Jump LinksCurrent Gen: All-new Design With Hybrid-only ConfigurationThe Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition Explained: What Makes It 'Special'?1st Edition Land Cruisers Are Top-of-the-line Models2024 First Edition Comes With An Extra PremiumWhat is the Land Cruiser First Edition?How many Land Cruiser First Edition were made?How many miles per gallon does a Land Cruiser First Edition get?Is the Land Cruiser First Edition discontinued?Upon the announcement that an all-new Toyota Land Cruiser would be launched for 2024, the latest iteration of the world-famous SUV became one of the most highly anticipated models at the time, with the production model receiving much fanfare from the extensive Land Cruiser owners community and automotive media alike when it launched.To capitalize upon the attention this all-new iteration had received, Toyota added a limited run of what were referred to as Land Cruiser First Editions - available only for its debut year and positioned as the most expensive configuration within the launch model lineup. But naming aside, what exactly did these Land Cruiser First Editions offer to justify their significant premium when new, besides allowing buyers to earn some bragging rights and perceived ‘exclusivity’ by owning one of the very first J250-Series Land Cruiser models on the market?We’ll analyze the Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition in greater detail within this piece, focusing on any specific additions, features, or model-exclusive items that made it stand out from other trims.All information and pricing quoted here is correct at the time of writing as sourced from the automaker. Prices quoted exclude destination, options, and fees. Manufacturers reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice. Toyota Land Cruiser Overview Current Gen: All-new Design With Hybrid-only Configuration Ian Wright/CarBuzz/Valnet The latest generation Toyota Land Cruiser, also known internally as the J250, is an all-new model designed from the ground up, combining retro aesthetic elements of the SUV nameplate with modern comforts and tech in one package. The five-door SUV now rides on the global Toyota TNGA-F body-on-frame platform and utilizes various lightweight-grade materials within its construction, allowing it to be more rigid and lighter overall compared to the preceding 200-Series Land Cruisers. For North America, the most significant change the J250-series Land Cruiser brings to the SUV nameplate is that it has become a hybrid-only model, with a 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid powertrain (using Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX Hybrid system) featured as the sole powertrain across all trims/configurations. All models of the Toyota SUV send their power to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The inclusion of a hybrid system onboard also means the Land Cruiser is strictly a two-row SUV (while previous generations sold on the North American market could be equipped with up to three rows). The Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition Explained: What Makes It 'Special'? ToyotaAllocated to just 5,000 units, the J250-series Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition models were available only for a single year (MY2024) and brought several equipment/aesthetic features that could not be found on other models within the latest Land Cruiser lineup. Key differences that distinguish the First Edition from other trims are largely cosmetic, including unique exterior features (including specific two-tone paint combinations), ‘First Edition’ exterior and interior details, and a better grade of standard equipment that is normally only offered as part of a premium options package for the other Land Cruiser trims for the 2024 model year: the Land Cruiser 1958 and Land Cruiser."Limited to 5,000 units for the first two months of production, the [all-new] Toyota Land Cruiser will be offered in a First Edition grade that includes two new two-tone paint colors and additional off-road equipment."- Toyota USA Land Cruiser First Edition Exterior ToyotaOn the outside, the Land Cruiser 1st Edition receives more styling touches that emphasize the ‘off-road’ character more than the other two models, especially the entry-level Land Cruiser 1958. This cheaper model is primarily aimed at buyers who foresee the majority of their SUV’s usage being on well-maintained city roads, with little to no use expected out on rougher terrain.ToyotaToyota Land Cruiser First Edition models get various features that elevate their utilitarian appearance, including an external roof rack and rails for added utility, a front skidplate for additional underbody protection, and can also be better identified by its two particular two-tone body colors that Toyota heavily emphasized as part of the First Edition specification: Trail Dust and Heritage Blue paired with a grey-finished roof. Land Cruiser First Edition Interior And Cabin Equipment 1st Edition Land Cruisers Are Top-of-the-line Models Toyota*S = Standard, O = Optional, N/A = Not AvailableWhile all models of the J250-Series Toyota Land Cruiser come with plenty of equipment as standard, there are some subtle differences that denote the Land Cruiser First Edition’s top-of-the-line configuration.Compared to the Land Cruiser 1958 models, which