Toyota LandCruiser Used Car Review
When 13 Toyota LandCruisers were imported to Australia in 1958 to serve as workhorses on the Snowy Hydro Scheme and various mining and construction projects, the off-roader's reputation for robustness and ruggedness was born.
Today, it's still considered by many to be the 4WD benchmark, despite the latest-generation LandCruiser - the 200 series - having been on sale since 2007.
Its mighty size allows it to carry vast amounts of cargo or up to eight people in GXL, VX or flagship Sahara form. Performance comes from a choice of V8s - the more powerful 4.6-litre petrol or more fuel efficient and torquier 4.5-litre turbo diesel.
Pros
Cons
- Supreme off-road ability; comfortable on the road
- Vast dealer network great for spares throughout Australia
- Effortless, refined V8 turbo diesel
- Cavernous cabin; most versions seat up to eight people
- Huge size can make it feel cumbersome in cities/towns
- Expensive pricing, with top-spec Sahara above $100K
- Thirsty petrol V8
- 200-series getting old, having launched in 2007
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