The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is predicted to become the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class, with an estimated combined fuel economy of 27 miles per gallon, as stated on the official US website of the Japanese company.

According to TFLTruck, the Land Cruiser has a higher combined MPG compared to most of its competitors, including the Ford Bronco Badlands, Land Rover Defender, and even the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe when considering only the gasoline part of the powertrain.

The 2024 Land Cruiser is powered by a hybrid drivetrain that combines a 2.4-liter inline-4 combustion engine with an electric motor mounted within the eight-speed automatic gearbox. It is built on the same TNGA-F platform as the Lexus GX.

With a total of 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, the inline-4 engine is expected to provide impressive performance. However, its estimated fuel economy is the standout feature at the moment.

The Ford Bronco Badlands equipped with a 4-cylinder 2.3-liter engine has an EPA-rated combined fuel economy of 17 MPG, while the Land Rover Defender 110 with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine achieves 18 MPG combined, according to the EPA. Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe has an EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 MPG when considering only the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, and a combined economy of 49 MPGe with a full battery.

Source: Fueleconomy.gov

Furthermore, the Toyota Tacoma, which shares the same TNGA-F platform with the new Land Cruiser, has an EPA-rated combined fuel economy of 20 MPG with a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine.

In Europe and Australia, the recently unveiled Land Cruiser will be offered with a 2.8-liter diesel engine producing 201 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, a turbocharged 2.4-liter gasoline unit with 278 horsepower and 316 pound-feet of torque will be available in Western and Eastern Europe, while a naturally aspirated 2.7-liter gasoline engine rated at 161 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque will be offered in Japan and Eastern Europe. However, the fuel efficiency ratings for these powertrains have not been announced, so it remains to be seen how they compare to the US-bound 2.4-liter hybrid combination.

It also remains to be seen how the manufacturer estimate will align with the official EPA rating for the North American market. Nevertheless, it appears that Toyota has a winner on its hands, at least in terms of MPG.

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