The company finally launched the next-gen Land Cruiser. But, Toyota also removed it from the US lineup to make more space for the Lexus LX. Two large luxury SUVs were competing between themselves and the carmaker wanted to end the rivalry. The LX is also all-new, but it is not achieving too much higher sales compared to its predecessor. The 2023 season is going to be a bit better. Anyhow, the company is considering the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA comeback.
The new model will definitely draw a lot of attention. Everything is updated – styling, interior, drivetrain. It is hard to find anything to complain about. The Land Cruiser looks cooler than ever. The eye-catching appearance was never an issue. However, after so much time, it gets boring. The interior is cozier and safer. Toyota packs it with the latest features and accessories. Again, it wasn’t an issue on the old SUV, but the new one looks more elegant and comfortable. Under the hood is a 3.4-liter twin-turbo setup with massive outputs.
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA will bring some modifications to the new market. The previous generation debuted 15 years ago and after a few revisits, we had a totally different model in the United States, Japan and the rest of the world. The LC will be the same outside and inside, but the SUV will be packed with more options in the US. The iForce Max hybrid is probably the main upgrade.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA Specs
Let’s check what engines the new Land Cruiser 300 is using. A 3.4-liter turbocharged V6 is more efficient than its predecessor. Lexus LX is using it as well. It can deliver 409 hp and 479 lb-ft, while keeping the gas mileage above 20 mpg combined. Just a reminder – an old LC was returning 15 mpg! Well, buyers of a $100k vehicle are not so concerned about gas prices and mileage, but it still fixes a bit one of the biggest downsides – frequent gas station visits. The new V6 engine is no less capable of going off the road. Still, drivers feel much better with a V8.
The SUV also uses an old 4.0-liter V6 in some markets. This one is definitely not going to be available for the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA. An interesting configuration is a new diesel. The company decides to test a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 with 302 hp and 517 pound-feet of torque. We expected Toyota to drop all the oil burners. This opens the door to further speculations about the Tundra diesel in the United States.
Well, we don’t expect it here. Instead, an alternative will be an enhanced version of the existing V6 engine. It is a hybrid called iForce Max. With 439 hp and 583 lb-ft, it will definitely draw attention. The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA might even get a boost.
Land Cruiser Prado, SE EV
Besides the all-new Land Cruiser 300, the company also launched its smaller version, Prado, with a code name J250. It is the Lexus GX for non-US markets. The new model debuts as a 2024 YM. The GX 550 is on its way to North America as well. Land Cruiser Prado is using smaller, turbocharged I4 engines, which could be the case with the Lexus GX. Toyota is downsizing powerplants wherever possible to maximize efficiency. Hybrid support is there to limit emissions.
Speaking of that, the ultimate goal is the zero-emission lineup. The Land Cruiser SE is a concept of a future EV. For now, there is no schedule of release and production start. Toyota will electrify smaller vehicles first. We have a Compact Cruiser EV concept, but the vehicle is not in production yet. Nevertheless, these kinds of vehicles will overtake the market pretty soon.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA Release Date and Price
The LC was never cheap. The full-size luxury SUV could cost $100k when it comes back to the major market in the world. We can’t compare prices with Europe and the rest of the world. There are many factors that impact the pricing. However, the company will look to cut the MSRP as much as possible by producing the SUV somewhere in the United States. The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA with the iForce Max hybrid system will definitely be in the six-digit realm. It is one of the options a previous generation lacked. Also, the SUV was available only in one trim level.
We will know more about the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser USA once the company confirms the return. The decision to remove it from the lineup caused a lot of complaints and now it is Toyota’s turn to make up for mistakes. There won’t be big modifications on the LC, so the vehicle can become available at dealerships late in 2024. The only “problem” we see is where to place the production. The Japanese company will solve that.
