The Toyota Land Cruiser: An SUV That Rides Like a CUV

Our nearby Toyota dealers can count on one hand the number of SUVs that ride like a CUV, and the Toyota Land Cruiser is a member of this select group. What exactly do we mean? Let’s analyze both of these very popular body styles.

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is built with a body-on-frame approach. This means that the cabin (the body) is constructed separately and then attached to a steel underbody structure (the frame). Such an approach acquits itself well when the goal is to design a vehicle that can a) carry a lot of passengers and b) go off-road. We can all agree that every Toyota Land Cruiser does both of these things well.

But the Toyota Land Cruiser also incorporates qualities found in a crossover utility vehicle (CUV), and this is what makes it a rare breed. A CUV is built like a regular car. This means using a unibody approach in which the body and the frame are engineered as one complete structure. As such, CUVs are typically more comfortable than SUVs and offer a more refined ride. And yet this is a huge selling point for every Toyota Land Cruiser, which ultimately is a full-size SUV that handles and rides like a crossover vehicle. This unlikely blend is a testament to the Toyota engineering team’s brilliance.

When you visit our Toyota dealership serving Hoffman Estates, IL to drive a Toyota Land Cruiser, we’ll have plenty to show you. On the power side, this includes full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) and a robust 5.7 V8 engine that achieves 381hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. And in the refinement category, it means the Toyota brand’s kinetic dynamic suspension system (KDSS) and loads of luxurious comfort features.

Stop by today and experience this best-of-both-worlds luxury SUV!