Also, watch our 2024 Land Cruiser video on YouTube.
This guide covers:
- Land Cruiser specs across all grades
- Land Cruiser 1958 (entry-level)
- Land Cruiser
- Land Cruiser First Edition (5,000 units)
Expensive, inefficient, and too much competition — for whatever reason, Toyota abandoned the long-running Land Cruiser for the US market in 2021 (in Canada, it’s been a 35-year hiatus). Well, the retro-inspired Land Cruiser is back sporting a new 326 horsepower hybrid power plant, rugged off-road looks with old-school vibes, a tech-savvy interior, and a more reasonable mid-$50,000 US starting price point.
Release Date: The new Land Cruiser will hit dealerships sometime in Spring 2024. It will be built at Toyota’s Tahara and Hino plants in Japan.
2024 Land Cruiser Price:
When we first posted this, Toyota said the new Land Cruiser would start at around $55,000 in the US. The firm number is just over $57,000, so not that far off. There’s also the Land Cruiser Premium Package for Canadian buyers for $83,290 CAD. Below are the confirmed starting MSRP before taxes/fees:
| Model | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|
| Land Cruiser 1958 | $57,345 | $69,290 |
| Land Cruiser | $63,345 | $77,290 |
| Land Cruiser First Edition | $76,345 | $90,370 |
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Specs: What They All Have in Common
Before we look at each redesigned 2024 Land Cruiser separately, it’s good to know what Toyota changed and updated to the next-generation lineup.
Power and Performance Specs: One single hybrid engine for all
- Engine: turbocharged 2.4L 4-cylinder
- Hybrid battery: 1.87 kWh NiMH
- Transmission: 8-speed auto
- Drivetrain: full-time 4×4
- Horsepower: 326-hp
- Torque: 465 lb.-ft.
- Towing: 6,000 pounds
In terms of powertrain options, Toyota kept it super simple. As in, there’s only one choice: a turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder paired with a 1.87-kWh NiMH Battery. Dubbed the i-FORCE MAX, the exclusively hybrid-powered 2024 Land Cruiser delivers 326 horsepower, 465 lb.-ft. of torque, and 6,000 pounds towing capacity. Paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Fun fact: based on specs, the new Land Cruiser’s engine is the same i-FORCE MAX powering the new Tacoma’s range-topping models — the TRD Pro and Trailhunter — producing the most power and torque in the Tacoma lineup with the same 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque figures. Also, the 2024 Land Cruiser is built on Toyota’s TNGA-F global truck platform — the same goes for Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus LX600.
Land Cruiser Off-Road Specs: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, nearly 9-inches ground clearance, front stabilizer bar disconnect, and more
A suite of Toyota’s latest active safety and convenience systems, TSS includes the usual roundup of features like road sign assist, land departure alert, speed range radar, pre-collision warnings, and much more.
All new models are 4.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches shorter than the outgoing 200 Series Land Cruiser; they all find a front overhang that’s now decreased for a greater approach, while the A-pillar is pushed back, paying homage to the old-school models while providing improved visibility.
New Land Cruiser Dimension Specs
- Wheelbase: 112.2 in.
- Length: 193.7 in.
- Width with mirrors: 84.2 in.
- Height: 73.2 in.
- Ground clearance: 8.7 in.
- Running ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Other shared features include 17-inch disc brakes front and rear, electric power steering, a front stabilizer bar disconnect, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, front tow/recovery hooks, fog lamps, and Smart Key System with push-button start.
Now, let’s get into the 2024 Land Cruiser offerings on tap.
1. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958
No Frills with an Eye on Adventure
- $57,345 USD
- $69,290 CAD
Key features:
Will start around $55,000 US
Centre locking differential & electronically controlled 2-speed transfer case
CRAWL Control standard
First out the gate is the 2024 Land Cruiser 1958, which Toyota says will start in the mid-$50,000 range; expect firm pricing be announced closer to its on-sale date.
This entry-level SUV rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in 245/70R18 sized all-season tires (unlike the next grade up, there’s no 20-inch wheel option). For improved traction control on rough terrain, all versions find a full-time four-wheel drive system with a centre locking differential and an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range. The 1958 version receives a standard rear locking differential, and CRAWL Control which essentially an off-road cruise control at low speeds.
As found in the new Tacoma Trailhunter pickup, this Land Cruiser also gets the 2400W AC inverter for proper overlanding duties.
Inside, the overall look is definitely utility-focused, where durability is the name of the game. But that doesn’t mean it lacks the latest features. They’re not ultra premium like what you’d find in the Lexus LX 600, nor should they be.
Standard is a 6-speaker audio system, a heated steering wheel (nice), and manual adjusted seats in fabric also heated (also nice). Plus, an 8-inch multimedia monitor as standard. On the styling front, the Land Cruiser 1958 finds the round LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, and “TOYOTA” heritage grille up front.
The approach/breakover/departure angles are all relatively the same; the approach angle on the Land Cruiser 1958 is 1-degree less.
- Approach Angle: 30.0-degree
- Breakover Angle: 25.0-degree
- Departure Angle: 22.0-degree
2. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
Mid-Size Off-Road SUV with a Premium Touch
- $63,345 USD
- $77,290 CAD
Key features:
Different front look with rectangular headlamps
20-inch wheel option
12.3″ touchscreen & additional off-road features
Now, this one dials it up significantly — both in interior and styling, but more importantly, off-road performance. It replaces the 1958’s round lights with rectangular LED headlamps, giving us the late-1980s FJ62 feels — it’s the only grade in the lineup to offer this look, based on the preliminary specs we’re seeing. The fog lamps were upgraded to a RIGID colour-selectable system. The tires also size up a bit to 265/70 all-seasons, on the same 18-inch alloys you get on the 1958. But here, you can opt for the more prominent 20-inch wheels — the only trim to offer this.
Unlike its lower sibling, the standard on Land Cruiser and First Edition grades is a completely new front stabilizer bar disconnect, activated by a button push. Plus, Multi-Terrain Select, now functional in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low, is tacked on to this grade as standard. The MTS system offers Mud, Dirt, and Sand modes.
With a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen included here, Land Cruiser off-roaders also benefit from the Multi-Terrain Monitor displaying the uneven path ahead in crisp, clear detail. The cabin also gets the better 14-speaker JBL sound system and SofTexheated/ventilated
power seats.
- Approach Angle: 31.0-degree
- Breakover Angle:: 25.0-degree
- Departure Angle: 22.0-degree
3. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition
Range-Topping Model Limited to 5,000 Units
- $76,345 USD
- $90,370 CAD
Key features:
More off-road features like roof rack, rock rails, front skid plate & more
2 new 2-tone paint colours exclusive to First Edition
Leather heated / ventilated power seats
Now, the range-topping grade that neither you nor anyone you know will get their hands on. But hey, let’s talk about it anyway because it does step things up. For US and Canadian customers, only 5,000 will be produced during the first couple months of production out of Toyota’s Japan plants. So, the bad news is this one finds several extras the proper off-roaders will value.
The good news, however, is that you can customize your Land Cruiser non-First Edition to be just as robust, if not better. With Toyota Genuine Accessories and Associated Accessory Products (AAP), Land Cruiser is, as Toyota puts it, “a blank canvas for customization.” Best part is, because these over 100 available accessories are fitted from Toyota directly, customers can tack on the extra costs to their monthly payments.
But we digress. Over and above the Land Cruiser grade, the Land Cruiser First Edition adds a roof rack, rock rails, a front skid plate for some rock bashing pleasure, a back door guard, mudflaps, a tailgate light, distinct key glove stitching, leather heated and ventilated power seats inside, and the round LED headlights offered on the entry-level Land Cruiser 1958. The 18-inch alloy wheels with 265/70 all-season tires stay intact.
- Approach Angle: 31.0-degree
- Breakover Angle:: 25.0-degree
- Departure Angle: 22.0-degree
Takeaway
The entry-level Land Cruiser 1958 is the more no-frills version, with a no-frills price point, starting around $55,000 US. It doesn’t compromise off-road performance, however, with a rear locking differential and CRAWL Control; the interior offers just enough of what’s needed, and the heritage-inspired exterior styling is on-point.
In essence, the Land Cruiser is the range-topping grade that adds the premium touches and tech inside, with more performance features like the MTS system and front stabilizer bar disconnect. It’s also the only one to offer the more prominent 20-inch wheels with slightly bigger tires. Better front seats, a larger touchscreen, a 10-speaker sound system, upgraded fog lamps, and more make this the better version.
Fortunately, Toyota offers an extensive menu of over 100 accessories, such as off-road recovery gear, rack attachment brackets for storage gear, outdoor sporting equipment carriers, and more. So, if you don’t get the First Edition (you won’t get the First Edition), no worries — you can customize this bad boy with the same gear and make it even better.
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