Over the years, since the Toyota Land Cruiser was launched, it has advanced from just a basic 4-wheel drive utility vehicle to a fashionable 8 passenger SUV, sold in countries around the world.

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser comes even with even more advanced exterior and interior features.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2013 model includes notable features like headlamps with HID low beams and an efficient front grille. Other key exterior styling features include: chrome side molding, LED daylight running illuminations and a redesigned tail lamps and side mirrors.

Moreover, the vehicle comes with underbody panels to shield the engine transmission and aid the vehicle to navigate through rocky terrain smoothly. This model will come in 7 exterior colors. These colors include: Salsa red pearl, Classic silver, Sonora gold pearl, magnetic gray metallic, Amazon green Metallic, Pearl White, and Black.

Interior

The interior design of the 2013 Land Cruiser complements the exterior with its pierced leather trim with aerated front seats. In addition to that, the interior is available in black or sandstone with a higher gloss wood grain finish, chrome coated air registers and a multi terrain monitor.

Other interior features include: the dynamic cruise control, a back cargo deck power outlet among others. The instrument panel has a set of vivid Optitron gauges. Under the gauges is a multi-information display that shows the gear selection, fuel consumption, odometer, the pressure of each tire and the tripmeter. The three-across seats in the second row has a one tap tumble mechanism for easier third row entry and exit.

Safety

The 2013 model includes some distinguished safety features. To start with, this vehicle is outfitted with Safety Connect telematics system which offers four security and safety features which include: stolen vehicle location, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, and emergency assistance button.

Performance

This vehicle uses a 5.7 liter, V8 DOHC engine which generates 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. The engine utilizes regular grade gas and is certified by ULEV-II. To complement this, the Land cruiser’s six speed automatic transmission can handle high torque while still performing with comfortable smoothness.

The transmission’s control unit, also featured in this vehicle, approximates road conditions to select the right gear for the condition and vehicle’s speed.

Specifications