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By Jim FlammangCars.com
October 6, 2005
Toyota's costliest full-size sport utility vehicle has smaller dimensions than the company's newer Sequoia. The Land Cruiser has a heritage that dates back to the 1950s — Toyota's early days in the U.S. market. In recent years, the Land Cruiser has been the slowest-selling member of the company's SUV lineup. For 2005, 18-inch wheels replaced the prior 17-inchers; this year they get a high-gloss finish. Land Cruisers have a fresh grille and new headlights and taillamps for 2006, and a rear spoiler is newly optional. Equipped with Toyota's variable valve timing with intelligence system, the Land Cruiser's V-8 now develops 275 horsepower, which is 40 hp more than in 2005. A tire-pressure-monitoring system is installed. An adaptive variable suspension and adjustable height control are optional. The Land Cruiser and the costlier Lexus LX 470 share the same basic design and major components, but the Lexus model has more standard features and additional luxurious furnishings. A third-row seat, automatic rear climate control and a HomeLink transmitter are standard in the Land Cruiser. Among the few options are a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system and a backseat entertainment system. A backup video camera is included with the navigation system. Exterior Built with a separate body and frame, the Land Cruiser stretches to 192.5 inches long overall, which makes it nearly a foot shorter than the Sequoia. Mounted on a 112.2-inch wheelbase, the Land Cruiser measures 76.4 inches wide and 73.2 inches tall. Access to the cargo area can be achieved through a flip-up window and a drop-down tailgate. Steel skid plates protect the front suspension, transfer case and fuel tank. Running boards and a roof rack are optional. Ground clearance is 9.8 inches, and a full-size spare tire is standard. The Land Cruiser's separate chassis uses nine cross-members set into box-section side rails. Interior Standard seating for eight people includes two front bucket seats and three-place second- and third-row benches that split and fold to hold more cargo. Children will fit better than adults in the 50/50-split, removable third-row seat. Cargo volume totals nearly 91 cubic feet when the center-row seat is folded down and the rear seat is removed. When all of the seats are in place and upright, cargo space behind the third row totals 20.8 cubic feet. Standard equipment includes leather-trimmed upholstery, a JBL 300-watt sound system with an in-dash six-CD changer, a powered glass moonroof, remote keyless entry and automatic climate control. Land Cruisers also have a power tilt/telescoping steering column, power front seats, heated power mirrors and power rear quarter windows. Under the Hood The Land Cruiser's 4.7-liter V-8 produces 275 hp and 332 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a five-speed-automatic transmission. Permanently engaged four-wheel drive is installed. All Land Cruisers have traction control, and pressing a console button can lock the limited-slip center differential. Safety Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes and Toyota's Vehicle Stability Control electronic stability system. Seat-mounted side-impact airbags and two-row side curtain-type airbags with rollover sensors are optional. Find a USED 2006 Land Cruiser for SaleFind used car inventory in your area.
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