| Premium large SUV; Built in Japan |
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| Good condition price range: $40,800 – $57,800* |
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
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Land Cruiser went on hiatus for the 2012 model year, but returned for 2013 with updated styling and new features. Additionally, several features that were formerly optional became standard.
Land Cruiser was sold in a single trim level that was loaded to the hilt with standard equipment. To name just a few of the features: adaptive cruise control, leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, heated/ventilated front seats, cooled center-console storage box, keyless access and starting, and Toyota’s Entune infotainment system.
A navigation system, rearview camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers, DVD entertainment, and rear seat heaters were among the formerly optional features that are now standard. The short options list consisted primarily of dealer-installed accessories such as remote engine start and bodyside moldings.
Land Cruiser was also equipped with several standard features for severe off-road use. Among them Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which could vary roll stiffness and allow greater wheel articulation; Hill-start Assist Control, to keep the vehicle from rolling backward on an incline; and an updated CRAWL Control system, which allowed the driver to select one of five very slow preset speeds that the vehicle will automatically maintain on rough terrain. New for 2013 was Toyota’s Multi-terrain Select system, which was able to alter wheel-slip control to match terrain conditions.
Land Cruisers arrived with a single powertrain: a 381 horsepower 5.7-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All are all-wheel drive with a low-range gear and a locking center differential.
EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2013 models were 13 mpg in city driving and 18 mpg on the highway.
The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser came standard with a full complement of safety features, including a front and rear obstacle detection system, 10 airbags (including knee airbags for the driver and front-passenger, front- and 2nd-row-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags for all three seating rows), and Toyota’s Safety Connect assistance system.
[/vc_column_text][mk_table title=”Yearly Updates” style=”style2″ el_class=”used-yearly-updates”]| 2014 Land Cruiser There were no significant changes for the 2014 Land Cruiser. |
| 2015 Land Cruiser Toyota’s large SUV saw no significant changes for 2015. |
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”24″ el_class=”used-powertrain-text”]Land Cruisers come with a single powertrain: a 381 horsepower 5.7-liter V8 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All are all-wheel drive with a low-range gear and a locking center differential.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-engine-specs”]
| dohc V8 | ||
| Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) | 5.7/344 | |
| Engine HP | 381 | |
| Engine Torque (lb-ft) | 401 | |
| Avail. Trans. | EPA MPG (city/hwy) | MPG avg. as tested |
| 6-speed automatic | 13/18 | 12.8 |
The powertrain delivers strong off-the-line punch and good passing power, helped by the transmission’s quick kickdowns and smooth shifts. However, some testers complained that the throttle and brake pedals were touchy in low-speed maneuvering.
In Consumer Guide testing, we averaged a thirsty 12.8 mpg in mostly city driving. Land Cruiser uses regular-grade gas.
Land Cruiser boasts a supple ride, especially considering its off-road prowess. The suspension smothers most bumps with little disturbance, but Land Cruiser can jiggle and shake slightly over rough pavement. We also noticed some minor bobbing at highway speeds.
Body lean is fairly well controlled for the class, though the high seating position amplifies what tipping there is in fast corners. The variable-ratio steering has good feel and “quickens” the farther you get off-center, and that, combined with a fairly tight turning radius, results in good maneuverability for such a large vehicle.
Land Cruiser is as quiet as some luxury cars. Wind, road, and engine noise are well controlled, even at highway speeds. The exhaust note changes to a muted growl in full-throttle acceleration.
Large gauges are clearly marked and easy to see. The turn-signal and wiper levers move with smooth precision, as do other switches. All audio, climate, and navigation controls are mounted high on the dashboard within easy reach. The navigation/touchscreen system’s functions are intuitive and simple to decipher, though some testers complained that the system was occasionally slow to respond to inputs. We applaud the redundant radio-tuning and volume buttons on the steering wheel.
Virtually every surface that can be is richly padded except the console, and most materials would look at home in a luxury sedan. Workmanship is likewise impressive.
Large, comfortable seats with lots of adjustments combine with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel and good headroom and legroom for first-class front-seat accommodations. Visibility is OK except to the rear corners, particularly with the 3rd-row seats stowed. The standard rear-obstacle detection and rearview camera help. Ingress and egress are easy enough.
Accommodations in back are impressive as well, with plenty of headroom and legroom on comfortable seats that can fit 3 across in a pinch. However, foot space is tight unless the front seats are raised. Passengers get their own audio and climate controls. As in front, the step-in height is reasonable, thanks to the standard side steps. Second-row seats slide fore and aft about 3 inches; they need to be forward if 3rd-row passengers are to have much legroom. The 3rd row is fairly easy to access and there’s good headroom, but foot space is scarce and the low cushion forces anyone but small children into a knees-up position.
