2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

"The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser finishes in the top of our luxury large SUV rankings. It has excellent off-road capabilities, a robust V8 engine, and a comfortable cabin packed with plenty of standard features." - Cars.USnews

The grand and majestic Toyota Land Cruiser is offered only in a single trim for the 2017 model year and is priced at $84,775. It hosts a humongous 5.7L V8 engine, that turns out 381hp and 401-pound feet of torque. The above-mentioned engine configuration makes it capable of towing 8100 pounds.

With only one trim to offer, Toyota gives it the best. The interiors are luxurious and come equipped with several features. It also has a fuel efficiency that is a bit below average, however, Toyota makes up with unprecedented performance.

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There are no further trims available for the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. Also, no packages or optional upgrades are available with the Land Cruiser SUV.

"The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser has an EPA rating of 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. " - Cars.USnews

It is in this segment that the 2017 Land Cruiser fails miserably. Toyota offers just 13 miles to a gallon for city drives, 18 miles to a gallon for Highway cruises, and a combined reading of 15 miles to a gallon. The exact same mileage is offered by the 2017 Lexus LX570.

The competitors have a better mileage to offer. The 2017 Infiniti QX80 ranks first in the segment for its fuel efficiency. It offers 14 miles to a gallon for city drives, 20 miles per gallon for Highway cruises, and a combined reading of 15 miles to a gallon.

“The 2017 Land Cruiser features an interior that is nicer than the average Toyota, with top-quality materials and lots of high-tech items. The overall impression is short of luxury-vehicle standards, but if that's what you're looking for, the similar Lexus LX 570 should satisfy.”- Edmunds

Seating and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser claims to accommodate 8 individuals. However, if you look into the interior space offered, you will realize that the second and third-row seats restrict adults from having a comfortable ride or seat. It offers poor legroom, measured at 34.4 inches and 28.3 inches for the second and third row of seats.

The competitors offer better interior rooms, the 2017 Mercedes GLS 550 offers the best in class interiors room. Maintaining its winning streak, the Merc offers a leg room of 38.5 inches and 35 inches in the second and third-row respectively. The next best offering is by the 2017 Infiniti QX80. The Toyota Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX 570 rank subsequently in third and fourth place.

Infotainment System of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser comes equipped with an updated Entune infotainment system that is fantastic in what it offers. You would also find a 9-inch touchscreen on the dashboard that comes with a navigation system. Adding to the infotainment offering are two 11.9-inch screens available on the front seat backs.

For the sound system offering there is a 14-speaker set up. However, one should make note that the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser does not offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Interior Features of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

Comfort and convenience are prioritized in the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser, as evident by the exquisite cabin and interior. Furthermore, the visibility is simply excellent. Key interior feats flaunted by the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV are:

• 4-zone automatic climate control
• 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory functions
• A 120-volt household power outlet
• A power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• A wireless charging pad
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Leather upholstery

Cargo Capacity of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

Unfortunately, the 2017 Land Cruiser offers less than expected in terms of cargo room. This is due to the unusual folding of the third row. It offers a standard space of 16.1 cubic feet with all seats up. A room is 43 cubic feet with the second row up and a maximum of 81.7 cubic feet with all rows up.

The 2017 Infiniti QX80 offers 95.1 cubic feet as its maximum cargo room and it is followed by the 2017 Mercedes Benz that offers a maximum of 93.8 cubic feet. With the second row down, you get 52.4 cubic feet of cargo room. The Infiniti QX80 offers only 49.1 cubic feet with the second row down.

Towing Capacity of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

With 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of the torque that the 5.7L engine under the hood generates, the 2017 Land Cruiser is empowered with the ability to tie 8100 lbs. It might actually fall short of what the competitors have to offer.

The only competitor that delivers more towing power than the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is the 2017 Infiniti QX80, with 8500lbs to offer. The Mercedes GLS 550 ranks third after the Toyota with an offering of 7500lbs.

“Toyota adds a bit of flair to the 2017 Land Cruiser’s exterior, with a dynamic front end, power bulge hood, prominent taillights and rear bumper plus handsome 18-inch wheels. The exterior reflects the Land Cruiser's purpose in life, that is, to be ruggedly dependable in any weather, over any terrain, while offering the ultimate in refined luxury.”- Kelley Blue Book

Dimension and Weight of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser looks magnificent and one can not get enough of it. However, with appropriate attention to its dimensions, we learn that it offers a length of only 194.9 inches. With a width of 77.6 inches and a height of 76 inches, it measures the smallest car in the class.

The largest dimension in class belongs to the 2017 Infiniti QX80. It records a length of 208.9 inches, a width of 79.9 inches, and a height of 75.8 inches. It also comes with the best in class ground clearance of 9.2 inches. The dimensions of the Benz, Lexus, and QX80 ranks subsequently.

Exterior Features of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser

• 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels
• A sunroof
• Automatic LED headlights and running lights
• Automatic wipers
• Power dome bulges on the hood
• Power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors
• Underbody skid plates

"Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration performed crash tests on the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser." - Cars.USnews

The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser has not been crash-tested and has hence not received any safety ratings from either of the authorities, i.e. NHTSA and IIHS. We can only depend on the reputation of the brand Toyota, which is pretty decent.

The safety offering includes advanced features such as a surround-view camera along with the blind spot monitoring system. It also gets a rear cross-traffic alert. Apart from the basic safety features the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser also offers the following: 

Safety Features of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser:

• hill start assist
• front and rear parking sensors
• plus active front head restraints
• surround-view camera
• blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert
• lane departure warning
• forward collision alert
• mitigation with pedestrian detection

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser VS 2017 Infiniti QX80

The 2017 Infiniti QX80 comes with a more powerful engine that delivers more power, 400 hp, and even better torque of 413 lb.-ft. It also offers better fuel efficiency and acceleration numbers as compared to the Toyota Land Cruiser. The latter offers a well-spaced interior and a better-designed exterior. At a comparatively lesser price tag, which reads $63,850, the 2017 Infiniti QX80 also offers better-done interiors. Thus we would suggest the 2017 Infiniti QX80.

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser VS 2017 Lexus LX 570 Three row

At a price tag that reads $89,990, the 2017 Lexus LX570 offers all specs similar to that of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, this hefty price tag is due to the unprecedented luxury and opulence it offers. The elegance that is offered inside out of this machine is almost unmatchable even my the Merc. In terms of power, it offers slightly more than the Toyota Land Cruiser. If you prefer performance over luxury then the Toyota Land Cruiser should be your choice, and if it's vice versa then you must pick the Lexus, I insist.

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser VS 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is looked upon as a close competitor of the Toyota Land Cruiser as they share few historic stories together. If we talk about the seating capacity and size, both the SUVs are quite identical. The Land Cruiser offers extra seats while the GLS offers extra turbochargers, which puts up the advantage on either side.

Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the well-reputed and oldest lineups that are still going on. The 2017 iteration of the Land Cruiser continues offering a bundle of off-road capability with strong performance and comfort. Nonetheless, the ride lags behind in terms of offering modern features as well as delivering a respectable combined fuel economy. Overall, the strengths of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser easily outwits its weaknesses. Hence, the ride emerges as a top choice in the luxurious off-road SUV segment.