"Outdoing the Past Model": Detailing the Powerful Propulsion of the New Land Cruiser (Continuation)

In the world of automotive engineering, few vehicles carry as much weight and prestige as the Land Cruiser. Developed by Toyota, this iconic SUV has been designed to comfortably handle harsh roads and ensure safety, all while maintaining its core values of reliability, durability, and drivability on rough terrain.

The development team behind the Land Cruiser has always kept a close ear to the voice of customers around the globe, focusing on their feedback to protect lives on the world's toughest terrains. This approach is a testament to Toyota's commitment to its users and the vehicle's long history and intangible assets, which are considered key parts of the Land Cruiser.

The story of the Land Cruiser's development begins with its chief engineer, Yokoo, who in the early stages, consulted Miura to work out the basic design, starting with the base grade. The creation of the GR Sport grade came later. Test drivers like Osaka and Ueno, who are seen as teachers by chief engineers, played significant roles in the Land Cruiser's evolution.

Akihiro Osaka, an Advanced Technical Skills Institute test driver, was tasked with bringing something extra to the Land Cruiser's core of reliability, durability, and drivability on rough terrain. His mission was to achieve even greater comfort and ease of use. Meanwhile, Yokoo learned about off-road driving from Ueno, a test driver with over 20 years of involvement with the Land Cruiser.

The Land Cruiser 300 Series, set to open new horizons in motorsports, is expected to participate in the 2023 Dakar Rally. The development for motorsports is already underway, with shakedown testing possibly happening as early as this fall. Akira Miura, who has driven the Land Cruiser in the Dakar Rally, stated that the Land Cruiser makes the impossible possible.

The Land Cruiser development philosophy is simple yet profound: "Roads train people, and people make cars." This philosophy is reflected in the 300 Series Land Cruiser, which has been noted for its "ease of driving." This advancement is attributed to the new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform for a ladder-frame vehicle, which allows for a lower center of gravity, improved suspension, and new technology like the steering actuator and e-KDSS.

The Land Cruiser development team operates with a strong vision that rarely strays in the wrong direction. However, the specific test drivers and developers involved in the Land Cruiser 300 Series development who are not publicly mentioned in the media are not disclosed in available sources. Only lead engineers and public figures typically associated with the project are known.

One such public figure is Juichi Wakisaka, a big Land Cruiser fan and test driver, who asked Kazuyuki Ueno, another test driver with over 20 years of involvement with the vehicle, to explain the essence of the Land Cruiser. Ueno, in response, highlighted the Land Cruiser's long history, with the model name being around longer than any other at Toyota, and its global appeal, loved by customers around the world.

The Land Cruiser 300 Series has its own additional standards separate from the Toyota Standard, developed based on feedback from customers. These additional standards ensure that the Land Cruiser continues to meet the needs and expectations of its users, reinforcing its position as a trusted and reliable vehicle on the world's toughest terrains.