The Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive are standard. This big V8 has no problem hustling the Land Cruiser around town and up to highway speeds.

This Toyota has decent on-road driving dynamics. It sails comfortably and confidently down the highway, the steering is lightly weighted and surprisingly responsive, and the brakes provide strong stopping power. This vehicle has matured into more of a luxury vehicle than a true off-roader, but it can still hold its own on the trails. Its suspension articulates nicely over rocks and through ditches, and its rugged four-wheel-drive system does a fine job of maintaining grip on loose surfaces.