are the most basic of all the 2024 model year trims, the First Edition offers buyers the best amount of amenities and equipment available for this iteration of the Toyota SUV (largely carried over from the optional Premium Package that applies to the mid-spec Land Cruiser). Along with model-specific features like a First Edition leather keyfob cover and emblems throughout the interior, all received power-adjustable leather seats with heating/ventilation functions, a larger infotainment screen (versus the 1958 Land Cruiser’s eight-inch display), a 14-speaker JBL audio system, and a digital rearview mirror.On top of this, First Edition Land Cruisers come with the standard fare of modern-era connectivity and the latest in Toyota Safety Sense features - including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Connectivity, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and active cruise control."There are just three trim levels (for 2024): the Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the First Edition. The 1958 trim is designed to reflect the classic's roots, including a relatively low starting price and touches like round headlights instead of the rectangular ones on other trims and fabric seats inside.Standard wheels include a variety of 18-inch alloys, and 20-inch wheels are available for those who want style over off-road ability. A 14-speaker JBL sound system is also available and standard on First Edition models."- Ian Wright, Senior Road Tester, CarBuzz Under The Hood: Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition 2025 Toyota Land CruiserWhen it comes to performance output figures, the Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition has no particular numbers that stand out prominently compared to its sibling trims, nor does it significantly differ under the hood. Given that the First Edition was limited primarily to cosmetic/equipment differences, this should not be too much of a surprise.ToyotaWhile First Edition Land Cruisers do feature a slightly larger tire setup compared to the base 1958 model (265/70 versus 245/70), this version of the Land Cruiser features no major changes that make it perform differently from any other variants. Power output from the 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid is the same across the board, as is the maximum towing capacity, ground clearance, and approach/departure angles when analyzing the overall utility and off-road capability the First Edition model offers. Other figures like average gas mileage, as well as the standard all-wheel drivetrain onboard, also remain unchanged. Land Cruiser First Edition Price Range 2024 First Edition Comes With An Extra Premium Toyota*excludes options, destination, and any rebatesGiven that the Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition was only sold for the 2024 model year, we’ll compare the price at which it was sold at the time, alongside the rest of the Toyota Land Cruiser model lineup that consisted of two other trims: the entry-level Land Cruiser 1958, alongside the mid-spec Land Cruiser model.ToyotaTo emphasize its exclusivity factor and that it offered the best range of standard equipment compared to the latter two, it’s no surprise that the base MSRP when new was at a significant premium, with prospective buyers expected to pay at least $70,000 - more than $20,000 than an entry-level Land Cruiser 1958 models. It’s also worth highlighting that the Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition’s starting price for this model year was a further premium over equivalent five-door full gasoline and hybrid SUVs offered by Toyota at the same time, including the Toyota 4Runner and Highlander/Highlander Hybrid (topped out around the $50,000 price range for their most expensive variants for MY2024).And, in 2026, used examples of the First Edition go for prices that aren't much lower than what you would've paid as new, with low-mileage examples asking for over $70k to start.The most passionate Land Cruiser fans or devotees who wanted one of the best-equipped J250-Series Land Cruiser models at launch may have found some justification to pay extra for the First Edition, but beyond the marketing buzzwords, the First Edition nameplate doesn’t necessarily bring any number of elevated exclusivity factors that deem it collectible (especially as more examples from the 5,000 made by Toyota make their way onto the used market). But given how that pricing has held stable, it would seem to be a good investment. FAQs What is the Land Cruiser First Edition? The Land Cruiser First Edition was a top-line model, released exclusively around the current-generation Land Cruiser’s debut for the 2024 model year. How many Land Cruiser First Edition were made? Toyota originally made around 5,000 units of Land Cruiser First Edition models for the first two months of the nameplate’s production. How many miles per gallon does a Land Cruiser First Edition get? First Edition Toyota Land Cruisers achieved the same gas mileage figures as other Land Cruiser trims, achieving 22/25/23 mpg city/highway/combined. Is the Land Cruiser First Edition discontinued? Yes, the current-gen Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition was always intended to be a limited-run model, with the First Edition discontinued at the end of 2024 model year.Sources: Toyota