The orginal Toyota Land Cruiser was initially created as a military vehicle, with the first models arriving back in 1951. Over the eight generations, there have been countless changes, but Toyota has always worked hard to ensure that the lineup was reliable and practical for off-road driving. With the most recent generation starting in 2024, Toyota has added even more high-end features so that it remains competitive in the full-size SUV market.
Eighth Generation
Toyota made the Land Cruiser's chassis 50% stiffer while also improving the rigidity of the body by 30%. Both upgrades help to improve its responsiveness, ride comfort and handling, whether it's on or off the road.
Toyota also added new electric power steering, reducing the amount of kickback that can occur when navigating rougher terrain. It also improves manoeuvrability at lower and higher speeds. This system works in conjunction with Lane Tracing Assist, which is included with the Safety Sense driver-assist package.
Seventh Generation J200
This generation of Land Cruiser came equipped with modern features, such as four-zone climate control and a smart start system. Toyota also enhanced the safety, with upgraded airbags and a fantastic downhill driving assist system.
A 2015 facelift added to the exterior design with updated headlights, a new grille, and restyled bumpers. Interior features included upgraded leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and push-button start.
Sixth Generation J100 (1998-2007)
The big changes with the sixth-generation Land Cruiser occurred with the exterior design. It had a longer wheelbase than its predecessors, which provided a larger amount of cabin space. The front end was also made flatter and taller, giving a more commanding presence on the road. In the UK, Toyota offered this generation Land Cruiser with a 3.0-litre diesel engine only.
