You’ve touched on many reasons why I’ve ruled the LC out 1. Battery taking up precious cargo room 2. Can’t disable start/stop 3. Rat’s nest under the hood Also, standard nanny-cam? No thanks Of note - can easily upgrade horn, a few tutorials on TH-cam now along with P/Ns etc
The Prado has always been sold in the UK as their "Land Cruiser", since the first gen Prado first released, so Toyota has extended that trend to North America.
Absolutely agree about the interior. It is a much better laid out and thought out space than the GX550. Frankly, the Lexus would be better if they just kept the Prado interior. Toyota’s positioning on this is weird though. The price point and feature set as so close between the GX550 and LC, and given how it has traditionally been on the same platform as the 4Runner, it would have made more sense to drop the hybrid system, reduce cost, and sell this as the new 4Runner.
The Land Cruiser has always been in a different league. And has always been at a higher point than the Lexus GX. The Land Cruiser is a more prestigious SUV than the GX and has always had a higher demand and significantly better resale value than the Lexus.
@Benoncars it does have a HUD, you will have to go into the instrument settings to put it on as its not put ON from factory. Had to go deep into the settings cos I noticed there was HUD glass panel on the dashboard. Chatting from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Incredible review, I love the way you do it, but holy that is the wimpiest horn for a massive SUV I've ever heard. At least that can be swapped out easily for something from like a Camry or Tacoma.
It does in fact have a starter just like the Tundra hybrid. When you open the gas door with the ignition off(getting gas) it should start the engine with the starter, and not the MG.
The 2.4L T24A-FTS might already be replaced soon. The next generation Hilux will get the still in development 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder and it will probably move to all the other Toyotas shortly after.
Hybrid only kicks in when you step on the gas, or are idling around the parking lot. You can’t drive in electric mode only. It’s there for extra power.
I wish we got the diesel or even the N/A 2.4 for cheaper money. It may not be as fast but 50+ thousand dollars starting is still a lot tbh, especially for, a compromised hybrid
The new land cruiser might be the final nail in the coffin for me ever thinking Toyota can make another great car tbh. A great review (as always) but these things are absolutely hideous to me, like, several leagues below Toyota's already plain car designs, and it's pretty clear that this is just a slightly more-capable mall crawler. Shouldn't be too hard to find good condition used ones in 10 years after half of them get repo'd off that $70k MSRP tho
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder- I fell in love with the style, sold my 2016 rubicon 4door (fully kitted out) and bought the base model. Now I have more creature comforts and more towing capacity. Hopefully better reliability. I’m going to change the oil every 5k or even less just to try and make this the last 4x4 I need…
4runner is the better value anyway so you’re not missing much from this overpriced vehicle. Plus its slightly bigger as well and wider. That new one is claustrophobic inside
These smaller, more powerful 4 cylinders need the extra octane. My 2020 Miata had a naturally aspirated 2.0 and required premium. It’s the way the automotive world is going. Smaller and more powerful.
@@Anomize23I preferred the interior design (dash) layout better in the Land Cruiser. Just a personal preference- I bought a 1958- so far so good. Almost had it for 4 months now. It’s my first ever Toyota. Had 2 Jeep Wranglers for a total of 27 years. It was time for a change. For Desert off roading , I believe I’ll do fine with 4 traction mats a shovel and a compressor. A winch is in the future but there’s not many bumpers available now.
Although Theres always been plastic, the plastic on it is REALLY BAD now. No more buttons with more thinner plastic and tablet slapped on the dash is just HORRIBLE. Made me having my 5th gen runner happier now😂
My base 1958 ($58k) has more tech, safety and power than my `16 Rubicon. I’m getting older and wanted a long distance road trip suv with some capabilities. Already put 33” mud terrain’s , Icon wheels, UpTop rack and lots of Baja Design’s removed from my old jeep! I will miss the front locker and solid axle…
Awesome review, glad to see the land cruiser getting some shine
Thank you! Yeah me too!!
The Land Cruiser Premium in the U.S. does have heads-up display. And one of the many reasons I purchased it.
Good to know! I'm glad LOL
4:51 Fun fact: In Japan Toyota offers color-switchable fog lights on many models, and not just SUVs. It's also on the Yaris.
Ohh fancy that!
This is the best Land Cruiser review I've seen. Awesome job.
Thank you very much!!
Very well put together review. Very thorough and detailed.
Thank you very much!!
You’ve touched on many reasons why I’ve ruled the LC out
1. Battery taking up precious cargo room
2. Can’t disable start/stop
3. Rat’s nest under the hood
Also, standard nanny-cam? No thanks
Of note - can easily upgrade horn, a few tutorials on TH-cam now along with P/Ns etc
Too many compromises I wouldn't wanna deal with!!
The Prado has always been sold in the UK as their "Land Cruiser", since the first gen Prado first released, so Toyota has extended that trend to North America.
Great vid! No way to defeat the stop start system though? Would be a deal-killer for me.
Thank you much! Unfortunately there isn't! It's part of the hybrid system 🥲
That, and also I've heard that you have to turn the AC back on every time you get in the car.
@@DG-uu9bz - wow; that's lame
@@DG-uu9bzThat's not true.
It's a hybrid. Without start-stop, you'd get very little benefit from the hybrid hardware.
Absolutely agree about the interior. It is a much better laid out and thought out space than the GX550. Frankly, the Lexus would be better if they just kept the Prado interior.
