The Toyota Land Cruiser is back in the US & at almost half the price!
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- The @toyotausa Land Cruiser is reimagined for the US in many ways ranging from a smaller size to a hybrid powertrain however from the 2024 @TOYOTAglobal Land Cruiser reveal at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah, MotoMan presents what separates the now very different US bound Toyota Land Cruiser from its predecessor - including a surprising base price!
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I do like the design of the updated Land Cruiser. Very understated and functional. It will never stop blowing my mind that we talk about $50k being an affordability threshold though! It's affordable for maybe 10-15% of the US population; the rest of us who would like one of these would have to live in it to afford it!
Average new car sold is 47000 dollars. Its a lot more than 10-15% of the population
@@srzyYou're way off, just because something is overpriced and allows monthly payments, doesn't mean people can afford it. Homes and vehicles cost WAY more than the majority of the population in the US can afford. Just because people take out loans for things they can't pay for doesn't mean they can afford it. Just because people are paying 1k a month for car payments while they live at their Mom's house doesn't mean they can actually afford it. The average price for the outdated technology that is a vehicle, it's honestly about double or triple what it should be. Ridiculous!
@@neo7759 I think you're way off. Not every one has the same goal that you have. Just cause you think people can't afford, doesn't mean they can't. Maybe that kid who lives at moms house doesn't intend to leave? i have friends who still live at their parents cause thats their culture to live mulitple generations in the same household. Not everyone has the same ideals as you. I make 8k a month. That's low income in my area. does that mean i can't afford a 2k car payment? no it does not, I do not need a single family home that some people call the "american dream"
@@srzy Nope you are incorrect and your "stats" don't equate to reality across the United States, especially outside of California. Just because banks have figured out clever ways to make things "affordable " by trapping people into payments for decades with crazy high interest......does not mean most people can afford it. I make about four times the salary that you just mentioned and I would never pay that much for a car, not in a million years. Cars are way out of whack and the price of them has never been more ridiculous. The fact that you make 8k a month and actually think you CAN afford a 2k car payment tells me everything I need to know about your finances and how your brain works when it comes to money. That same mentality is the problem in this country and why things are so expensive and why so many people are buried in debt. The collective population of the USA has the financial savvy of a 9 year old it would seem.
that's the problem, people who can't afford new cars just take out loans and the industry knows it. We live in an era where people are willing to take on consumer debt to buy toys they can't afford.
For the first time, a Toyota vehicle looks really really good.
Well, the damn grill looks better. That's for sure. I don't know what it is with toyota's design team, but they can't do nice grills. They've got those stupid catfish headlights, and that giant mask of hard plastic on the new Tundra. I like the fenders getting beefed up with body lines, but they gotta square off the headlights and ditch the giant grill. This and the G55 are a really good start. I hope this carries over to the 4runner remodel.
Only in the US do we get overly complicated foo foo "off road" vehicles. The rest of the world embraces boxy units like this one. Thanks Toyota.
Stealerships markups are going to be legendary on these. This is a Prado for the american market, now put the 2.8L turbo diesel engine on it with the hybrid bits and that'd be an insane overlanding rig.
I love it MotoMan! Thanks for bringing this to us. This is now # 1 on my list.
My pleasure!
At first I liked the round lights, but now I think the square lights fit the overall look better.
I like the round headlights better. Hopefully they will offer a package to add all the off-road equipment to a 1958. That would seem to me to be the one to have.
I like the styles of both versions shown along with the paint especially that powder blue. The Land Cruiser looks strong and functional.
Reminds me of the Chief Clear Coat color no longer available on the Jeep Wrangler.
I really like this - I think it’s going to be a hit and I agree I wonder what place the 4Runner will end up having relative to this vehicle.
The 1985 looks Hummer-ish
I reckon the J250 will continue to be called Prado in various parts of the world where the Prado is currently sold, like the middle east. The Prado is popular around here, I'm sure you saw plenty of them back in Dubai, M.
International markets will get a 7-seater J250, apparently powered by the 2.7 inline 4 currently in the Hilux, Fortuner & Prado.
What's going on with the sunroof though? Press shots of the international model shows a panoramic roof while the blue one you sat in had a traditional sunroof instead (like the Lexus).
Toyota also updated the Series 70 Land Cruisers as well.
Excellent work like always, M.
