How has the Toyota Land Cruiser changed over the years?

Mar 11, 2021

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser being discontinued?

The Toyota Land Cruiser has been a beast for many generations. It’s a good old-fashioned beastly SUV that can fit the whole family for treks across the state or country, as well as head off the beaten path. You may have heard some rumblings that the Land Cruiser won’t be continuing in the Toyota lineup. Is the Toyota Land Cruiser being discontinued? Many sources are indicating that yes, it will be, at least for a while. Some sources are saying the 2021 Land Cruiser will be the last—again, for the time being. We’ve certainly seen vehicles leave the lineup for a while only to make a return years later, like the Toyota Venza. Still, this has us reminiscing about the Land Cruiser, so we wanted to take a look at how this SUV has changed over the years.

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What are the notable features of the 2021 Land Cruiser?

Before we dig into the heritage, let’s look at what’s on the lot currently. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a bunch to offer. In addition to its spacious cargo capacity, which maxes out at 82.8 cubic feet of room, the vehicle can seat as many as eight people, depending on the configuration. You can also make use of the 8,100-pound towing capacity for work or play.

The 2021 model is available in two trims: Land Cruiser and Heritage Edition. Both come with four-wheel drive and a 381-horsepower V8 engine. The base Land Cruiser seats 8 people, and the Heritage Edition can be configured for either 5 seats or 8 seats. The refined interior offers such features as the Premium JBL® Audio system with a nine-inch touchscreen and Integrated Navigation. There’s also an available rear-seat DVD entertainment system to keep rear passengers entertained on long road trips.