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Motor Trend
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Our New 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Has a Lot to Live Up to
The Land Cruiser is, without question, my favorite Toyota product. I've been lucky enough to drive every generation sold in the U.S. (someday, 70 Series), and the unbroken spirit of grit and capability just speaks to me. Fortunate for me, then, that I'll be chaperoning our 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser for the next 12 months. The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser features a hybrid turbocharged I-4 engine, which improves fuel economy. Priced at $70,559 with options, it offers off-road capabilities and advanced tech. Initial tests show promising performance and plans for extensive use. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next The New Land Cruiser For the uninitiated, the new Land Cruiser is new in almost every way. Critically for nerds like me, it's technically the Land Cruiser Prado, a smaller version of the full-size Land Cruiser we used to get and is still sold globally. The Prado has been around since the '70s and was actually sold here as the Lexus GX for many years. Smaller is a relative term, though. Compared to the big 300 Series Land Cruiser sold overseas, this 250 Series is the same width, just 1.2 inches shorter in length, and 2.1 inches shorter in height. Most of the height difference comes from reducing our 250 Series Land Cruiser's ground clearance by 0.8 inch to 8.3 inches. It rides on the same frame as the bigger one and retains the same 112.2-inch wheelbase and therefore keeps the vaunted 'golden ratio' of wheelbase and total length. Inside, it's basically the same size as the big one. So far as I can tell, they just put the body in a big vacuum bag and compressed the sheetmetal to make it look smaller. Indisputably smaller is the engine. The old, understressed V-8 of the previous full-size truck and Lexus GX is gone, replaced with a turbocharged I-4 and hybrid system. Tuned for power, it makes 55 horsepower less than the V-8 but 64 more lb-ft of torque for a total of 326 hp and 465 lb-ft. It also bumps the EPA-rated fuel economy from 13/18/15 mpg city/highway/combined to 22/25/23 mpg, an enormous difference. What We Got The Land Cruiser comes in two flavors these days, which is twice as many as it used to. This one you see here is called Land Cruiser and is the fully loaded model. The base model is called the Land Cruiser 1958 Edition (referencing the year it was introduced). Don't ask us to explain the naming convention—even Toyota employees can't. This means ours came standard with upgrades like the big 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen, powered liftgate, heated and cooled front seats, and Multi Terrain Select system with six off-road modes. Base price: $62,920. To that, we added nearly the entire options catalog, which isn't hard to do because it isn't big. Starting with the big one, we popped for the Premium package and got a 14-speaker JBL stereo with subwoofer, power moonroof, leather seats, wireless phone charger, a head-up display, memory functions for the driver's seat, center console 'cool box' (refrigerator), video rearview mirror, and a bunch of additional active safety features like lane change assist, front cross-traffic alert, traffic jab assist (stop-and-go cruise control), and a one-year free trial for 4G connected services like navigation and digital phone key. From there, we kept the 18-inch wheels but went with the more off-road-capable Michelin LTX Trail tires. They don't look like much, but in an off-road comparison against the Ford Bronco Sasquatch and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the Land Cruiser went everywhere the other two did and never got stuck. Helping in that department is the skidplate package, which added protection for the transmission and rear differential to the standard front skidplate. Rounding out the off-road features are rock rails, which are essential for serious rock crawling. You'll notice I haven't mentioned the front anti-roll bar disconnect system. It used to be standard equipment on this trim, but now it's an option. A Toyota representative told me the company is having trouble sourcing enough from the supplier, and adding it to the build would've delayed delivery. I'll have to hit the trails and see how essential it is or isn't and whether we should've waited for it. To stand out in the parking lot, we went for one of the two-tone paint options, called Trail Dust and Grayscape. On the inside, we upped our connected services trial to three years in case this long-term vehicle sticks around in our fleet longer than normal, then we popped for carpeted floormats and cargo mat, plus a rear bumper guard and a light on the liftgate for nighttime loading and unloading. All-in, that's an MSRP of $70,559. 'Small' Land Cruiser, Big Plans I couldn't wait for this story to publish, so I've already put more than 2,200 miles on the thing. In addition to the off-road test I mentioned, I also plan to take it camping, on road trips, and maybe an extra special trip or two. I know someone who owns a 60 Series Land Cruiser I could compare it to, and I'm curious to see if the hybrid drivetrain can really deliver on those EPA ratings. I was really hoping to do a step-by-step guide on swapping the lame rectangular headlights for the much cooler 'Heritage' round headlights on the 1958 Edition, but this SUV technically belongs to Toyota, who said no. Maybe we'll get a different answer if we keep asking.
