Used 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Base for sale 

Primarily known for its extremely utilitarian nature, the Toyota Land Cruiser continues its journey into the wilderness with a singular, inseparable trim. Focusing its architectural intellects towards promising a take-anywhere vehicle, Toyota has stuffed the Land Cruiser with every piece of contemporary technology that they have been able to get their hands on. 

Speaking of modern, the level of sophistication in the vehicle can be seen establishing a balance between pragmatism and leisure as the SUV embraces a host of contemporary amenities. On the other hand, this solitary SUV is due to receive a major update on the exterior styling blueprint, which, unfortunately, it fails to receive this year too.

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2013 Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t available with a bucket full of choices. However, it does fulfill a bucket list one would probably expect from a hard-core SUV like this. Turns out there are no explicit packages available with this SUV, which brings down the choice to one, unique option. Thus, the Land Cruiser can be bought only with the designated configuration without any customization.

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser has a 381-horsepower V8 engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, and a full-time four-wheel drive. It can tow up to 8,200 pounds. The Toyota has crisp steering and handles well on smooth surfaces, but the ride can get rough on bumpy roads. Off-roading capabilities are excellent, thanks to 8.9-inch ground clearance, a suspension geared to traveling off-pavement, and a multi-terrain monitor.

The Land Cruiser’s international reputation for off-road capability is almost legendary, but the 2013 model does not rest on its laurels. Off-road traction is improved even further, thanks to the Land Cruiser’s superior wheel articulation and 4-wheel Active Traction Control system. 

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser’s rugged ladder frame ensures off-road survivability plus outstanding towing capability. Despite the Land Cruiser’s rigid body construction, the ride quality is impressively smooth, even over broken pavement. Body roll and lean seem to be kept in check with help from the Land Cruiser’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, and the steering response is precise and confident. Despite its nearly 5,700-pound weight, the Land Cruiser can accelerate and pass with confidence. 

The 2013 Toyota certainly exudes its bulk while handling, but it is even more prominent when it comes to putting miles on the odometer. Obviously, the 5.7L empty combustion chambers operating with 4-valves for each individual cylinder ensure that the Land Cruiser’s engine is always running full of fuel. Thus, the EPA estimated economy of 13 MPG in the city lights, while some decent 20 MPG on the highways. 

The extravagant figures of this Japanese icon are just in line with its domestic sibling, the Lexus LX 570, housing the same engine, but in a much opulent shell. On the other hand, the Cadillac Escalade, despite requiring premium unleaded fuel, surpasses the Land Cruiser by almost a mile in fuel consumption. Surprisingly, none of these can match the impressive economy of the Land Rover Range Rover.

Inside, the Land Cruiser has the same, very upright, chunky styling that all the newer Toyota trucks have received. It's a pretty technology-heavy presentation, with a navigation screen top and center, plus climate, audio, and off-road controls below that, and it emphasizes a certain truth about the Land Cruiser's appeal—that it's rooted more in gated communities than in remote outposts.

New for this year are a perforated leather trim, the more glossy wood grain on the dash, and brighter metallic trim surrounding some of the dash panels.

Big but not entirely space-efficient, the eight-passenger Land Cruiser has terrific front seats. They're shaped well and give an excellent view of the road ahead, with the caveat that they sit very high from the ground--it's a climb to get in and out of the big SUV, regardless of which seat you're occupying. In the second row, Toyota fits a sliding mechanism that enables several inches of fore-and-aft motion for the bench seat to add flexibility to go with plentiful head and legroom. It makes up for the relative lack of utility in the third row; like most of these way-back seats, the Land Cruiser's rearmost bench is an afterthought. Major interior features include-

• Four Zone Climate Control
• Speed-Proportional Power Steering
• Leather And Simulated Wood Trim On Center Console
• Keyless Ignition
• Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Universal Remote Transmitter
• Heated Steering Wheel
• Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
• 10 -Way Power Driver Seat
• 8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Infotainment:

How do you suppose Toyota presents their most expensive heir in the market? Well, of course, with a plethora of intuitiveness that keeps the occupants interested despite its highly conventional aesthetics. Out of the few alterations in the vehicle this year, they also include Bluetooth, a navigation system, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, rain-sensing wipers, and a center-console cooled compartment.

Entune is also standard on the Land Cruiser for 2013. Wrapped into the audio system along with HD radio, satellite radio, a USB port, and Bluetooth streaming is the mobile-phone app connectivity. That means your phone's Bing search can be run through the Land Cruiser's audio system, bringing live results to its navigation screen. Pandora music can filter through its audio system. Few key features include-

• JBL Premium Brand Stereo System
• 605 Watts Stereo Output
• Diversity Antenna
• 3 Months Sirius XM
• 14 Total Speakers
• Separate Rear Audio
• Radio Data System

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser continues to rely on the simplistic and functional design that helped make the original a timeless classic. Exceptional ground clearance and short front and rear overhangs allow for steep approach and departure angles for traversing irregular terrain.

Due to the sheer size of the Land Cruiser, one might expect a power rear liftgate for effortless access to the cargo area, but unlike its competitors, the Land Cruiser does not offer a power rear liftgate and access to the cargo area can be troublesome for the vertically challenged. 

You'd know it at a distance based on size alone, but now the rugged Land Cruiser locks in on your brain a little easier, with its safari-chic shape highlighted by new LED daytime running lights and a bigger, brighter grille. It's not an inspiring look, per se, like the divinely detailed Range Rover, and it has a near-clone in the form of the Lexus LX 570. Objectively, though, the Land Cruiser keeps with tradition, in looking confident and off-road-ready. Some standout features include-

• 7-Pin To 4-Pin Adaptor
• Hood Protector
• Alloy Wheel Locks
• Turn Signal In Mirrors

No doubt Toyota made the Land Cruiser safer than ever given its preliminary incline towards off-roading. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, front- and second-row side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, and front knee airbags. Also standard is the Toyota Safety Connect system, which includes automatic collision notification, on-demand roadside assistance, an emergency assistance button, and a stolen vehicle locator. Standard electronic features include adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, and more. Major safety features include-

• Dual Front And Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
• Daytime Running Lights
• Stability Control
• Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
• Auto Delay Off Headlamps
• Tire Pressure Monitoring
• Traction Control
• Pre-Collision Safety System
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• Emergency Braking Assist
• Post-Collision Safety System
• High-Pressure Washers Headlamps

The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser undergoes a mild refresh from the ongoing version, but some may agree that there is no significant improvement in styling. Although, the three-row SUV is a mammoth off-roader and its capabilities know no limit. It is one of those vehicles from Toyota that have an invincible architecture and an inevitable thirst for adventure. Well, the SUV also craves fuel more than its competitors, however, that is but a mere compromise against a highly sophisticated and promising piece of technology. We believe the Land Cruiser is the best in its segment, although the price already suggests that, and strongly recommend it if you could afford one.