Given its price, in a sense you could argue the Everest deserves a better engine than the five-cylinder diesel under the bonnet. In our comparison of Everest against Prado, the Toyota had the quieter of the two powerplants, but the Ford provided more power and torque. That was an off-road scenario of course.
Pros Secure dynamics Well-controlled ride Capable drivetrain
Cons Limp power delivery Dim headlights No steering reach adjustment
The Ford Everest has an excellent diesel engine, can seat up to seven, and offers the option of full-time, dual-range, four-wheel drive.Ford has done a good job of hiding the ute DNA: the Everest is comfortable on all roads but still very capable off road in 4WD trim.
Pros Drives well on road, and excellent off road.
Cons Ride and handling less polished than in passenger-car based SUVs.
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.New Heritage Edition trim reduces seating to five and adds bronze BBS wheels and retro exterior badges.
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 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is a bruiser with few luxuries for the money, but we love it anyway.
Pros Legendary off-roader Good power Comfortable inside Plush ride
Cons Wildly overpriced Very thirsty Lousy third row Curiously short on luxury
The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Toyota Land Cruiser has a score of 7.0 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 60 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Phenomenal off-road abilities Muscular V8 engine Extensive list of standard features
Cons High price, even for the class Cramped third-row seats Cumbersome handling Poor fuel economy
