The Ford Bronco has long been considered a titan of the offroad, though its always had contenders to the throne throughout its history. Amongst the forerunners to the throne, alongside the ever consistent Wrangler, sits the Toyota Land Cruiser. In this Bronco versus Land Cruiser 4x4 capabilities comparison, we’ll look at the two head on, seeing if the Land Cruiser has what it takes to dethrone the king of the offroad
Key Takeaways
- The Ford Bronco has its trim levels reshuffled, meaning pricing changes are the biggest consideration for buyers this year.
- The Land Cruiser has little in the way of changes this year, with the two Land Cruiser trims making their return in much the same guise as 2024.
- The Ford Bronco debuts the Stroppe Special Edition, a fancy, retro inspired trim for Bronco enthusiasts.
How much does the 2025 Ford Bronco cost?
The biggest headlines affecting the pricing for the 2025 Ford Bronco is the return of the Base trim, now available in both 2-door and 4-door configurations after a year-long absence. Ford has reshuffled the lineup, dropping the Black Diamond, Wildtrak, and Everglades trims, making for a net loss of two for an overall total of 7 available trims this year.
As for that seventh trim? Say hello to the all new Bronco Stroppe Special Edition. This limited-run, 2-door model pays homage to the original Baja Bronco with a mix of retro-inspired design and serious off-road hardware. It features squared-off fenders, bold orange badging, 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a stabilizer bar disconnect, the HOSS 3.0 off-road suspension system, and rugged 35-inch Goodyear Territory RT tires.
- Bronco - $39,890
- Big Bend - $42,265
- Outer Banks - $49,835
- Heritage Edition - $51,370
- Badlands - $51,990
- Stroppe Edition - $77,530
- Raptor - $91,930
For 2025, adding two rear doors to the Base trim comes at no extra cost, while doing the same on the Badlands trim adds $1,290 to the price. The Stroppe Special Edition is offered exclusively as a 2-door model this year. Only the Base and Badlands trims are available in both 2-door and 4-door configurations; all other Bronco grades are offered solely with four doors.
Personally, we’d pick the Outer Banks trim if pressed. While you’re at it, the High/Lux package adds on serious tweaks that make for a seriously versatile Bronco, with adaptive cruise control, an upgraded audio system, and more.
Will there be a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Yes! Though little is expected to change on the Land Cruiser as it returns in a very similar configuration to 2024. As of writing, you can expect the price of a new Land Cruiser to start at $58,150 and can start at up to $62,920 depending on the trim and options.
While the base 1958 model's retro round headlights hold plenty of charm, the Land Cruiser trim is the more compelling choice. It builds on the base with a host of desirable upgrades, including ventilated front seats, a premium 10-speaker audio system, a larger 12.3-inch infotainment display, and wider all-terrain tires, adding serious comfort and capability. However its off-roading chops leaves much to be desired. There are no trail-specific trims, not any modes for specific terrain nor are there low-cost options
Summary
So does the Land Cruiser dethrone the Bronco? Not quite. It’s a solid competitor and makes a good effort, but the Broncos new lineup as well as its retro inspired additions make for a model that's harder to resist than ever this year. The Land Cruiser has its charms, but those charms won’t work as a titan of the offroad.