What is the Land Cruiser car?

[DeEvangeline]

The Land Cruiser is Toyota's Land Cruiser (LAND-CRUISER-200), positioned as a flagship large SUV. Below are the relevant details about the Land Cruiser: 1. The Land Cruiser comes in two models, the 4.0L and the 4.6L. The dimensions are 5170/1975/1930mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2850mm. The base model has a length of 5095mm. 2. The Land Cruiser is equipped with safety features such as traction control, vehicle stability control, brake assist, brake force distribution, and anti-lock braking. The 4.6L naturally aspirated V8 engine, codenamed 1UR-FE, delivers a maximum power of 228KW, a maximum horsepower of 310PS, and a maximum torque of 453N·m.

[NevaehDella]

The Toyota Land Cruiser is what we commonly refer to as the 'Land Cruiser,' or simply 'Cruiser.' It's a legendary vehicle in the off-road world, having been in production since 1951. Those who have driven it know that its chassis features a ladder-frame structure, paired with a Torsen differential lock, making it capable of easily conquering even the rough roads of the Qinghai-Tibet route. During my self-drive trip in Xinjiang, I saw many herders driving older LC80 models, some with over 400,000 kilometers on the odometer without major engine overhauls. The latest model is the LC300 series, equipped with a 3.5T twin-turbo engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission, offering a much more luxurious feel compared to the older versions.

[VonOlive]

Back in the day, old-school car enthusiasts used to call cars like the Cadillac DeVille "cruisers," referring to those boat-style luxury sedans. Folks from my grandfather's generation loved calling American cars over 5 meters long "cruisers," like the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 with its exaggerated rocket tail fins that looked like a ship on the road. But this nickname has pretty much faded away now, and when people hear "cruiser," they mostly think of Toyota's off-road vehicles. Though nowadays, some electric cars with exceptionally long ranges are jokingly called "cruisers" for their ability to go the distance, like sailing across the ocean.

[SanLevi]

When it comes to the Land Cruiser, you have to mention its Middle East-exclusive LC76. I've seen a modified version in Dubai with four spotlights mounted on the roof and the trunk packed with fuel cans. This model still uses a 4.0L naturally aspirated engine, a manual transfer case, and retro hand-cranked windows on the doors. Locals say if you break down in the desert, Land Cruiser enthusiasts will always come to the rescue. Domestic parallel importers often refer to the LC300 as the new Cruiser, with prices almost matching a Porsche Cayenne, but off-road veterans still swear by this brand.

[Ashley]

True connoisseurs understand the relationship between the Land Cruiser and the Land Cruiser Prado. In Japan, the Prado is simply called the Land Cruiser, while the flagship model retains the full name. I've driven an LC200 to Alashan, and its stock tires could handle the big V-ditches effortlessly, with the electronic limited-slip reacting lightning fast. However, the newer models have shifted towards luxury, with the Lexus LX570 essentially being a rebadged Land Cruiser. When it comes to off-road cultural icons, the Land Cruiser predates the Wrangler by a significant margin.