LC looks better, is more understated, and gets better MPG. Will likely be a little more comfortable of a cruiser too, the new GX has some weird ergonomic choices in the front. Also FWIW a LC will always be more desirable than the Lexus equivalent, and thus have a better resale value - true back to the 80 series. Usually the Lexus models are 10-20% less on the second hand market vs the Toyota.
@@carguyeyedoc I like the look of the LC but I do think the GX looks better. I don't think there's any difference between them as far as resale is concerned. Older Lexus GX models hold their value incredibly well. It's the reliability that really makes them hold their value. Although who knows how either of these will hold up long term. Toyota hasn't been living up to their normal reputation for reliability lately. Overall I would much prefer a naturally aspirated engine on both of them.
@@hacob2004 I’d definitely prefer a V8 but with how many issues the 3.4tt has, I’d probably take the chance on their 2.4t hybrid. That’s the only downside of the new LC is the sound. I went from a turbo 4 in my last vehicle to a N/A V6 in my current and the sound difference is incredible. I love hammering it to hear it purr
Your first review LC absolutely had shot tires. I have no complaints with the handling on my LC 1958 on 33” KO3s, it’s actually surprising how well it’ll dance on mountain roads for an over-5,000 pound curb weight vehicle.
thanks for bringing us a quality video as always Topher! I love this land cruiser! My aunt and uncle live in Saudi and they have 2000's land cruisers and race them around the sand dunes so I have always been a fan of them.
70k for a Toyota shocked me. I looked at what a 1990 Land Cruiser cost when new and adjusted for inflation it was basically $70k. I guess cars didn't really get that much more expensive - wages just never caught up to inflation.
The real kick in the nuts is that the Land Cruiser of old is now called the Sequoia. This new LC is basically a 4Runner with a slightly nicer interior.
Hello from Japan. In Japan, we can't choose this powerful 2.4L turbo hybrid. We only have the weak 2.7 gasoline NA or 2.8 diesel. Americans are lucky. I always look forward to your channel.
For nearly $70k I'm hearing a lot of road noise on roads that look similar to mine. I thought this might be to next one in a couple of years but I guess not, apparently its hard to buy a new car when your aging Touareg does a lot right. All you hear in my car is the thudding from impact since it has a 45 aspect ratio, and this has a bit more sidewall. Nevermind.
The perfect SUV for those who can afford a second fun car to scratch that itch. If it has to be your “all-in-one” car, there’s definitely better $70k options out there that dont handle like absolute 🗑️
No surprise on the increase in mechanical grip--the "1958" trim Land Cruiser 250's are on 245 width, and the tires on this Land Cruiser 250 in the video are the typical 265 width. Makes all the difference. Anybody buying a 1958 edition Land Cruiser is advised to ditch those tires without delay. Put a nice tame all-terrain on or something.
If we rationalize too much LC isn’t it… I’d prefer the new GX550 overtrail but the average pricing difference is more like 10k and the LC design makes me smile more
@@JDMSwervo2001 $5000 bail if you get caught stealing a car. Get international students to steal them, then See ya. All Toyota products carry a very high insurance premium in Canada because they get shipped out of Montreal and sent over Sea's with no consequences. That why we buy Subaru! no one want them!
I think they should have offered the LC with the 3.4l to somewhat differentiate it from the Taco/4R, basically it has the name and a boxy body. I like the interior better than the GX/Taco/upcoming 4R. The LC needs a bigger fuel tank, 17.9 is ridiculous.
It might not be too late to buy a ‘24 4Runner, the last of the (relatively) affordable V6 powered Toyota trucks that will be reliable for 20+ years and 300K+ miles with routine maintenance. Not many left though. 😢
This would be a very nice vehicle $55k… $70k I’m maybe getting the GX or getting real leather with a GM vehicle that won’t have the troubles with the turbos Toyota will have for the next 5 years
Can Toyota learn to make their doors sound like doors and not tin cans. There are videos of cars from the 60’s and the door just clicks closed with basically no effort. It’s one of the most impressive sounds in the automotive industry.
@ what other cars do you got? also just a recommendation u really don’t have to do it but i was just wondering if u can do another rdx advance pov drive! that would be super cool, its fine if you dont. so you have the Highlander, sold the cx30, also why did you get the fwd version of it? My dad may get a cx90 phev.
@@faheemabbas3965means nothing here when the dealerships are there. You are essentially forced to buy package and stuff. So you’re paying around $65-$80k unless you have an affair with guy or a girl who works there, you ain’t getting crap for even $56k.
Who wants the premium package but without the darn sunroof? Toyota says there is no way around it, you have to get a sunroof. This should totally be optional. I personally hate them and would prefer more metal on the roof instead of glass.
