Great fun Ryan! in the ‘70s living in Southern California, I would do the same thing in my used FJ-40 Land Cruiser. Ran all over the desert and the Sierras. No SatNav of course. The trick was to take the most well traveled trail at each fork and see where you ended up. Sometimes an old mine, ghost town, lake, or even just a view. Plus, I didn’t have to worry about the paint. 😊. Thanks for bringing me along and for the memories.
The last time we were out there, we went the more populated Mt. Rainier way through Yakima and a few other towns. Next trip will be to the Olympic Mountains. Can't wait. Thanks for this drive through the forest. My happy place
Great video. I do miss the Olympics after living in Silverdale for 10 years and road-tripping into them at least one weekend a month…when there wasn’t snow.
Nothing makes me want to get in the car and go explore than your videos like this. Living in the flat area of South Carolina, I can only get views like this on youtube or after driving for 5 hours or so, so I appreciate it!
if you look at the figures the tacoma outsells the new ranger over 3x. the 4runner sells about half the tacoma. so you could predict the everest would sell about half the ranger which is a pretty low figure (max 50k a year pre covid). maybe the dealerships just can't keep rangers in stock? but i doubt it. the everest is a very cool ride but it's probably not worth the risk for the ford bean counters. especially with the release of the new bronco which is selling 90% of what the 4runner is doing.
I find it incredible that in so many miles and side roads you didn’t encounter an opposite coming vehicle! Could have been tight! 😅 Great video all around, Ryan, in a great, albeit very expensive vehicle!
The upcoming Crosstrek and Forester "strong hybrids" are going to have nearly 700 miles if range, insane mpg and is plenty capable of this kind of offroading (not rock crawling of course which this isnt really designed for either). 😂
Go find Wynoochee Falls! Been where you drove many times over the decades. Grew up in that area. Three Peaks was in better shape many years ago, but mostly motorcycles go there now. I say, “mostly,” as I ran into a guy coming down from it this last July 2024 who said he crossed over it. Wynoochee Lake has campgrounds and massive day use area too. And, if you can find Wynoochee Falls, well, …amazing.
Thanks Ryan! I’ve been exploring a lot in that area with my Bronco Sport. I have the pinstriping to prove it!😅. Great footage and commentary. I so appreciate the work you put into the editing, mix of camera angles, dramatic background music and drone footage. Haven’t done Three Peaks yet but next on my list. So grateful we live so close to these amazing trail adventures. Always something to discover. One question…do you really do this all solo, or do you have a hidden assistant/cameraperson along to help? Hope to see you out there sometime!
Been debating on moving to the LandCruiser from my 2012 FJ Cruiser...getting 15 mpg on it, and its dialed...but I would like something more comfortable. I'm not 100% sold that this is worth the price.
Its quick but comfortable is something that I wasn’t getting from this. I just bought a 5th GEN 4runner again vs the land cruiser. Honestly, it is way too much for how small it is. 🙈 you can definitely tell the value is not there anymore.
You’re not missing out much. They tried to convince me to trade in saying this is the same size as a 4runner, but with a much higher price tag and a smaller engine, people are smoking some serious stuff justifying buying this vehicle 😂
@@krebgurfson5732 Its nice but ill save the word gorgeous for the luxury vehicles in its price range. I just found the materials quite cheap and thin in this. Especially the exterior seeing the paper thin mudflaps the dealer had put in on the most expensive model which is thin as a kitchen spatula. Unbelievably thin so no i cant say gorgeous. The materials are noticeably CHEAP AND THIN.
Most fun I've had off roading was with a 1981 Subaru GL wagon with Lo range, its light weight allowed me to float over terrain that heavier vehicles would bog down in. Only paid $1800 for it, but eventually I wanted more comfort and "upgraded" to a 1991 Legacy wagon.
Great vid, really appreciate the info & scenery - Thanks! I too live in the PNW, & seriously considering purchasing the new LC. I’m thinking of potential AT tires as replacements, so interested in hearing how well your new tires do on wet pavement, something we get a lot of, up here. Thanks again!
