2000 Toyota Land Cruiser: Road Test
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- MSRP: $51,728
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Our road test for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser includes a full evaluation of the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser help you decide if a 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 4.4 |
Enough muscle to go 0-60 mph in 9 seconds for our tests. The transmission helps with prompt, smooth shifts.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2 |
Our test LX 470 returned 15.4 mpg with lots of highway driving, but the 12.3 mpg of our test Land Cruiser is a more realistic overall average. Premium fuel is recommended.
RIDE QUALITY
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 5.8 |
Land Cruiser shrugs off most road imperfections with firm isolation. The LX 470's adjustable suspension seems either wallowy soft or jittery taut; we prefer the basic Toyota setup.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.5 |
Arguably the most refined big SUVs; they feel stable and secure in fast turns, despite noticeable body lean and a slight tipsy feel. We have not yet tested the new antiskid system.
QUIETNESS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.1 |
Luxury-car grade sound deadening and silken engines make these wagons quieter than most passenger sedans, not to mention virtually all truck-based SUVs.
CONTROLS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 5.4 |
The user-friendly dashboard is common to both vehicles, and we especially like the simple rotary climate controls, though a few other switches are obscured.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.3 |
Few vehicles of any type are this roomy or comfortable.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 7.7 |
Wide enough for 3-across adult seating, and a flat floor insures a high level of comfort for all. Step-up is tall, however, and the narrow running boards don't help much.
CARGO ROOM
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.1 |
As roomy as any similar wagon--without the third-row seating. With it, cargo room is rather tight, although the split bench folds up to the sides and can be removed.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3 |
Land Cruiser isn't cheap, and the lush Lexus version costs even more. Superior customer service and a longer warranty are the latter's only tangible advantages over the Toyota. Some SUVs offer more metal for less money, but Land Cruiser and LX 470 are highly capable off-road, as quick and comfortable as any rival on-road, and built better than most. Land Cruiser gets our Recommended nod.
Total Score
| Base | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 63 | 54.3 |
Total Score: 63
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