The Ford Bronco has long since been known to be a rugged off-roading based SUV, but with the new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser being announced, how do these two vehicles compare? The newly announced 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has been built on the older generation's style and structure. This can also be said about the Ford Bronco as well. In this in-depth comparison we will look into the similarities and differences of these two vehicles.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ford Bronco offers both automatic and manual transmission for those who want a little bit more out of the driving experience.
- Being a brand new SUV coming into the 2024 year the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser will feature some great standard features that keep the driver well connected and in the loop.
- Ford offers 9 total trim levels to choose from whereas the Land Cruiser is currently only offered with 3 different trim levels.
Does the 2024 Bronco come with a Manual Transmission?
Yes, there is an optional manual transmission that you can choose, which comes with 7 total gears. If you want to simply push the accelerator and receive automatic shifting there is a ten speed automatic transmission that is available as well. To couple these two transmissions there are three different engine options to choose from. Even though these engines are not the large V8 engines in the past they provide plenty of power.
- 2.3 liter 4 Cylinder Engine (300 horsepower, 325 pounds of torque)
- 2.7 liter V6 Engine (330 horsepower, 415 pounds of torque)
- 3.0 liter V6 Engine (418 horsepower, 440 pounds of torque) Found exclusively on the Bronco Raptor edition.
The newly announced 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser on the other hand only offers one engine option mated to one transmission, however, this is the first year of bringing his iconic off-road vehicle back. For those who may be looking for a larger engine the Toyota Land Cruiser only sports a 4-cylinder engine at this time. Let’s take a look at the specifications of this vehicle.
- 2.4 liter Engine (326 horsepower, 456 pounds of torque)
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
What’s new for the 2024 Ford Bronco?
There are not many changes when it comes to the 2024 Ford Bronco, however, there are a few important ones to mention. Ford has dropped the baseline trim level for the new lineup. A 12 inch infotainment center is now standard and the Bronco Badlands now sees a large off-road front bumper in addition to all its other off-road based features.
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, being new to the 2024 era of cars, has many great features to offer to the driver. A standard 8 inch infotainment center is offered, as well as Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The list following this details some of the other major features that are seen from the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser.
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Automatic Climate Control
- Keyless Entry
- Push Button Start
What Trim Levels are available for the 2024 Ford Bronco?
A total of nine trim levels are available when you are looking at the 2024 Ford Bronco. The entry level trim level, the Bronco Big Bend has a starting price of $39,360. If you are looking for the top end trim level we suggest looking at the Raptor trim level, which features the largest of all the engines and off-road features such as skid plates and off-road tuned suspension.
- Big Bend
- Black Diamond
- Outer Banks
- Badlands
- Heritage Editions
- WildTrak
- Everglades
- Heritage Limited Edition
- Raptor
Trim Levels Available from the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser:
- Land Cruiser 1984
- Land Cruiser
- Land Cruiser First Edition
Is the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser worth the money?
Currently the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1984 Edition has a starting price of $55,950. In comparison the entry level of the Bronco Big Bend is $39,350. While the Toyota Land Cruiser is new and offers some impressive features, the Ford SUV has a cheaper starting price and allows more wiggle room to configure the perfect Bronco for yourself. Come on down to Keystone Ford and we can help you do just that!
