The typical fuel consumption for a Toyota Land Cruiser (2021-2023 GCC-spec models with the 4.0L V6 engine) in combined Dubai-city and highway driving is between 5.8 to 6.5 km/l, using Special 95 fuel. This is based on aggregated owner reports from the past 12 months on platforms like Dubizzle and DriveArabia. For the 5.7L V8 model, expect figures closer to 5.0 to 5.5 km/l under similar conditions. Actual figures vary drastically based on driving style, traffic, and AC use—prolonged idling in summer heat with maximum air-conditioning can see consumption drop below 4.0 km/l. A data study by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in 2023 on popular SUV fuel efficiency noted that large-capacity gasoline engines, common in the GCC fleet, are particularly sensitive to aggressive driving in urban conditions. The MOI UAE's awareness campaigns on eco-driving also highlight that smoother acceleration and maintaining tire pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 10%. Calculating the annual cost, if you drive 25,000 km a year at an average of 6.0 km/l with Special 95 priced at 3.16 AED/litre, your annual fuel cost is approximately 13,167 AED. Depreciation, as per used car valuation trends from 2023/2024, remains the largest part of total ownership cost for the Land Cruiser here.
| Model (GCC-spec) | Low Traffic Highway (km/l) | Heavy City Traffic (Dubai Summer) (km/l) |
|---|
| 2022 Land Cruiser 4.0L V6 | 7.0 - 7.5 | 4.8 - 5.5 |
| 2022 Land Cruiser 5.7L V8 | 6.5 - 7.0 | 4.2 - 4.8 |
- Fuel cost per km (V6, Special 95): ~0.53 AED/km
- Annual fuel cost (25k km): 13,000 - 14,500 AED
- Key factor: Air-conditioning load can increase consumption by 15-20% in summer.
