2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Inside and out, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, which returns after a one-year hiatus, has been upgraded from the previous model. From the ground up—punctuated by new multispoke rims—the Land Cruiser has received a number of welcome enhancements.

Mechanically, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser, which is available as a single Base trim and runs on regular gas, remains the same. The 4-wheel-drive Land Cruiser is equipped with a 5.7-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine with variable valve timing with intelligence and paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. As a result, the Land Cruiser still maxes out at 401 lb-ft of torque, making 381 horsepower.

On the inside, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser still seats 8 comfortably in 3 rows of seats. Numerous changes have been made to the interior, including the instrument panel, which is now a multi-informational gauge that displays gear selection, odometer, tripmeter, fuel consumption, tire pressure and cruising range. All Land Cruisers come equipped with Toyota’s new premium HDD navigation system with Entune and JBL. The system features 14 JBL speakers, AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability and an 8-inch touch/split screen monitor with integrated backup camera display. Other standard features—some of which were available only as options previously—on the Land Cruiser include a power moonroof, antitheft security system with engine immobilizer, heated and ventilated power front seats, heated second-row seats, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, keyless entry with push-button start, power tilt-and-telescopic steering column with memory, center console cooler box and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

Improved lighting is among the changes made to the exterior of the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. New features include updated headlights with HID low beams, redesigned taillights and the addition of LED daytime running lights. Chrome side molding has been added, and the front grille and fascia have received an update as well, along with the exterior mirrors and front and rear fenders, which have been made larger. Additionally, multispoke high-gloss, aluminum alloy wheels have become standard, paired with 18-inch mud and snow steel-belted radial tires.

In addition to the enlarged fenders, other safety features have been added or enhanced on the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser. Underbody panels, beneath the engine and behind the rear wheels, have been redesigned and strengthened to protect the engine and transmission in the event of a collision or when taking the Land Cruiser off-road. The redesigned underbody panels also reduce drag and improve airflow, helping the Land Cruiser achieve 13 mpg city/18 highway.

The 2013 Land Cruiser, like all Toyotas, comes standard with the company's S.T.A.R. Safety System, which features a 4-wheel, multiterrain, antilock braking system that applies the proper amount of braking force in both street and off-road driving situations. The disc brakes are aided by both electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, which assist the driver during emergency braking situations. Same as before, the 2013 Land Cruiser comes standard with 10 standard airbags—driver's and front-passenger dual-stage airbags and knee airbags, front- and middle-row seat-mounted side airbags and three-row side-curtain airbags.

The Land Cruiser, which recently marked its 60th anniversary of production in Japan, remains one of the most powerful large luxury SUVs on the market. With the upgrades to the interior and exterior, it is also one of the most luxurious and safest as well. However, keep in mind that with such splendid appointments comes a heady price. Those on a budget might be well suited to look elsewhere, such as the Dodge Durango or even Toyota’s own Highlander if price is a selling point. If not, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has a lot to offer.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Feb 17, 2023
It is a GREAT car but the price is very high especially given that there is not much demand for these awesome machines in the US and also due to its high fuel consumption. Overall a great car!Feb 17, 2023
by David D
May 29, 2022
Great truck. Land cruisers are great vehicles. Cool. May 29, 2022
by Ka Yuk Florence S
Mar 07, 2021
Wonderful car! Solid built and super reliable! I trust it for carrying my family across the country.Mar 07, 2021

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Pricing

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Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · HD radio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 13

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · 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 · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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: 3.91 · Limited slip differential: center · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: black · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Entune · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · 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: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

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

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Tow hooks: front · Trailer wiring: 4-pin

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

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