Hilux Racing on Dirt, Land Cruiser on Asphalt
Nasser Al-Attiyah is a celebrated five time victor of the Dakar Rally, such as this present year. In this video, he demonstrates the prowess of his competition-spec Toyota Hilux versus the fresh GR Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles make use of a dual-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. In the Land Cruiser, the power yields 409 hp (415 metric hp according to the video) and 650 Nm of torque. Nevertheless, its opponent must abide by the competition rules and therefore is limited to 361 metric horsepower and still the same 479 lb-ft of torque.
Only the headlights and Toyota logo remain of the original productionspec Hilux that emerged victorious at the Dakar Rally. Notably, the vehicle clocks in at 4,409 pounds (2,000 kilograms); starkly contrasting that is the weight of the Land Cruiser, a hefty 5,798 pounds (2,630 kg).
The adversities commence with a regular drag race. Despite having fewer horsepower, the Hilux has a smaller mass and appears to have quicker gear ratios. In the ¼ mile, the Dakar-spec pickup truck is almost a second faster than the Land Cruiser.
Subsequently, they espouse an alternate course of action. The Hilux flies through the dust, and the Land Cruiser keeps to the pavement. The reduced traction from being vigorous gives the sports car an upper hand, thus allowing it to beat the pickup.
As the roar of engines fill the air, adjustments are made and the cars begin to speed off the starting line. The Hilux remains unwavering in its capacity for off-road driving, yet the Land Cruiser loses ground as the trio of drivers repeatedly take advantage of the opportunity to ride alongside the victor of a Dakar rally.
The conclusive trial is a deceleration test from 100 mph. Once more, the Hilux is off-road while the Land Cruiser is on asphalt. As it slacks its speed, the pickup carves a lane into the dust.
The USA will not be receiving the new Land Cruiser; instead, the nation does have available the Lexus LX600 with the same engine and architecture akin to that of the Toyota. The cabin has an upper display of 12.3 inches and a 7.0-inch lower screen. In the second row, the Ultra Luxury option boasts two captain’s chairs. For those looking for a more demanding drive, the F Sport pack entails a retuned suspension system.
The beginning cost of the LX is $90,660 plus any applicable destination charges. The Ultra Luxury variant is the priciest option, coming in at $130,750.
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