Toyota Land Cruiser ranks 5 out of 10 Luxury Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Land Cruiser, as well as reliability and safety data. Toyota Land Cruiser pleases the automotive press with a high-quality interior, excellent off-road capability and a powerful V8 engine.The Toyota Land Cruiser comes with a V8 engine that reviewers say delivers abundant power. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and test drivers report it shifts smoothly. The Land Cruiser earns 13/18 mpg city/highway, according to the EPA, which is low for the class. 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 Land Cruiser maneuvers easily in tight spaces, and that it provides a comfortable ride.