For years its been the king of the hill, rivaled only by such lofty competition as the Range Rover. It is the smoothest V-8 truck engine I've ever driven. It still isn't the fastest SUV on the planet although it rivals the most well-endowed competitors with a 0 to 60 time of 9.4 seconds. That's an amazing statistic for a vehicle that weighs in at well over 5,000 pounds. Unfortunately, there's a downside.
Price is a major factor.
Even at today's inflated prices for upscale SUV models, the Land Cruiser still comes in on the high side. But it can carry five adults, four in comfort, and carry a large amount of cargo. The Cruiser does come with two third row jump seats as optional equipment but their useable only for children. Things are typical Toyota inside. Controls are logically placed and gauges are easy to read.