Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) Review

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) At A Glance

3/5
Honest John Overall Rating
An old-school 4x4 that excels in off-road work and towing, the Toyota Land Cruiser makes for a reliable used buy. It’s much less at home when being driven on-road, however.

+Supreme off-road. Excellent reliability record. Huge presence makes you feel invincible.

-Expensive to buy and run. Old-fashioned on-road drive. High boot floor.

Insurance Groups are between 31–48
On average it achieves 75% of the official MPG figure

Very few people ever bought a Toyota Land Cruiser for its luxury – this is a 4x4 rather than an SUV. As such, it tows superbly and can head over the worst terrain with sure-footed ease. What it doesn’t do so well as a Land Rover Discovery, American favourite the Jeep Grand Cherokee or even the Mitsubishi Shogun is pamper you on the road. Read on for our full Toyota Land Cruiser review.

The Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t as plush as a Land Rover Discovery. Yet its blend of huge size, impregnable reliability and serious off-road capability makes it a strong proposition for a select few used car buyers – namely those who need their car to cope year-round in remote areas and hostile weather conditions.

Engine choice was always limited to one unit at any given time. Originally this was a 3.0-litre D-4D diesel, and this was replaced by a more economical 2.8-litre diesel in 2015.

The later motor has slightly less power with 177PS and 450Nm of torque, but is effective, albeit gruff, producing plenty of shove low down the rev range.

Most variants have an automatic gearbox as standard, but basic Toyota Land Cruiser Utility versions come with a manual. Official economy is just short of 40mpg with either.

For driving over challenging terrain, the Toyota Land Cruiser is very impressive indeed. Downhill assist, ride height control, a crawl function and a limited slip differential are among the off-road features.

Unfortunately, this off-road prowess translates to lacklustre on-road driving, with spongy suspension and ponderous steering.

Driving one requires a certain mindset and, if you’re happy to wander along at 60mph on the motorway, it can be quite enjoyable in the same way that a Land Rover Defender is, or even the diminutive Suzuki Jimny.

You sit high up with a commanding view, and everyone treats the Toyota Land Cruiser with respect. Visibility is pretty good, apart from when you’re reversing, but that’s what parking sensors (standard on Active models and upwards) are for.

Some of the interior finish is almost unforgivable for an SUV that can cost well over £50,000, but it’s extremely competent off-road and boasts a legendary reliability record.

Buyers get a choice of three-door or five-door body styles. The appeal of the three-door is very limited though, especially when you consider the fact the five-door variant has two extra seats that fold up from the boot floor. The boot itself is large but very high off the ground, making it difficult to load heavy objects.

Most SUV buyers are better catered for elsewhere. German alternatives such as the Audi Q7 and BMW X5 are much, much nicer to drive and easier to live with day-to-day if you don’t wish to venture off road, while the Land Rover Discovery does a better job of combining mud-plugging ability with superior on-road dynamics.

But if you’re looking for a 4x4 that’s more of a workhorse than a Chelsea Tractor, the Toyota Land Cruiser makes sense.

Fancy a petrol-powered Toyota Land Cruiser? Read our Toyota Land Cruiser V8 review here.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) handling and engines

Driving Rating
The Toyota Land Cruiser is imperious off-road, with an array of on-board technologies making negotiating the toughest terrain easy. But even by 4x4 standards it struggles on the road, where ponderous steering and a poor ride let it down.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Handling and ride quality

The steering is ponderous on the Toyota Land Cruiser and ride quality on British roads isn’t very good, since it never feels completely settled.

It’s not really a driving experience that most drivers will relish. That said, it is predictable and the feeling of invincibility can be a bonus. 

If you need a 4x4 for real off-road work, rather than on-road driving, it’s hard to fault the Toyota Land Cruiser. It has hill descent control and a lockable centre differential as standard, plus top models have crawl control and a locking rear diff.

It’s extremely capable on mud and loose surfaces, plus it can climb and descend very steep hills and cross deep water and rutted tracks with ease.

All of the various clever off-roading technologies remove any effort – just gentle throttle inputs and steering will get the Toyota Land Cruiser over most fields and hills without any real difficulty.

More challenging terrain requires a few button presses and dial twists, but the technology works. Not much can stop this car.

For drivers who spend a lot of time in harsh environments or poor weather, it’s a great choice. It might not be quite as plush as rivals, but its solid reliability record and durability make it a very dependable choice, and that is probably the most important thing in a tough, rural area.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Engines

This generation of Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced with a 3.0-litre turbodiesel with 173PS and 409Nm. It was ample for the car, but delivered in a rowdy, coarse manner.

A 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel with 177PS arrived in 2015. It produces plenty of low-down torque – 450Nm from 1600-2400rpm – so it’s ideal for towing trailers.

The engine is gruff though, making plenty of noise when accelerating, and it doesn’t provide particularly impressive pace, particularly when combined with the automatic gearbox.

