Toyota Land Cruiser review - Interior & comfort

The Toyota Land Cruiser’s ethos of no-nonsense usability off-road is reflected inside, where it feels sturdy and well-built. The materials are hard-wearing and durable, but still feel fairly stylish, so the cabin’s solidity doesn’t make it feel completely soulless. When we tested it there were no creaks or rattles from interior trim, which is especially important in a car that’s constantly travelling over rough terrain. It’s clear that lots of thought has gone into the interior, and there are even knee pads and padded door shoulders to keep passengers from getting injured in case of particularly rough terrain throwing them around the cabin.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser’s infotainment and navigation system easy to use?

We liked the Land Cruiser’s balance of physical and on-screen controls that felt easy to use. Most controls on a Land Rover Defender are accessed through its touchscreen for a minimalist look, but in the Land Cruiser also gets a chunky knob on the centre console to toggle these features on or off, as well as switches around the cabin that Toyota says are easy to use without taking your eyes off the road. The infotainment screen itself will be offered in either eight or 12.3-inch sizes and is positioned high up so it’s easy to see when driving.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser well equipped?

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The Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t a cheap car in the UK, costing from around £75,000 even in the more affordable Invincible trim, and £5,000 extra in First Edition guise. For that reason, buyers will be pleased to know that it comes fully stocked with kit from the off, with most of the upgrades for the First Edition being purely cosmetic.

Standard Land Cruiser equipment includes two 12.3-inch displays – one for the driver and a central infotainment touchscreen, connected to a 14-speaker JBL sound system. There’s also leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, an opening panoramic ‘Skyview’ roof and a 220V power outlet in the boot. First Edition trims boast a different rounded headlight design, First Edition interior trim and badges and a different set of wheels. 

What options should you choose on the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Unlike its rivals from the likes of Mercedes and Land Rover, you can easily count the number of options available for the Land Cruiser on one hand. In fact, as it stands, you’re pretty much limited to picking the trim level and which paint option you’d like.