As a 4x4 the latest Land Cruiser V8 needs no introduction. Established in 2008, over the years it has achieved legendary status for its rugged reliability to stand up against any terrain, its powerful performance and its luxury comfort and practicality.
Performance
As the name suggests the Land Cruiser’s strong on- and off-road performance stems from the powerful 268bhp 4.5litre turbodiesel V8. On-road this means the V8 engine provides excellent acceleration for a vehicle of its size – 0-62mph takes just 8.9 seconds. Clever technology helps bring the power and overall comfort of the ride together with a Multi-terrain Select System which tailors the throttle, brakes and traction control to the particular surface type.
Luxury
As appropriate for a flagship model, the premium Land Cruiser V8 is more luxury car than rugged off-roader once you climb inside. A full leather interior seats up to seven people in comfort, and careful, considered design puts all the controls easily within reach of the driver and passengers.
Practicality
Greater interior space makes the latest Land Cruiser V8 even more practical and flexible than before. All of the second and third row seats can be collapsed – the third row folding to the side, the second row folding flat – making it possible to adapt the interior to your specific requirements and create a huge amount of luggage space (up to 1,267 litres) if needs be. And for those long days spent off the beaten track, the Land Cruiser V8 is fitted with a cool box and 12V accessory sockets to keep you going.
Safety
With the likelihood that the Land Cruiser V8 will find itself in all manner of locations and driving conditions, Toyota has ensured that occupants stay safe and out of trouble. As well as the high-tech off-road systems mentioned earlier, the Land Cruiser V8 is equipped with Multi Terrain anti-lock brakes with braking assist, stability control, active traction control and a pre-crash safety system that tensions seatbelts to restrain passengers. The 4×4’s construction is tough to start with, but Toyota has further enhanced passenger safety with eight airbags.