The only engine that's offered in the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a brawny 5.7-liter V-8 engine rated at 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Many of the Toyota Land Cruisers normal-vehicle features are buffed up for use off-road or in extreme elements. Available options include a rear-seat entertainment system, Bluetooth hands-free calling, sonar-based backup, and rearview monitor system.
Toyota first unveiled its 8th and latest generation Land Cruiser for the 2008 model year. The new powertrain allows the Toyota Land Cruiser to tow 8,500 lbs -- up 2,000 lbs from last year.
Features include standard fog lamps, color-keyed power auto-dimming, heated outside mirrors with power folding, reverse tilt-down and memory features, full-time 4WD system with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and Torsen limited-slip center differential with locking feature, crawl control, hill start assist control, a power moonroof, 18-inch wheels, roof rack, running boards, tow hooks, mud guards and much more.
The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is an icon for Toyota, but it's also like a misfit at a high school dance. Both on- and off-road abilities are enhanced with Toyota's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which automatically controls the front and rear antiroll bars depending on the driving conditions. As a large SUV, the 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a strong choice in the segment. At the same time, the Land Rover LR4 offers similar capabilities but is notably cheaper.
The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-size luxury SUV available in just one well-appointed trim level.Most options are bundled into the pricey Upgrade package that includes 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. The 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system with high- and low-range gearing.
Standard safety features include 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser also receives Toyota's Safety Connect telematics system, which is similar to GM's OnStar, notifying emergency responders if the airbags deploy or if a severe rear-end collision is detected.
The 2011 Land Cruiser's interior is as refined as a Toyota gets, with high-quality materials and excellent fit and finish. Consequently, the Cruiser's maximum cargo capacity is modest at 82 cubic feet, which is a relatively small figure for a large SUV.
As with previous "Toyota Land Cruisers", the 2011 model has excellent off-road capability while still delivering a thoroughly comfortable ride on urban streets. When exploring the untamed wilds, the Toyota Land Cruiser crawl control takes much of the worry out of the hands (or feet) of the driver.