Chatted with the folks at Toyota USA about the International 3 row 250 but nothing was confirmed at the time of filming so refrained from discussing it. That said, need to ask about that sunroof discrepancy . . .
The design I think is fantastic. It looks great! I had a 2020 LC Heritage Edition (made 30K selling it after 2 years lol...) and one of the cool parts about it were that you never saw one. Where I lived they were allocated 2 of them per year... I'm sure from a Toyota perspective this is going to be a winner - do the things a Bronco/Jeep do in the same price range but you know it won't break. But it makes me wonder if it will have that same, *it* that the older LC's did. Like I remember the 200 had slightly thicker glass, just so it would last longer. Lots of little things like that, which this version doesn't seem to have. That said... I will probably order one, though that Trailhunter... oh man.
On the 4Runner side - I think the plan is to make a smaller body on frame vehicle there to go right at Jeep. I would be perfect in their lineup and match the cross over line up Toyata has. RAV4, Highlander, Grand Highlander for crossovers, then 4Runner, LC, Sequoia for BOF off-road SUVs. A skinny 4Runner, with a turbo 4, 5 seats, and a large sunroof or top + Toyata reliability... If I was over at FCA I would be freaked out.
Love your videos man! Great work.
LC 300 just basic utilitarian ,LC 300 get rid of useless wt and luxury thats what Lexus IS for
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 This is not a LC300. LC300 is still luxurious. This is Toyota Land Cruiser Prado marketed as Land Cruiser in the USA to increase the appeal for LX600.
@@Akash-jz2vf toyota has many trim levels of LC300 from work spec to luxury saying
@@youtubecarspottersguide1 and the lc 300 has a very long waiting time over 2 years. that alone will turn away buyers
Just to pass this as a Land Cruiser Prado not the LX level but a stripped down GX. I love this new look as the old model has been around for nearly 15years
This is a backwards step for landcruiser. Less power, less internal room, less towing capacity, less ground clearance, less departure angle, and the rear door is rubbish!
And substantially cheaper because of that
@@alexandruprelipcian5904 its not cheaper it is actually more expensive
@@christurner68i think msrp starts at $55K in the states. It wasnt hard to pay almost $100k for the old body style. The pool of buyers in that price range would just as likely go buy the Lexus, hence the drop.
I think there's plenty of room "below" this for the new 4Runner. Non-hybrid 2.4T, no center diff, manual transfer case, maybe less rear overhang, assuming the same or similar wheelbase... I feel Toyota could easily cut costs and make the 4R start mid 30s giving these two quite a bit of room to exist with each other.
honestly, the 4runner better not have the same wheelbase so they could make it smaller than the new LC. maybe increase it by half to an inch, but not make it the same wheelbase to make more differentiations
Absolutely, I'd like the 4Runner to be noticeably smaller than this, but the current gen 4R is only like 2 1/2" shorter wheelbase than this 250 LC. I'd be a little disappointed, but not surprised, if they ride on the same frame with only minute mechanical differences, a different body & powertrain.
@@EricWintersTrekologistwhy even make a 4Runner? The current 4Runner costs MUCH more than this…I guess when you hit the TRD Pro. This makes no sense to have this and a 4Runner. This seems small
No center diff? So no 4WD?
Love the glass opening on rear hatch, why they ever took this away amazes me.
Great information, love the details. When's that 4 Runner coming out?
One of the best reviews I have watched here on YT! I can't wait to get one of these bad boys!
Really nice looking SUV!! Instant classic.
The Land Cruiser is an automotive icon. It’s crazy to me that it sold so poorly in the United States.
toyota priced them out of the market, we only had LC200 top top trim spec, other markets had base model LC200 GX cloth seats steelies same with the LC300 ,glad its utilitarian not 3rows of leather luxury car
US buyers subsidized it for the rest of world.
The problem with Toyota us marketing is they are Japanese people thinking about what Americans want. If Americans wanted American they would buy that instead. They should just offer what they offer the rest of the world and customers would be happier. Nothing worst than having some company try and cater to me what they think I want, instead of what I actually want lol.
@@AntilleanConfederationno gun rack?
Great video
I really want to know whats the overall size of this. It looks small in the video but google search specs shows it being about a foot longer and about 10 wider than a 4runner. I currently am still driving my 09 FJ cruiser because i still absolutely love it. I am looking into a new vehicle though, definitely Toyota again!
