Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series 2021 review | Chasing Cars
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We drive the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series and see what this full-size 4WD is like.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series is right at the end of its life, but this large off-road wagon is still more than worthy of a close look. Quickly firming as a modern classic, the 200 Series will likely be the final Land Cruiser to use a V8 engine. In Australia, it’s a twin-turbo V8 diesel only, through the related Lexus LX offers a petrol V8 as well.
As we await the imminent arrival of the 300 Series Land Cruiser, should you still consider a 2021 Land Cruiser 200 Series diesel over a Nissan Patrol or even something like a Range Rover? Is this the vehicle for you?
In today’s video, John takes a detailed look at a well-specified Land Cruiser Sahara 4x4 to give you detailed insights about this vehicle.
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Like they say in Australia, "if you want to go into the outback, get a Land Rover, if you want to come back, buy a Land Cruiser"....
If you wanna make it halfway to the outback, get a Land Rover! Lol.
Correction. Old land rover! The new one won't leave the mechanic
Not a 200 series, they are junk. Not like the old Cruisers.
@@aussieoffroadnut1109 Land Cruiser junk??? 😅😅 The Middle East, Afrika, USA, and Australia has entered the chat 🤡🤡
@@svein-haraldribland8559 I always had Landcruisers and purchased a 200 series. It ended up being the most unreliable vehicle I've owned over the last 30 years. I wish I never got rid of my 105 series as the 200 was junk.
Choice between Landrover Defender and Toyota 200 for the same money? Hmmm...I'll have the Toyota, please. It's not, nor has it ever been, a question of luxury for money. It's about reliability and durability. Something the new Defender is not (yet, and maybe never will be) known for.
Reminds me of the old Texas one where the guy said, "There's lots of Landrovers on the road............... Where their owners left 'em. My take is. A. The Toyota Land Cruisers are bought because they are, 1.reliable, 2. 'high status' for drivers in (& around) their demographic, 3. perfect for the bush and outback. 4.Dealers are everywhere & if not, Land Cruisers 5. have plenty who can fix 'em, 6. The Traditional Style is itself a badge of honour - almost crying, "don't change me". 7. Big Corporates and Miners love them for what they are. 8. No shocks when you buy one, because all that's old stays the same because 9 Owners believe in them - & cherish the notion, & 10. In a social setting esp in the Bush, no-one but no-one 'one ups' a bloke who own a Toyota Landcruiser! END OF STORY. And re any iteration of the Landrover, enough said and the 1 to 10 do not apply to this make, especially in the Aussie bush.{ps.I've never driver either - just my best guess}
Love the review but I simply do not see anyone cross shopping between the Landrover Defender and the Landcruiser. Besides being a different size category, they are philosophically different. Price and being off-road ready is about all they have in common.
Yeah. That was a joke!!
@Tanmoy Debnath Yes, they are
It’s a funny thing. There’s no way my head could justify owning one of these and yet I want one so badly.
You’d love it, it’s solid and pretty much goes anywhere in comfort and if you upgrade the exhaust and hear that power you’ll understand what I mean😀
Love your sense of humour Sean B. , i also want one of these.
I’d pick the reliable Toyota Land Cruiser over the unreliable Land Rover defender anyday
Imagine caring about reliablity lol it's such an old person word
@@jeff1595 imagine not caring about reliability lmao it’s not just an old person word. Most people look for reliability when they buy cars, that’s why Toyota is the most popular car brand.
@@jeff1595 uhh.. I dont want to stuck in the middle of no were with some electrical problems that only experts could fix, simple mechanical problems doesn't matter ,thats why overland choose toyotas
The Landcruiser has everything you will ever need in a car. This thing is unstoppable and (almost) indestructible. If I had the cash, I’d buy one in an instant.
I grabbed one of the last ones to be built. Still on the production line in Feb '21 delivery in March/April.
They've always held their value but I reckon the V8s will always command a premium. Getting out of a GU Patrol with the turbo TD42 and auto, which I'll miss, but even the 200 is a lot more modern than it!
Long Live the V8! when these hybrid V6 powertrains start dying to rust I would bet these V8's are still going strong.
It's a Toyota. Neither the V8 nor the hybrid V6 will die.
