Land Cruiser

2009-toyota-land-cruiserIts combination of impressive off-road ability and on-road comfort is majestic.

As ever, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a large SUV on a traditional body-on-frame design. We’ve expressed admiration for the greatly improved on-road performance and composure of the current Toyota Land Cruiser, as well as its improved fuel economy and sumptuous accommodations.

Hands down, a vehicle that has staked its reputation on superior off-road performance

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size luxury SUV offered in a single trim level. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, skid plates, running boards, auto-dimming mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with integrated audio controls.

Driver memory functions, power heated front seats, leather upholstery, quad-zone automatic climate control, a sunroof and a 14-speaker JBL audio system with a subwoofer, a six-CD changer and an auxiliary audio jack. The aforementioned KDSS also comes standard.

Powertrains and Performance

All Land Cruisers have a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 hp and 401 pound-feet of torque.

This power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with high- and low-range gearing. EPA fuel mileage ratings stand at 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined.

Safety

Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes (with brake assist and multi-terrain programming), stability control, front and second-row side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, full-length side curtain airbags (with rollover detection) and active front head restraints.

Interior Design and Special Features

The Land Cruiser seats eight passengers in its finely wrought interior. The second-row seats can tumble forward, slide fore and aft, and recline. The Cruiser’s maximum cargo capacity is limited to 82 cubic feet.