►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ruclips.net/user/autogefuehl 00:00 all-new Land Cruiser J250 01:11 Length, wheels, offroad facts 03:22 Light signatures 03:47 Interior: doors and steering 04:34 Seats and comfort 05:11 Cockpit and user interface 07:02 Instruments and infotainment 07:44 Rear seats 09:16 Trunk / boot 10:21 3rd seating row 12:03 Engines #Toyota #ToyotaLandCruiser Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
Hey thomas I wanna ask about a video that you uploaded and then removed, I'm talking about the FERRARI PUROSANGUE, I think the car was in blue color. May I ask why you removed it?. I liked that video a lot more than the other video where you review the car in the snow. Thank you for clarifying.
Land Cruise is used for rescruer, War zone, and all kinds of applications when the environment is like hell. Hybrid is very smart and well proven technology, reliable, and efficient. More durable than any Turbo gasoline engines and any diesel post 2008 with complicated expensive emission systems. All way with hybrid if possible. Toyota with NiMh battery and hybrid technology since 1998. EV is stupid for such applications. We still need heat generator (ICE) and long range. Any EV will dropped the range as much as 40% in cold weather. But not hybrid.
Leather is disgusting, why people still opt to sit over dead animal skin is troublesome. Toyota is still way late to the new energy game, the Leopard 5 will leave this Prado in the dust: this Toyota is a hybrid with a foolish electric motor and a 1.87kWh battery. Why in this world is not Toyota making this as a PHEV run by two electric motors and an efficient smaller ICE range extender could only be attributed to their undeniable wish to sell lots of fossil fuels.
I really feel like Toyota have knocked it out of the park with this one. It looks fantastic and if it is even better than previous models both on and off road, sounds like a win-win all around.
The retro look brings back memories. My family lived in South America in 1970s , the standard executive car for the company were Toyota LandCrusiers and VW Beetles ( they wouldn’t over heat in 42 Celsius temps) and Landcruisers would never get stuck in unpaved muddy roads . My family’s other car was. Mercedes from those years also built like a tank . I currently own a Toyota 4 Runner which is a Japanese Tank , can’t wait to see the Lexus version of this new Land Cruiser. When we came back to the US , my dad missed his Beetle so much .. he bought a Porsche 911 .. honestly not as indestructible as the Beetle
0:27 Thomas perfectly co-ordinated with the car's colours, again! 🤗 This man has style. 5:44 The Japanese are just so sensible with their separate A/C controls. Bravo.
This is the car I have been waiting for! So very cool design, and will run forever. Can't wait to see the non-First Edition models coming out, as this is not my cup of tea. Great, great review once again, Thomas! I have been watching your videos almost since the beginning, and it's so amazing to see the progress and your enthusiasm evolving. Thank you for the ever-so interesting content and keep up the great work! Greetings from Finland!
A good reason to buy a 7 seater is having 3 kids requiring kid seats. The presence of isofix in the 3rd row is thus important. It doesn't look like it has bu would be good if reviewers mention this.
Almost a year later, I still think this is the best colour coordinated car review on this channel. I know you coordinate your clothes with the car colours on all the reviews, but this one is excellently done.
Toyota nailed it with this one, and it'll be another product to sell like hot cakes. For those who want the old Defender's ruggedness but don't wanna take risks with a product from a brand-new company (Ineos Grenadier, though I like it a lot) or don't wanna go with a higher budget (Merc), this may be the "go-to" for them. Thanks for the video once again, Thomas. You always deliver the information perfectly and straight to the point!
At 6:40 it looks like you can't engage low range with open central diff? In other images of Land Cruiser 250 it apeared another 4x4 set up console. Can anyone please clear this aspect, because this would make a huge difference!
This pretty much ticks every box. Better looking than the defender and g wagon and most likely as good or better off road. Love the retro design elements mixing old with new. This might end up being toyotas best selling car. I will definitely be getting one the next time I change and it will be my first toyota.
But they should clarify their land cruiser line-up... Because if you go to a toyota dealer in south africa for example, a land cruiser could be 10 completely different cars... There's the 76 series, this new one, the prado, the v8 supersport... It's very messy
@@bringbacktheolddislike305 Depending on the market, names are altered. If you think this is messy, take a look at how the Nissan Sunny/Versa changes names in different markets, and if you look into previous generations, you're in an actual mess.
