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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser - Expert Reviews

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Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...Sentinel Automotive Editor Steven Cole Smith can be reached at scsmith@orlandosentinel.com...

Edmunds
2008 toyota land cruiser Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Nearly unbeatable combination of off-road capability and on-road comfort, powerful V8, many standard features, high towing capacity. Cons: Quality and...

MSN Autos
Review: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

...For 2008, the Land Cruiser lettering is back where it belongs—across the shiny silver-colored band on the back of the SUV, where it appeared during the Land...

CarGurus
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Overview

...The 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser continues a strong tradition and should continue to impress drivers looking for adventure...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...Most competitors have a power liftgate, and the Lexus LX includes one standard. Here it isn't even optional. The 50/50-split third row folds upright to each...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...Curtain airbags cover the side windows for all three rows of seats in the event of a side impact or rollover. An electronic stability system is standard, as...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...Price as tested: $71,180, including freight and options. On the Road rating: 9.7 The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams IIIhave appeared regularly in...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...5.7-liter V-8 Fuel: 13/18 mpg Length: 194.9" Width: 77.6" Ground Clearance: 8.9" Turning Radius: 19.4' Cargo space: 16.1-81.7 cu. ft. NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...Bluetooth hand-free telephone system; back-up camera; second-row heated seats; a touch-screen navigation system with an eight-inch display; and headlight...

Cars.com
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com Review

...auto EPA Mileage: 12 mpg / 18 mpg Dimensions (inches): 208.4 x 91.8 x 78.3 x 119 (lengthxwidthxheightxwheelbase) Weight: 5,777 pounds Note: Four-wheel drive is...

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The Land Cruiser has a long-established reputation around the world for respectable off-road performance in far-flung deserts, mountains, and forests, and its off-road ability is every bit as good as the previous model.

The closest rival to the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser remains the Range Rover, which has similar off-road ability, along with Terrain Response, a system that allows the user to set the vehicle systems for the best performance on certain types of terrain.

The Range Rover arguably feels much more luxurious inside and more worth the price, if interior materials are the judge.

The Mercedes GL 550 is also a possibility if you plan to tow but not go off-roading as much; it has an especially useful third-row seat.

But finally, pricing is a stumper.

The sticker price of a loaded Land Cruiser tops $73,000, while the Lexus version of the Land Cruiser, the LX 570, starts at $73,800.

The running boards are perhaps a little more prominent, but with upgraded materials inside the Lexus, upscale options like heated and ventilated seats, and the better service at the Lexus dealership, why not?


 
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