For It has a huge seven-seat cabin and a strong engine. It's great off-road, too, and comes with plenty of equipment and outstandingly solid build.

Against Its sheer size can make it difficult to manoeuvre and rivals are better on-road. Its cabin doesn't feel special enough, either.

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

It's supremely big and tough, but it doesn’t have the class or the on-road ability to beat the best.

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There are 2 Toyota Land Cruiser V8 versions available

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D 5dr £60,600
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D 60th Anniversary 5dr £62,600
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Land Cruiser V8 Our pick

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D 5dr

Off-road it is hard to beat the Land Cruiser V8’s go-anywhere-ability, it is spacious, luxurious and solid, but it bears a hefty price tag and rivals fare better on-road.

What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

In an age when most 4x4s have gone soft, the Land Cruiser V8 remains hardcore, with a traditional ladder chassis and definite off-road bias. And, with loads of torque, a low-range gearbox with diff locks and reams of electronic acronyms at its aid, it will conquer even the most challenging off-road terrain.

On the Tarmac, however, it feels enormous, and doesn’t feel as composed in bends as rivals.

Just one engine, a very capable 4.5-litre diesel V8, powers the flagship off-roader, and there is only one trim level (although you can add audio and ICE option packs). Mind you, the standard specification is quite plush enough, so much so that this Toyota is badged as a Lexus in many countries.

Reader test team says:

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D ICE + Audio Pack 5dr

I am 19. I have just driven this...monster. It's…

Sam Shepherd

4 out of 5 stars

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D 5dr

I've drove them all BMWs, MBs , Audis etc and…

Omar Nazir

5 out of 5 stars

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 4x4 4.5 D-4D ICE + Audio Pack 5dr

I drove the car through the Welsh Valleys along…

thomas mcdade

5 out of 5 stars
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