Toyota Land Cruiser
The off-road king. 409 hp twin-turbo V6, body-on-frame, 70 years of proving it'll go anywhere and actually come back.
Vehicle Specs
| Rating | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Speed | Decent top end for its size, gets the job done |
| 5.5 | Handling | Predictable and easy to catch when it slides |
| 6.5 | Acceleration | Solid mid-range pull, falls off up top tho |
| 7.0 | Launch | AWD grip off the line, hooks up well |
| 6.0 | Braking | Stops okay for a 2.5-ton brick, nothing special |
| 9.8 | Off-Road | |
| 710 | PI (Stock) |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 5.5 handling rating? Way better than anything this heavy has any right to be
- Stupid easy to tune, slap on off-road parts and it's already competitive
- A class ready straight from the Autoshow, no upgrades needed to have fun
- AWD means you don't spin out like an idiot in the rain or on gravel
- Actually usable off-road, unlike most stuff in this class
Cons
- PI 710 puts it against meta builds that'll smoke you on pavement
- It's heavy. You feel every kilo trying to brake or turn hard
- Gotta strip serious weight before it's properly quick
Best Tuning Setup
Tuning setups vary by track, class, and driving style. For general guidance, see our Tuning Guide. For community-shared setups, check the Tuning Share Codes page. Specific tuning data for this vehicle is being compiled.
How to Get It
284,000 CR from the Autoshow. Yeah it's pricey. Worth it tho.
Shows up in seasonal events sometimes. Keep an eye on the Forzathon Shop.
Wheelspin luck. Save your super wheelspins if you're hunting for one.
Best Events For This Car
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road Racing | C-Tier | Too heavy, way too much body roll. This thing hates pavement honestly. |
| Street Scene | C-Tier | Big and slow around city corners. Just don't. |
| Speed Zones | C-Tier | Brick aerodynamics. Corner speed is laughable. |
| Speed Traps | D-Tier | Not made for top speed runs. Power-to-weight is... not great. |
| Drift Zones | B-Tier | Honestly slides pretty well. All that weight keeps the momentum going. |
| Dirt Racing | S-Tier | This is where it belongs. Straight up dominates off-road, no competition. |
Related Guides
Map Locations Where This Car Excels
Real Car History & Background
Look, the Land Cruiser's been around forever. Since 1951, no joke. The J300 (current gen) dropped in 2021, finally replacing the J200 that'd been kicking since 2007. This thing earned its rep the hard way: African safaris, Aussie outback expeditions, Middle Eastern desert crossings, you name it. UN and basically every aid org on the planet runs these. The 300 Series keeps all that going but with better off-road chops, way less punishment on pavement, Toyota's latest tech, and things like that. Not that anyone buys a Land Cruiser for the infotainment system, but hey, it's there.
In-Depth Driving Impressions
Here's what makes the Land Cruiser special. Terrain that should be impossible just feels... casual. Rock crawling, stupid-steep inclines, deep mud, doesn't matter. None of that stuff. The 4WD system figures out traction while you just point the wheel. KDSS keeps the body weirdly flat off-road even with massive wheel travel. On pavement? Big heavy SUV, predictable understeer, plenty of body roll. The twin-turbo V6 is fine but never feels fast. Where it really shines is cross-country events. It eats bumps and ruts that would destroy other cars, keeping speed while everyone else is slowing down to survive.
Upgrade Path & Build Guide
Off-road tires first. Period. Then go raised off-road suspension and a diff upgrade. The engine actually responds pretty well to tuning, turbo-back exhaust plus an ECU tune pushes past 500 hp. For cross-country, throw in a roll cage and weight reduction. Budget around 120k-200k CR for a legit off-road build. Don't waste credits on pavement upgrades. It's never gonna be fast on asphalt no matter what you do.
Pro Driving Tips & Techniques
Run manual with clutch for low-speed control off-road. Handbrake to start slides on loose stuff. In cross-country races, just take the straightest line possible. The suspension handles terrain that forces other cars to go the long way around. Momentum is everything in sand and mud and stuff. Lose it and you're done.
FH5 vs FH6: What Changed
| FH5 | FH6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | D | D |
| Power | 409 hp | 409 hp |
| Weight | 2,600 kg | 2,600 kg |
| PI | 450 | 460 |
| Engine | 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 | 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 |
Key Changes in FH6
- off-road suspension model more articulation, better rock crawling
- tire-terrain physics finally sand and mud now feel substantially different
- Added: ARB and Old Man Emu off-road parts catalog
- weight simulation is closer to 2.6 tons of off-road capability
The 300 Series Land Cruiser was capable but dull in FH5. FH6's improved off-road physics make sand and mud feel different, rock crawling is more realistic, and the aftermarket off-road parts catalog is actually useful now.