Toyota’s positioning on this is weird though. The price point and feature set as so close between the GX550 and LC, and given how it has traditionally been on the same platform as the 4Runner, it would have made more sense to drop the hybrid system, reduce cost, and sell this as the new 4Runner.
The Land Cruiser has always been in a different league. And has always been at a higher point than the Lexus GX. The Land Cruiser is a more prestigious SUV than the GX and has always had a higher demand and significantly better resale value than the Lexus.
Yeah! Curious to see how the future will treat all these trucks! LOL
@@georgetown8986someone’s gonna be eating crow come the new year lol
Wish everybody would heed your PSA about driving 50 on the highway. Can't believe that horn📯 Stellar review Bern!
If only!! Thanks for stopping by!
@Benoncars it does have a HUD, you will have to go into the instrument settings to put it on as its not put ON from factory. Had to go deep into the settings cos I noticed there was HUD glass panel on the dashboard.
Chatting from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Ohh good to know! I was baffled!!
Point of clarification it’s actually 465 lb/feet of torque
Ahh thank you! Misspoke!
Incredible review, I love the way you do it, but holy that is the wimpiest horn for a massive SUV I've ever heard. At least that can be swapped out easily for something from like a Camry or Tacoma.
Thank you much! Yeah it's hilarious!! I can't believe it 🤣
The vehicle is massive for a 4cyl but it is slightly smaller than the 5th gen runner too.
There is actually a lot of config in the instrument panel.
That's good to know!
It does in fact have a starter just like the Tundra hybrid. When you open the gas door with the ignition off(getting gas) it should start the engine with the starter, and not the MG.
Interesting!! Thank you for clarifying!
I appreciate the frank review. Some good, some bad.
I appreciate you watching!
The 2.4L T24A-FTS might already be replaced soon. The next generation Hilux will get the still in development 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder and it will probably move to all the other Toyotas shortly after.
Interesting!!
I look forward to a refresh that fixes the prolapsed hitch cover.
LOL prolapsed 😭😭😭
The Land Cruiser comes with two different hitch covers. The hitch is large and attached to the frame and has a large tow capacity.
The hitch won't be relocated. It protrudes because the spare tire takes up space in front of it.
There’s a half cover that comes with the vehicle. It’s looks better than the full cover.
In the Jurassic Park Book, The T Rex attacked an Electric Land Cruiser
LOL
This is not a mild-hybrid. It's a full hybrid.
Hybrid only kicks in when you step on the gas, or are idling around the parking lot. You can’t drive in electric mode only. It’s there for extra power.
@@DTC-LC250 it's still not a mild mybrid, mild hybrid can't improve peak power, this can, also mild hybrid voltage is 48V, this has 300V or so
I wish we got the diesel or even the N/A 2.4 for cheaper money. It may not be as fast but 50+ thousand dollars starting is still a lot tbh, especially for, a compromised hybrid
Right, it's a big pill to swallow LOL
請問這車色的漆號是多少呢？
Why does everyone hate tailgates? I'm really going to miss that when I move on from my LR4...
Thank you for watching!
I absolutely miss the Land cruiser v8...
It's such a shame
@@BernonCars fr
The new land cruiser might be the final nail in the coffin for me ever thinking Toyota can make another great car tbh. A great review (as always) but these things are absolutely hideous to me, like, several leagues below Toyota's already plain car designs, and it's pretty clear that this is just a slightly more-capable mall crawler. Shouldn't be too hard to find good condition used ones in 10 years after half of them get repo'd off that $70k MSRP tho
Right, it's a shame. LC 100 & 200 ftw lol
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder- I fell in love with the style, sold my 2016 rubicon 4door (fully kitted out) and bought the base model. Now I have more creature comforts and more towing capacity. Hopefully better reliability. I’m going to change the oil every 5k or even less just to try and make this the last 4x4 I need…
Premium fuel only killed it for me. I got the 24 4runner offroad premium instead
4runner is the better value anyway so you’re not missing much from this overpriced vehicle. Plus its slightly bigger as well and wider. That new one is claustrophobic inside
Oh yeah I don't blame you one bit
These smaller, more powerful 4 cylinders need the extra octane. My 2020 Miata had a naturally aspirated 2.0 and required premium. It’s the way the automotive world is going. Smaller and more powerful.
@@Anomize23I preferred the interior design (dash) layout better in the Land Cruiser. Just a personal preference- I bought a 1958- so far so good.
Almost had it for 4 months now. It’s my first ever Toyota. Had 2 Jeep Wranglers for a total of 27 years. It was time for a change. For Desert off roading , I believe I’ll do fine with 4 traction mats a shovel and a compressor. A winch is in the future but there’s not many bumpers available now.
@@DTC-LC250 I love all the space in the 24 4runner engine. The 25 4runner engine on the other hand, looks so tight and hard to maintain lol
mmmm plastic. so much plastic. Gotta love that +25k dealership price adjustment and toyota plastic yummmmmmmmmm
Sooooo muuuuuchhhh plassssticccc
Although Theres always been plastic, the plastic on it is REALLY BAD now. No more buttons with more thinner plastic and tablet slapped on the dash is just HORRIBLE. Made me having my 5th gen runner happier now😂
The Land Cruiser well equipped is around $73k - $75k. It is significantly better than the outgoing model that was significantly outdated.
Oh yeah you're right about that
My base 1958 ($58k) has more tech, safety and power than my `16 Rubicon. I’m getting older and wanted a long distance road trip suv with some capabilities. Already put 33” mud terrain’s , Icon wheels, UpTop rack and lots of Baja Design’s removed from my old jeep!
I will miss the front locker and solid axle…