The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is Smaller, Better Off-Road, & WAY Cheaper!
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2024
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Putting the vehicle aside for a minute, can we give Tommy credit for the excellent one-take review? If you have ever recorded a video, you know how difficult this is. Well done, man.
Tommy and Andre are champs
Seriously!!! He's amazing.
Yes, I agree 100%.
Great journalist, great job, great video, Tommy.
Unfortunately we all know where child stars end up…
He seems to have a wealth of knowledge, especially for his age.
FINALLY! someone showing us something that ISN'T the flagship model! Thank you!
The fact that you are reviewing the value option just earned you my subscription. Value options juat dont get enough love!
And that “value option” is probably 50 grand.
I’ve owned my FJ Cruiser since 2008 and in all that time I’ve never liked another SUV enough to invest in something new. I think this might be my next car! I love how the front looks like a sleeker FJ.
I agree with you on "Next Car" but also notice you didn't say you're selling the FJ. 😊
I have a 2007 FJ that is set up real nice so I may not part with mine even if I get a new Land Cruiser.
@@brianshishnia3278I mean, my FJ is a work car…so banged up but I take care of it with regular and preventative maintenance, which it barely needs any of!! I love it so much since day 1. Yes, you are correct..it will be kept as my work horse 😊
Tommy has become the premier TFL show host. He’s smart, articulate and passionate about trucks. He did an excellent job describing the capabilities, the pros and cons of the Landcruiser.
I love when he hosts the podcast too. straight to the point. other hosts sometimes talk about random things for 10-15 min and I get lost. Tommy is very dependable and intelligent. showing love to Tommy from a fellow gen z guy!
Yeah and you can tell he actually is a car guy showing interest in all types of vehicles not just new cars
Thanks! -Tommy
One take 25 minutes of detailed and concise information I was impressed
And he has a cool dog too 👍🏻
I’m loving the boom in 80s styling lately! I hope it keeps going because it’s making me love modern cars again!
Every time a marketing person uses the word "heritage" today, they should accompany it with, "Thanks, Boomers."
@@phillipbanes5484💯🤣
😍 TRUE CONSUMER REVIEWS channel has the First Edition pics with lights on at night!
they're all so beautiful
We had a land cruiser back in the 60’s. It was quite the workhorse and us kids loved the bench seats in the back. So much fun bouncing around in the back (no seatbelts back then) going over railroad tracks or bumps when off roading. it was light blue in color and we called her Blue Belle. I wish they would build that style frame again.
Lc76
The landcruiser 80, 100, 200 and 300 are part of the same series. This particular one, the 250, is part of the same family as the prado or the series 70, 90, 120, 150. They tend to be smaller, with smaller engines and came with IFS from 90 onwards. They were also available as a short wheel based 3 door version. Not sure why it is being compared to the 200 or 300 series. It's just that in the US you are not getting the big daddy landcruiser that you used to get but the smaller, aka the Prado.
Wonder if we'll ever get a Fortuner to replace the 4runner.
Glad someone noticed this, yes this is a Prado, it isn't the same as their larger cousins, though from the Landcruiser 100 onward you were given IFS unless you managed to find a rarer 105
Thought so too 👍
This should have been the next gen 4Runner
I guess Toyota has Sequoia for the USA? Sequoia is not in the Middle East anymore. where is the biggest one is LC300
Man, what a cool mix between modern and 80/90's. Mid 50k is still a lot. I miss the days of standard vehicles going for 19-25k.
Yeah I agree. This isnt cheap at all. Let's NOT normalize this rhetoric.
We can't turn over our leverage as a consumer like that. Mid 50k could get you a nice new bronco too. The full sized one. So when you measure it.... it's actually expensive IMO
It needs a real base model priced at 35K. The 'base' is not really a 'base' at all.
It really needs the solid front axle. In my opinion, that would make it ideal. Add a lift, winch and 35” tires it’s a serious off roader. The IFS is limiting capability.
To be fair MSRP on Land Cruisers in the 90’s were mid/high 30’s - 40’s starting, which when you adjust to inflation is way more than $55k. But I agree, it would be great if Toyota and other automakers started offering stripped down versions again.
I was not interested when I heard hybrid.
It looks like an FJ Cruiser and a new Bronco Sport had a baby.
I thought the same. FJ Bronco.
I was thinking FJ and the 4Runner 😂
Ugly baby
I could see toyota going in 2 different directions with the 4runner; one would be going back to its roots. That means smaller, like you said based on the tacoma, to more directly compete with the bronco and wrangler (maybe with removable top like the 1st gen?). Or they make a blazer like crossover and have the land cruiser take over the offroad duties. I hope it's the first version.
It's amazing how GM consistently build LS motors that are beautiful under the hood. No maze of wires, hoses, controls. And it's an awesome engine.
It's so weird how Tommy went from being a young guy to being his dad in the space of a year...
He even looks more like his dad😂😂
Yeah, what is going on ?
I didn’t recognize him until he started talking! Tommy’s looking more and more like his pops!
You guys are really turning TFL into an empire and it's because your reviews are so grounded and fun for all brands. You have developed a great formula.
i remember when they were somewhat small lol
Thanks for the kind words! -Tommy!
Cloning Roman was a great move. Tommy will assimilate the future viewers.
Someone's getting paid.
Unless you're a Subaru fan
I had a FJ80 1992 Land Cruiser with 3 locking Differentials and inline 6. It was a beast off road only used the Michelin Tires for this model. Didn’t matter if I was in Utah or Colorado never getting stuck was amazing
I now have three FZJ-80s, and have driven many things without finding anything else which comes close to meeting my motoring standards. Spoiled by success, i guess.
Great review. I'm in love with this rugged back to basics set up. So refreshing.
Even as a Jeep guy, I absolutely love it!
4 cylinder hybrid seems “meh”. But hey, anything Toyota makes is more reliable than any modern Jeep made today 😂
Welcome back to the U.S. Land Cruiser ❤🇺🇸
I mean it has the same torque as the 392 wrangler and if it’s high altitude like Colorado , it will have way more torque than any v8, and it’s more reliable! So I’m totally okay with it
So far so good after 74k miles with my Jeep 2.0 eTorque mild hybrid. Runs great and gets 22mpg average for me with 35’s and 4.56’s.
@@evanleo7633 by definition, battery packs can never by more reliable. They must be replaced as a whole at some point (current batteries at ~10 years), at astronomical costs.
Yeah, Personally I would rather have better streamlining for mpg's and a quieter cabin than removable panels. Its also better for roof racks.
@@1klakak no quite the opposite, the more electrified components you have the more reliable it is, no maintenance on belt alternator water pump ac compressor and some hybrid/range extender don’t even have transmission, Toyota and Tesla have batteries last well over 10 years with only about 10% degradation, and if you really compare Chrysler v8 reliability to Toyota,well good luck
Bravo Tommy on the walk around. You make an ex salesman blush.
This is EXACTLY what people want! Im digging this 1958 base. Its everything you need and nothing more. I think the aftermarket will absolutely make this the next best off road vehicle. Ive been a Jeep guy since I turned 19 and almost 20 years later, might actually make the jump to this. Bravo Toyota for giving us passionate off roaders something we deserve!
The truck sucks
@@bikerevolutiontvyup sucks big time
This isn't an offroader. Even with a rear locker. It's probably a good tourer overlanding vehicle. But actual offroad use.. no
It’s hideous and cheap looking. That’s NOT a LC. Sorry…
great review Tommy! Lots of good info with no fluff, all in one take!
Great video, thanks. When the FJ Cruiser was about to be release the target price was $16,000, once the dealer mark up and delivery it came out at $30,000.
Starting price in the mid 50s is a definite step in the right direction, but I have a feeling that after a few options and destination/freight, you’re still gonna be $65k+, which is way out of my price range still unfortunately. Excited to see what the new 4runner brings eventually.
And no dealer will carry a base. Also looking forward to 4Runner…assuming it follows the same design language and stays starting at ~40k
Move along, move along..
@@lorenzosorice would honestly be surprised if there is another 4Runner…but I think this misses the mark on the price. If the base started in the $45k range, it would be far more enticing. I’m just not seeing a $55k car when I see the base model
I'll get a Landcruiser or 4runner if it comes in manual. Otherwise Tacoma!
@@mten1454 I get what you're saying, but it's capability is essentially a TRD Pro 4Runner. If the base was stripped more and started in the 40s...it would definitely encroach on the 4Runner. I think the 4Runner will stay the slightly smaller nibble offroader and the larger LC will be more ideal for overland with it being slightly larger/comfortable.
I love this. It's such an 80's/90's look, but a modern interpretation. Simple, clean, rugged. Thank goodness they didn't over stylize it and make it so busy looking. Even the seats look like they came out of the 90's. But in a good way. This is just, yes. Great job Toyota.
I agree. Thats the one problem with the new Grenadier. It’s like they did everything they could to make it expensive. From the tests I’ve seen so far it performs well but an off roader or over lander doesn’t need to be a luxury vehicle. This new Land Cruiser looks like it gets back to basics. I like it. I wish Jeep would do the same thing. Make a Rubicon a package instead of a trim. That’s why it costs so much. I don’t need the luxury i need the drive train.
