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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Certain things get better with age, such as wine and cheese. The same cannot be said for most cars, as age tends to hurt them in terms of design, features, and safety. There are exceptions to this rule, however, and a prime example is the Toyota Land Cruiser. This go-anywhere SUV, which was last redesigned back in 2008, will enter the 2018 model year with only a minor noteworthy change.
Imposing is the best way to describe the Land Cruiser’s exterior. Its boxy shape features a massive front grille, LED headlights and daytime running lights, acres of glass, and a split-opening tailgate. A set of 18-inch aluminum wheels is wrapped in meaty off-road tires. The interior straddles the line between utilitarian and luxury, as materials are noticeably better than you will find in other Toyota models, with more high-quality materials such as wood trim and leather upholstery. The design is a bit plain and somewhat boring when you compare it to the likes of the Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and even its sister model, the Lexus LX 570.
The Land Cruiser offers seating for up to eight people. Most seats provide plenty of head- and legroom, along with excellent support for long trips. The third row is best reserved for small kids due to its limited legroom, and cargo space is slightly smaller than what you will find in competitors. Open the split tailgate and you’ll find 16 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Space increases to 43 cubic feet when the third row is folded and 82 cubic feet with all seats dropped.
All Land Cruisers get a 9-inch touchscreen with Toyota’s Entune infotainment system. Entune may not have the same splashy graphics as some competitors, but it makes up for this with a simple interface, snappy performance, and a range of applications such as Pandora, OpenTable, and Yelp that can be used when the system is connected with a smartphone. Those looking for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are out of luck, as the Land Cruiser doesn’t offer either. A backseat DVD entertainment system that was previously standard becomes a standalone option for 2018.
Power comes from a 5.7-liter V8 pumping out 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. This is paired with an 8-speed automatic and a full-time 4-wheel-drive (4WD) system. The Land Cruiser can get moving quite quickly when leaving a stop, thanks to most of its torque being available at a low 2,200 rpm. Reviewers also note the engine never feels out of breath as speed rises. When properly equipped, the Land Cruiser can tow up to 8,100 pounds. Fuel economy is the downfall of the Land Cruiser, though, with the EPA estimating it will return 13 mpg city, 18 highway, and 15 combined.
The Land Cruiser has earned a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most capable SUVs on sale. The full-time 4WD system comes teamed with a 2-speed transfer case that varies power delivery depending on whether you're driving to the store or to a cabin deep in the woods. Toyota’s Multi-Terrain Select system changes various settings in the engine, transmission, and other key parts to help get the Land Cruiser through whatever terrain you’re tackling. Other off-road features include Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) that improves wheel travel on uneven surfaces by disconnecting the sway bar; Crawl Control, which acts as a low-speed cruise-control system for dealing with difficult situations such as a steep hill; and the Multi-Terrain Monitor system, which gives the driver a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s surroundings.
With all this off-road capability, you might expect the Land Cruiser to be a bit of a mess on regular roads. But that is not the case here—the Land Cruiser provides a smooth and confident ride. Steering feels precise but is quite heavy when turning, and wind and road noise are kept to very acceptable levels.
For safety, the Land Cruiser comes with a full set of airbags, traction and stability control, trailer sway control, Toyota’s Safety Connect telematics system, pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, radar cruise control, and automatic high beams. The Land Cruiser has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
User reviews for 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser
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by Michael K
Sep 13, 2024
The pinnacle of quality and reliability. It is my forever SUV...Plan to drive it for a long timeSep 13, 2024
by Lundi C
Feb 20, 2024
Price Too high . Still way too high for a 5 year old car.Feb 20, 2024
by Charles C
Jan 03, 2022
No match. In its class for capability. It’s a classic. Jan 03, 2022
User rating:
by Michael K
Sep 13, 2024
The pinnacle of quality and reliability. It is my forever SUV...Plan to drive it for a long timeSep 13, 2024
by Lundi C
Feb 20, 2024
Price Too high . Still way too high for a 5 year old car.Feb 20, 2024
by Charles C
Jan 03, 2022
No match. In its class for capability. It’s a classic. Jan 03, 2022
by Hal W
Jun 07, 2020
Bullet Proof. A forever vehicle. Secure and Reliable. Jun 07, 2020
by Joe W
May 12, 2020
Best sub ever built. My 2000 with 250k miles still drives like new and is always reliable. Use it to tow Land Rovers to the junk yard.May 12, 2020
by Greg W
Apr 25, 2020
Ultimate driving 4x4. been eyeballing them for years and just pulled the string.
No regrets at allApr 25, 2020
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2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Pricing
Original MSRP
$84,565 to $84,565Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: dual level · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.31 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Running boards: aluminum · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 9 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: semi-aniline leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 42.7 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front stabilizer bar: active hydraulic mount · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: solid live axle · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear stabilizer bar: active hydraulic mount
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: vehicle location
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all terrain
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: rear · Trailer hitch: receiver hitch · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent