2011 Toyota Land Cruiser: The Unbeatable

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser which is a full-size SUV is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine that delivers 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. It has six-speed automatic transmission. The specific design of the vehicle allows it to climb up a rough peak with ease. The vehicle has a full-time four-wheel drive along with low-range gearing. This improves the off-road capability of the vehicle. The Land Cruiser is equipped with ‘Crawl Control’, a three-speed hill ascent and descent mode which facilitates electronic manipulation of the throttle and brake. This ensures a constant and controllable speed when driving on rough terrain. The high torque at even lower rpms enables it to deliver more out of the worst conditions, though it is high slopes or whether it be a desert; you will not be dissatisfied with it.

2011 Toyota Land Crusier Interior Space

Regarding standard features the Toyota Land Cruisers come with 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, heated and power-folding mirrors, a sunroof, keyless ignition/entry, front and rear parking sensors, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, heated eight-way power front seats with driver memory functions and adjustable lumbar, leather upholstery, four-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a 14-speaker JBL audio system with a six-CD changer and an iPod/USB audio interface. There are also other features which are optional and you have to spend some extra bucks to upgrade and avail these. These include a rear spoiler, a rear-seat entertainment system, a navigation system, real-time traffic update feature, a back-up camera, wood interior trim, heated second-row seats and a center console cooler box. Of course you have to pay quite a sum to get these attachments.

2011 Toyota Land Cruiser Rear Cargo

The Toyota Land Cruisers have Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) as standard feature. The front and rear anti-roll bars are automatically controlled by means of KDSS. You enjoy more body control in any driving condition. Other safety features which come as standard fitment are antilock disc brakes (with brake assist and multi-terrain programming), stability control, front and second-row side airbags, front knee airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The vehicle also has Safety Connect Telematics system that is exclusive to Toyota which notifies emergencies like airbag deployment and severe rear-end collision. There is also an optional advanced seatbelt system (included in the Upgrade package) that facilitates tightening of front seatbelts in case of sudden application of brakes or when the stability control system detects tire slippage. The vehicle also has the ‘Smart Stop’ feature which is a throttle override/brake enhancement system that is available in all Toyota vehicles (2011 make).

The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is priced at $68020. It costs more than most of the other large SUVs. However its direct competitors like the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class do not match its capability or value for money.