Key discontinued components of Toyota’s Land Cruiser 40 will soon be reproduced. The legendary model is the latest model to benefit from Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Heritage Parts Project. TGR broke the news on January 13, 2022. Their rationale being to help enthusiasts keep more of these “mighty” SUVs on the road.
It now joins other Toyota classics in the heritage project. These include the “Ultra-rare” 2000GT sports car of the 1960s; early generations of the Supra coupe; and the AE86 Corolla.
Another further 56 reproduction parts for six different vehicles will also be reproduced this year.
These will all be gradually made available for purchase through Toyota retailers worldwide from February 1, 2022, in the same way as genuine parts for current models.
The GR Heritage Parts Project formed part of TGR’s presentation at the Tokyo Auto Salon, which took place earlier this year at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City.
Toyota simultaneously unveiled its bZ4X, an electric purpose-designed battery electric vehicle (BEV). The SUV will launch in the UK in 2022.
The Japanese automotive manufacturer will offer it for sale in three equipment grades, plus a special high-specification Premiere Edition version to mark its debut. The pure grade is the entry point to the line-up, with features such as 18-inch alloy wheels; a multimedia system with eight-inch display; a seven-inch digital combimeter; reversing camera; smart entry and start; plus a climate control system with remote operation function that lets owners warm-up or cool their car ahead of a making a journey. Options include roof rails and a towing pack. The bZ4X Pure will be offered exclusively with front-wheel drive.
The bZ4X Motion introduces a rear spoiler, rear privacy glass, power back door, parking sensors and an entry illumination sequence.
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