@ OK shit for brains that’s great. The vehicle that depreciates $ 25,000.00 after year 1 and ford dealers can not give them away. Great choice Einstein.
glad toyota finally made their version of the H2 hummer, heavy, bad economy, BOX. Some how the H2 will have more cultural impact as tv/movies and celebrities LOVED it.
27:35 You should be questioning your decision to spend over 70 grand on a top trim Land Cruiser (and install severely overspecced tires) if it means you’re going to shy away from slightly overgrown trails… And for what it’s worth, I’ve run SL rated ATs for several years and have routinely run 20-24psi over rocks and roots all over mild to moderate Colorado trails without a single sidewall issue.
bro it's a 6000 pound subaru. this is a luxury car, anyone pretending it'll come even close to an 89 hilux with a locker is delusional. It's gorgeous and comfortable and FAT. It's a fake offroader for fake offroaders like this guy. My only question is how they managed to get such bad fuel economy with a hybrid 2.4liter. A subaru outback weighs half as much as this thing, they probably don't put a front locker on this because they know it would snap the CVs in 4low.
@@krebgurfson5732 You are correct about it being a luxury vehicle, 95 percent of them will never see a gravel road. I'm sure many yummy mommies will be pulling up to the gym in them.....
@@krebgurfson5732I think you’re very wrong about this vehicle being a fake off roader. Ask anyone from Africa to Australia to Iceland how it is. Not every off road vehicle is designed to be rock crawler. And yes there isn’t a vehicle that is perfect. Last year I bought a brand new wrangler 3.6 tried and true power train. And what happened it blew up at around 6600 miles.
@@alexk5157 yes Toyota makes a Land Cruiser that’s essentially a jeep and it’s a true off-road vehicle. That’s not what this is. I don’t care about Iceland or Africa lmao. I’m in a far more remote and extreme location than either of those and I don’t want a 6000 pound vehicle on or off the road.
Really great content. I really love my new LC but I am not going to cope- the range sucks. Its actually bad. Ive never cared much about mpg but whyyyyy is our tank so small!? Hopefully a quality company or TRD will come up with an aftermarket solution. Best from the midwest
@drivingsports do you think the mpg is better on trail compared to others? For example if youre getting 7-8mpg on trail conditions vs competitors getting 2-3 this could be a huge selling point. I do not have enough trail experience to compare. It would make for really interesting data!
What a epic road trip video! Really enjoy it! I saw you mentioned your own ranger raptor and said it feels quicker than LC. I just wondering which vehicle would be your favorite or if you have to take only one vehicle for next few years, which one would be your choice? I live in north Canada and I just have a hard time to pick my own from these two.
I don’t understand why you would run an E Load tire on such a light vehicle that will never tow heavy. The tire is heavier, stiffer, and doesn’t air down the same. Just curious as to what the upside was to run such a heavy tire.
Great video Ryan! Even if it’s an OnX commercial 😃, I like it while the Subaru videos (I think last year you had that phase probably a contract) and 2 out of 3 videos were Subaru.
OK. One of the best things about Ryan's videos is he take us on adventures, whether it's across states or in his own backyard of the Northwest. And in those adventures we are with him in the passenger seat. Of course, minus a few cameras and accessories. But we are there! We can feel the bumps. We can see the spray from a deep rut. We can also enjoy the views that his adventures enables us to experience. We aren't made to feel that this video is a sales pitch. We are enabled to feel we are there. For that, I give this video my muchly-coveted 10!
The real question is how capable and practical it is compared to your ranger raptor considering that one is about 20k cheaper. we need a direct comparison please !!
@@drivingsports That’s why I think Ford is really missing out by not selling the Ford Everest here in America like they do in Asia and the rest of the world
more videos like this please! these are super badA! I just ordered a set of 35x12.50R17 falken wildpeak AT4Ws for my 24 bronco Sasquatch! sadly they said that size has a 30-60 day lead time :(((((((
Love your videos. Makes me miss my home state. Quick question, you mentioned that you put proper 33’s on. I see your tire size is 265/70/r18. Isn’t that the same size as the stock tires? Which I think come out to 32.6” or something. I like the look of it though. What rims are those?
@@drivingsports thanks for the reply, also, when you took your stock spare down, did you notice any burn or rub marks from it? I did on mine. You may want to check your new spare to see if the stock location is ruining it!