@RCFTE You could say that if I were living in the usa BUT I'm not from usa and I know about the land cruiser 70, 250 (prado) and 300 so the the one who has no clue is you
@ neither you could afford 1% of their prices. Oh you’re in America lol you can’t even buy them. Toyota Land Cruiser is only manufactured in Asia. Most consumers are from middle east. Have some knowledge it’s ok to be American with knowledge
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Would love to hear the story on why you are banned from filming around the airport
For $70k I'm definitely getting a Lexus GX. I like the Land Cruiser but for the price it's hard to not consider it a disappointment.
LC looks better, is more understated, and gets better MPG. Will likely be a little more comfortable of a cruiser too, the new GX has some weird ergonomic choices in the front.
Also FWIW a LC will always be more desirable than the Lexus equivalent, and thus have a better resale value - true back to the 80 series. Usually the Lexus models are 10-20% less on the second hand market vs the Toyota.
this would be true if it was a 300 series Land Cruiser.
@@carguyeyedoc I like the look of the LC but I do think the GX looks better. I don't think there's any difference between them as far as resale is concerned. Older Lexus GX models hold their value incredibly well. It's the reliability that really makes them hold their value. Although who knows how either of these will hold up long term. Toyota hasn't been living up to their normal reputation for reliability lately. Overall I would much prefer a naturally aspirated engine on both of them.
but but.... Land Cruiser :(
@@hacob2004 I’d definitely prefer a V8 but with how many issues the 3.4tt has, I’d probably take the chance on their 2.4t hybrid. That’s the only downside of the new LC is the sound. I went from a turbo 4 in my last vehicle to a N/A V6 in my current and the sound difference is incredible. I love hammering it to hear it purr
Even through my iPhone speakers I can hear that crazy wind noise on the highway. Crazy.
Your first review LC absolutely had shot tires. I have no complaints with the handling on my LC 1958 on 33” KO3s, it’s actually surprising how well it’ll dance on mountain roads for an over-5,000 pound curb weight vehicle.
thanks for bringing us a quality video as always Topher! I love this land cruiser! My aunt and uncle live in Saudi and they have 2000's land cruisers and race them around the sand dunes so I have always been a fan of them.
70k for a Toyota shocked me. I looked at what a 1990 Land Cruiser cost when new and adjusted for inflation it was basically $70k. I guess cars didn't really get that much more expensive - wages just never caught up to inflation.
Exactly. Toyota’s have honestly never been cheap.
The real kick in the nuts is that the Land Cruiser of old is now called the Sequoia. This new LC is basically a 4Runner with a slightly nicer interior.
Just bought one love it!!!
Hello from Japan. In Japan, we can't choose this powerful 2.4L turbo hybrid. We only have the weak 2.7 gasoline NA or 2.8 diesel. Americans are lucky. I always look forward to your channel.
Trust me, 2.8 diesel is best power train. Japanese are lucky.
We aren’t lucky lmao we got this instead of the much better land cruiser 300 lol
damn that sequoia pulls 😮
yeah that thing just f*cks off. It's got about 100 more hp and tq than this LC though
For nearly $70k I'm hearing a lot of road noise on roads that look similar to mine. I thought this might be to next one in a couple of years but I guess not, apparently its hard to buy a new car when your aging Touareg does a lot right. All you hear in my car is the thudding from impact since it has a 45 aspect ratio, and this has a bit more sidewall. Nevermind.
The perfect SUV for those who can afford a second fun car to scratch that itch. If it has to be your “all-in-one” car, there’s definitely better $70k options out there that dont handle like absolute 🗑️
The 4Runner has basically always made the Prado irrelevant in North America.
No surprise on the increase in mechanical grip--the "1958" trim Land Cruiser 250's are on 245 width, and the tires on this Land Cruiser 250 in the video are the typical 265 width. Makes all the difference. Anybody buying a 1958 edition Land Cruiser is advised to ditch those tires without delay. Put a nice tame all-terrain on or something.
What did you do to get banned?
If we rationalize too much LC isn’t it… I’d prefer the new GX550 overtrail but the average pricing difference is more like 10k and the LC design makes me smile more
Curious what watch is that?
In Canada they advise not buying one for it will be stolen in the first 35 days lol. What a hole I live in.
ik. our grand highlander was stolen in the 5th month of ownership. Too many Toyota products stolen
Why are they being stolen?
@@JDMSwervo2001 they send them
to the middle east and africa. the wait times are insane too
@@JDMSwervo2001 $5000 bail if you get caught stealing a car. Get international students to steal them, then See ya. All Toyota products carry a very high insurance premium in Canada because they get shipped out of Montreal and sent over Sea's with no consequences. That why we buy Subaru! no one want them!
@@horebtk947 they get the better versions of the Land Cruiser why they want the neutered ones lol
I think they should have offered the LC with the 3.4l to somewhat differentiate it from the Taco/4R, basically it has the name and a boxy body. I like the interior better than the GX/Taco/upcoming 4R. The LC needs a bigger fuel tank, 17.9 is ridiculous.
These 4 banger powertrain will experience more stress compared to higher displacement powertrains.
Less than you think due to the hybrid engine.
It might not be too late to buy a ‘24 4Runner, the last of the (relatively) affordable V6 powered Toyota trucks that will be reliable for 20+ years and 300K+ miles with routine maintenance. Not many left though. 😢
The 4Runner makes the LC Prado irrelevant in America.
It’s nice but nothing like the original
has it become smaller than the last gen?
No. It is the same size. It is actually taller.
@@georgetown8986 ok thks
@@georgetown8986 It's actually 35mm shorter (2024 250 is 1935mm, 2017 200 series is 1970mm).
This would be a very nice vehicle $55k… $70k I’m maybe getting the GX or getting real leather with a GM vehicle that won’t have the troubles with the turbos Toyota will have for the next 5 years
Do this but with a bunch of Jeeps
Can Toyota learn to make their doors sound like doors and not tin cans.
There are videos of cars from the 60’s and the door just clicks closed with basically no effort. It’s one of the most impressive sounds in the automotive industry.
4cyl sound for the price, no thanks. Love your vids!
I am not a hater. I dislike criticizing. But 70k for a 4 cylinder? Never.
Do you still have the highlander?
We do, it’s been awesome
@ what other cars do you got? also just a recommendation u really don’t have to do it but i was just wondering if u can do another rdx advance pov drive! that would be super cool, its fine if you dont. so you have the Highlander, sold the cx30, also why did you get the fwd version of it? My dad may get a cx90 phev.
Maybe I'm a degenerate, but this vehicle is just GORGEOUS to me, especially in that color. I dunno what's happening to me.
This car isn’t worth it.. get a new 4Runner when they come out or the prior gen GX lightly used.
This makes the f150 lariat tremor or the Tahoe looks like a very good deal. 4 cylinder no thanks
Less ground clearance than a Crosstrek lol
70k for a 4 cylinder is wild
I'm a Toyota fan boy,but 70K for this?! I'd pass on this. Sorry
Hate the sound of that 4 banger, need at least a 6 cylinder
2024? Somebody needs to change the mistaker on thuis.
Not worth 70k at all. Would be more reasonable if it was down to 40k
It starts at around $56k USD
@@faheemabbas3965means nothing here when the dealerships are there. You are essentially forced to buy package and stuff. So you’re paying around $65-$80k unless you have an affair with guy or a girl who works there, you ain’t getting crap for even $56k.
The 4-cylinder is such a let down, gotta go gx for that v6
Once again, the Land Cruiser (Prado) will leave the US due to high prices.
you didn't really say "a spirited drive" did you?
Who wants the premium package but without the darn sunroof? Toyota says there is no way around it, you have to get a sunroof. This should totally be optional. I personally hate them and would prefer more metal on the roof instead of glass.
This is land cruiser prado not land cruiser
You mean Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
You mean it is really not a concern for you considering you can not afford one and you have never owned a Landcruiser and have absolutely no clue.
@RCFTE
You could say that if I were living in the usa
BUT
I'm not from usa and I know about the land cruiser 70, 250 (prado) and 300 so the the one who has no clue is you
Toyota Land Loser for 70k haha…hells to the no
Michigan and all your weird J turns.
For those shocked by the pricing, well, welcome to the Middle East.
What's the matter with the Middle East?
$70k for a hybrid 4Popper? It almost makes an ev a desirable option
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That engine is screaming for its life lol who are you kidding smooth lmfao?? Wind noise is crazy! Who's paying you to say this nonsense?
70k for a 4 cylinder toyota is crazy. wow
This is prado not original Land Cruiser
You have no clue and you could not afford one.
@ neither you could afford 1% of their prices. Oh you’re in America lol you can’t even buy them. Toyota Land Cruiser is only manufactured in Asia. Most consumers are from middle east. Have some knowledge it’s ok to be American with knowledge
Too short your pov,
“Mechanical grip”…. What other grip would it be lol?! No need to oversell it bruh.
Feel like the land cruiser is just so ugly compared to the previous generation. Looks ugly in my opinion.
Are you on Toyota’s payroll? Seems that’s at least 50% of your content lately.