Apart from its reputation as the big bad boy of the SUV world, the new Toyota Land Cruiser in India is also big on features. With a price tag of around Rs 85 Lakh, it is also ranks among the expensive cars in India and is no simpleton when it comes to richness of interior and exterior.

The Land Cruiser comes with a large 4.5-litre V8 diesel engine that generates a massive 282 bhp of power. It is capable of achieving top speeds of upto 200 km/h. The SUV has fantastic off-road ability as well as on-road dynamics.

In the interior, it is loaded with plenty of latest equipment that includes 6-disc DVD changer that works with a 14-speaker JBL audio system. It also comes with a four zone air conditioning system that comes with a total of 28 air outlets (including rear a/c vents). Driver’s seat adjustment is highly personalized through memory settings. Plus, both front seats are power adjustable. A cool box comes standard to keep beverages cool on long trips.

For safety, the Toyota Land Cruiser comes with a total of 10 airbags at every area of the cabin. Its multi-terrain anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution technology and excellent crawl control system help negotiate challenging terrain and driving conditions easily. Hill start assist system and vehicle stability assist offer superior control while driving uphill or downhill. Electronic stability control is an important safety feature on a car. Negotiating corners and reversing the car are made safe by clearance and sonar sensors on the SUV.

The new Land Cruiser is extremely well-suited for all weather conditions in India. The new SUV is far different from Toyota’s existing city-oriented SUV in the Indian market called the Land Cruiser Prado. The new Land Cruiser is much more sophisticated and better equipped to handle rough terrain. Also, it costs twice as much as the Prado.