The cargo hold is a sore spot, due mainly to Land Cruiser’s “old school” design layout. It isn’t as easy to go from 8-passenger seating to maximum cargo space as it is in most SUVs. Oddly, Toyota retained the Land Cruiser’s inconvenient side-stowing split 3rd-row seat, the halves of which can’t be easily removed and are quite heavy. If left in place, each half can be stowed against its respective side wall, but that requires removing the headrest, folding the seat, and then swinging it up against the wall. That leaves only a narrow cargo area in the middle, and the folded seats block visibility to the rear corners. Second-row seats fold easily. Interior storage is quite good, with large, two-tiered glove and console boxes, a pair of covered console cupholders, and large map pockets with cupholders.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_content_box icon=”icon-road” heading=”Ratings” el_class=”ratings-box”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″]Model Tested: 2013 Land Cruiser[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″ el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-performance-ratings” title=”Performance”][mk_skill_meter title=”Acceleration – 6″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Fuel Economy – 2″ percent=”20″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Ride Quality – 7″ percent=”70″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Steering/Handling – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Quietness – 8″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Accommodations” el_class=”used-accomodations-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Controls/Materials – 7″ percent=”70″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Front – 8″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Rear – 8″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Cargo Room – 8″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Other” el_class=”used-other-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Value – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-ratings-total”]Total: 62
[/vc_column_text][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section attachment=”scroll” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” enable_3d=”false” speed_factor=”4″ bg_video=”no” video_mask=”false” video_opacity=”0.6″ top_shadow=”false” section_layout=”full” sidebar=”General” min_height=”100″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ first_page=”false” last_page=”true” section_id=”Specs”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text title=”Specifications” disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-model-specs”]| 4-door wagon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase (in.) | Length (in.) | Width (in.) | Height (in.) | Weight (lbs) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 112.2 | 194.9 | 77.6 | 74.0 | 5730 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Front Impact Test
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[mk_skill_meter title=”Driver Injury – N/A” percent=”N/A0″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Rear Passenger Injury – N/A” percent=”N/A0″ color=”#0bb697″][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section attachment=”scroll” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” enable_3d=”false” speed_factor=”4″ bg_video=”no” video_mask=”false” video_opacity=”0.6″ top_shadow=”false” section_layout=”full” sidebar=”General” min_height=”100″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ first_page=”false” last_page=”true” section_id=”TroubleSpots”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_table title=”Trouble Spots” style=”style2″ el_class=”used-trouble-spots”]| Rear axle noise Description: Faulty breather plug could cause failure of differential or transfer case. (2015) |
| 2014-15 Land Cruiser Description: Certain 2014 model Land Cruiser vehicles may have accessories such as running boards that were incorrectly installed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, (SET). Fasteners may not have been tightened correctly, possibly allowing the accessories to fall off the vehicle. |
| 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | Pricing Effective: 04/05/2013 | ||
| Model Pricing | Retail Price | Dealer Price | Destination |
| AWD Base 4-door wagon | $ 78,555 | $ 70,307 | $ 995 |
| Price Note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors. | |||
| Standard Equipment | |||
| Base : 5.7-liter V8 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, all-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, traction control, dual front airbags, front- and 2nd-row side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, front knee airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, hill ascent/descent control, Safety Connect system, front-seat active head restraints, front- and rear-obstacle-detection system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, air conditioning w/front and rear dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, navigation system w/voice recognition, traffic information, surround-view camera, Entune infotainment system, power tilt/telescopic heated leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery, heated/ventilated front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, 10-way power driver seat, 8-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, steering wheel), center console w/cooled storage box, heated and adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, heated power mirrors w/automatic day/night, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, keyless access and starting, power sunroof, JBL AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, USB port, satellite radio, high-definition radio, DVD entertainment system, wireless cell-phone link, tachometer, trip computer, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers w/deicer, illuminated visor mirrors, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, rear defogger, rear intermittent wiper/washer, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, xenon headlights w/washers, roof rack, fog lights, side steps, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, trailer-sway control, front and rear tow hooks, skid plates, automatic adjustable suspension, sway-bar disconnect, full-size spare tire, 285/60R18 tires, alloy wheels | |||
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| Option Note: Postproduction options also available. | |||||
| Major Packages | |||||
| Option | Avail. | Retail | Dealer | ||
| Preferred Accessory Pkg. | $313 | $196 | |||
| Floormats, cargo mat, cargo net, first-aid kit. | |||||
| Comfort & Convenience Features | |||||
| Option | Avail. | Retail | Dealer | ||
| Remote engine start | 499 | 310 | |||
| Appearance and Miscellaneous | |||||
| Option | Avail. | Retail | Dealer | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 375 | 225 | |||
| Special paint | 220 | 195 | |||
| Paint protection film | 395 | 218 | |||