$55K+ gets you cloth seats, a dismal 8” infotainment screen, no front locker, cargo floor that isn’t flat, 17mpg, and street tires! 😂
I like. Can’t wait to see the next 4Runner as well like Motoman said. Keep telling myself my 2019 Ram 1500 is great. I thought I was crazy back in 2018 when I paid 46k for it. In today’s prices with the 19% inflation it would be $55k…… 😢
So this is the new Prado?
Yes 🙌
Yes, but in some markets the Prado name may be dropped
This does not compete with a 2007 3.0TD manual. Ever
@@rodericksmith859it going to rename. " prado seco"
Basically yes
Great video. We need more engine options.
Great review and information.
I really wish they would bring back the clam shell tail gate. It's the reason I started buying LC's & LX'es. What's the sq ft of the cargo space?
How accurate is the tow rating mentioned? Most other sources claim it will be 3.5 tonnes, bringing it in line with other 4x4s in it's class like the Everest and MUX here in Australia.
I'd buy it and pat myself on the back for avoiding the Bronco, which looks great but has Ford turbo engines in it (no thanks). Too bad Toyota dealers are artists at overcharging way above the MSRP with stupid "required" crap like whatever Toyoguard is and so forth.
that is like under coating / glaze installed by south east Toyota distributors or at the port add the dealer mark ups and 2nd party resale dealers who will buy all the first ed to try to flip
I love them boxy look on the SUV. Toyota dealership wants $10,000 on top of the MSRP. That's just insane.
so this thing is really nice, Ive heard that MSRP will be around $60,000..? Do yall think thats how much they will list for? Or will this bee one of those situations where the car goes for above its MSRP
This reminds me of my 1st year model FJ Cruiser: form over function. Let me be clear, I had the 6MT with the locking center diff. I've never had an off-road vehicle drive as well as that SUV. However, the rear seating space was cramped, the frame was comparatively weak (in typical Toyota fashion), the frame needed to be chopped for 33" tires, and at 6' tall even, I couldn't see a traffic light at all. I had to give up my FJ Cruiser due to a lumbar spine injury, that made working a clutch pedal extremely painful. Instead of buying a 4Runner, which was my first choice, I bought the top level 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X,with leather seats. The Xterra doesn't drive quite as nicely as my FJ Cruiser did with full time 4WD, and rear coil springs. But, you had to buy a manual transmission to get the center diff on an FJ Cruiser. My Xterra is still running well in 2023. The seating is firm and spacious, and the angles are better than a 4Runner. Surprisingly, despite being a smaller vehicle, the Xterra felt much larger inside than the comparable 2011 4Runner. I see the same flaws in this vehicle. This guy is 6' tall, and his head is nearly hitting the roof. Seeing out of that upright windshield looks difficult. The rear leg room is atrocious. The approach angle loons good, but the departure angle looks terrible. I'm confused as to who Toyota is marketing this to. If they're going to make a Land Cruiser, make it a bit larger for families, and make the 4runner a bit smaller for better off-road performance.
Beautiful .Toyota hit home run with this 👌
I hope a middle trim would be around $60k. The overlap with the GX550 concerns me more than an overlap with the new 4Runner.
I like it but still wish we got the LC 300, as that’s where the lineage evolved. Vs an offshoot of the family tree like the Prado
Toyota got it right with this redesign.
Great job Toyota. You built a Toyota Land Cruiser that looks like a Ford Bronco.
Bronco looks better!
@@lobster1002000 Are you joking ?
Will have to see in person and test drive to make final choice.@@tohidulislamnahid1818
This looks nothing like a bronco! And will outlive every bronco in the face of the earth
Beautiful looking ride, but i am bumming it is missing the iconic split tail gate!!!!!
Is it a plug-in hybrid? I'd love if this car did the "goes 40 miles on a daily charge, petrol for road trips"
Is there any timeline when this will available for purchase on the us market?
If they had incorporated the roll down rear window like the tundra and 4 runner I’d have already pre ordered one
Depends alot on the tow load and how it performs.
I have a feeling these new Land Cruisers will be even harder get get ahold of than the new Prius. Toyota really needs to ramp up its production millions of people are waiting. I want to get the new Prius for my daughter, I was thinking about the new Tacoma, but now I am thinking a Land Cruiser. It is like the Bronco I liked but has the build quality I need.
The new Prius is awful for that price. Engine and road noise are very loud. So cramped everywhere. Steering wheel is an oops. Look at Mazda instead.