250= light duty land cruier 300= station wagon land cruiser 70= heavy duty land cruiser All are the flagship vechile. Its up to you which version suits you best. At the end the day they are ALL Land Cruisers.
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Great fun Ryan! in the ‘70s living in Southern California, I would do the same thing in my used FJ-40 Land Cruiser. Ran all over the desert and the Sierras. No SatNav of course. The trick was to take the most well traveled trail at each fork and see where you ended up. Sometimes an old mine, ghost town, lake, or even just a view. Plus, I didn’t have to worry about the paint. 😊. Thanks for bringing me along and for the memories.
*take the least traveled trail and you'll be at the legendary locations.
You inspired me to buy a 4 Runner. Got it one week ago. Looking forward to many adventures just like this! Great video as always.
i love the toyota land cruiser videos! those offroad videos and adventures make me happier than i thought
I love when you make these types of videos! I especially loved the Crosstrek one you made a while ago, keep it up! 😄😄
I loved the video. Such a beautiful area.
Love your new LC content! The best out there.
Really cool! As a LC owner myself, I really enjoy your LC adventure videos.
This is like a movie!! Great video ! I hope to get a Land Cruiser but I don’t think I’m as brave as you are on some of these adventures. Bravo! 👏
Great video, superb scenery!!! and Toyota LC is beautiful. THANK YOU RYAN!!! for taking us out in this adventure of yours
The last time we were out there, we went the more populated Mt. Rainier way through Yakima and a few other towns. Next trip will be to the Olympic Mountains. Can't wait. Thanks for this drive through the forest. My happy place
Great video. I do miss the Olympics after living in Silverdale for 10 years and road-tripping into them at least one weekend a month…when there wasn’t snow.
Nothing makes me want to get in the car and go explore than your videos like this. Living in the flat area of South Carolina, I can only get views like this on youtube or after driving for 5 hours or so, so I appreciate it!
Thank you, Ryan. Great video.
I personally think Ford is making a mistake by not importing or building the Everest here to compete with the Land Cruiser 4Runner twins from Toyota
Love the 4runner. I'm glad they finally gave it the recognition it deserves by bringing in the prado land cruiser
if you look at the figures the tacoma outsells the new ranger over 3x. the 4runner sells about half the tacoma. so you could predict the everest would sell about half the ranger which is a pretty low figure (max 50k a year pre covid). maybe the dealerships just can't keep rangers in stock? but i doubt it.
the everest is a very cool ride but it's probably not worth the risk for the ford bean counters. especially with the release of the new bronco which is selling 90% of what the 4runner is doing.
If not already mentioned, Wynoochie is pronounced Why-new-chee. Great video!
Thanks!
Cool video. Glad to see the LC treating you well
16 mpg with a hybrid 😮
I find it incredible that in so many miles and side roads you didn’t encounter an opposite coming vehicle! Could have been tight! 😅 Great video all around, Ryan, in a great, albeit very expensive vehicle!
The upcoming Crosstrek and Forester "strong hybrids" are going to have nearly 700 miles if range, insane mpg and is plenty capable of this kind of offroading (not rock crawling of course which this isnt really designed for either). 😂
don't drink too much of the subaru cool aid there
Crosstrek and Forester are both ugly ducklings
Areas like this is why I'd love to retire to the PNW or New England
Go find Wynoochee Falls! Been where you drove many times over the decades. Grew up in that area. Three Peaks was in better shape many years ago, but mostly motorcycles go there now. I say, “mostly,” as I ran into a guy coming down from it this last July 2024 who said he crossed over it. Wynoochee Lake has campgrounds and massive day use area too. And, if you can find Wynoochee Falls, well, …amazing.
Might be your best video that I’ve watched. Beautiful drive and great use of music, timelapses and drone shots. Really enjoyed it!
Great vid! Now we need some '25 Frontier content!
But can it make it though the dutch bros drive thru in Ellensburg?
No. 😂
Nice day! Nice rig! Pleasant video! 😊👍
If feel so relaxed in the Landcruiser
Beautiful drive Ryan! Thanks for taking us along..
