Toyota began equipping Land Cruiser 100/Amazon and Lexus LX470 vehicles with 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE 8-cylinder petrol engines. since 1998. The Land Cruiser can also be fitted with 1HD-FTE turbo diesel engines. All petrol models are equipped with electronic fuel injection (EFI) and 4-speed automatic transmission. Since 2002, a 5-speed AT with electronic control has been installed. Turbodiesel models are equipped with both automatic and manual gearboxes. Fuel injection - distributed. The drive of the rear wheels is organized by means of a cardan shaft and a continuous rear axle. Self-locking differential allows you to evenly distribute the torque between the wheels, depending on their grip on the road. The front wheel drive includes a transfer case and two drive shafts. All models have all-wheel drive.
The front suspension is fully independent, torsion bar type, and is organized by upper and lower transverse control arms, telescopic shock absorbers, two torsion bars and an anti-roll bar.
The rear suspension is dependent and uses coil springs, lower longitudinal and transverse levers. The rear suspension consists of coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers, four levers (two upper and two lower) and transverse jet rod.
The Lexus LX470, unlike the Toyota Land Cruiser, has an air suspension with the ability to adjust the ride height in the range of 100 mm. You can also change the stiffness of the shock absorbers with the switch.
Steering - rack and pinion, hydraulically reinforced.
The brake mechanisms of the front and rear wheels have a disc design. A vacuum brake booster is included as standard. All models are equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS).
The Skyhook TEMS system and hydraulic clearance adjustment are used to increase comfort and stability of control (ANS), which improve the vehicle's performance when driving on rough roads.
Safety features include power steering, ABS, brake booster, driver and front passenger airbags, head restraints, and three-point seat belts with emergency retractors.
The standard equipment of the cars in question includes a single lock, power mirrors and windows, automatic air conditioning, a tempostat, two auxiliary power outlets, cup holders and numerous compartments for storing various items, an audio system built into the center console, an engine immobilizer, heat-absorbing tinted windows and steel wheel disks. As additional equipment, a rear heater, a single lock with remote control, a CD changer, light alloy wheels, etc. can be installed.