(June 22, 2015) LONDON — Toyota’s mighty Land Cruiser gains a new engine this summer, ensuring the go-anywhere SUV remains one of the finest all-round propositions on the market. At the same time, equipment specifications have been upgraded and extra models have been added to the line-up.

The three and five-door Land Cruiser both get the new 2.8-liter D-4D unit, which replaces the current 3.0-liter engine. The focus is on improved drivability with better torque delivery, plus lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions.

The 2,755cc, 16-valve DOHC engine produces a maximum 174 horsepower. Matched with the current six-speed manual transmission, it develops peak torque of 310 foot-pounds between 1,400 and 2,400 rpm. A new six-speed automatic transmission (replacing the previous five-speed) allows even more pulling power to be delivered, with an extra 22 pound-feet on tap between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm.

The new automatic benefits from control systems that help Land Cruiser achieve around a nine per cent improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

The introduction of a new powertrain is accompanied by attractive new standard equipment features.