Toyota Land Cruiser 2022 Review: Top Full Guide
The Toyota Land Cruiser 2022 is a workhorse of a vehicle, and the 2022 model is no different. It’s comfortable, capable, and reliable, and can handle just about anything you throw at it. If you’re in the market for a tough and rugged SUV, the Land Cruiser should definitely be on your list.
Toyota Land Cruiser 2022 Review
Pros
- The new V6 diesel and 10-speed automatic are outstanding in terms of performance and refinement.
- The new cabin design is fantastic.
- The off-road capability and general comfort are outstanding.
Cons
- Significantly more costly than the previous 200 Series
- Some critical active safety features are missing from the base model.
- I’m not sure about the faux wood trim on higher-end models.
1. What exactly do you get?
All LandCruiser 300 Series vehicles are powered by the same 3.3-liter V6 twin-turbo diesel engine paired to a 10-speed automatic gearbox with manual shift mode.
A lockable center differential, a 110-liter fuel tank (80L main, 30L sub), a low-range transfer case, front double-wishbone independent and four-link rigid axle suspension with coil springs (Sahara ZX and GR Sport variants get adaptive variable suspension), ventilated front and rear disc brakes, hydraulic variable power steering, and a 200A alternator are also standard across the board.
LandCruiser GX highlights:
- Interior Seating for five
- Tailgate in one piece
- LED headlights, taillights, DRLs, and turn signals on the front
- The automatic high-beam and auto-leveling
- 245/75SR17 Dunlop tires on 17-inch steel wheels
- Spare wheel in full size
- Snorkel
- Front and rear all-weather rubber floor mats, fabric seats, and a vinyl floor
- The manual steering wheel tilts and reaches adjustment.
- Climate control in two zones with rear ducting
- Keyless entry and ignition
- All four doors have one-touch power windows.
- The electric parking brake
- 9.0-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- AM/FM DAB+6 radio system with six speakers
- TFT trip computer with a 4.2-inch display
- Front and rear 12V sockets, as well as rear 220V sockets
- USB-A and USB-C ports on the front
- Three driving modes are available.
- There are six cupholders.
- Interior halogen lighting
LandCruiser GXL adds:
- Interior seating for seven
- 265/65R18 Dunlop tires on 18-inch alloy wheels
- Front fog lights with LEDs
- Side steps made of aluminum
- Roof railings
- Rocker/lower door moldings painted.
- Back privacy glass
- Interior LED lighting
- The floor is carpeted.
- Parking sensors in the front and back
- There are 6 x USB ports (1 x USB-A, 5 x USB-C ports)
- You are charging your phone wirelessly.
- Controllable automatic rear cooler
- Heated power door mirrors with auto-dimming and tilting
- Rear-view auto-dimming mirror
LandCruiser VX adds:
- Bridgestone 265/65R18 tires on 18-inch alloy wheels
- Headlights with bi-LEDs and washers
- Side steps and a premium grille
- LED turn signals at the rear
- Puddle lights
- Chrome window frames
- Seats made of synthetic leather
- Interior decor with a woodgrain appearance and synthetic leather
- Gearshift knob in leather
- LED courtesy lights
- Carpet door mats in the front and back
- Climate control in four zones
- Eight-way power front seats with power lumbar adjustment in the driver’s seat
- steering wheel with power adjustment and woodgrain trim
- Front seats that are heated and cooled
- Armrest at the rear center
- There are eight cupholders (up from six)
- Sunroof powered by electricity.
- Windows with remote control
- Wipers that detect rain
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation
- Pioneer audio system with ten speakers
- MID trip computer, 7.0-inch
LandCruiser Sahara adds:
- Door handles and mirrors with chrome accents
- Front and rear animated turn signals
- Seats with leather accents
- JBL audio system with 14 speakers
- The head-up display
- Backseat entertainment screens (excluding headphones)
- Memory for the driver’s seat in three locations
- Box cooled in the center console.
- Outboard rear seats that are heated and cooled
- The steering wheel is heated.
- Tailgate with power
- Third-row power-folding seats
- Rear footwells that are illuminated
- Seats with tilt/slide accessibility
LandCruiser GR Sport adds (over Sahara):
- Interior Seating for five
- e-KDSS (electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System)
- Electronic disconnect mechanism for stabilizer bars
- Front and rear differentials that can be locked
- Suspension with variable adaptability
- System of five driving modes
- 18-inch black alloy wheels with 265/65R18 Dunlop tires
- The grille is a unique gloss-black mesh with matte white ‘Toyota’ writing.
