2017 Toyota Land Cruiser review

1. Accomplished all-terrain ability 

The Toyota Land Cruiser has, since it was first introduced in 1958, built its legacy on strong off-road capabilities, and the 2017 model ably follows in those wheel tracks. Standard all-terrain equipment like skid plates, a locking differential, and a two-speed transfer case, are complemented with high-tech systems like the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, Multi-Terrain Select, and Off-Road Turn Assist. A ground clearance of 8.9 inches means it can ford streams up to 27.5 inches deep.  

2. Potent V8 engine  

Under the hood of every 2017 Land Cruiser is a 5.7L V8 engine, producing 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, this engine provides smooth acceleration for highway cruising, while also packing enough power to tackle steep inclines and tricky terrain. Should you want to bring a trailer on your next adventure, the 2017 Land Cruiser also has a maximum estimated towing capacity of 8,100 lbs when properly equipped.

3. Spacious three-row cabin 

Regardless of what surface you happen to be traveling on, everyone inside the 2017 Land Cruiser has plenty of cabin space and creature comforts to enjoy. There’s three-row 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 in the third row. As your passengers get comfortable, they’ll also love standard comfort features like leather upholstery, heated front and second-row seats, and automatic four-zone climate control.  

4. One fully loaded trim 

Uniquely, the 2017 Land Cruiser is only offered in one trim level, with the entire feature list included on it as standard. No need to worry about whether certain desirable options are locked behind premium trims — it’s all here. That includes interior features like a sunroof, roof rack, and center console cooler, as well as an array of tech like a nine-inch touchscreen display, a wireless charging pad, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a 14-speaker JBL^® sound system with USB/iPhone^® input.  

5. Full suite of driver convenience features 

Driving such a large vehicle is made easier by the 2017 Land Cruiser’s wide selection of standard driver convenience technologies. Just some of these features include front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. You even get forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, just to make your daily journeys as stress-free as possible.