2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

The price of the Land Cruiser begins at an MSRP of $85,665 for the base model. By upgrading to the Heritage model, the Toyota Land Cruiser will cost $87,995. These prices exclude the destination charge of $1,365 in the US.

没有在丰田的事实Landcruiser is a heavy piece of machinery. It weighs north of 5,500 pounds and it shows at every turn or stoplight, and it's hard not to wince when getting up to speed on a freeway ramp at the amount of fuel being burnt to keep up with traffic. When cruising, the Land Cruiser is wonderfully comfortable, and the interior is insulated well from the world around. However, paved roads are not what the designers had at the front of their mind when putting pen to paper, and it's off-road where the Land Cruiser thrives. Long dirt tracks through the desert areas are as comfortable to roll upon as a crossover on a slightly bumpy urban road. You can pick up speed with confidence in the drivetrain and grip if you have suitable tires, but the stock tires are not suitable. The tires on our test vehicle were road tires designed with fuel economy in mind and are completely unsuitable for the rigors of off-roading. Still, get into more challenging territory and the Land Cruiser's permanent 4WD system and the engine's low-down grunt gets you over obstacles where other off-roaders would struggle, and Crawl mode does its job keeping you out of trouble. There's also little doubt the Land Cruiser's suspension system is the best in the body-on-frame business when it comes to getting off the beaten track. Only Land Rover competes when it comes to traction control when it gets into the rough stuff.

If desert tracks and mountain fire roads are going to be the Land Cruiser's only challenge, the tires are okay, but if things are going to get sandy or wet and slippery, a set of more aggressive rubber is essential.

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a pricey proposition, but nothing comes close to it in terms of sheer rugged performance. People do buy it as a luxury road cruiser, but they would be better served by a large luxury crossover. For those that rely on the off-road ability and are willing to pay for the Land Cruiser's reputation for reliability and the luxury trappings, it's best in class. However, dwindling sales in the US means it is scheduled for retirement. The rest of the world will get a new generation, but this is the final model year for the US. We suggest that if you've been sitting on the fence, now is the time to grab one. Just don't expect to pick up a discount as sales are already strong based on the news.

With just two trim levels available, and considering it's in its final year in the US, we would simply go for the Heritage Edition for an extra $2,330 dollars. The gold BBS wheels and interior trimmings are worth the price alone and likely won't hurt the resale price later when it becomes an outright classic. We typically shy away from buying extras like floor mats from a dealership as the aftermarket is excellent for that kind of thing, but we would add the Four Season Floor Mat Package here as well as the rear cargo mat. If we knew kids would be in the backseat regularly for long journeys or camping trips, we would also bite the bullet and get the rear entertainment screens.

TheSequoiais the Land Cruiser's smaller, less expensive brother. It also offers seating for up to eight people and is also an off-road icon. There are other similarities as well. Both use the same naturally-aspirated V8 engine and have a hefty appetite for fuel. In the Sequoia, the V8 is mated to the older six-speed automatic transmission. It's also available in rear-wheel drive or with a part-time 4WD system. The main reasons the Sequoia is so much cheaper than the Land Cruiser are the former's lack of a full-time four-wheel-drive, terrain response, the fancy crawl feature, and a general downgrade in materials. Choosing between the two will depend on how much you have to spend. They essentially do the same job, with the Sequoia being less refined. Its interior, for example, is an ergonomic nightmare. Still, if you want a dependable eight-seat off-roader, both of these vehicles will do the job.

The4Runneris a step down in size and by comparison, it can only fit seven people. In addition to that, it's not nearly as spacious or luxurious as the Land Cruiser, but it does have the same solid reputation for reliability and off-road prowess. In its segment, the 4Runner is the towing champion thanks to an old-school 4.0-liter V6 with 270 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque. It may not be a match for the Land Cruiser when it comes to luxury and on-road presence but it does have the same sort of character and the same no-nonsense approach. The 4Runner is by far the best off-roader in its segment, which otherwise consists of cars like the Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe. If you can live without the luxury and space, the 4Runner represents excellent value. It's around $50,000 less than the Land Cruiser.