The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser is back in America for 2026 with the all-new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 series. After a three-year break, Toyota brings a tougher, smarter, and more efficient version that keeps the old-school toughness but adds modern tech and a hybrid heart. If you love real off-road ability without the huge size and price of the 300 series, this is the one people have been waiting for.
Fresh Look, Classic Soul
The 2026 model goes retro-modern. You get the boxy shape, round LED headlights, and “TOYOTA” lettering on the grille just like the classic 60 and 70 series. It looks tough and clean at the same time. Three trims are available: 1958 (base heritage style), mid-range Land Cruiser, and loaded First Edition with extra off-road goodies.
Performance
Under the hood sits a turbo 2.4-liter four-cylinder i-FORCE MAX hybrid system that makes 326 horsepower and a massive 465 lb-ft of torque. That’s more twist than the old V8! Full-time 4WD, a two-speed transfer case, locking center differential, and Crawl Control come standard. Add available front sway-bar disconnect, 33-inch toys tires, and skid plates — this thing eats rocks for breakfast.
Mileage
Here’s the big surprise: EPA rates it at 23 mpg combined (22 city / 25 highway). For a body-on-frame, go-anywhere SUV that can tow 6,000 pounds, those numbers are incredible. The hybrid setup quietly adds electric torque at low speed and saves fuel when you’re just cruising to work.
Features
Even the base 1958 trim gets heated seats, 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Step up and you can add 12.3-inch screen, 14-speaker JBL audio, leather, cooled seats, and a cool multi-terrain monitor that shows what’s under the truck. The First Edition throws in roof rack, mud flaps, and exclusive two-tone paint.
Price
Starts at $57,345 for the 1958 trim (including destination). Mid-grade Land Cruiser runs around $63,000, and the limited First Edition is about $76,000. That’s thousands less than the old Land Cruiser and right in the fight with Jeep Wrangler 392, Ford Bronco Raptor, and Defender 110.