Listen to Me: Liberty Walk Land Cruiser

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      I’ve mentioned this before, and I’ll say it again: I’m not particularly impressed with the new Toyota Land Cruiser. The four-cylinder hybrid 250 Series model available in the United States doesn’t feel like a genuine successor to the V8 200 Series of the past. For me to even consider driving one, let alone owning it, it would need significant modifications. In fact, why not just do a complete 180 and get one with a Liberty Walk widebody kit?

      Clearly—clearly—vehicles like this are a matter of personal taste. No Land Cruiser owner I know would opt for one with 24-inch wheels and a pair of spoilers at the rear. However, there might be a Supra owner who would pursue this style with an off-road vehicle.

      

      

      

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      The complete kit is priced at $8,800 USD. For that amount, automotive customizers receive boxed fenders, a new front bumper featuring large intake openings and LED lights, a hood cover, and several components at the back, including a top-mounted rear wing, a trunk spoiler just beneath it, and a diffuser.

      If you desire the same Vossen forged wheels showcased on the display truck, you’ll have to spend an extra $14,850. Apologies if that stretches the budget too far. The Liberty Walk website offers smaller 22-inch wheels listed at $11,650 if you’re willing to compromise.

      I’m hesitant to discover how all these modifications impact the Land Cruiser’s performance, and I’m not just referring to off-road capabilities. The electrified 2.4-liter four-cylinder turbo engine has respectable numbers on paper, producing 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, but that doesn't necessarily translate to a speedy feeling. You can bet that all these additional components add a few hundred pounds, and while I’m unsure of the weight of those larger wheels, I doubt they improve the vehicle’s unsprung mass.

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      The kit is accessible in the U.S. through Liberty Walk’s dealers, although I’d be surprised to see it installed on anything other than a SEMA showcase or something similar. In contrast, Japan might embrace it more wholeheartedly. At least they have the option to purchase a “real” full-size Land Cruiser if they choose.

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