The fifth-generation Land Cruiser has arrived, which means the group test we’ve been itching to do has finally come together: Land Cruiser, Defender and Grenadier. Which wins? No spoilers – you can find out on p40 – but it’s a close call and a fascinating insight into the capability and breadth of cars that really are at the top of the automotive engineering game.
While many car styles are slowly dying out – coupés, estates (sob sob) – these hardcore 4x4s endure. There’s no doubt that’s because of the explosion of SUVs in the market, fed by consumer demand, but we all know that for 99.9% of people who choose them, no off-roading requirements are needed.
So isn’t it admirable, inspiring and reassuring for us car enthusiasts that car makers…