Auto Blog
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
The Most Expensive Toyota In America Has Some Tough Competition
Here's what over $80k gets you from Toyota Toyota has built its reputation on producing affordable cars for the masses. The brand's models are perceived as affordable to buy and relatively cheap to run, and these facts alone continue to see the automaker sell millions of cars annually. But while the cheapest Toyota starts at under $23k, the brand also has several models getting closer and closer to the six-figure mark. Here, we'll take a closer look at the most expensive new Toyota you can buy and what it offers for the money. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 Full screen 10,000 miles in the best $100K sports car you can buy. Watch More The Sequoia Capstone Is The Most Expensive New Toyota Source: Toyota A few years ago, Toyota introduced a plush Capstone trim level for large models like the Tundra and Sequoia. These variants are packed with the best technologies and amenities the brand has to offer, so it's no surprise to find that the Toyota Sequoia Capstone is the brand's priciest new model. Starting at $83,915, the Capstone is the most expensive version of the brand's full-size SUV. Previously, Toyota's most expensive car was the Land Cruiser, but the all-new Land Cruiser for America is a smaller and much more affordable model than before. At its lofty price point, the Sequoia Capstone competes against higher-end versions of the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe, along with the Jeep Wagoneer. Let's see what the most expensive Toyota car gets you in 2025. Design: Presence Aplenty At 208.1 inches in length, 79.6 inches in width, and 74.5 inches in height, the most expensive Toyota SUV takes up a lot of space. Its size is further accentuated by the current generation's massive grille, tall hood, and muscular fenders. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The Capstone rides on 22-inch dark chrome alloy wheels, the largest wheels in the lineup. It's also the only derivative with a chrome-accented mesh grille with a chrome surround, while the Sequoia and Capstone badges also have a unique finish. To help occupants get into this tall vehicle, power-deployable running boards are standard. These are some of the other standard exterior features: Premium LED headlights and daytime running lights LED fog lights and taillights Chrome-plated mirror caps and roof rails Single exhaust tip Power tilt/slide panoramic roof Overall, the Sequoia Capstone looks very much like the flagship Toyota SUV it is. Interior: Feature-Packed, But Limited Third-Row Space All Sequoias have a modern interior with plenty of storage space and large, chunky controls. The best materials are reserved for this Capstone model, which receives semi-aniline leather upholstery and Dark American walnut wood-grain inserts. Metal speaker grilles and backlit Capstone script on the dashboard are other smart touches. Second-row captain's chairs with a reclining function are standard, while the third row seats can be folded electrically. However, this new Sequoia isn't as spacious as many rivals; it only has up to 33.7 inches of legroom in the rearmost row, and cargo space behind the third row shrinks to as little as 11.5 cubic feet, depending on how the seats ahead of it are configured. The following interior features are standard: 10-way power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats Heated and ventilated rear seats Powered steering column Heated steering wheel Wireless smartphone charging Digital rearview mirror Three-zone automatic climate control 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 14-inch touchscreen 14-speaker JBL sound system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 10-inch color head-up display Surround-view camera system The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite is standard on all Sequoias, with highlights like radar cruise control, pedestrian detection, and road sign assist. Performance: Swift Acceleration And Good Towing Capabilities Source: Toyota Like other Sequoias, the Capstone gets the same 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid with 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque combined. The electric motor alone contributes 48 hp and 184 lb-ft, and all Sequoias have a 10-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul driving modes. This V6 has been recalled for reliability issues before, but that recall excluded hybrid models like the Sequoia. In independent tests, the Sequoia has been timed reaching 60 mph in well under six seconds, so it's got lots of grunt for such a large vehicle. The Capstone can tow up to 9,280 lbs, slightly less than the maximum of 9,520 lbs on the base Sequoia SR5. In our review of the Sequoia Capstone, we found the ride quality to be disappointing and worse than lower-priced Sequoias, due to this model's larger 22-inch wheels. The body-on-frame structure and sold rear axle don't help, either. Four-wheel drive is standard on the Capstone, which is also available with rear air suspension for $1,045. Other Expensive Toyota Models If you are prepared to spend this much, there are a few other expensive Toyota cars priced just below the Sequoia Capstone. Toyota Tundra Capstone: $80,725 Source: Toyota This is the fanciest pickup Toyota makes, and it's priced close to the top Sequoia. The same 437-hp V6 hybrid is used here, but you can tow up to 10,340 lbs in the Tundra Capstone 4×4. It's similarly specified inside, too, but you obviously don't benefit from the Sequoia's extra seating capacity. Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition: $80,385 Source: Toyota This is the second priciest Sequoia, and it rides on slightly smaller 20-inch alloys. Drawing inspiration from the Lone Star state, the 1794 features real American walnut wood trim and unique leather upholstery. It only misses out on some of the tech features the Sequoia Capstone gets by default, such as the head-up display. Summary: Sequoia Capstone Is Good, But Not Good Enough Spending over $80k on a Toyota will be hard to justify for many, but the Sequoia Capstone backs up its high price with many advanced features, a powerful V6 hybrid, and a comfortable interior. It can also tow a lot and is a decent off-roader. Unfortunately, at over $80k, the Sequoia Capstone falls short in the comfort stakes, both in terms of its choppy ride quality and its lack of third-row space. These issues make it difficult to recommend, especially considering the many excellent rivals in this class, such as the Chevy Tahoe/Suburban and even German SUVs like the BMW X7. FAQs Which Toyota model is luxury-focused? If you want a true luxury car, we recommend getting a Lexus. However, the top trims of several Toyotas are quite luxurious, including the Sequoia Capstone and Tundra Capstone. What is the most expensive price of a new Toyota? At $83,915, the most expensive new Toyota model is the Sequoia Capstone. What is the highest class of Toyota? Toyota's priciest vehicles fall into the full-size SUV and full-size pickup segments, with the Sequoia and Tundra. The most expensive Toyota sedan is the Crown. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe
BETTER LATE Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE Japanese car firm has hinted that it is finally bringing its rally-bred hot hatch to the UK. The long anticipated Toyota GR Corolla is expected to join the much loved GR Yaris on UK roads in the next 18-months. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The new GR Corolla boasts a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine Credit: Toyota USA 4 A four-wheel drive system ensures every bit of power is used effectively Credit: Carsite With an impressive 296bhp the Corolla will enter production at Toyota's UK plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. The motor is expected to go into production next year in a bid to satisfy lengthy waiting lists. However at present the nippy hot hatch is only built at one site in Japan with it yet to be confirmed for the European market. Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison has hinted that British fans won't be disappointed though. He spoke to Auto Express to say: 'We have a philosophy that you build where you sell, so to build in Europe and not sell in Europe would be counter to that. 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Originally launched in 2022 the GR Corolla was only sold in selected markets outside of Europe. It boasts a minimal 1.6 litre engine but a turbo charger offers the car a healthy boost in power. With its impressive 296bhp Toyota's answer to the Golf R comes close to matching the massive 315bhp offered by the 2 litre German model. And the Toyota uses its power well, a four-wheel drive system ensures the motor uses the most of the horsepower available to it. The souped-up Toyota Corolla GR Full specs and pricing for the new Corolla are expected to be released some time next year. Until then experts are estimating the motor will be priced around the £40,000 mark. The Burnaston site was chosen as a site for manufacturing the GR Corolla because of its factory capacity. Initial demand for the motor is expected to be relatively high and the UK site can offer the capacity to meet the demand. 4 The motor is only available in selected global markets but could soon come to the UK Credit: Toyota USA 4 The GR Corolla has been hotly anticipated Credit: Toyota USA Not only this but the UK motorsport pedigree aligns well with the specialist nature of the hot hatch. The rally bred motor offers a specific package of specifications to motorists. It was reported earlier this year that the Japanese firm planned to invest £41 million into the Burnaston production site. The investment could see production rates at the site significantly boosted to meet the expected demand for the new GR Corolla.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe
