2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser carries over with no major changes. It keeps the same two-trim lineup, turbo-hybrid powertrain, four-wheel-drive hardware, safety features, and styling as the 2025 model.
About the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser
250 series, introduced for 2024 in the U.S.; 2026 is the third model year of this generation.
Toyota positions the Land Cruiser as a heritage-rich, two-row SUV that mixes real trail capability with more everyday comfort and technology than a stripped-down off-road truck. The message on Toyota’s site is modern off-road excellence: classic Land Cruiser styling, standard hybrid torque, full-time 4WD, and serious hardware for rough terrain, but in a more manageable and less expensive package than the older U.S.-market Land Cruiser.
The 1958 trim is the simpler, heritage-themed version, with round headlights, fabric seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, and serious trail equipment. The Land Cruiser trim is more polished, adding ventilated SofTex-trimmed front seats, 12.3-inch displays, extra trail cameras and driving modes, and a feature that allows more wheel movement over uneven ground.
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Torque | 465 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6000 lb | 6000 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 in | 36.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Side View Cameras | ||
| Top View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||
| Roof Rails | ||
| Side Steps | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||
| Power Driver Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser compared with the 2025 model?
No major product changes were made for 2026. The two trims, 326-hp turbo-hybrid system, full-time four-wheel drive, styling, safety suite, and main equipment all carry over from 2025.
Does the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser still have a hybrid powertrain?
Yes. Every 2026 Land Cruiser uses a 326-hp 2.4-liter turbo-hybrid powertrain with an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive.
What is the difference between the 2026 Land Cruiser 1958 and Land Cruiser trims?
The 1958 is the simpler heritage-themed trim, with round headlights, fabric seats, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The Land Cruiser trim has rectangular headlights, ventilated SofTex-trimmed front seats, 12.3-inch displays, trail-view cameras, additional terrain modes, and a feature that improves wheel movement on uneven ground.
Is the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser a redesign?
No. The 2026 Land Cruiser is the third model year of the 250-series generation introduced in the United States for 2024, and it receives no major redesign or refresh for 2026.
How much can the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser tow?
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser can tow up to 6,000 pounds. That capability is unchanged from the previous model year.
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2026 Land Cruiser Built To Explore Designed To Impress
- pressroom.toyota.com — The Capable Toyota Land Cruiser Adventures Into 2025
- pressroom.toyota.com — 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns To Its Origin
- toyota.com — Pdf / 2026 / 2026 Landcruiser Brochure
- toyota.com — Pdf / 2025 / MY26 Connected Services and Audio Multimedia features Applicability