Flagship Toyota Land Cruiser 200 gets tech and sound upgrade

Toyota has introduced another round of updates to its stalwart Land Cruiser 200 in the form of new creature comforts for the flagship VX.R only.

With the entry-level GX.R remaining unchanged, the new additions consists of a 14-speaker JBL sound system, a rear seat entertainment system made up of two 11.6-inch screens integrated into the rear seat, quad-zone climate control and a beige or black interior.

Standard specification is otherwise unchanged with the same applying to the drivetrain where the 4.5 D-4D V8 turbodiesel engine continues to punch-out 195kW/650Nm. A six-speed automatic gearbox is once more entrusted with routing the amount of power and torque to all four wheels.

Offered with a choice of six colours, the previous Attitude Black hue has been replaced with Sparkling Black Pearl, while Sunset Dune and Midnight Blue have been dropped altogether.

A three year/100 000 km warranty and nine-service/90 000 km service plan is standard on both models with the GX.R retailing from R1 086 200 and the VX.R from R1 510 000.

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