Thanks for a great review and a great tool, nice presentation. When I buy this vehicle, the first thing I will do is take the spare tire out of its slot at the bottom, buy a nice cover and put it in, instead of buying the 7-seater version, I will buy the 5-seater version and when I go long distances, maybe if I have room in the trunk, I will keep the spare tires in the trunk of the vehicle. When they are on the bottom, it is not very practical to use and they get very dirty.
Toyota has hit the target 🎯 what brilliant modern retro style we have been waiting for. So glad Toyota did not follow other OEM with touch screens, good old push buttons for practicality. Beauty with reliability ❤ 🇬🇧
Love almost everything about this. Its got hints of the FJ and looks like they took some inspiration from the new Bronco too. The only thing I really hate is that they got rid of the electric sliding back window. The pop-up one is just inferior in terms of functionality. Its probably one of my favorite features on my 4Runner.
As a happy 2020 Land Rover Defender owner, I must say this looks strikingly similar in many places. I do also see Bronco in there. I don’t really see Land Cruiser, but we’re really just comparing boxes on wheels at the end of the day. Lovely review as always guys!
@@chileshemubanga3594 I researched the FJ62 and I do agree with you. After seeing that, I do see a mash up of the current Defender and the FJ62. Either way, I think it’s a cool design. I’d happily have this new Land Cruiser, alongside my Defender. That’d be a nice problem to have
another land rover fanboy that has buyer's remorse is making it about themselves when they see a better vehicle than a land rover, which is basically almost every car in existence 😂😂😂
You know, for what it is as a highly capable off-road machine, I think the styling and features are fantastic and can’t wait to see it in person!!! Thanks Thomas!
wow, 2 of my all-time favourites back-2-back ! Of cars I've had, J120 left biggest impression - so completely fit for purpose......J250 with styling to match.
I think the exterior styling of this is quite nice. The crisp angles all over really convey the ruggedness and off-road capabilities. Design of the front and rear lights is pretty good (with the exception of that tiny turn signa at the rear). The interior looks a bit cheaper than I would've hoped for a car that will probably be quite expensive. It just looks very plastic-y, whereas in many of the previous gens of the LC, it was quite luxurious for a capable truck. All of the physical buttons are nice, though, and the rectangular overlapping dash elements are a nice and unique design touch. The all-digital instruments are disappointing. Responsiveness of the central screen looks very nicely responsive, though. And yes, I also prefer fixed rear floor mats, but hopefully they know what they're doing. I have to say that the third row being typical fold down seats instead of the sideways-folding seats like the old LCs is a little sad, although these are of course much more practical. I'm now very curious what the bigger version looks like and how it's different than this one.
Great review. It's very rare to hear reviewers mentioning that the Prado is sold in Africa other than just mentioning Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. I'm from Kenya and the Prado is a status symbol, hugely popular on our roads. The popularity and association with Government agencies, politicians and bisiness people has made it the dream car for most people. So, next time it would be great to hear reviewers, especially from Europe and America, mention Africa as markets for vehicles like this one. Thank you.
I just got back from Morocco (Fes) and couldn't believe how many Range Rovers I saw out there, more than Prados I think. Very surprised to say the least!
Prados are incredibly popular in Australia too.There was some concern they might not be as long lasting as the bigger Landcruisers but we are seeing some clock up over 500,000km with no major problems.A saw one that had done 950,000 km.A friend has one that has done 330,000 km including towing and it still feels and looks almost new.
Hello from Canada, this looks really good but happened to your 2 door Land Cruiser? 🤔We were so jealous of Europe's access to a more compact 2 door Toyota 4X4.
Very good interior & exterior reviews. This video allows viewers to see (and experience) what the new Land Cruizer Prado is all about! Very functional LC that will leave up to its heritage.
