Hello,
Long time lurker here.
I took delivery of an ‘Invincible’ spec Land Cruiser last week.
Being an automotive geek, and also having looked through many posts and pictures on here, there are several differences between the US and UK vehicles that I have noticed and found interesting:
Firstly, and probably the most obvious one is that we have a straight Turbo Diesel engine (2.8 1GD-FTV), it has been returning 33-34 mpg so far. Considering the 250 has aerodynamic properties akin to a house brick, I am ok with this.
This means the vehicle has a fast idle button, and also a DPF burn off button.
Many have also pointed out the raised boot / trunk floor fiasco with the MHEV models - I am grateful to not have this.
At the first fuel stop, I noticed that the fuel door is cable operated. Also it has an Adblue / DEF tank. Several of the US spec pictures I have seen indicate an electronic fuel door release.
The US / LHD models have a drivers footrest that is about a mile wide, whereas the UK models have a small ledge that you can barely fit 3/4 of your shoe on.
My dog was slightly apprehensive at first but now enjoys trips in the LC.
Also:
Similarity:
I did see a lot of folk complaining about the brakes squealing when reversing. I have experienced this also since day 1 and this is the disc after being parked overnight!
If anyone has any other observations please add them!
Thanks
Long time lurker here.
I took delivery of an ‘Invincible’ spec Land Cruiser last week.
Being an automotive geek, and also having looked through many posts and pictures on here, there are several differences between the US and UK vehicles that I have noticed and found interesting:
Firstly, and probably the most obvious one is that we have a straight Turbo Diesel engine (2.8 1GD-FTV), it has been returning 33-34 mpg so far. Considering the 250 has aerodynamic properties akin to a house brick, I am ok with this.
This means the vehicle has a fast idle button, and also a DPF burn off button.
Many have also pointed out the raised boot / trunk floor fiasco with the MHEV models - I am grateful to not have this.
At the first fuel stop, I noticed that the fuel door is cable operated. Also it has an Adblue / DEF tank. Several of the US spec pictures I have seen indicate an electronic fuel door release.
The US / LHD models have a drivers footrest that is about a mile wide, whereas the UK models have a small ledge that you can barely fit 3/4 of your shoe on.
My dog was slightly apprehensive at first but now enjoys trips in the LC.
Also:
- Rear seat heating and cooling is standard fitment here. Not sure about US - I did see someone asking about retrofitting?
- We are not allowed to have the cool colour changing front fog lamps because nanny state.
Similarity:
I did see a lot of folk complaining about the brakes squealing when reversing. I have experienced this also since day 1 and this is the disc after being parked overnight!
If anyone has any other observations please add them!
Thanks
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. It does need a little tray to go in the centre coolbox as there's no cubby holes for loose change for toll bridges etc (we still have them in Oxfordshire!). There are too many bings and bongs from all the sensors but most of mine are now turned off otherwise it is a real pleasure to drive. I normally test drive cars before buying as I'm sure most people do so it was a bit of a gamble buying it blind but I have no regrets at all.
