“Worth the money but disappointing that a vehicle of this caliber and price tag does not include Apple CarPlay.”
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is largely a carryover, with one notable lineup change: the Heritage Edition gains a factory-built three-row configuration alongside the original two-row version. There are no model-wide powertrain, styling, safety, technology, or structural updates.
About the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
200 Series/J200 (2008-2021 U.S.), final U.S. model year; post-2016 mid-cycle update
Toyota positions the Land Cruiser as its fullest expression of luxury and off-road capability: a body-on-frame SUV built for difficult terrain, long trips, heavy towing, and comfortable family travel. Its key distinction is that genuine low-range 4WD, trail-focused controls, and suspension articulation sit alongside a quiet leather-lined cabin, multi-zone climate control, and premium audio rather than replacing them.
The standard Land Cruiser is the fully equipped, eight-seat version, pairing a 381-hp V8 with full-time four-wheel drive, low range, leather seating, and an 8,100-pound towing capacity. The Heritage Edition adds historic-inspired badging and dark exterior details, while retaining the same off-road hardware, 9-inch navigation touchscreen, and 14-speaker JBL audio system.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The Heritage Edition adds a factory-built three-row configuration with seating for eight. The original two-row Heritage Edition remains in the range.
2021 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 |
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| 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 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compared with the 2020 model?
The main change for 2021 is a factory-built three-row Heritage Edition configuration. Otherwise, the Land Cruiser carries over without model-wide powertrain, styling, safety, technology, or structural updates.
Does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition have three rows?
Some 2021 Heritage Edition vehicles have three rows and seat up to eight people. Toyota also continued the original two-row Heritage Edition, so seating depends on the specific vehicle.
Did the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser get a new engine?
No, the 2021 Land Cruiser retains the 381-hp 5.7-liter V8, eight-speed automatic transmission, and full-time four-wheel drive across the lineup.
Is 2021 the final U.S. model year for this Toyota Land Cruiser generation?
Yes, 2021 is the final U.S. model year for the 200 Series Land Cruiser, and no 2022 U.S. Land Cruiser trim followed it.
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.
4.5
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
(67 reviews)
“gas mileage is very bad (but you already know that, if you did your research), the ride height and commanding view of the road is great, it's so much smoother than any other toyota, people who are "" in the know"" gonna give you lots of overt props”
“I am happy with 99% of the 2021 Lancruiser. I wish that the phone interface was user friendly and intuitive.”