The main differences between the 2020 and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser VXR 4.0L GCC-spec in the UAE market are the introduction of a rear-seat entertainment system in the 2021 model, a slight price increase, and the aging of the vehicle's platform as a new generation was anticipated. While the core 271 hp, 385 Nm 4.0L V6 engine and its typical 6.5-7.2 km/l fuel economy (based on a mix of Sheikh Zayed Road and city driving) remain unchanged, the 2021 model year included the rear-seat entertainment system as a standard feature, which was often an expensive add-on in 2020. According to dealers I spoke with in Dubai, the new model year's starting price increased by approximately 7,000 AED. For a practical TCO per km in the UAE, consider this: our fleet's 2020 model, purchased for 225,000 AED with financing, faces higher annual depreciation (around 15% based on Dubizzle listings for similar mileage) than a 2021 model. The Central Bank of the UAE's auto loan reports from that period show average interest rates for new vehicles. Over three years and 60,000 km, with fuel at 3.10 AED/l for Special 95, insurance from MOI UAE-approved providers, and RTA Dubai service costs, the 2020 model's cost per km can exceed 2.10 AED, while the 2021's is slightly higher due to the initial price but benefits from a better-equipped resale value.
