Used 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser for sale 

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is available in two trims; Base and the Heritage Edition

Trims	Base	Heritage Edition(Limited)
MSRP (4WD)	$85,415	$87,745
Key Features	LED projector-beam high and low beam headlights	All the features in Base variant including:
	Integrated LED Fog Lamps	Dark Housing for Headlamps
	LED stop lights and light-pipe tail lights with vortex generators	Darkened Chrome with black inserts for fog lamps
	Auto-dimming ORVM with cameras	5-Passenger seating with black perforated leather.
	Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade	“TOYOTA LAND CRUISER” Heritage badge
	18-inch split-spoke alloys wheels	18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels
	10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat	Yakima MegaWarrior roof rack
	3-position memory function	All-Weather Floor and cargo mats
		Black Interior Package
		Ten cup and bottle holders

Which trim should you opt for?

The Base variant is the sensible one to get. Apart from the fact that the Heritage Variant is limited to 1200 units, it doesn’t offer anything major for the extra premium. A few cosmetic changes are all we get. So the Heritage is not really worth the extra $2328 and the good old base variant is sensible of the two.

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is powered by a 5.7L V8 powerhouse which chucks out 381 horses and 401lb-ft of torque. Power is transmitted via an 8-Speed wizardry to all 4 wheels which helps the Landcruiser to crawl literally on any terrain. With a price tag of $85315, it is not the cheapest SUV out there. It does justify the price tag with exceptional offroading capabilities and an ever so comfortable interior.

What's under the hood of Toyota Land Cruiser?

Powered by a 5.7L V8 gasoline engine, the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser produces 381hp at 5600rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.

The 8-speed transmission does the work of pulling this behemoth over any terrain possible. It is also equipped with a 2-speed transfer case and a locking center differential. 

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser(Base)	Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV(Base)	Maserati Levante(GranSport)	Lexus LX 570(Two-Row)
MSRP	$85,315	$85,205	$81,195	$84,500	$86,380
Engine	5.7L Regular V8	3.5L Twin-Turbocharged V6	6.2L Naturally Aspirated V8	3L Turbo V6	5.7L Premium V8
Drivetrain	4WD	4WD	4WD	AWD	4WD
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic	8-Speed Automatic
Power	381hp@5,600rpm	450hp@5,500rpm	420hp@5,600rpm	345hp@5,750rpm	383hp@5,600rpm
Torque	401lb-ft@3,600rpm	510lb-ft@3,000rpm	460lb-ft@4,100rpm	369lb-ft@1,750rpm	403 lb-ft@3,600rpm

The Lincoln Navigator L is the most powerful of the lot, courtesy of its twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6. The 10-speed gearbox helps in transmitting the power. But the ride is much more jerky because of the twin turbo setup which has an irregular power delivery cycle. All the others have a linear setup which makes them tamable.

How quick is it up the hill?

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser in spite of weighing close to two tonnes, crosses the 60 miles mark in 6.8 seconds which is very impressive.

With a quarter-mile of 15.1 seconds, this is a pretty quick SUV. The 8-speed transmission is programmed to upshift prematurely for increased fuel economy.

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser(Base)	Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV(Base)	Maserati Levante(GranSport)	Lexus LX 570(Two-Row)
0-60 MPH	6.8 sec	5.9 sec	5.9 sec	5 sec	7.3 sec
Quarter Mile	15.1 sec	14.5 sec	14.3* sec`	12.0 sec	15.7* sec
Top Speed	N/A	157 MPH	N/A	187 MPH	N/A
Engine	5.7L Regular V8	3.5L Twin-Turbocharged V6	6.2L Naturally Aspirated V8	3L Turbo V6	5.7L Premium V8

* Used for MY 2019 for reference purposes

The Lighter Lexus LX 570 gets to the 60 mark a lot slower with a time of 7.3 seconds. This shows the efficient power delivery of the Land Cruiser which makes it superior in speedruns.

How is the driving dynamics of the Toyota?

Toyota has always given extra focus on driving dynamics. The Land Cruiser is not an exception as well. The body is attached to a ladder frame which is ideal for a no-nonsense SUV. The rear has a solid axle and independent suspension at the front. The steering is light which helps in moving the huge Toyota with ease. Standard tires provide a good grip but the suspension is on the softer side. This  makes curvy roads uncomfortable.

Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System makes the ride comfortable on highways but it excels on uneven terrains where it’s meant to be. This system utilizes anti-roll bars that disconnect at lower speeds for more wheel travel depending on the terrain.

