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Toyota Land Cruiser is back!

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser.

 

 

Toyota's off-road icon and longest-running nameplate is making a big comeback to North America for the 2024 model year, returning to its rugged roots as a true off-roading 4 x 4. Land Cruiser will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958 (with cool round headlights), Land Cruiser, and the limited-run Land Cruiser First Edition (5,000 units for the first two months of production). All will be available with the range-topping i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Even better, Toyota says the vehicle will be available "at a more accessible MSRP in the mid-$50,000 range."

The 2024 Land Cruiser is 4.4 in. narrower and 1.2 in. shorter than the outgoing 200 Series model, and it features off-road tech that has debuted on the newest generation of Toyota trucks. It is built on the TNGA-F global truck platform and designed, engineered, and tested to survive in the harshest of environments. This new ladder frame allows for more rigidity in the chassis compared to the 200 Series model thanks to the use of high-strength steel with blanking and laser welds.

For the signature Land Cruiser look, the special 1958 grade features the iconic round LED headlights and "TOYOTA" heritage grille, while Land Cruiser grades upgrade to slim, rectangular headlights reminiscent of the FJ62. A squared body profile resembles that of Land Cruisers of old, and the A pillar is pushed back not only to complement the look, but for better outward visibility on the trails. The front overhang is also decreased for greater approach.

In the 2024 Land Cruiser's build, a newly developed double-wishbone front suspension with twin-tube shocks is paired with a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs. To provide improved steering feel and facilitate the incorporation of additional safety and convenience features, Land Cruiser will feature electric power steering, and all models feature 17-in. disc brakes front and rear. With a trailer hitch standard on all grades, Land Cruisers can tow up to 6,000 lb.

Land Cruiser's new i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain comes standard on all grades and pairs a turbocharged 2.4-L four-cylinder engine with a 48-hp electric motor integrated into an eight-speed transmission feeding off a 1.87-kWh NiMH battery pack, creating a total system output of 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy estimates will be announced closer to Land Cruiser's on-sale date.

All Land Cruisers are also equipped with a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a center locking differential and an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case with high/low range. The system also features vehicle stability control (VSC) and an automatic limited-slip differential (Auto LSD). An electronic locking rear differential is standard on all Land Cruisers and can help split power 50/50 to the rear wheels for improved traction control on rough terrain.

An all-new front stabilizer bar disconnect is standard on Land Cruiser and First Edition grades and increases flex at the push of a button. Overall, Land Cruiser has an approach angle up to 31.0 degrees and max departure to 22.0 degrees, while breakover angle reaches 25.0 degrees. Ground clearance is up to 8.7 in. For off-road protection, Land Cruiser customers can add rock rails and full-coverage high-strength-steel skid plates.

Multi-Terrain Select, which is now functional in both 4WD-High and 4WD-Low, is standard on the Land Cruiser grade and offers adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on a variety of terrain such as Mud, Dirt, and Sand. The CRAWL Control function is standard and acts as a low-speed, off-road cruise control, allowing the driver to focus on steering while the system maintains one of five selectable speeds. Downhill Assist Control is another off-road feature that is standard. Drivers can view potential obstacles that are looming on the trail via the Multi-Terrain Monitor.

The Land Cruiser 1958 grade comes standard from the factory with fog lamps that will aid in overall visibility. The Land Cruiser grade gets upgraded color-selectable RIGID fog lamps.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958.

 

 

With Toyota Genuine Accessories and Associated Accessory Products, Land Cruiser is a blank canvas for customization. The AAP ecosystem will continue to evolve over time and currently includes over 100 accessories such as off-road recovery gear, rack attachment brackets for storage gear, outdoor sporting equipment carriers, and more.

Land Cruiser seats up to five. Inside, Land Cruiser 1958 models feature black fabric seats and an 8.0-in. touchscreen displaying Toyota's latest Audio Multimedia system. The Land Cruiser grade has heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed seats available in either black or Java and includes a 12.3-in. multimedia monitor and an available 14-speaker JBL premium sound system. Land Cruiser grade is also available with 4G connectivity for up to five devices that can turn the vehicle into an AT&T Hotspot.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser interior.

 

 

An available premium package includes leather-trimmed seats on the Land Cruiser Grade. The limited First Edition grade is exclusively available with leather-trimmed seats and a "First Edition" logo embossed on the door panels. A standard Qi wireless charging pad has enhanced power output, and dual USB-C charging ports are included in the front row and available for the rear passengers. There are also enhanced functional features while driving on rough trails, including a palm rest for using the center touch screen and side knee pads.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition.

 

 

The 2024 Land Cruiser will be offered in seven exterior color choices: Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Underground, Black, Meteor Shower, Trail Dust, and Heritage Blue. The two-tone Trail Dust and Heritage Blue exterior colors feature a Grayscape roof. There are a ton of upgraded safety features.

Learn more at toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/landcruiser/.

Source: Toyota

Published August 2023

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