You've likely heard the news already- the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser will make a comeback in the U.S. next year after a three-year hiatus. The Land Cruiser is one of Toyota’s longest-running nameplates and the legend continues to evolve in its next generation. Toyota is sharing some of the highlights of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser that keeps its past storied heritage in mind even while welcoming the future.
5 Things To Know About The New Land Cruiser
A Nod to Heritage
To celebrate the Land Cruiser's storied racing history, the 2024 model will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the limited-run Land Cruiser First Edition. The Land Cruiser 1958 grade features the “Toyota” heritage grille and the iconic round LED headlights, and the Land Cruiser grade includes rectangular headlights reminiscent of the FJ62. Tweaks such as a reimagined silhouette and optimized A pillar positioning are geared toward enhancing off-road aptitude and driver visibility on the trails. The First Edition grade will be limited to 5,000 units for North America and comes equipped with round heritage LED headlamps, roof rack, rock rails, and exclusive interior design.
Electrifying a Legend
The Land Cruiser will be powered by Toyota's i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-hp electric component delivers 326 horsepower and 465 lb. ft. of torque. Every model also features a four-wheel drive system, a center locking differential and adaptable two-speed transfer case to help with unpredictable terrain.
Cruise on Any Landscape
The Land Cruiser of course comes equipped with available off-road goodies. They include Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. Add to this an electronic locking rear differential that evenly distributes power to the rear wheels and an On/Off Stabilizer with stabilizer bar disconnect that increases flexibility.
Enhancing its off-road gear are standard features like rock rails and steel skid plates on the Land Cruiser First Edition. Fog lamps also come standard on the 1958 and Land Cruiser grades.
Technology and Safety
Technology includes an available 12.3-inch touchscreen, which comes standard on the Land Cruiser grade. Other available features include 4G connectivity for up to five devices, and a 14-speaker JBL sound system.
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the lineup. Enhanced Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, as well as a motorcyclist. Switching lanes gets more secure with the Lane Departure Alert, which is designed to warn of unintended lane departure and, with its Steering Assist, actively helps drivers stay on track. In addition, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is also standard and provides Full-Speed Range capability.
Beyond the Basics of Comfort
The Land Cruiser is rugged of course. But it's also designed to provide enhanced comfort and versatility. A heated steering wheel is available. And, if you're taking a road trip, an available rear console fridge will keep refreshments cool.
There is also an available wireless and available 2,400 kW converter.
The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Japan and arrive in the U.S. in the spring of 2024. Pricing will start from the mid-$50,000 range.
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