@@electrikoptik No, they are getting worse. No matter brand.
@@svein-haraldribland8559 no, they’re getting better
If you can live the dated technology, this is a purchase for life
The main selling point of this land cruiser is that it won’t depreciate for the next 10 years...
A land cruiser can be 20 yo and still command a premium is highly sort arfter in the used car domain like a 18yo rav4 with 200000km I recently sold people were falling over themselves also every function power wind, air con, factory radio etc performed without issues
Because the new landcrusier that comes after 10 years is going to look the same on the inside and outside and have same specs.
Defender for the same money??! Is that a joke?? An absolute legend that will outlive you or a piece of plastic crap that will be lucky to drive from one mechanic to the next
Generally people with that much money don't use a car for that long.
reliability is what you're getting for the price, can't do that in a land rover
Good Job 👍 BEST OFFROAD EVER 👍 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 200 👌😍
Another great review John
Your best review yet John. Footage of the Sahara following the camera car is superb, great camera work.
Got one, love it. Wouldn’t even consider buying the LC300 V6 or the V6 hybrid due in the coming years.
Bought a Pajero exceed new in 2004 put 400k on the clock loved it. Traded it on a Prado two years ago and couldn't believe the difference in all aspects, when i heard the 200 series was going i had to have one. Six months later and as the ad says I'm still feeling it.
Hello from USA! I snatched up a LandCruiser Heritage edition! Interesting to know that in USA this is now discontinued. I’ve had several Suburbans but love this TANK!
Best Car in the world
best of the big car and offroad
@Aydin Khan who needs that
Your review content and style is great.
Enjoy the V8 diesel while it still exist
Saw the Savagegeese review yesterday. Tear to the eye...
The 5.7L petrol (2UZ-FTE) was so underrated probably the most reliable understressed engine toyota ever made
since from when tlc-200 got the 360-cam very first time?? from 2016 ?? or 2018 ??? or when???
I think the Land cruiser is prized for reliability, which is number one priority when in remote Australia. Go anywhere with confidence is well worth the money.
Definitely why you'd have one.
I love the sound of the 4.5 V8 Diesel.,infact I enjoy the sound of diesel engines than petrol/gasoline.yes am a diesel head!
I own a 2019 LC200, would never get rid of it or buy a hybrid, although don’t have to worry about it since they are no longer available in the US after this year. Maybe the 300’s will have all of the latest and fancy electronics that all of the reviewers want, but then there goes the reliability.🤔
So beautiful vehicle very reliable
Would never buy a hybrid car, fullstop. Putting a hybrid engine in a Landcruiser would be a joke!
No point in this review - Toyota Dealers already saying they are sold out.
I hear they are struggling to sell this beast in the USA
@Tony F yeah the rich ones do
@Tony F what trades?
@Tony F I’m an apprentice automotive technician, is that well paid?
@Tony F oh well I am with Audi so that might help...
Won’t buy any hybrid ever at any price.
its not about luxury...its about doing the job every day and toyota is no 1 on that.land rover should send people to japan to learn how to built something that always!!! work.
*3:18 Which turns off when you leave the car
Looking back now at the $124K asking price for a 200 Series Sahara, it's a bargain compared to the price of a 300 Series equivalent model. Even though the 300 Series has more gears and more power, it does not have the same interior space as the 200 Series.
Its hard to drive in town, but if u can learn how to do it well, u can basically drive any car in town
I feel the review did not take into account who is buying these. Next to a Ram or Silverado these are one of the few vehicles that can tow as decent load comfortably and will it for years to come. They are big, use fuel, but hey will go for ever, particularly if serviced and looked after.
They buy them to TOW which I didn’t hear you mention
You just about need a pilots licence to operate the bloody temperature control.
You can't play with your phone whilst driving, yet the centre control screen is just as fiddly and distracting. Simple circular knobs that turn with a click are the most ergonomic whilst in motion. Those screens now operate too many functions. What if they're smashed or something?
Great review but did you go through a stop sign at 10.20?
Will never buy a hybrid
I didn’t hear “towing” mentioned at all in this review? Many of the purchasers of 200 Land Cruiser (with that superb V8 twin turbo diesel) would be “grey nomads” towing a caravan.