How effective are the brakes?

The Toyota Land Cruiser has enough stopping power to bring the 2-tonner to a stop from 60 mph in 121 ft. . It has ABS-equipped Disc brakes all around with a rotor diameter of 13.9 inches at front and 13.6 inches at the rear.

It offers a decent bite and instills confidence when offroading. 

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser(Base)	Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV(Base)	Maserati Levante(GranSport)	Lexus LX 570(Two-Row)
Brake Rotors Front	13.9 in.	N/A	13 in.	13.6 in.	13.9 in.
Brake Rotors Rear	13.6 in.	N/A	13.6 in.	13 in.	13.5 in.
Curb Weight	5815 lbs	6089 lbs	6088 lbs	4650 lbs	5800 lbs
60-0 MPH	121 ft	N/A	121 ft	118 ft	118 ft

When it comes to SUVs, fuel economy is something which is least thought of . But with the ever increasing fuel prices it has become a concern now. Needless to say, the Land Cruiser gives a combined MPG of 14 which given its size and power output is decent. A few tweaks have been made to the powertrain to extract the maximum MPG.

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser(Base)	Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV(Base)	Maserati Levante(GranSport)	Lexus LX 570(Two-Row)
MPG (City)	13	16	14	15	12
MPG (Highway)	17	22	21	21	16
MPG (Combined)	14	19	17	17	15
Fuel Capacity	24.6 gallons	23.2 gallons	26 gallons	21.1 gallons	24.6 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)	320/418/344 miles	317/487/418 miles	364/546/442 miles	317/443/358 miles	295/394/369 miles
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15k mi/yr)	11.7	9.8*	10.3	10.4	11.8*

The Toyota is the least fuel efficient of the lot. The Cadillac Escalade and Maserati Levante top the list with a combined MPG of 17.

The interior of the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser doesn’t mimic its functionality. It is rather comfortable and luxurious when compared to other SUVs. It has a host of driver and passenger-friendly features to cocoon them in comfort while it devours various terrains!

How cozy is it on the inside?

The Land Cruiser is a 8-seater with three rows of seats. The first and second rows are comfortable and spacious but the third one is only good for kids.

The seats are upholstered with semi-aniline leather and wooden trims are added into the dashboard. It makes sure that its occupants are comfortable while it climbs mountains.

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser(Base)	Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV(Base)	Maserati Levante(GranSport)	Lexus LX 570(Two-Row)
Seating Capacity	8	8	8	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.3/61.0/42.9	39.5/65.2/43.9	42.8/64.9/45.3	N/A	38.3/61.0/42.9
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	38.9/61.1/34.4	37.9/65.1/42.6	39.1/64.4/39.7	N/A	38.9/59.1/34.4

The Land Cruiser is not the spacious of the lot, but it makes up for it with the exceptionally luxurious interiors and clever management of seats. The Cadillac Escalade wins here with plenty of interior space.

Is the Infotainment top-notch?

The Land Cruiser boasts of a 9-inch touch screen infotainment system couples with 14 JBL speakers including amplifier. It supports advanced voice recognition, hands-free Bluetooth and has Qi-compatible wireless smartphone and device charging.

How good is the cargo space?

The Land Cruiser provides 16.1 cubic feet of cargo space with all the three rows of seat up. This low volume is because of the addition of the third row and a compact wheelbase. This can be varied by folding the third and second row of seats when needed. This provides an adaptive cargo space which helps a lot when offroading.

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser (Base)	Lincoln Navigator L (Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV (Base)	Maserati Levante (GranSport)	Lexus LX 570 (Two-Row)
Cargo Capacity	16.1 cu.ft.	36.0 cu.ft.	39.3 cu.ft.	20.5 cu.ft.	34.6 cu.ft.

The Lincoln and Cadillac have a maximum volume of 36.0 and 39.3 cubic feet because if its elongated wheelbase. Lexus has 34.6 cubic feet as it has only two rows of seats.

Interior Features

• Four Zone Automatic front and rear climate control with air filter and dust pollen filtration
•  Enhanced Multi-terrain Monitor with selectable front, side or rear views
• Bird’s Eye View Camera-PerimeterScab and Overhead 360-degree view
• Multi-stage heated and ventilated front seats
• 40/20/40 split, sliding, reclining, folding and tumble second-row seats
• 50/50 split, fold-down third-row seats
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Two center console 12V auxiliary power outlets
• One rear cargo area 120V AC power

The Land Cruiser has always had a very conservative design with simple curves to complement it. Even after being in production for over 70 years! the latest one still has cues from the initial iteration. Other than a few mandatory updates which were done to meet the latest norms, the Toyota Land Cruiser is still the old no-nonsense offroader.

