The Land Cruiser 1958 offers a more refined driving experience and superior handling compared to the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, complemented by a reputation for exceptional reliability. While the Ford and Jeep models specialize in off-road capabilities, the Land Cruiser excels as a versatile vehicle capable of handling various driving conditions. I just purchased the Land Cruiser 1958 and love it! It's hands-down the best value in the Land Cruiser/GX lineup. The fuel economy is fantastic; I'm getting 25 mpg on the highway and 22 combined, a huge improvement from my old vehicle's 14 mpg. Upgrading from a 2012 Tacoma, the 1958 Land Cruiser feels luxurious. Even the screen size, which I initially thought would be too small, is fine. I also prefer the cloth seats over the leather or pleather options. And the hard plastics with the Land Cruiser logo are great!
If it didn’t require premium Toyota would have said so. No car company wants you to use premium because they would love to advertise it uses regular, unless it really does require it.
It would be nice if they eventually came out with a non-hybrid, non-premium required, and still avail in non-3 row version. Doesn’t have to be fast (ie doesn’t have to be the TT from the GX).
@@paulm6481 Well you certainly do not have to worry about $ 50,000.00 or $ 70,000.00 because you can not afford either. By the way enjoy your cheap disposable Tahoe. A typical dead broke piss pot cheap SUV.
Pffft. If this is an ad for Toyota, then we are missing a check. Thats not this channel. Fair point on the mark ups. Luckily they are starting to go away slowly.
Can’t understand why Toyota didn’t develop a modern straight six for its truck line A four might be ok for a Tacoma or 4 runner as they came form 4cylinder Toyota pickup roots But a landcruiser has never been a 4 cylinder platform The fact is the current 4L v6 4Runner is more of a landcruiser then this thing ever will be They basically grafted the highlander rear body onto a cool looking front end and called it a day Lazy and cynical
But to be fair, this is marketed as LC in places such as the US, Canada, and Europe. Everywhere else is known as the prado, and it always had a 4 cylinder, whether it was gas or diesel. The only v6 it had was from the 4runner overseas in the previous generation.
Toyota has lost their minds. 8 inches of ground clearance, slow, small fuel tank, no useful cargo space, less than a Rav4 actually, priced at the same or higher than the GX....for what exactly? Less towing, worse warranty, significantly slower, no more fuel range with tiny tank, worse paint, worse interior, worse dealer network...again what is the purpose of this Land Cruiser? Imagine if it didnt have the hybrid system and cost 10k less....oh wait that's going to be the 4runner. Hopefully? Idk the whole TGNA-F platform is pretty disappointing. Its heavy, riddled with issues, strange compromises with interior space, fuel tanks, exhaust, high costs and concerning frame design where the rails change sizes multiple times. I can see these rotting out well before the payments end. I have no problem with this being a prado, this is just awfully equipped in america with a truly outrageous price. Should be 10-20k less, no hybrid system. Hoping the 4runner ends up closer to that mark.
Clear gas door 'premium only' instruction; you 'don't believe that' and will 'follow up on that' and 'get back' to the viewers... crickets among multitude of comments with this regard. You want to be taken seriously? Follow up on that or hold off your 'feelings', please.
I love the Landcruiser! We put our order in last September 2023 and finally took delivery 2 days ago. We have the 1958 edition, great build quality.
That’s a great rig, and we love the cloth seats!
The Land Cruiser 1958 offers a more refined driving experience and superior handling compared to the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, complemented by a reputation for exceptional reliability. While the Ford and Jeep models specialize in off-road capabilities, the Land Cruiser excels as a versatile vehicle capable of handling various driving conditions. I just purchased the Land Cruiser 1958 and love it! It's hands-down the best value in the Land Cruiser/GX lineup. The fuel economy is fantastic; I'm getting 25 mpg on the highway and 22 combined, a huge improvement from my old vehicle's 14 mpg. Upgrading from a 2012 Tacoma, the 1958 Land Cruiser feels luxurious. Even the screen size, which I initially thought would be too small, is fine. I also prefer the cloth seats over the leather or pleather options. And the hard plastics with the Land Cruiser logo are great!
An honest review...some things you like...some things you dont...thats fair. NOT all fluff and love...not all hate WTF toyota
thank you for it.
You bet, that’s what we try to do on all reviews. Thanks for watching.
16:40 slow down dude, it’s hard to understand with the fast mumbling.
Awesome review, thank you!
You should do an offroading review of this vehicle.
It’s already filmed, and currently in edit. 👍
@@TexasTruckChannel Awesome!
Always fun reviews, but I had a moment of worry when Craig started talking about the "banana holder." 😅
Let’s be honest, Craig is a sentence away from being cancelled half of the time. 😂
@@TexasTruckChannel That's why I like him!