Absolutely, towing is in its breeding, I owner a 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero it used 14 - 16 liters per 100 kms without towing anything, I’m getting the same towing a 3t caravan with my Landcruiser, I’m not sure where John of saying is a fuel guzzler, I get around 850+ kms per tank towing depending on road conditions, hills and wind, I’m more than happy with that figure 😀
Yep I love my 200 series. I’m only towing a 2T caravan. It tows that with absolute ease. I could have got away with a dual cab Ute, but having the ‘Cruiser allows me to upgrade the ‘van if we want to, without having to also shell out for a new tow vehicle. The ‘Cruiser is also a pleasure to drive with that V8 burble!
Just heads up Toyota landcruiser ZXR, J300 V6 Model 2022 is already to step out on the road only 7 been sold
Putting a hybrid electric engine in a Land Cruiser is like outfitting an army tank with a sail.
I’m really confused buy model 2021 or wait new 2022 comes I’m scared it won’t be good as 2021
Australians are smart. Here in US there’s nothing but Escalades on the road.
Escalades is real garbage.
American cars are shit
Not smart, we are dumb. We are happy to pay $80,000 AUD for a 2 litre diesel, Tacoma based Ute.
12/11l per 100ks is like dream bruh thats the lowest mpg among the other v8s even v6s in 200
Good review, but not sure this young guy is the target market for this auto.
Two factors are at play here:- firstly, people were rushing to grab one of the last V8's while they could, and secondly, people can't travel overseas, so are going around Australia instead, so are buying these muthas to get them around. Still third place is rather damn impressive.
I wonder how long the 70 series has.
You missed one of the most important uses for the 200 and that is towing, I tow my 3 ton caravan the 200’s ability to tow big things is what it’s made for, you’d have to buy a ram to get an equivalent vehicle, I love my 200.
Equivalent towing vehicle?? You’re joking right? The ram absolutely smashes the land cruiser in regards to towing! It is rated at 4.5 tons and would not even notice a 3 tonne van. I had a lc200 and the ram 1500 is a beast in comparison for towing.
@@vc8160 Its a beast alright, depends on what you want to tow the LC200 is plenty of car for my needs, its been remapped and has all the grunt I require, it also tows the caravan easily plus its much easier to park and handle then not towing, extremely comfortable leather interior but it will still go anywhere your RAM will. I'm happy for you having a big Ram, I'm more than happy with my little 200 series Landcruiser.
@@vc8160 Get one of the new F 250/350 6.7 power stroke diesel’s that will smoke both 200 and 1500 at the same time!!😂
Landrover. Ha ha. I see what you did there.... Oh wait, you were serious????
defender is garbage and tlc-200 is brilliant. (i mean previous defender not the new one. as for new one we don't know yet it is still a new car so no info yet about it)
any chance letting us know of the vehicle you guys used to film this .... especially the off-road segment
A lightly modded Discovery 4! Hence the Defender comment.
I had to use my Landcruiser to pull a Defender out of a bog, that filming was 25% of what a Landcruiser is capable off😎
@@jetson2075 not sure where you get your stats from but I think your full of hot air, have you ever been to a caravan park? I’ve on occasions counted 20-30 Landcruiser which are used to move people’s caravans safely, country towns are full of Landcruiser used for outback travel and running their businesses, if you’re referring to the few city vehicles then I think you are completely wrong, calling people imbeciles probably says more about you than people that own Landcruiser 👍
Regarding the rear seat foot room, is your driver's seat at its lowest setting or does it go lower still? I'd be interested to know if what you've demonstrated was the minimum available space or not.
reliability and driving dynamics ..will it be still brawny and fun to drive...i like the idea of fuel sipper
John made it sound like it’s a gas guzzler which given its weight of nearly 3t is pretty good, I tow a 3t caravan and am currently getting 14 -16.7 liters per 100kms which I used to get in my old 2015 Pajero, I’ll take that anytime 😀
ChasingCars: Would you recommend the Prado or LC200?
LC 200 of course
If you have the money, the LC200, no question.
But the Prado it's like a nice "younger brother" if you don't have the full cash for a LC.
However, for the price of a brand new Prado, you can get a nice LC100, and still more than enough change to mood it for 4x4 like a champ. I would go for this option tbh.
