The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser gets 23 miles per gallon combined.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Land Cruiser ranks 11th (tied with 6 others) of 58 for combined mileage (23 mpg), 24th (tied with 2 others) of 55 for yearly fuel cost ($3,350 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 16th of 58 for tailpipe CO2 (379 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,500 a year and puts out 426 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 127 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Land Cruiser's best version, 20 other models get the same and 87 get less. The 2026 Land Cruiser's cheapest version costs $3,350 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 157 cost less, 11 the same and 57 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2026 Grand Cherokee 4xe | 23 | $2,850 | 177 |
| 11 | 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | 2026 Pathfinder 4WD | 23 | $2,700 | 390 |
| 11 | 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 2026 4Runner Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) | 23 | $2,700 | 380 |
| 11 | 2026 Toyota Land CruiserThis car | 2026 Land Cruiser | 23 | $3,350 | 379 |
| 18 | 2026 Audi Q7 | 2026 Q7 | 22 | $3,500 | 405 |
| 18 | 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | 2026 Suburban 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 22 | $3,900 | 460 |
| 18 | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 22 | $3,650 | 460 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Land Cruiser, 4-cyl 2.4 L: 22 mpg city, 25 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Land Cruiser version is $3,350 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Land Cruiser (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Land Cruiser | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW X6 | 2026 X6 xDrive40i | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 BMW X7 | 2026 X7 xDrive40i | 23 mpg | $3,350 | same figure | same | - |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Explorer AWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 23 mpg | $2,700 | same figure | $650 less a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land CruiserHybrid | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 22 | 25 | 23 | $3,350 | 379 | cheapest |
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Land Cruiser puts out 379 grams per mile.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Land Cruiser: fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Best combined figure of the Land Cruiser gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 mpg | none | 1 | 8 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 15 mpg | none | 1 | 8 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 15 mpg | none | 1 | 8 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 15 mpg | none | 1 | 8 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 14 mpg | none | 1 | 9 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 14 mpg | none | 1 | 9 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | none | 23 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | none | 23 mpg | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | none | 23 mpg | 1 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 1 version was tested then and 1 now; the best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Cruiser, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: LAND CRUISER, LAND CRUISER HYBRID.
8 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
0 of the 8 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: LAND CRUISER, LAND CRUISER HYBRID.
1 recall is on file for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: LAND CRUISER, LAND CRUISER HYBRID.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tube connection near the fuel tank may disconnect and leak fuel.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection and install a supplemental clamp or, as necessary, replace the resin fuel tube and install a supplemental clamp, free of charge.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Land Cruiser itself is at 23 mpg.
More Toyota models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Land Cruiser with 23 mpg combined (22 city, 25 highway).
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser costs between $3,350 and $3,350 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser is 11th of 58 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Highlander at 35 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner at 23 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Audi Q7 at 22 mpg.
The 2025 model had 1 tested version and the 2026 model has 1. The best figure went from 23 to 23 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER SUV HEV 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 3.
8 complaints for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (4 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.