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Known as the J200, the Land Cruiser we have today started production in 2007. For the 2019 model year, nothing much has changed except for the price. Starting at $84,765, this is the most expensive Toyota money can buy in the United States of America.
The more casual brother of the Lexus LX soldiers on with 5.7 liters of naturally aspirated V8, churning out 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque from 3,600 rpm. The suck-squeeze-bang-blow goes to the wheels by means of an eight-speed automatic transmission, and as you would expect, this full-size SUV can tow up to 8,100 pounds.
Ensuring that nothing can stop the Land Cruiser off the beaten track, the four-wheel-drive system comes with a Torsen limited-slip differential in the center that distributes 40 percent of the torque to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear. When slip is detected while driving on sand or snow, the differential varies the torque whereas Active Control Traction uses the throttle and braking system to control wheel spin.
Being a go-anywhere vehicle, the Land Cruiser comes with Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, and a two-speed transfer case with low-range mode. In other words, this Toyota is perfect for off-road enthusiasts that also need a family-sized SUV and a reliable daily driver. The engine, curb weight, and lack of aerodynamic efficiency take their toll on fuel economy, with Toyota quoting 15 miles to the gallon on the combined cycle.
There’s one trim level available to order in the U.S. of A., and the list of standard equipment would take days to go through in its entirety. As for optional extras, customers can choose six colors for the exterior and the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System. Old as it may be, the Land Cruiser is contemporary with full-size rivals when it comes to onboard technology, which includes wireless charging for Qi-enabled mobile devices.
Last, but certainly not least, the Land Cruiser also happens to be one of the safest Toyota models on sale today thanks to the sheer number of driver-assist systems. Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning are all standard.
Ensuring that nothing can stop the Land Cruiser off the beaten track, the four-wheel-drive system comes with a Torsen limited-slip differential in the center that distributes 40 percent of the torque to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear. When slip is detected while driving on sand or snow, the differential varies the torque whereas Active Control Traction uses the throttle and braking system to control wheel spin.
Being a go-anywhere vehicle, the Land Cruiser comes with Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select, and a two-speed transfer case with low-range mode. In other words, this Toyota is perfect for off-road enthusiasts that also need a family-sized SUV and a reliable daily driver. The engine, curb weight, and lack of aerodynamic efficiency take their toll on fuel economy, with Toyota quoting 15 miles to the gallon on the combined cycle.
There’s one trim level available to order in the U.S. of A., and the list of standard equipment would take days to go through in its entirety. As for optional extras, customers can choose six colors for the exterior and the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System. Old as it may be, the Land Cruiser is contemporary with full-size rivals when it comes to onboard technology, which includes wireless charging for Qi-enabled mobile devices.
Last, but certainly not least, the Land Cruiser also happens to be one of the safest Toyota models on sale today thanks to the sheer number of driver-assist systems. Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning are all standard.
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