Pros: Off-road prowess; impressive quietness; “old-school” architecture and Toyota quality appeals to a select group of buyers
Cons: Fuel economy; disappointing cargo versatility, mainly due to tedious side-folding 3rd-row seats; feels a bit archaic compared to many rivals
CG Says: The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is unchanged. Land Cruiser is a premium full-size SUV with traditional body-on-frame construction. It seats up to eight in three rows of seating. A 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 mated to an eight-speed automatic is the sole powertrain. Four-wheel drive and a two-speed transfer case are standard. Standard safety features include a front collision avoidance system, blind-spot alert, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Land Cruiser is well equipped and has no factory options. Standard equipment includes rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens, leather upholstery on all three rows of seats, heated/ventilated front seats, four-zone automatic climate controls, and power sunroof. Land Cruiser blends legendary off-road capability with impressive on-road manners and luxurious accommodations. However, it feels rather archaic compared to most of the competition, largely due to its limited passenger/cargo versatility. Land Cruiser’s staunchly traditional architecture appeals to a select group of high-rolling off-roaders and brand loyalists, but most premium-large SUV shoppers will probably be better served by less expensive, more-mainstream class competitors.
| Class | Premium Large SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 8 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | 4WD V8: $84,325 |
| Base Engine 5.7-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 381 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 13 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 18 |
