Overview
We thought the Land Cruiser was gone forever—mainly because Toyota told us so—but surprise! The off-road champ is back, baby. We expect it will share a basic platform and powertrains with the recently redesigned Lexus GX and wear a similarly boxy look. A twin-turbocharged V-6 is likely but we could see the Land Cruiser getting a hybrid setup this time around too. While the previous-generation LC was a large-sized SUV, we think this time around it will shrink to medium-sized to do battle against other mainstream off-roaders such as the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler. That strategy also leaves the full-size SUV market open for the Toyota Sequoia. We’re still probably a year or so off from hearing specifics and getting confirmation on things for the next-generation Land Cruiser, but when we learn more we’ll update this story with details.
What’s New for 2025?
While it’s possible we’ll see the new Land Cruiser before the 2025 model year, we think that’s unlikely. When it debuts—probably sometime in 2024—we hope to see a rugged design and plenty of standard off-road gear.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
SR5
$60,000 (est)
Limited
$70,000 (est)
Platinum
$80,000 (est)
Capstone
$90,000 (est)
The last time a Land Cruiser was on sale in the U.S. market it started at a steep $87,030, but now that we think it will come in a slightly smaller package, that could mean a more affordable starting price. When we find out more we’ll update this story with details.
As more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about:
- Engine, Transmission, and Performance
- Towing and Payload Capacity
- Range, Charging, and Battery Life
- Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
- Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
- Infotainment and Connectivity
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
- Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
