2007 Toyota Land Cruiser [ 2008 ]
Toyota Land Cruiser
Overall Score - 8.1 (Very Good)
True to its roots, the Land Cruiser delivers impressive off-road prowess, now matched with a pleasant interior. If you're in the market for a luxury large SUV, you should also consider the Cadillac Escalade or Lexus LX.
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser receives a good overall score because of its strong off-road capability. "When the time comes to go off-road," says Kelley Blue Book, "you'll find that the Land Cruiser has very few limits." Reviewers also like the workmanship of the interior and the wide range of standard features. Motor Trend says the Land Cruiser "stands as one of the truly elite sport/utilities in a world that now expects much more from an SUV than simply taming a jungle. In addition to its proven all-weather, all-terrain capabilities, this Toyota blends in one of the most comfortable, liveable, and well-balanced packages on the road."
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is fairly expensive compared to similar vehicles. But Kelley Blue Book notes "Although the Land Cruiser can be pricey, you can take some comfort in the knowledge that your investment is expected to retain a good portion of its value. The Land Cruiser's five-year residual values are right up there with the Land Rover Range Rover, BMW X5, Acura MDX and Porsche Cayenne." IntelliChoice also gives the Land Cruiser a value rating of "excellent" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared to vehicles in its class.
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has only one available trim. The 4X4 Land Cruiser comes equipped with 4.7-liter V8 and a five-speed automatic transmission.
Land-Cruiser Performance - 8.3 (Very Good)
Reviewers praise the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser's off-road abilities, but its highway handling gets mixed reviews. Kelley Blue Book says that its "off-road capabilities are legendary" and Motor Trend calls the Land Cruiser "[s]mooth, quiet, and well-mannered." continue
Land-Cruiser Exterior - 8.3 (Very Good)
Of the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser's exterior, About.com feels that the "Land Cruiser is a big vehicle, but manages to look impressive without looking ungainly." continue
Land-Cruiser Interior - 7.7 (Good)
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser's interior is widely praised for comfort, workmanship and its many standard features. "[T]he Toyota Land Cruiser comes with a civilized interior," says Forbes. The Boston Globe adds, "Inside, this is a big leap from the old [pre-1998] Cruiser." continue
Land-Cruiser Safety - NA
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has not received front- and side-impact crash test ratings from the federal government. Standard safety equipment includes anti-lock ventilated disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution, tire-pressure monitor, active traction control, vehicle skid control and front dual stage air bags. continue
Land-Cruiser Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Based on the U.S. News analysis of reliability information from a number of different sources, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser receives very good marks for predicted reliability. Toyota supports the Land Cruiser with a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. continue
