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2019 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser is a true carryover from 2018, sold in one fully equipped form with a 5.7-liter V8, full-time four-wheel drive and an 8,100-pound towing rating. NHTSA lists three recalls (fuel pump, passenger air bag sensor wire, load label) and no owner complaints. EPA rates it 15 mpg combined, and Kelley Blue Book puts a used one near $59,200.

Configurations1
Model/option labels1
Combined efficiency15 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers3

What changed on the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser

Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls the 2019 Land Cruiser a true carryover with no major changes from 2018, sold only in its regular fully equipped form, with the Heritage Edition arriving for 2020. Toyota (opens in a new tab) lists a standard Trailer Towing Package for up to 8,100 pounds and ToyotaCare maintenance and roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles.

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) notes almost everything is standard, including a 9.0-inch infotainment system with navigation, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, LED lighting, a 360-degree camera system and a refrigerated compartment, with a rear-seat entertainment system the one major option. Automoblog (opens in a new tab) lists the price at $84,765, and Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts a used one at a Fair Purchase Price of $59,200.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists three recall campaigns for the 2019 Land Cruiser. 20V682000 covers an in-tank low-pressure fuel pump that may fail, with dealers fitting an improved pump free of charge. 18V887000 covers a seat belt tension sensor wire that can break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag and seat side air bag. 19V244000 covers a load capacity label whose text may become illegible.

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for this year. Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) summarizes owner survey results and recalls, and CleanVins (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page.

2019 Land Cruiser against the Lexus LX, Armada, 4Runner and Tahoe

EPA rates the 2019 Land Cruiser at 15 mpg combined and $4,150 a year in fuel. The Lexus LX shares the 5.7-liter V8 and 15 mpg but lists $5,150, the Nissan Armada 15 to 16 at $3,900 to $4,150, the Toyota 4Runner 18 at $3,450, and the Chevrolet Tahoe 17 to 18 at $3,450 to $4,550. The Land Cruiser sits at the thirsty end of its class.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser: 1 trim compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)EPA city / hwy / combSeatsBasic warranty
Sport5.7-liter V8Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift4WD38140113 / 18 / 15 mpg83 yr / 36,000 mi
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimCurb weightLengthHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circleFuel tankFront headroomFront legroomTowingPayloadTires
Sport5,815 lb194.9 in74 in112.2 in8.9 in38.7 ft24.6 gal38.3 in42.9 in8,100 lb1,320 lbP285/60R18

Equipment by trim

Which 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser standard and optional equipment by trim
EquipmentSport
Safety
Anti-theft alarmStd
Blind-spot alertStd
Child door locksStd
Child-seat anchorsStd
Hill-start assistStd
Pedestrian detectionStd
Rearview cameraStd
Side-view camerasStd
Top-view cameraStd
Front and rear parking sensorsStd
Rear parking sensorsStd
Electronic stability controlStd
Traction controlStd
Slip controlStd
Technology
Text-message readerStd
Bluetooth audio streamingStd
BluetoothStd
Hands-free callingStd
IPod connectorStd
Built-in internet accessStd
Navigation systemStd
Premium audio systemStd
Real-time traffic informationStd
Rear-seat DVD entertainmentOpt
Satellite radioStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStd
TouchscreenStd
Voice recognitionStd
Emergency and security servicesStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStd
Heated rear seatsStd
Heated steering wheelStd
Heated mirrorsStd
Power driver's seatStd
Leather seatsStd
Leather-wrapped steering wheelStd
Front and rear climate zonesStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStd
Cup holdersStd
Refrigerated coolerStd
Third-row seatStd
Folding rear seatStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStd
Fog lightsStd
Privacy glassStd
Rear spoilerStd
Roof railsStd
Power-folding mirrorsStd
Power liftgate or trunkStd
Remote liftgate or trunk releaseStd
12-volt power outletStd
Power windowsStd
Remote keyless entryStd
Proximity keyless entryStd
Push-button startStd
Cruise controlStd
Integrated garage-door openerStd
Rain-sensing wipersStd
Limited-slip differentialStd

Complete certification table

1 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
40629Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD5.7L 8-cylConventional4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Regular131815N/A

Model-specific answer center

3 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser versus the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Model year

Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser carries the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser's figures forward: 1 certification record labelled Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4-wheel drive on regular, rated 15 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $4,150. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 2 for the 2018 to 3 for the 2019.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How much engine oil does the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser hold?
Maintenance

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser owner's manual gives an engine-oil capacity of 7.9 US quarts when the oil filter is changed at the same time. Source: 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser owner's manual. The 2018 model year has the same figure.

Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q03What size wheels does the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser have?
Wheels and tires

The 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser's wheel diameter is 18 inches on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2018 model year has the same figure.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Live NHTSA evidence

Current federal safety records for 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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