2017 Toyota Land Cruiser: Off-Road Test
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- We take the 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser up steep rocky desert paths to see if it can really live up to its off-road reputation. Full test drive review with driving impressions and feature outline.
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Land Cruiser is not an expensive car, is a long term relationship.
That is the words of a LandCruiser owner!
You know.
@@harveysmith100 this could outlive it's owner
It drives like a tank, and steers like a heavy pickup truck!!😲😲
Man I love landcruisers. they don't look that impressive until you actually drive one. I became part of the landcruiser family in 2009 and I've been hooked ever since
I don't know what that is but I reckon it's expensive. Cause the landcruiser is. But I get your point
Malik Martin
Ok. Are you a watch maker? Cause I get your point. Just not the analog
No bro. I don't know what a sea master is. I'm just a humble engineer.
Malik Martin what's that suppose to mean watch maker?
I love the watch analogy. I would think it's like the Speedmaster. It's luxurious at the same time you could rough it up as well.
I grew up with Toyota Land Cruisers around. They are amazing. Toyota did, and does this one right. Awesome vehicle. My favorite of all time. Great review Sam.
My wife and I bought a 2019 LC and hands down the best SUV. We're traditionally 4Runner owners (2001 sold, 2008 sold, and 2018 still own) but the LC200 is by far our favorite.
Finally a great honest review from a US reviewer. This shows you understand about cars better than those fast lane guys
Mahmud Al Hasan Fast Lane guys don't know what they are doing
Jahswill Ekele Yes I totally agree with you Sam knows how to see the quality in a vehicle.
I believe the Land Cruiser is only touched/manufactured/assembled by Toyota's most most senior personnel in Japan. Which is why you probably couldn't find any fitment issues :) Would love one in my drive way! Great review!
The most famous car in Libya
The only car that crosses the Sahara without problems
For everyone who's complaining about 85K to pay for this SUV! Go buy any SUV in this class! I'll take the LC, then we take what you've choosen to any domestic dealerships with nearly identical mileage! Let's see the differentials, who will come out on top! Land Rover, GMC, Chevy, Ford, and Nissan won't touch this truck! 85K winner! LC!
GL-550 will out off road this "truck". The suspension can't be "lifted" like a Benz which makes it off road far easier.
Daryll Jackson Lexus same engine has suspension but still lower than LC
I am extremely impressed with his review! It's straight forward and the way he talks is really clear and slow not like other reviewers here that talks too fast that I can't understand what are they are saying. It's worth watching for 21 minutes and 52 seconds watching this video and you just earned a subscriber!
1 thing he didn't mention was the updated shape of the valance below the actual front bumper. It has been designed to push water in a forward plane motion, when wading thru water up to 600mm deep. (24 inches)
I realize this is old, but just for your information and for future Toyota truck reviews - KDSS doesn't sense anything, its pure hydraulics. it simply links the front right corner of the sway bar link and ties it hydraulically to the rear left sway link so if the car is cornering the push on one side in canceled by the pull on the other and so the loop is closed and the sway bars are fully active. If you are dropping or lifting a single wheel the push on one corner pulls on the other and the loop is open and it allows the sway bar link to be effectively disengaged. The only reason I mention it is because its not a computer controlled system, which I think some people are generally (and rightly) nervous about when it comes to off road toys. Its a very durable and reliable mechanical system.
This is the best description of KDSS I've ever read.
Great review cheers. The Toyota Landcruiser is an Icon and legend in Australia, probably more so than any other vehicle. The Landcruiser 200 officially has the highest resale value of any new car on sale in Australia. That KDSS suspension was designed and engineered here. Sadly, we don't get the 380hp petrol v8 or the 8 speed auto - that combo is only in our Lexus 570. We get a lesser v8 petrol with a 6 speed auto, but what we do get is a twin turbo turbo V8 diesel with a monstrous 650nm of torque, which is the engine of choice.
I really enjoy your videos. I appreciate the frank honesty and the actual testing of the vehicle in the elements.
I have an used 1999 lexus 470X with only 185,000 miles and my wife loves how it drives. The best part of it, I paid $6500 for the SUV. I had my mechanic check it out and I spend $1000 to change all the belts and do all the necessary maintenance. It drives really great and for the money. Its reliable and quiet. My mechanic said, I should have another 100,000 miles with no issues. The compression is good and the transmission is still strong too.
But my wife would like a new one after we drive this for another 5 to 6 years.
Subscribing. Best auto review I have seen. Straightforward and honest.
