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Toyota makes some of the longest-lasting SUVs around. Its SUVs dominate iSeeCars’ list of the most reliable and longest-lasting SUVs around. There’s one large SUV that is especially long-lasting, making it a favorite among those looking for hardy and super-reliable sport utility vehicles. Here’s why the Toyota Land Cruiser lasts such a long time and whether you should consider buying one.

The back of a black 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser driving over a mountainous terrain.
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser | Toyota

A used Toyota Land Cruiser is a super long-lasting SUV

If you want one of the most reliable, longest-lasting SUVs around, a used Toyota Land Cruiser is a great choice. The Land Cruiser “earns the top spot on the list of longest-lasting vehicles by a wide margin,” according to iSeeCars. It’s not a cheap SUV and so even though it’s been around since 1958, you may not see many around. Still, there’s a huge percentage of Toyota Land Cruisers still on the road.

According to  Autoweek, 6.3% of Toyota Land Cruisers are still on the road at 200,000 miles. It’s a great off-roader, and a longtime favorite. If that doesn’t sound like a lot, consider this: just an average of 1% of vehicles from a car brand generally get to 200,000 miles. That means the Land Cruiser is six times better than average at going the distance.

People love the Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a beloved SUV. Of course, some of that has to do with its reliability and longevity. If you buy an SUV knowing it’s probably going to last you years, if not decades, you’re probably going to be pretty happy with your purchase. Yet it isn’t just its reliability that make the Land Cruiser such a favorite. It’s also its styling and unique off-road but upscale vibe.

In addition, the Toyota Land Cruiser didn’t change much over the years. Karl Brauer from iSeeCars says that the Land Cruiser is supposed to last at least 25 years. Because Toyota doesn’t change up its look that much, people don’t feel the need to buy the latest model, meaning they can keep their SUV for even longer while still looking like they have something new.

How much is a used Land Cruiser?

The Toyota Land Cruiser is no more. It seems impossible to believe, given the Land Cruiser’s popularity, but in 2021 Toyota discontinued the Land Cruiser. There’s still the Lexus LX600 for those who want a similar SUV. Yet for the legions of fans that the Land Cruiser amassed, there’s no real replacement for their beloved SUV.

If you an find a used Land Cruiser in this time of automotive scarcity, you’ll likely pay about $91,117 for a three-year old SUV. That’s a lot, but when you consider you just may be keeping that SUV for two decades or more, it makes the price tag a bit easier to swallow.

If you want a solid, super reliable SUV that’s likely to last year to come, a used Toyota Land Cruiser is a fantastic option. With so many SUVs still on the road at 200,000 miles, the Land Cruiser has an indestructible feel combined with a high-end and rugged styling.

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