Toyota Australia's senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said the latest changes were in response to customer demand.Most LandCruiser owners already appreciate the long-distance cruising made possible by the 138-litre capacity of the two fuel tanks," Mr Buttner said.
"The only two grades that previously did not offer the sub-tank as standard fitment were the highly specified VX and Sahara twin-turbo diesel.
"We are now offering customers greater flexibility. Buyers of those two grades can specify the sub-tank and have seven seats; alternatively, there is still an eight-seat option."
All other variants (entry-level GXL petrol and diesel, and mid-range VX and luxury Sahara petrol) retain eight seats as well as the sub-tank.
A moonroof is now standard on all VX and Sahara variants.
In addition, Toyota has added its breakthrough CRAWL control feature to all three diesel grades.
CRAWL is a feet-off control system designed to assist the driver navigate over rugged rocky terrain, moguls, rubble, snow, mud, gravel and sand.
It operates in low-range and has now been engineered for the 4.5-litre LandCruiser twin-turbo diesel engine, replacing Downhill Assist Control. CRAWL remains a standard feature on 4.7-litre petrol models.
Toyota is offering greater flexibility and added features across its flagship LandCruiser 200 Series range.All grades will now come standard with a 45-litre sub-tank in addition to the main 93-litre fuel tank, giving a theoretical range of almost 1340 km for diesel models.
Other improvements mean every LandCruiser now has a rear-view camera, "CRAWL" technology for negotiating tough off-road situations, audio controls on the steering wheel, a 12-Volt rear accessory socket, 3.5 mm audio input jack and a USB port allowing full iPod control and auxiliary input.
LandCruiser 200 Series is offered with the choice of two V8 engines - a 195 kW, 650 Nm twin turbo-diesel with six-speed automatic transmission or a 202 kW, 410 Nm 4.7-litre petrol with five-speed auto.
Price rises for the upgrades have been kept to a minimum - less than one per cent for GXL and VX grades and around two per cent for Sahara.
VX and Sahara grades have also been improved with five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels (previously 17-inch) and 285/60 Dunlop tyres and dark grey (instead of green) privacy glass.
Petrol and seven-seat diesel Sahara variants have a DVD rear-seat entertainment system with three wireless headphones plus the option of playing through the audio system.Sahara also has an upgraded navigation touch screen and a new Graphical User Interface.Entry-level LandCruiser 200 Series GXL (petrol and diesel) has a new driver's seat with mechanical height and power lumbar adjustments.
The rear-view camera added to GXL and VX grades comes with a 4.3-inch display. GXL also gains front seat-back map pockets.
The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) continues as standard on all grades except diesel GXL where it is an option.
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