I'm not a 4WD person at all, but that is a nice bit of kit. Plus we know down here in 🇦🇺🦘, Toyota 4WDs take our harsh outback conditions. Well done Toyota. 👍
This new Prado is a downgraded model for us they will give us 2.4T with 280PS while the previous V6 4.0 can make 271PS so only 10 horsepower difference and it's not that big so I prefer the previous 4.0 V6 on the old Prado against the 2.4T and I hope Toyota release for our market the 3.4T because it can make 349PS around 70 horsepower difference and that good Second thing the new Prado only has front EKDSS only, while the old Prado had the old KDSS but was in the front and rear Third thing and this one not only in Toyota its general in car industry that I don't like the digital gauge at all i want the old analogue gauges back like what Toyota did for the land cruiser they didn't remove the gauge analogue
I agree with you on all points. They should at very least give an option for customer if we want digital or analogue gauges. I would definitelygo for analogue ones.
In general, I think Toyota's design team is doing some good stuff. They hit a home run with the RAV4, and then hit it out of the park with the Grand Highlander. This Land Cruiser is another great design. Not quite perfected yet maybe, but give it a couple of years and a transition to the solid state batteries, and it should be at it's best. I really like these three models.
@@lettuce1305 may be but see the headlamp rings are have a cut on the upper side. Of course the land cruiser has its own styling but I feel inspiration was the defender.
The Toyota Prado still has useless boot space with 7 seats up, yet I love it anyway. I hope they produce a version that carries the spare tyre at the back. For the overlanding community and here in Africa its very important that we can install long range tanks underneath
I wonder how popular the 5 seater will be. Personally i never have enough people in a car with me to warrant 7 seats so having extra boot space/storage would be far more practical.
Looks very cool. Great vid, thanks for showing us the cabin details. However, why can't Europe have the option of the USA engine (4-cylinder petrol turbo hybrid)? It has 325ps and 630Nm, and compared to the turbodiesel it will probably have better L/100km and emissions. It complies with Euro6/7 because in essence it's the engine from the Lexus RX500h, which is on sale in Europe. Why is Toyota not giving us the most efficient engine? 🤔
Would love that Thomas shows this car to the German car makers how they should build their cars...THE LONG TERM QUALITY AND REALIABILITY part..😂😂😂 Sorry but that is the first thing that comes to write 😂
Nice car, I like the design both inside and outside to, but as for the engine for European market I think a 3 liter V6 diesel would be better for such a big car, especially if you want to tow more than 2,5 ton. As for the review, good job Thomas, as always! We like Autogefühl !!! Greetings from Hungary and Transilvania! 👏👏👏
Like the design. Like all the improvements. Worthy updates on the Prado. Pity about the engines. I would have expected a competition to the Ford Everest V6 (also VW Amarok). A nice V6 diesel would have been great. I assume it would have put it against the LC 300. Great review, great car.
The reliability will be second to none and for many many buyers out there that will be enough. Overall a much improved and attractive new model - not LR luxury but good enough for any undecided buyer to fall for the Land Cruiser besides the fact that stealing a Land Cruiser will be a lot harder than it is for any Land Rover... Toyota has now hit the hot spot and Ineos prospective customers will certainly give it a good look as well. We can only hope Toyota will restraint from exaggerating its prices like LR and Ineos have done... if it does then it will have a very large chunk of the market for itself...
Yes I like the look of this a lot. If I heard correctly, should be able to get a good spec, without animal skins, and with a hybrid that might not attract a massive environment tax here in France. Looks great too. Perfect replacement for my Wrangler 4xe??
@@mohammeds5458 well obviously because using the skins of defenceless terrified exploited brutalised victims is a horrific, disgraceful thing to do, especially as we know it’s entirely unnecessary and there are far better, less archaic materials available, which also happen to be much better for the planet too. So any good, decent, progressive person should always try to avoid using animal skins. The added benefit of course is that cloth seats get less hot in the summer and less cold in the winter, and usually breathe better and can reduce weight, hence most prestige manufacturers are now progressing back towards them. I’m surprised you have to ask……did you not know this?
Also: animal skin seats can be really uncomfortable. I have partial animal skin/alcantara seats in my car, and I find them quite painful after an hour or so in the car.
