In recent years, Toyota has discarded all of its most beloved and valuable SUVs and added a few to the lineup.
But this wasn’t just a redesign project; The company analyzed each model and reorganized it based on what consumers need most, how to best utilize it, and show the greatest productive skill in each. The company, in its project to innovate in hybrid powertrain technology, has also added popular or optional hybrid engines for everyone.
As a result, some Toyota SUVs no longer have the same DNA as their predecessors and new styles are being added to the lineup. Buyers who had transported their children in a style would likely find that it is now better for DINKS or empty nests. , but it’s not as ideal for car seat game.
Each redesigned Toyota features many of the same core elements, such as Toyota Safety Sense 3. 0 driver protection and assistance features, as well as available or popular premium features such as Toyota’s new multimedia formula and virtual driver demo. Enhanced navigation option, voice assistance and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and at most will offer a choice of leather seats, SofTex leatherette and technologies such as head-up show and a virtual rearview mirror.
And they all have a hybrid engine, either popular or optional; In some cases, the hybrid generation is designed to increase formula strength rather than reduce fuel consumption. Some models offer either type of hybrid, as well as a popular gasoline engine.
Here’s what each Toyota SUV offers and how to know which one is right for you.
The seat of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
Priced between $55,000 and $75,000, this full-size SUV has been restyled with a traditional look inside and out and supplied for full off-road use, with systems such as ramp control, multi-terrain modes and locking differentials. The Land Cruiser doesn’t already have a third-row option, and even if it did, it would be tight, as it’s a smaller SUV than its predecessor.
The Land Cruiser is still suitable for small families, even those with young children in car seats, and especially those camping, traveling overland, or towing.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is available in 3 versions: the base 1958 style, the Land Cruiser and the First Edition. Each is delivered with an i-Force Max 4-cylinder hybrid engine that makes 326 hp, designed to increase power. Beyond MPG; It is estimated to consume around 23 mpg.
If you compare the Land Cruiser to other SUVs, also check out the Ford Bronco, Land Rover Defender, Kia Telluride X-Pro, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner
Enthusiasm for the redesign of one of the best-selling SUVs is at an all-time high. The redesigned Toyota 4Runner has stayed true to its roots as a rugged, plug-and-play SUV, adding new engines and two new models to bolster its reputation.
By 2025, the 4Runner will be introduced with a new Platinum trim and Trailhunter trim for off-road riding. Toyota has also expanded the TRD lineup to include TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road and TRD Off-Road. Each comes with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 278 hp, but buyers can opt for the sturdier i-Force Max hybrid engine that makes 326 hp.
Also true to its past, the 4Runner offers a third-row option, though only on gas-powered SR5 and Limited models. It does not occur in any of the other models or any of the hybrids. And the 4Runner is presented at the front. – Versions with traction or all-wheel drive in maximum finishes, as is the case of past editions.
The interior of the 4Runner is all-new but physically powerful, with main points inherited from the redesigned Toyota Tacoma, adding the center console, bars and garage compartments, as well as off-road technology. That’s not a bad thing at all; The 4Runner has been designed to provide a modern, adventure-ready feel.
Compare the Toyota 4Runner to the Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Outback, Ford Bronco, and Honda Passport.
Toyota is showcasing its 2023 Sequoia at the Los Angeles Auto Show (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty. . . [] Images)
The Toyota Sequoia, which debuted in 2022 following the arrival of its twin sister, the full-size Toyota Tundra pickup truck, on which it is based.
The Sequoia, which ranges in price from $61,000 to $81,000, is adorable for all the space and capacity it offers: It can accommodate up to eight more people and can tow up to 9,520 pounds. And it has a full off-road vehicle. Driving formula for a true off-roader, a step up in the TRD Pro version. It also comes with plenty of amenities, such as a panoramic sunroof, mid-row captain’s seats, and running boards.
The Sequoia is supplied with Toyota’s i-Force Max V6 hybrid turbo engine that makes 437 horsepower and gets around 22 mpg. Most models come with rear-wheel drive and can be upgraded to all-wheel drive for around $3,000.
Although the Toyota Sequoia has 3 rows, the configuration of child car seats can be challenging as the middle row seats are of the forward folding type, so to access the 3rd row, a child car seat cannot be installed in this seat. Also, there are only two full sets of LATCH in the middle row and none in the third row, so child car seats will need to come with a seat belt.
Sequoia’s competitors? Look at the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Jeep Wagoneer, Nissan Armada, GMC Yukon.
