![]() ![]() However, with the spare wheel located under the vehicle, a big area of nothingness now dominates the rear… In contrast with the traditional top-hinged rear door of the VX the lower grade GX utilises “barn-doors” at the back for ease of loading. A rear roof spoiler, as well as chrome door and window trim, rounds the package off. This is further enhanced by significant changes at the rear, including a new full-length chrome strip on the top-line VX model that now supports and unifies the extended and enlarged rear light clusters. The side profile has also been honed to create a more modern, solid appearance and the raised rear bumper lines helps to alleviate that tail heavy look of its predecessor. On the VX models the headlights now feature Bi-LED technology, while an auto high beam feature automatically switches between low and high beam, depending on the level of surrounding light, and the system can also recognise taillight signatures of other vehicles. LED daytime running lights are now integrated in the lower part of the headlights, while LED fog lamps, framed by chrome surrounds, are now positioned at the edge of the lower air-dam. ![]() The flat bonnet lines of its 2007-predecessor has been changed to now feature a three-dimensional and more interesting design with convex and concave surfaces. Its huge chrome grille, now enlarged and restyled, features a lower frame with inverted L-shape that extends into the restyled headlights strengthening the big SUV’s sense of solidity and strength. Well, the first thing that you’ll notice is the Cruiser’s powerful and prominent new front façade. So, besides the move to diesel power only, what’s new? It may also be a tacit acknowledgement by Toyota that the 200 in gas-guzzling petrol form cannot compete against the latest generation of premium SUV’s from Europe. The top-spec petrol-driven VX model with its 4.6 litre V8 has now been dropped in favour of a lower spec diesel powered GX derivative – playing to the inherent strengths of the Cruiser brand. Of interest is the repositioning of the new derivatives in the local 200 range. ![]()
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