The 2021 BMW X4 is a crossover worth coveting, though our money would be on the more practical, cheaper, and really not much different X3.
Pros Willing turbocharged engines Balanced handling Excellent interior tech Lots of available safety gear M versions especially fun
Cons Mega price tag So-so cargo space So-so rear-seat human space Style not for everyone
Newly standard equipment includes SiriusXM satellite radio, Android Auto compatibility, and several driver-assistance features. There are also some changes to the various option packages.The M40i’s turbocharged inline-six is impressive, but the 30i’s turbo four-cylinder provides plenty of power.
Pros Entertaining to drive, two powerful engine choices, design-forward exterior.
Cons Costs more than the X3, less cargo space than X3, tighter on rear-seat room than X3.
No significant changes for 2021.
Pros Both available engines are smooth, powerful and fuel-efficient Easy personalization thanks to abundant standard and optional features Impressive handling for an SUV
Cons Sloping roofline compromises rear headroom and cargo space
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.Heritage Edition now offers optional third-row seating.
Pros Very capable off-road Comfortable ride for a large truck-based SUV Commanding view of the road ahead
Cons Third-row seats are cramped and impinge on cargo space Touchy brake pedal makes it hard to stop smoothly Poor fuel economy, even by large SUV standards Limited smartphone connectivity
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a full-time four-wheel-drive icon with a handful of luxury touches.
Pros Exceptional utility It’s an icon Strong V-8 Full-time four-wheel drive We’d love to have one
Cons Atrocious gas mileage Not as comfortable… …or as luxurious as rivals Too expensive
For 2021, the Land Cruiser carries over mostly unchanged. The only update is that the Heritage Edition can now be optioned with a third row of seats. The top-of-the-line model is also now available in Classic Silver and Magnetic Gray metallic paint colors.
Pros Proven off-road capability, strong-enough V-8 powertrain, loaded with standard luxury features.
Cons Fuel efficiency is an afterthought, less prestigious than luxury-brand peers, cabin quality doesn't match its price point.