- Front and rear lower bumpers are distinct, with black wheel arch moldings.
- Black rocker/lower door moldings, door mirror caps, door handles, window surrounds, and the ‘LandCruiser’ badge are all standard.
- GR Sport badges may be seen on the grille, front door panels, and tailgate.
- Plates for the front door sills
- The high beam that adapts
- 4 x USB ports (1 x USB-A & 1 x USB-C front, 2 x USB-C rear)
LandCruiser Sahara ZX adds (over Sahara)
- The Torsen limited-slip differential in the rear
- Suspension with variable adaptability
- System of five driving modes
- Unique 20-inch alloy wheels with Bridgestone 265/55R20 tires
- Unique lower bumper and wheel arch moldings on the front and back.
- Sidestep unique design
- Side stairs that are illuminated
- Rear mudguards that are one-of-a-kind
- Plates for the front door sills
- ‘Advanced Carbon’ steering wheel, center console, and door trim are all one-of-a-kind.
- Interior Seating for five
- The high beam that adapts
- Kick sensor power tailgate
- 4 x USB ports (1 USB-A, USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear)
2. Different colors
Glacier White, Crystal Pearl, Arctic White, Silver Pearl, Graphite, Ebony, Merlot Red, Saturn Blue, Dusty Bronze, and Eclipse Black are the color options for the LC300.
3. Additions
The basic GX model comes standard with automated emergency braking, active cruise control, auto high beam, lane-keeping technology, LED headlights, a rear camera, Toyota Connected Services with an automatic crash warning, and an automatic SOS button, and stolen vehicle monitoring.
It also has keyless entry and start, two-zone temperature control air conditioning, a rear camera, a 9.0-inch touchscreen display, smartphone connectivity, an electronic park brake, and all-around one-touch power windows. A trailer electrical harness is also included.
The GXL adds seven seats, a rear cross-traffic alert, a blind-spot monitor, a wireless phone charger, and 18-inch alloy wheels, while the VX adds rear-AEB, a 360-degree monitor, active lane assist, upgraded traction and stability control operation, a more prominent (12.3-inch) touchscreen, upgraded audio, four-zone climate control, a power-adjustable steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, and a multi-terra
Going Sahara adds 14-speaker audio, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated middle-row seating, and power-folding third-row seats.
The new GR Sport five-seater has ‘TOYOTA’ writing in a gloss-black mesh grille, GR Sport branding wherever you look, blacked-out trim, unpainted bumpers, and racier seat material, among other things.
More crucially, it has front and rear differential locks and e-KDSS, an advancement of the original 200 series’ independently locking/unlocking front and rear stabilizer bars (electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System). The adaptive variable suspension, adaptive high lights, and the five driving modes all seek to enhance on-road handling, control, and confidence.
Finally, the Sahara ZX five-seater has a chrome grille, new headlights, bumpers, taillights, and a reshaped tailgate for a more luxurious appearance. There are also gleaming 20-inch alloy wheels, side stairs, jazzier decor, heated/cooled middle-row outboard seats, and a torque-sensing rear limited-slip differential.
It also looks like the only 300 series entry point with a motorized tailgate.
4. Interior
You first notice how big and spacious the 300 feels when you open the heavy door and get inside.
Most importantly, the dashboard design is pleasingly symmetrical and simply utilitarian. It has a large display that contains (perhaps optional) 3D digital instrumentation coupled with analog dials, vehicle data, and multimedia information to provide the impression of modernity and development.
The same is true for the temperature control and audio systems, which have a large volume knob where you want it, airports where you need them, and lots of welcoming, real switchgear rather than confusing and unpleasant ‘virtual buttons’ hidden deep under sub-menus. This is all simple.
Moving on to the back, we can only say it’s as airy, extensive, and accommodating as you’d expect from a five-meter SUV.
One of the most noteworthy advancements in the transition from side-mounted third-row seats to an under-floor layout considerably improves the 300 series’ practicality and family-friendliness.
5. Capacity for towing
The maximum towing capability of the Toyota Land Cruiser is 3500kg. Some models also have heavy-duty or towing option packs that may boost towing capability while limiting towing capacity.
Towing capabilities may vary greatly depending on a variety of variables. This includes the engine, gearbox, model, and options selected. Before trying to haul anything, always consult the manufacturer or your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
6. Consumption of fuel
The fuel consumption of the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser is determined by the engine, gearbox, and model selected. The Toyota Land Cruiser has a fuel consumption range of 8.9 to 9.5L/100km. The Toyota Land Cruiser can run on the following fuels: Diesel.