The automatic transmission fitted to most variants is fairly smooth, but it can be a bit slow to respond when overtaking and on other occasions it has a tendency to cling on to low gears unnecessarily.

Road and wind noise aren’t too bad, but even so a Land Rover is a better bet if you cover a lot of miles on motorways or A-roads, thanks to its superior performance and quieter cabin.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Safety

Aside from the off-road driving aids, the Toyota Land Cruiser comes with seven airbags, including one for the driver’s knees. There’s also ABS anti-lock brakes, brake assist and traction control.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Icon trim added Toyota Safety Sense including pre-collision with pedestrian detection, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control, road sign assist, lane departure alert, front and rear parking sensors and active traction control.

There was also trailer sway control, downhill assist control on auto ’box models and hill-start assist for the auto, too.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible further gained crawl control and a panoramic view monitor.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Towing

The Toyota Land Cruiser can haul an unbraked trailer of up to 750kg.

A little surprisingly, it can only pull a braked trailer of up to 3000kg, where a Land Rover Discovery is good up to 3500kg.

Engine MPG 0-62 CO2
2.8 D-4D Auto 38–39 mpg 9.9–12.7 s 190–250 g/km
3.0 D-4D 35–39 mpg 10.2–12.1 s 190–214 g/km
3.0 D-4D Auto 35–38 mpg 11.0–12.7 s 194–213 g/km
V8 4.5 D-4D 30 mpg 8.9 s 250 g/km

Real MPG average for the Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024)

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Average performance

75%

Real MPG

20–37 mpg

MPGs submitted

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Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) interior

Interior Rating
Look past the hard plastics and the Toyota Land Cruiser is amazingly well made, which is just as you would hope for a car that is designed to be unstoppable in the toughest conditions. Plus, the five-door model is extremely roomy.
Dimensions
Length 4395–4950 mm
Width 1885 mm
Height 1830–1890 mm
Wheelbase 2450–4335 mm

Full specifications

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Practicality

The colossal size of the Toyota Land Cruiser makes for a very practical and spacious cabin. The high driving position gives a great view above overgrown verges and hedgerows, plus the seats are comfortable.

The back row is huge, with more than enough space for adults, plus there are two more occasional use seats that fold out of the boot floor in five-door models, which will take an adult at a push. Three-door versions are restricted to five seats.

The large tailgate is side-hinged, which makes it awkward in tight parking spaces. Fortunately the glass opens separately, which means small items can be dropped in.

The boot deck is very high off the ground, so is far from ideal if you often load and unload heavy objects, or if you have an ageing dog that isn’t very athletic.

Load volume is a massive 621 litres, though, and extends up to 1640 litres with the seats folded.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Quality and finish

Upgrades for 2018 included a revised dashboard, front seat ventilation, rear seat heating and automatic climate control.

Even so, don’t expect even the top-spec Toyota Land Cruiser models to feel plush, though. They’re comfortable, sure, but still feel very old-fashioned.

However, it all contributes to the indestructible feel that is core to the appeal of the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Infotainment

Early Toyota Land Cruisers did without infotainment and made do with a stereo, which was fine for the time.

An eight-inch infotainment system called Toyota Touch 2 arrived in mid-2015 as standard on all but the entry-level Toyota Land Cruiser Utility model.

It’s easy to use, if not particularly slick in its design, featuring DAB radio and Bluetooth for audio streaming and phone connectivity.

It doesn’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto – a slight irritant as they’re standard on the Toyota Aygo city car.

Toyota Land Cruiser Icon and Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible models feature navigation.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) value for money

Value for Money Rating
Buying and running a car as big as the Toyota Land Cruiser means sizeable bills. But in reality, it is superb value for those who need its abilities. For everyone else, it’s a pricey proposition.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Prices

It’s a measure of highly regarded the Toyota Land Cruiser is that you will pay £20,000 for a 12-year-old example that has covered 75,000 miles. For this model, that mileage is barely run-in.

If you want a 2016 model with the newer engine and infotainment, you’ll pay £29,000 for a car with 60,000 miles under its wheels.

For a late-model Toyota Land Cruiser that is two years old and has 15,000 miles to its credit, reckon on spending £40,000.

Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024): Running Costs

Keeping a Toyota Land Cruiser fuelled is never going to be an exercise in low-cost motoring.

The company claimed the 3.0-litre engine could return between 34.9mpg and 39.2mpg under the older NEDC testing methods. However, our Real MPG data shows you can expect around 26mpg.

With the newer 2.8-litre engine, it claimed 31.0mpg under the later WLTP rules, and it gets very close with a 30.7mpg figure from real-world use.

Hefty carbon dioxide emissions will see you pay £415 each year for road tax for the 2.0-litre models. With the 2.8-litre, that drops to £85 for cars registered up to 1 April 2017, while all Toyota Land Cruisers put on the road after that date pay the same £190 flat rate.

