Toyota’s had a busy start to 2024. The all-new sixth generation of the Toyota 4Runner is finally here, replacing the fifth-generation version that entered production in 2009.
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It’s not alone; the SUV arrives only a few months after the 2024 Land Cruiser, Toyota’s iconic overlander that’s now returning to the US after a two-year hiatus.
Now that both vehicles are out in the open — officially, at least — it’s only natural to wonder how the two SUVs compare and contrast.
Naturally, we won’t be able to speak to real-world driving and use case differences until we get behind the wheel of both SUVs. We’re also still awaiting some critical official details on the 2025 4Runner, including its MSRP and full vehicle dimensions.
But we’ve done our best to compile the key specs to help curious comparers at least get their bearings around the two SUVs. Here are a few takeaways that also stand out early on.
How do the 2024 Land Cruiser and 2025 4Runner compare?
- They are both available with a 326-hp hybrid turbo powertrain
- They both share the exact same wheelbase of 112.2 inches
- They both have a max towing capacity of 6000 lbs
- They both feature Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 system standard
How are the 2024 Land Cruiser and 2025 4Runner different?
- The base hybrid powertrain of the Land Cruiser is more powerful than the stock 2025 4Runner 278-hp non-hybrid engine
- The 2025 Toyota 4Runner can sit up to seven with an optional third-row package
- Only the 2025 4Runner comes in a rear wheel and part-time four-wheel drive options
- The 2025 4Runner has slightly higher ground clearance (9.2 inches) than the 2024 Land Cruiser (8.7 inches)
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser nameplate is back in the American market. This time it’s a smaller, cheaper midsize SUV that is a twin of the Lexus GX. It packs a new hybrid engine and should have substantial off-road capability.read more
Specs
| Powertrain | i-FORCE MAX Turbocharged 2.4-liter Hybrid |
| Hybrid Battery | 1.87-kWh NiMH Battery |
| Horsepower | 326 |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft |
| Seats | 5 |
| Transmission | Eight Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain(s) | Full-Time 4×4 |
| Off-Roading Features | Center and Rear Locking Differentials | Available Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), |
| Trims | Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, Land Cruiser First Edition |
| Max Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs |
| Standard Safety Features | Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | Lane Tracing Assist | Road Sign Assist | Automatic High Beams | Proactive Driving Assist |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. |
| EPA Fuel Economy | 23 mpg combined (estimated) |
| Starting MSRP | $55,950 |
2025 Toyota 4Runner
The new 6th generation 2025 Toyota 4Runner is here after a 15-year wait. Like the Tacoma, it’s built on Toyota’s new TNGA-F body-on-frame truck platform and should deliver ride quality improvements. Other notable features include a new hybrid powertrain option, new Platinum trim and Trailhunter trim for over landing. And yes it still keeps the classic power rear window.read more
Specs
| Powertrain(s) | Standard: i-FORCE MAX Turbocharged 2.4-Liter Four-Cylinder | Optional i-FORCE MAX Turbocharged 2.4-Liter Hybrid |
| Hybrid Battery | 1.87-kWh NiMH Battery |
| Horsepower | 278 (Non-Hybrid) | 326 (Hybrid) |
| Torque | 378 lb-ft (Non-Hybrid) | 465 lb-ft (Hybrid) |
| Seats | 5 or 7 (With Optional Third-Row) |
| Transmission | Eight Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains | Two-Wheel Drive, Part-Time 4×4, Full-Time 4×4 |
| Off-Roading Features | Standard: Auto LSD | Available: Electronic Locking Rear Differential | Available: Center Locking Differential | Available Available Front Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), |
| Trims | SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, Platinum |
| Max Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs |
| Standard Safety Features | Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | Lane Tracing Assist | Road Sign Assist | Automatic High Beams | Proactive Driving Assist |
| Ground Clearance | 9.2 inches |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. |
| EPA Fuel Economy | N/A |
| Starting MSRP | N/A |
