Toyota Land Cruiser 2026: the legendary off-roader returns with hybrid power and smarter tech

The iconic Toyota SUV gets electrified for the first time, offering rugged capability, enhanced efficiency, and a more accessible price point.

A reinvented legend that stays true to its roots

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser is back — and it’s as authentic as ever. Since its debut in the U.S. back in 1958, the Land Cruiser has been synonymous with durability, off-road performance, and bulletproof reliability. This new generation arrives with a renewed focus on technology, efficiency and value, while keeping its legendary toughness fully intact. With a clean yet muscular design and a thoroughly modern platform, Toyota is once again setting the benchmark for all-terrain SUVs.

New i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain: performance meets efficiency

For the first time, the Land Cruiser is exclusively hybrid-powered. Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX system combines a turbocharged combustion engine with an electric motor, delivering 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft (63 kgm) of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive. This setup has been engineered to offer genuine off-road performance while reducing fuel consumption and emissions — in line with today’s most demanding regulations.

Off-road ready: serious capability, standard across the range

Off-road prowess remains a core part of the Land Cruiser DNA. Every trim level comes standard with locking center and rear differentials, as well as a front stabilizer bar disconnect system (SDM) for improved suspension articulation. The Multi-Terrain Select system offers specific driving modes for mud, dirt, and sand, while Downhill Assist Control and Crawl Control simplify navigation on difficult terrain. Higher-spec versions include the Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM), which uses cameras to show the surrounding terrain in real time — a huge help in technical off-road situations.

TNGA-F platform and cutting-edge safety systems

Built on Toyota’s robust TNGA-F global platform, also used in the Tundra, Tacoma, Sequoia and 4Runner, the 2026 Land Cruiser features a high-strength boxed steel frame enhanced with laser welding, offering greater rigidity with reduced weight, and a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg). On the safety front, every model is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, road sign recognition, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assist — a comprehensive suite for safer everyday and adventure driving alike.