If it was simple it wouldn't have a hybrid powertrain and lots of electronics that can fail. The Land Cruiser was originally about true simplicity coupled with durability which this is not. All these bells and whistles are not what a true off grid overlander needs. This is nothing more than a Range Rover with a different brand label to appeal to the yoga and Whole Foods suburbanites.
Looks are in the eye of the beholden, and I am not beholden to the plain, under styled, zero character body design of this truck. It blends in with everything else on the road and does not stand out, extremely recognizable, like every other LC before.
Neutered Land Cruiser Pareto for $70K++ street price? Riiiight.
@@carbonking53as Tommy had mentioned in the video, Toyota does extensive research and really engineers their products well. Prius has had a similar hybrid system for years and has been proven to be reliable. I'll take the power and MPG.
I always loved boxy models. When I need to upgrade my car and if this landcruser fits my budget I'll definitely buy one.
Rock on the new Toyota land cruiser back to 1st class, off-road, reliability, dependability and an all-round trustworthy vehicle in virtually every situation on this planet. Well done Toyota. Hoping you’re going to beat the pounds of all the other off-road is out there.
Excellent job Tommy! Man, those tire wells… I’m impressed! 6000lbs of towing, “affordable,” ladder frame, solid rear axle, and a standard rear locker on all models (what?). Definitely want to see more. I could see this as the first non-Jeep I buy… will definitely test drive!
Awesome review Tommy👍🏿.
Will definitely get you much further than a jeep. At least from a reliability standpoint
A explorer tows more
@@tomharvey283 And lasts one third of the time.
@@tomharvey283Ford explorer cannot do sh1t
I love how big the wheel wells are. Lots of room for bigger tires.
And they aren’t square.
Wheel well depth is what matters for a larger tire. It's hard to tell from here. They're only offering a 33... If there were room for more you'd think they'd have a trim offering it.
Will it fit 37s?
The real question is, will it fit 40s without mods? If not then this is a weak attempt by Toyota. :-)
bronco fighter
Dealers: “Way cheaper? Hold my beer!!!”
Yes, well done Tommy, that was intense.
As far as towing is concerned, The EV side of the system is great, but we all know an EV battery is flattened incredibly quickly if you attempt to tow, what happens when the traction battery is flat and the (small) petrol engine has to do all the work? Presumably the torque figures include the assistance from the electric motor? A nickel metal hydride battery has significantly less impact on the environment during production and cheaper to produce and hopefully, replace in the future too. It’s a great looking truck, but I can’t wait for you guys to test it in real world situations like overlanding and towing tests. 👍
I have a new Tundra with the I-Force Max powertrain with turbos and hybrid. You can set up the dash with gauges that show both what the turbo and hybrid systems are doing. When towing, the hybrid really only kicks in at moments of high demand - off the line, passing, etc. Most of the time it's the turbos working at various levels. The hybrid battery hardly ever goes down (and it's never full, which is baffling). The system works invisibly - there is absolutely no feeling of the turbos or hybrid kicking in. My guess is the new LC will be the same when towing. I'm very happy with the truck. We've got a Series 200 LC with 170k miles, and it's been flawless. We are seriously considering adding the new LC when it's available.
Battery stays between 25 and 80% at all times with the bms. I have been able to get the car to stop accelerating one time in 7 years in a 2010 prius while towing two jet skis up hill at 85-90mph, probably a 15% grade. Cruise control cut out after essentially being at full throttle for 90% duty cycle over 15 miles and it quit accelerating and it coasted down had to charge up for about 20 seconds and was good to go again lol. I thought the car gave out when it happened though.
Seriously thought it just about never happens its really just a bump start system that reuses braking energy. Typically outside of full throttle conditions the battery will just continue to charge and leave the engine on more often. Even at year 14 my battery is still fine in my 2010 prius.
This only makes me appreciate my 4Runner TRD Off-Road even more.
Same bruh! 😂
I'm thinking of getting the 2024 TRD off-road. I know it's not a v6, but hey, it seems better than this.
Almost looks like a grown-up Suzuki Jimny! Looking good and loving that they have stepped back from always adding more luxury to each now iteration so they can keep the price humane and not going the way of the pick-up trucks now sitting in car-lots rotting away due to high prices.
I'm buying a Toyota Hilux G because the price is humane. An equal truck in the US would cost 50% more.
I like how you reviewed the base model. I have a base 2024 santa Cruz and got to run it off road and through a lot of snow and ice this week and it's awesome.
Toyota claimed it would introduce the Land Cruiser starting at about $20k. They lied.
Well done, Tommy. Looks pretty promising, but that $55K is going to be way higher in the end.
I’m not sold on the exterior but the retro interior styling is way cool. Love the seat fabric.