The landcruiser is the king of the road
Didn’t know Jason Kidd started making car review vids:)
This is the best review of a LC that I've ever seen. Maybe the best car review ever. It really shows what the LC was built for. Most reviewers really miss the point on this SUV and judge it like a crossover. This is no crossover. This is my ride of choice...I hope to get one soon. The only other vehicle that I covet as much is a 911 targa 4s. But if I could only have one car for the rest of my life, the LC would be it. I'll continue to enjoy my 2012 4Runner for now, but when it's time, I'm definitely getting this. Again, great review. Keep up the solid work!
Great video! Thank you! Good camera work. I love the Land Cruiser, its in my dream 3 car garage. Does it all!
I really like you're off road reviews 👍🏽
My dream vehicle, thanks for the great review!
Me 2, would need to win the lottery to buy one though :D
Great review sir
Thank you for an awesome review!
Land cruiser is very popular here in the middle east
Very good review. Thanks.
Excellent review, and you are totally spot on. It really is 5 out of 5 stars!
Land Cruisers are the KING of offroad, capability, durability, longevity, comfort, they don't even depreciate like any other vehicle!
No one can name you a vehicle that covers all of these points like you asked.. there just isn't one!
Just bought a 2021 last Sunday, i always wanted this car.
Great review.. Thanks
Awesome vehicle, great review!!!
Great review!
How about a review on the 2020 LC Heritage Edition?
I like Land Cruisers, we have this SUV since 1970's it's lovely.... even on rough road during that time. It's been build to last forever.. we put more than 700, 000 km.
Great review.
Beast! The SUV, too....
The best Sport Utility Vehicle human kind could ever make!!! I grew up loving this vehicle since I was 4-5 years old and I still love it to this day after almost 30 years! Hopefully one day I can buy me one of these and I will keep it till I kick the bucket.
Great Review.... 👏👏
dreaming for LC200
I love your reviews you do a great job keep up the great work.
You reviewed the tundra and the 4RUNNER and I bought them both. I would love to have enough money to purchase this vehicle also.
Nicely covered. I guess you got one more viewer to your channel.
i like your off road videos, how about a full review of the half ton titan off road
Quality!... 'cuz it's still 1 of the few vehicles japan still builds ... in japan, in the Toyota line up.
I love how he calls out cattle guard!
I actually prefer the old school flip up third row seats. The problem with the fold down ones is that they raise the floor height of the cargo bay. And there's no way around this whether you're using them or not. which is a real pain in the ass for people who want to set up wtheir rig for offroad touring and want a dedicated cargo bay. And that because you now have to lift things like fridges and recovery gear higher to get it into your car, not always easy with heavy stuff. Having the option of just removing them is great.
Great review. I'd have to give it...5 out of 5 stars.
so what cheap 4wd car could go up there too ? would it work without diff locks there?
Land cruiser I love it your really good at talking I really enjoyed it .
Well done thanks. Anxious to see what Toyota does with the LC in 2020. Time for a complete redesign. I've owned half a dozen Land Cruisers over the years several FJ40's, 95 model FJ80 and now have an 08 model 200 series. It will always be my go to vehicle for its reliability, durability and versatility. Not to mention they hold their value.
How you liking the refreshed lc300
@@arytonandretti3785 I do like it, but honestly I'm a little bitter with Toyota that I'll have to get the Lexus version in the US to get one. I like the Lexus it's just not my trim preference and never has been. I've paid more to intentionally get the LC trim. I'm a less luxury kinda a guy I don’t need the bling for what I use my Land Cruisers for offroad travel and adventures.
Looks like you were using stock tires/wheels. Did you reduce air pressure below 33 PSI for your testing?
Great review. Appreciate how you take vehicles to very poor quality roads to test the chassis. To many reviewers claim a vehicle has great ride quality, and when I test drive it on a poor quality road, it feels jittery and harsh.
Brand new 2017 GXR V8 is about 49.000 US dollar in Saudi Arabia..I am going for it..Thank you for the review..
Also, what about adding an auxiliary gas tank to offset the low gas mileage? Is that possible?
In japan the base model costs around 50 to 55k $
@thegame123ize.... What does a fully loaded one cost?
I will own one of these. My brother just bought a 16. I absolutely need to have one of these. I have a 76 and an 89. Love the 100's but I want one of these.
