Here’s Why The Toyota Land Cruiser Is The Perfect Everyday Ride
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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its hands down best suv for everyday driver
Sat in one of these at the dealership. Great build and very luxurious and comfortable and I'm 6'6". I don't know how much they'll sell even though the price has been reduced. I may go for the GX over this because I can actually configure the premium GX for $64k with a few packages and standard features that are upgrades that put the Lancruiser over $70k. That's the issue. If a 4 cylinder is pushing over $70k and I can get a v6 for less that's the exact same platform it's an easy choice. Understand that the new landcruiser in the US is the Landcruiser Prado elsewhere except outside the US the exact vehicle body, etc, mostly comes with a turbo diesel. The GX has always been the same body as the Prado hence the body similarity with the new Landcruiser. Before the Landcruiser and the Lexus LX were the same amd now the Landcruiser and the GX are the same so makes sense to get the GX.
I think you’re also paying for the mpg
Gx are like 100k
The rear cargo vents are also great for grocery/BJ's trips, keeps your food cool on your way back home.
These are definitely a nice vehicle. Almost bought one. But still $72k is a lot. Plus for that amount it should have better wheels and tires.
The sweet spot is the $62-63K version IMO.
get the 1958, i did for 53k you will not be disappointed
Don't listen to the haters ... I have one of these and it is in fact a great daily driver with plenty of grunt and it rules on shitty roads. This review is pretty spot on.
I have a GX 550 Overtrail Plus, however I have driven a 1st Edition LC and loved it! Coming from 12 years with two 5th gen 4Runners, I love the power delivery. I had to supercharge my 2019 4Runner to get it to satisfactory power output
@@StevenJohnsonR Yes it definitely has balls! i have forced myself to stay in eco mode and smoother on the pedal to stay out of trouble. I’m also commuting 90 miles round trip to work on mostly flat freeway to see what the max mpg will be. i’m at 21.7 currently and it’s still climbing
@@toothnail605 to each their own. it’s not hurting you is it?
@@toothnail605 Not sure what decade you think we live in. Soon it will be all 4 bangers and EVs lol
@@toothnail605 I understand, the 4 cylinder engine options have historically been the "affordable" option. My father worked for Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) for 17 years, in corporate accounting. He explained that Toyota is using the hybrid system in this Land Cruiser and Tacoma to justify the price point. Rather than just over charging for midsized 4x4s with 4 cylinders, like other manufacturers are. I think the price is reasonable with the hybrid system, but would not be otherwise
Thank you for being one of the first reviews I've seen that prefers the rectangular headlights over the round ones. I completely agree; it looks more modern and contributes to a timeless design.
remade FJ Cruiser - also was based on the Prado - not a bad thing. But the FJ costs half as much and had a bulletproof 4.0L V6 in it.
I had a new Land Cruiser 2 month already , i’m very satisfied.
Do you mind sharing your MPG? Also have you had a chance to test your battery range, like how long can you "idle" with the A/C on? The longest we timed was about 15 minutes with my wife's Rav4 hybrid. 90F outside, full sun and A/C set to 72F. Truly amazing!
My highest MPG WAS 24.
I did not have a chance to test A/C yet .
It is a large vehicle. It is not much smaller than the old Land Cruiser. This new Land Cruiser is over 5,000 lbs dry weight. It is built like a tank. The engine is outstanding and very quick. Well-equipped, the Land Cruiser Premium is around $72k-$75k. Outstanding Land Cruiser and much improved over the outgoing Land Cruiser.
I like it and will likely buy it. I love the hybrid great for camping and using the ac while stop. Mpg is good same as my 2 door jeep. Power and speed is fine.
Off-road trip ENGAGED! Great review, man! Can't wait to get together again 👍🏻
Thank you, Jack! Can’t wait to do some proper off-roading with these things and with some great people.
With price difference in premium fuel here in Canada, the better mpg is negligible to my 2022 TRD Off Road 4Runner. I’ve added 285/70 AT C load tires x 5, and 700 lbs to it (roof tent, roof rack w/window panels, EcoFlow 2kWh pack, 12V 45L fridge, drawer set up, food, water, recovery gear, skin panels, 2 x 100W rigid solar panels, awning, etc) and did a road trip to Tuktoyaktuk (14,600 kms round trip in 13 days). I avg 14.5L / 100 kms pushing it at times, driving easy for most of trip. I figure Land Cruiser would use a bit more fuel with that weight added (say 11.5L / 100 kms vs 10.7L for stock wheels/weight) so this trip I would’ve maybe saved $50 Cdn, or about 1.5% savings in fuel cost.
