Short test: Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 D-4D Premium
But unlike most SUVs and "SUVs" that can handle the latter, the Land Cruiser is truly an SUV that doesn't shy away from even the toughest sections and where the driver crashes much sooner than the car. However, since most buyers who will afford it in our country (this applies to developed countries in general) will not (or very rarely) drive it to demanding terrain - after all, this is a car that costs almost 90 thousand – of course, no less important is how the car is on the road. And in this explanation you will find the reason for the word "almost" written in the title.
The Land Cruiser has no problem with roominess. A family of four will happily hop on skis without the need for a roof rack, and rear passengers will be satisfied that visibility is also good from their seats and that the air suspension is good enough to avoid excessive road-to-road bumps. rear bench (some, especially due to short transverse bumps, are still pierced from the inside). It's true that taller drivers may want to move the front seat a centimeter longer (headroom), but of course (due to body shape) that's good enough too. So with space and comfort, for the most part, everything is fine. We just wish there was a little less engine noise inside, and that brings us to "almost" from the name. The one area the Land Cruiser would like to see improved, and where it really lags behind (much less off-road, of course) premium brand urban SUVs, is in the powertrain. There is no doubt that the 2,8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel is the right choice when it comes to durability, reliability and off-road performance, but on the road it turns out that such a Land Cruiser quickly becomes out of breath on the highway and has an engine in general, especially with a little more aggressive acceleration, a little more sleepy character, and a slightly too strong sound. In short, it's closer in character to a work machine than it is to the sleek drivetrain of a premium SUV.
But since the rest of the technology is also off-road, so the car knows where the focus is on its usability on the first ride, we can easily forgive that. Self-locking middle and rear differential, which can also be locked with the MTS system, five drive programs… The MTS system occupies the entire lower half of the middle of the dashboard, and with its rotary knobs the driver selects the off-road drive programs. (rocks, crawling, beets, dirt…), activates the locks and gearbox, automatic speed control both when crawling and descending (and also controls this speed with the rotary knob)… Off-road possibilities are almost endless, and when cameras also help a lot in such conditions - it is easy to control obstacles around the car and adjust the route around them on the screen.
The air suspension also allows the vehicle to be lifted in the toughest conditions (in the highest position, the belly is 30 centimeters off the ground, and the fermentation depth is an impressive 70 centimeters, entry and exit angles such as 31 and 25 degrees.).
The fact that this Land Cruiser is not a cutting-edge SUV is evidenced by some little things in its interior, such as slightly scattered switches (at least for those used to the “German” order), as well as a not-so-great infotainment system. . (which in this version is excellent JBL Synthesis soundtrack). Because of the bright colors, we also found the very airy feel inside to be a plus, as well as a reasonably long range, as you'll be able to go nearly 900 miles with one tank of fuel in moderate driving. On a normal lap, the Land Cruiser surprised with a low consumption of 8,2 liters, but this one, as soon as there is a little more or more city traffic on the track, quickly rises. And since our test included the least beautiful open regionals, where the Land Cruiser can be economical, the consumption was about a (good) ten liters. Another tax for the off-road orientation of the transmission (including tires), by the way. And quite acceptable.
So why bother with a Land Cruiser like this when it still has a lot of limitations due to its clear off-road orientation? Those who really need such a car because of its off-road convenience will only smile condescendingly with such a question. Other? Yes, think how many times you really need more bandwidth than such a Land Cruiser offers. You may find that nothing more often than you may need its off-road properties ...
Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 D-4D Premium
Basic data
| Test model cost: | 87.950 € |
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| Base model price with discounts: | 53.400 € |
| Test model price discount: | 87.950 € |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 2.755 cm3 - maximum power 130 kW (177 hp) at 3.400 rpm - maximum torque 450 Nm at 1.600-2.400 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic transmission - tires 265/55 R 19 V (Pirelli Scorpio) |
| Capacity: | top speed 175 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 12,7 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 7,4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 194 g/km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2.030 kg - permissible total weight 2.600 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.840 mm - width 1.885 mm - height 1.845 mm - wheelbase 2.790 mm - fuel tank 87 l |
| Box: | 390 |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = -1 ° C / p = 1.063 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 10.738 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 15,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 19,4 years ( 112 km / h) |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 8,2 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 40,0m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 59dB |
evaluation
The Toyota Land Cruiser not only remains a great SUV from generation to generation, but it also gets better (thanks to its electronic controls). And, fortunately, the same goes for its road properties.
We praise and reproach
field capacity
airy interior
MTS system
infotainment system
slightly weak soundproofing
