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NEW MODELS TOYOTA Land Cruiser CAR PROFILE Price: $80,000 Seats: 8 Passengers Drive type: 4WD Horsepower: 381HP Towing Capacity: 4 tonnes Engine: 5.7 L V8 Transmission: 6 speed shift-able auto Fuel Economy: MPG(13 City/18 H-way) Cargo Capacity: 81.7 cu.ft Safety: 10 airbags Length: 194.9 in. Wheelbase: 112.2 in. Ground clearance: 8.9 in. Curb weight: 5765 lbs. Release date: Mid 2015 MotorHub Magazine T Courtesy: Toyota he 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser pleases the automotive press with a high-quality interior, excellent off-road capability and a powerful V8 engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard, and test drivers report it shifts smoothly. Automotive journalists note that the Land Cruiser is very capable off-road, and handles well on pavement, with little body lean. Still, some say that a high driving position intensifies what little lean there is when cornering. Reviewers write that the it maneuvers easily in tight spaces, and that it provides a comfortable ride. Critics find that the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser has a classy interior made with quality materials, but that some other SUVs in the class have more luxurious cabins. They note the first & second-row seats are comfortable and spacious, but that the third row is only suitable for children. Overall cargo space is a bit low for the class. The Land Cruiser comes standard with a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, a rear-view camera, quad-zone automatic climate control, navigation, satellite radio, Bluetooth, adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, an Entune infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen and the Entune App Suite. 18 February 2015 Issue