Toyota Land Cruiser
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Given that this is an entirely modernized and smaller generation of the Land Cruiser, Toyota has elected to install a hybrid powertrain in place of a naturally aspirated V-8 engine.
A turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder is assisted by two electric motors to make 326 horsepower.
If this setup sounds familiar, that’s because it’s similar to the powertrain offered in the Toyota Tacoma.
All Land Cruisers come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system featuring a locking center differential, low-range gearing, a crawl-control system, and hill-descent control.
In our test drive, we found that the hybrid powertrain provides good torque, but noticed that the boost from the electric motors is inconsistent due to the small battery pack.
The Land Cruiser provides a smooth ride on the road and is significantly quieter than vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler
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Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Given that this is an entirely modernized and smaller generation of the Land Cruiser, Toyota has elected to install a hybrid powertrain in place of a naturally aspirated V-8 engine.
A turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder is assisted by two electric motors to make 326 horsepower.
If this setup sounds familiar, that’s because it’s similar to the powertrain offered in the Toyota Tacoma.
All Land Cruisers come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system featuring a locking center differential, low-range gearing, a crawl-control system, and hill-descent control.
In our test drive, we found that the hybrid powertrain provides good torque, but noticed that the boost from the electric motors is inconsistent due to the small battery pack.
The Land Cruiser provides a smooth ride on the road and is significantly quieter than vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler