The new Toyota Land Cruiser returns to its roots with a retro-style redesign that is sure to excite when it arrives in 2024.
With the Land Rover Defender 110 firmly in its sights, the new Toyota Land Cruiser has been fully rethought both outside and in as the world-famous company looks to reassert itself as top dog in the large seven-seat 4x4 sector.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser promises better-than-ever off-road ability as well as those stylish new looks, while it will be more refined on the road, too. There will even later be a hybrid version, although the launch model will be a traditional diesel. Perfect for taking 4x4 fans deep into the most inhospitable terrain – and back again.
New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser price and release date
New Toyota Land Cruiser prices are likely to start from upwards of £50,000. The stylish new Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition is set to cost even more – we wouldn’t be surprised if it cost £70,000 or more.
Bosses at Toyota GB have confirmed the new Toyota Land Cruiser will arrive in the UK in the first half of 2024. More specific timings will follow nearer the time – but if you want to be one of the first to buy or lease the new 4x4, it’s worth getting in early.
New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: exterior and interior
The new Toyota Land Cruiser references iconic models from the 1970s and 1980s with its stylish new exterior design. The square lines are tough and chunky, oozing robustness as well as looking super-desirable.
We love the angular front end, complete with chunky bonnet and bulging wheelarches. As standard, the new Toyota Land Cruiser comes with horizontal LED headlights – but the limited edition First Edition comes with classic round LED headlights. Two retro colours are available too, Sand and Smoky Blue.
The firm says the chunky, tough look of the new Toyota Land Cruiser sees it go “back to its origins”. It’s not style over substance though, with a form-follows-function approach courtesy of short overhangs, sculpted corners and a narrower lower body. With off-road robustness in mind, key body parts have been designed for easy replacement in the event of damage.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser launches as a five-door mode, which measures 4920mm long, 1980mm wide and 1870mm tall. It has a 2850mm wheelbase. It is a little shorter overall than a Land Rover Defender 110, and is not as tall, either.
Inside, the new Toyota Land Cruiser offers either a five-seat or seven-seat layout. The design has been transformed, with a high-tech feel courtesy of two ultra-wide HD displays. The driver’s display is comprehensive and the multi-function centre touchscreen packs in even more functionality.
Complementing the horizontal instrument panel are plenty of switches that are shaped for easy operation even when driving over rough terrain. The new Toyota Land Cruiser has a chunky gear selector, a sturdy centre console and knee pads that offer protection when off-roading.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser also has a significant lift in quality. The interior is much more premium, with classy contrast materials and rich stitched leather. The bold ‘Toyota’ script on the steering wheel is a neat retro touch.
Toyota says a lowered belt line allows deeper side windows to be fitted, which helps improve visibility. A large panoramic roof helps here – as does the fact there’s more all-round space across all three rows of seats. The company will confirm interior dimensions nearer to its launch.
New 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: fuel economy and performance
The new Toyota Land Cruiser launches with a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine. It will produce 201ps and be paired with an eight-speed ‘Direct Shift’ automatic gearbox. It has enough torque to tow loads of up to 3500kg.
Fuel economy figures will be confirmed nearer the time, but it is likely the new Toyota Land Cruiser will be more economical than the current model. This averages up to 31mpg and emits from 239g/km CO2.
In early 2025, the new Toyota Land Cruiser will be offered with an electrified powertrain. This will combine the 2.8-litre turbodiesel with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. Fuel economy will improve further, maybe to 35mpg or more.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser uses an all-new architecture, the Toyota GA-F platform. This is 50% more rigid than the outgoing model, which improves handling and ride quality, and is also more responsive.
The setup retains the classic body-on-frame construction used by the most capable 4x4s. Toyota has enhanced the suspension, with improvements including greater wheel articulation, ensuring it is even more capable off-road.
The engineers have gone even further, too. The new Toyota Land Cruiser has a novel disconnecting front anti-roll bar, called SDM – that’s Stabiliser with Disconnection Mechanism. Via a button on the centre console, the driver can disengage the anti-roll bar for better drivability on rough roads, while still enjoying easier handling when back on road.
Advanced tech includes the Multi-Terrain Monitor, which gives drivers of the new Toyota Land Cruiser a clearer view ahead and immediately beneath the vehicle. Multi-Terrain Select also automatically adjusts the new Toyota Land Cruiser’s various settings to different off-road conditions.
Can’t wait for a new Toyota Land Cruiser? Time to consider a Land Rover Defender 110…
The new Toyota Land Cruiser won’t be with us until mid-2024. If you can’t wait that long, why not consider a Land Rover Defender 110 instead? This must-have 4x4 is, like the Toyota, achingly desirable – and the ever-growing range means there are plenty of models to choose from. You can even have a high-performance V8…
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Another new car we’re looking forward to here at heycar is the 2024 Dacia Spring. This is a small, affordable electric car with a sub-£20,000 price tag, so serves as a nice contrast to the beefy new Toyota Land Cruiser. But what if you still want a large seven-seat 4x4, despite a desire to go electric? You’re in luck – the 2023 Kia EV9 electric SUV is right up your street.
The Toyota Land Cruiser line dates right back to 1951, when the first Toyota BJ was released. Soon after, it proved its capabilities by climbing Mount Fuji.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser launches in traditional diesel guise – but, from 2025, a 48-volt mild hybrid variant will be launched, promising lower emissions and better fuel economy.
The new Toyota Land Cruiser is the latest version in a world-renowned model line. It has a fantastic reputation for longevity and capability, with more than 11.3 million sales to date in more than 170 countries.
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