Thanks Ryan! I’ve been exploring a lot in that area with my Bronco Sport. I have the pinstriping to prove it!😅. Great footage and commentary. I so appreciate the work you put into the editing, mix of camera angles, dramatic background music and drone footage. Haven’t done Three Peaks yet but next on my list. So grateful we live so close to these amazing trail adventures. Always something to discover. One question…do you really do this all solo, or do you have a hidden assistant/cameraperson along to help? Hope to see you out there sometime!
Super vidéo. Merci.
"I was going to buy one but the guy in the comments section told me it wasn't worth $80k" 😂
Test drive one today. That motor is unexciting. How do you rate it so well. With a lethargic motor.
Good Design Car! Good Review!
Been debating on moving to the LandCruiser from my 2012 FJ Cruiser...getting 15 mpg on it, and its dialed...but I would like something more comfortable. I'm not 100% sold that this is worth the price.
Its quick but comfortable is something that I wasn’t getting from this. I just bought a 5th GEN 4runner again vs the land cruiser. Honestly, it is way too much for how small it is. 🙈 you can definitely tell the value is not there anymore.
16 mpg with turbo and hybrid? 80k?? I think I’m happy with my simple naturally aspirated 5th gen 4Runner.
You’re not missing out much. They tried to convince me to trade in saying this is the same size as a 4runner, but with a much higher price tag and a smaller engine, people are smoking some serious stuff justifying buying this vehicle 😂
@@Anomize23 you have to admit it's gorgeous and has some serious cool factor. It is however 6000 pounds lol, that's BARELY lighter than the H2 hummer.
@@krebgurfson5732 Its nice but ill save the word gorgeous for the luxury vehicles in its price range. I just found the materials quite cheap and thin in this. Especially the exterior seeing the paper thin mudflaps the dealer had put in on the most expensive model which is thin as a kitchen spatula. Unbelievably thin so no i cant say gorgeous. The materials are noticeably CHEAP AND THIN.
@@Anomize23 If you think it's priced "much higher" than a similarly equipped 4Runner, stay tuned....
Most fun I've had off roading was with a 1981 Subaru GL wagon with Lo range, its light weight allowed me to float over terrain that heavier vehicles would bog down in. Only paid $1800 for it, but eventually I wanted more comfort and "upgraded" to a 1991 Legacy wagon.
Welldone bro❤
Great video. Very cool.
We have panthers in Western North Carolina. Some will say not, but I have seen them. So has my spouse.
Great vid, really appreciate the info & scenery - Thanks!
I too live in the PNW, & seriously considering purchasing the new LC. I’m thinking of potential AT tires as replacements, so interested in hearing how well your new tires do on wet pavement, something we get a lot of, up here.
Thanks again!
Exciting! :) This Toyota is something else.
EPIC PLACE🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Hey, that’s in my backyard! Great review but a hard sell at 80k
That’s because you can not afford it.
@@RCFTE I have a Raptor Bronco buddy, lol
@ OK shit for brains that’s great. The vehicle that depreciates $ 25,000.00 after year 1 and ford dealers can not give them away. Great choice Einstein.
You cannot truly afford a vehicle if you cannot bear eating the depreciation.
if you get an option to buy 2.8L diesel, will you still prefer hybrid?
We won’t. Diesel is effectively dead in the US market.
Wonder if you can get your hands on a Wild Edition Ford 150 STX with the 5.0 Coyote. Might be a fun review
glad toyota finally made their version of the H2 hummer, heavy, bad economy, BOX. Some how the H2 will have more cultural impact as tv/movies and celebrities LOVED it.
The Pacific Northwest, famous for rain, forests, and serial killers.😜
True story: I played Little League with a kid who ended up becoming a serial killer.
@@drivingsports Ouch. ☹Probably took "kill the ump!" a little TOO seriously.
There are spots to turn around every couple hundred yard along the shelf.
Does Prado available with 2.8 diesel in US?
Excelente vídeo!
Nice video and a trail I need to check out. Ended up with AT4W (SL) rated on my LC. They have been awesome. Thanks for the recommendation
Unless you are towing a lot of weight you simply don't need an E rated tire
I have to try this trail next weekend.
I would recommend you to attach insta360 on the roof at least you get the exterior shot in another way as well. Nice adventure vdo btw. ❤
How annoyed are about the sloppy cargo area with the battery pack that limits total weight and the added step from the folded seats?
