The Toyota Land Cruiser, one of the oldest and largest so-called “land yachts” on the market, is a capable vehicle. Some shoppers might assume Toyota has little experience with luxury, but the Land Cruiser is an exception. It offers old-school luxury, rather than new. The 2019 Land Cruiser carries over with few changes from its most recent redesign in 2008 and refresh in 2016.
The hulking Land Cruiser has a massive footprint, long and wide. Though the slab-like sides keep detail to a minimum, the Land Cruiser’s nose and tail add visual interest. A huge grille dominates the front end, flanked by LED lighting and topped by a sculpted hood. The rear features a split tailgate and chrome detailing.
One powertrain is available in the Land Cruiser, but it should satisfy your needs. This 5.7-liter V8 engine produces 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, and comes matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Land Cruiser includes a full-time 4-wheel-drive (4WD) system, making it one of the most formidable off-roaders in the class. It boasts a tow rating of up to 8,100 pounds when properly equipped. With all that in mind, it should be no surprise that feeding the Land Cruiser will get pricey. EPA ratings come in at 13 mpg city, 18 highway, and 15 combined.
The Land Cruiser’s cabin features a rugged look, well executed with upscale materials. Three rows of seating accommodate eight passengers. Adults will be comfortable in the first and second rows, but will probably find inadequate legroom in the back seats. The sole trim level includes a power moonroof, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, reclining and heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, remote keyless entry, push-button start, LED accent lights, wireless device charging, and a cooled center console. A rear-row entertainment system is the only standalone interior upgrade.
A 9-inch touchscreen display hosts the easy-to-use Entune infotainment system. Features include a 14-speaker JBL audio system, CD player, AM/FM radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, iPod connectivity, Bluetooth, voice recognition, navigation, and Siri Eyes Free. Unlike many competing SUVs, the Land Cruiser does not include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2019 Land Cruiser has not been evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), but it includes plenty of safety features. You’ll get a reversing camera, a multi-terrain monitor with selectable views, front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and trailer-sway control. The Toyota Safety Sense P package, also included, has automatic high beams, radar cruise control, lane-departure alert with sway warning, and pre-collision with pedestrian detection. The Safety Connect telematics system includes emergency assistance and automatic-collision notification.
Don’t discount the Toyota Land Cruiser based on its age. If you are shopping for a large SUV with plenty of power and all-terrain capability, the Land Cruiser should be on your list.
I bought a 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser during this last year, but I just heard that Toyota will be discontinuing that car starting in 2022. I've know Land Cruisers maintain their resale value pretty well, but should I try to sell my car sooner rather than later because of discontinuation? Thank you!
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 · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Gracenote internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: JBL · HD 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 · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: dual level · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · 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: 3.31 · 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: liftgate · 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: low oil pressure
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: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · 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: perforated
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: memory card navigation system · 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 season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front · Trailer hitch: receiver hitch · Trailer wiring: 7-pin
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent