Toyota Land Cruiser 2026: Which Trim to Buy in the UAE
The 2026 Land Cruiser runs nine trims from AED 239,900 to AED 409,900. Only three steps change the engine: 3.5T GXR at AED 335,900 adds 138 hp, and each Hybrid step adds AED 10,000 for 48 hp. Every other step buys equipment, not power.
Quick Answer
Three engines cover nine trims. The 4.0L makes 271 hp and 385 Nm and appears in EXR, GXR and VXR. The 3.5T makes 409 hp and 650 Nm. The Hybrid makes 457 hp and 790 Nm. Once you know which of those three you want, the remaining decision is trim level, and the difference between two trims at the same power is not described by this price list. Ask Al-Futtaim Motors for the printed specification sheet on the exact two trims you are weighing up before you sign anything.
The single biggest jump in value terms is number four on the ladder. Going from the 4.0L VXR at AED 316,900 to the 3.5T GXR at AED 335,900 costs AED 19,000 and buys 138 hp and 265 Nm. Nothing else in the range comes close to that rate of exchange.
UAE Price & Spec Comparison
| # | Trim | Price (AED) | Step up | Power | Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0L EXR (4WD) | AED 239,900 | Entry trim | 271 hp | 385 |
| 2 | 4.0L GXR (4WD) | AED 276,900 | AED 37,000 | 271 hp | 385 |
| 3 | 4.0L VXR (4WD) | AED 316,900 | AED 40,000 | 271 hp | 385 |
| 4 | 3.5T GXR (4WD) | AED 335,900 | AED 19,000 | 409 hp | 650 |
| 5 | Hybrid GXR (4WD) | AED 345,900 | AED 10,000 | 457 hp | 790 |
| 6 | 3.5T VXR (4WD) | AED 379,900 | AED 34,000 | 409 hp | 650 |
| 7 | Hybrid VXR (4WD) | AED 389,900 | AED 10,000 | 457 hp | 790 |
| 8 | 3.5T GR-Sport (4WD) | AED 399,900 | AED 10,000 | 409 hp | 650 |
| 9 | Hybrid GR-Sport (4WD) | AED 409,900 | AED 10,000 | 457 hp | 790 |
(Source: carprices.ae catalogue.)
Shared across the whole range: 5,145 mm long, a 110-litre fuel tank, 455 litres of boot space, 220 km/h top speed and 6.7 seconds to 100 km/h. Kerb weight, towing capacity, ground clearance and fuel consumption are not published in this data, so treat any figure you see quoted elsewhere as unconfirmed until the dealer shows it to you in writing.
1. 4.0L EXR (4WD): AED 239,900
The entry point, 271 hp and 385 Nm. It is the cheapest way into a car that is 5,145 mm long with a 110-litre tank, which is the pair of numbers that actually matters if you are driving Dubai to Salalah or spending weekends in the dunes at Al Faya.
2. 4.0L GXR (4WD): AED 276,900
AED 37,000 more than the EXR for the same 271 hp and 385 Nm. Every dirham of that step goes to equipment, and this price list does not describe what that equipment is. Get the EXR and GXR specification sheets side by side and read them line by line; AED 37,000 is a lot to hand over on a salesperson's summary.
3. 4.0L VXR (4WD): AED 316,900
Another AED 40,000, again with no change to the engine. That makes AED 77,000 of equipment between EXR and VXR on identical mechanicals. If you are the buyer asking "land cruiser gxr vs vxr", this is the step to interrogate hardest, because the entire case for it sits in a document we do not hold.
4. 3.5T GXR (4WD): AED 335,900
The bargain of the ladder. AED 19,000 above the 4.0L VXR, and power goes from 271 hp to 409 hp with torque from 385 Nm to 650 Nm. Note what else happens: you drop from VXR trim back to GXR. You are paying for the engine and giving up equipment to do it.
5. Hybrid GXR (4WD): AED 345,900
AED 10,000 more than the 3.5T GXR for 457 hp and 790 Nm, up 48 hp and 140 Nm. On price per horsepower this is the sharpest AED 10,000 in the range. It is also the trim that creates the inversion further up the list.
