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The 200 Series LandCruiser is the latest in a long line of vehicles with good towing credentials - a braked towing capacity of 3500kg - and the latest update will only enhance the hauling cred.
The LandCruiser 200 Series is the first Toyota to get a trailer sway control function within the stability control system to reduce the problems of a trailer swaying from side to side, a dangerous problem caused by crosswinds, bumpy roads or sharp turning manoeuvres.
Ford's Ranger, the Mazda BT-50, the VW Amarok and the Jeep Grand Cherokee are among the 4WDs already offering the sway control system.
The stability control system already uses yaw-rate sensors, acceleration sensors and steering sensors to detect a loss of car control and extends the use to towed vehicles.
The driver gets a warning on the instrument panel that the system is active (if they haven't already noticed) and brake lights are also illuminated by the system.
The Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series upgrade has also brought with it dual front knee airbags across the range, as well as rear seat side airbags for the VX and Sahara models, but the drivetrain goes unchanged.
The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series is available with a 227kW/439Nm 4.6-litre V8 petrol or a 195kW/650Nm 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel V8 and a six-speed automatic. Prices have risen by $1500 as a result of the upgrade, starting from $78,990 for the five-seater turbodiesel GX.
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