The all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row is manufactured in a world premiere at the Chicago Auto Show on February 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP Getty Images)
This one is absolutely new to the line and very lacking: The Grand Highlander, priced at $43,000 to $58,000, seats six or seven passengers, has a very spacious cabin and a true full-size third row, and has a sliding and tilting system. . Middle row seats from single to third row, even if child seats are installed.
To accommodate families at other price points, Toyota also offers several engine options: a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 265 hp, a 4-cylinder hybrid that develops 245 hp (and gets 35 mpg), and for more power. -Force Max hybrid that produces 362 hp. All versions are available with all-wheel drive and have driving modes, adding sport, ecological, normal and snow; All-wheel-drive models feature sand/mud/rock riding modes.
The interior features diversity and opulence, with faux leather or leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and more. And the third row is designed for full-time use; it’s spacious and has air vents, cup holders, and USB ports to keep everyone happy.
If you shop category-wide, take a look at the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, Lexus TX, Chevrolet Traverse, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot, Mazda CX-90.
The 2024 Toyota Highlander
This SUV is the original crossover SUV in the Toyota family and the first to feature a hybrid powertrain. The Highlander, considered a compact SUV, offers three rows of seats that can accommodate 7 or 8 passengers. Priced at $39,000, it’s still well-equipped with features and features and buyers can choose between a 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain that gets 35 mpg and makes 243 hp, or a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 265 hp and 25 mpg. It has front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and has off-road driving modes.
With its smaller size, the third row might be better a “convenient row” for smaller passengers or occasional use. Still, child car seats have good compatibility thanks to the sliding second-row seats. Most models come with captain’s chairs in the middle row for easy access to the third row, but those who need a bench seat in the middle row will find it in the entry-level LE and XLE models.
The Toyota Highlander competes with the Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot, and Mazda CX-90.
2023 Toyota RAV4
It’s the most popular Toyota in the range and the best-selling SUV overall, and for good reason: it’s smart at everything it does and offers an edition for any and all tastes. Priced between $28,000 and $47,000, the Toyota RAV4 seats five more people and offers three engine options: a 4-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 203 hp and makes 30 mpg; a 4-cylinder Prime hybrid that develops 219 horsepower and consumes 37 mpg; and a plug-in hybrid with an all-electric diversity of 42 miles, 302 hp and a hybrid fuel economy of 38 mpg.
And then the model features a diversity that ranges from the undeniable to the sporty: entry-level LE, XLE, Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, Limited, and Woodland Edition (the RAV4 Prime add-on is only available on SE and XSE models). Most versions offer a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and drive modes; All-wheel-drive models have selected multi-terrain riding modes for off-road or trail riding.
For many buyers, the magic of the RAV4 lies in its versatility for adventure. This is fostered through Toyota’s TRD racing division, where the other SUVs and pickups in the family take advantage of its capabilities. While the RAV4 is probably rarely the one you’d use for rock climbing in Moab, it’s capable of riding maximum trails and taking on many challenges.
RAV4 competitors include the Subaru Outback, Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage.
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia will be unveiled at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show (Photo by. . . [ ] Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
The Crown Signia is aimed at Toyota enthusiasts who love the brand’s comfort and reliability but need more space and luxury. Taking inspiration from its sibling the Crown sedan, Toyota has incorporated many of its features to offer an SUV edition of the sedan. replaces the sleek, if not as successful, Venza crossover.
Crown is packed with luxury features and is powered by a 4-cylinder hybrid engine that makes 243 hp and is rated at 36 mpg and is available in only two trim levels: XLE and Limited. The price has also not been announced, it still takes a signal from the Crown, which is worth between $41,000 and $53,000, the value is most likely between $45,000 and $55,000.
Crown Signia buyers also check out the BMW X1, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, Infiniti QX50, Genesis GV70 and Mazda CX-50.
The Toyota Corolla Cross is on display at the Miami International Auto Show (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui Array). Trinkl Agency/Anadolu Getty Images)
This bold little SUV gets its spirit from the Corolla hatchback, which is enjoyed for its ease of ownership and handling. It has generous proportions for a compact SUV and is well-equipped for an economical crossover.
There are two engine features to choose from: the four-cylinder gasoline that makes 169 hp and gets 33 mpg, and a four-cylinder hybrid that makes 196 hp and gets around forty-five mpg. Priced from $23,000 to $31,000, you have 7 models for them, four with a hybrid engine and all with all-wheel drive, which comes standard.
The Toyota Corolla Cross competes with the Subaru Crosstrek, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Chevrolet Trax, Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks.
Toyota’s many features provide consumers with strategies to get on or off within their SUV family – a great way to keep their unwavering consumers happy. But don’t expect Toyota’s offerings to stop there; The company’s SUV roster will only grow in the coming months and years.