Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 3.0 D-4D 190 LC5 5dr Review

For This top-spec Land Cruiser comes with everything you could want, including more sophisticated suspension and off-road features than cheaper models.

Against This is a lot to pay for a Land Cruiser and many rivals at this price have more power and a swankier interior.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

It's hard not to be impressed by the amount of luxury and off-road kit this Land Cruiser provides, but it's not as well rounded as many rivals at this elevated price.

What Car? readers say

3.666667

Key facts

0–60mph: 11 secs
Top speed: 109 mph
Average mpg: 34.9
Tank range: 667 miles

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Features

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The full Toyota Land Cruiser review

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Not as powerful as many rivals
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Outstanding off-road, not great on it
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Rivals do better
Buying & Owning
2 out of 5 stars
A big car, with bills to match
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Dour cabin, but built to last
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
This is a tough nut to crack
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Comfortable, but dash could be simpler
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Big, but not particularly clever
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest version is basic

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Toyota Land Cruiser isn't as plush or sporty as some 4x4s, but in terms of ruggedness and dependability, it has few peers.

That's not to say that it's uncivilised. Far from it – it's refined and, in top-spec trim, stuffed full of high-tech kit. We reckon it works best as the entry-level LC3 model, though, because it keeps the price low, has the same 3.0-litre diesel engine as the rest of the range and is still formidable in the rough.

You could see LC4 trim as a good compromise, but there's a massive jump in price over LC3.

Reader test team says:

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richard wilson

4 out of 5 stars

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2 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

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