The New Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota has been in the sport utility business for decades. One of the earliest offerings by Toyota is of course the Land Cruiser. As one of the earliest examples of a true SUV, the Toyota Land Cruiser has always been known for having an uncanny off road ability that has helped the Land Cruiser become a legend. But Today's Land Cruiser offers more than just incredible off road ability, as it also is one of the most luxurious full-size SUVs on the market, truly making it unmatched in amenities and ruggedness.

The latest 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has a process tag of just over $70K. Westminster Toyota dealer says that is certainly a far cry from earlier Land Cruiser generations that were ultra basic and utilitarian. Inside, customers at Irvine Toyota dealers say the dash feels more like a bridge of a large ship than that of an SUV. There are endless gadgets and luxuries that the driver has to enjoy, even voice activated navigation, JBL sound system, and a wide range of other comforts.

For off-road enthusiasts, the Toyota Land Cruiser has nearly unmatched credentials. Not only does it have a history of off road capabilities, but the current Land Cruiser did not go soft despite having a more upscale attitude according to Cheyenne Auto dealers. Full-time all wheel driver, a locking differential, and a limited slips differential, the Toyota Land Cruiser can travel just about anywhere you would need it to.

Powering the current Toyota Land Cruiser is a 5.7 liter V8 engine, the same one that powers the Tundra, which produces an impressive 381 horsepower and is mated to a six speed automatic transmission. Despite its huge mass, and its hefty weight of 5920 pounds, Kingston Toyota dealers' customers have noticed that the big V8 will move the Land Cruiser without much trouble. In addition, the suspension helps move the Land Cruiser gracefully, but what isn't graceful is how much fuel is the Cruiser consumes. Mileage is about 13 miles per gallon in the city and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

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Joe Kent is a writer for TK Carsites, an automotive website design and marketing firm in Orange, CA, that specializes in working with car dealers nationwide.