Wait wtf I see people with these everywhere and they're THAT FUCKING EXPENSIVE?!
Comparing the Land Cruiser with the UK/Chinese Defender is sacrilegious.
JLR is owned by an Indian company, not a Chinese company
@@chasingcars lapsus, nevertheless, Tata... still, comparing any LR to a Land Cruiser is just sacrilegious. Had a LR once, never will I ever have one again or recommend it to someone. We have 4 Land Cruisers in the family currently (40, 120, 150 & 200 series) counting over 1.5 mil km together, never have we ever had a single glitch with these cars.
smaller steering wheel since last face lift it used to be bigger.....
How about you drive safer and follow the road rules instead of rambling on. At 12:01 you ran a STOP sign. You can clearly see the stop sign through the drivers window. You made NO attempt to stop. At 13:59 you did exactly the same thing. Great representation my friend!
I am the 1000th person to like the video
To consider that a Defender is an alternative to a Land Cruiser is a joke,
Having gone out to the Never Never most of us eventually want to come home; a Land Cruiser will achieve that every time,
Hi tech; latest gizmos; etc don’t mean a damn in the bush it is all about reliability.
No one stands around the camp fire lamenting the lack of Apple CarPlay; it would seem to be irrelevant drivel,
Review it for what it is; the toughest 4WD around,
One thing never mentioned, is the appalling ergonomics of the front seat. At 6’2” your head sits one inch off the roof. The top of the head rest at full extend, just touches the base of your skull. In a frontal or rear end crash, the whiplash would be fatal. A rollover, which based on its high ride height, would be also be fatal. Just pathetic for a new car!
The LC300 is so ugly compared to this 200 series. I’d buy the 200 any day over the 300.
Looks like a 2003 Toyota 😂
Not sure if you intended there to be links to the other 4WDs "floating around" that John mentioned at the end of the review, but I couldn't see any links pop up.
Weird, it's working on our end.
@@chasingcars There are some links popping up now when I re-watch the end of the video, although they're to AWD vehicles such as Audi Q5, VW Multivan (when so specified) and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross rather than LandCruiser rivals like the Landrover Defender.
7:00 Where did that remote come from? (5:58) Because that Nokia phone slot is where the remote goes.
I like you’re comment it’s not a safe as a modern car you are test driving a 2021 mode
We always use that car to travell it's very fast but ours has an another shape but it is still Land cruiser v8 sahara
You really need to do more research on the car before doing the review, there were numerous statements made (for example “you can’t lock it from the tailgate”) that are just plain wrong!
Id say the old 5.7L 2uz fte petrol was more reliable. In the US those things are hitting 500k plus miles in the old 4runners!
They are pulling around 150k now and in fact I don’t think you can order them any more. Y62 patrol still better value for money. Can get a TiL patrol for under 100k with more gear then the Sahara. Noticed you have shed some kilo’s as well. Not saying you were big before just noticed you have slimmed right up 👍👍
End of the day.... either you can afford one or you can’t. The y62 is a great alternative for those people who can’t afford the 200.
@@Phil_McAvity I can afford a 200, but why would I waste my money on buying one when I can get a TiL for 40k less then a 200 and have more features. Each to their own but I work too hard to throw my money away just cause it’s got a Toyota badge
@@Stevegrande1 why would a multi millionaire get a Lamborghini & not a Porsche.
The y62 is a good entry level 4x4 to the big boys. If you had surplus cash I’m sure you would agree that the lc200 is superior in every Way! Let’s not mention your fuel usage.....
@@vc8160 fuel usage between the two is minimal. And I’ve sat in and driven both. The Y62 a lot more fun to drive. Plenty of people have sold their 200 and moved across the the patrol and don’t regret it.
anyone know why aussie spec cruisers front end suspension is relatively lower than the rear? It's like an invisible elephant is sitting on the bonnet. US spec look level as do the LX570's. I imagine it's for towing, but then why not just automatically raise the rear when something heavy is attached on the rear? As is, it just looks odd. Otherwise, a complete legend of a car and bargain considering it will outlive us all, not to mention those rubbish land rover products.
Beautiful Powerful Reliable Machine.. Mankind Ever Made..
