The British market SUV is using new low-viscosity differential oil, helping to reduce overall carbon emissions for Land Cruisers equipped with the 5-speed automatic transmission. The reduction in emissions not only helps the environment, but also cuts down on overall ownership costs by reducing the annual vehicle excise duty paid by Land Cruiser owners. The VED is based off emissions figures and separated into multiple bands.
The Land Cruiser in the UK is powered by a 3.0L turbodiesel I-4 with electronic common-rail technology, making 171 hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic. There are three trim levels available: the LC3, LC4, and Invincible. The LC3 starts at $44,629, while the LC4 and Invincible trims start at $50,232 and $57,454, respectively.
With the adoption of the new differential oil, the CO2 figure for the automatic-equipped Land Cruiser drops from 0.84 to 0.79 lb/mile, which reduces the VED from $610 to $324. Currently, the manual-equipped Land Cruiser still puts out 0.84 lb/mile. Unfortunately, VED rates are expected to change in 2010.
In the table below is a comparison from Toyota comparing the Land Cruiser against two commonly equipped rival SUVs: the Land Rover Discovery 3 and Mitsubishi Shogun.
| Toyota Land Cruiser Comparison |
| Vehicle | CO2 Emissions | Annual VED Cost | Combined Fuel Economy | Max Speed | 0-62 Time | Max Power | Max Torque |
| Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0 D-4D 5AT | 0.79 lb/mile | $324 | 26.2 mpg | 109 mph | 11.2 seconds | 171 hp | 302 lb-ft |
| Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 6AT | 0.96 lb/mile | $610 | 23.1 mpg | 112 mph | 12.7 seconds | 188 hp | 325 lb-ft |
| Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 DI-DC 5AT | 1.03 lb/mile | $610 | 22.2 mpg | 110 mph | 12.9 seconds | 168 hp | 276 lb-ft |
Source: Newspress UK