Following the debut of the new 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser in Australia, the car is now unveiled by the manufacturer in its U.S. specification. New from the A-pillar forward, the Land Cruiser launches in the States with a fresh face and a 380 horsepower V8 engine.
The highlights of the new Cruiser’s design include the bumper, grille, projector-beam LED low and high beam headlights, headlight cleaners and integrated Land Cruiser logo, new taillights with light-tube design and LED brake lights, a new full-width chrome molding and a new rear bumper, plus 18-inch alloys with a new look.
Choosing the right version of this SUV is as simple as ever, because like its predecessor, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser comes in only one fully loaded model. Inside, you have a choice of brown or black semi-aniline perforated leather to go with the Deep Wood trim, but that’s about it for choice and option. The car also gets an upgraded Entune head unit with Siri integration, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and new Toyota Safety Sense-P system including Frontal Collision Avoidance, Frontal Collision Mitigation, and Lane Departure Warning.
Another new thing for 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser is the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission in place of the old six-speed. It is supposed to improve efficiency, but with ratings of 13 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway and 15 combined, the LC is still one thirsty son of a gun.
