Toyota Land Cruiser

How it looks on the Street: The Toyota Land Cruiser, introduced in 1958, has a longtime loyal audience — and Toyota is unapologetically playing to it. It even calls one of its trim packages the “1958.” It has a boxy shape and form, which is having a renaissance moment as square SUVs capture the zeitgeist. It makes its anticipated return to market after a three-year hiatus, shedding pretention for back-to-basic vibes and is down from three rows to two. While it took a beat to reinvent, Toyota has made Land Cruiser more affordable and more efficient.

How it looks on the inside: The inside is of Land Cruiser is modest and the fixtures use a lot of plastic, a downside for lovers of the creature comforts. It does embed lots of blips and bings in its tech. Infotainment screens vary from 8-inches to 12.3-inches, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. Some packages incorporate leather, heated and cooled seats, and a multi-speaker sound system. A 14-speaker JBL stereo system is an extra add-on, which enhanced the cabin on our ride.

How it drives: The Land Cruiser ride is a chill vibe. It coasts along rough and tumble potholes. The hybrid powertrain earns 23 mile per gallon and produces 326-horsepower. Standard safety features include lane-departure warning, automated emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control.

Space for people and things:  All the legroom we want for the midsize category and fullsized passengers. Lots of trunk space for small suitcases.

What to compare it to: Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-90, Ford Bronco

How much does it cost: The Land Cruiser starts at $57,900. Our test vehicle was $76,825 for the Land Cruiser First Edition trim package on the higher end of the spectrum.