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00:00 all-new Land Cruiser J250
01:11 Length, wheels, offroad facts
03:22 Light signatures
03:47 Interior: doors and steering
04:34 Seats and comfort
05:11 Cockpit and user interface
07:02 Instruments and infotainment
07:44 Rear seats
09:16 Trunk / boot
10:21 3rd seating row
12:03 Engines
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Hey thomas I wanna ask about a video that you uploaded and then removed, I'm talking about the FERRARI PUROSANGUE, I think the car was in blue color. May I ask why you removed it?. I liked that video a lot more than the other video where you review the car in the snow. Thank you for clarifying.
Hybrids are stupid, hard pass. Needs to be either a 100% EV or Diesel in the USA
Land Cruise is used for rescruer, War zone, and all kinds of applications when the environment is like hell.
Hybrid is very smart and well proven technology, reliable, and efficient. More durable than any Turbo gasoline engines and any diesel post 2008 with complicated expensive emission systems. All way with hybrid if possible. Toyota with NiMh battery and hybrid technology since 1998. EV is stupid for such applications. We still need heat generator (ICE) and long range. Any EV will dropped the range as much as 40% in cold weather. But not hybrid.
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Leather is disgusting, why people still opt to sit over dead animal skin is troublesome. Toyota is still way late to the new energy game, the Leopard 5 will leave this Prado in the dust: this Toyota is a hybrid with a foolish electric motor and a 1.87kWh battery. Why in this world is not Toyota making this as a PHEV run by two electric motors and an efficient smaller ICE range extender could only be attributed to their undeniable wish to sell lots of fossil fuels.
I really feel like Toyota have knocked it out of the park with this one. It looks fantastic and if it is even better than previous models both on and off road, sounds like a win-win all around.
This is what's pop out when you stuff the Land Rover, Jeep, Range Rover design into an AI. Toyota, as usual, did absolutely nothing design vise.
@@humushumus2219 🤦🏼
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@@humushumus2219 Keep hating, loser; probably it helps you to have a nice sleep. I also feel sorry that Toyota didn't hire a genius designer like you.
@humushumus221 it's based on the fj 60 design you nincompoop
wow, finally toyota made a car that is nice to look at. this robust and classic exterior is awesome.
Don't forget the new Prius. Toyota just like kia and Hyundai, really stepping up in terms of design
New Land Cruiser looks great! Looking forward to seeing the 2025 redesigned 4runner! 🤞🤞
Its not robust at all ! Just look how much electronics are squeezed into this luxury family hauler
@@mohnnadmercedes8246Toyota have never had a problem making reliable electronics. Don't confuse this with the German or British marques.
@@mohnnadmercedes8246 I don't recall hearing about Toyotas having electrical problems, unlike certain "luxury" brands
The retro look brings back memories. My family lived in South America in 1970s , the standard executive car for the company were Toyota LandCrusiers and VW Beetles ( they wouldn’t over heat in 42 Celsius temps) and Landcruisers would never get stuck in unpaved muddy roads . My family’s other car was. Mercedes from those years also built like a tank . I currently own a Toyota 4 Runner which is a Japanese Tank , can’t wait to see the Lexus version of this new Land Cruiser. When we came back to the US , my dad missed his Beetle so much .. he bought a Porsche 911 .. honestly not as indestructible as the Beetle
Thanks for sharing!
Don’t worry about the stabilizizers. Your videos are very well done. I would say one of the most professional car review channels. 🇨🇦
A ton of people are going to retrofit those circle headlights. They look soo much better than the Lego lights on the other trim
0:27 Thomas perfectly co-ordinated with the car's colours, again! 🤗 This man has style. 5:44 The Japanese are just so sensible with their separate A/C controls. Bravo.
I have already booked this car here in Melbourne, Australia.
Releasing in Australia mid 2024.
Impressed you made the effort to match your outfit with the J250 colours.
Thanks Thomas, thorough review as always.
I have always love older Land Cruiser & IMO this is perfect because it mixed old looks with new technology!
Thomas is on fire these days 🔥
We like!!😃
Great reviews!
in your service!
Scorching, indeed!😁
at your service Tom 😉@@autogefuehl
This is the car I have been waiting for! So very cool design, and will run forever. Can't wait to see the non-First Edition models coming out, as this is not my cup of tea. Great, great review once again, Thomas! I have been watching your videos almost since the beginning, and it's so amazing to see the progress and your enthusiasm evolving. Thank you for the ever-so interesting content and keep up the great work! Greetings from Finland!
Not so fast….this is old Toyota, this is new Toyota.
better get a second or third job to cover that dealer markup.... @@donaldchee
Well, i wouldn't expect that 2.8 diesel to run forever.
@@mar7739 it’s the same diesel engine used in previous gen and it’s incredibly reliable and long-living with proper driving and maintenance.
No, it isn't, sorry.@@Nordheide
Great presentation, never thought such a vehicle would make me more excited than modern "sports cars"! Awesome looks
A good reason to buy a 7 seater is having 3 kids requiring kid seats. The presence of isofix in the 3rd row is thus important. It doesn't look like it has bu would be good if reviewers mention this.
Actually more interesting looking than a Defender. Much better executed “return to old form” than the Defender
Almost a year later, I still think this is the best colour coordinated car review on this channel. I know you coordinate your clothes with the car colours on all the reviews, but this one is excellently done.
Toyota nailed it with this one, and it'll be another product to sell like hot cakes.
For those who want the old Defender's ruggedness but don't wanna take risks with a product from a brand-new company (Ineos Grenadier, though I like it a lot) or don't wanna go with a higher budget (Merc), this may be the "go-to" for them.
Thanks for the video once again, Thomas. You always deliver the information perfectly and straight to the point!
People who can afford Mercs and JLR won't buy this. People with less money, will. Excellent car. Excellent reliability. Zero style. Zero prestige.
At 6:40 it looks like you can't engage low range with open central diff? In other images of Land Cruiser 250 it apeared another 4x4 set up console. Can anyone please clear this aspect, because this would make a huge difference!
@@miyahtallulah Zero style and prestige? Like your brain?
wow bro thank you for doing this, i was waiting for you guys to do this :D
This pretty much ticks every box. Better looking than the defender and g wagon and most likely as good or better off road. Love the retro design elements mixing old with new. This might end up being toyotas best selling car. I will definitely be getting one the next time I change and it will be my first toyota.
But they should clarify their land cruiser line-up... Because if you go to a toyota dealer in south africa for example, a land cruiser could be 10 completely different cars... There's the 76 series, this new one, the prado, the v8 supersport... It's very messy
@@bringbacktheolddislike305 Depending on the market, names are altered. If you think this is messy, take a look at how the Nissan Sunny/Versa changes names in different markets, and if you look into previous generations, you're in an actual mess.
Better looking than the Defender? Not even close. Side aspect is 1970s Morris Marina. Horrible.
@@miyahtallulahthe new defender is meh
Defender got far better looking as classic than this one.
Thanks for a great review and a great tool, nice presentation.
When I buy this vehicle, the first thing I will do is take the spare tire out of its slot at the bottom, buy a nice cover and put it in, instead of buying the 7-seater version, I will buy the 5-seater version and when I go long distances, maybe if I have room in the trunk, I will keep the spare tires in the trunk of the vehicle. When they are on the bottom, it is not very practical to use and they get very dirty.
My mom used to have an '01 land cruiser and this reminds a lot of that and it makes me nostalgic
I love the circular headlights 😊 sweet vehicle to look at!!
These are going to be impossible to actually get.
Marked up like crazy.
Fucking dealers 😡
It looks like a big Jimny ❤
Great review again !!
Great Thomas gets the newest cars first. Thank you ,and the team.
Thomas does the best reviews!😊
I really want this car. Can't wait for the full driving review
Toyota has hit the target 🎯 what brilliant modern retro style we have been waiting for. So glad Toyota did not follow other OEM with touch screens, good old push buttons for practicality. Beauty with reliability ❤ 🇬🇧
I love the style, content and production quality of your videos Thomas. 👍🏻😀
Love almost everything about this. Its got hints of the FJ and looks like they took some inspiration from the new Bronco too. The only thing I really hate is that they got rid of the electric sliding back window. The pop-up one is just inferior in terms of functionality. Its probably one of my favorite features on my 4Runner.
