​​The Land Cruiser is the longest-running Toyota model of all time, launching way back in 1951. The SUV has been praised for generations due to its impressive durability, offroad capabilities, and, in recent years, luxuriously appointed interiors.

The latest generation is set to be something really special, combining the latest in hybrid technologies with all the usual refinements and characteristics you would expect from a Land Cruiser. Comparing the 2024 with alternatives and competitors in the sector is the best way to demonstrate just how this mighty Toyota is attempting to establish itself as the ultimate hybrid SUV.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Performance

0 – 60 Acceleration Time: 8 Seconds (Estimated)

While performance is not the most important aspect of a full-size SUV like the Land Cruiser, the last thing you want is something underpowered, especially for the daily commute or highway driving. These SUVs weigh an awful lot, so a sizable dose of power is necessary, in order for them to feel lively when needed.

Performance

Against some other models entering the market, the 2024 Land Cruiser does come up slightly short. For example, the Toyota only develops 326 horsepower, which is somewhat shy of the 375 and 395 from the 2024 Wrangler 4xe, and Defender 130, respectively.

Top speeds seem very consistent across the market, with all 4 models compared within just a few mph of each other. As a metric, top speed is not the best to measure how great an SUV is, so long as all are capable of comfortable cruising at highway speeds, that's the main concern.

More relevant is the torque figures, and with 465 lb-ft, the Land Cruiser certainly impresses. Torque is vitally important for towing, which puts the Toyota in good stead, especially when compared to the Defender and Bronco.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Interior Features

Inside is where it counts, as naturally, that's where you and your passengers will be spending most time with the car. In recent decades, the Toyota Land Cruiser has truly excelled when it comes to cabin excellence, with high-quality materials, alongside a whole host of gadgets and gizmos.

Top Interior Features

• The base model, Land Cruiser 1958, features an 8.0-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, which is more than enough to compete with the likes of Ford's Bronco, which too has an 8.0-inch display. Higher trim levels of the Land Cruiser offer a 12.3-inch display, which will likely lure many customers to spend a little more.
• As per nearly all modern releases, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the 2024 Land Cruiser. Premium audio packages are available, including a 14-speaker JBL surround sound system, which audiophiles will surely love.
• The base model comes as standard with heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a smart key system (enabling smartphone connectivity). Naturally, the more customers are willing to climb up the trim ladder, the more specification and exclusive tech can be expected.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Pricing

Expected Starting MSRP: $55,000

Toyota has always been able to deliver value for money, whether it be on their budget commuter car range, performance-orientated sports cars, or here, on a luxurious but rugged hybrid SUV. The 2024 Land Cruiser is unlikely to buck that trend, so estimated starting prices will have to be keen.

Pricing

The 1958 Edition will kick things off, at a speculated figure close to $55,000, with higher-end and special edition launch models expected to quickly command north of $60,000. The outlier among the competition is the Ford Bronco, with 4-door models available from just $38,040. This may seem like a bargain on paper, but in the real world, these SUVs would be miles apart. The 4x4 tech underneath the Land Cruiser is leaps and bounds ahead of the Bronco, so naturally, this will have a huge effect on price.

The Bronco is also the only model discussed here that currently does not offer a hybrid option, which goes a long way to explain and justify the higher prices commanded by the other models.

The 2024 Wrangler 4xe is closely matched to the anticipated price of the Toyota, whereas the more luxurious Defender with its impeccably appointed cabin and slick city styling is considerably more expensive.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Offroad Capabilities

Where the new Land Cruiser really needs to succeed though, is over the rough stuff. It's in the name, this isn't a Toyota Road Cruiser, even if that is where 95% of all examples will spend their time, the mighty SUV still needs to be capable of some seriously challenging terrain.

Fortunately, Toyota has over 7 decades of Land-Cruising expertise behind them, so they know a thing or two about manufacturing a compelling offroader.

Top Off-road Features

• CRAWL control is standard on all trim levels of the 2024 Land Cruiser, and functions as a sort of cruise control, but at exceedingly low speeds; perfect for keeping a steady foot on technical trails. In addition to this, front recovery hooks are standard too, in case you bite off more than you can chew.
• If you opt for the more costly Land Cruiser and First Edition trim levels, some more serious tech is available, such as a Multi-Terrain Monitor, and Multi-Terrain Select function. These modes will enable the Toyota to adapt itself, according to what sort of surface you find yourself traversing at the time.
• Toyota hasn't overlooked the simple either, with both palm and knee pads standard fixtures inside. No matter what adventures you find yourself embarking upon, your comfort is still of paramount importance to Toyota, so no detail is left overlooked.