You can also get cloth seats, steel wheels and barn doors as well as a manual gearbox.
The United Arab Emirates is an excellent country for Toyota SUV fans from the past. It’s where you can still purchase a Land Cruiser 70 (and even a FJ Cruiser). The Heritage Edition for the 200 Series model is a throwback that celebrates the nameplate’s incredible success. It has sold more than 10,000,000 units since its inception nearly seven decades ago.
The UAE-spec Land Cruiser The Heritage Edition is quite distinct from the U.S. model, as it doesn’t include some of the luxurious amenities. The retro-flavored SUV is available with either V6 or V8 naturally aspirated engine options. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox if you choose the smaller powertrain, while the eight-cylinder unit can be hooked up to a 6-speed automatic. Both models are 4×4, the V6 on steel wheels, and the V8 on all-steel alloys.
The UAE model is not only distinguished by the steelies and 80s-inspired side stickers, but it also has barn doors and an outward-facing spare wheel. You’ll find the SUV’s party trick, a factory air compressor. Although it is rare, this feature is very useful. The Pontiac Aztek also had one.
The V6 model starts at AED169,900, or approximately $46,200 at current exchange rate, while the V8 model starts at AED 223,900, or $61,200. Both are significantly cheaper than the Heritage Edition in the United States, which sells for less than $90,000. A decorative plate inside the cabin suggests that the production of the UAE model is limited to 20 units.
This is actually the third Regional Heritage Edition Toyota prepared for the Land Cruiser Series 200. Australia will also be getting one. This is essentially the last chance for the iconic SUV before the next-generation model, which is expected to be released in 2021.