That seat fabric I LOVEEEEE. i want it in my car
You will be when you see one with aftermarket wheels and maybe a lift
My 5speed 98' 2 door rav4 lasted me 369,000 miles and I followed it up with a 2007 6 speed FJ cruiser and it lasted me till 391,000 miles! Literally the only reason I sold it was because the floor boards were almost rusted out and I was getting close to Fred Flintstone status . Living in NY with all the salt on the road and often launching my boat into the salt water the salt eventually started getting to the ol'girl . But even at almost 400k and taking abuse from towing my boat all the time and sometimes upstate NY to lake george ( I live eastern long island) . THE ENGINES ARE BUILT TO LAST and for this i will forever be grateful to toyota . I am sad they stopped the FJ cruiser for it will forever hold a place in my heart .
Great presentation, very factual and light on opinion. I appreciate your having a camera person. Excellent presentation!
Tommy, you’re killing it. You have a bright future ahead of you.
Also this version will probably be 75K after markups. This market will be completely unreasonable for at least a few more years.
so just buy the GX550. A lot of lexus dealers around me dont do mark ups
Toyota does not look kindly on mark ups and are much more successful at squashing dealerships that do markups than the domestic manufacturers are. The dealership I work for will only mark up ones we have on the lot and it'll go no more than 1-2k total. We did markup a supra upon release to something stupid like 130k but that was to prevent it from selling and it had to have a price (we still have it as intended)
@@JackMcRoberts lol the GX will probably be around 75 after TTL. i would just wait for them to get the gremlins out a couple of years and just get one used or at auction.
Waiting, but not holding my breath, on Congressional inquiry of the car industry in the U.S. May not ever happen with the all the car industry lobbyists in D.C. I'd say probably not unfortunately.
Then again, as long as people keep paying these outrageous prices--why should the car industry change their sales practices?
@@JackMcRoberts This is the way.
I’m so glad that Downunder we are getting an updated LC 70 series with solid front and rear axles.
Sorry to you in the USA, without this model option.
Yup. Give me a manual diesel option here. US options sucks thanks to our government.
Eh I'll keep my 4runner and my guns
yeah the US market always gets the sh*t-end of the stick. we never get the cool off-roaders.
Give me the 70 series with an automatic and 3 point rear seat belts and widened rear end to match the widened front end and I'm a happy camper.
@@Mr-pn2eh well I’m definitely glad there was a manual version of our still.
As I do not understand why anyone would drive an automatic apart from driving in the city traffic every day .
Excellent vid! 👍 I love this LC already! Good that they made it smaller.
Thank you, Tommy. Good one take. Sounds like Toyota is (and has been) having issues with import rules. Makes you really think if they are making these changes in the US to make in-country electric vehicles look better.
Can't wait to see one of these on the lot.
Once he said "hybrid" and then also showed the gaudy interior tech I, well,...I couldn't be less interested in this vehicle.
I love the cloth seats and hope they're an option on more vehicles and trims. Also glad to see that they kept the 2-oiece rear hatch but wish it was the clamshell style like the previous LC/LX.
They look scratchy to me. I hope I’m wrong.
Great video! Tommy, is that COVID weight😂?
When I was 12 yo. I hopped on to my grandmas friend land cruiser and I felt like I own the street while he drove his Landcruiser down the road. I really adore the ride quality, the height, the hefty design., The fact that this Landcruiser hasn't change as much as the last gen is really tempting for me to upgrade from my Jeep GC WK2. I was comparing the Hyundai Santa FE 2024 with this vehicle.. I think time will tell when I first seeing this guy and the Hyundai in person, the whole car industry went to the right path except for those ev cars, no hate whatsoever. I thought 4runner will be replacing the legend, but little did I know lol I'm glad to see this
This guy knows his stuff! Great run through
This is definitely a welcome development, and glad to see Toyota finally bringing out a Land Cruiser that's not a luxobarge in UN drag. It appears to be durable without going completely military-spec on us. The Grand Cherokee (probably the closest competitor) bookends with both cheaper and pricier options, but it's a minimum of $7,000 more for one with the hybrid powertrain. Ditto for the poverty-spec Land Rover Defender 110 S - and that doesn't have the hybrid powertrain. So even for $55,000 there's some value here.
and neither the Land Rover or Cherokee can compete with Toyota quality and reliability.
Best review of the Land Cruiser, giving details for us who like the Off Road capabilities! I love the 1958 design and more simple equipment, glad to know it has the rear diff lock and transfer case! Just install some larger BFGs (mud or A/T) and ready for off road fun!
Nice review Tommy. Keep it up TFL team 👌
Tommy I have been watching for years now and your journalistic skills and charisma continue to improve and impress me! Keep up the great work I appreciate you guys!
Great retro look I reckon, I thought it looked a bit like a Discovery from the side. Great to see the traditional cruiser toughness hasn't been compromised too much for the US market.
