Muscular New Look That Hints at Adventure
Toyota Land Cruiser 2025 Land Cruiser arrives with boxy styling that nods to its 70-year heritage yet feels fresh and modern. A tall heritage grille, squared LED headlights and exposed tow hooks send a clear off-road message, while a floating roof and slim full-width taillight add city polish. At 196 inches long it is shorter than the outgoing model, making parking easier, but still stands tall with 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Wider fenders cover 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, and a power liftgate with kick sensor helps when hands are full of camping gear.
Turbo Hybrid Power Keeps Muscle and Saves Fuel
Toyota drops the old V8 for an i-Force MAX turbo-hybrid that blends a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor inside an eight-speed automatic. Together they send 326 horsepower and a massive 465 lb-ft of torque to a full-time 4WD system. A locking center differential, 2-speed transfer case and optional rear locker mean rock crawling is still on the menu, while EPA estimates show 23 mpg combined—far better than past cruisers.
Performance snapshot
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4-L turbo + motor |
| Combined power | 326 hp |
| Combined torque | 465 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto |
| EPA economy | 23 mpg |
Upscale Cabin Blends Tough and Tech
Inside, rubberized buttons and water-resistant seatbacks prove the Land Cruiser still loves dirt, but soft-touch panels, bronze accent trim and a console cool box add luxury. A 12.3-inch touchscreen sits beside a digital gauge cluster that shows speed, hybrid energy flow and roll/pitch angles. Second-row seats recline and slide, USB-C ports sit in every row, and cargo space maxes at 82 cubic feet with seats folded.
Smart Safety and Convenience
Every model carries Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with adaptive cruise, lane centering and pre-collision braking. A 360-degree camera offers a live under-body view, while Crawl Control works like low-speed cruise on steep trails. Higher trims add a head-up display, roof rails, rock rails and a stabilizer bar disconnect that boosts wheel articulation at the press of a button.
Feature highlights
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 14-speaker JBL audio with subwoofer
- Over-the-air software updates for maps and apps
- Panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
- Console cool box and 120-volt cargo outlet
Line-Up, Prices and Easy EMI
Toyota splits the Land Cruiser into three trims: 1958, Land Cruiser and First Edition. Even the entry 1958 gets heated fabric seats, skid plates and LED lights at $56,000. The mid trim adds SofTex, the bigger screen and a locking rear diff for $62,000. The First Edition, limited to 5,000 units, piles on two-tone paint, roof rack and rock rails for $76,000.
Trim and price table
| Trim | Key extras | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Heated cloth, steel skid plates | $56,000 |
| Land Cruiser | SofTex, 12.3-in screen, rear locker | $62,000 |
| First Edition | Rock rails, roof rack, two-tone paint | $76,000 |
Indian buyers eyeing private imports can expect landed costs near ₹1.1 crore, but Toyota hints at a local CKD kit in 2026 that could cut prices sharply. U.S. customers get a launch finance offer of 2.9 percent for 60 months, translating to roughly $900 (about ₹75,000) per month with 10 percent down on the mid trim.
Why BMW Should Pay Attention
With its lower weight, hybrid torque surge and advanced off-road assists, the new Land Cruiser matches or beats luxury rivals like the BMW X5 xDrive40i in torque and tech while undercutting them on price. Add legendary Toyota reliability and an eight-year hybrid battery warranty, and the king of SUVs may have just reclaimed its throne—modern, efficient and ready to tackle any road the world throws at it.