Whether you’re headed deep into the pines or just want to look like you are, the 2025 Ford Bronco and Toyota Land Cruiser show off your off-road chops. But which should you choose? Our comparison guide helps you sort your priorities.
Key Takeaways
- You can save a bundle on an adventure-ready SUV with the Bronco!
- The more expensive Land Cruiser comes standard with the most luxury features.
- Leave the Land Cruiser in the dust with the Bronco’s 418-horsepower turbo V6!
- With off-road upgrades you can’t get for the Land Cruiser, the Bronco delivers the most impressive off-road performance.
Best Price: 2025 Ford Bronco
If you’re shopping for the most affordable way to hit the trail, you’re going to love the Bronco. For 2025, the Base model has rejoined the lineup, helping drivers score a powerful, four-wheel-drive SUV starting at $38,995*. Meanwhile, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser starts at $56,700*, forcing you to spend quite a bit more on your new off-road ride.
*Price as of 6/5/25.
Luxury Off-Roading: 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
How does the Ford Bronco compare to the Land Cruiser when it comes to interior luxury? If you guessed that Toyota's much more expensive SUV comes standard with the longest list of upscale features, you’ve nailed it! Both Land Cruiser trim models treat you to summer comfort, with features like three-zone automatic climate control. They’re also loaded with highway-friendly technology, including adaptive cruise control. When you upgrade to the top-tier Land Cruiser trim model and add the Premium package, you’ll enjoy outstanding luxury with leather seating and a power-operated sunroof.
Although the Bronco doesn’t come standard with quite as many modern niceties, its six trim models let you choose the level of luxury you’re willing to purchase. Just like the Land Cruiser, every Bronco comes standard with touchscreen infotainment and wireless smartphone integration. Trim models like the Outer Banks and Heritage Edition add stylish seating (leather and plaid, respectively) and unique styling. The Bronco’s available upgrades include everything from dual-zone automatic climate control to a premium B&O sound system.
Pure Power: 2025 Ford Bronco
Depending on trim model, Ford’s off-road-ready SUV is available with your choice of three powerful engine options. The strongest, found under the Bronco Raptor’s hood, generates 418 horses to leave the competition in the dust! Elsewhere in the lineup, the Bronco’s available seven-speed manual transmission can’t help but capture the hearts and minds of off-road drivers who crave masterful control over performance.
2025 Ford Bronco Powertrain Options
- Standard 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 325 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional 2.7L turbo V6 (330 hp, 415 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific 3.0L turbo V6 (418 horsepower, 440 lb-ft of torque)
- Seven-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
Without an available manual transmission, the Toyota Land Cruiser isn’t quite as much fun to drive. But the Land Cruiser delivers plenty of power with its hybrid engine, surpassing what the Bronco’s base EcoBoost engine can do. It’s also big on torque, helping you trample through difficult terrain in style. Unfortunately, though, this SUV isn’t quite as powerful as the top-tier Bronco Raptor.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Powertrain Specs
- 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine (326 hp, 465 lb-ft of torque)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Four-wheel drive
Off-Road Capabilities: 2025 Ford Bronco
Whether you crave outsized performance upgrades or enough height to help you clear the occasional flood, the Bronco is the right choice. The Bronco is available with suspension upgrades that help you hit the trail at high speeds. And depending on the trim model, this SUV gives you 8.4 to 13.1 inches of ground clearance to trample through the mud. Not to mention only the Bronco gives you the full outdoor experience, compliments of its removable roof and doors!
While the Land Cruiser isn’t really built to tear through Florida’s sandhills at high speeds, this Toyota SUV offers many of the same features available to the Bronco. For instance, standard underbody skid plates protect delicate mechanisms from the elements. And locking differentials enhance traction on soft surfaces.
Choose Your Adventure
Whether you want to make the most of your adventures or score the best deal on an off-road-ready ride, the 2025 Ford Bronco is the ultimate choice. Put this iconic SUV to the test. Visit us at Jarrett Scott to get a feel for everything the Bronco can do!