Toyota Land Cruiser 0–60 Times
The Toyota Land Cruiser 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Toyota Land Cruiser is the 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser V8, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Toyota Land Cruiser is the 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, which took 14.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.70 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Toyota Land Cruiser tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.38 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.96 seconds at 82.20 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.50sec
2008 V8 · stock
Average 0–60
9.38sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.96sec
@ 82.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
14.20sec
1991 SUV
Across 18 verified runs, the Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from 6.50 to 14.20 seconds 0–60, with a 9.38-second average.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Performance Overview
Across 18 verified tests spanning 1975 to 2025, the Toyota Land Cruiser traces a steady shift from slow-revving utility SUV to quicker V8-powered flagship and now hybrid-era full-size off-roader. Early J40 results were defined by the 135-hp 2F gasoline inline-six, with the 1975 3-door SUV taking 14.02 seconds to reach 60 mph. In the J60 years, gasoline power grew to the 155-hp 3F-E, and the 1981 FJ Signature Series 3-door (Custom) cut that to 8.5 seconds, though mainstream later J80 examples remained slower, including a 14.2-second 1991 SUV and an 11.9-second 1993 SUV.
The biggest production-era step came with the J100 and J200 transition from inline-six power to Toyota's naturally aspirated V8s. The 1998 V8 reached 60 mph in 8.7 seconds, then the 381-hp 3UR-FE in J200 brought the quickest recorded production result: the 2008 V8 at 6.5 seconds to 60 mph, while a 2018 V8 ran the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds at 93 mph.
Today, the J300 (2021-present) shifts the Land Cruiser to hybrid power in this dataset, rated at 326 hp. Current tested trims cluster in the high-7- to low-8-second range, led by the 2024 First Edition (250) at 7.7 seconds to 60 mph, placing the current model behind the best J200 V8s but ahead of most earlier generations.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 0–60 Times by Generation: J40 to J300
6 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J300 | 2021–present | 8.04s | 7.70s — 2024 First Edition (250) | 5 | The J300 generation (2021–present) averaged 8.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 First Edition (250) at 7.70 seconds. Output was 326 hp across 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh configurations. |
| J200 | 2007–2021 | 6.74s | 6.50s — 2008 V8 | 5 | The J200 generation (2007–2021) averaged 6.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2008 V8 at 6.50 seconds. Output was 381 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations. |
| J100 | 1998–2007 | 9.05s | 8.70s — 1998 V8 | 2 | The J100 generation (1998–2007) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1998 V8 at 8.70 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 4.7L V8 configurations. |
| J80 | 1990–1997 | 13.40s | 11.90s — 1993 SUV | 3 | The J80 generation (1990–1997) averaged 13.40 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 SUV at 11.90 seconds. Output ranged from 155 to 212 hp across 4.0L I-6, 4.5L I-6 configurations. |
| J60 | 1980–1990 | 11.35s | 8.50s — 1981 FJ Signature Series 3-door (Custom) | 2 | The J60 generation (1980–1990) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 FJ Signature Series 3-door (Custom) at 8.50 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 4.0L I-6, 4.0L V6 configurations. |
| J40 | 1960–1984 | 14.02s | 14.02s — 1975 3-door SUV | 1 | The J40 generation (1960–1984) averaged 14.02 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1975 3-door SUV at 14.02 seconds. Output was 135 hp across 4.2L I-6 configurations. |
J300
2021–present
Avg 0–60
8.04s
Fastest
7.70s
Tests
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2024 First Edition (250)
The J300 generation (2021–present) averaged 8.04 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2024 First Edition (250) at 7.70 seconds. Output was 326 hp across 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh configurations.
J200
2007–2021
Avg 0–60
6.74s
Fastest
6.50s
Tests
5
2008 V8
The J200 generation (2007–2021) averaged 6.74 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, led by the 2008 V8 at 6.50 seconds. Output was 381 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations.
J100
1998–2007
Avg 0–60
9.05s
Fastest
8.70s
Tests
2
1998 V8
The J100 generation (1998–2007) averaged 9.05 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1998 V8 at 8.70 seconds. Output was 230 hp across 4.7L V8 configurations.
