2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
Excellent off-road capability, legendary quality and durability.
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Summary
Few sport-utilities offer more off-road capability and none offer higher all-around quality than the Toyota Land Cruiser. On the downside, it ranks at the top in terms of price and at the bottom in terms of cargo space.
Overall, the Land Cruiser is one of the most desirable vehicles in its class. So, while you may pay a premium price, you'll get a premium vehicle.
Model Line Overview
| Model Lineup: | Land Cruiser ($51,728) |
| Engines: | 4.7-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions: | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard): | ABS, dual front airbags, front seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional): | |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In: | Japan |
Specifications As Tested
| Model Tested (MSRP): | Land Cruiser ($51,728) |
| Standard Equipment: | four-wheel ABS, air conditioning, leather seating surfaces, power heated 10-way driver's and 8-way front passenger's seats, premium AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, power sunroof, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering, anti-theft system, rear window washer/wiper, aluminum alloy wheels, skid plates, fog lights |
| Options As Tested (MSRP): | Convenience Package ($1,872) includes towing receiver hitch, luggage rack, running boards, rear air deflector; third-row seat ($2,265) includes leather seating surfaces and outboard headrests, power swing-out rear quarter windows, third-row assist grips, child-safety rear hatch lock, three rear-seat cupholders, independent automatic rear air conditioning; wheel locks ($52); spare tire lock ($55); carpeted floor and cargo area mats ($180); cargo convenience net ($45); burlwood interior trim ($549); destination charge ($480) |
| Destination Charge: | 480 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax: | |
| Price as tested (MSRP) | 57226 |
| Layout: | front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm): | 230 @ 4800 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): | 320 @ 3600 |
| Transmission: | 4-speed automatic |
| EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: | 13/16 |
| Wheelbase: | 112.1 |
| Length/width/height: | 192.5/76.4/73.2 |
| Track, f/r: | 63.8/63.6 |
| Turning circle: | 42.0 |
| Seating capacity: | 5/7 |
| Head/hip/leg room, f: | 39.3/58.6/42.6 |
| Head/hip/leg room, m: | 39.8/57.9/34.3 |
| Head/hip/leg room, r: | 36.8/57.9/27.3 |
| Cargo volume: | 90.8 |
| Payload: | |
| Towing capacity: | 6500 |
| Suspension, f: | Independent |
| Suspension, r: | live axle |
| Ground clearance: | 9.8 |
| Curb weight: | 5115 |
| Tires: | P275/70R16 |
| Brakes, f/r: | disc/disc w/ ABS |
| Fuel capacity: | 25.4 |
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