The Japanese car manufacturer has taken the wraps off the ultimate ‘GR Sport’ version of its new Land Cruiser 300, allegedly built based on the feedback of Dakar Rally drivers.
Improving road-holding ability after trampoline jumps was high on the requested feature list, so Toyota implemented a stability control system called the E-KDSS. It has also revised the mounting points for shock absorbers, stiffened the springs, and adjusted steering accordingly.
To keep the SUV stable during rapid deceleration, the engineering crew updated the suspension arms. Inter-wheel differential locks were introduced in all trim versions for an extra bit of agility going over the worst obstacles.
Aesthetic tweaks boil down to a new radiator grille, bumpers cut to maximize passability, and blacked-out elements such as door handles, mirror caps and 18-inch wheels.
Found inside the car are red-and-black leather seats with enhanced lateral support, as well as assorted carbon-fiber décor elements and GR badges.
The Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport inherits its engine choices from the standard version. This includes a gasoline engine rated at 415 PS (409 hp / 305 kW) and a turbo diesel good for 299 PS (295 hp / 220 kW), both linked to a ten-speed automatic transmission.