the V6 4Runner will be better than this pound for pound. Only bad thing about the V6 4Runner is outdated interior and tech, but mechanically it will be the last great Toyota 4x4. If you're out in the wild, I don't see how having a hybrid is a good thing. Sure, probably 8 years down the road avoiding defects, but nobody prepares for battery failure 8 years down the road until it fails. You can't jump the hybrid battery, if its dead, it is dead. If it fails, hope you're not out in the wild in tough terrain or you're stuck with a 4 cylinder turbo to get back into town. I think when you're adventuring away from civilization, you want simple and robust. For city driving, there are way better options than the LC250.
i own the 550 and LC, LC is best for everyday driver awesome
Haters are gonna hate. Bots are gonna post their BS. In the end this thing is solid, has some serious balls in the power department. I’ve had mine all of 4 days and 130 miles and at 20.9 mpg and climbing. If you’re on the fence with a 1958 and Landcruiser trim go with the LC trim.
I'm not knocking the car at all but I'm struggling to make the advertised fuel economy. 21 mpg......highway. Hopefully it'll improve as the car breaks in.
@@canto_v12 i came from a 15 mpg truck. It’s BOF and AWD. 20 is good
@@providentpathfinders219 yeah and I recognise that, just way off of the advertised 25 highway.
Mine is 3 weeks old and has already been back to the dealer. Serious whinning noise on the front diff😭😭😭😭
@@Speakthetruthplease interesting.
I got 20 mpg on 125 miles of fwy yesterday... a lot of 75 mph and a lot of stop'n'go 5 mph... and the 2025 LC is MORE Off Road Capable than I am!! lol
I really liked it when I test drove one but being 6’5” , there was just two little room between the steering wheel and the giant center consul. I just plain did not fit, it was ridiculous. It just seems like a vehicle made for the US market would have a little bit more room there. I ended up buying the 2024 forerunner
lol I’m 6’5” and I fit great in LC and not at all in 4Runner, you’re crazy
Great review!
Great video!!
The accessories in the back are for countries that get 3rd row seats
4 cylinder turbo at those crazy prices = no thank you. Forced to buy an extended warranty on them as no one trusts their quality and reliability with the problems on the new Tundra and Tacoma underlines and capitalizes the NO.
I really want one. I’ll take one in underground grey
I love everything but the price, I feel like I can get the GX for a similar price with better quality features
Reminds me of a Ford Bronco with the same 2 tone colors. 😂. Inside is niceeee.
dont be scared of the 4cylinder, it makes sense v8 is out the door
Land Cruiser name shouldn’t demand a $20k markup.
I saw one today in Lagos State, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Im underwhelmed by this 2024 Model,the 2023 was more pleasing to the eye
If I wear normal sunglasses without the polarised , is the safety on the steering wheel still works?
Yeah love to hear comments when people ask why its has extra cup holders . Battery should have move further forward to give larger space for in bed storage versus the two small one.........Btw going for the 1958 edition,,dont love the wireless charger..cool box is 50/50..love the disconnect sway bar ..will see if i can get without the wireless charger-
I like my 4Runner better than the First Edition I test drove.
lol no u dont stop the cap... lc has better engine and historically have been built better than 4runners.
@@octoslut this is a hybrid Econo vehicle that needs premium fuel. It’s not better at all.😂 Plus, it’s as small as a old Ford escape and very cramped inside with such a small gas tank as it is. I love my forerunner too because that little low clearance Nissan cube looking vehicle is nowhere close of an SUV😂 keep lying to yourself, saying it’s an SUV, you’re not getting the value for your money at all.
Liked mine even more now too. Were not missing much except a few gimmicks added with thinner quality. What a claustrophobic vehicle.
Please review the below landcruiser? Is it good? I'm planing to buy one
Hu, where can I buy the roof rack please? Thank you, Nela
Heard the price, and threw up. Here in finland, the entry level costs 135000$ in american money. 125000 in euros..
Wonder what color shade it’s called
Real beauty
The Americans are comparing apple with orange. they are comparing LC Prado with a LC 200 bcz they didn’t have the 150 series and don’t have the 300 series.
Incoming 250 to be compared with outgoing 150 prado.
And
Outgoing 200 to be compared with new 300 series.
Get it right.
so true the Lexus GX 460/470 was a prado. if the LC200 was more utilitarian ,than the top top luxury trim ,3 row luxury family school bus ,we would have bought more of them .other markets get a LC300gx basic base utilitarian model , steel rims ,cloth interior no 3rd row ,no luxury car bits , plus the LC 70 series
they do have the 300 series its called lx 600.