J80
1990–1997
Avg 0–60
13.40s
Fastest
11.90s
Tests
3
1993 SUV
The J80 generation (1990–1997) averaged 13.40 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1993 SUV at 11.90 seconds. Output ranged from 155 to 212 hp across 4.0L I-6, 4.5L I-6 configurations.
J60
1980–1990
Avg 0–60
11.35s
Fastest
8.50s
Tests
2
1981 FJ Signature Series 3-door (Custom)
The J60 generation (1980–1990) averaged 11.35 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 FJ Signature Series 3-door (Custom) at 8.50 seconds. Output was 155 hp across 4.0L I-6, 4.0L V6 configurations.
J40
1960–1984
Avg 0–60
14.02s
Fastest
14.02s
Tests
1
1975 3-door SUV
The J40 generation (1960–1984) averaged 14.02 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1975 3-door SUV at 14.02 seconds. Output was 135 hp across 4.2L I-6 configurations.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 tests · 12 years
▾
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.35
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#08
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 (250)
8.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.30s
¼ mi @ 84.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.3 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 326 hp
- Torque
- 465 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,053 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 15.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 25 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 18
#10
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Premium Pack (250)
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 84.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 8.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 84.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.87-kWh
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 326 hp
- Torque
- 465 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 22 C / 25 H / 18.5 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #10 of 18
How we verify Toyota Land Cruiser performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Land Cruiser trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Toyota Land Cruiser 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
Slowest
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Toyota Land Cruiser performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser reaches 60 mph in 8.1 to 8.3 seconds in stock form. The quicker current test is the 1958 (250) at 8.1 seconds, while the Premium Pack (250) runs 8.3 seconds. Both 2025 versions use a 326-hp, 465-lb-ft hybrid 4WD powertrain.
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 (250) posts a 0-60 time of 8.1 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 16.3 seconds at 84.3 mph. This trim uses a 326-hp hybrid powertrain with 465 lb-ft of torque and standard 4WD.
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Premium Pack (250) reaches 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 16.4 seconds at 84.4 mph. Like the 1958 trim, it has 326 hp, 465 lb-ft, a hybrid powertrain, and 4WD, but it is recorded at a heavier 5,350 pounds curb weight.
The fastest Toyota Land Cruiser on record is the 2008 V8, which reaches 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. That same run is also the fastest stock Land Cruiser result. Across all 18 verified Land Cruiser tests, the overall average 0-60 time is 9.38 seconds.
The fastest stock Toyota Land Cruiser is the 2008 V8 at 6.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. There are no modified runs in the current Land Cruiser results, so the fastest overall and fastest stock records are the same. The quickest quarter-mile result is different: a 2018 V8 at 15.1 seconds and 93 mph.
The J300 Toyota Land Cruiser averages 8.04 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across five tests. Its quickest recorded run is 7.7 seconds from the 2024 First Edition (250). J300 models are all hybrid Land Cruisers with 326 hp in the current test record.
The J200 Toyota Land Cruiser is the quickest generation on record, averaging 6.74 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across five tests. Its fastest run is the 2008 V8 at 6.5 seconds. J200 models in the record use a naturally aspirated gasoline V8 rated at 381 hp.
The J100 Toyota Land Cruiser averages 9.05 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across two tests. Its fastest recorded version is the 1998 V8 at 8.7 seconds. In the current record, J100 models are naturally aspirated gasoline V8 SUVs rated at 230 hp.
The 2025 Land Cruiser 1958 is slightly quicker than the Premium Pack. The 1958 reaches 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while the Premium Pack takes 8.3 seconds. Quarter-mile times are also very close, at 16.3 seconds for the 1958 and 16.4 seconds for the Premium Pack.
The quickest Toyota Land Cruiser quarter-mile on record is 15.1 seconds at 93 mph, set by the 2018 V8. Across all 18 tests, the average Land Cruiser quarter-mile is 16.96 seconds at 82.2 mph. For the 2025 model year, quarter-mile times range from 16.3 to 16.4 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Land Cruiser can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Toyota Land Cruiser
Avg 0–60
9.38s
Avg ¼ mile
16.96s
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