Toyota Land Cruiser 100 replaced the 80th series, which over the years of operation has demonstrated its exceptional reliability. So the worldwide popularity of the "hundredth" series was largely predetermined by the immense success of the previous generation. The new Land Cruiser 100 is even more advanced in technical terms. He not only retained all the advantages of his predecessor (frame, reliable suspension and engines), but also became much safer and more comfortable. The increased gauge of the front and rear wheels allowed to improve stability, make the body wider, which, accordingly, affected the increase in the size of the cabin. For the Russian market, the Land Cruiser 100 was offered in three trim levels: STD (standard), GX and VX. The first is a fairly simple, one might say utilitarian version. Seats with vinyl upholstery, from the equipment - only air conditioning, the second-row sofa is solid, only 10 seats, while the third-row side seats look more like benches. Narrow tires 235/85 R16 on steel rims. Options "GX" looks richer. The interior is decorated with fabric, there is an electrical package, roof rails are installed, a cassette player with a tuner and an electric antenna, an anti-theft system with an immobilizer. Seats of the second row - with adjustable backrests and fold in parts, more comfortable and the third row. The tires are 275/75 R16 cast. Additionally, you can equip the car with ABS, sunroof, winch on the front bumper, rear disc brakes. Luxury equipment “VX” has a velor or leather 7-seater interior, leather trimmed steering wheel and transmission control levers, climate control, full power accessories (including adjustment of seats and steering column with “memory” settings, heated front seats), alloy wheels with low profile tires 275/65 R17. After modernization in 2002, the appearance was slightly adjusted. The flagship version received a new “Optitron” dashboard, steering with a variable gear ratio, separate climate control for all rows of seats. The list of standard equipment has also been expanded.

For the complete sets of STD and GX, a very reliable and unpretentious atmospheric 6-cylinder 1HZ diesel engine with a volume of 4.2 liters and a capacity of 131 liters was intended. with. equipped with a manual gearbox. For the luxury configuration VX offered two power units. In-line six-cylinder 4.2-liter turbo diesel 1HD-FTE rated at 204 hp with improved performance, fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions. And the gasoline 2UZ-FE - a 4.7-liter 235-horsepower V8 with four valves per cylinder. The first was equipped with both a manual gearbox and an "automatic". For the second motor, only an automatic machine was offered.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 in the STD and GX trim levels has a dependent front and rear suspension inherited from the 80th series. This is the most reliable and unpretentious option for working in difficult conditions. At the same time, only the center differential lock is present in the Land Cruiser STD, and in the more expensive version of the GX, there are also locks for both cross-axle differentials - the rear and the front, which significantly improves cross-country ability. VX modifications have an independent double-wishbone front suspension on torsion bars, while the rear suspension, although dependent on a continuous axle on springs, but with redesigned lever attachment points - as a result, the Land Cruiser 100 has excellent smoothness.

Compared to the previous generation, safety indicators have increased significantly. The new frame design has built-in shock absorbing elements. The body is made of high strength corrosion resistant sheet steel. At the door are stiffeners. Active safety features include ABS, two airbags for the driver and front passenger. Stability Program VSC was offered in the VX. Crash tests show a high level of protection for the driver and passengers.

If you do not take into account the price of used Land Cruiser 100, and it is quite high, this car is a close to ideal type of SUV, quite modern today, which is especially true for cars in the top configuration. Definitely, this is an optimal investment, if we take into account such an indicator as the ratio of price and quality.