2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was offered in two trim levels, the 1958 and the Cruiser. The 1958 trim, named after the year the model first appeared in North America, featured a retro design with round headlights and basic equipment, priced at $73,270. The Cruiser trim, priced at $82,030, presented a more modern and upscale appearance, with additional off-roading capabilities and a Premium Package option that included leather and advanced technology. The Cruiser trim test vehicle, with its Premium Package, Heritage Blue and Grey paint, and 20-inch wheels, reached a price of $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 Java-coloured leather and dual 12.3-inch digital screens, providing a technologically advanced feel.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee maintained its handsome design with subtle updates to the headlights, grille, and lower front fascia. Despite being around since 2021, its visual appeal remained strong, with a wide-track look and classic Jeep proportions. The Grand Cherokee was expected to offer seven trim levels, with wheel sizes ranging from 18 to 21 inches. The interior, while slightly plain due to design elements borrowed by the smaller Cherokee, still offered premium materials and equipment at higher trims. The two-row Grand Cherokee provided competitive headroom and legroom, with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel standard in Canada. Cargo space was generous, though slightly less than some competitors. The Grand Cherokee's interior featured practical storage solutions, despite some impractical design choices.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was equipped with Toyota’s i-Force Max hybrid system, combining a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, producing 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. It featured a full-time 4WD system with electronic locking differentials and a towing capacity of 2,720 kilograms. Off-road capabilities were enhanced with features like Downhill Assist Control, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select modes. However, real-world fuel efficiency was lower than expected, with observed consumption at 15.0 L/100 km. The Land Cruiser excelled in urban and off-road environments but struggled with handling on twisty roads due to its suspension tuning.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee introduced the Hurricane 4 Turbo engine, delivering 324 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, available on all trims except the base Laredo and Laredo X, which retained the Pentastar 3.6-litre V6. Both engines were paired with eight-speed automatic transmissions and standard 4WD in Canada. The Hurricane engine provided impressive power and towing capacity of 2,810 kilograms. The Grand Cherokee's driving experience remained largely unchanged, with a comfortable suspension and off-road capabilities enhanced by features like the Selec-Terrain system and Quadra-Drive II 4WD system on higher trims.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser's interior featured SofTex artificial leather in the Cruiser trim, with ventilated and heated front seats. The Premium Package added 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 generous, with 1,062 litres behind the second row and 2,324 litres with seats folded, though the load floor was high.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee offered two-row and three-row models, with competitive headroom and legroom in the front and second rows. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel were standard, with ventilation and massagers available on higher trims. Cargo space was slightly less than some competitors, with 1,067 litres behind the second row and 2,004 litres with seats folded in two-row models. The Grand Cherokee provided practical storage solutions, though some design choices were less practical.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser's Cruiser trim featured dual 12.3-inch displays with the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, offering wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, and connected service plans. The Premium Package added a 14-speaker JBL sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, and advanced features like a head-up display and digital key technology.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee offered a 12.3-inch touchscreen on higher trims, with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster standard. The Uconnect 5 infotainment system provided wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with features like Off-Road Pages. The Grand Cherokee included a surround-view camera system with night vision and a low-angle off-road camera, though some infotainment elements were less practical.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser included Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. Additional safety features included blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee was expected to offer standard driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane keep assist. Active Drive Assist was available, with improvements for 2026. The 2025 model received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and was an IIHS 2024 Top Safety Pick.