I also have a supercharged X. I've never wheeled in a landcruiser so I can't compare the two, however I have been very pleased at what my Xterra has been able to do.

As for crawling down hill,(or up) the Xterra as with many other SUV's and trucks on the market has a fairly tall transfer case ratio, so on really steep downhills you'll be using your brakes.

What tires and wheels did you put on? I look forward to wheeling with as part of UXOC.

P.S. if you don't want to get flamed turn off the caps lock