The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is the equivalent of a tank in the auto industry and a true off-roader along with Mercedes-Benz’s G-Wagon or the Land Rover Defender.
Remaining a traditional off-roader, the 2014 Land Cruiser still uses the classic body-on-frame construction, giving it the ability to take on hard rocky trails with ease, power being supplied by a massive 5.7-liter V8 engine making 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque.
In the US, the Land Cruiser V8 comes in only one trim level, being garnished with LED daytime running lights, power moonroof, automatic wipers, four-zone automatic climate control, premium Entune infotainment system with navigation and Multi-terrain Monitor, rear DVD entertaining system with 9-inch displays, 8 seats, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Smart Key System, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink, CRAWL mode, Downhill Assist, multi-terrain ABS,10 airbags, STAR safety system and a lot more to make for its $80,000 price tag.
It seems a nice SUV that could take you everywhere, but there’s a little problem with it - styling. Although the Land Cruiser V8 200 Series was introduced in 2008, it still looks the same. It’s true that it gained some minor visual enhancements throughout the years, but that won’t cut it.
That’s why many owners concerned about looks are customizing their Land Cruisers and you can see that a body kit makes a big difference.
One of the most famous such kits it the Black Bison, which comes with redesigned bumpers front and back, side sills, flared fenders and a new grille as you can see in the video bellow. This combined with a set of cool five-spoke black rims and a matte blue wrap makes it really stand apart.
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