However, you will also have to factor in the surcharge of £410 for cars that cost more than £40,000 when new for any of these 4x4s until they pass their fifth birthday.

Looking after one won’t be cheap if it needs replacement parts, and heavy 4x4s will work through brake and suspension parts. However, generally good reliability means it shouldn’t need too much looking after.

Insuring a Toyota Land Cruiser, though, will require a decent outlay, thanks to it sitting anywhere from group 31 to group 40 (out of 50).

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Toyota Land Cruiser (2010 – 2024) models and specs

At it launch, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC3 was the starting point. It includes Smart Entry, climate control, Bluetooth, alloy wheels and fabric upholstery.

The Toyota Land Cruiser LC4 upped this with triple-zone climate control, automatic headlights and wipers, all-round parking sensors, electric seat adjustment in the front, electric folding for the third row seats, leather upholstery and a JBL stereo with sat-nav.

The Toyota Land Cruiser LC5 gained a sunroof, rear seat entertainment system and surround-view camera set-up.

For 2015, the trims were changed and the base Toyota Land Cruiser Active came with 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, active traction control and trailer sway control.

There was also downhill assist control and hill-start assist control (on auto models), an eight-inch touchscreen with Toyota Touch 2 media system with nine speakers, DAB and Bluetooth, reversing camera, leather steering wheel, gearshift and handbrake and dual-zone automatic air-conditioning.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Icon added 19-inch dark grey alloy wheels, Toyota Safety Sense including pre-collision with pedestrian detection, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control, road sign assist and lane departure alert, plus front and rear parking sensors.

Add to that active traction control, trailer sway control, downhill assist control on auto and hill-start assist (on auto models).

It also featured an eight-inch touchscreen with Toyota Touch 2 Go Navigation, a leather interior in two colour choices with electric, heated and ventilated front seats, plus driver’s lumbar support.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible is the top trim and offered 19-inch gloss black alloys, Toyota Safety Sense including pre-collision with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and panoramic view monitor. 

There was also a rear limited slip differential, multi-terrain monitor, crawl control, body angle display and off-road turn assists, eight-inch touchscreen with navigation, JBL premium audio, 14 speakers, wi-fi, DAB, Bluetooth and reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors and reverse tilting door mirrors with puddle lights.

Dimensions
Length 4395–4950 mm
Width 1885 mm
Height 1830–1890 mm
Wheelbase 2450–4335 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 2010–2740 kg
Boot Space 104–1640 L
Warranty 3 years
Servicing 10000–15000 miles
Spare Wheel
Standard Full-size spare wheel
Costs
List Price £32,765–£66,005
Insurance Groups 31–48
Road Tax Bands J–L
Official MPG 29.7–39.2 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall -

On sale until October 2023

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active D-4D 204 Auto Start/Stop 3dr - - 9.9 s
Active D-4D 204 Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - 9.9 s
Active D-4D 204 Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - 9.9 s
Invincible D-4D 204 Auto Start/Stop 5dr - - 9.9 s

On sale until December 2020

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.8D-4D Active Auto 5Seat 3dr £39,635 38.1 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Active Auto 5Seat 5dr £40,390 38.1 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Active Auto 7Seat 5dr £40,995 38.1 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Icon Auto 5dr £49,240 38.1 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Invincible Auto 7Seat 5dr £54,040 38.1 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Utility 3dr £34,690 39.2 mpg 12.1 s
2.8D-4D Utility 5dr £35,445 38.1 mpg 12.1 s
2.8D-4D Utility Auto 5dr £37,090 38.1 mpg 12.7 s

On sale until June 2018

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.8D-4D Active 3dr £37,230 39.2 mpg 12.1 s
2.8D-4D Active 5dr £39,430 38.2 mpg 12.1 s
2.8D-4D Active Auto 5dr £41,030 38.2 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Icon Auto 5dr £50,130 38.2 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Invincible Auto 5dr £56,630 38.2 mpg 12.7 s
2.8D-4D Invincible X Auto 5dr £58,580 38.2 mpg -

On sale until June 2017

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
3.0D-4D Active 3dr £35,865 34.9 mpg 10.2 s
3.0D-4D Active Auto 5dr £39,620 34.9 mpg 11.0 s
3.0D-4D Icon Auto 5dr £48,365 34.9 mpg 11.0 s
3.0D-4D Invincible Auto 5dr £53,365 34.9 mpg 11.0 s

On sale until May 2017

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
V8 4.5 D-4D Tpms Auto 5dr £66,005 29.7 mpg 8.9 s

On sale until April 2017

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.8D-4D Invincible X Auto 5dr £57,880 38.2 mpg -

On sale until October 2015

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 3.0 D-4D 188 3dr £35,850 34.9 mpg 10.2 s
Icon 3.0 D-4D 188 Auto 7 seat 5dr £48,350 34.9 mpg 11.0 s
Invincible 3.0 D-4D 188 Auto 7 seat 5dr £53,350 34.9 mpg 11.0 s

