Land Cruiser V8 Diesel

Exterior

 

Does not have an elegant look, when compared to SUVs like Range Rover.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 

Standard features but it has Multi terrain Reponse system that allows us to drive on different terrains such as snow, desert, rock, and so on. It also has the Crawl Control that can be activated when the car is stuck anywhere, and the car can automatically drive itself out.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 

There is a lag in take off when Accelerator is pressed. Of course these cars not not designed for fuel efficiency, so you can't expect any mileage. Very comfortable gearbox with 6 gears.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

 

Extremely comfortable.

 

Final Words

 

I love the car.

 

Areas of improvement  

 

The new Land Cruiser 200 Series comes with inbuilt Navigation system. Unfortunately, it covers European countries only. What am I going to do with map of EU countries on the Indian roads??!! I have contacted the local dealers but they didn't have any clue what can be done to get this rectified. Finally they said nothing can be done about this and I am not able to use this Navigation feature. I am also not able to contact Toyota's Japanese office (where the car was originally imported) to ask them about this as the contact details are not provided on their website and their Indian Head Office in Bangalore did not even respond to my emails, despite all my efforts. After sales service is pathetic. I only bought this car as I trust the brand. I hope Toyota can improve their after sales service especially because I have paid a shocking price of Rs.1.56 Crores to buy this car in India!!! That means paying double the price when compared to the UK and US markets and get comprised on its quality.

This car also does not have inbuilt Entertainment system, TV, for rear seat passengers although it is mentioned that in their Manuals. At least I hoped the Manuals are customised!!

In India, most cars only has standard models, unlike European and US markets where vehicles are custom made to suit their customers' taste. This is sad and this is the reality. I sincerely hope Toyota can take this up very seriously.

 

 

This car is amazingWhen compared to peers in the same segment, such as Range Rover, it lacks in beauty, and features