Any updates on the premium gas situation? That might be a dealbreaker with the 4Runner for us if the LC “requires” it.
If it didn’t require premium Toyota would have said so. No car company wants you to use premium because they would love to advertise it uses regular, unless it really does require it.
It’s not really 8binches, more than 9 inch measured from the deferential. Website is incorrect
Other reviews 8.6 inches
like it and the GX550 overtrail , better cargo space for car camping ,overloading over the sequoia TRD PRO 3rd row /2nd row fold down seats
It would be nice if they eventually came out with a non-hybrid, non-premium required, and still avail in non-3 row version. Doesn’t have to be fast (ie doesn’t have to be the TT from the GX).
So did you get an answer from Toyota on the premium fuel only question? I’m curious to know if we can put mid grade fuel in it…
Tank size is my biggest gripe too. I wonder if there is room for an aftermarket tank or is there simply not enough room?
does it have enough payload ?
@@youtubecarspottersguide1yes
What I got from this video is the Texan accent is NOT easy to understand at all
Not a bad vehicle for $50,000. At above $70,000 it is a joke. For that price I get a Tahoe.
That’s because you can not afford a landcruiser. The Tahoe is a cheap POS disposable SUV. Typical bitter dead broke piss pot.
I love GM but what kind of Tahoe at 70k a stripped one sure
this is the first edition .... but the 1958 is more utilitarian
Okay Boomer.
@@paulm6481 Well you certainly do not have to worry about $ 50,000.00 or $ 70,000.00 because you can not afford either. By the way enjoy your cheap disposable Tahoe. A typical dead broke piss pot cheap SUV.
Another ad brought to you by,,,,, Toyota
Not happy for the increase of 10k from the old Prado .
Happy to wait for the dust to settle down.
Pffft. If this is an ad for Toyota, then we are missing a check. Thats not this channel.
Fair point on the mark ups. Luckily they are starting to go away slowly.
Can’t understand why Toyota didn’t develop a modern straight six for its truck line
A four might be ok for a Tacoma or 4 runner as they came form 4cylinder Toyota pickup roots
But a landcruiser has never been a 4 cylinder platform
The fact is the current 4L v6 4Runner is more of a landcruiser then this thing ever will be
They basically grafted the highlander rear body onto a cool looking front end and called it a day
Lazy and cynical
But to be fair, this is marketed as LC in places such as the US, Canada, and Europe. Everywhere else is known as the prado, and it always had a 4 cylinder, whether it was gas or diesel. The only v6 it had was from the 4runner overseas in the previous generation.
@@normanli7085 the prado had a V6 gasoline version in Australia
@joeblack1052 Yeah, that's the same as the 4runner v6
As FAR AS PRICE. IT GETS F-MINUS 🤮
Toyota has lost their minds. 8 inches of ground clearance, slow, small fuel tank, no useful cargo space, less than a Rav4 actually, priced at the same or higher than the GX....for what exactly? Less towing, worse warranty, significantly slower, no more fuel range with tiny tank, worse paint, worse interior, worse dealer network...again what is the purpose of this Land Cruiser? Imagine if it didnt have the hybrid system and cost 10k less....oh wait that's going to be the 4runner. Hopefully? Idk the whole TGNA-F platform is pretty disappointing. Its heavy, riddled with issues, strange compromises with interior space, fuel tanks, exhaust, high costs and concerning frame design where the rails change sizes multiple times. I can see these rotting out well before the payments end.
I have no problem with this being a prado, this is just awfully equipped in america with a truly outrageous price. Should be 10-20k less, no hybrid system. Hoping the 4runner ends up closer to that mark.
You don’t have to worry about it because you can not afford one.
@@RCFTE you're right, I could afford several 🤣
@@tommyistommy Seriously doubt it. Again, a bitter dead broke piss pot.
Thanks for your input Boomer.
@@iamthedutchbro that was a very well thought out and convincing argument, well done. I'm 33 btw 🤣
Clear gas door 'premium only' instruction; you 'don't believe that' and will 'follow up on that' and 'get back' to the viewers... crickets among multitude of comments with this regard.
You want to be taken seriously? Follow up on that or hold off your 'feelings', please.
Mpg on paper is bad and probably worst in real world
Especially since you have to put a decent all-terrain tire on it. MPG going down.
Owners so far are reporting low 20s average with nearly 30 on the highway
@dichesari
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That is a joke🤣🤣. A little kid sad excuse. Not even close to the REAL LANDCRUISER 300 sahara
COMMON ITS GARABGE FOR 70K ITS A TOY FOR THE MUD REALLY
lol this truck is pure trash
Fuck man
While off-road capable 99.9% of these sold will be tackling speed bumps in mall parking lots driven by wealthy stay-at-home moms.