Quick photologue: LandCruiser V8 amazon

sidindica · 24th July 2009, 17:09

Got an opportunity to have a quick ride on the amazon with some pics, man this behemoth is amazing!

sidindica · 24th July 2009, 17:13

more pics and interior details

muralisk · 24th July 2009, 17:13

Wow, this is beast looks truly awesome. Its loaded with gadets and one hell of a SUV. The first time I saw it (back in 1996 in NYC), I just stood there and admired it for a while before I walked off.

theragingbull · 24th July 2009, 17:25

Nice pics! Now that you've test driven it, could you write a review too?

jaysmokesleaves · 24th July 2009, 17:36

All this and would you believe, no usb and aux in and plays only cd format, no mp3 etc. Living room on wheels.

swift8847 · 24th July 2009, 17:40

She is massive. Neatly finished. Had seen the same in white in Bangalore. KA in DL?

akj53 · 24th July 2009, 17:44

An excellent vehicle but with an absurd price.

Wonder why Toyota is not starting local assembly of Camry / Fortuner, Prado and LC which will bring down prices and increase volumes.

prince_pervez · 24th July 2009, 17:53

Nice pics. Full of switches. 81 Lakhs is it ?

aaggoswami · 24th July 2009, 17:59

Man, what an SUV! No wonder its one of the best. Just look at how Santro looks from the inside of this car. This is very very high set SUV and probably the best SUV money can buy provided you want offroading.

I am not able to prevent myself from having a look at these pictures again and again. People drool over sports cars, but its SUV for me.

@sidindica : Can you please post the review of your drive ?

sidindica · 24th July 2009, 20:08

Sorry no review, since the ride was just a small 5 minute one, was just hooked in gizmos and gadgets, did not notice the mechanicals closely.

This car is of Toyota Kirlosker and was used in media test drives.
And, yes, I had to look down my santro and felt how puny it felt from inside.

Hypercar · 25th July 2009, 09:21

Awesome SUV no doubt and Toyota reliability is top class. But it is really huge for Indian city roads. Astronomical price of about 1 crore ( 200,000 USD) !! Despite all the specs its still only a Toyota!!! This car costs about 70,000 USD in America. Indian excise duties and tariffs are way too high ! Wait a few years and buy it second hand

It will depreciate a lot in the first year itself !

gpa · 25th July 2009, 11:30

Some stunning pics of the tank! Man, it sure does have an imposing presence on the road. Makes everything else around her feel inconspicuous. The interiors are well loaded too to keep gizmo freaks (me included) happy.

GTO · 25th July 2009, 11:42

Each time I see the LC, I fall even more in love with this beast. The Landcruiser grows with each successive generation, just look at the wide stance & massive proportions.

Three negatives though:

1. The design. Classic front end is macho, but the side & rear profile are strictly average. I much prefer the proportions and styling of the LC100 series.

2. As much as Toyota has tried, the interiors are fitting of a car half its price. Sure, the LC is all about functionality and these kinda interiors are just what you need when your cargo's are dripping in mud. Still, the typical 1 crore rupee customers expectations are higher.

3. The price : Toyota, build the LC here!

My choice would be a brand new LC if I had 90 lakhs for an SUV, but admit....it is over-priced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muralisk

The first time I saw it (back in 1996 in NYC), I just stood there and admired it for a while before I walked off.

You would have seen the 80 series Landcruiser. A great looker even today.

14000rpm · 26th July 2009, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift8847

She is massive. Neatly finished. Had seen the same in white in Bangalore. KA in DL?

KA 42 means it was registered in ramanagar meaning this car is owned by TKML. This car is widely used for publicity exercises. seen many test drives featuring the same car.

akj53 · 26th July 2009, 10:09

If I had to spend 90 lacs on a SUV, I would opt for a Range Rover. It would be interesting to see the sales figures for next 6 months for all Toyota imports.

Incidentally does anybody have an idea as to why Toyota is not trying to start local assembling of all its new models

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sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,107 Times	Quick photologue: LandCruiser V8 amazon Got an opportunity to have a quick ride on the amazon with some pics, man this behemoth is amazing! Attached Thumbnails
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muralisk BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore Posts: 711 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Wow, this is beast looks truly awesome. Its loaded with gadets and one hell of a SUV. The first time I saw it (back in 1996 in NYC), I just stood there and admired it for a while before I walked off.
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theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Nice pics! Now that you've test driven it, could you write a review too?
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jaysmokesleaves Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mostly Mumbai Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,452 Times	All this and would you believe, no usb and aux in and plays only cd format, no mp3 etc. Living room on wheels.
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swift8847 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore/Houston Posts: 324 Thanked: 2 Times	She is massive. Neatly finished. Had seen the same in white in Bangalore. KA in DL?
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akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	An excellent vehicle but with an absurd price. Wonder why Toyota is not starting local assembly of Camry / Fortuner, Prado and LC which will bring down prices and increase volumes.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Nice pics. Full of switches. 81 Lakhs is it ?
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24th July 2009, 17:59	#9
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Man, what an SUV! No wonder its one of the best. Just look at how Santro looks from the inside of this car. This is very very high set SUV and probably the best SUV money can buy provided you want offroading. I am not able to prevent myself from having a look at these pictures again and again. People drool over sports cars, but its SUV for me. @sidindica : Can you please post the review of your drive ?
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24th July 2009, 20:08	#10
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,107 Times	Sorry no review, since the ride was just a small 5 minute one, was just hooked in gizmos and gadgets, did not notice the mechanicals closely. This car is of Toyota Kirlosker and was used in media test drives. And, yes, I had to look down my santro and felt how puny it felt from inside.
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25th July 2009, 09:21	#11
Hypercar BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 92 Thanked: 0 Times	Awesome SUV no doubt and Toyota reliability is top class. But it is really huge for Indian city roads. Astronomical price of about 1 crore ( 200,000 USD) !! Despite all the specs its still only a Toyota!!! This car costs about 70,000 USD in America. Indian excise duties and tariffs are way too high ! Wait a few years and buy it second hand It will depreciate a lot in the first year itself !
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25th July 2009, 11:30	#12
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	Some stunning pics of the tank! Man, it sure does have an imposing presence on the road. Makes everything else around her feel inconspicuous. The interiors are well loaded too to keep gizmo freaks (me included) happy.
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akj53 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOIDA, Manchester & Cardiff Posts: 585 Thanked: 92 Times	If I had to spend 90 lacs on a SUV, I would opt for a Range Rover. It would be interesting to see the sales figures for next 6 months for all Toyota imports. Incidentally does anybody have an idea as to why Toyota is not trying to start local assembling of all its new models
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