Toyota only sold the top, top ,luxury trim LC200 in the U.S. as other markets had a basic ,base model LC 200's . same with the new LC300 ...do like the new LC 250/prado /GX550 , id buy one, like the utilitarian LC 1958 light wt lower price
I mean who buys the first model especially with so many new technologies introduced?
I love it , my wife be very happy with this car . 👍
I think Toyota have made a big mistake only offer a turbo 4. A naturally aspirated V6 would be much more appealing.
eww this smoke that natural pathetic weak v6
A n/a V6 can't make this sort of torque though, nor the gas mileage.
@@jdrein9511 Maybe not but I would give up some torque and fuel economy for a bullet proof 6-cylinder. A 4-cylinder turbo is not a good combo for a heavy vehicle, and it will not last like the 6-cylinder.
@@southbay121 its not a 4cycling... its a hybrid. why are you underplaying it
@jdrein9511 It will have more torque than a V6, but definitely not better gas mileage.
Yes! Noisy 4-cylinder. Check out the 6-cylinder Lexus version. But, rob a bank. $80k+.
If they'd re-release the fj40 -TLC!!!
For this type of vehicle, I would rather just have a gasoline engine.
1958 for 55k is bargain, the tacoma garbage is 48k
Love this car!
That engine looks like someone ate spaghetti and threw up
freelander 2 will do job, thx
It requires premium gas which is currently an extra $1 per gallon, so you get ripped off every week... after paying $70k for an SUV that should probably cost $45k. Enjoy...
cheap interior , subpar quality.
2025 4Runner would be the same vehicle but about 10k -15k cheaper.
I bought the 23' 4Runner in Lunar Rock.
It's a real truck. So, so happy.
Without a tailgate, it's not a land cruiser.
dealers aren't selling them at msrp. lets not pretend this is a good deal at 70k+
I beg to differ. I just bought a Landcruiser trim at MSRP.
Major metro area / high traffic dealers maybe not at MSRP yet, but if you can find a less "conveniently located" dealer you should be able to find a mid trim in the 60s at MSRP now.
@@canto_v12 I literally bought right off a major freeway just outside Phoenix… this is all false speculation. If a dealership is adding on “fees” just walk away….
honest dealers discount ...... not in California = nor cal dealers like to mark them up up
Yet another review of cargo area without the rear seats folded🤦♂️
It seems like the new movement in the world is bots, throw bots everywhere in comments to spread hatred. Whats wrong with some people that dont appreciate good things😂😂😂😂😂
2:41 did I see a leak on a new car?
Lexus looks horrible! Maybe it is better, maybe it is faster! Not for me...
I love land cruiser!
You can buy a new QX80 for what dealerships are charging for this. It doesn’t make sense
That's an Infiniti. A Land Cruiser is a Land Cruiser.
@@georgetown8986 by that logic, the qx80 is a patrol. It is just as capable, rugged for less money.
@@jojo4rmdabronx I agree. The Infiniti is a very solid SUV. And they are also sharp vehicles with the right color and packages. And Infiniti is a lot less expensive than a Land Cruiser.
I have been a bit disappointed with Infiniti / Nissan after Renault acquired them. Reliability issues.
And you must agree....there really isn't another vehicle that has better resale value than a Toyota Land Cruiser and is in more demand--right or wrong. It is what it is and there is a reason for it.
I don’t trust the power train. I’ll keep my 2022 4Runner limited.
The limited model is definitely a more luxury vehicle than the new generation they are putting out with the higher price tag. Let the fools buy the overpriced “Econo” vehicle that needs premium fuel with a small gas tank that it has.
I’ll be one of those fools happily 💁🏻
185.000 euros in the Netherlands
你好~請問這車顏色的色號是多少呢？
There’s nothing else quite like this on the market. Who cares what people who can’t afford it have to say
The 5th gen limited models wernt even this much. This thing is claustrophobic inside like a nissan cube with a slightly lifted suspension. And that battery is heavy making the gas tank smaller at that with needing premium fuel. I MEAN YOURE NOT SAVING MUCH WITH FUEL EITHER. Yeah, who doesn’t care about the fool spending less value on a vehicle. Theres always the suckers. 😂
I make 160k a year with no debt. I could definitely afford it . But 72k for that ???? Nah
@@Jrm1376 People are paying so much for a claustrophobic vehicle 🙈
If only it came with the turbo v6
lucky for you , you can get exactly that in the Lexus GX 550. Have fun!
Toyota slowly becoming law quality
Good compromise between Wrangler/Bronco and luxury SUVs like MB/Land Rover
I like the interior that kept most physical switches, but the lack of KDSS and terrible sounding, rattley little 4banger pulling a 5,000 pound vehicle is a no-go for me.
