2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition
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thennen
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Obviously Land Cruiser kills it in long-term durability. On a bit of a different measurement (reliability), 4Runner is tops. In fact, in this top-20 list of Consumer Reports ratings from 2018, 16 vehicles are Toyotas.
20 Most Reliable Cars of the Decade According to Consumer Reports
"An amazing 13 straight years of top reliability scores make 4Runner the undisputed champion.
It may lack refinement and seem a little dated, but as far as reliability is concerned nothing compares to Toyota 4Runner. The truck-based SUV posted 13 consecutive years of the highest ratings Consumer Reports gives for durability. Since 4Runner has not undergone a redesign since 2010, buyers of any model-year can be confident they’re getting the most bulletproof vehicle in America."
20 Most Reliable Cars of the Decade According to Consumer Reports
"An amazing 13 straight years of top reliability scores make 4Runner the undisputed champion.
It may lack refinement and seem a little dated, but as far as reliability is concerned nothing compares to Toyota 4Runner. The truck-based SUV posted 13 consecutive years of the highest ratings Consumer Reports gives for durability. Since 4Runner has not undergone a redesign since 2010, buyers of any model-year can be confident they’re getting the most bulletproof vehicle in America."
RichinRidgewood
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“An amazing 13 straight years of top reliability scores make 4Runner the undisputed champion.
It may lack refinement and seem a little dated, but as far as reliability is concerned nothing compares to Toyota 4Runner. The truck-based SUV posted 13 consecutive years of the highest ratings Consumer Reports gives for durability. Since 4Runner has not undergone a redesign since 2010, buyers of any model-year can be confident they’re getting the most bulletproof vehicle in America”
That is amazing.
It may lack refinement and seem a little dated, but as far as reliability is concerned nothing compares to Toyota 4Runner. The truck-based SUV posted 13 consecutive years of the highest ratings Consumer Reports gives for durability. Since 4Runner has not undergone a redesign since 2010, buyers of any model-year can be confident they’re getting the most bulletproof vehicle in America”
That is amazing.
I think the LC has become too fat but I do see the draw- more room for people and gear. I'm neutral on the 3rd row but it just seems to be a bit too wide for many trails. I guess it is more of an overlander, in which case it is fine..maybe a bit heavy, though not bad unless you add armor. I'd keep it pretty stock for general overlanding since it could not be an awesome off-roader anyway unless you modify the heck out of it to fit 35s and a new suspension and new bumpers/armor. I'm rambling...I can't afford it anyway.:jaw:
Thai
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So, because it is wide and heavy (than 4runner), then it is not awesome off-road? It is true that you will get lots of pinstripping on a narrow trail.
My LC is stock...except for KO2 and upcoming sliders. If it fits on a trail, i am pretty sure that i can keep up with 4runners.
That is correct, Thai. Forget about pin striping...that is probably a given. It is possibly too feat to get around many corner and tree stumps and boulder gaps where even my 2014 Jeep suffers, when older ones (that are less wide) just about scrape through. Heck, I carry a chainsaw in case I have to cut another stump and climb over the darn thing. I do have heavy DOM tubing sliders I can use to rotate but I certainly would not want anything wider on some trails.
Thai
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Well, if it is THAT tight, then 4runners can’t do it either. Your Rubicon is better for sure in those instances.
Often true...the older 4Runners and Cherokees do very well on tight trails. If not a Wrangler, those are the two I see (plus a few older 80 series and 100 series LCs, which I love to see).
It is pretty neat to see off-road.
Thai
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LC? It has KDSS. In fact, with LC200 KDSS, it’s RTI is second to only the Rubicon with sway disconnected among factory trucks. It flexes significantly more than 4runners with KDSS.
The LC has some impressive tech. It is built very well too. In general, that 5.7L needs a serious update but it is still a powerful and reliable motor. It is a vehicle I am keeping an eye on though I gave up a high-paying all travel consulting job to work from home (new baby at an older age) so my significantly-lower disposable income may prevent me from buying one. One can dream though.
RichinRidgewood
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In my opinion it should fly, float and print $20 dollar bills too for all that it costs.
Just say'n
Thai
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Alpha Autos
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Nice car. This is my best car. especially the 5.8 Liter engine. The speed and design is awesome.
Thai
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Good review and look at the Youtube video in the review to see the comprehensive off-road capability of LC200: 2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara review | Practical Motoring
