2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid presented a more affordable option for those seeking an electrified SUV, with its base price set at $48,909, including destination and other fees. The EX-L Hybrid trim featured sporty black 18-inch wheels and a blacked-out exterior, though the interior remained basic. The Touring Hybrid, priced at $50,909, topped the lineup, showcasing Canyon River Blue paint. Its conservative styling, with a technical face resembling an angry robot, was expected to age well, despite carrying too much visual weight over the front wheels. The rear quarter view, with Volvo-adjacent taillights, offered an upscale appearance. Inside, the Touring trim boasted leather seats with orange contrast stitching and numerous quality details, such as a soft-touch dashboard and metal mesh air vent covers, contributing to a sophisticated cabin feel.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, offered in two trims, the 1958 and Cruiser, brought a retro look with round headlights and basic equipment in the base model, priced at $73,270. The Cruiser trim, at $82,030, provided a modern, upscale appearance with more colour options and a nicer interior. Our test vehicle, equipped with the Premium Package, featured Heritage Blue and Grey paint, 20-inch wheels, and a roof rack, bringing the MSRP to $90,603. The Land Cruiser's traditional two-box design maximized off-road clearances and utility, with a purposeful look underscored by dark grey cladding. Inside, the Cruiser trim offered a more refined cabin than the 1958, with Java-coloured leather and dual 12.3-inch digital screens, enhancing its technological appeal. The steering wheel controls were notably intuitive, especially compared to those in a Lexus RX.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid featured a fourth-generation two-motor hybrid drive system, combining a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with two electric motors, delivering 204 horsepower to all four wheels. This system operated differently from other hybrids, with the gasoline engine sometimes acting as an onboard generator. Despite its complexity, the system worked transparently, though it produced a low-speed electric vehicle noise and engine droning on hills. The CR-V Hybrid Touring offered a quiet ride with predictable handling, though its steering required heavy effort. Fuel efficiency fell short of expectations, with our test vehicle achieving 8.7 L/100 km compared to the official 6.4 L/100 km rating.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser utilized Toyota’s i-Force Max hybrid system, pairing a turbocharged 2.4-litre engine with an electric motor, producing 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. This power was transferred through a full-time 4WD system, enabling a towing capacity of 2,720 kilograms. The Cruiser trim added off-roading features like Multi-Terrain Select and a front stabilizer bar disconnect. Despite an official rating of 10.1 L/100 km, our test vehicle achieved 15.0 L/100 km. The Land Cruiser excelled as a daily driver and off-road adventurer, though it struggled on twisty roads due to its suspension tuning. It offered a high driving position with excellent visibility, making it easy to maneuver on trails.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid excelled in form and function, offering quality materials, intuitive controls, and comfortable seating. The 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat provided excellent support, while heated front and rear seats and a heated steering wheel enhanced comfort. The CR-V’s back seat was spacious, with a high bottom cushion and adjustable backrest angle. Cargo space was generous, with 1,028 litres available, expanding to 2,030 litres with the back seat folded.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, in Cruiser trim, featured SofTex artificial leather, with the Premium Package adding real leather and a power sunroof. Front seats were comfortable, but the second-row seats lacked support. The rear window design was less practical, and the centre console's cool box reduced storage space. Cargo space was ample, with 1,062 litres available, expanding to 2,324 litres with the back seat folded, though the high load floor required effort when loading heavy items.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid came with a 9-inch infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging. The Touring trim added navigation and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. The voice recognition system was basic, and the walk-away automatic locking feature provided peace of mind.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, in Cruiser trim, upgraded to dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Toyota Audio Multimedia system included SiriusXM and access to Apple Music and Amazon Music. The Premium Package added a JBL sound system, head-up display, and digital key technology. The voice recognition system was highly effective, providing accurate responses.

The 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid included Honda Sensing, with features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The system performed well, though it struggled in certain conditions. The CR-V received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS, a downgrade from the previous year.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The system had mixed performance, struggling in certain conditions. The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall rating from the NHTSA, with a three-star rollover resistance rating.