2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Toyota Land Cruiser
Key Features
- Starting at $57,900 MSRP*
- Standard i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain (326 HP / 465 LB-FT TQ) and 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Full-time 4WD system with rear and center locking differentials
- 8-inch (standard) or 12.3-inch (available) Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
- 5-speed Crawl Control (CRAWL) with Off-Road Turn Assist (OTA)
- Available 8-way power leather-trimmed heated/ventilated front seats
- Optional Rigid Industries® LED color-selectable fog lights
About the Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota didn’t just design a new generation of the legendary Land Cruiser, they reinvented it. The Land Cruiser started off being built for hardcore off-roading and while it retained that capability over the years, the emphasis was more on being a three-row on-road people carrier. But today’s Land Cruiser takes the nameplate back to its roots, joining the 4Runner in the Toyota stable of seriously capable off-road SUVs. The Land Cruiser is powered by a new sophisticated i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain designed for uncompromising off-road ability, thanks to 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Full-time four-wheel drive comes standard too and the Land Cruiser comes with an impressive towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. Best of all, Toyota is promising a significantly lower starting price compared to the previous generation.
What the Critics Say
Inside, the Land Cruiser offers seating for five across two rows and offers the requisite infotainment technology to keep modern buyers happy. Toyota even equips it with advanced driver-assistance features since, for most Land Cruiser owners, this truck will serve as both a weekend toy and a weekday commuter. When it's time to hit the trail, the Land Cruiser has the equipment to tackle the rough stuff, including a four-wheel drive system with low-range gearing and locking differentials.” — Car and Driver
Both on- and off-road, our first impressions revealed few weaknesses and dismissed the notion that a Land Cruiser needs a V8 to live up to its legacy. It's more capable, comfortable, refined, and features a greater bandwidth than ever before. The new Land Cruiser might just be Toyota's most polished product in years, and we can't help but recommend this go-anywhere, do-anything machine.” — Edmunds
What’s New for 2025
Following its highly-anticipated return just last year, the Toyota Land Cruiser is back for 2025 with only minor changes. Last year’s First Edition trim level has been discontinued, leaving just two trim levels for 2025. In addition, the Land Cruiser also receives integrated liftgate lights that provide enhanced visibility in the cargo area with the liftgate open.
Toyota Land Cruiser Features
Incredible Capability
While there have now been several generations of the Toyota Land Cruiser that were built mostly for people hauling, this one is built to tackle the toughest terrain you can throw at it. The Land Cruiser is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a hybrid system that produces a combined 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, an impressive amount of power that will make tough offroading look easy. You get four-wheel drive standard as well as other off-road goodies like a center locking differential with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case, an automatic limited-slip differential, and an electronic locking rear differential. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance and there are available rock rails and full-coverage steel skid plates. This new generation of the Land Cruiser ditches the third row of seats and has been made a bit smaller as well in order to improve off-road agility.
Iconic Design
With its renewed emphasis on off-roading, the styling of the Toyota Land Cruiser has been updated to evoke the looks of the older generations that first earned the Land Cruiser its reputation for utility. The styling is boxier, more squared-off, and the available round LED headlights are an updated version of the originals. Inside, you’ll find actual buttons to control most functions, meaning that you can quickly make the adjustments you need rather than hunting through menus on a touchscreen. Most of the buttons are also large enough to be easily operated while wearing gloves since Toyota knows that a lot of adventures don’t take place in ideal weather conditions. Like the exterior, the interior is designed to be functional while drawing influence from previous generations. Those familiar with the 70-series Land Cruisers from the 1980s will find the dashboard layout familiar and everyone will find it easy to use.
Advanced Technology
For all of its retro looks, the Toyota Land Cruiser is packed with the absolute cutting-edge in terms of technology. The hybrid drivetrain produces noticeably more torque than the old V8 engine and it’s mated to a far more sophisticated 8-speed automatic transmission. Multi-Terrain Select lets you choose specific terrain types like mud, dirt, and sand in order to dial in the best possible performance from the traction control system. CRAWL Control will maintain a set speed over especially rough terrain so that you can instead focus on steering the vehicle and this clever system offers a choice of five different speeds. There is an available 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen which doubles as a monitor for the Multi-Terrain Monitor and an underbody camera system that lets you keep a closer eye on upcoming obstacles. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard as does a wireless charging pad for your phone. For audiophiles, there is an available 14-speaker JBL premium sound system.
Trims & Specs
Land Cruiser 1958
- Starting at $57,900 MSRP*
- i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain and 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Full-time 4WD system with rear and center locking differentials
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0)
- 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility
Land Cruiser
- Starting at $63,900 MSRP*
- Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Rock and Deep Snow
- SofTex®-trimmed seats
- Rigid Industries® color-selectable LED fog lights
- 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
- Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM)
*Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also includes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,135 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,395 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,450 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,945 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.
**2025 EPA-estimated city/highway mileage. Actual mileage will vary. Actual MPGe will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, and other factors. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. For more information, see www.fueleconomy.gov.