The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser is not an all-new model. It is the current J250 series carrying into another model year with a short list of targeted updates, and Toyota’s pressroom announced the changes in April 2026. The turbocharged hybrid powertrain, full-time four-wheel drive, and two-row layout all carry over, so the 2027 story is about trail hardware and rear-seat comfort rather than new machinery.
What’s New on the 2027 Land Cruiser
Toyota describes four updates for the 2027 model year. The first is an available High Mounted Air Intake, a factory snorkel-style intake offered on both grades that raises the engine’s air entry point for water crossings and dusty trails. The second is heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats, added through the Land Cruiser grade’s Premium Package. Third, a new black exterior color called Inked joins the palette. Fourth, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 gains an enhanced Proactive Driving Assist and an Emergency Driving Stop System within Lane Tracing Assist.
According to Toyota, the 2027 Land Cruiser arrives at dealerships in spring 2026 with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price starting at $57,880. The full announcement from Toyota is available in the 2027 Land Cruiser press release and the 2027 Land Cruiser pressroom page.
2027 Land Cruiser Powertrain and Specs
Nothing changes under the hood. The 2027 Land Cruiser uses Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid system: a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor housed in the transmission. Combined output is 326 net horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, routed through an eight-speed automatic and standard full-time four-wheel drive. Toyota’s official Land Cruiser page lists estimated ratings of 22 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, a 6,000-pound towing capacity, and a 2,400-watt AC inverter. Cargo space behind the second row is roughly 37.5 cubic feet.
Trims: Land Cruiser 1958 and Land Cruiser
Two grades are offered. The Land Cruiser 1958 pays tribute to the original FJ with round LED headlights, a heritage-style grille with TOYOTA script lettering, and black exterior trim; inside it uses heated fabric seats, a seven-inch digital gauge cluster, and an eight-inch multimedia display. The Land Cruiser grade swaps to slim rectangular LED headlights, heated and ventilated SofTex-trimmed power front seats, a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, and a 12.3-inch multimedia screen.
Beyond the lighting and badges, the Premium Package is where most of the Land Cruiser grade’s comfort content lives. The 2027 update adds heated and ventilated outboard second-row seats to that package, a meaningful change for anyone who regularly carries passengers. The 1958 grade stays deliberately simpler, aimed at buyers who want the heritage look and the hybrid drivetrain without the extra equipment.
On the safety side, the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with a fourth following-distance setting, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. For 2027, Lane Tracing Assist also gains an Emergency Driving Stop System, designed to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop if the driver becomes unresponsive.
Off-Road Technology
- Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) for greater front-axle articulation
- CRAWL Control, a low-speed off-road cruise control with five speeds
- Multi-Terrain Select with terrain-specific modes for mud, dirt, and sand
- Downhill Assist Control and an automatic limited-slip differential
- Multi-Terrain Monitor within the Panoramic View Monitor camera system
A Brief History of the Nameplate
The Land Cruiser is Toyota’s longest-running model line, in production since 1951. The smaller, comfort-oriented Prado variant has been sold since 1990, and the current J250 generation made its world debut in August 2023. In the United States the J250 returned the Land Cruiser badge to showrooms for 2024 after the previous, larger J200 series was discontinued after 2021. The J250 shares its TNGA-F body-on-frame platform with the larger Land Cruiser 300, the Lexus GX, and the Toyota 4Runner. For earlier coverage, see our Land Cruiser 300 release date and price article and our Land Cruiser review and price piece.
2027 Land Cruiser Price and Release Date
Toyota’s announced starting MSRP is $57,880 for the 1958 grade, with the model expected at dealers in spring 2026. A handful of dealer and outlet reports put the top Land Cruiser grade slightly below the 2026 price, but those specific trim figures are not confirmed by Toyota and should be treated as reported rather than official.
Our Take
The 2027 Land Cruiser is proof that Toyota listens to owners without inflating the recipe. Heated and ventilated second-row seats and a factory snorkel are the kind of small, real-world additions that matter to people who actually use the truck, and adding them as options instead of a freshened face is refreshingly honest. The catch is that this generation remains a two-row, five-seat SUV, so shoppers who need a third row should look at the larger Land Cruiser 300 or a Grand Highlander. If you want an overlanding truck with hybrid economy and a lower price than the previous V8 model, this is a strong, if unspectacular, year.
FAQ
Is the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser a new generation?
No. The 2027 Land Cruiser is a carryover of the J250 series introduced for 2024, updated for the model year with new options and a revised color palette.
What engine does the 2027 Land Cruiser use?
It uses the i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid, producing 326 net combined horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive.
How much does the 2027 Land Cruiser cost?
Toyota’s announced starting MSRP is $57,880 for the 1958 grade, with the model expected at dealerships in spring 2026.
How many people can the 2027 Land Cruiser seat?
It seats five people across two rows. Toyota does not offer a third row in the U.S. spec of this model.