@@bonusb2924 No Mazda gets 55mpg.
@@matthewhuszarik4173 - there are sacrifices for that 50mpg. Based on my rental experience they weren’t worth it. Spend some time in one, most agree.
@@bonusb2924 We have a hybrid Avalon no perceptible significant compromises to get another 10+ mpg. We have an older ICE Avalon as well.
@@matthewhuszarik4173 the Avalon is significantly larger than the Prius. That was part of my complaint. I enthusiastically picked it out of a line of vehicles when renting from MSP. Drove it for 3 days. Great fuel economy. Incredibly cramped everywhere. Very loud engine when engaged. Lots of road noise. I left disappointed. I’ve owned a gen 2.
Finally, the legend has been returned dude.
The legend jr.
Does it have a cooled central armrest cubby?
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this sport utility vehicle without the V6
My pleasure!
Looks great. Wish it was a PHEV.
as a current LC 200 owner.. and we just picked up Rivian R1S... Don't this mind this version "LC250" but I would rather have the GX version. I applaud Toyota for going adventure SUV.
i'm also a LC200 owner and I agree the R1S is a better replacement than than this Prado. Does the R1S do everything the LC200 does? Or do you wish you were driving the LC200 sometimes?
@@rodgerk. R1S drives really good. The LC will be resting for a bit and will be passed down to our son in HS.
I love it. I want to see wider, sportier tires on it, though, for people like me who are going to be driving on paved roads 90% of the time.
Well done Toyota just what I need? You have returned with the spirit so missing now from the Green Oval. Proper machine for proper people!
I am not a fan of the offered colors ( especially the green), although I do like the FJ -ish Blue. But the simple and pronounced beltline, is slightly akin to the Bronco.As for the engine choice, I would like a simpler set up, because who can repair any of this stuff on the fly? I sure don't know how. Overall, I am stoked for the Land Cruiser.
Can we ask for a six liter 3 or 3.5?
I have a hard time thinking of a unit this big with a 4 popper, battery or no battery.
Decisions, decisions Motoman! To keep my 2020 LC200 (Blizzard white pearl with Terra interior), or go for a first edition?
That blue two tone certainly is sharp looking. On a side note, I've been wishing for a hybrid version though. Any chance the first edition will be offered as such?
Either way, I like what I see so far, and I'm going to be very tempted indeed!
LC200 is a legit Land Cruiser, this is the inferior version of the current gen LC300 known in other markets as Land Cruiser Prado. Toyota is marketing this as Land Cruiser in the USA to raise the appeal for Lexus LX600, which is based on LC300. Also Prado used to be a smaller version of Land Cruisers in past, but from this model I think Toyota has changed vision for this model, to increase the appeal for both LC300 and LX600.
Tough call. It if were me, I would keep the LC200. Why? I don't see a NON Prado version of the LC coming back to the US which means a US based LC200 will not be replaced any time soon. As such, that will buoy resale and thus maintain your car's value.
Keep your LC200 👍 This is a much smaller and less capable version of the LC. It is however, a much more “affordable” vehicle which is attracting a lot of buyers.
@@scandinavia6271 Thanks for the input.
Love the design!
If that comes with a manual like the tacoma I'll buy one tomorrow
I like the look and design and for the first time i am considering a prado over a 4 runner.
I will wait for the new 4 runner to come out to compare
Looks great! Kinda feels as it’s a restomod
I swear I thought I was in an alternate sepia universe for the last 5 minutes. 😅. Fantastic review, though.
where are they made? US or Japan?
Doug Demuro is going to be so happy.
Damn that's one fine looking SUV, they should have reserved this design for the 4runner
This design looks small in some angles and gigantic in others. I thought it was gonna be smaller at first, but with these dimensions I’m now more confused at what its purpose will be. Granted the design is fantastic and that might be a seller on its own, but the GX looks beastly too and is set as an off roader too, with more power. If the 4runner is still gonna be a name plate what possible niche could it serve? This is the same confusion that the TX and Grand Highlander give me, that the ES and Crown do as well; there’s way too many derivative products atm, I can pick favorites but how will this not eat at their own market share
Well, if you judge by previous model (J150 or Prado, that how it's called in rest of the world), people usually bought it for being ultimate off-road monster and kinda iconic vehicle.
Not much else, honestly. I hope they will fix horrible brakes and enormous body roll in this model.
