2008 Toyota Land Cruiser [ 2007 ]
Based on analysis of 13 Land-Cruiser reviews and test drives.
Toyota Land Cruiser - What the Auto Press Says
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser ranks 2 out of 9 Luxury Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 13 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Land Cruiser, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Land Cruiser delivers strength, utility and all-terrain capability. Still, critics feel the third-row seat, which is best suited for children and makes conversion to cargo room difficult, detracts from its overall appeal.
The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser ranks at the top of the Affordable Large SUV class with its combination of on and off-road capability. Redesigned for 2008, the Land Cruiser now boasts a stronger powertrain, which includes a 381 horsepower V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Taken as a whole, this year's Land Cruiser stands up well to the competition.
- "The '08 Land Cruiser somehow manages to combine peerless refinement with effortless highway prowess and extraordinary off-road potential," -- Car and Driver.
- "For discerning consumers who yearn for a refined on-road vehicle that can roll up its pants and wade into the muck at will, the Land Cruiser in many ways is more fulfilling of that promise than a Land Rover product." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- "It will cost you a king's ransom to own one." --Detroit News
- "One of the world's ultimate all-terrainers, now infused with a whompingly powerful engine". -- Motor Trend
Land-Cruiser Performance - 8.5 (Very Good)
Impressive technology allows the 2008 Land Cruiser to offer a powerful and capable on- and off-road driving experience that positions it at the top of its class. BusinessWeek reports that the Land Cruiser "joins quite a few other models in the SUV field by supplementing its heavy-duty hardware with some electronic gizmos that increase stability during some of the most precarious off-road maneuvers." To find out just what those gizmos are and how they work, check out the full performance review. continue
Land-Cruiser Exterior - NA
Though the Land Cruiser is redesigned for 2008, most reviews say that its exterior body style remains consistent with past models. "There are no heroic Nissan Murano-like experiments with styling here, just a clean modernization of the concept," says Car and Driver. To find out what reviewers think of the styling, read or full exterior review, or check out the Land Cruiser exterior photos to decide for yourself. continue
Land-Cruiser Interior - 8.5 (Very Good)
Despite its hard-to-stow seats and a third-row only fit for kids, the Land Cruiser's interior is near the top of the class. "Every convenience item known to the driving public has been integrated in a properly mature fashion, with sensible controls laid out in an unostentatious manner," says Car and Driver. To find out more about the Land Cruiser's controls and seating, read our full interior review. To see the interior for yourself, check out the Land Cruiser interior pictures. continue
Land-Cruiser Safety - NA
The 2008 Land Cruiser comes equipped with a long list of standard safety features. "Those prioritizing safety will be pleased to know that the Land Cruiser has the most airbags of any current Toyota model," says BusinessWeek. Federal crash tests have yet to be conducted. continue
Land-Cruiser Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 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). The Land Cruiser comes equipped with Toyota's basic 36-month/36,000-mile warranty. continue