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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Returns to Its Origin

Toyota’s off-road icon and longest-running nameplate is making a comeback to North America for the 2024 model year, returning to its rugged origin. Since its introduction in the U.S. market in 1958, the Land Cruiser evolved over the years from the legendary two-door models like the 40 Series with its fold-down front windshield, white roof, and rear jump seats to the capable yet fully loaded 200 Series, which was the last generation to be sold in the States and combined Land Cruiser’s strength with premium luxury features.

Now, Land Cruiser stays true to its heritage, returning as a high-quality off-roader at a more accessible price point that will take a wider range of customers on numerous backcountry adventures across the globe.

Built on the TNGA-F global truck platform, the new Land Cruiser is designed, engineered, and tested to survive in the harshest of environments. For this new generation, Land Cruiser is exclusively available with the range-topping i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.

It’s slightly smaller and narrower than the outgoing 200 Series model, making it nimbler on the trails. The Land Cruiser features off-road tech that has debuted on the newest generation of Toyota trucks.

Limited to 5,000 units for the first two months of production, Land Cruiser will be offered in a First Edition grade that includes two new two-tone paint colors and additional off-road equipment.

The 2024 Land Cruiser will be built in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Tahara and Hino plants in Japan and arrive in the U.S. in the spring of 2024. Manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing will start in the mid-$50,000 range and be announced closer to its on-sale date.

Greater Plant Capacity, Improving Efficiencies Support Lower F-150 Lightning Prices for Customers

Ford is taking advantage of increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving battery raw material costs to help lower the MSRP of F-150 Lightning for all customers.

The Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan has been temporarily closed to complete final plant upgrades to triple the plant’s annual run rate to a targeted 150,000 F-150 Lightning trucks beginning this fall.

The upgrades at the plant, combined with improving battery raw material costs and continued work on scaling production and cost, help make it possible to lower pricing across the F-150 Lightning line. Customers will now have greater availability of their built-to-order truck as early as October at an MSRP closer to initial Lightning pricing.

Most F-150 Lightning models are also eligible for as much as $7,500 in potential Inflation Reduction Act consumer and commercial electric vehicle tax credits, making it an even more enticing option for eligible customers considering an electric pickup truck.

Starting early next year, all F-150 Lightning customers will have access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. Commercial customers can also access Ford Pro Charging solutions to keep their F-150 Lightning powered up whether they need to charge at home or onsite at work.

Customers can order their F-150 Lightning from their local dealer at Shop.Ford.com or in-store.

2024 Nissan TITAN Pricing Starts at $45,770

Featuring the most standard horsepower and safety features in its class (excluding EVs), the 2024 Nissan TITAN is on sale now with a starting MSRP of $45,770.

New for this model year, TITAN adds an SV Bronze Edition Package. This adds black and bronze visual enhancements, including bronze 20-inch wheels, a gloss-black front grille surround and black front bumper, a sport bar, and Bronze Edition floor mats. The package costs $2,980.

Every 2024 Nissan TITAN delivers the power, technology, safety features, and reliability, wrapped in bold Nissan styling. The standard 5.6-liter Endurance V-8 gasoline engine delivers best-in-class standard 400 horsepower (excluding EVs), along with 413 lb-ft of torque. Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems, is also standard on every TITAN.

TITAN further keeps drivers connected and informed with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and available wireless Apple CarPlay. The PRO-4X grade delivers increased off-road performance with enhancements including Bilstein shock absorbers and skid plates, while the Platinum Reserve packs premium features including air-conditioned front seats, satin chrome exterior trim, 20-inch wheels, and a Fender Premium 12-speaker audio system.

For drivers demanding even more capability, TITAN XD is built on a unique frame and chassis. The extended 151.6-inch wheelbase is about 12 inches longer than TITAN models, features a 6.5-foot bed, and is available only with four-wheel drive. The starting price is $51,930.

Every 2024 TITAN comes standard with America’s Best Truck Warranty, featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of five years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first (includes basic and powertrain coverage).

Full specifications on the 2024 Nissan TITAN, as well as fuel economy information, photos and videos, are available at NissanUSA.com.