On sale until January 2015

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 3.0 D-4D 188 Auto 5dr £39,605 34.9 mpg 11.0 s

On sale until June 2014

SUV
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 3.0 D-4D Auto 7 seat 5dr £39,880 34.9 mpg 11.0 s

On sale until September 2013

4 X 4
Version List Price MPG 0-62
LC3 3.0 D-4D 3dr £32,765 34.9 mpg 10.6 s
LC3 3.0 D-4D Auto 5dr £37,015 34.9 mpg 11.7 s
LC4 3.0 D-4D 5dr Auto £47,465 34.9 mpg 11.7 s
LC5 3.0 D-4D 5dr Auto £52,915 34.9 mpg 11.7 s

Model History

December 2009

New Land Cruiser launched

2010 Land Cruiser introduces a series of advanced but user friendly features that help the driver tackle even the most challenging routes. These include:

  • Electrically modulated Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which minimises body roll and gives positive steering on-road, and increases wheel articulation off-road.
  • Full-time All-wheel drive with Torsen limited slip differential.
  • Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), with four driver-selectable modes to tailor vehicle settings for different off-road conditions.
  • Multi-Terrain Monitor, a world-first system of front and side view cameras that give the driver a real-time view of areas immediately around the vehicle that can’t be seen from the wheel.
  • Crawl Control, which controls the engine and brakes to maintain a slow, safe speed when driving off-road or wading, so the driver only needs to concentrate on steering. This operates in both forward and reverse gears.
  • Active Traction Control (A-TRC), Multi-Terrain ABS and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) are fitted as standard on all models.

Rigidity of body-on-frame construction increased by 11 per cent and insulating frame-to-body mounts have been added to absorb engine, drivetrain and road noise, and to improve ride comfort.

17-inch alloys standard on LC3, 18-inch on LC4 and LC5. LC4 has "electrically modulated kinetic dynamic suspension system" (KDSS). LC5 has "Adaptable Variable Suspensiin (AVS) with Acticve height control. 7 seats optional in LC3, standard with Easy Fold Flat rear seat in LCF4 and LC5. LC5 also gets Crawl Control and Multi-terrain select system.

The front independent double wishbone and rear four-link lateral rod suspension systems have been revised for extra comfort and steering feel. LC4 and LC5 models grade models are equipped with a new electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which adjusts the front and rear anti-roll bars for optimised on and off-road performance.

Multi-terrain Select, which automatically controls power and braking to optimise performance for different types of off-road surfaces. At the same time, the Multi-terrain Monitor feeds real time images from around the vehicle from a network of four cameras to provide the driver with more information about the immediate surroundings. The new Steering Angle Display shows the position of the vehicle’s wheels and its predicted path, further helping the driver plot a safe route.

The Crawl Control feature lets the driver choose from five different setting to optimise vehicle set-up to tackle even extreme conditions with precision and control, without having to use the throttle or brake pedals. Crawl Control will also help the driver free the vehicle, should it become stuck in mud or sand.

New Land Cruiser has a more spacious and refined cabin with accommodation for seven in three rows. The second row seats have a sliding range of 135mm and a more flexible 40:20:40 configuration, with reclining seatbacks. A walk-in, slide and tilt function gives easy access to the third row seats.

The two third row seats (an option on the five-seat LC3 model) are full-size with integral headrests and they fold completely flat into the loadspace floor when not required. The footwell floor has been lowered by more than 38mm for a more comfortable seating position and, thanks to the slide adjustment of the second row seats, legroom extends to more than double that in the current Land Cruiser.

The left and right hand seats can be raised and lowered independently, using the Toyota Easy Flat system; on LC4 and LC5 grade models this function is power-controlled at the touch of a button. Controls are handily located both inside the tailgate and behind the second row seats.

Land Cruiser benefits from a range of high-tech, user-friendly systems to make life on board easier and more comfortable. The Smart Entry and Start system works in conjunction with sequenced lighting, and at the rear the tailgate has a top-hinged glass section that allows access to the load space even in tight parking spaces. Everyone can enjoy a comfortable cabin environment thanks to a separate air conditioning unit for the rear, giving new Land Cruiser a triple-zone climate control (LC4 and LC5 models only).

A multi-information switch on the steering wheel brings together several features under a single control, and the cameras used by the Multi-terrain Monitor also provide Wide-view Front, Side and Back Guide Monitors for easier manoeuvring in tight spaces and visibility at blind junctions.

Land Cruiser LC4 and LC5 models are equipped with a 14-speaker JBL Synthesis Premium Surround Sound System, giving 7.1 channel sound from compatible CDs and DVDs. It features an 11-channel, 605W Digital Signal Processing amplifier and, using the navigation system’s Hard Disc Drive (HDD), offers a “sound library” facility, capable of transferring and storing up to 2,000 tracks from CDs.