This is like a perfect fusion of oldschool and new tech, old body looks without it looking too far into the future I love it!
It looks pretty good, so nice that the usual overdone Toyota front end styling was avoided, could be a hit.🎉
I have an 06 100 series and absolutely love it. Most reliable car I've ever owned. Can't wait for the 24 model. My 100 series you can fit a 35" tire on it. This looks like you could definitely fit that
Nice review, and looking forward to seeing this on the road. Here in Oz this replaces the ('Landcruiser') Prado. Even though capable off road, mostly popular as a 7 seat family car. The 200/300 is the ever popular luxury grey nomad RV puller, and here we still get the classic 76 Cruiser too (even upgraded to meet upcoming safety regulations i.e. autonomous emergency braking etc). The 76 has been long gone in most global markets except for NGO buyers and off road die hards in Australia and Africa (and believe they spend up to the actual purchase price on mods and personalisation). I love how utilitarian this new Prado is, even that upholstery! It will certainly deter the 'DVD in leather head rests crowd' but will certainly please the go anywhere off road fans. Can't wait how this will pan out for Toyoya.
Thanks - fellow Aussie here - I thought it must be the forthcoming updated Prado! I gather from the vid Toyota didn’t release the 300 series in the US, except in Lexus guise - and I’m thinking they’ll do that going forward in the states and market the Prado to our North American cousins as Landcruiser….?
My father got a Land Cruiser in 1982.
I've only had Land Cruisers since I could afford one in 2002.
I'm now on my 4th Land Cruiser in the last 20 years.
And I don't regret a single thing.
With some luck this will be my next Land Cruiser 😅
4 in 20 years? Wow. I thought they lasted longer than that 😳
my parents are still using their 1999 landcruiser. working just fine
It’s the smaller Land Cruiser Prado in other markets, including here in Australia. The full size Land Cruiser 300 is also sold here and is bloody expensive with a ridiculous wait time.
I have one...I bought it from new! Will not change until I drive it a million miles
Yea this is like baby bronco, not the full size bronco
@@harlyslamm2888or until the Hybrid version drops 🤔
Yeh im getting a bit sick of how they are marketing the new prado as the landcruiser!
@@ErzbergAdventuresIt is a Land Cruiser. All LC prados are considered the “light duty” land cruiser and its sold as “Land Cruiser” in europe where they dont sell the station wagon 300 series. They call it the Prado in places where they also sell the 300 series.
I was told that they are putting a minimum up charge of $10k ...I went to a couple places the value option will have at least a 10k add on to the base price tag. The 4 Runner will probably get the upgrade next @ a$30-$35 k starting price.
it's so beautiful. I'm 27 and I'm honestly just a big fan of newer cars with the old-school design. so I'm glad these companies are making boxy looking cars with reasonable gas mileages.
It’s impressively well equipped. It’s a base model that you would actually like to have.
Oh, never mind I just heard the $55k starting price. 😂
$55K would be a bargain if you can get at least 10 years of solid, reliable usage out of it.
@Amar7605 no, a non luxury, base model car should never be the price of a house.
@@austintyler790155k for a house?? You must live in Texas.....
@@TyrantTiger85That’s Detroit house prices.
@@Amar7605 lmfao ok there mr money bags.. u keep throwing away money on a vehicle that only lasts you 10 years, the rest of us who have to work for a living will go for something that goes 20+
This is actually a good size for off-road. In particular it would be about right for overlanding. It shouldn't take the aftermarket long to figure out how to stuff at least 35s under it.
They took one from the Land Rover playbook and built an “off-roader” with 30” tires 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@humblesophosmaybe smaller tires for MPG rating??
Am i dumb or is this a LC Prado?
@@humblesophoswell they know anyone serious is going aftermarket anyway
Not seeing 35’s without serious hack job, he’ll I seriously doubt clearing 33’s without front fender surgery😂
And thanks for the review! Looking forward to the car.
Great job on this overview of the base model. I’m liking what Toyota did with this.
Get ready for markups and year long wait lists woohoo!
They be 65 for a bas3 mid 50s is to high imo for what your getting
@Floreypottery I'd say you won't get one for under 70k...😢
This is a Land Cruiser as it should be. It was never supposed to be a luxury SUV as it was.
That trim naming makes a lot of sense
People who are looking for bottom dollar will appreciate getting some nice naming and sentimentality so they're not feeling like they picked the base model. That lowers the psychological barrier to buying less of a car than you were hoping for.
People who buy top trims partly do it for the name since most buyers know they're getting zero practical benefit from the extra stuff. It's often a status thing or a sick gadgets thing, so they catered to that.