这里风景不错
27:35 You should be questioning your decision to spend over 70 grand on a top trim Land Cruiser (and install severely overspecced tires) if it means you’re going to shy away from slightly overgrown trails…
And for what it’s worth, I’ve run SL rated ATs for several years and have routinely run 20-24psi over rocks and roots all over mild to moderate Colorado trails without a single sidewall issue.
bro it's a 6000 pound subaru. this is a luxury car, anyone pretending it'll come even close to an 89 hilux with a locker is delusional. It's gorgeous and comfortable and FAT. It's a fake offroader for fake offroaders like this guy. My only question is how they managed to get such bad fuel economy with a hybrid 2.4liter. A subaru outback weighs half as much as this thing, they probably don't put a front locker on this because they know it would snap the CVs in 4low.
@@krebgurfson5732 You are correct about it being a luxury vehicle, 95 percent of them will never see a gravel road. I'm sure many yummy mommies will be pulling up to the gym in them.....
@@krebgurfson5732I think you’re very wrong about this vehicle being a fake off roader. Ask anyone from Africa to Australia to Iceland how it is. Not every off road vehicle is designed to be rock crawler. And yes there isn’t a vehicle that is perfect. Last year I bought a brand new wrangler 3.6 tried and true power train. And what happened it blew up at around 6600 miles.
@@alexk5157 yes Toyota makes a Land Cruiser that’s essentially a jeep and it’s a true off-road vehicle. That’s not what this is. I don’t care about Iceland or Africa lmao. I’m in a far more remote and extreme location than either of those and I don’t want a 6000 pound vehicle on or off the road.
What brand are the aftermarket wheels/rims?
Have you considered a lift for increased ground clearance?
Really great content. I really love my new LC but I am not going to cope- the range sucks. Its actually bad. Ive never cared much about mpg but whyyyyy is our tank so small!? Hopefully a quality company or TRD will come up with an aftermarket solution.
Best from the midwest
It is a strange miss on an otherwise great (but expensive) vehicle.
@drivingsports do you think the mpg is better on trail compared to others? For example if youre getting 7-8mpg on trail conditions vs competitors getting 2-3 this could be a huge selling point. I do not have enough trail experience to compare. It would make for really interesting data!
how did you mount your recovery board on the rack
Yakima Maxtrack Mount. I’d honestly prefer a pin mount but I haven’t found a setup I like for the rails. The Yakima uses straps.
its a good looking truck in your shots
Was the size of the gas tank a problem for you?
What a epic road trip video! Really enjoy it! I saw you mentioned your own ranger raptor and said it feels quicker than LC. I just wondering which vehicle would be your favorite or if you have to take only one vehicle for next few years, which one would be your choice? I live in north Canada and I just have a hard time to pick my own from these two.
Ryan do you know how much taller the car is with the new tire/wheels you have?
Fun video. My only issue is that’s the cascades!
Olympics.
whoops I get mixed up with the fortune creek video!
Beautiful ! You mentioned you had installed 33” tires. Do you have 285/70 on 17”? Any specs on the rims please? Offset as well? Thank you.
I don’t understand why you would run an E Load tire on such a light vehicle that will never tow heavy. The tire is heavier, stiffer, and doesn’t air down the same. Just curious as to what the upside was to run such a heavy tire.
Basically puncture proof. Lots of sharp rocks in eastern Washington.
Great video Ryan! Even if it’s an OnX commercial 😃, I like it while the Subaru videos (I think last year you had that phase probably a contract) and 2 out of 3 videos were Subaru.
Yeah it was so integral to the trip I decided to just go all in with this one. 😂
No worries and you have to make money somehow. We are getting the videos for free. I really like the scenery and the videography.
So 😎 cool 😎
Nice
Temu Roof top tents would be interesting to look at.
OK. One of the best things about Ryan's videos is he take us on adventures, whether it's across states or in his own backyard of the Northwest. And in those adventures we are with him in the passenger seat. Of course, minus a few cameras and accessories. But we are there! We can feel the bumps. We can see the spray from a deep rut. We can also enjoy the views that his adventures enables us to experience. We aren't made to feel that this video is a sales pitch. We are enabled to feel we are there. For that, I give this video my muchly-coveted 10!
