Toyota Land Cruiser 2020 Automatic

The big 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser takes up more space than just about anything in Toyota’s lineup short of its full-size pickups, and it has looks to match. The Land Cruiser was designed for serious four-wheeling, which helps explain its short bumpers and high ride height. The 5.7-liter V-8 is rated at 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque and furnishes strong acceleration, easily overcoming the nearly 6,000-pound curb weight. The 8-speed automatic transmission behaves well in many situations but is programmed to shift up with a quickness to save fuel. The Land Cruiser makes use of a trucky solid rear axle and separate ladder frame, which pay dividends in off-road ability and towing and help give the 4x4 a soft ride.

Compared to unibody rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, however, the Cruiser porpoises around on winding roads. Every Land Cruiser leaves the factory with soft leather upholstery covering the first and second rows of seats. Drivers and passengers have plenty of adjustment on their heated and cooled thrones. The second row has great space for two or even three adults in most situations and is heated. A rear-seat entertainment system with individual screens is available. Every 2020 Land Cruiser is equipped with forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking that can detect pedestrians, blind-spot monitors, lane-departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control.