2008 Toyota Land Cruiser - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 10 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 toyota land cruiser Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It bundles a rear spoiler, a rear-seat entertainment system with a 9-inch screen, a navigation system with Bluetooth and a back-up camera, interior wood trim, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, heated second-row seats and a center console cooler box. Of all this package's features, only the navigation system and rear spoiler can be ordered as stand-alone options. Powertrains and Performance: All Land Cruisers have a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 hp and 401 pound-feet of torque. This power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission and a full-time four-wheel-drive system... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard safety features include Toyota's STAR system, which includes four-wheel, all-terrain antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution; electronic stability control; traction control; hill-assist control; and a tire-pressure monitoring system. With seating for up to eight, the Land Cruiser has roof-mounted side-curtain air bags for all three rows, along with seat-mounted side air bags for the first and second rows. The driver and front passenger also have knee air bags. A new four-zone climate-control system was designed to provide heating and cooling to all three rows of... |
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Review: 2008 Toyota Land CruiserSource: MSN Autos...!!)airbags.The ten airbags include two that most SUVs don't have—inflatable knee airbags for the driver and front passenger to help prevent them from "submarining" below the dashboard during a frontal collision. The Land Cruiser's curtain airbags provide head protection for passengers in all three seating rows, and the front seats feature active head restraints that automatically move forward to help cradle heads if the SUV is hit from the rear.Getting into the lofty Land Cruiser can be a chore, even with the standard running boards, but passengers can see for what seems like miles ahead... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...More using (a bit) less gas Everything, it seems, is bigger on the new Land Cruiser. It's longer, wider, taller and more efficient. Somehow Toyota improved gas mileage and added nearly 125 horses under the hood. The six-speed automatic transmission uses artificial intelligence to predict how the driver will behave as well as estimate road conditions to find the right gear. The bigger size leads to some clumsiness. It's not the kind of vehicle you want to try to squeeze into a tight parking space or small garage. Its height could limit access to some public garages as well. But those are the... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser OverviewSource: CarGurus...The '08 Cruiser has four doors, seats eight, and offers a standard sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, powered leather seats, a CD player, ABS brakes, stability control, and traction control. A navigation system is available as an option. And for those wondering whether the Land Cruiser can pull its weight, its maximum towing capacity is 8,500 pounds. Maximum cargo capacity reaches 82 cubic feet, so you should have enough room to store whatever you need for long trips. Overall, drivers report that the Land Cruiser lives up to its storied name and reputation. No matter... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...similar to leaving a Jeep Wrangler in first gear with feet off the clutch and accelerator. With the transfer case in low range, the Land Cruiser system has three speed settings, allowing the vehicle to maintain its own speed so the driver can concentrate on negotiating the course. The brakes are larger and more powerful, with 13.4-inch ventilated front discs and 13.6-inch ventilated rear discs. Power rack-and-pinion steering is standard, along with 18-inch aluminum wheels and P285/60 R18 mud-and-snow steel-belted radial tires. A full-size spare tire is included, a must for serious... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...and the Land Cruiser's off-road ability is superb, but, at the aforementioned three-ton curb weight, it's hardly light on its feet. A nice new feature: "Crawl Control," which allows the Land Cruiser to creep at a near walking pace through very rough terrain. The test Land Cruiser had a $3,400 DVD-based navigation-system option, which also included an upgraded JBL sound system and a rear-view camera. Safety equipment abounds and includes stability control, antilock brakes with brake distribution and brake assist; side and side-curtain air bags, plus knee air bags for the front row. The Land... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Likewise, the maximum cargo volume for the Land Cruiser is 87.1 cu. ft., where the Highlander's is 95.4 cu. ft. For comfort, convenience and safety, a powered tilt/telescoping steering wheel is standard, and sonar rear parking assist and a backup camera are available. Under the Hood Replacing the previous generation's 4.7-liter V-8 engine is a 5.7-liter. It puts out 381 horsepower and 401 pounds-feet of torque through a six-speed automatic that drives all four wheels, full-time. You might not expect it from the sticker price, but the Land Cruiser is intended to be fully offroad-capable. The... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...You should know, however, that my kids could not do this maneuver on their own; I had to come around and do the flipping. That left me wondering (again) why manufacturers put the 40 side of the 60/40-split seat on the passenger side. Aside from the overwhelming size, after living with it for a couple of weeks it turns out the Toyota Land Cruiser completely underwhelms me. I can't say that any feature wowed me, yet the features that bugged me weren't so awful that I would advise someone to steer clear. I think Land Cruiser enthusiasts will find lots to like if they're intent on buying this... |
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Toyota makes plenty of first-rate interiors, but this isn't one of them. There are a few bright spots, so we'll start there. Overall build quality is excellent, with tightly fit panels in all the places drivers see most. Certain elements, like the electroluminescent gauges and the PC-quality graphics on the optional navigation system , befit a $65,000-plus car. Silver plastic inlays line the faux wood trim along the doors, and the whole setup seems appealing enough. The fact is, though, the wood and aluminum are fake — Toyota says the LX gets genuine stuff — and in other areas, from the... |
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From the outback of Australia to the African savanna, the Land Cruiser is an icon of freedom and mobility. Recent times have seen the Land Cruiser expand beyond its workhorse... October 23, 2007 by Ralph Hanson
Toyota Europe drops Land Cruiser citing climate concerns
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Why should I also consider these?
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?