Not impressed w/all the plastic on the base model, plus the tire and wheel combo is underwhelming. I don’t see how this vehicle has a large market because options push the price up further. I’ll hang onto my LR3 & LR4 because they have better styling, more creature comforts, and better off road gadgets. I purchased both for less than $50k total w/168k combined miles…and they run fantastic.
This is not the “real Land Cruiser” - I.e the 200/300 series sold outside the US. This is a smaller vehicle that can’t quite match the LC 200/300 in terms of ground clearance, payload/towing and departure angle.
You don’t like change, do you?
@@debbylou5729 - the Lexus GX is wonderful
Can't wait for the new interview with Mike Sweers
Hey Motoman, what do you guys think of this looking exactly like a 2008 Nissan Xterra? If Nissan had paid enough attention to their Xterra, this is what the modern one would loo like. It seems Toyota rebadged the design of the Nissan Xterra and call it the new Land Cruiser.
The 80 series remains my favorite model. I regret selling mine, even with 300k on clock.
I want one . Totally awesome
The land cruiser looks cool
I like the round lights
This is definitely coming to the states to compete with the widely popular Wrangler (Jeep junk) and Bronco (F.O.R.D. Fix Or Repair Daily). If Toyota can keep the prices down close to their levels it will crush the competition IMO
I'm sure it's built better than my Wrangler, but I don't see it as a direct competitor to the Jeep or Bronco. Unless I missed it in the video, where is the removable top?
@@chrisj4922 Yea good point, need a roof option for sure
A Toyota version of the new Lexus GX, awesome!
I'm guessing the new 4runner design will change to be more rugged to directly compete with wrangler & bronco... this will differentiate the 4runner from this new land cruiser...
is this the new/old 4 runner?
I honestly think I would rather have the GX. Looks way better and comes with a V6 too.
It’s beautiful
I don't think I understand the value of the 4Runner anymore if this truck exists. Also it is wild to think that a hybrid 4 cylinder suv will cost mid-$50,000s as a base price. So what if it has 400+ lb/ft of torque - what about the durability? What is the point of the downsizing if there is minimal improvement to fuel efficiency?
The value is no turbo and a full frame. 3 runner is twice the truck this is.
One thing I always loved about Toyota trucks and SUVs is that the rear windows typically roll down. I think they made a mistake with the tail gate, would have really loved to see a roll down rear window. All windows open including the rear makes for wonderful airflow.
I love the way that back window opens up…The other windows all open would make crazy airflow what are you talking about?
@@briandorsey6437 when I had my Sequoia and have had rental 4 Runners, I have loved having the sunroof slid back, all windows open and the rear window rolled down. Not as open as a convertible, but the air feels great and doesn't buffet as much since it can flow through. For less air flow, opening the sunroof and the back window rolled down, or part way, makes for great airflow across the top of the vehicle without making too much wind noise. Honestly, I drove a lot with sunroof and read window open, side windows up. I loved having a roll down rear window, maybe it's because I grew up in a K5 Blazer
I agree. That slide down rear window is one of the best features ever. Very under appreciated until you have it.
worlds most perfect airflow is the front windows 1/4 way down and the back rolling window down about 4 inches...even in the winter i will do this with my 4runner with the heat on and its amazing
Best review, hands-down that puts everything in perspective.🎯 11:50
Thank you, Gary!
Thanks for doing this. I used to love these. Looking good, and certainly a step in the right direction. Any idea when or if Toyo will stop hiding the driver down and behind the front engine compartment giving limited road view? Don't get me wrong... the price, options, and looks are great, but a 2-3 foot blind spot in front of the vehicle and at the front corners is too much. Call me old fashioned; but, I always found it nice to see the road when driving. Or, make the old discovery's toyota based. Kinda like this one .... th-cam.com/video/2_e1KftghZU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s8kjXCzMMinVIjO4
You fxxk up the glass latch when you closed the back! Lol 😂
I love it!
Someone goes into a car dealer to buy a large car based on its reputation .
When told the price the buyer says too expensive so the crafty dealer says they have a cheaper version of the car( which is actually a smaller different car).
The customer says great you got a deal....😅
I don't care how pretty it is. How capable is it? what is the fuel savings with the hybrid? how does it climb? what angle can it handle before it rolls.
@MotoManTV. PLEASE Ask Mike Swears about projected mileage longevity of this hybrid/turbo combo!!! How man miles until we need to replace this battery. I just can't imagine this is going to be as reliable as a simple ICE engine of the past.
