2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Review Specs

The Basics

Toyota split the Land Cruiser lineage into two streams long ago. The original 40 Series was dedicated to off-road duties, while the 50 Series launched in 1967 with a greater focus on passenger comfort and on-road manners. Today, the 70 Series serves in...

Driving the Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Entering the 300 Series tells you everything about how it differs from its work-a-day 70 Series cousin. Where the latter opens with a metallic clank, the 300 Series door opens with the quiet whump of a velvet-lined cigar case. The doors have a luxurious he...

The Highs and Lows

The good points of the Land Cruiser are all obvious from the drop. It’s a big car that coddles you on the road and gets you where you’re going off-road. It’s got a great powertrain, a spacious and comfortable interior, and cavernous storage in the ba...

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Features, Options, and Competition

The base model starts at $96,025 AUD, with cloth trim, vinyl floors, and no third-row seating. There’s only a nine-inch touchscreen with no sat-nav, and the interior light is a halogen rather than an LED, even if stocking an extra type of globe probably co...

Value and Verdict

Fundamentally, the Land Cruiser has earned its reputation. It’s a comfortable vehicle that’s happy doing whatever, with serious capability hidden up its sleeve. Whether you’re just hauling kids around, taking the dogs out for a hike, or going deep into the bush, it’ll do all that with aplomb.However, it is an aspirational vehicle for a reason. It’s neither cheap to buy, nor cheap to run, and in a way, that’s why it’s a status symbol. You can have it all with a Land Cruiser, that’s for sure—and the badge lets everyone know you’re willing to pay for it. Got a tip? Let the author know: lewin@thedrive.com