[Gixser995]

BasiliskSt;163442 Wrote:To each their own when it comes to styling, but personally I really like the Chevy dash in the Suburban/Tahoe (and I like you can have an up-line dash or a work truck dash) and the Escalade's dash over any recent Toyota truck dash, this included, but in terms of layout the Land Cruiser's dash is better than some other recent Toyota offerings. And I'll give Toyota credit for a handbrake rather than a pedal emergency brake. I prefer handbrakes and it's a rare feature in big vehicles.

The Escalade Platinum has a sharp interior. The thing I absolutely HATE about the GM full size trucks is no console shifter. I find column shifters cheap looking and awkward.

[REVolution]

I do like the Land Cruisers, I'd take one over its Lexus brethren, but I would take an Escalade over this. I'd take an Expedition Limited over this. Its nothing against the Toyota, as its one of the real few new Toyotas that I do like. If not the only Toyota that I do like.

[Gixser995]

The thing about Toyota is, I do like a few cars they offer. But they have that stigma about them that if I buy one, it's because I know nothing about cars.

Besides, many other better options out there.

[REVolution]

Yea, thats got a bit to do with it. There are some nicer options out there and they're quite a bit more exciting. The Camry is one very capable car, it just does nothing to stir my soul. I can't buy a car that doesn't get me excited.

[the_koof]

Its very nice but I like the Land Cruisers of the 80s and early 90s a lot more. This one just seems far more focused on being a luxury SUV than being what made it famous, an off road SUV. If I want off-road prowess in a new SUV, I'd just motor on over to my nearby Jeep or Toyota dealer for a Wrangler or an FJ. They are far cheaper and far more capable.

For a $60k SUV, I would take an Cadillac Escalade or a Mercedes-Benz GL over it without much hesitation.