Really in dusty and muddy, cold conditions, like Mongolia. That’s always break. Very rarely used
I like it very much, back to past kind of design 😉😊
As a happy 2020 Land Rover Defender owner, I must say this looks strikingly similar in many places. I do also see Bronco in there. I don’t really see Land Cruiser, but we’re really just comparing boxes on wheels at the end of the day. Lovely review as always guys!
Land cruiser FJ62 is there.
Sell it before it break down 🤣
Look at older Land Cruisers and you'll see the similarities
@@chileshemubanga3594 I researched the FJ62 and I do agree with you. After seeing that, I do see a mash up of the current Defender and the FJ62. Either way, I think it’s a cool design. I’d happily have this new Land Cruiser, alongside my Defender. That’d be a nice problem to have
another land rover fanboy that has buyer's remorse is making it about themselves when they see a better vehicle than a land rover, which is basically almost every car in existence 😂😂😂
Lovely vehicle and really like the design and styling. Made me laugh you trying out the far rear seats!
You know, for what it is as a highly capable off-road machine, I think the styling and features are fantastic and can’t wait to see it in person!!! Thanks Thomas!
wow, 2 of my all-time favourites back-2-back ! Of cars I've had, J120 left biggest impression - so completely fit for purpose......J250 with styling to match.
I think the exterior styling of this is quite nice. The crisp angles all over really convey the ruggedness and off-road capabilities. Design of the front and rear lights is pretty good (with the exception of that tiny turn signa at the rear). The interior looks a bit cheaper than I would've hoped for a car that will probably be quite expensive. It just looks very plastic-y, whereas in many of the previous gens of the LC, it was quite luxurious for a capable truck. All of the physical buttons are nice, though, and the rectangular overlapping dash elements are a nice and unique design touch. The all-digital instruments are disappointing. Responsiveness of the central screen looks very nicely responsive, though. And yes, I also prefer fixed rear floor mats, but hopefully they know what they're doing. I have to say that the third row being typical fold down seats instead of the sideways-folding seats like the old LCs is a little sad, although these are of course much more practical. I'm now very curious what the bigger version looks like and how it's different than this one.
well i think i heard that this model will be cheaper
The outfit coordination is amazing today.
Been waiting for it for a long time. And what better channel then yours. 😉😎
Great review. It's very rare to hear reviewers mentioning that the Prado is sold in Africa other than just mentioning Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. I'm from Kenya and the Prado is a status symbol, hugely popular on our roads. The popularity and association with Government agencies, politicians and bisiness people has made it the dream car for most people. So, next time it would be great to hear reviewers, especially from Europe and America, mention Africa as markets for vehicles like this one. Thank you.
Same thing here in Gabon.
I just got back from Morocco (Fes) and couldn't believe how many Range Rovers I saw out there, more than Prados I think. Very surprised to say the least!
Prados are incredibly popular in Australia too.There was some concern they might not be as long lasting as the bigger Landcruisers but we are seeing some clock up over 500,000km with no major problems.A saw one that had done 950,000 km.A friend has one that has done 330,000 km including towing and it still feels and looks almost new.
Like the retro look, colour and leather seats 😊. This variant can easily sell along side the current Prado variant. Greetings from Mzansi 🇿🇦
Hello from Canada, this looks really good but happened to your 2 door Land Cruiser? 🤔We were so jealous of Europe's access to a more compact 2 door Toyota 4X4.
In love with this car.
I love how this man lives in the most technologically advanced country in the world, but uses a folding tape measure lol.
Very good interior & exterior reviews. This video allows viewers to see (and experience) what the new Land Cruizer Prado is all about! Very functional LC that will leave up to its heritage.
Nice work. This is the car I’m waiting for.
I'm not a 4WD person at all, but that is a nice bit of kit. Plus we know down here in 🇦🇺🦘, Toyota 4WDs take our harsh outback conditions. Well done Toyota. 👍
I think Toyota has nailed the design on this one. Good job.
That toy car is a nice touch. Landcruiser is such a legendary car. Hope to see it soon on UK roads.
