KYOSHO ORIGINAL 1/43scale Toyota Land Cruiser ZX (White) KSR43119W

Standing proudly at the top of Japan’s off-roaders is the Land Cruiser ZX, which underwent the first full model upgrade in 2021 to the flagship of the 300 series in 14 years. Targeted at the luxury station wagon consumer, the 300 series combines fully fledged cross-country performance with the comfort and environmental credentials to please premium SUV consumers. As close to perfect as an off-road 4WD can be, the redesigned platform retains the conventional ladder frame to deliver exceptional ride comfort and a finish on par with the latest monocoque SUVs. Aligned to the global downsizing trend, the previous model’s 4.6ℓ V8 has been replaced by a 3.5ℓ V6 twin turbo. However, the reduced displacement has been balanced with extensive use of aluminum panels that reduced weight by 200kg. Precision shift control from the 10-speed automatic transmission produces a silky-smooth drive equal to its predecessor. In addition, the revival of diesel engines in Japan was also a hot topic.