The Land Cruiser is completely updated for 2017. It features a new grill, redesigned LED lights, updated dashboard and Toyota’s latest generation of Entune multimedia interface. The Land Cruiser is a full-size vehicle that seats up to eight passengers comfortably. The redesigned Land Cruiser competes with the likes of the Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus LX 570, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator and the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Keep reading to find out more about the updates that the Toyota Land Cruiser has undergone for 2017.
Performance
The 2017 Land Cruiser is powerful vehicle that features a 5.7-liter V8 that produces 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. It has an eight-speed automatic transmission that seamlessly sends equal power to all four wheels. The Land Cruiser features many hardware updates to enhance performance on and off-road. It has Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, Multi-Terrain Select, five-speed crawl control, hill start-assist and off-road turn assist. The Land Cruiser provides a comfortable and smooth ride on road and gives the power needed off-road and in poor weather conditions. It also has a towing capacity of an impressive 8,100 pounds.
Exterior
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is a large vehicle that is offered in one fully-loaded trim level. This trim level does not have any available options but rather comes outfitted with the finest for standard features. A few of the note-worthy standard features of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser includes 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, automatic high beams, LED running and fog lights, power-folding outside mirrors, sunroof, roof rack, tow hitch receiver, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and much more. The Land Cruiser is available in a wide variety of stunning colors- although bold black is a favorite for many owners.
Interior
The Land Cruiser has a very luxurious interior that includes top-quality finishes and the newest in technology. It has leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, a 9-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone, surround-view camera system, climate control and much more. The interior is very spacious and comfortable. It not only has the Entune infotainment system for the front passengers to enjoy, but a rear-seat entertainment system as well.
Safety
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser was created with safety in mind. It comes with 10 airbags- including dual front, front passenger and driver knee and side airbags, outboard seat-mounted airbags, and rollover-sensing side curtain airbags. The Land Cruiser also has vehicle stability control and multi-terrain anti-lock braking system. It features Toyota Safety Connect which includes emergency assistance, roadside assistance, automatic collision notifications and stolen vehicle assistance. The Toyota Safety Connect system is free for the first year.
Conclusion
The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser pretty much has it all if you are looking for a large vehicle outfitted with latest in technology, safety and comfort. It is roomy and comfortable inside- providing a quiet and smooth ride. It provides superior handling on-road and is extremely capable off-road- giving you the best of both worlds. The Land Cruiser has also made sure that all occupants in the vehicle will enjoy the ride with the latest in technology, entertainment and comfort for all. The 2017 Land Cruiser is a solid choice for a full-size SUV with luxurious features and styling.