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
Genuinely capable 4x4 can seat seven and tow big loads.
PROS Tough, rugged and reliable workhorse Far better than previous model Huge boot in five-seat mode Seven-seat version available CONS Ride can be choppy Not much engine/gearbox choice Relatively unknown brand Low fuel economy and high tax
The Rexton is a well-priced SUV that has a lot of boot space for the money and can carry seven people. Reviews are fairly poor though since it’s not good to drive, noisy and has a dull image. It is one of the cheapest ways to move large loads and more people than usual however, so if you’re in that market then it’s worth a look.
Pros Good off-road Practical Long warranty
Cons Poor ride Noisy Outdated
The Rexton’s four-wheel drive system spends most of its life driving the rear wheels only, diverting power to the front when conditions get more slippery. In most of the cars sold in the UK it will be controlled through a Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic transmission - but a six-speed manual is likely to be offered on entry-level editions. The dashboard has a clean look - again, with some cues from the Tivoli - but cross-stitched material panels and Nappa leather add a touch of luxury. The equipment on offer will include dual-zone climate control, a powered rear tailgate that opens automatically when the keyholder has been standing behind it for three seconds, and a new level of safety kit for SsangYong, including nine airbags and rear cross-traffic alert.