The real question is how capable and practical it is compared to your ranger raptor considering that one is about 20k cheaper. we need a direct comparison please !!
In the PNW an enclosed cabin is a lot more practical for adventures than a truck (unless I add a cab.)
@@drivingsports That’s why I think Ford is really missing out by not selling the Ford Everest here in America like they do in Asia and the rest of the world
more videos like this please! these are super badA! I just ordered a set of 35x12.50R17 falken wildpeak AT4Ws for my 24 bronco Sasquatch! sadly they said that size has a 30-60 day lead time :(((((((
What color is that on the Land Cruiser?
Trail Dust
What do you do if you meet a vehicle coming from the other direction? You’re going to scratch the paint !
Love your Channel ...Well Done...Altough I used to be a Toyota guy..I dont like the look ..of new Landcruiser...Probably a very good truck...?
Ryan, I can only imagine every drive in a Land Cruiser is an adventure. 🤩
Ryan which of your vehicles handles the rough pot holes and rocks better: your Ranger Rapter or the Land Cruiser
The LC has a softer setup vs. the Raptor in it's softest setting.
Question. What’s the real world range for the Land Cruiser?
The wheels?
So this thing or a 2024 4Runner TRD Pro?
Gotta embrace the pinstripes. Each one tells a story- kinda like tattoos for your vehicle.
Looks like severe drought in WA state.
Fund video! Can you make a video to talk about the dash cam on the LC?
With only 8.7" ground clearance, why did you choose the Land Cruiser over the 4Runner for mountain adventures?
New 4Runner isn’t out yet. I owned a 2021 and liked it a lot, but we try to stick to new models for the channel.
It’s for the business and content.
Land cruiser is nicer and less broccoli head crowd. Land Cruiser is a 4runner for adults
Hey the tire fit looks great. Do you mind sharing the offset of those wheels?
32mm offset. autoparts.toyotadirect.com/products/product/trd-18-in-9-spoke-alloy-wheels-ptr2052082
Love your videos. Makes me miss my home state. Quick question, you mentioned that you put proper 33’s on. I see your tire size is 265/70/r18. Isn’t that the same size as the stock tires? Which I think come out to 32.6” or something. I like the look of it though. What rims are those?
They measure out to 33. They have significantly more tread depth compared to stock tires which adds 1”+ size.
@@drivingsports thanks for the reply, also, when you took your stock spare down, did you notice any burn or rub marks from it? I did on mine. You may want to check your new spare to see if the stock location is ruining it!
What mpg's are you getting with those new tyres?
Check at 7:11.
For the price point, the car needs kdss (or ekdss) and a larger fuel tank
Great ride ! Ryan do you take a chainsaws along ? Surprised you didn't come across at least 1 downed tree
Are those wheels Land Crusier accessories for one of the other Toyota SUVs / Trucks? They look great
Yeah 2024 Tacoma optional 18-inch wheel.
Good plan to build awful roads to stop people from texting. I will vote for you 😊
4Runner, LC, Lexus gx, sequoia, all the same and all the same experience.
250= light duty land cruier
300= station wagon land cruiser
70= heavy duty land cruiser
All are the flagship vechile. Its up to you which version suits you best. At the end the day they are ALL Land Cruisers.
That’s Defender 110 X Dynamic SE with an inline 6 8 thousand pound towing rating for 78k.
Toyota is out of their mind charging 80k 😂🤯
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Face it- the closest most of them will get to off-roading is the dirt parking lot at the polo match.
But that's okay. In a shtf situation they're set. Winter storms, bad weather. Getting to an off grid area etc. Be prepared.
Wait, 16-18mpg??? So it's an electronically advanced, untested reliability Gen 5 4runner?
People would text how awful the roads were while they're on them 🤣🤣😭😭
I prefer the power train of the rav4 hybrid better, it just seems better tested.
Rav4 is basically an AWD Prius.
This has proper low range. I’ll take this over the car you mentioned any day.
Do you need extra gas cans for this loop?
No. Pretty much no places in Washington state require carrying fuel, even with this limited range.