New Land Cruiser will be available in the UK in three equipment grades: LC3, LC4 and LC5. Equipment highlights are provided in the table below, with additional features across the board compared to current Land Cruiser specifications.

January 2011

Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary introduced

Gets selected extra features to the LC5 grade it replaces. Adds 60th Anniversary badging and carpet mats, chrome exhaust finisher, chrome front fog light surrounds, clear-finish rear light clusters. Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary priced £49,950

Toyota has reintroduced a three-door version of Land Cruiser. Available exclusively in LC3 trim with manual transmission only, five seats, it comes equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels, vehicle stability control (VSC) with active traction control (A-TRC), climate control, smart entry and start system, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio system and front fog lamps. The Land Cruiser is priced £30,395 on the road.

September 2013

Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 restyled for 2014

Toyota’s Land Cruiser 3.0 (LC) gasined new styling inside and out and improvements to handling. Design changes for three and five-door models led by brutal new frontal treatment with deeper front bumper, heritage-inspired grille and new light clusters.

Revised rear lamp units and introduction of new alloy wheel designs and exterior colour choices. Comprehensive upgrade of interior trim and ornamentation for higher tactile and perceived quality. Dashboard redesign includes new control panel for on and off-road driving systems, full colour TFT multi-information display screen and Optitron meters. Second and third row seats revised for easier access.

Adjustments to standard suspension and Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System for improved handling and ride comfort. Safety features extended with availability of new Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert plus Land Cruiser 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine revised to meet Euro5+ emissions standard.

In the UK the 2014 Land Cruiser continues to use its belt cam 190PS 3.0-litre turbodiesel engine, matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder, 16-valve unit has been revised to meet Euro 5+ emissions standards, but with no decrease in performance: 420Nm of torque is available from 1,600 to 3,000rpm and 0 to 60mph acceleration is accomplished in 9.9 seconds (three-door) or 10.7 seconds (five-door); CO2 emissions have been reduced slightly to 209 and 214g/km for the three and five-door models respectively.

June 2015

Toyota Land Cruiser revised with new 2.8 litre engine

Prices from £35,895 (3-door) and £37,695 (five-door).

The 2,755cc, 16-valve DOHC engine produces a maximum 177PS (130kW) with peak torque of 420Nm between 1,400 and 2,400rpm. A new six-speed automatic transmission (replacing the previous five-speed) allows more pulling power to be delivered. The new automatic benefits from control systems that help the Land Cruiser achieve around a nine per cent improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Provisional figures show combined cycle performance at 39.2mpg and 194g/km for the five-door model.

Entry-level Active grade models now come equipped with DAB digital radio. Options list extended to include Toyota Touch 2 with Go, which adds intuitive and comprehensive navigation functions to the vehicle’s high-resolution, touchscreen-controlled multimedia system (£750).

Leather seats optional. On three-door models this also includes heated front seats and leather door trims (£1,395); on the five-door Active the package includes power adjustment for the front seats and triple-zone automatic air conditioning (£2,795).

Land Cruiser Icon trim also adopts DAB and the more sophisticated Toyota Touch 2 with Go Plus, adding voice command recognition, 3D city mapping and a text-to-speech function. At the top of the range, Land Cruiser Invincible gains the same new features, plus all the elements included in the new optional Safety Pack (details below).

Land Cruiser’s new Safety Pack option (for Active and Icon models, £2,635) equip the SUV with features to help avoid accidents and support safer driving on and off road. They include Adaptive Cruise Control and Pre-Crash Safety system; Lane Change Assist; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Blind Spot Monitor; and a Multi-Terrain Monitor, which gives a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s immediate surroundings.

A Protection Pack (£595) is offered for all five-door models, adding side mouldings, a rear bumper protection plate and a boot liner.

Active grade five-door/seven-seat grade re-introduced, with either manual or automatic transmission. The three-door/five-seat Land Cruiser Active remains, exclusively with manual shift.

Engine 2.8 D-4D
Transmission 6MT 6AT
Body style 3dr 5dr 3dr 5dr
Max. power (bhp/kW) 174/130 174/130
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) 420 @ 1,400 – 2,400 450 @ 1,600 – 2,400
Max. speed (mph) 109 109
Acceleration 0 – 62mph (sec) 12.1 12.7
Combined cycle fuel consumption (mpg) 38.2 37.7 n/a 39.2
Combined cycle CO 2 emissions (g/km) 193 197 n/a 194

The revised Land Cruiser range will be available to order from 1 July with customer deliveries from 1 August. All models are covered by Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new vehicle warranty.

