Toyotas off-roaders have a long history of combining bulletproof reliability with mountain goat off-road prowess, but as up-to-date generations of its legendary SUVs emerge, which one is the best? Toyota 4Runner AND Toyota Land Cruiser both are vast, powerful SUVs that offer grave 4WD, but Land Cruiser it has a long history of being Toyota’s flagship SUV, so no one else can beat it 4Runner. For the most part, this remains true for the up-to-date generations of both vehicles, with a few significant caveats.
Up-to-date Land Cruiser comes standard with a hybrid powertrain and lasting 4-wheel drive that provides additional traction and grip both on and off-road. Up-to-date 4Runner comes standard with a petrol engine and a part-time 4-wheel drive system which is not recommended for on-road apply in droughty conditions. Higher trim levels are available with the same hybrid powertrain and lasting 4WD as the trim Off-road carHowever.
This video goes into detail about the intricacies of each 4WD system, including its pros and cons, but when deciding which standard 4WD system is best, the substantial daddy Land Cruiser takes the crown. Its full-time system gives owners the greatest flexibility and the best balance of traction, performance and efficiency, regardless of the terrain.
