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2020 Toyota Land Cruiser: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser is the new limited Heritage Edition, a two-row special model with unique styling and more cargo room. The standard Land Cruiser otherwise carries over without major mechanical, safety, or technology updates.
About the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser
11th generation / 200 Series (2008-2021), late-cycle special-edition year.
Toyota positioned the Land Cruiser as its original SUV: a full-size, body-on-frame vehicle that blends serious off-road hardware with a luxury-family cabin. Its core appeal is that it can tow, travel long highway distances in comfort, and handle rough trails without giving up durability or reputation for long-term toughness. Compared with softer family SUVs, the Land Cruiser stands out for full-time 4WD, low-range hardware, and a more expedition-ready foundation.
The standard Land Cruiser remains the all-in-one model, with three-row seating for eight, a 381-horsepower V8, full-time four-wheel drive, trail-driving aids, and a well-equipped leather cabin. The five-seat Heritage Edition trades the third row for added cargo room and stands apart with a black-accent grille, vintage-style badging, dark exterior trim, and black leather with bronze stitching.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Heritage Edition adds a black-accent grille, vintage-style Land Cruiser badge, dark exterior details, and a black leather cabin with bronze contrast stitching.
Structural
The Heritage Edition uses a two-row, five-seat layout instead of the standard model's three-row, eight-seat cabin, providing more cargo room. The chassis and suspension hardware are unchanged.
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 381 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8100 lb | 8100 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 82.8 cu-ft | 82.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.3 in | 34.4 in |
| Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Side Steps | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Power Driver Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser compared with the 2019 model?
The key change is the addition of the limited Heritage Edition. It combines a two-row, five-seat cabin with heritage-themed exterior details and unique black leather upholstery with bronze stitching; the regular Land Cruiser largely carries over.
Does the 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition have a third row?
No. The 2020 Heritage Edition has two rows and seats five, which gives it more cargo room than the standard three-row Land Cruiser. The standard model seats up to eight.
Did the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser get a new engine or four-wheel-drive system?
No. Both 2020 versions retain the 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and full-time four-wheel drive used by the regular 2019 model.
Did the 2020 Land Cruiser receive new safety or infotainment features?
No major safety or infotainment updates arrived for 2020. The driver-assist suite, blind-spot monitoring, 9-inch touchscreen, navigation, JBL audio system, and wireless phone charging carried over.
Is the 2020 Land Cruiser meaningfully different from the 2019 model?
Only if the Heritage Edition matters to you. The regular 2020 Land Cruiser is essentially a carryover, while the Heritage Edition adds distinctive trim and a cargo-focused two-row cabin without changing the V8 or four-wheel-drive hardware.
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser.
4.6
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser
(31 reviews)
“made to last. great buy if you are not planning on updating to a newer car in the near future. this baby is meant to keep for 10 years minimum. we are planning on 20 yrs. minimum.”
“It is a great vehicle, but it is not very fuel efficient, I do feel that it is very durable and will last a very long time. It does not have the latest tech, but it will probably take you anywhere in the world that you want to go.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Vehicle / 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser
- pressroom.toyota.com — Land Cruiser Marks Six Decades In Toyota Dealerships And In Owners Hearts
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition Celebrates 60 Plus Years As Suv Icon
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser Sets Bar Class Confidence Capability
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Land Cruiser Defines And Refines 65 Years Of Brand Heritage