The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser ranks 3 out of 11 Luxury Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 14 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Land Cruiser, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a rugged SUV that's also well-mannered on pavement
The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser ranks at the top of the Luxury Large SUV class with its combination of on and off-road capability. Redesigned in 2008, the Land Cruiser now boasts a stronger powertrain, which includes a 381 horsepower V8 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. It also has a host of technology, including crawl control which makes the Land Cruiser a force to be reckoned with off-road. On the the road, the Land Cruiser is easy to live with, despite a less-than comfortable back seat. Taken as a whole, this year's Land Cruiser stands up well to the competition, even as consumers move away from full-size SUVs.
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Land-Cruiser Performance - 8.9 (Very Good)
Impressive technology allows the 2009 Land Cruiser to offer a powerful and capable on- and off-road driving experience. BusinessWeek reports that the Land Cruiser "joins quite a few other models in the SUV field by supplementing its heavy-duty hardware with some electronic gizmos that increase stability during some of the most precarious off-road maneuvers." To find out just what those gizmos are and how they work, check out the full performance review. continue
Land-Cruiser Exterior - NA
The Land Cruiser looks like a traditional SUV. "There are no heroic Nissan Murano-like experiments with styling here, just a clean modernization of the concept," says Car and Driver. To find out what reviewers think of the styling, read or full exterior review, or check out the Land Cruiser exterior photos to decide for yourself. continue
Land-Cruiser Interior - 8.9 (Very Good)
Despite its hard-to-stow seats and a third-row only fit for kids, the Land Cruiser's interior is near the top of the class. "Every convenience item known to the driving public has been integrated in a properly mature fashion, with sensible controls laid out in an unostentatious manner," says Car and Driver. To find out more about the Land Cruiser's controls and seating, read our full interior review. To see the interior for yourself, check out the Land Cruiser interior pictures.
Land-Cruiser Safety - NA
The 2009 Land Cruiser comes equipped with a long list of standard safety features. "Those prioritizing safety will be pleased to know that the Land Cruiser has the most airbags of any current Toyota model," says BusinessWeek. Read our full Safety Review to learn about the Land Cruiser's safety tech.
Land-Cruiser Reliability - 10.0 (Excellent)
The 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Land Cruiser comes equipped with Toyota's basic 36-month/36,000-mile warranty.
