BODY STRUCTURE GENERAL

  1. OUTLINE

    1. Light Weight and Highly Rigid Body

      1. High tensile strength steel and ultra high-tensile strength steel are used in order to achieve excellent body rigidity and a lightweight body.

    2. Safety Features

      1. The impact absorbing structure minimizes cabin deformation by effectively helping to absorb the impact energy in the event of a front, side or rear collision. This provides high performance.

    3. Rust-resistant Body

      1. Rust-resistant performance is enhanced by the extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel, as well as by an anti-corrosion treatment that includes the application of anti-rust wax, sealer and anti-chipping paint to the easily corroded parts such as the hood and fender.

    4. Low Vibration and Low Noise Body

      1. Effective application of vibration damping and noise suppressant materials reduces engine, wind and road noise.

    5. Aerodynamics

      1. Optimization of the shape of the body and under floor ensures excellent aerodynamic performance.

    6. Parts with Low Repair Cost

      1. A construction, which does not cause damage to the body in low-impact collisions, is used for repair cost reduction.

  2. MAIN FEATURES

    1. Exterior Design

      1. Front View

        1. The front periphery design is structured so that the upper part is stacked toward the bumper with a clear line passing between both left and right corner portions, thus achieving a design with a low center-of-gravity and wide styling.

        2. A radiator grille which has been placed higher, a headlight, and a turn signal light which protrudes outward are built into the front face structure, thus expressing the uniqueness of the Land Cruiser.

        3. In the front upper section, the structure of the hood and front fender flows solidly into the radiator grille, expressing a sculpture-like strength and dynamic feel.

        4. The sharply trimmed lower section of the front bumper implies a shorter overhang and agility.

        5. The periphery of the front fender, which features a flare starting from the front bumper, uses a large construction to give a solid image of movement.

        6. The radiator grille is structured with two plated and silver coated vertical bars. The bars express solid phase-difference, and a shaved face is added on the side surface of the bars, thus achieving a voluminous cross section. With these, a design with a feeling of spaciousness and an exquisite texture has been achieved for the radiator grille.

        7. For the headlights, the solid joints of the cylindrical high beams and low beams and the rectangular turn signal lights and clearance lights are strongly expressed, thus achieving a design with a good balance between utility and accuracy.

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      2. Rear View

        1. A surface protrusion and a vertical curvature, which are coordinated with the side door design and the flow of the flare, are provided for the back door to achieve a solid design with a high level of texture.

        2. The quarter pillar tapers along the corners and then thickens to express a strong cabin design.

        3. A clear, sharply chiseled shape is achieved for the rear bumper to express a dynamic design.

        4. Three solid, protruding components with a structure that appears to flow rearward are positioned vertically in the rear combination light, thus giving a dynamic design with an advanced functional appearance. The combined modeling of the clear-colored outer lenses and the plated reflectors expresses a design with a feeling of depth, accuracy and texture.

        5. Eye-catching plating parts are positioned outside the license plate garnish, thus emphasizing width when the vehicle is viewed from the rear. The back door outside handle is built into the license plate garnish, thus achieving a clear rear appearance (on models without back door spare tire carrier).

        6. The spare wheel cover is a full cover type. The cover protrudes simply, consists of a sculpture-like face combined with a shaved face, and is integrated with the body surface organization for a harmonious design (on models with back door spare tire carrier).

        7. If the rear television camera (provided as optional equipment) is built into the spare tire cover, a relief that takes visibility into consideration is used, giving a design that combines utility with a feeling of safety (for models with back door spare tire carrier).

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          *A Models without Back Door Spare Tire Carrier *B Models with Back Door Spare Tire Carrier

      3. Side View

        1. A streamlined design supported by a wide quarter pillar is used on the roof side to achieve a light yet sturdy cabin.

        2. The design curves up sharply in the front and rear sections, and the overhang appears shorter, thus achieving a light feel. In addition, the curvature of the rear flare and rear bumper has been reviewed and "short wheelbase & rear overhang" is emphasized to achieve an active and youthful design.

        3. The door cross section, which emphasizes the protrusion from the belt line, and the rear section, which has been heavily narrowed down, compresses the mass toward the center of the cross section, thus giving a dynamic design appropriate for a genuine 4WD. Also, a protruding rocker cross section design, giving an impression of supporting the structure, is achieved for a feel of stability.

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          *A 5-door Models *B 3-door Models