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Monday, January 31, 2011

Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser is an icon for Toyota, but it’s also like a misfit at a high school dance. At a time when every producer is trying to create a light-duty carlike crossover, the Land Cruiser continues to stay true to its 53-year history in America as a tough, all-terrain sport-utility vehicle. At the heart of this full-size SUV is a 5.7-liter V8 that pumps out 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque and it’s been specifically designed to allow the Land Cruiser to either scramble up a craggy peak. Full-time four-wheel drive with low-range gearing further enhances the Land Cruiser’s off-road capability, as does its “Crawl Control,” a three-speed hill ascent and descent mode in which the throttle and brake are electronically manipulated to maintain a constant, controllable speed over challenging terrain, freeing the driver to focus on the obstacles ahead. Both on- and off-road abilities are improved with Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic deferral System (KDSS), which mechanically controls the front and rear antiroll bars depending on the driving conditions. Basically, this allows for more body control while cornering on pavement, a smoother ride on the highway and greater wheel expression (travel) when navigate an off-road trail. As a large SUV, the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a strong choice in the part. True, it is quite luxurious compare to most other large SUVs. But when looking at other direct competitors — the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, for instance — you’ll likely find each falls well short on capability or value for the dollar. At the same time, the Land Rover LR4 offers similar capabilities but is remarkably cheaper.

 
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