No KDSS and it's not a landcruiser- just more costcutting to increase Toyota profit margins against stupid consumers who don't know any better.
Turbo charging a 4 banger on a big SUV seems stupid to me. Plus not having NA option is disappointing to Toyota enthusiast like me. Will wait for the 4 runner.
guess what? You are going to have a 4 banger turbo in that as well.
Sounds like Corolla
The 5th gen trd models wernt even this much. This thing is claustrophobic inside like a old ford escape but with little gadgets fitted inside, a little lipstick of leather to “look prettier” with a slightly lifted suspension. And that battery is heavy making the gas tank smaller at that with needing premium fuel. I MEAN YOURE NOT SAVING MUCH WITH FUEL EITHER being a hybrid and the needing PREMIUM FUEL. Not the best value for the new generation here🙈
1. Being narrow is a huge advantage for off road. 2. Regardless of fuel cost, the emissions are less to conform to USA standards and that's good. 3. 465ft/lbs of Torque is frickin' legit. I never needed 4wd low for trails I definitely needed it on before.
the 4Runner is cheaper, seats more people.
No, this car is a big negative. You can only put like 150 pounds in the back anyway takes premium gas and untested hybrid system. I’ll stick to the 4T which is proven and my GH kicks ass.
I was told that the weight restrictions in the back only refer to the small area just above the under floor storage. We’re good to weigh down the rest.
Regarding the hybrid system, which auto maker has more experience than Toyota regarding hybrids? The warranty that Toyota provides for the hybrid system speaks volumes: 10 years 240 000 km for the battery and 8 years 160 000 km for the hybrid system. I think we should be able to sleep well with these warranties!
I do not care at all for the rear passenger door window treatment, with that "upturn" in the window. Why does every damn car (except the Audi) have that swept up beltline, or the "upturn" in the rear passenger window, what I call "elfin ear window"? Every dad-burn carmaker does this, and I think it looks somewhere between goofy and just plain ugly.
$55,950 price tag defeats the "everyday ride" .... thats an overpriced Prado
Nahh. The perfect everyday ride would be a late model GX 460- not even close.
My 2023 Lexus GX 460 Black Line in Nori Green MSRP was $63K new just a year ago (before dealer discounts.....). Here we see Toyota's adoption of their new slogan: you pay MUCH more, get way less. No KDSS, vast ocean of really cheap plastics, no silky smooth V8, no luxury, minimal insulation-much higher road noise, hilariously limited load rating in trunk, no 3rd row, no 3-zone climate, and I'm sure I missed half dozen of other things. These are the things that matter for 'everyday ride'
do like them, nothing like a V8 ... pass every thing but a gas station
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 I get easily over 300 miles between gas stops driving around town with plenty of stop and go. I guess where you come from, the gas stations are 300 miles apart.
I hope it's a home run for Toyota, but no third row seating is a deal k*ller for me.
Turbo charged 4 cylinder?! 😆
Another swing and a miss by Toyota.
Making this a 4 Cyl turbo hybrid , Toyota engineers messed up big time. Why? I currently drive a 4 Cyl Hybrid SUV that is every bit what this vehicle is, full time 4 wheel drive , locking diff. all the driving features and luxury interior, AND my SUV gets a Solid 37 MPG combined mileage every day.
I don't have to use premium gas either. There is nothing my current SUV can't do that this Toyota can.
Toyota engineers really seriously have a problem with the iforce max powertrain used in this and the Tacoma as far as they suck gas for no good reason, and the hybrid system is poorly setup. Why would they build a Hybrid that the fuel MPG sucks so bad. This is horrible! Also the huge premium price for this Toyota, is outside reason.
What's the name of your suv?
It is … but not at that price
It's cheaper than the $85,000 - $90,000 200 series 😐😶
@@davidhouston7812 yesToyota only shipped the ,top luxury trim LC200 3 row luxury family school bus to the U.S. as other markets had lc 200 basic, base utilitarian model less wt lower $ , LC300GX base cloth int ,no3rd row 18" steel rims no luxury car bits , very utilitarian per Toyota Australia price is $107k auz$ with on road ,fees taxes = $72k U.S. id take it over the sequoia 3 row luxury family school bus TRD PRO for $83k plus mark ups and fees,room in the Toyota line for one more LC a ute / utility van ,wagon suv high payload less luxury car
@@davidhouston7812but it’s not a real Land Cruiser like the LC200, or the LC300 for example.
It’s an LC250, a Prado.