Probably the best 4 x4 for the real world... Basically it'll go anywhere and last forever
This new Prado is a downgraded model for us they will give us 2.4T with 280PS while the previous V6 4.0 can make 271PS so only 10 horsepower difference and it's not that big so I prefer the previous 4.0 V6 on the old Prado against the 2.4T and I hope Toyota release for our market the 3.4T because it can make 349PS around 70 horsepower difference and that good
Second thing the new Prado only has front EKDSS only, while the old Prado had the old KDSS but was in the front and rear
Third thing and this one not only in Toyota its general in car industry that I don't like the digital gauge at all i want the old analogue gauges back like what Toyota did for the land cruiser they didn't remove the gauge analogue
I agree with you on all points. They should at very least give an option for customer if we want digital or analogue gauges. I would definitelygo for analogue ones.
Thomas is so tall he makes every vehicle look reasonably sized. I can't tell if this is a oversized road monster or a nice compact offroader 😂
Finally some good looking vehicles from Toyota this year. Very Retro
Has FJ Cruiser vibes.
It looks partially (at least) inspired by the new defender and I love it!
yeah but the defender is exponentially uglier
I would choose for the Toyota instead Mereces G klasse.
Pretty cool! Thanks Thomas!
Looks really good inside and out. I can imagine myself driving in Arizona to the Grand Canyon in this 😉
In general, I think Toyota's design team is doing some good stuff. They hit a home run with the RAV4, and then hit it out of the park with the Grand Highlander. This Land Cruiser is another great design. Not quite perfected yet maybe, but give it a couple of years and a transition to the solid state batteries, and it should be at it's best. I really like these three models.
Does this design language of Land Cruiser looks familiar to you??
@@Aristotlein21stcentury what are you trying to suggest? Similar to the Defender? Nah I disagree they had the Landcruiser FJ from years back.
@@lettuce1305 may be but see the headlamp rings are have a cut on the upper side. Of course the land cruiser has its own styling but I feel inspiration was the defender.
any news on pricing for European market?
Bummer that you only get rounded headlights on FE and it’s not an option on non standard models:/
Love what Toyota have done. Can not wait to get my hands on.
I actually like the round headlights more than the triple beam.
Hope Thomas review the Land Cruiser LC300 version.
Nice video.
Nice that Toyota are really not making anymore boring cars and others.
Akio Toyoda’s moto and principle was “no more boring cars’
Absolutely love this, fancy the higher spec version next year potentially.
The Toyota Prado still has useless boot space with 7 seats up, yet I love it anyway. I hope they produce a version that carries the spare tyre at the back. For the overlanding community and here in Africa its very important that we can install long range tanks underneath
I wonder how popular the 5 seater will be. Personally i never have enough people in a car with me to warrant 7 seats so having extra boot space/storage would be far more practical.
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Nice review. Really like the (re-) design of the Land Cruiser 👍
Looks very cool. Great vid, thanks for showing us the cabin details.
However, why can't Europe have the option of the USA engine (4-cylinder petrol turbo hybrid)?
It has 325ps and 630Nm, and compared to the turbodiesel it will probably have better L/100km and emissions.
It complies with Euro6/7 because in essence it's the engine from the Lexus RX500h, which is on sale in Europe.
Why is Toyota not giving us the most efficient engine? 🤔
There will be a hybrid available later on
Yes, but it will be a mild hybrid turbodiesel.
Which will also be thirsty and lack power compared to the turbo petrol ‘full hybrid’.
Would love that Thomas shows this car to the German car makers how they should build their cars...THE LONG TERM QUALITY AND REALIABILITY part..😂😂😂
Sorry but that is the first thing that comes to write 😂
You're the best Thomas
Nice car, I like the design both inside and outside to, but as for the engine for European market I think a 3 liter V6 diesel would be better for such a big car, especially if you want to tow more than 2,5 ton.
As for the review, good job Thomas, as always! We like Autogefühl !!! Greetings from Hungary and Transilvania! 👏👏👏
really excited for the 2.8 1GD turbo diesel hybrid with the 8 speed auto.
A proper V6 Diesel for Europe would be a wet dream
Diesel is the reason why they are so great and why everyone prefers them
I really wished that Toyota offered that 2.8L Turbo Diesel here in the States...