Grade BODY STYLE ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OTR PRICE
Active Three-door/five-seat 2.8 D-4D 6MT £35,895
Active Five-door/seven-seat 2.8 D-4D 6MT £37,695
Active Five-door/seven-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £39,295
Icon Five-door/seven-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £48,395
Invincible Five-door/seven-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £54,895

January 2017

Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible X grade added

Priced at £57,880 on-the-road, outside it has chrome door mirror casings, exhaust tailpipe finisher and rear trim details, together with contrasting black 18-inch Pinnacle alloy wheels. Inside there is full leather upholstery, available in Masari Black, Ortaka Ivory or a two-tone black and brown combination. Equipment includes a Blu-Ray and gaming rear-seat entertainment system, triple-zone air conditioning, surround sound premium audio, sunroof and the Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation system.

Toyota Safety Sense active safety features are fitted as standard – in common with all Land Cruiser models – providing Pre-Collision System, Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. Rear Cross Traffic Alert and a Blind Spot Monitor are also included in the specification.

Land Cruiser remains extremely capable off road, maximising the benefits of robust construction, generous ground clearance (215mm) and approach/ramp/departure angles, and advanced technologies to ensure safe and stable handling, even on extreme terrain. It will wade through water up to 700mm deep and traverse or climb slopes up to 42°. The Invincible X has permanent all-wheel drive and a Torsen limited slip centre differential that can adjust the front/rear drive balance from 50:50 to 30:70 to achieve optimum traction as driving conditions demand.

It is also equipped with an electrically modulated Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which optimises anti-roll bar performance to suit both on and off-road conditions, suppressing body roll and improving steering response. Its Multi-terrain ABS is tuned for operation on rough, off-road surfaces, while Multi-terrain Select allows the driver to select from four different modes which automatically modify acceleration, braking and traction control to suit driving conditions – Mud and Sand, Loose Rock, Mogul and Rock. Crawl Control – also standard – ensures challenging off-road climbs and descents can be tackled at “walking pace”; it can also be used to help free the vehicle should when there is a risk of becoming bogged down.

The Multi-terrain Monitor works with the Multi-terrain Select to give the driver a better view of areas immediately around the vehicle that might be hard to see or obscured from their line of sight, with cameras providing real-time images to the centre console screen. The driver can also monitor tyre and body angle on the multi-information display in the instrument binnacle.

The Land Cruiser Invincible X is a five-door model powered by a 2.8-litre D-4D turbodiesel engine, matched to a six-speed automatic transmission. It is priced £57,880 on-the-road and in common with all new Toyota models it is protected by a five-year/100,000-mile warranty.

January 2018

Toyota Land Cruiser revised for 2018

Priced from £32,795 to £52,295. The Land Cruiser is more widely available than any current Toyota model, being sold in more than 190 countries worldwide. Its unmatched off-road abilities have earned it a rock-solid reputation as one of the world’s toughest and most reliable 4x4s and made it the segment sales leader in more than 10 European markets.

The 2018 Land Cruiser has more modern and robust exterior styling, a more sophisticated, comfortable and higher quality interior, and improvements to its dynamic performance and user-friendliness, both on and off-road.

Revised model range for the UK now includes a “workhorse” manual transmission Utility grade, with a simple equipment specification and a choice of three or five-door body styles. It forms the entry point to a line-up that also includes Active, Icon and high-technology Invincible grades.

Inside the new Land Cruiser, switchgear on the new-look dashboard is ergonomically optimised and functionally grouped. The dash also incorporates (according to equipment grade) a large, eight-inch touchscreen for the Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation system, Optitron meters and a 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information display.

The cabin has been made more comfortable with front seat ventilation, rear seat heating, and automatic climate control, and life has been made easier with the introduction of reverse-tilting door mirrors and a new smart key design.

The 2018 Land Cruiser retains its 175bhp/130kW 2.8-litre D-4D turbodiesel engine with six-speed automatic or manual transmission.

Land Cruiser’s off-road capability is rooted in its highly durable and deformation-resistant body-on-frame construction now rare but shared with the Ssangyong Rexton. The combination of strength and durability provides a high level of damage protection and it is designed for easy maintenance and repairs. Significantly reduced levels of body twisting help the driver optimally position and control the vehicle. The body-on-frame build also efficiently isolates the cabin from suspension impacts, making even the most challenging off-road conditions more comfortable to negotiate for everyone on board.

All-terrain support systems help even unskilled drivers make the most of Land Cruiser’s off-road performance. They also make the Toyota one of the most technically advanced, safe, pleasurable and easy-to-use all-wheel drive vehicles in the world.

Maintains three core strengths essential to the vehicle’s go-anywhere credentials: Total Practicality, with headlights and cooling openings positioned to maximise protection and wading depth; Total Durability, with the powertrain and all functional parts well-protected; and Total Capability, with a tight turning circle and generous ground clearance, essential for the most demanding off-road driving conditions.

Overall length has been increased by 60mm to 4,840mm (4,395mm for the three-door model). A minimum turning circle of 5.8 metres (5.2 metres three-door) contributes to exceptional manoeuvrability.

