Refreshing or Revolting: 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser - Motor Trend
With its last major update performed for model-year 2007, the Toyota Land Cruiser was due for a refresh. While not a full-on redesign, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser has been updated inside and out with active safety and connectivity technologies and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. But how does the 2016 Land Cruiser SUV’s new styling compare to the outgoing model. Up front, the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser gains a bolder front grille with three horizontal chrome bars in the center. The previous model’s chrome grille surround has been replaced with a larger chrome upper bar, while two wide lower side bars bisect the redesigned headlight assembly with new slim LED projector low- and high-beams and LED running lights. ” Besides new front fenders, changes to the side profile are minimal and include a new side chrome moldings with the Land Cruiser logo and redesigned 18-inch alloy wheels. Around back, the refreshed SUV features new taillight graphics with a light-tube design and LED brake lights, a new full-width chrome molding frames the bottom of the taillight assembly, and a new rear bumper. Inside, the updated 2016 Land Cruiser features a refreshed steering wheel, center stack with the latest Entune infotainment system, and a center console that is said to offer “a more cohesive appearance and more intuitive controls. Most commenters found it refreshing: Midosan said, “Refreshing. Source: wot.motortrend.com
