Used Toyota Land Cruiser Buying Guide

• The latest Land Cruiser is the first U.S. model to pair off-road capability with a hybrid powertrain.
• Need a third row? You’ll have to shop the seventh generation, since the current model dropped it entirely.
• Strong resale values mean both generations remain among the most expensive used SUVs in their class.

Toyota completely reimagined the Land Cruiser when it returned to the U.S. for 2024. While it kept its body-on-frame construction and full-time four-wheel-drive system, nearly everything else changed. The biggest surprise was under the hood, where Toyota replaced the long-running V8 with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid.

The new i-Force Max powertrain combines a turbocharged engine and electric motor to produce 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. While it doesn’t feel as effortless as the old V8, it delivers far better fuel economy at an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. An eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard, along with low-range gearing, locking center and rear differentials, Crawl Control, and Downhill Assist Control for challenging terrain.

Toyota simplified the lineup into two primary trims. The entry-level Land Cruiser 1958 leans into the model’s heritage with classic round headlights and a more straightforward interior, while the higher Land Cruiser trim swaps in rectangular headlights, upgraded off-road hardware, larger displays, premium materials, and additional technology. Buyers can also add a Premium Package that includes leather seating, a JBL audio system, a head-up display, wireless charging, a digital rearview mirror, and several advanced driver-assistance features.

Unlike its predecessor, this generation no longer offers a third-row seat. Cargo capacity also takes a slight hit because the hybrid battery sits beneath the cargo floor. Since the redesign is still so new, used inventory remains limited, and resale values remain close to original sticker prices.

The Land Cruiser featured a 5.7-liter V8 with full-time 4WD and an independent suspension. Gas mileage wasn’t great, but most owners didn’t seem to mind. The V8’s power and reliability carried a lot of weight with buyers.

Standard equipment included a locking center differential, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control, skid plates, and Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which improved wheel articulation on uneven trails. Unlike the current model, every seventh-gen Land Cruiser also included three rows of seating, making it a better fit for larger families.

A 2013 refresh updated the infotainment system–to a point. 2016 models added new safety tech, an eight-speed automatic, wireless charging, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking, but even with those improvements, later models never received Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, leaving the infotainment system feeling dated.

Earlier examples still command impressive prices, while later Heritage Edition models have become especially desirable and can approach six figures with low mileage.