So similar to an iPhone...same as 2007...and still expensive.
Millenials waiting for the Ineos Grenadier
I think fuel consumption is excellent considering it a V8.
Is its a full size suv? ummmmm.....NO! its a Land Cruiser
Unfortunately, i dint believe that the reviewer should ve reviewed this car !
He will be great reviewing a modern sports car
end of an era soon rumours new diesel will be a Mazda straight six.
200 series want...300 series nah..
Does it come with the Bird dodo. 5:06
I notice you have not used indicator😂 during driving onroad..
Dear oh dear - we’ll do better next time.
10:43 Unless you drive down unpaved roads frequently.
i like this mainly for towing
a hybrid's always a good idea
I realise carwow always do slomo when showing the infotainment, please stop that, it looks like the infotainment is laggy and is painful to watch.
Carwow wants you to buy land rover and the lots .
good review. well done :)
Dude has a boom mic clipped to his shirt
The powertrain is more than 10 years old.. I can’t wait to see new LC300 with the twin turbo V6.
You should buy a land rover and leave Toyota's alone. You deserve to be a land rover owner.
You are a little bit annoying.☹
Only buy LandRover if you are making $150k+ a year and being dodgy with the income tax. If you can barely afford a $100k car then go for Land Cruiser as you wont cry after its 5 years of warranty
Capable, reliable, tough and eats up tough rocky high country 4x4 tracks 1500m high up. It won't let you down. Simple.
Quite right
You obviously haven't owned one and had it breakdown on you leaving you and your family in a bad situation in a remote area. Never again will I buy a Toyota.
I do own one.
200 series is the new 80
I thought the 2021 was going to be a V6 this proved me wrong
This isn’t the new model.
Great review
I have heard some rumors why people buy them, but I'm not a youtube journalist. I have heard something about this...T o y o t a brand ? I don't know if it's true because the company is only 83 years old and only 10 mill. people around the world each year buy from this strange brand and says the same? But I still don't know exactly what they mean..they call them safe, durable, and many other strange names. But I'm not a youtube expert - could you maybe investigate ? Thanks
Here in Australia it's the availability of parts throughout remote parts of the continent and the relative simplicity of the mechanicals - no air suspension, understressed V8 engine, old school torque converter auto …
@@chasingcars😂 it was ironic - a joke !!..you made a statement in your video : you don't know why people buy them. So you apparently DO know ?!
awesome
Hybrid Landcruiser. BLASPHEMY!!!
"Big car for big people" @3m38s 😁
Nothing wrong with that
@@chasingcars indeed; but there are tiny people driving these cruisers too ;)
enjoy the vids ! good work guys !
When you look at the majority off Landcruiser drivers they wouldn’t fit in a mid size car comfortably.
Some feedback:
- FIX YOUR AUDIO LEVELS! Do you guys watch your videos in say a quiet room before uploading?
- Slow-mo on the infotainment and boot opening/closing is meaningless, show it in real time.
- Possible to show some interior things that the presenter is talking about? E.g. centre console, maybe sit in the third row if you reckon you can fit 3 across?
Apart from that, keep up the good work.
P.S. 5:06 heh bird poop on the passenger seat
No issues with audio when I’m listening to it or any of his other clips. Very clear and in fact I only have volume half up on my iPhone.
@@Stevegrande1 I didn't say anything about clarity. I said levels. E.g. start of this video, John is talking in slow motion, then the title music starts at a much higher volume.
I don't think it's bird shit mate.
Do some research.
Payload on this car is very poor.
Without a gvm upgrade this car overloads very easy.
My mind is drifting towards the sound of parrots/crickets/birds(whatever) in the background. :(
Cicadas. Pretty unavoidable in a lot of Australia in summer
The youth of today do not buy cars like this, they seek sexy cars.
youths aren't the target market.
@@olivegrove2615 well in 5 years this old target market will be dead along with this car.
Youths have never bought LandCruisers. They're more for grey nomads, rich families, etc.
@@noelgibson5956 the future of these relics is dim to say the least.
@@vsboy2577 wrong check your "sexy car" youth fatalities rates.
I think that one of the reasons
LandCruisers have been so successful is due to the fact there being very little competition in this segment. Wait till the Chinese design something this size.