The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser will begin rolling into U.S. dealerships in the spring, and currently, it’s on a big marketing campaign. Toyota is showcasing the hybrid off-road SUV at various public events in America before shipping it to dealers. I recently came across a dual-tone Trail Dust/Grayscape model on display and checked it out in detail. Here are some of my interesting observations:
Design
Trail Dust is an earthy yellow, and it highlights the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser’s adventurous character well. I think customers who enjoy off-roading, hiking, camping, and like to remain close to nature would prefer their 2024 Land Cruiser in this shade. Along with that, Toyota uses Grayscape, a light gray color, for a contrasting look on the top. The two-tone scheme looks slightly brighter in real compared to the official online configurator. Trail Dust is a new addition to the palette, and doesn’t have any history.
Having observed it from all angles, I think the 2024 Land Cruiser has a tough and boxy design, although it doesn’t look over-aggressive. Toyota equips it with features like a black “TOYOTA” heritage grille, 18-in. matte-gray alloy wheels, Rigid-sourced LED color-selectable fog lights, and roof rails.
Interior
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has a utilitarian interior, but I think it looks quite appealing. Between the Java and Black color options, I think the former, a shade of brown, goes well with the Trail Dust/Grayscape exterior. The new hybrid SUV features heated and ventilated front seats with a memory function for the driver’s seat and a three-zone automatic climate control system. Its steering wheel, attached to a power tilt/telescopic column, doesn’t include a heating function.
Toyota equips the 2024 Land Cruiser with a number of advanced tech features. These include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an auto-dimming IRVM with compass HomeLink universal transceiver, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto integration compatibility.
Specifications
Under the hood, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has a 2.4-liter turbocharged gas engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. An electric motor placed in a bell housing between them cuts fuel consumption, leading to an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 MPG (city)/25 MPG (highway)/23 MPG (combined).
Also See: 5 Pros & Cons I felt after experiencing the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser (Hybrid)
Price & Release
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser retails at USD 61,950 (excluding the USD 1,395 DPH fee). The Trail Dust/Grayscape dual-tone paint seen here costs an additional USD 350. The new Land Cruiser will start reaching U.S. dealerships in Spring 2024, competing with frame SUVs including the Land Rover Defender 110, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and the 4-door Ford Bronco.
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 16 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading CEOs and vehicle developers from around the world.
