The reborn Land Cruiser is built on Toyota’s TNGA-F global truck platform (along with the Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra) and presented in three trim packages: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and Land Cruiser First Edition (only 5,000 units produced). Under the hood is a 2.4-liter turbo four i-FORCE MAX hybrid configuration that puts out 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. Its advanced full-time 4-wheel-drive system supplies continuous power to both axles for optimal traction and better stability on a variety of surfaces. The stalwart Land Cruiser is able to tow a maximum of 6,000 pounds.
The Land Cruiser has three selectable drive modes, allowing for more customization. Eco Mode is all about efficiency, while Sport Mode unleashes faster acceleration and performance. Normal Mode balances the two, supplying regulated performance and fuel economy. The EPA’s official estimates give the Land Cruiser fuel efficiency of 22 mpg around town and 25 mpg on the highway.
Some suspension upgrades are also part of the Land Cruiser’s redesign, with an upgraded front double wishbone setup including twin-tube shocks and a rear multi-link suspension with coil springs. The automatic limited-slip differential, electronically-controlled two-speed transfer case, vehicle stability control, and center locking differential increase the off-roading capability. The Land Cruiser boasts a 22.0-degree max departure angle, a breakover angle at 25.0 degrees, and a 31.0-degree approach angle, along with ground clearance up to 8.7 inches. It’s also protected by high-strength steel skid plates and rock rails.
Included with the Land Cruiser 1958 are cloth upholstery, manually adjustable heated front seats, a 7-inch multi-information display, tri-zone automatic climate control, the Smart Key system with push-button start, a 12V power outlet (console), a 120V power outlet (cargo area), an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink universal transceiver, a 2400W AC inverter, six USB ports, a manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel, rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers, front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks, circular LED headlights, LED fog lights, a black “TOYOTA” heritage grille, and 18-inch dark gray metallic alloy wheels.
The midgrade Land Cruiser trim adds heated and ventilated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, the Multi-Terrain Select system with monitor, SofTex-trimmed seating, a power open/close liftgate, all-weather floor mats and cargo mats, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, rectangular LED headlights, Rigid Industries LED color-selectable fog lights, roof rails, and 18-inch matte-gray alloy wheels. The available Premium Package will add illuminated entry, Digital Key capability, a power moonroof with a power sunshade, the center console cooler, a digital rearview mirror, wireless device charging, leather seating, a head-up display, and enhanced safety and tech features (detailed below). The limited-run Land Cruiser First Edition (5,000 units) gets all of the features listed in the Premium Package and is set apart further by front and rear mud guards, rock rails, a rooftop cargo basket, circular LED headlights (as seen on the base trim), illuminated entry lighting, and 18-inch matte-black alloy wheels.
All Land Cruisers come with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 driver-assist technology suite. It consists of blind-spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, trailer merge warning, safe exit alert, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, steering assist, lane trace assist, traffic sign recognition, a rearview monitor, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assist. The Land Cruiser trim equipped with the Premium Package and the 5,000-run First Edition also get front cross-traffic alert, traffic jam assist, a panoramic view monitor, and lane change assist.
The Land Cruiser 1958 has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless smartphone connectivity (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a six-speaker sound system. The other trims upgrade to a 12.3-inch touchscreen while adding a Wi-Fi hotspot. The middle trim has ten speakers, but the First Edition is loaded up with a premium 14-speaker JBL Audio unit (this is also available for the midgrade trim via the Premium Package). All trims come with trial access to the subscription-based Drive Connect (Cloud Navigation, Intelligent Assistant, and Destination Assist).