New-look frontal elements such as the bonnet, grille, headlights, bumper and wings draw on structural elements from the model’s design heritage. The bonnet has been shaped to improve downward visibility at the centre and it is sandwiched by the sides of the bumper to help protect the engine bay. The corners of the lower part of the bumper have integral fog lights and kick upwards, while the centre section is shaped like a skid plate for easier manoeuvring off-road. The top section of the wings has been raised so that it’s easier for the driver to pinpoint the vehicle’s extremities. The front grille and headlights have been set higher for better off-road functionality. The grille’s apertures have been made as large as possible for optimum engine cooling, while the headlight main beams are positioned inboard to avoid damage when driving off-road.

Ground clearance is 215mm (205mm three-door), with 31-degree approach, 25-degree departure (26-degree for three-door model) and 22-degree ramp break-over angles.

Choice of six-spoke 17-inch alloys with new low rolling resistance tyres (Active grade), or, a new 12-spoke 19-inch wheel with a machined finish (Icon and Invincible grades). New elements at the rear include a redesigned light cluster with an LED stop light; a smaller rear garnish plate incorporated in the number plate surround; and a restyled bumper. In the UK, the new Land Cruiser is available in nine body colours, including new Phantom Blue and Avant-Garde Bronze metallic.

The 2018 Land Cruiser’s interior features a revised dashboard that incorporates a new instrument binnacle and centre console designs, delivering easier operation and a refined finish. The controls for drivetrain, driving and comfort have been separated in function-specific zones, with ergonomics optimised so that they are easy to use even in extreme conditions. The top of the new centre console tower has been set lower for better front-on visibility when driving off-road. It is fitted with a new eight-inch, full-colour multimedia screen (Active grade and above), a flush-fitting air conditioning control panel and the drivetrain-related instrument cluster. Controls for driving and comfort functions are located in separate panels for ease of use, positioned behind a new, leather-trimmed gear lever. They include switches to operate new integrated heating and ventilation for the front seats.

The redesigned instrument binnacle has a four-gauge lay-out with precision Optitron meters (Icon and Invincible grades) with a metallic base panel and polished dials with raised scale markings. The meters flank a 4.2-inch TFT colour multi-information display which presents comprehensive vehicle and infotainment data, controlled using switches on the steering wheel. The steering wheel itself is also new.

Land Cruiser’s 2.8-litre D-4D turbodiesel engine is 2,755cc 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder developing 175bhp/130kW at 3,400rpm. Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, it produces 370Nm of torque at just 1,200rpm, and a maximum 450Nm between 1,600 and 2,400rpm. It will accelerate the vehicle from rest to 62mph in 12.7 seconds, and on to a maximum 109mph. Official combined cycle fuel consumption is 38.2mpg with 194g/km CO 2 emissions. The same engine is also available (in the Utility version) with a six-speed manual gearbox. With this powertrain, maximum torque of 420Nm is available from 1,400 to 2,600rpm. O to 62mph takes 12.0 seconds, while fuel economy and CO2 emissions are unchanged for the five-door and marginally lower for the three-door at 39.2mpg and 190g/km.

Icon and Invincible versions of the new Land Cruiser are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense active technologies to help prevent accidents happening, or mitigating the consequences if an impact does occur. The package includes a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with pedestrian detection function, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Automatic High Beam (AHB). Further driver support is provided with a Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Invincible grade) and an upgraded tyre pressure warning system.

Available in three and five-door format, the Utility grade is fitted with 17-inch steel wheels, roof rails, front fog lights, air conditioning, dusk-sensing headlights, roof rails, cruise control, smart entry and a six-speaker audio system with CD player, Bluetooth, Aux-in and USB Port. A six-speed manual transmission can be specified for the five-door version and is standard on the three-door model.

Active grade, available with a five or seven-seat interior, makes the switch from steel to 17-inch alloy wheels and adds rear parking sensors, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, leather steering wheel trim and the Toyota Touch 2 infotainment system with eight-inch touchscreen and nine-speaker audio system. It is a five-door model with a choice of five or seven seat interior.

The seven-seat Land Cruiser Icon adds a number of new features for 2018, including Toyota Safety Sense active safety systems, 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery and front seats with heating and ventilation functions. As previously, it comes equipped with LED headlights and front fog lights, an entry lighting system, rear privacy glass, rain-sensing wipers and the Toyota Touch 2 with Go package with navigation and enhanced connectivity options.

The Land Cruiser Invincible is equipped with many advanced technology features as standard, to improve handling and stability both on-road and off. These include a locking Torsen rear differential, Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), Multi-Terrain Select, Multi-terrain Monitor, Crawl control and a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor with an under vehicle terrain view. The safety specification is boosted by the addition of a Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Pricing for the new Land Cruiser range is detailed below. Vehicle are on sale now. In common with all new Toyotas, Land Cruiser is protected by a five-year/100,000-mile new vehicle warranty.