I do indeed cover that in my upcoming interview with the CE of the Tacoma, Sheldon. He provided some very honest answers.
Okay, here is my wishlist. Why can’t I have the rounded headlights on the higher trim. Only 5,000 first editions? Why Toyota? Why oh why is the load floor so high that it’s nearly unusable. I really wanted to like this and upgrade from my current 4Runner, but I may just wait now and see what they do with that platform instead. Can’t wait to see your thoughts after you’ve had a chance to do your first drive review.
One more gripe I just thought about. Regarding the battery under the load floor, I get that you have to put the battery somewhere, but why not take the opportunity to do something really cool and take the spare tire out from under the frame, package the battery lower in the vehicle to give you a lower, flatter load floor and put the spare tire on the rear tailgate and make the tailgate open like the current GX 460. That would make this Land Cruiser look even more bad ass and make it more practical on the interior as well. Rant over.
floor space is more usable than 2023 sequoia TRD pro luxury suv
Are these only for the US market? Will they be built in Japan?
it is a global model dif names Prado /LC250 land cruiser ,Dave from automotive press said Japan GX550 LC prado /250 , same factory not sure of the name other factory builds LC300 /LX and lexus models are built at the tearea factory where factory workers have been there for yrs lot of hands on
They will be built in Toyota's Tahara & Hino plants in Japan.
i like the last '22 version or before. now for the masses a ford bronco II
The dealer markups will make this at least double what the MSRP is. When these make the lot they will likely be the most expensive vehicles on the lot where dealers are going to take full advantage pricing these based on demand. The last Land Cruiser model a few years ago was 80K MSRP. Adjusting for inflation, demand and unacceptable dealership greed these land Cruisers BASE MODELS will be 100K with markups.
Great off-road SUV with legendary Land Cruiser name, priced like a 4Runner and it’s a TOYOTA. Such bargain for such an amazing package for everyone. This exciting SUV will fly off the dealer lots hot cakes.
The updated 70 series excites me more...
Definitely do not want a hybrid. This engine a immensely complex when compared to LC engines of prior generations. Complexity = Problems = Hassles = $$
Nice looking car! This is a Prado in the rest of the world. Half the price of a Land Cruiser because it is half a Land Cruiser. The new LC300 is what you are missing out on...
The 4runner style will be for young guys and the Land Cruiser is for older guys. It will be basically the same car.
It’s funny how at least 7 car bloggers had reviewed the same car at the same place
It was a media launch hosted by Toyota USA at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Where will the 4Runner fit in at
I owned a 1988 Landcruiser. I think that was their sweet spot. Once they went after soccer moms instead of outdoors enthusiasts, they started down the slippery slope then ended up on.
I think same thing about Jeeps; I look at the interior and it just looks feminine.
I’m a “soccer Mom”, AND an outdoor enthusiast. Love to hike, fish, camp, ski, rock climb, etc…Wouldn’t buy a Forerunner, would want a new, 2024, double cab Tacoma instead (for off roading & THD runs), currently own a Highlander Hybrid (V6 eCVT, that we love!), would like to own a Land cruiser… but not as a primary vehicle. That said, my favorite vehicle ever was a Jeep Grand Cherokee, small block V8 (5.2L Mopar). That vehicle was a ‘tank’, (and cornered really well! Unlike the Highlander we have now! The only drawback the vehicle has, in our opinions), but my Jeep also emptied its tank way too quickly. &, If only Jeep engines were as reliable as Toyota. The vehicle had major issues after 100K miles. My dream “soccer Mom” vehicle is a Lexus TX PHEV, not a Land cruiser. Twice the price, not as fun, but good electric range along with hybrid power and w/o the need to stop to charge it on longer road trips. If I owned a Land Cruiser it would be b/c I was taking the family soccer players to the backcountry more than the soccer fields.
Is this an upgraded FJ Cruiser?
Not sure how struts on rear glass are nostalgic. 4 runner replicates power rear glass like old blazers
I’m thinking a GR version with the V6TT from the GX in a couple years.
So what are the Toyota dealerships mark ups - $10,000 grand?
The rear hatch 100% should've been a X5 rip off. Would've made the uneven floor much better and probably not noticed at all. Would've been better for seating in the back as well with a tailgate style hatch opening. Happy to see it either way