Toyota Land Cruiser alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Toyota Land Cruiser, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Toyota Land Cruiser and are good next research steps.

from £57,900

Land Rover Defender

Price 57,900 - 172,000 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 200 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
Electric Range 48 km
Seats 2 - 8
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 10.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Model Defender
Modell Defender 90 P425, Defender 90 P525 V8, Defender 90 D200, Defender 90 Hardtop D250, Defender 90 D250, Defender 90 D350, Defender 110 P300e, Defender 110 P425, Defender 110 P635, Defender 110 D200, Defender 110 Hardtop D250, Defender 110 D250, Defender 110 D350, Defender 130 P425, Defender 130 P500 V8, Defender 130 D250, Defender 130 D350
CO2 Efficiency Class G, D
Trim Level X AWD Automatik, AWD Automatik, S AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic SE AWD Automatik, X-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatik, OCTA AWD Automatik, Trophy Edition AWD Automatik, Outbound AWD Automatik, OCTA Black AWD Automatik
Power kW 147 - 467 kW
co2 135 - 324 g/km
Engine capacity 1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Curb weight 2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity 293 - 786 L
Width 2,008 mm
Brand Land Rover
Payload 494 - 819 kg

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Land Rover Defender as a suitable alternative to Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender are both titans in the realm of off-road vehicles, each offering a unique blend of ruggedness and sophistication. The Land Cruiser is renowned for its legendary reliability and spacious interiors, making it an ideal choice for long expeditions. In contrast, the Defender showcases a more contemporary design and advanced technology, appealing to those who seek adventure without sacrificing modern comforts.

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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visibly cheaper
substantially more power
clearly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
only slightly more trunk space

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from £45,800

Toyota Hilux

Price 45,800 - 65,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 196 - 204 HP
Consumption L/100km 9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range 257 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Hilux
Modell Hilux Double Cab 2.8 D-Mildhybrid, Hilux Double Cab BEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Comfort 4x4 Automatik, Exexcutive 4x4 Automatik, Invincible 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4 Automatik, Active 4x4 Automatik, Duty 4x4, Executive 4x4
Power kW 144 - 150 kW
co2 0 - 264 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,250 - 2,420 kg
Width 1,855 - 1,885 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 715 - 960 kg

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Toyota Hilux as a suitable alternative to Toyota Land Cruiser

When the workday ends and the map turns savage, few showdowns matter more than the Toyota Hilux vs Toyota Land Cruiser. One's a no-nonsense pickup that eats mud for breakfast and keeps going; the other's a regal off-road veteran that swallows long journeys and luggage without complaint — we'll pit them head-to-head so you can pick the right tool for your life.

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

Quick data check: Toyota Hilux

very slightly more power
clearly cheaper
barely more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £43,200

VW Amarok

Price 43,200 - 64,100 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 170 - 240 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.8 - 11.6 s
Model Year 2023
Max Speed 180 - 190 km/h
Torque 405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Doors 4
Model Amarok
Modell Amarok Doppelkabine 2.0 TDI SCR, Amarok Doppelkabine 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION Automatik, Style 4MOTION Automatik, Aventura 4MOTION Automatik, PAN AMERICANA 4MOTION Automatik
Power kW 125 - 177 kW
co2 226 - 270 g/km
Engine capacity 1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Curb weight 2,262 - 2,423 kg
Fuel tank capacity 80 L
Length 5,350 mm
Width 1,910 mm
Height 1,871 - 1,884 mm
Brand VW
Payload 883 - 983 kg

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Quick data check: VW Amarok

significantly cheaper
moderately more power
noticeably more efficient
markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter

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from £48,400

Ford Ranger

Price 48,400 - 57,500 £
Body Type Pickup
Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 240 - 281 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Electric Range 42 km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 - 9.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Model Ranger
Modell Ranger Extrakabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 3.0 EcoBlue, Ranger Doppelkabine 2.3 EcoBoost PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level XLT e-4WD Automatik, Wildtrak e-4WD Automatik, Limited e-4WD Automatik, Platinum e-4WD Automatik
Power kW 177 - 207 kW
co2 70 - 265 g/km
Engine capacity 2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Curb weight 2,405 - 2,511 kg
Width 1,918 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 845 - 989 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Ranger

considerably cheaper
noticeably more power
considerably more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
marginally lighter

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from £78,900

Mercedes GLE

Price 78,900 - 115,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 309 - 585 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Electric Range 91 - 104 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.5 - 6.2 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6
Model GLE
Modell GLE 450, GLE 450 e, GLE 350 d, GLE 450 d, GLE 53 AMG, GLE 53 Hybrid AMG
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B
Trim Level 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW 227 - 430 kW
co2 72 - 241 g/km
Engine capacity 2,989 - 2,999 cm3
Curb weight 2,390 - 2,815 kg
Trunk capacity 485 - 655 L
Width 2,010 - 2,018 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 495 - 770 kg
Variant AMG, AMG Coupé, Coupé

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Quick data check: Mercedes GLE

very slightly cheaper
somewhat more trunk space
substantially more power
substantially more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter

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from £41,100

SsangYong Rexton

Price 41,100 - 51,300 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 202 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 s
Model Year 2,021 - 2,023
Max Speed 184 km/h
Torque 441 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Rexton
Modell Rexton e-XDI 220
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Amber 4WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Quartz 4WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Quartz 4WD Automatik (7-Sitzer), Sapphire 4WD Automatik (5-Sitzer), Sapphire 4WD Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 148 kW
co2 214 - 216 g/km
Engine capacity 2,157 cm3
Curb weight 2,145 - 2,180 kg
Fuel tank capacity 70 L
Trunk capacity 236 - 784 L
Length 4,850 mm
Width 1,960 mm
Height 1,825 mm
Brand SsangYong
Max trunk capacity 1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload 655 - 770 kg

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Quick data check: SsangYong Rexton

marginally more power
substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
a bit lighter
barely more trunk space

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