Landcruiser finally coming to India;Now Launched.

What is the launch price Roadrocket?

abhinavgupta wrote:What is the launch price Roadrocket?

Abhinav, Check the previous page for info on Landcruiser's launch in India. :)

VT

As mentioned earlier, Landcruiser has been finally launched in India.

Toyota today unveiled its flagship SUV internationally, the legendary Land Cruiser in a glittering function at the Hotel Grand Hyatt, here in Mumbai.

Presided over by Mr Hiroshi Nakagawa MD TKM , Mr. Vikram Kirloskar Vice Chairman of TKM and his team Mr Sundeep Singh DMD TKM and Chief Engineer TKM, Mr.Sadayoshi Koyari, the event kicked off with a audio-visual on the history of the Land Cruiser. The presentation depicted every generation of the Land Cruiser and the how the vehicle evolved to reach this stage.

Next, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa introduced the members in the dais followed by another presentation by the company’s chief engineer who brought out the features and technical details of the vehicle. Once that was over, the car was driven on to the stage followed by the photo session and question and answer session.

This monster of a SUV is priced at Rs.83.1 lakhs (ex-showroom Thane) for the higher variant and Rs. 81.64 lakhs for the lower variant. The upper is distinguished by merely the JBL DVD/Audio system, EMV screen and a moon roof.

The Land Cruiser is powered by a 4500cc V8 engine that is good for 285bhp and 650Nm of torque. The engine shares a relationship with a 6-speed Auto transmission. The Land Cruiser will be available in 10 colors and the company expects to sell the same number of vehicles this year.

Mr Hiroshi Nakagawa reaffirmed the Fortuner would be the company’s next launch in September.

For more info and pics, go to the original source

Wasn't the car already launched?

Aviral Tyagi wrote:The GREAT LAND CRUISER has arrived on the indian shores.
The company has launched top of the line Land Cruiser GX-R Amazon. Carrying a 4.5 litre V8 Diesel producing 282 bhp and a 66.8 kgm of torque.propelling this mammoth to a top speed 200+kmph!!!! :shock:
The enigine works in conjuction with a 6 speed automatic trasmission(with Manual Override of course) with a full time 4wd.
It is fitted with a Central torquevary differential rather than 2 diff. ones on both the axles providing the engine to provide ample power to either of the wheels depending on the conditions.It also comes with a Crawl Comtrol which is something like the hill decent system in some S.U.Vs.
Features a Smart key System, Climate control, Personal Entertainment hub, Powered Seats,Remote foldind Seats etc etc!!!!!
PRICED AT A WHOOOPING 80 LAKHS, THIS BAD BOY IS BUILT TO LAST A MILLION YEARS! :D
Germans better watch out coz THE CRUISER HAS LANDED!!!!!

RoadRocket

Its official launch is on June 9th, that is yesterday. But i don't know, on what basis Aviral has posted.

I guess most people now are awaiting the launch of the Fortuner, post september '09 as confirmed by the compnay officials, since the 'Monster' LandCruiser is out of reach of the majority. With all respect to the LandCruiser which i really loved few years back, even if i had 83 odd lacs to spend on a car, i would surely buy something else. With this price, surely the grey market will still be more active than before.

Hey again publicity gimmicks are being played on customers!!
First Honda Jazz with it's magic seats and now the Landcruiser with a Moon Roof!
Now what in the whole wide world is a moon-roof!

autodude sparsh wrote:Hey again publicity gimmicks are being played on customers!!
First Honda Jazz with it's magic seats and now the Landcruiser with a Moon Roof!
Now what in the whole wide world is a moon-roof!

Moon Roof is nothing new.
It has been offered in many cars from quite long time, For Eg. Chevy Optra Royale.

VT

Vibhor wrote:

autodude sparsh wrote:Hey again publicity gimmicks are being played on customers!!
First Honda Jazz with it's magic seats and now the Landcruiser with a Moon Roof!
Now what in the whole wide world is a moon-roof!

Moon Roof is nothing new.
It has been offered in many cars from quite long time, For Eg. Chevy Optra Royale.

VT

you can understand more about sunroofs and moonroofs through this.

"Sunroof" is the generic term used to describe an operable panel in a vehicle roof which can let in light and/or air. "Moonroof" is a term created by Ford in the 70s, yet is now used generically to describe glass panel inbuilt electric sunroofs.

Hmmm, so all moonroofs are sunroofs, yet not all sunroofs are moonroofs? We found further clarification -- "sunroof" is the term originally used to describe a metal panel that would only allow light or air in when opened. A "moonroof," on the other hand, is a glass panel that can allow light in even when it is closed (provided, of course, you slide back that nifty fabric-covered panel to expose the glass).
True sunroofs, those made just of metal, appear to have gone the way of 8-tracks in automobiles, and these days, most "sunroofs" are really "moonroofs" -- panels of tempered glass, usually tinted, that tilt up to allow a flow of air, or slide back into the roof entirely, giving the car occupants a brief but tantalizing glimpse of life in a convertible.

source: ask.yahoo.com

According to ACI, the LC engine is very responsive and that this car was born to cruise at any speed. Its an awesome off-roader too, making it a very pushable car off the road. This car also has acres of space inside and the gap between a driver and the co-passenger is literally an arm's length.

dcargod wrote:According to ACI, the LC engine is very responsive and that this car was born to cruise at any speed. Its an awesome off-roader too, making it a very pushable car off the road. This car also has acres of space inside and the gap between a driver and the co-passenger is literally an arm's length.

true man. this thing is a like a japenese hummer.

I agree with you. Waiting to get my hands on one, though it won't happen for a long long time.