Toyota Land Cruiser 1990-1997 used car review

The Toyota Land Cruiser is an imposing, rugged vehicle.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good

Legendary ability and robustness
Strong six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines
Massive boot and carrying capacity

The not-so-good

Relatively small official tow rating
Noisy and unrefined on the road
Hard to find in tidy condition

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 80-series VX Limited

Price

$15,000 to $32,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

4.2-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel, 125kW/380Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, four-wheel drive

Safety rating

Two-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

11.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4810mm

Width

1875mm

Height

1865mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2500kg (braked)

Turning circle

12m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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