@@faheemabbas3965 ok even better to my point. The LC 300 series is the LX 600 which no one can afford a $90,000+ vehicle already.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is good car but right now Silly design 100% before better and why Toyota Killed model Land Cruiser V8 and model Lexus LX 570
Test drove one last week, not for me. Visibility over hood odd, power delivery between electric/gas seemed odd or grabby. Don't have the right word. But if you do a ton of real off roading, great. Its not a great daily.
Totally handsome..love it as a gift😊
WAY overpriced.
Saw this at an auto show.
Cloth seats, outdated interior design... for the price of a luxury midsize.
No thank you.
This is what Toyota has sunk to.. Tundra/Tacoma recalls…and now this $45k at best Land Cruiser with a $15k emblem…. After much anticipation and 2 test drivers in a base 1958, Toyota is in deep do do… let’s see… crappy hard plastic interior, sub par tech, rental car quality seat materials, NO POWER SEATS, a hood prop.. yes hood prop, anemic power train performance regardless what the hp/tq inflated numbers say, a battery pack plunked down in the cargo area that looks 100x worse in person and a 1970’s floaty Cadillac ride quality…. Don’t believe me ? Go for a test ride and report back and you’ll see that the LC is more of a farse than the CyberTruck.. Toyota should be ashamed for dumping another POS on the American consumer… right Tundra owners waiting for their replacement engines? The only Toyota owners benefitting from the latest $hit the bed antics are owners of FJs (me) and prior generation Tundras/Tacomas… for that we thank Toy-Yugo….
I like it but hardly anyone talks about the weight limit for the back due to the battery being their. The sticker says not to load over 150lbs in the back. That is a huge turn off as a family of 3 will 1 check in suit case each will most likely exceed the weight limit for the back.
That’s just for the small section with the storage cover, not the overall cargo area.
@jrd5403 With all 5 passengers, there is no choice
That limit is not for the while trunk. It is only for the “storage” area.
ck the payload #
Too bad it doesn’t use regular gas.
It’s tiny and looks like a vehicle that belongs in LEGO city. It has a 4 like the Corolla. It has tons of plastic and cloth seats. Did I mention it’s a tiny vehicle. It costs $58,000 for plastic and cloth seats? Did I mention the Corolla 4 cylinder? My $58,000 is safe from Toyota! Fact!
What new SUV competes at $58k?
@@Lamartian it’s tiny. It narrow and short. It looks like a Lego SUV for Lego City. It has a 4 cylinder. It is full of plastic and cloth. It has a tiny 7” display. I expect more for my $58,000. Cheers!
@@Isovapor $58k doesn't get much these days.
@@Lamartian I bought a luxurious fully loaded foreign made midsize SUV fully loaded with 20” rims and AWD with leather, heated and cooled seats. Not sure what you are even talking about. $58,000 and cloth seats is a no brainer regardless of the vehicle. Cheers!
@@Isovapor You would have named the year and model if you had actually bought a fully loaded mid-sized hybrid SUV. We get it, Kia makes a cheapo non-hybrid SUV. It's not in the same league.
Pretty expensive
Needs a third row. All of its competition has one - LR Defender & Discovery, Kia Telluride, Lexus GX550, even the new 4Runner Limited, Grand Cherokee L...
The Lexus GX can be spec'd with the third row.
the 3rd row the fold down seats would be as bad as a sequoia takes up all the cargo space with the hybrid batteries
its too expensive :)
Long term reliability sus af tho.
Toyota has been building hybrids for decades. I don’t know why everyone thinks this.
Only because it’s new (tho most of its parts are & have been used in other TM products for a minute). TM has been making hybrid 4 bangers for decades and they’re tops in reliability and durability.
Not really … Toyota does this bro 😎
150,000 miles or 10-year Warranty on the hybrid battery
overpriced pos
Looks like a plastic box with a Land Cruiser badge. Outside of Toyota fan boys nobody is falling for the garbage they are producing these days.
You’re right, even this toyota fan here isn’t falling for the new generation trash they are putting out. This thing is a old looking ford escape needing premium fuel and being a hybrid. 🙈
4cyl? it is crap
Every day? It eats gas, why would you ever??
bring back 1GR engine! 4 cylinders turbo engine is trash.
says who? this has more power and torque than that old pos
Coz its ugly?
Japanese products, beautiful outside, rubbish inside
yup you buy chevy that breaks down in first 20k, simp
No thanks, lack of technology and fake fuel efficiency (mild hybrid) , call back potentially happens, sick of hearing sorry from Toyota, over priced, Bye Toyota
What more you want in technology? Honest question
you couldn't even afford it to begin with lol