“The 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser delivers impressive performance overall, with a powerful V8 engine and a smooth-shifting transmission. It's one of the most capable off-road vehicles, complemented by driving dynamics on the highway that are refined and composed. Fuel economy is low for the class.” – cars.usnews
Engine and Transmission of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
With a monstrous 5.7 liter V8 engine that churns out 381 HP and 401-pound feet of torque, the Toyota Land Cruiser has some phenomenal off-road performance to showcase. It comes equipped with a mind-blowing ability to tow 8100 lbs. The mentioned power unit comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that offers seamless shifts across the speeds.
Model
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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
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2017 Infiniti QX80
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2017 Lexus LX 570 Three row
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC
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MSRP
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$84,775
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$63,850
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$89,880
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$93,850
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Engine
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5.7L V8
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5.6L V8
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5.7L V8
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4.7L V8
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Transmission
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8-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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9-speed automatic
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Horsepower (hp@RPM)
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381 hp @ 5600 RPM
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400 hp @ 5800 RPM
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383 hp @ 5600 RPM
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449 hp @ 5250 RPM
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Torque (lb-ft@RPM)
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401 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
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413 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
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403 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
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516 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
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Against its competition, the 2017 Infiniti QX80 and the 2017 Mercedes Benz GLS 500 offer 400 plus horsepower. It is the Merc that takes us by awe, as it comes equipped with a 4.7L engine and yet churns out such power. Merc also delivers 561 lb-ft of torque and is the best in class for the same. The 2017 Lexus LX570 ranks closest to the Land Cruiser with an offering of 383 hp and 403 lb-ft of torque.
Acceleration of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
The hefty engine under the hood of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser makes it capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. This fascinating feat is complimented by the quarter-mile timing that it records in 15.2 seconds.
Model
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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
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2017 Infiniti QX80
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2017 Lexus LX 570 Three row
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC
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0-60 MPH (seconds)
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6.6 sec
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6.2 sec
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7.0 sec
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4.7 sec
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Quarter mile (seconds)
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15.2 sec
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14.8 sec
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15.3 sec
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13.1 sec
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Engine
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5.7L
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5.6 L
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5.7 L
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4.7 L
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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11.7
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11.1
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11.8
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11.0
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Based on the power output we can blindly conclude that it is the Mercedes Benz GLS 550 that would have the best acceleration time, and this stands true as it records the 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with a quarter-mile timing of 13.1 seconds. The Infiniti QX80 ranks second followed by the Land Cruiser. Lastly, we have the Lexus LX 570 with a 0-60 time of 7.0 seconds.
Ride and Handling of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is a vehicle that lives up to its name, and just as it suggests, it can traverse on almost any terrain that we humans consider to be land. With unbelievable handling, the 2017 Land Cruiser also gets fine steering. It is also equipped with the hydraulic stabilizer bar suspension that gives a stable experience on uneven terrain.
However, given its size, The Land Cruiser experiences some body roll. The brakes on this mighty machine are progressive and work phenomenally just when you need them to deliver. Overall the ride quality is firm and confident, just as anyone would want it to be.
Braking of the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
While the front brake measures 13.9 inches, the Toyota Land Cruiser flaunts a rear brake measuring 13.6 inches. The braking system is responsive and powerful. Despite weighing 5765 lbs., the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser is able to come to a complete halt at a distance of 121 feet when decelerated from 60 MPH.
Model
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2017 Toyota Land Cruiser
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2017 Infiniti QX80
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2017 Lexus LX 570 Three row
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC
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Brake Front (in.)
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13.9
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13.8
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13.9
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14.8
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Brake Rear (in.)
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13.6
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13.8
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13.6
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13.6
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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5765
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5,644
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6,000
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5578
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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121
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123
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130
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NA
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The 2017 Merc GLS 550 gets a set of 14.8-inch brakes for the front set of wheels, for the rear set of wheels it gets a set of 13.6-inch rotors. These are the largest set of brakes in class. Both, the 2017 Lexus LX570 and the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser rank second with a set of 13.9-inch rotors in the front and a set of 13.6-inch rotors in the rear.