GRADE BODY STYLE POWERTRAIN ON-THE-ROAD PRICE
Utility 3-door/5-seat 2.8 D-4D 6MT £32,795
Utility 5-door/5-seat 2.8 D-4D 6MT £34,095
Utility 5-door/5-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £35,795
Active 5-door/5-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £39,095
Active 5-door/7-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £39,700
Icon 5-door/7-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £47,495
Invincible 5-door/7-seat 2.8 D-4D 6AT £52,295

September 2020

New engine and fresh equipment for Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser gains more power with the introduction of a new 2.8-litre engine.

The new four-cylinder turbodiesel unit (the same size as its predecessor) provides 204PS and peak torque of 500Nm from 1,600rpm. This provides a 2.8-second reduction in the 0-62mph time to less than 10 seconds (with the automatic gearbox).

This additional strength brings no penalty in terms of fuel economy or CO 2 emissions. With the benefit of a stop-start system as standard, fuel consumption is slightly improved. The engine meets the UK’s RDE2 (Real Driving Emissions) standard, so qualifies for a lower Vehicle Excise Duty charge – down by £325 in the first year compared to the current Land Cruiser.

As well as the new engine, the Land Cruiser line-up now offers two equipment grades. The Active grade is the new entry point to the range, available in three and five-door formats and with five or seven seats.

The specification gains wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, together with an improved multimedia system. Operated via an eight-inch touchscreen, this benefits from faster software and command response and offers a customisable home screen so that owners can prioritise their most frequently accessed functions.

The Active grade’s established features include 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control air conditioning, smart entry and push-button start, roof rails and heated power door mirrors.

At the top of the range, the seven-seat Invincible also adopts the smartphone integration package and is newly available with an optional Black Pack. Customers who opt for black leather upholstery can also specify an all-black exterior, including the front grille, door mirror casings, rear light surrounds, side mouldings and rear garnish, plus clear lenses for the rear light clusters. The look is carried through to the cabin with black finish for the centre console and transmission tunnel. Black alloy wheels can also be specified, as an additional option.

The Invincible comes with systems to tackle the demands of different off-road conditions. Multi-Terrain Select, a rear differential lock, centre Torsen limited-slip differential and Crawl Control are all part of the technically advanced suite of control functions, plus Adaptive Variable Suspension with electronically modulated rear air suspension.

Further standard equipment on the Land Cruiser Invincible includes triple-zone climate control, power steering column and front seat adjustment, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second row seats, leather upholstery, multi-view monitor, 14-speaker JBL Synthesis premium audio system, LED headlights, 19-inch alloys, rear privacy glass and illuminated side steps.

The Land Cruiser Invincible is equipped as standard with Toyota Safety Sense, benefiting from system upgrades and additional functions. The Pre-Collision System gains the ability to detect pedestrians and, in daylight driving, cyclists. The intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control improves safety while also reducing the burden on the driver, and the addition of Lane Trace Assist provides automatic assistance to keep the vehicle positioned within its traffic lane.

The new Land Cruiser range is on sale now with first deliveries of the passenger models from October, followed by the Commercial versions later in the autumn. All new vehicles come with Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile warranty.

MODEL GRADE POWERTRAIN OTR PRICE
Land Cruiser Active 3dr 2.8 6AT £42,345
Land Cruiser Active 5dr 2.8 6AT £43,690
Land Cruiser Active 5dr 7-seat 2.8 6AT £44,265
Land Cruiser Invincible 5dr 7-seat 2.8 6AT £57,490

What to watch out for

11-11-2014:

Stiff gearchange reported on 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. From new, it was difficult to engage first gear; second and fourth gear made a metallic humming sound. At 10,000 km the dealer changed the gearbox. The new one is just as bad. In addition, now difficult to engage second gear.

18-01-2016:

Another complaint of difficult manual gearchange on 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser, this one located in the Middle East. Difficult changing gear on cold mornings. The agent has already replaced the original gearbox and says the new gearbox is normal. Problem apparent below 20 degrees. Once the car warms up, changing gear improves (though engaging first gear can still be unpredictable).

03-03-2016:

Warning that a non repairable puncture in one of the Bridgestone tyres of a 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible means a complete new set of tyres. Bridgestone explained that they have no matching tyres in the UK and "no plans to import them" (quote). They recommended an older model tyre of the same size. But tyre centre noticed that tread pattern was different and would not recommend mixing tread patterns on a permanent 4WD vehicle as this could cause serious damage to the vehicle.

17-12-2019:

Report of corrosion to brake callipers of 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser that required replacement at 28,000 miles. Same happened to owner's previous Land Cruiser. Vehicle was within Toyota 5 year warranty but Toyota regarded the callipers as not covered by this.

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