2025 Buick Enclave vs 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser

The 2025 Buick Enclave presented a bold and modern aesthetic, reminiscent of the Envista with its sharp design elements like slim DRLs and a large, angular grille. Its side profile was slightly more generic, but the overall look was bolder than its predecessor, with fewer creases and a more upright profile. The Enclave's wheel options varied by trim, with the base and Sport Touring trims featuring 20-inch wheels, while the Avenir trim boasted 22-inch wheels with a special finish. Inside, the Enclave offered a modern and premium feel, highlighted by a floating center console and a large curved display. The Sport Touring trim featured perforated leatherette seats with contrast piping, adding a touch of luxury, though the limited sunroof availability was a drawback.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, available in two trims, offered a retro look with the base 1958 model, featuring round headlights and basic equipment. The more upscale Land Cruiser trim provided a modern appearance with additional color options and a nicer interior. Our test vehicle, equipped with the Premium Package, showcased real leather, a sunroof, and a 14-speaker JBL sound system. The Land Cruiser's utilitarian interior featured traditional switchgear and dual 12.3-inch digital displays. Despite its utilitarian design, the Land Cruiser offered a comfortable driving experience, though the second-row seats lacked support. The vehicle's high load floor and limited paint color options were minor drawbacks.

The 2025 Buick Enclave was powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. It featured an eight-speed automatic transmission and offered both FWD and AWD configurations, with AWD reducing fuel economy from 23 to 21 mpg combined. The Enclave could tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. Active Noise Cancellation was standard for road noise, but engine noise cancellation was only standard on the top trim. The Enclave's driving dynamics were typical of a large three-row vehicle, with loose steering at slower speeds.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured Toyota's i-Force Max hybrid system, combining a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor, producing 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. It had a full-time 4WD system with electronic locking differentials and a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. The Land Cruiser offered off-roading features like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. Despite an EPA rating of 23 mpg combined, real-world testing showed 15.7 mpg. The Land Cruiser excelled in urban and off-road environments but struggled on twisty roads due to its suspension tuning.

The 2025 Buick Enclave offered eight-way power adjustability for the driver's seat and six-way for the front passenger. It featured captain's chairs in the second row, accommodating up to seven passengers. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel were standard, with additional features like heated second-row seats and ventilation available on higher trims. The Enclave provided 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place, expanding to 97.5 cubic feet with both rear rows folded.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, with the Premium Package, featured real leather upholstery and a standard-size power sunroof. The front seats were comfortable, but the second-row seats lacked support. The Land Cruiser offered 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 82.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The high load floor made loading heavy items challenging, and the rear window design limited airflow.

The 2025 Buick Enclave featured a 30-inch ultrawide touchscreen integrating the infotainment display and digital gauge cluster. It offered wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, and Google Built-In. The Enclave Avenir trim included a 16-speaker Bose Performance system. Wi-Fi hotspot capability and multiple USB ports were standard.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, with the Premium Package, featured dual 12.3-inch displays and the Toyota Audio Multimedia system. It offered wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, and a head-up display. The Land Cruiser included five connected service plans and a cloud-based navigation system with a digital assistant.

The 2025 Buick Enclave came equipped with advanced safety features, including blind-zone steering assist, intersection automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep assist. It offered GM's Teen Driver technology and Super Cruise, a hands-free driving technology. The Enclave had not yet been rated by IIHS or NHTSA for 2025, but the 2024 model received favorable ratings.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser included Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. It offered adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist. The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA, with five stars in side-impact testing but a three-star rollover resistance rating.