New Car Overview of the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle

Description: Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $55,325
Invoice Price Range: $48,408
Where built: Japan

With its high-hiking pose, torque-heavy engine and 4WD traction, Toyota's Land Cruiser is capable of crossing a rugged outback route in safety and comfort. Current issues, tracing to a generational upgrade in 1998, provide a vast and cushy passenger compartment that accommodates seven riders on three tiers of seats.

For strength, Land Cruiser totes a V8 rated at 235-hp with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The full-time 4WD traction mechanism has an electronic control unit called Active TRAC that automatically transfers engine torque to wheels that maintain the best grip.

Editions of 2005 roll on standard 18-inch alloy wheels.