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Land Cruiser in Pakistan price and engine performance are not matters they leave behind but the buyers of the car with a need of having a durable, off road and at the same time a high end luxury SUV. 

The Land Cruiser history of Toyota blends legendary reliability with modern technology and power plants, whereas in Pakistan the product range therefore includes ancient RKR and 80/100-series vintage and the latest LC300 ZX.

In this review, the existing price brackets are divided, the most important engine configurations and practicality (and some of the niche models, like bulletproof models and rare 3-door models) are shown to you, allowing you to compare value against capability.

Market pricing: New and Used

When you require a brand-new LC300 top trims in the ultra-premium segment, official / market listings have the latest LC300 top trims in Pakistan. In terms of trim and import / registration fees, manufacturer and regional distributor listings point to a starting price of the flagship variants of ZX/spec in the ball park of PKR ~95 million. 

The market regarding used cars is far wider. Advertisements in compilation Pakistani classifieds indicate Land Cruiser selling prices ranging from relatively low amounts of very old RKR-series models to tens of millions of rupees on late-model LX /ZX models. 

The reported prices of used-cars on leading websites run about under PKR 1 million (on heavily worn-out or project RKR models) up to PKR 90-100 million on near-new, top-spec imports - some of the real, practical, second-hand units are in the PKR 5-30 million bracket, depending on the year, engine and condition. 

In the case of buyers who want to buy Land Cruiser 2005 in Pakistan but in a classic period, i.e., 2005, then market listing will reveal lots of choices and price most often between PKR 7.9 million to PKR 15 million of well-maintained VX/Cygnus models; uncommon and high-specification models may fetch higher prices. The virtues of these older V8 models include their strength and similarity of parts.

Bulletproof and Specialist Variants

One of the unique submarket in Pakistan is the bulletproof Land Cruiser. It has proven that armoured Land Cruisers are highly bid, with at least one government auction having recorded a bulletproof 2015 Land Cruiser fetching approximately US200,000 (a price that reflects the premiums on armour and conversion in addition to the vehicle price). 

When privately sourcing an armoured Land Cruiser, you must add tens of millions of rupees on top of the base price in terms of specifications, conversion and certification cost and the level of armour. 

Uncommon Body Designs - 3 door Land Cruisers

When your search is niche, say 3 door Land Cruiser sale in Pakistan (early RKR/70/75 series or custom conversion) the availability is low and the prices are very volatile. Three-door models are generally imported as a specialist used car or available through classic-car vendors; prices vary dramatically on provenance and level of restoration instead of an easily determined market price. Low-km, uncut examples and those with original factory trims should be premium.

Engine Power and Drivability: What to Expect

Land Cruiser has a wide variety of engine choices in all its generations. In many markets, modern LC300s have high-technology twin-turbo V6 engines: the standard 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 provides approximately 409 hp and approximately 650 Nm of power in most markets with 10-speed automatic transmission, and full-time 4x4 drive train units, giving it good on-road acceleration and great highway overtaking. 

Hybrid-assisted models have also been added by Toyota that drive the combined outputs further (reports indicate that the hybrid models go up to 457 hp combined in certain areas). Those new engines are sacrificing part of the old V8 sonic drama to achieve improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and increased torque in mid-range RPMs. 

In older Land Cruisers that are commonly used in Pakistan (2000s era) they usually have large naturally aspirated V8s or diesel six-cylinder engines. To illustrate, even the 2005 VX/Cygnus models make use of the 4.7-4.5-litre petrol or 4.2-litre diesel engines, which are associated with low-end power, easy maintenance and availability of parts. These engines are not as refined as modern turbo V6s, however, they are also highly tolerant of Pakistani fuel and bad operating conditions, which is why they have remained so popular.

Buying Advice: Match Engine to Use Case

The following are the buying advice that you should consider: 

City/road Luxury and Towing

Get the new twin-turbo 3.5L towing-or-hybrid, as it will have more horsepower, improved highway maneuverability and sophistication and more contemporary safety/electronics. 

Off-road and Remote Reliability 

Older diesel-V8 and simpler mechanically-oriented petrol variants (2000s and older) are popular because of their ruggedness and ease of field repair. 

Armoured/Bulletproof Requirements

Budget friendly Armour and certification are both expensive and heavy, and can change cooling and suspension needs. These to be included in total ownership cost. 

Conclusion

Researching land cruiser in pakistan price, remember that there is no such thing as a single market price: new LC300 flagships are in the very high end (around PKR 95 million in published regional prices), and used Land Cruisers are being offered at both affordable classics and near-new imports of tens of millions. 

The engine options include the old-fashioned V8s and diesels to the new twin-turbo V6s and hybrids - all with varying power, fuel efficiency and serviceability. 

To the majority of Pakistani consumers, the most intelligent method is to establish primary usage (city, off-road, security/armour, restoration) and then align year/engine/trim within the target price and examine service history.