2025 Lincoln Navigator vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was available in two trim levels, the 1958 and the Cruiser. The 1958 trim, named after the year the model first appeared in North America, offered a retro aesthetic with round headlights and basic equipment, priced at $73,270. The Cruiser trim, priced at $82,030, presented a more modern and upscale look, featuring larger screens and additional off-roading capabilities. The Cruiser trim with the Premium Package, which included leather and more tech, brought the price to $90,603. The Land Cruiser's design emphasized off-road capabilities with a traditional two-box SUV design, dark grey cladding, and an optional roof rack. Inside, the Cruiser trim offered a more refined interior than the 1958, with dual 12.3-inch screens and intuitive steering wheel controls.

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator adopted a more understated glamour, moving away from excessive glitz. The Black Label Special Edition package added blacked-out wheels and details, with the illuminated star logo and light bars providing subtle announcements. The Navigator's design was simpler and cleaner, with new 24-inch wheel designs and a unique Sunrise Copper paint option for Black Label models. Inside, the Navigator featured a minimalist cabin design with a 48-inch panoramic display and an 11.1-inch touchscreen. The Black Label trim offered high-quality materials, though some cheaper elements remained. The Navigator Reserve served as the base version, with the Navigator L offering more cargo space. The Black Label Special Edition Package, with Sunrise Copper paint and the Enlighten interior theme, brought the price to $179,434 in Canada.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured Toyota’s i-Force Max hybrid system, combining a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup produced 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, with a towing capacity of 2,720 kilograms. The Land Cruiser's full-time 4WD system included electronic locking differentials and off-roading features like Downhill Assist Control and Crawl Control. The Cruiser trim added Multi-Terrain Select modes and a front stabilizer bar disconnect. Despite an optimistic fuel economy rating of 10.1 L/100 km, real-world testing showed 15.0 L/100 km. The Land Cruiser excelled in urban and off-road settings but struggled on twisty roads due to its suspension tuning. It offered a high driving position and excellent visibility, with features like Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Monitor enhancing its off-road capabilities.

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator retained its twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 engine, delivering 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It had a towing capacity of 3,950 kilograms with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package. The Navigator's 4WD system provided 22.6 centimetres of ground clearance. During testing, the Navigator achieved a fuel economy of 13.9 L/100 km, close to the official rating of 13.5 L/100 km. Despite its weight, the Navigator was responsive, with various driving modes adjusting powertrain response and suspension firmness. The 24-inch wheels contributed to a rough ride, and the steering wheel design felt awkward. On mountain roads, the Navigator offered good grip and body control, with strong brakes. It excelled on highways, providing a quiet and composed ride, especially with BlueCruise engaged.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser's Cruiser trim replaced cloth upholstery with SofTex artificial leather, adding ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The Premium Package introduced real leather and a power sunroof. While the front seats were comfortable, the second-row seats lacked support, and the running boards could be cumbersome for taller passengers. The rear window design was less practical, and the centre console's cool box reduced storage space. The Land Cruiser offered 1,062 litres of cargo space, expanding to 2,324 litres with the rear seats folded, though the high load floor required effort when loading heavy items.

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator prioritized interior space and luxury, though taller passengers found the rear seats less accommodating. The Navigator featured Perfect Position seats with up to 24-way power adjustment, heated and ventilated, with massage functionality in the Black Label trim. The Lincoln Rejuvenate system offered stress-relief programs. Black Label models had power-adjustable second-row captain’s chairs and a dual-touchscreen entertainment system. The third-row seat provided good leg support but limited knee room due to hard seatback panels. The Navigator L offered ample cargo space, with a new 40/20/40-split third row for flexibility. The Split Gate tailgate design allowed versatile access, though reaching items near the third-row seatbacks was challenging. Cargo volumes ranged from 611 to 3,443 litres, depending on the configuration.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser's Cruiser trim upgraded to dual 12.3-inch displays, featuring the Toyota Audio Multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It offered four connected service plans, including Drive Connect with cloud-based navigation and a digital assistant. The Premium Package added a 14-speaker JBL sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, a head-up display, and digital key technology.

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator introduced the Lincoln Digital Experience with a 48-inch panoramic display and an 11.1-inch touchscreen. It integrated Google Built-in and Alexa Built-in, though some controls required navigating the touchscreen, which could be distracting. The system supported wireless Apple CarPlay and a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio system. Additional tech included a 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, video apps, and Phone As A Key. The Navigator featured Pro Trailer Backup Assist for easier trailer maneuvering. However, it lacked a head-up display and digital rearview mirror, and night vision technology was unavailable.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser came with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering advanced driving assistance systems like forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. It included adaptive cruise control and lane-centring assist, though performance varied. The Premium Package added features like front cross-traffic alert and Traffic Jam Assist. The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall rating from the NHTSA, with five stars in side-impact testing but a three-star rollover resistance rating.

The 2025 Lincoln Navigator offered a comprehensive suite of standard ADAS, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane-centring assistance. It featured intersection assist, evasive steering assist, and Turn Signal View. BlueCruise provided hands-free driving on approved roads, with the latest version offering improved functionality. The Navigator had not been crash-tested by the IIHS or NHTSA at the time of writing.