2016 Toyota Land Cruiser review

1. Impressive off-road capabilities 

Since it was first introduced way back in 1958, the Toyota Land Cruiser has had a proud reputation for its ability to tackle the rough stuff. The 2016 incarnation is a worthy successor to that legacy, with a wealth of systems and equipment to make navigating tricky surfaces a breeze. All 2016 Land Cruisers feature a locking center differential, a two-speed transfer case, and skid plates. Plus you'll get a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system, Multi-Terrain Select, hill-start assist, and Off-Road Turn Assist.  

2. Powerful V8 engine 

The 2016 Land Cruiser features a strong 5.7L V8 engine, packing enough power for both highway cruising and traversing steep inclines. You get 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, mated to a new-for-2016 eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel-drive. Additionally, should you want to take a trailer on your next expedition, the 2016 Land Cruiser has a maximum estimated towing capacity of 8,100 lbs when properly equipped. 

3. Generous three-row cabin 

Inside the 2016 Land Cruiser is a spacious and comfortable cabin, featuring three rows of seats and numerous creature comforts. There’s seating for up to eight passengers, with 42.9 inches of front-row legroom, 34.4 inches of second-row legroom, and 28.3 inches of third-row legroom. All occupants will appreciate comfort features like perforated leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, and heated front and second-row seats included as standard.  

4. Wealth of standard features 

On the topic of standard features, the 2016 Land Cruiser can only be had in one fully loaded trim level, meaning everything you see on the stacked feature list is standard on every model. That includes interior elements like deep-tinted rear privacy glass, a sunroof, a roof rack, and a center console cooler box. For tech fans, you’ll love standard kit like an off-road camera system, wireless phone charging, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a 14-speaker JBL^® sound system with a USB/iPod^® interface. 

5. Lots of driver convenience technologies 

To help make daily driving as easy as possible, the 2016 Land Cruiser has an array of driver convenience features for full peace of mind out on the roads. You’ll appreciate tech such as front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path warning, lane departure warning, and a forward collision warning system with automatic low-speed emergency braking. Adaptive cruise control is also standard on all models.