Everyone in between just goes "yeah I'm getting a landcruiser"
Awesome review... I still feel it's a Prado. I also feel that if we are allowed to believe it will be 55k you have to be living under a rock, I feel more 65k-75k. Would have taken this as a 4 door Fj with parts that are compatible with the 4r, taco, and Tacoma. Just seems a little 2 basic for a Landcruiser or a Prado and I would go old school or imported. Because there has to be rigidity issues to be able to use a hybrid 4cylinder. I work for Toyota and am still stoked for this as an employee. But as an AE86, t100 4x4, Supra, helix, 70's celica guy I see a cheaper version from the frame up that WILL cost more than 55k. And those look like t100 seats...❤❤❤
I’m glade you guys reviewed a base model. It’s always the most expensive one in the lineup. Awesome review as always
The engine just pisses me off, that isn’t a Land Cruiser, that’s a joke.
I really like this rig. Skidplates, tires and a roof rack would make this perfect for me. Maybe steel wheels.
Still spendy, though. But, great value.
Makes me curious about the new 4Runner, though. I miss my 3rd gen.
itll be 100k before youre done. great value how?
"you gotta look at the letters on the front...." great analysis! LOL.
Love that the LC is back. Love that it will be a serious off roader. But 2 inches smaller makes it JUST 2 inches on a bumper or something. It’s a mid size just like the T4R…so how the runner compares will be interesting
Serious off roader lol good joke
Maybe if it came stock on 35s like the Bronco...
I love the simplicity with the landcruiser, hopefully the stout/pickup’s return would have the same styling
I love the look except perhaps the rear view (small lights.) Overall I still prefer the look of my 3 door LC3, but this is the closest thing I’ve seen to a car I might someday replace it with.
A master class in engineering and common sense design. You would not hesitate to trust everything about it. Thanks TOYOTA, I’ve been waiting and you made my day. My dad had a 1985 Toyota Tercel wagon with 4 wheel drive. It had a small engine but,,,,,,,an extra low first gear so if you were in a pickle you could crawl and not fry the clutch. Genius stuff. For sale soon ,,,,2000 GMC Sierra SLT extended cab short box 2500 with 4.10s for towing your stuff.
I seriously cannot wait for this series premiere!. And maybe Toyota will might do the same thing as for the 4Runner as it follows by the Tacoma skinbones.(Meaning, it might share the same front end as the Tacoma but into a rugged SUV counterpart of a next 6th Gen.)
The front of the new Tacoma is an origami nightmare
There is no doubt the hybrid set up specifically helps MPG but also immediate torque for the offroad chops.
I really like this cheaper version of a Land Cruiser. It's about time they did this. I think this will do very well in the 55k price range.
Thanks for the great video. Slowly you are looking and sounding like your dad. Keep up the good work
Glad to see the Land Cruiser getting back to its roots. The oversized last generation was more in line with the Lexus SUVs. This gets the Land Cruiser back to where it should be as a reliable (to be determined), multi purpose, off road capable SUV.
That’s because the larger Lexus LX was the same vehicle as the LC200 so of course it was bigger. The new LX is the same vehicle as the LC300.
This LC250 shown is known as the Prado elsewhere or the baby LandCruiser if you will.
It looks like an old Landover Discovery.
The larger size was what made it great. Fit more people comfortably especially people over 6ft and you can go off-road. The only options now are tundra and sequoia. And they are way over priced for off-road ready.
So finally Toyota realised that the 100, 200 and 300 models were mistakes. Those were not real off road vehicles but SUVs designed for fat American housewives and third world magnates.
This new model is a refreshing step in the right direction: smaller and nimbler.
I take my 200 everywhere. It is like a tractor. Nothing stops it, and it never breaks.
@somedude3423 has no idea what he/she is talking about. Especially when it comes to the 100 and 200 Series. They are universally considered some of the most rugged and reliable trucks ever built. The only difference in the U.S. models was the luxury features that where included and the higher price as a result.
This is just a LC Prado. Still great, but not a full on LC.
I think it's great that they have slimmed it down. I think the front end is hideous, but that's just me. I find it very interesting how canted over the engine is towards the passenger side.
that's because this is the 58 base trim level, which is a call back to the historic design it first had with the round headlights. the more modern looking version is the other trim levels. idk why TFL didn't show the other trim level
@@emikomina I still don't like the front ends of any of the trims. Others might, but it's definitely not my taste.
Haha I love it cool retro vibe
I recently traded in my 5th gen 4Runner on a 2021 Tundra Crewmax 1794 with a topper. I wanted the highway comfort and increased towing capacity of the Tundra, but was sad to give up the off-road capability of the 4Runner. The new Landcruiser 1958 just may be the answer. No vehicle is perfect, but this LC is checking off a LOT of boxes for me. Pretty sure the availability and finding one at MSRP will be impossible for a year or two.
