The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser is on sale now at Toyota dealers across Canada, offered in three distinct grades that share the same capable hybrid-electric powertrain and full-time four-wheel drive but differ meaningfully in interior specification, technology, and off-road-focused hardware. If you are trying to understand what each grade actually includes — and where the differences between them matter most — this guide maps it out grade by grade.
The Shared Foundation: What Every 2027 Land Cruiser Includes
Before examining what changes between grades, here is what every 2027 Land Cruiser delivers as standard equipment:
Powertrain and capability:
- i-FORCE MAX hybrid-electric system — 2.4 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with an integrated motor/generator, 326 net system horsepower, up to 465 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Full-time four-wheel drive with electronically locking centre differential
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Crawl Control — manages throttle and braking automatically at low speeds on technical terrain
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Drive Mode Select — Normal, Sport, and Eco settings
- Tow hitch — factory-fitted on all grades; rated at 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
- Engine skid plate
- Running boards
- Mudguards
- Rain-sensing wipers with de-icers
Safety (all grades):
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beam, and Proactive Driving Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Backup camera with camera washer
- Intuitive Parking Assist with Auto Braking
- Toyota Star Safety System (VSC, traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist)
- 9 airbags
- Anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer and motion sensor alarm
Technology (all grades):
- Toyota Multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- USB-C charging ports
- Full digital gauge cluster
- Toyota Smart Key System with Push Button Start
- 5-year connected services trials (Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote Connect) and 3-month Drive Connect trial
Comfort (all grades):
- Heated front seats
- Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror with integrated garage door opener
- All-season floor mats
- 12V accessory power outlet and 2,400W AC outlet in cargo area
Land Cruiser 1958: The Heritage Grade
The 1958 is the entry-point grade and the most distinctive of the three in terms of styling. Its name references the year Toyota introduced the Land Cruiser to North America, and its design reflects that heritage — most notably in its round LED headlights, which immediately set it apart from the other grades.
1958-specific features:
- Round LED headlights — the defining visual identifier
- Retro-inspired exterior styling — short overhangs, muscular fenders, heritage grille
- Fabric upholstery (the only grade with fabric; all others use SofTex or leather)
- 8-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen
- 6-speaker audio system
- 4 USB-C charging ports
- 7-inch digital gauge cluster
- Two-zone automatic climate control
- Tilting/telescoping steering column (not power-adjustable)
The 1958 does not include the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), Multi-Terrain Select, Multi-Terrain Monitor, or power back door — all of which arrive on the Land Cruiser grade above it.
Land Cruiser: The Core Grade
The Land Cruiser grade steps beyond the 1958 with a combination of off-road hardware additions and interior technology upgrades. It uses rectangular LED headlights and Rigid Industries colour-selectable fog lights rather than the 1958's round units.
Off-road upgrades over the 1958:
- Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) — allows the front stabilizer bar to disengage for greater suspension articulation in off-road conditions, then re-engage for on-road stability
- Multi-Terrain Select — optimizes throttle and brake delivery for specific surfaces (mud, sand, loose rock, rock)
- Multi-Terrain Monitor — displays a camera view of the terrain around the vehicle for precise wheel placement on technical obstacles
- 265/70R18 all-terrain tires (vs. 245/70R18 on the 1958)
Interior and technology upgrades over the 1958:
- SofTex upholstery (vs. fabric on 1958)
- Heated and ventilated front row seats (heated only on 1958)
- 12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen (vs. 8-inch on 1958)
- 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster (vs. 7-inch on 1958)
- 10-speaker audio system (vs. 6-speaker on 1958)
- Wireless charging dock
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Three-zone automatic climate control (vs. two-zone on 1958)
- Power back door
- Power slide/tilt moonroof
- Bridge-type roof rails
- Heated side mirrors
- 2 USB-C charging ports in cargo area
The Land Cruiser grade is the off-road-capability step-up from the 1958, adding Multi-Terrain Select and SDM — two features that make a real difference in technical terrain use — alongside a substantially upgraded interior.
Land Cruiser Premium Package: The Fully Equipped Grade
The Premium Package builds on the Land Cruiser grade with both luxury features and additional active safety technology. It is the first grade to include front-facing active safety upgrades beyond the standard TSS 3.0 suite.
Exclusive Premium Package features:
- 20-inch alloy wheels (vs. 18-inch on lower grades)
- Illuminated running boards
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- 14-speaker JBL Premium Audio system (vs. 10-speaker on Land Cruiser)
- Head-Up Display (HUD) — projects speed and key data onto the windshield
- Digital key
- Leather upholstery (vs. SofTex on Land Cruiser)
- Driver's seat memory system
- Power-adjustable front passenger's seat
- Digital display rear view mirror
- Centre console cooler box
- New for 2027: Heated and ventilated rear seats — added to the Premium Package as standard for 2027
Active safety additions (not available on 1958 or Land Cruiser):
- Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Lane Change Assist
- Traffic Jam Assist — assists with steering, braking, and acceleration in highway stop-and-go
Grade Comparison at a Glance
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Feature
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1958
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Land Cruiser
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Premium Package
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Headlights
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Round LED
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Rectangular LED
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Rectangular LED
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Upholstery
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Fabric
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SofTex
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Leather
|
|
Touchscreen
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8-inch
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12.3-inch
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12.3-inch
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|
Audio
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6-speaker
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10-speaker
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14-speaker JBL
|
|
Multi-Terrain Select
|
—
|
✓
|
✓
|
|
Stabilizer Disconnect
|
—
|
✓
|
✓
|
|
Multi-Terrain Monitor
|
—
|
✓
|
✓
|
|
Power Back Door
|
—
|
✓
|
✓
|
|
Head-Up Display
|
—
|
—
|
✓
|
|
Heated Rear Seats
|
—
|
—
|
✓ (new 2027)
|
|
Traffic Jam Assist
|
—
|
—
|
✓
|
|
Lane Change Assist
|
—
|
—
|
✓
|
|
Front Cross Traffic Alert
|
—
|
—
|
✓
|
|
TSS 3.0
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✓
|
✓
|
✓
|
|
Towing
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6,000 lbs
|
6,000 lbs
|
6,000 lbs
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Explore the 2027 Land Cruiser at Saint John Toyota
All three grades are on sale now. Stop by Saint John Toyota in Saint John to compare the 1958, Land Cruiser, and Premium Package in person, and take a closer look at the grade that fits your plans — whether that is heritage styling, off-road hardware, or the full luxury and technology stack.
