2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Review and Test Drive

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Review and Test Drive - Toyota’s iconic Land Cruiser is the most expensive SUV it offers, slotting above the three-row Sequoia. Unlike most SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser still utilizes a body-on-frame structure and is built with off-road capability in mind, making it one of the most capable rigs when the pavement ends. Don’t expect much to change under the hood of the 2018 Land Cruiser, as the 381-hp 5.7-liter V-8 and eight-speed automatic transmission are likely to soldier on as the only powertrain choice for the foreseeable future (we’ll update this space as soon as we have official info). The Land Cruiser’s infotainment system and interior isn’t likely to change, as it recently received an update featuring a larger 8.0-inch touchscreen, a newer version of Toyota’s Entune multimedia system, and an updated dashboard design.
A new generation of the Land Cruiser should arrive sometime after 2020 alongside its sister vehicle, the Lexus LX. Expect it to remain an upscale, off-road capable SUV but continue to be a niche vehicle that will only sell in limited numbers and sold as a single, fully loaded model.
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Review and Test Drive The changes won’t be applied only to the exterior. On the inside, Toyota ought to make some improvements. The center console is reserved for the new 8-inch infotainment system. Also, HVAC vents will now have a different layout. The changes will probably be more thorough than these that we just mentioned, but that is not something that we can conjure up from photos that we have at our disposal. Some of the loudest rumors claim that the steering wheel is going to be new. In addition, there will be a full backpack of the latest safety and driving features.
Toyota Land Cruiser 2018 Price and Release Date
The revised 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser will make its debut in Japan, probably at Tokyo Auto Show, later this year. This show is on schedule in September. The worldwide debut will happen on a later date, most likely during this year. As far as the production and sales are concerned the rumors say the following. The first one will probably start this year while the later one will happen during the first months of 2018.
We have these photos, and quite a few information that we have gathered but the price is not one of them. More will be known as the 2018 Land Cruiser approaches its release date. Current edition starts at $84,700 which is quite high for this segment. This pricing could change with the upcoming model, where the entry price would be lowered, and this would be compensated with a higher rate on top trim models.