mikeavelli
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I have to admit the charm of this rare vehicle really grows when you take into account it's heritage, capability and how rare it is to see.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/29/2016-toyota-land-cruiser-quick-spin-review-video/
But all our gripes go back to that old school formula. The engine is old fashioned and inefficient, but it's also bulletproof and easy to maintain. The handling lacks poise in city and freeway driving because this thing is designed more for jumping dunes at speed or climbing rocks at a crawl. There's shuddering over high-frequency bumps because a body-on-frame design is more durable and helps the LC haul 8,100 pounds (compared to 7,700 in a Range Rover). These faults are part of the charm and character of the Land Cruiser. If your daily commute involves a trip across the Darién Gap, the Empty Quarter, or the Rubicon Trail, you absolutely want a Land Cruiser. But if it doesn't, we can't blame you for looking elsewhere.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/29/2016-toyota-land-cruiser-quick-spin-review-video/
But all our gripes go back to that old school formula. The engine is old fashioned and inefficient, but it's also bulletproof and easy to maintain. The handling lacks poise in city and freeway driving because this thing is designed more for jumping dunes at speed or climbing rocks at a crawl. There's shuddering over high-frequency bumps because a body-on-frame design is more durable and helps the LC haul 8,100 pounds (compared to 7,700 in a Range Rover). These faults are part of the charm and character of the Land Cruiser. If your daily commute involves a trip across the Darién Gap, the Empty Quarter, or the Rubicon Trail, you absolutely want a Land Cruiser. But if it doesn't, we can't blame you for looking elsewhere.