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2011 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser can transport up to eight passengers over the toughest terrain, but it’s also a comfortable long-distance cruiser. This is one of only a few truly elite off-road vehicles. Few vehicles offer the off-road capability of the Land Cruiser, and fewer still combine this with its level of luxury. If this doesn’t do it for you, then you’ll have to step up to the Lexus LX 470 or the new Range Rover. Inside, you’ll find all of the features normally associated with top-level luxury sedans, including heated leather seats, power sunroof, automatic climate control, and every power accessory under the sun.

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser boasts lots of suspension travel and articulation to traverse rocky or stump-strewn terrain. A massive skid plate protects vulnerable elements of the suspension. Skid plates also cover the transfer case and fuel tank. The interior looks contemporary with a dashboard design that closely resembles the one used in Toyota’s smaller 4Runner. All controls are logically placed, well marked and easy to use. Storage space abounds for odds and ends. Compartments include a big glove box, a cubby in the front console, and front and rear door pockets.

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser comes with Toyota’s impressive level of quality control, ensuring excellent durability and reliability. While the price is high, the Land Cruiser maintains its value over the long haul with minimal depreciation. The 2011 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is big inside. The leather seats, which come standard, are firm, supportive, and nicely adjustable. The front seats offer a commanding view of the road ahead. The fenders are easily visible, which is a benefit when picking your way along a narrow mountain trail. Getting up to that commanding view entails more of a climb than it does in a Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Tahoe. That’s the price of a ground clearance of nearly 10 inches, but it’s well worth it when driving off road. Large door openings assist getting in and out. There’s plenty of legroom in the second row. It doesn’t match the interior room of full-size domestic sport-utilities or the Toyota Sequoia. Full-size SUVs offer more leg and knee room in the second row, but most buyers should find the Land Cruiser’s second-row seats habitable by adults. The third-row seat is quite cramped; it’s mainly useful for children. You’re better off without it if your family is five or fewer, or you aren’t regularly in charge of carpool duties. The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 engine is powerful and quiet. It delivers good performance for passing maneuvers. The Land Cruiser is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph is less than 10 seconds, not bad for a vehicle that weighs more than 5,000 pounds.The 4.7-liter V8 uses dual overhead-cams and four valves per cylinder to generate 230 horsepower and, even more significant, 320 foot-pounds of torque. Torque is the low-end thrust that gets you moving when the light turns green. This torque helps give the Land Cruiser a towing capacity of 6500 pounds; the full-sized domestic SUVs offer higher tow ratings, but 6500 pounds is a hefty trailer. Ride quality is smooth and supple on the road. Interior noise is relatively low. An independent front suspension produces predictable handling, though the steering could use more road feel. The chassis is extensively reinforced with nine crossmembers in the ladder-type frame. Venture off the highway and The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser can go just about anywhere. Only Land Rovers and Jeeps can compete in terms of off-road capability. Toyota designed the Land Cruiser to take a lot more punishment than most owners will ever dish out.