6 Dec 5th-Dec 11th, 2024 phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES | NEWS | FEATURE | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & CULTURE | MUSIC | CONCERTS | CANNABIS | Questions? Feedback? Email me at [email protected] • Follow me on RATING (out of 5 McFly’s) 2024 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER: BACK TO ITS RUGGED ROOTS 2024 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER The 2024 Toyota Land The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is proof that some Cruiser is proof that some classics just don’t go out of classics just don’t go out of style—they just get a modern style—they just get a modern reboot. With its retro-inspired reboot. With its retro-inspired design, boxy silhouette, and design, boxy silhouette, and “I can conquer anything” “I can conquer anything” stance, the Land Cruiser stance, the Land Cruiser looks like it’s ready to relive looks like it’s ready to relive its glory days, but with all the its glory days, but with all the bells and whistles of today. bells and whistles of today. Whether you’re tackling Whether you’re tackling rugged trails or just flexing rugged trails or just flexing in the grocery store parking in the grocery store parking lot, this SUV has the vibe of lot, this SUV has the vibe of a living legend. a living legend. Inside, Toyota blends Inside, Toyota blends rugged practicality with rugged practicality with just enough luxury to keep just enough luxury to keep you comfy on those off- you comfy on those off- road adventures. Durable road adventures. Durable materials are everywhere, materials are everywhere, but you’ll still find tech like but you’ll still find tech like a 12.3-inch touchscreen a 12.3-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to keep and Android Auto to keep things modern. Seating for things modern. Seating for five ensures plenty of room five ensures plenty of room for your crew and their gear, for your crew and their gear, and the thoughtful storage and the thoughtful storage options remind you this options remind you this isn’t just an SUV—it’s an isn’t just an SUV—it’s an adventure machine. adventure machine. With a hybrid powertrain With a hybrid powertrain delivering 326 horsepower delivering 326 horsepower and an EPA-estimated 27 and an EPA-estimated 27 MPG combined, the Land MPG combined, the Land Cruiser is as capable as it Cruiser is as capable as it is efficient. And at a starting is efficient. And at a starting price of around $55,000, it’s price of around $55,000, it’s bringing serious value to the bringing serious value to the table. This is Toyota saying, table. This is Toyota saying, “We’re back, baby,” and we’re “We’re back, baby,” and we’re here for it. Whether you’re here for it. Whether you’re heading into the wilderness heading into the wilderness or cruising the city streets, or cruising the city streets, the 2024 Land Cruiser is the 2024 Land Cruiser is ready for whatever you throw ready for whatever you throw its way—adventure awaits. its way—adventure awaits. Comfort: Value: Fuel Economy: Looks: The Drive: Safety & Security: Overall: Sound System: Bells & Whistles:
