The Land Cruiser is the flagship SUV for the Toyota brand. Whether carrying a full load of passengers and their luggage or pulling a trailer, the body-on-frame Land Cruiser easily handles the task with its 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 engine.

The V8 produces 401 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,600 rpm. Its 8-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence features manual control when needed, such as when descending steep inclines. The standard Trailer Towing Package equips it to pull a trailer up to 8,100 pounds.

All the hardware needed for towing is standard, including an engine oil cooler, as well as a connector and sub-wiring harness for a trailer-brake controller. Trailer Sway Control uses Vehicle Stability Control to help counteract trailer sway for a more relaxed towing experience.

The Land Cruiser's rugged body-on-frame construction makes extensive use of high-strength steel and provides a solid on-road driving feel. Offering the comfort of a luxury sedan, the Land Cruiser is always ready and able to tackle off-pavement exploring and trail driving in out-of-the-way places. A key to the Land Cruiser's off-pavement competence is suspension articulation, facilitated by long wheel travel.

The 8-person SUV features the advanced Toyota Safety Sense-P system as standard equipment. Updates for 2018 include standard swing-away exterior mirrors that automatically activate when the vehicle is keyed on/off.

Land Cruiser is only offered in one trim level -- fully equipped. The sole option is a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment system. The exceedingly long list of standard amenities includes perforated leather trim, heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping with memory. The list goes on and on to also include Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start; anti-theft security system with engine immobilizer; power moonroof; auto-dimming rearview and side mirrors; HomeLink universal garage-door/gate opening system, and much more.