{
  "id": 10616563,
  "title": "Toyota Land Cruiser 2026: Old-school 4×4 ready for anything",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/toyota-land-cruiser-2026-old-school-4-4-ready-for-anything",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/toyota-land-cruiser-2026-review-rugged-old-school-4x4-feels-ready-for-anything/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Toyota Land Cruiser 2026, also known as the Prado in other markets, remains a traditional 4x4 vehicle with a low-range gearbox, lockable differentials and a diesel engine. Despite its evolution into a more refined and luxurious SUV, the Land Cruiser continues to be capable off-road, proving superior in tests against other vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Ineos Grenadier, and even the newer Land Rover Defender. This 2026 model features a retro design, reminiscent of the 1980s, with its blocky shape, bluff front end, and towering stance. Available in a single trim level, the \"Invincible\", the Land Cruiser accommodates seven passengers and offers various luxurious amenities such as heated and ventilated seats, dual-zone air conditioning, and a reversing camera. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine, delivering 205 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, and is capable of towing 3,500kg. In terms of fuel economy, the Land Cruiser returns 26.1mpg, with CO2 emissions of 284g/km resulting in a substantial tax bill. With its spacious interior, user-friendly dashboard, and impressive off-road capabilities, the Toyota Land Cruiser 2026 stands as a robust and capable choice for those seeking a reliable, all-purpose 4x4.",
  "summary": "“If you want to travel into the outback, take a Land Rover. If you want to come back again, take a Land Cruiser.” It’s a well-known gag in Australia and other more rugged parts of the planet (where the word ‘outback’ could be substituted for desert, mountains or any kind of wilderness). After more than [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Toyota Land Cruiser 2026 retains traditional 4x4 capabilities",
    "Retro design echoes 1980s aesthetics",
    "Seven-passenger Invincible trim offers luxury amenities"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Toyota Land Cruiser 2026's blend of old-school 4x4 capability and refined luxury SUV features cements its position as a top choice for those seeking a reliable, all-purpose off-road vehicle.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}