The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is true spirit of an SUV

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full size luxury SUV that remains true to the spirit of an SUV. It maintains excellent off-road capabilities enhanced by full-time four wheel drive with low-range gearing control as well as by a hill and descent mode that allows electronic control of the throttle and brake that serves to keep a constant, controllable speed over challenging terrain. On-road capabilities are improved with a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System designed by Toyota that automatically controls the antiroll bars in the front and rear depending on the driving conditions. This system allows for better handling of the vehicle while making corners, riding on the highway and even travelling on off-road conditions.

The Toyota Land Cruiser comes in one trim level that has many features. Standard equipment on the Toyota Land Cruiser includes fog lamps, sunroof, front and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, folding mirrors that are heated and powered, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel that is powered, keyless entry and ignition, front seats that are heated and have eight power adjustments and memory functions for the driver settings with adjustable lumbar, climate control that is automatic and has four zones, leather upholstery, a rearview mirror that auto-dims, an audio system with 14 speakers, a CD changer for six discs and connectivity for Bluetooth phone and audio, iPod and USB. Toyota’s specially designed suspension system is also a standard feature.

There is an upgrade package for the Toyota Land Cruiser that contains many options such as an entertainment system for the rear seat, a rear spoiler, a navigation system with traffic updates in real-time, wood trim for the interior, back-up camera, second row seats that are heated and a cooler box for the center console.

Specs:

The engine in the Toyota Land Cruiser is a 5.7-Liter dual overhead cam 32-Valve V8 with Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing that can produce 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Standard is a six-speed automatic transmission and full-time four wheel drive with gearing for high and low ranges.

Fuel economy for the Toyota Land Cruiser is rated at 13 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg combined. It can tow 8,200 pounds when properly equipped.

The interior cabin of the Toyota Land Cruiser seats eight in three rows. The first and second rows are spacious for passengers while the third row is somewhat less so and recommended for seating children. With the third row up, the cargo capacity is 16 cubic feet and expands to 82 cubic feet when the third row is folded up against the sides of the cargo bay, a somewhat unusual feature. High quality materials and an excellent fit and finish make for an overall comfortable interior space.

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a versatile vehicle offering excellent capabilities off-road and a comfortable ride on urban streets. Off-road, its crawl control enables the driver to dial in a desired speed enabling the feet to be kept off the gas and the brakes and allowing the driver to control the vehicle over the terrain. On the urban road, the vehicle easily absorbs bumps and insulates the driver and passengers from conditions of the outside world. It handles curves well and provides a confident drive.