U.S. Military Will Test Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops
Within the United States military hierarchy, there is no force more hardcore than the Unites States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). An elite group of operators made up of Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, Army Green Berets, Delta Force and more, these men are the best of the best and trained to take it to the limit and beyond.
When a mission must be accomplished there are few groups more capable than U.S. Special Forces and high-risk missions require specialized tools that may now include refitted Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux models. News that the U.S. Military will test the Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops is a testament to the power, performance, quality and durability of the Toyota Land Cruiser.
Why Did U.S. Special Forces Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser?
Few models across the globe possess the off-road pedigree and capability of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Current Toyota Land Cruiser models are an amalgamation of luxury and off-road performance in a tough, durable package. Toyota Land Cruiser models that will be employed by U.S. Special Forces will forego the luxury amenities. At its most basic design levels, the Toyota Land Cruiser fits the needs of the United States Special Operations Command.
In an agreement that will span the next five years, Battelle Memorial Institute will retrofit 556 Toyota Land Cruiser models to meet special operations specifications. More than two thirds of the Toyota Land Cruiser models will be upgraded with armor and each vehicle will be fitted with — heavy-duty suspension components, upgraded brakes, run-flat tires, heavy-duty wheels, advanced communications equipment, reconnaissance gear and a specialized “blackout mode” that will turn off all lights at the flip of a switch. A number of Toyota Hilux pickup trucks — a version of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma — will be put into service as well.
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A majority of the Toyota Land Cruiser editions that are expected to be employed by U.S. Special Forces groups will include Toyota Land Cruiser 76 and Toyota Land Cruiser 79 models. A popular and durable model that caters to drivers in rugged climates, these editions will allow operators to blend in with the crowd when on mission and not draw attention to themselves. These characteristics in addition to upgrades will help minimize the risk to our service men.
Power, performance, capability and durability are hallmarks of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser design. A rugged, high-tensile strength steel ladder frame ensures that the current Toyota Land Cruiser can take a pounding in rough terrain and keep ticking — a necessity for operators. With a power-packed 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 under the hood, the Toyota Land Cruiser can get from Point A to Point B in a hurry. Add an advanced Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System and Toyota Multi-Terrain Select system to the equation and it is no surprise that the Toyota Land Cruiser was the choice for the United States Special Operations Command.
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A testament to the quality, durability and reliability of the Toyota Land Cruiser, news that the U.S. Military will test the Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops comes as no surprise to those familiar with the Toyota SUV. With the United States Special Operations Command stamp of approval, you can rest assured that when you get behind the wheel of the Toyota Land Cruiser you will discover impeccable quality, resolute reliability and world-class durability. Take a look at the Toyota of Greensburg inventory to find a model that fits your needs.
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