The 2008 Land Cruiser asserts its position at the top of the Toyota SUV lineup by building on its core heritage of durability, capability, fun-to drive and value. The 7th generation Land Cruiser will begin arriving at dealerships in mid to late October.
For more than 50 years, the Land Cruiser has delivered off-road capability and performance cementing its reputation as the “King of Off-Road.” With the latest in off-road technology such as “CRAWL Control” and Multi-Terrain ABS, Toyota firsts and KDSS, the Land Cruiser operates confidently in the most extreme of environments and is the most capable SUV in the Toyota lineup. The all-new Land Cruiser will raise the ante for overall capability and comfort with a range of systems and features that also make it the “King of On-Road.”
With a starting price of $63,200, the 2008 Land Cruiser reflects numerous upgrades and offers an impressive list of standard features and amentities. • An all-new 5.7-liter V8, the most powerful in Toyota’s line up, with a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift.

• Land Cruiser will have more towing capacity 8,500 lbs. vs. 6,500 lbs.

• Ten airbags, the most airbags found in any Toyota vehicle. These include driver and front passenger dual-stage advanced airbags; driver and front passenger knee airbags; front-and second-row seat-mounted side airbags; and three-row roll sensing side curtain airbags with a roll-sensing cutoff switch.

• New double-wishbone independent front suspension and four-link rear suspension with a solid live axle enhanced with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System.

?? Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system (KDSS) for an improved ride and off-road capability. A Toyota first, KDSS provides a unique mixture of optimal on-road roll stiffness and off-road suspension compliance.

• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) standard for all models – driver selectable VSC system integrates active traction control (A-TRAC)

• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) which keeps the vehicle stationary while starting on a steep incline or slippery surface.

• Smart Key keyless entry

Only three options are available on Land Cruiser;

1. DVD Navigation with an 8” inch touch screen display and back-up camera

2. Rear spoiler

3. Upgrade package that features simulated wood and leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, rear seat entertainment, Navigation with blue tooth, second-row seat heaters, rear spoiler, cool box and headlamp washers.

The all-new 2008 Land Cruiser with its vast array of off and on-road features, comprehensive list of standard safety equipment and increased size and power will provide conquest opportunities with Prestige Luxury and Full Size SUV move up customers and to attract returning Land Cruiser owners.

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Toyota vehicles earn top ratings in environmental "Best of 2007" guide

For the seventh consecutive year, Toyota vehicles appear in more categories than those of any other brand in GreenerCars.com's "The Best of 2007" list.

Toyota vehicles are included in seven of fourteen categories in the list: Compact, Subcompact, Midsize, and Large Cars, Compact Pickups, Minivans, and Midsize SUVs. Toyota vehicles occupy more number-one positions in these categories than those of any other maker, including Prius in Midsize Car, Yaris with both automatic and manual transmissions in Subcompact Car, Sienna in Minivan, Avalon in Large Car, and Highlander Hybrid in Midsize SUV.

In addition, more Toyota gasoline-powered vehicles than those of any other automaker appear in "The Best of 2007" list. And, four of the twelve vehicles on the "Greener Choices of 2007" list are Toyota models - also more than those of any other automaker.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) produces GreenerCars.com, and rates vehicles using EPA and California Air Resources Board data plus calculations of emissions, including greenhouse gases.