The Japanese carmaker had to recover the ground it lost with the J90 model, which didn't prove to be very successful, and that's why it was replaced sooner than other Land Cruiser models. The new model, code-named , offered a The Land Cruiser, which was available in 3 and 5 doors versions, was an improvement especially in the technical area where the new SUV got multiple features supposed to improve the safety and the performance of the car.
The new Land Cruiser now has an all-wheel-drive system, ABS, traction control and rear air conditioning as standard while the front torso side airbags were available as opti It offered comfort and endurance, plus high off-road capabilities. In the past, there were not too many choices. It was either a rugged 4x4 with its bone-shaking chassis or a comfortable car on the road.
There was no in-between. But Toyota flexed its muscles with the Land Cruiser Prado, a car with independent f The transmissions, however, are geared exactly the same in both SUVs. On the outside, the Land Cruiser and LX look are distinct from one another, despite sharing the same powertrain.
The Lexus offers a bolder, more aggressive exterior package, while the Toyota is much more subdued. Toyota and Lexus have facelifted their respective models multiple times throughout the years.
The latest facelifts came in August However, the LX has a much larger infotainment screen, at As they share the same drivetrain, the Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX are largely the same in terms of capability.
However, the Lexus LX has one extra party piece: its Active Height Control allows you to raise it up to 3 inches for extra ground clearance. The Land Cruiser just has a fixed 8. Another area you can split the Land Cruiser and LX is on towing capacity. In our recent test of the Land Cruiser, we achieved Looking at both the Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX in a wide lens may not split the two very much, but what about options?
Click through the pages below to see more individual details about each model, including features, options, and pricing. Sign in. Log into your account. Forgot your password? Password recovery. Recover your password. There isn't much to pick between the various model grades as they are all extremely capable off-roaders that have respectable manners on-road.
The Prado can feel big and ponderous at times in the urban environment but it is predictable once you get accustomed to it. The Kakadu's crawl control system gives it a slight edge off the beaten track but it only makes life easier, it doesn't make it any more capable than the rest of the range.
The Prado's consistent popularity means it is difficult to drive a hard bargain but as it is now eight years old and four since its upgrade it has lost its freshness. So the GXL is our pick. Toyota Landcruiser Prado Kakadu Wagon. Enquire now. Find similar cars. All Adventure Cars Cars. All Toyota. Stephen Ottley. What is it? How many models can I choose from?
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