Looks cool, but... The reason the original LC was so desirable came down to one simeple thing: typically, consumer vehicles have drivetrains that are designed and engineered to run for 10 - 12 years with no major failures. The LC, conversely, was specifically designed to run 25 years (!!) with no major failures, and that credo extended beyond just the DT, and included many seemingly lesser things, mounting brackets, suspension components, interior appointments like switches, blinker arms, etc. Plus, the engines, which were often considered somewhat underpowered, were always engineered to be very low-stressed; when you have large displacement like 4.5L, only making a couple hundred HP, the engine isn't working very hard EVER to push the vehicle down the road. Low compression, low RPM's, you've got a big horse carry a skinny girl; but new engines are different, they're squeezing every possible bit of performance out of them, hi compression, turbos, etc... That's a small pony (albeit a strong muscular one) carrying a big fat heavy guy. Which horse will get there quicker, gasping and sweating, and which one will get there a little later, trotting along steady and relaxed, and more importantly, ready to KEEP ON GOING, a lot further, without complaint. Also, until very recently, ALL LAND CRUISERS WERE BUILT IN JAPAN ONLY, where quality control was maintained to a higher degree, and, I believe, in a plant dedicated ONLY to the LC... That's WHY they were so good, so reliable, so bulletproof. This new one, it looks cool, has great features, nice tech, and a decent price; but it's no Land Cruiser. Maybe a 'Land Sprinter'..? Lastly, and apologies for the length of this comment for those who've made it this far, there is still ONE vehicle being built only in Japan, in the same plant for a very long time, engineered to go 25 years with no major failures, and for decades considered by many not only the equal of the Land Cruiser, but superior to it. A vehicle which was available in Europe and the Middle East but NO the US, known as the Nissan Patrol; but, since 2018, it HAS BEEN SECRETLY AVAILABLE ON OUR SHORES..! And that's new Nissan Armada/Infinity QX80. The previous Armada/QX80 were based on the Tundra truck platform; but starting in 2018, they're based on the International market Patrol platform, and still come with a big ol' lumbering V8 with oodles of torque and never breaks a sweat. Get 'em while you can, in this messed up world, one never knows whey they go the way o' the Dodo as well. Me, I"m saving up for the QX; it's a bit pricier, but you just can't beat that front end & grill... Lastly, this guy spouting the praises of the this new LC almost definitely knows what I just wrote, but I didn't hear him make that distinction... That sounds like a shill to me. Maybe that's why he gets to review the pre-production of the newly introduced LC. Watch it again, after reading this, and listen to how he sings about this new Tacoma in Land Cruiser clothes.
60s in the states never had a third row. I really wish this thing had a split rear hatch. That's one of the main things that make a LandCruiser. I'll buy one of these if I can get the first edition, but my FJ62 will still be my main ride.
Please look what is behind the blank switches! The base FJC had a connector behind it for enabling A-Trac which was meant only for the higher trim levels …$25 switch from Ebay upgraded your off-road capabilities
You on ih8dirt, bro?
Once you see a land rover discovery you can’t unsee it
Head to head comparison with 4-runner on trails would be great!
I like how much I love the base model. All the fancy stuff is great but you don’t need it to make as good truck. Toyota knows how to build a good truck,And it looks like the LC58 is no exception
I love it. I’m disgruntled about the NMH batteries, but it ticks _nearly_ every other box I could hope for. A turbo 6-cylinder would have been perfection because the hybrid adds extra complexity, weight, space reduction (raised rear deck), and expense.
Actually a NiMH battery is preferable. Proven reliability, less likely to catch fire, better cold weather performance, etc. Putting a similar KWh lithium battery has no benefits besides better packaging.
I was going to say the same as smrtguy. For an off-road vehicle you do not want lithium. They become prone to fire when jostled or damaged.
@@smrtguy77777 I had no idea. Thanks for the knowledge drop! I’d still be happy with the bi-turbo 6 cylinder for the reasons mentioned. However, this hybrid has great numbers.
Any idea if this is a new power plant? I don’t like buying first year engines.
NiMH is a huge plus, won’t spontaneously burst into flames like lithium batteries.
Get the upcoming lexus gx, mate. 3.4L turbo v6
I had a Land Cruiser in 1973 and I still miss it. Toyota is my favorite.
I’m not tripping over myself to get this power train. I like the styling. It’s definitely a miss not adding the third row or US vehicles. That’s one of the knocks on the 4Runner.
Everybody in the US was sad the 300 didnt come here, but i would rather this than the 300, it looks amazing and is probably more capable, nobody saw this coming for sure. I just wish it wasnt as expensive, this thing would be amazing at like $45k starting price.
Despite the LandRover-ish looks (which looks good btw) and the questionable engine option, the standard 4X4 rear diff arsenal across the range is awesome.