7. Seats
The chairs are spacious and expansive, with a broad flat base but bolstered sidewalls and massive backrests to cuddle into. Toyota claims they keep you in place during 4×4 off-road maneuvers.
Moving to the back requires climbing into a huge and roomy second row. The broad seat cushion supports longer and bigger legs.
8. Boot Room
The load capacity in the back of the five-seater LC300 GR Sport is 1131 liters.
9. Speed
The LC300 GR Sport can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in around eight seconds.
10. Price
In Australia, the Toyota LandCruiser is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometer guarantee, with the powertrain covered by a seven-year warranty.
Toyota Service Advantage includes capped-price maintenance for the first ten service visits for $375 each. The intervals, however, are every six months or 10,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
By following the service plan, owners may extend the warranty on the engine and driveline to up to seven years.
FAQs
1. Should I purchase a 2014 Toyota LandCruiser with apparent rust?
When there’s corrosion on a Toyota LandCruiser from Western Australia, alarm bells go out. This is because these vehicles are regularly utilized in the mining sector and have incredibly long – and sometimes very short – operating lifetimes.
Due to salt water and acidic environments, vehicles in many mines have a relatively limited life span. Toyota works hard to keep its cars rust-free, but my work often outperforms those efforts.
As you’ve previously highlighted, the difficulty is that the individual you finally attempt to sell the car to will have the same concerns. The vehicle may be difficult to sell even if the rust is very superficial.
However, corrosion around the windows and beneath the car signals that, at the absolute least, the vehicle needs a thorough check by an expert, and we don’t think taking a chance on it is a good idea. Perhaps an impartial RACWA examination would be a worthwhile investment. As a precaution, I’d look into who the car was previously registered.
Purchasing through a Toyota dealer may imply some protection, but keep in mind that, unlike a passenger car less than ten years old, a commercial vehicle (such as a LandCruiser truck) does not come with any statutory guarantee in Western Australia. Ex-mine cars are often offered at a low cost because of your existing experience.
2. Can the rear bumper of a 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Prado and a 1998 Prado Grande be swapped?
The two cars you named are, in fact, basically identical. The main difference between the two was that the base-model Prado’s bumper was coated in grey plastic, but the upscale Grande’s was body-colored for a more seamless appearance. So, sure, the two bumpers should be interchangeable.
The sole variation in any of the Prado’s side moldings was that the entry-level model, the RV, didn’t have wheel-arch flares; therefore, the molding that connects the rear bumper to the back half of the wheel arch would be different on the RV compared to the other Prado trim levels.
3. Will the new Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series featured a center console fridge in 2021?
The modern LandCruiser’s refrigerated box between the front seats is on almost every four-wheel-wish driver’s list. It’s a fantastic concept; surprisingly, more vehicle manufacturers don’t offer it as an optional extra, even outside the off-road sector. So the smart money is that the upcoming 300-Series LandCruiser will keep this capability.
As it stands now, the hitch is that you’ll almost certainly have to buy the most costly LandCruiser model to receive the beverages cooler.
To receive the chilled center console in the 200-Series Cruiser, you must purchase the top-tier Sahara, which also includes heated and cooled leather front seats.
Perhaps Toyota will offer the chilled center console on lower-priced models of the new 300-Series, as an extra-cost option for, say, the volume-selling GXL model.
That’s a definite possibility, given that Toyota has consistently elevated the LandCruiser lineup upwards with each new model. We believe it is a viable solution with a high likelihood of adoption.
4. Which Toyota LandCruiser model is the best?
From 2000 forward, the LandCruiser had just two six-cylinder diesel engines. The 100 Series utilized a 4.2-liter turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine (called the 1HD-FTE) with plenty of power and a solid reputation for dependability and longevity.
The base-model version of the 100 Series (officially known as the 105 Series) featured a non-turbocharged 4.2-liter six-cylinder diesel (the 1HZ) that is even more durable, with many owners clocking up more than 500,000 kilometers without any troubles.
The catch is that the 1HZ, with just 96kW of power and 285Nm of torque, seemed underpowered in the comparatively hefty LandCruiser.
Meanwhile, the turbocharged 1HD-FTE might produce a more powerful 151kW and 430Nm. Both engine choices were available until the conclusion of the 100 Series, which the 200 Series replaced in 2007.
The only diesel engine available at the time was the twin-turbo V8 diesel. Early variants of this engine had various issues, but Toyota improved to increase performance, and the V8 diesel is now very well-regarded.
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