The 2024 GCC-spec Toyota Land Cruiser with the twin-turbo V6 engine achieves an average fuel economy of approximately 7.2 km/l in combined UAE driving conditions, based on data from official tests and real-world owner reports. This figure is for the petrol version using Special 95 or Super 98 fuel. Actual consumption varies drastically: expect around 5.8-6.5 km/l in heavy Dubai-Sharjah traffic with constant A/C use, and up to 8.5 km/l on a steady cruise on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway. For cost planning, the RTA Dubai's 2023 vehicle operating cost guide indicates that large SUVs in this class have a fuel cost of about 0.55 AED per km. When calculating total ownership cost (TCO), the annual depreciation for a new Land Cruiser in the UAE is significant, often around 15-18% in the first year according to used-car market analyses, making fuel expense a critical but secondary factor compared to initial value loss. The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure's fuel efficiency benchmarks for 2024 place such vehicles in the lower band, a trade-off for their off-road capability and durability in local conditions. A realistic 5-year TCO estimate for a 350,000 AED Land Cruiser, including depreciation, financing, insurance, maintenance, and fuel (at 20,000 km/year), can approach 600,000 AED.