A HUGE Japanese car firm has hinted that it is finally bringing its rally-bred hot hatch to the UK. The long anticipated 4 The new GR Corolla boasts a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine Credit: Toyota USA 4 A four-wheel drive system ensures every bit of power is used effectively Credit: Carsite With an impressive 296bhp the Corolla will enter production at Toyota's UK plant in The motor is expected to go into production next year in a bid to satisfy lengthy waiting lists. However at present the nippy hot hatch is only built at one site in Japan with it yet to be confirmed for the Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison has hinted that British fans won't be disappointed though. Read more in Motors He spoke to 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Originally launched in 2022 the It boasts a minimal 1.6 litre engine but a turbo charger offers the car a healthy boost in power. Most read in Motors With its impressive 296bhp Toyota's answer to the And the Toyota uses its power well, a four-wheel drive system ensures the motor uses the most of the horsepower available to it. The souped-up Toyota Corolla GR Full specs and pricing for the new Corolla are expected to be released some time next year. Until then experts are estimating the The Burnaston site was chosen as a site for manufacturing the Initial demand for the motor is expected to be relatively high and the UK site can offer the capacity to meet the demand. 4 The motor is only available in selected global markets but could soon come to the UK Credit: Toyota USA 4 The GR Corolla has been hotly anticipated Credit: Toyota USA Not only this but the UK The rally bred motor offers a specific package of specifications to motorists. It was reported earlier this year that the The investment could see production rates at the site significantly boosted to meet the expected demand for the new World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40million in a new assembly line in UK The world's largest car maker is planning to invest a whopping £40million for a The Toyota plant at could be in line for a major investment, as the company weighs moving production for the US market from Japan to . The car maker plans to invest around £41million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota Says Its New GR Sport Models Will Be More Than a 'Sticker Package'
Toyota is planning more GR Sport models for the U.S. market. The is the first GR Sport trim that will be sold here, and it's based on the 320-hp plug-in hybrid version. We suspect the Camry and Prius could be good candidates for the GR Sport treatment. The arrival of the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 marks the first time Toyota is using the GR Sport designation in the United States—but it won't be the last. At the debut of the new RAV4, we talked to Cooper Ericksen, Toyota's senior vice president of product, about the future of the GR Sport nameplate, and he assured us that more GR Sport models are coming to our market in the near future. First and foremost, Ericksen was quick to point out that this sporty trim is not on the level of full-blown GR models such as the GR Corolla hot hatch. "It has true GR suspension tuning and handling and styling, but the powertrain is [the same as] the most powerful powertrain for that vehicle," Ericksen said. In the RAV4's case, the GR Sport uses the 320-hp plug-in hybrid setup. Ericksen emphasized that for a Toyota vehicle to warrant the GR Sport treatment, it needs to have enough power to live up to the name. "If we don't have enough engine performance, the last thing we want to do is dilute the GR name and make it into a sticker package," Ericksen said. "We will probably have a few of them in the lineup. It won't be a lot." This got us thinking about which models could be up next in the GR Sport pipeline. Globally, Toyota sells GR Sport versions of numerous vehicles, including the Corolla Cross and the Hilux pickup. But these variants mostly focus on appearance upgrades, meaning they don't necessarily fit Ericksen's vision for U.S.-bound GR Sport models. Instead, we think that the Camry family sedan and Prius hybrid hatchback are the most likely candidates among Toyota's current U.S. lineup. Ericksen even mentioned the previous-generation Camry TRD as a successful example of a performance version of the mid-size sedan while discussing the GR Sport models. The current Camry Hybrid only makes up to 232 hp, which Ericksen suggested wouldn't be enough power to justify a GR Sport derivative, but there have been rumors of a more powerful plug-in hybrid Camry for some time now, which could warrant the badge. Toyota has previously shown a GR-modified concept version of the Prius at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans race. A potential Prius GR Sport likely wouldn't be quite as extreme-looking as this one-off, which had a lowered suspension, an aggressive stance with wide tires, and a wing, but it seems that Toyota is open to the idea. Like in the RAV4, any potential GR Sport version would likely use the Prius' more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain option, which produces 220 hp and gets the Prius PHEV to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds in our testing. And then, of course, there are the numerous vehicles with the optional Hybrid Max powertrain. While neither the family-oriented Grand Highlander three-row SUV nor the luxurious Crown sedan is overly sporting, they do both offer upwards of 360 horsepower, which strikes us as enough to go along with the GR Sport treatment. We look forward to seeing where Toyota goes with this new trim line as the GR family continues to expand. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