That particular engine is lit 👑
But Murica hates diesel.
@@destroyedsoul1791 America doesn't hate diesel. Liberal politicians hate diesel..
Diesel is sh1t. A four cylinder diesel is noisy, dirty and expensive to maintain. Nothing to do with silly USA politics
@@markjonz Toyota's diesels are amazing little engines. I don't know what you are talking about..
Always loved FJ. Good to see a ripened version of it under Land Cruiser label. Waiting for black colour!
I like what Toyota has done to this vehicle design wise it's more than acceptable I like it. Good review Thomas 👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Like the design. Like all the improvements. Worthy updates on the Prado.
Pity about the engines. I would have expected a competition to the Ford Everest V6 (also VW Amarok).
A nice V6 diesel would have been great. I assume it would have put it against the LC 300.
Great review, great car.
The reliability will be second to none and for many many buyers out there that will be enough. Overall a much improved and attractive new model - not LR luxury but good enough for any undecided buyer to fall for the Land Cruiser besides the fact that stealing a Land Cruiser will be a lot harder than it is for any Land Rover... Toyota has now hit the hot spot and Ineos prospective customers will certainly give it a good look as well. We can only hope Toyota will restraint from exaggerating its prices like LR and Ineos have done... if it does then it will have a very large chunk of the market for itself...
FJ Cruiser vibes with better driver visibility. After market is really gonna go crazy with this one.
A real modern classic. So glad we are going back to nice proportioned vehicles.
Brilliant design!
The leather on the seats looks a bit nasty but the car itself looks great 👍👍
Wow! I would take one 100% on this spec and color!!
Great review buddy good job.
Great job, Toyota.
you must huff glue....
Love the design. I thinks it can hold for decades. And touch/physical controls proportion on point. Previous gen now looks like it's from early 2000
The presenter is Very Detailed Oriented and concise. Excellent Review.
Beautiful car and pretty color.
That hard plastic above the transmission tunnel will get scratched very badly if someone put their feet over it. 😢
Is already looking scuffed. What was the designer thinking. I put this to Toyota Australia telling them to put carpet.
Yes I like the look of this a lot. If I heard correctly, should be able to get a good spec, without animal skins, and with a hybrid that might not attract a massive environment tax here in France.
Looks great too. Perfect replacement for my Wrangler 4xe??
Why without animal skin?
@@mohammeds5458 well obviously because using the skins of defenceless terrified exploited brutalised victims is a horrific, disgraceful thing to do, especially as we know it’s entirely unnecessary and there are far better, less archaic materials available, which also happen to be much better for the planet too. So any good, decent, progressive person should always try to avoid using animal skins.
The added benefit of course is that cloth seats get less hot in the summer and less cold in the winter, and usually breathe better and can reduce weight, hence most prestige manufacturers are now progressing back towards them.
I’m surprised you have to ask……did you not know this?
Also: animal skin seats can be really uncomfortable. I have partial animal skin/alcantara seats in my car, and I find them quite painful after an hour or so in the car.
@@zoid9969 indeed, and can be less supportive/gripping in tight turns etc.
@@alanprice9938
That's total pure BS I've never heard it before.
I currently cruise through Europe with my dog in a Seat Ateca. This is definitely high up there as an awesome replacement to aim for in the future.
finally a car with real buttons. quite a rare sightings these days
Spot on, so nearly! My perfect suv would be the Suzuki jimmy if it was larger with four doors…. What a classic that would be…..
Very nice video!!! I'm not a Toyota guy but from this review I like the new land cruiser very much.
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You are amazing reviewer. Love your style.
Thanks 🙏 please recommend!
The last one looked like a poorly-proportioned child's toy. This is refined and practical without looking snobbish. I like it.
Probably the best investment (with 4 wheels) one could ever make.
Great review. Great looking car. Can't wait to see how it does off road, although it's naturally limited due to ground height.
Thanks 🙏
Finally a good car reviewer that uses Metric!
Toyota has been inspired by the success of Land Rover’s Defender, as modern 4WD owners tend to regard their vehicles as a luxury off-road toy.