6. 3.5T VXR (4WD): AED 379,900
AED 34,000 above the Hybrid GXR, and power drops from 457 hp back to 409 hp. You are buying VXR equipment and paying with performance. Whether that trade works depends entirely on the specification sheet, which this price list does not describe.
7. Hybrid VXR (4WD): AED 389,900
The same AED 10,000 Hybrid premium, back up to 457 hp and 790 Nm. If VXR trim is what you want and you can find the AED 10,000, this is the version of it to have on the published numbers.
8. 3.5T GR-Sport (4WD): AED 399,900
Here is the inversion stated plainly as the price list shows it: the 3.5T GR-Sport costs AED 399,900 and makes 409 hp, while the Hybrid GXR costs AED 345,900 and makes 457 hp. The dearer car has less power, by AED 54,000 and 48 hp. We are not going to speculate about why.
9. Hybrid GR-Sport (4WD): AED 409,900
Top of the range at AED 409,900, 457 hp and 790 Nm. That is AED 170,000 above the EXR. It shares the EXR's length, tank, boot, top speed and 0-100 km/h time.
What This Means for UAE Drivers
Three practical decisions, in order.
First, decide on the engine before you look at trim badges. The AED 19,000 step from 4.0L VXR to 3.5T GXR buys 138 hp; the AED 40,000 step from 4.0L GXR to 4.0L VXR buys nothing you can measure in this data. If performance is why you are shopping, spend at step four and stop.
Second, if you are heading above AED 345,900, go in knowing the Hybrid GXR undercuts the 3.5T GR-Sport by AED 54,000 while making 48 hp more. Anyone paying the difference is paying for GR-Sport trim, not for pace. Make the dealer show you exactly what that trim contains.
Third, on registration and running costs, plan on the sticker plus the usual Dubai add-ons rather than the sticker alone: RTA registration and inspection, the 5% VAT position on your invoice and insurance on a vehicle in this price band. Those figures are not in this price list, so get them quoted in dirhams by the Al-Futtaim Motors showroom and by your insurer before you commit, and ask for the delivery timeline in writing while you are there. On the equipment question generally, the honest position is that this price list does not describe the difference between two trims at the same power; that is our limit, and the fix is the printed specification sheet for your two shortlisted trims.
One UAE-specific note on the shared figures: a 110-litre tank on a 5,145 mm body is what makes this car work for Liwa and Hatta runs, and it is identical on the AED 239,900 EXR and the AED 409,900 Hybrid GR-Sport. Fuel consumption is not published in this data, so the real cost of covering that distance in a 271 hp car versus a 457 hp one is something you should ask the dealer to quote from the official GCC figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Land Cruiser trim gives the most power for the money?
The 3.5T GXR at AED 335,900. It sits AED 19,000 above the 4.0L VXR and jumps from 271 hp and 385 Nm to 409 hp and 650 Nm. No other step in the nine-trim ladder delivers that much performance for that little money, and everything below it shares one engine.
Is the GXR or the VXR the better buy?
On the published numbers you cannot separate them, because at matching engines they make identical power. The AED 40,000 between 4.0L GXR and 4.0L VXR is entirely equipment, and this price list does not describe it. Ask Al-Futtaim Motors for both specification sheets and compare them line by line before deciding.
Why does the GR-Sport cost more but have less power?
The 3.5T GR-Sport is AED 399,900 with 409 hp; the Hybrid GXR is AED 345,900 with 457 hp. That is how the price list reads: AED 54,000 more for 48 hp less. The Hybrid GR-Sport at AED 409,900 restores the 457 hp. We will not guess at the reasoning behind it.
What is the cheapest 2026 Land Cruiser in the UAE?
The 4.0L EXR at AED 239,900, with 271 hp and 385 Nm. It shares the range's 5,145 mm length, 110-litre fuel tank, 455-litre boot, 220 km/h top speed and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time with the AED 409,900 flagship, so the basics of size and touring range are the same car.
How much is the full 2026 Land Cruiser range in the UAE?
Nine priced trims spanning AED 239,900 for the 4.0L EXR to AED 409,900 for the Hybrid GR-Sport, a spread of AED 170,000. Toyota is sold in the UAE through Al-Futtaim Motors, and registration, insurance and any showroom charges sit on top of every one of those figures.