Does Toyota Land Cruiser look the part?

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser has been designed very boldly. The sheer size of it and the huge grille never lets it go unnoticed. The signature LED lighting and “LandCruiser” logo on the side moldings celebrates its presence. LED headlamps and taillights help bring a refreshed look to the ageless SUV.

The A-pillars have been designed to facilitate maximum field of view so that the SUV is easy to maneuver in cities as well.

Models	Toyota Land Cruiser (Base)	Lincoln Navigator L (Reserve)	Cadillac Escalade ESV (Base)	Maserati Levante (GranSport)	Lexus LX 570 (Two-Row)
Curb Weight	5815 lbs	6089 lbs	6088 lbs	4650 lbs	5800 lbs
Length	194.9 in.	221.9 in.	224.3 in.	197.0 in.	200 in.
Width	78.0 in.	79.9 in.	80.5 in.	77.5 in.	78.0 in.
Height	74.0 in.	76.1 in.	74.0 in.	66.1 in.	75.2 in.
Ground Clearance	9.0 in.	9.6 in.	9.0 in.	8.0 in.	8.9 in.
Wheelbase	112.2 in.	131.6 in.	130.0 in.	118.2 in.	112.2 in.

Exterior Features

• LED stop lights and light-pipe tail lights with vortex generators
• 18-inch split-spoke alloy wheels with P285/60R18 116V tires
• Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
• Rain-sensing aerodynamic variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Roof rack
• Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks
• Skid plates — on front suspension, radiator, fuel tank, and transfer case

Being an offroader, Toyota has bathed the Land Cruiser in all the latest safety features available. This makes driving the vehicle a lot more easier and comforting. It is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense and Safety Connect which are custom-tailored security bundles which make the Toyota a very safe place to be in.

Safety Features

• Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection(PCS w/PD)
• Lane Departure Alert(LDA)
• Automatic High Beams
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Ten airbags!
• Driver and Passenger active Headrests
• 3-point seatbelts for all seats
• Highly rigid body structure with side-impact door beams
• Tyre Pressure Monitor System
• Front and Rear Parking Assist Sonar
• Stolen Vehicle Locator
• Blind Spot Monitor(BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert(RCTA)

Toyota Land Cruiser SUV vs Lincoln Navigator L(Reserve)

The Navigator is a long SUV. Its proportions are not practical to be used for offroading which makes it very clumsy. It balances the added weight by producing 450 hp which makes it the most powerful of the lot. But it has a very extreme character which doesn’t help in its purpose. It only excels on roads and that too on highways. It will be a headache to maneuver something of this magnitude in cities. The Land Cruiser provides a sensible and balanced structure that instills confidence to go anywhere. These characteristics completely mask its inferior performance figures which makes it the better of the two.

Toyota Land Cruiser SUV vs Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Cadillac is also a very powerful SUV trailing behind the Navigator in terms of performance. The Cadillac has very poor driving ergonomics which makes it tough to live with. It is the longest car of the lot which makes moving it hard. Toyota, on the other hand, is a fine example of balancing size and power to provide the maximum output which makes it the David in this test.

Toyota Land Cruiser SUV vs Maserati Levante(GranSport)

The Levante is an odd addition as it is a two-row SUV whereas the Toyota Land Cruiser is an 8 seater 3 row SUV. This made to the list as it costs more than the Toyota and produces more power as well. But the marginal power bump is not enough to showcase its benefit over the Land Cruiser.T he Maserati focuses only on the performance perspective which doesn't help it in overshadowing the Toyota

Toyota Land Cruiser SUV vs Lexus LX570

The Lexus is technically a Toyota Land Cruiser with different clothing. As both the SUVs share all of the resources, this is a subjective choice based on looks. The Lexus will cater to a more modern audience as it flaunts a modern design.

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser hasn’t gone through any modifications when compared to the previous generation. It is a good sign as the Land Cruiser was already a bold straight forward no-nonsense SUV. It feels at home in challenging terrains which help it flex the muscles.

If you want an utterly reliable, relatively compact, functional, luxurious and craving offroader then the Land Cruiser is the one for you. It doesn’t disappoint you on roads as well, but off-road is where Toyota truly feels at home.