A great replacement for my former FJ60 but would like a tailgate over the hatchback. My FJ60 would hold five full sized golf bags and pull carts. Glad there’s no third row seats. If you need that buy an MPV. Fantastic looks.
Great review - thanks! Like the new LC but refuse to normalize dealer mark-ups… I’ll never pay more than MSRP so may be stuck with my 2021 Tacoma forever! 😉😎🙏🏼
wonderful review, you have gotten VERY good at these! I think the existing 5th gen 4runner still wins in many ways: the way the 2nd row folds is super wasteful in terms of space, the "arm rests" for the 3rd row waste space and the interior rear dimensions look the same as the 4runner, many welded brackets on the frame underneath look like a much thinner steel, the frame itself looks no beefier than that of the existing 5th gen, the reality of increased maintenance and failure points of a more complex powertrain exists regardless of who makes it, the brakes look the same as the brakes now in terms of both size and piston count, the UCAs and wheel arch design are not that different really, plus you have weird protrusions in the rear quarter of the wheel well, the 2nd row leg room is the same as 5th gen, the tech is more modern but with 2021 redesign of things in the 4runner it really doesn't matter a whole lot. basically, it is a newer, more complex truck, that will require and need EVERYTHING in order to get it to where you need it. moving the sway bar to behind the powertrain is an interesting choice as well...and not doing E-KDSS is odd, I suppose the sway bar disconnect on the higher trims helps. imo, better to stick with a 5th gen and modify it unless you want to daily it and need the torsen with full time awd.
I totally agree with you I guarantee the fifth generation 4Runner will be far more reliable than that vehicle. And the 4 L six-cylinder is One of the most reliable engines on the planet. You will not see me sell my fifth generation Trd off-road for any new version land cruiser. Big disappointment in my opinion.
I've owned two LC's, a 100 and a 200 series (current). This will be an interesting evolution. I certainly expect they'll outsell the previous versions just due to the price, but this changes what has been the main selling point of LC's for the past two decades: exclusivity. Like the vast majority of American drivers, I don't do anything remotely resembling serious 'off-road' driving. I once (accidentally) took a Mercury Villager minivan through an off-road course, so I have to laugh at all the jacked-up, giant wheel off-road machines people buy and customize so they can drive down a dirt road. I bought my LC's because I wanted something that would outlive the next apocalypse, while coddling me in luxury. The fact that it's unstoppable in snow is a nice plus, living in NE OH. The 100 and 200 series LC's had a reputation for being built by Japanese virgins who polished each part with a cloth diaper before bolting it on, and that's what you were paying for.
I'll be curious to see where this one goes...it seems to me a little like the "Mustang" thing with Ford, where they're throwing the name on something completely different, and watering down the brand in the process. Personally, I would've liked to have seen them release this vehicle under the FJ Cruiser brand and keep the Landcruiser as it was.
Totally agree. Whoever can't see this is an idiot
Totally agree with you, leave the LC alone. I can’t afford to buy a LC until it’s 20 years old anyway which is why I drive a 100 series, Landcruisers are about towing heavy trailers 1000 miles without breaking a sweat, not sure this one could. As much as I love this fantastic looking vehicle, This should have been badged as FJ cruiser.
If you're worried about the authenticity of this model just look to Australia where this version of the Land Cruisers (Prado) has been around since the 80's. They are proper long range mile munchers and genuinely rugged.
@@DiscoFang And Europe too. I have a 2011 LC 150, the prado. They are also popular in Asia as well
The FJ cruiser was essentially a prado anyhow, so it's still just a 4 door FJ if you want to think of it like that
More clearance underneath than my FJ cruiser. Got rid of those big bent pipes under the crossmember to engine bay. Stoked to see these around. (Stuck in 4WD) im good lol
The 4 cylinder wrangler was fantastic when I rented one around the hills of Pittsburgh plenty of torque for overtaking even at the high end with the 8 speed transmission. That being said it's sad if I got one I'd have to supercharge a 6 cylinder to have something fun with a manual transmission.
Traditional Landcruiser is solid front and rear axles.
Not since the 105 series... Even the 100 series was IFS... So it's been over 20 years since the Land Cruiser was Solid front axle
@andrevanderwalt2515 but a traditional toyota, as seen for the almost entirety of its brand, has been solid front and rear axles. I understand the need for IFS safety and comfortability over offroad ability.
Sorry for nitpicking, but as a 4x4 traditionalist, I see solid over ifs as being the hallmark of a traditional toyota 4x4 vehicle.
Much the same as when the bronco was released with IFS in the front, sad day for bronco traditionalists.
Just my 2 cents.
Props to Toyota for not putting in third row (at least in the US).
Looks great! Nice video.
Great video!