2025 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV - Better than Nissan Patrol?

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV - Better than Nissan Patrol?
One of Toyota's most iconic and enduring nameplates is making a comeback in America. When the Land Cruiser was redesigned for 2022, it was meant for the global market-everywhere except America. The J300-series Land Cruiser, despite being built on the same TNGA-F ladder chassis as various U.S. trucks and SUVs like the Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus LX600, was not sold in America. However, the Land Cruiser story in the U.S. is far from over.
On July 26, 2023, Toyota revealed another teaser for the Land Cruiser, showcasing its front end beside the iconic FJ62 Land Cruiser with its quad rectangular headlights. The new Land Cruiser’s headlights pay homage to its predecessor, featuring quadrangular, semi-floating lights. The grille resembles the Compact Cruiser's design with blocky mesh and square openings, giving it a bold look that nods to Toyota’s heritage, much like the retro-futuristic design of the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is set to make a significant impact. While the full-size J300 is not coming to the U.S. due to its high price and limited sales, Toyota plans to reintroduce the Land Cruiser with a more manageable size and a more affordable price point.
This new variant will likely have a different chassis code, possibly J150 or J200, and will adapt a smaller version of the TNGA-F platform. It is expected to fit above the Tacoma pickup and 4Runner SUV but below the full-size Sequoia. The next-generation 4Runner will stay around the same size, drop its third-row seat, and target adventure vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. This opens up space for the Land Cruiser, likely adapted from the global Toyota Prado, similar to the 2024 Lexus GX. It will probably include a third-row seat option and stadium-style seating.
The new Land Cruiser will feature a multilink, coil-sprung rear suspension with a live axle from the off-road variants, with four-wheel drive standard. Recently leaked info suggests no V-6 engine will be available, making it likely that the American-market Land Cruiser will feature I-4 engines similar to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. This includes a 2.4-liter, turbocharged I-4 engine with 278 horsepower and a hybridized i-Force MAX 2.4L turbo I-4 hybrid with 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The Prado will get a 2.8-liter I-4 turbodiesel, but this engine is not expected for the Land Cruiser in the U.S.
The next Land Cruiser is expected to be priced significantly lower than the previous model, likely between $55,000 and $65,000. In early July 2023, Toyota teased a new "rugged SUV" for U.S. customers, highlighting "65 years of heritage," hinting at the Land Cruiser’s return. The teaser suggests a reinvention of the Land Cruiser, possibly aligning with global models like the recently revealed Lexus GX.
This new Land Cruiser promises to blend Toyota’s rich heritage with modern design and capabilities, making it an exciting addition to the U.S. market.
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