Safety
Toyota has given a lot of emphasis on safety in the 2013 Land Cruiser, equipping the vehicle with a number of modern safety features such as:
• Driver Air Bag
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Rear Body Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Front Tow Hooks
• Traction Control
• Brake Assist
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Warranty
The manufacturer has attached a 36-month and 36,000 miles basic warranty with the car, which is interestingly a lot less than some of its competitors like the Land Rover Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade. The power train of the Land Cruiser is covered by a five-year and 60,000 miles warranty.
Interior
Toyota has revised the interior of the 2013 Land Cruiser, furnishing it with some of the best interior expertise of the world. One of the most obvious things in this Land Cruiser is that there are no optional features and all the interior technology comes standard. Some of the most attractive features of the 2013 Land Cruiser are: a high-quality navigation system, perforated leather upholstery, rear seat entertainment system, refrigerated center console and heated second row seats. Entune infotainment system, which provides real time weather and traffic updates as well as Pandora Internet radio, is also a part of the navigation system. If interior functions are your priority, you actually do not need to appear any more, as this is an ideal pick for you.
Seating, comfort & Cargo Space
Up to eight passengers in three rows can be easily accommodated in the car, which makes it a supreme vehicle for a big family. While there is sufficient leg space in the first and the second row, the third row seams quite tight and I think only children can sit in that row comfortably. Similar is the case with cargo space, as a car of this scale should have offered a lot more cargo space.
Due to a highly comprehensible cabin and interior, the 2013 Land Cruiser surely offers a relaxed ride and can be regarded as an idyllic vehicle if you are leaving on a long route. On the other hand, before you go for a long journey, keep in mind that it will definitely turn out to be extremely tiring for the people who sit in the third row. The seats in the frontage and the second row are quite comfortable.
Exterior
The 2013 Land Cruiser appears similar to a great extent to the 2011 model; however, the car’s overall look has been improved with a sporty front fencing, latest LED-powered headlights and a curved front bumper. As compared to the previous models, the 2013 Land Cruiser presently looks a bit larger but softer to the bare eyes. All in all, this model has a luminous exterior with an elegant and stylish look. No doubt, Land Cruiser is considered to be a status sign in many parts of the world and is widely loved by car lovers across the UAE. Sitting within the car also gives you an incredible feeling.
Pros
• The vehicle offers pinnacle of the line conducting even on some of the most difficult of terrains and can be an enthralling vehicle in the sweltering deserts of UAE.
• A number of modern gadgets obtainable with this model
• A sparkling interior
• Classy and elegant outlook
Cons
• The 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is very costly
• The third row is very much cramped and there is not enough cargo space
• It is not as agile as some of the competitors
• Fuel economy could have been better
Judgment
In spite of the fact that the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser comes at an enormously sturdy price, it offers a number of of the best features of the industry and surely makes you feel that you are sitting inside a high-class luxury car. If fuel economy is not a matter then it might just be the ideal SUV for you in the UAE, taking into account the highways as well as off-road terrains in the country. Having methodically tested the vehicle and taking into accounts all the factors, I would give the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 8.5 out of 10 as there is still a lot of scope for development.
