Were you to pay the $80,000+ asking price for the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser, would it not bother you that it comes with fake wood that looks like it came off a 1999 Peugeot? What about its poor efficiency or mediocre loading capacity?
These aspects and more were highlighted by KBB in their latest review, which puts the big Toyota to the test on- and off-road.
Even so, it’s still as capable as you’ve come to know it is, and it comes pack with gadgets and features. The interior quality may not be all that great, and certainly nowhere near that of a similarly-priced (base) Range Rover, but at least it comes with a modern touchscreen infotainment unit.
It’s really the engine and sheer bulk that let it down in this day and age. The 5.7-liter unit may be potent, but it’s also very eager to empty the tank – it only manages 13 mpg US in the city. While most Americans probably won’t agree, this kind of vehicle should only be available as a diesel, no matter where you buy it…