After a multi-decade hiatus from the Canadian market, the Toyota Land Cruiser is back for 2025. Offering a turbocharged engine mated to a hybrid setup, power comes in at 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft torque. The new Land Cruiser offers more comfort and technology than ever before, while trying to remain true to its rugged roots with features like a rear locking differential, full-time four-wheel drive and a disconnecting sway bar.
Our jurors identified these three attributes as stand outs in the new Land Cruiser:
- Exterior Styling
- Transmission
- Suspension
Juror’s Opinion – Kyle Patrick had this to say at AutoGuide.com:
“After this brief first taste, I can’t help but feel a little confused about the latest Land Cruiser. It’s an appealing package to look at and drive, with better road manners and a muscular hybrid powertrain. But the price and limited kit, especially for the “blank canvas” 1958 Edition, forces some big questions, chief amongst them being: so uh, how about a 4Runner? That being said, this is just the beginning of a new era, and I fully expect Toyota to tweak the recipe over the next few years.”
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive Review: Reborn Retro Off-Roader