Such a beautiful machine. I would love to pair that with a basecamp x.
can it get any bigger !
whats with the roofracks
And from 7:50 is why I love body on frame chassis in which almost all modern SUV's are trading in for monocoque chassis, with a well-bolted body and proper suspension, driving at pace on corrugation is a breeze!!!
I LOVE THIS CAR 👍👍👍
I'm a big Land Cruiser fan, but honestly for $85K I would get a 1794 Tundra and load it up with 35's, modest lift and still have change for a tonneau/cap and off-road lights. Yes the Tundra lacks crawl control, but an experienced driver won't really need it.
BTW: Very nice job with your reviews on both.
you could build a much, MUCH better off-roader than a mall crawler tundra for 85k
sadly the US market gets the most expensive full option version. elsewhere there are base models starting from 51k $. theres also the 76 series which isnt available in the US
JohnReviewer112 Some will but not many. But I guess their accountants know best?
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This is the perfect car for the kind of terrain you tested it on.
The LandCruiser 200 is an absolute beast. Put some beefy AT tires on it and it'll take you pretty much anywhere. Yes it's expensive but it has heritage, capability, and reliability to take you around the world and back.
Test drive a power wagon. Really interested.
Remove the running boards and put on some more aggressive A/T tires and you're pretty much set. Excellent review !!
plz review 2016 tahoe LTZ
Make a review on lc 300
Excellent review! Very well put together. Smart and entertaining. Thanks, man!! I'll be picking up a 2019 over the next month or two, based on your review!
toyota land cruiser always satisfying but you also gotta check out the nissan petrol!
Ever since I started using automatic climate control systems, I simply press the temperature buttons to select the appropriate setting and let the system run accordingly. I rarely touch the fan speed selector. Toyota probably figured this to be the case with most users, hence their decision to hide fan speed selection inside a menu. A bit unfortunate that Toyota is going the way of Old School BMW I Drive in that regard. They might want to take a trip down memory lane and see where that got the Bavarians.
Can't wait for the v6 hybrid land cruiser
I wish they sold the VXR version in the US, amazing body kits + Turbo Diesel!
Very weird to see the shift lever move so much ...
This LC needs larger tires and two locking axle diffs, it would also benefit from an off road version with more wheel travel too, great looking minivan, I can't say I'm impressed with a price tag so high, I'd like to see this do something challenging with some competition.
I would love to see it on some forest trails or doing a little crawling. Most people in the US market will never take this offroad. I have yet to see one on the road here in the US actually.
Would you get the Toyota Land Cruiser or the Lexus LX570? It’s only a few thousand apart and almost the same car. Lexus has a longer warranty but the Toyota had the Land Cruiser name.
Is the console gear selector moving that much during your drive or is that just the camera making look like it is?
That's a good question. We saw that too in the footage. The lever is likely tied to the transmission with a cable or linkage as we've seen in other Toyota/Lexus vehicles we've tested.
I may plan to get a LC in very near future. My question to you is how does it compare to the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with the Rear Diff Lockers? Is the Central Lock with side to side traction enough for tough situations? I have seen a video with a LC on centre locks engaged struggling on rocks, whereas another LC had ARBs installed on the rear. I know driver skill can play an important factor, but if we even that out, then?
Best comparative analysis is that you can get 2 Wranglers for the price of 1 Land Cruiser. They are not in the same class.
Totally understand that - they are different beasts altogether. I was just wanting to know how it would do in a tough low traction situation (considering that the owner is willing to take it to that extreme)
Hey buddy that the 2016 model not the 2017 , they are both very similar so it's easy to get confused , but the 2017 model had day led lights up front unlike the 2016 model 👍🏻
Said you could get a wrench and take out the third-row seats. I will never need them and would definitely need the space instead. How much of a job is that?
l love it
I'll name you one as I own both, Land Rover LR4. Contrary to what most people think, (120K miles on 08' LC, 82K miles on 10' LR4) neither have had reliability problems out of regular maintenance items, which I do myself.
Toyota Landcruiser has reputation of been the "King of the Road" outback Australia no other vehicles comes near. With exceptional off road capabilities and it take you and the family anywhere wanted equipped with either 7 or 8 seaters and huge fuel tanks. It's rock solid built which can last over 25 plus years and a high demand for after sale. It will not let you down or break down middle of no where. It have the best approach angles while it may not be best looking and practicality. Toyota Landcruiser make up in bulletproof capabilities in all terrains and legendary reliability, but the trade off is gas guzzler in city.
By far the most capable 4x4 in the world....'other' well know companies manufacture decent 4x4s but for long term reliability & durability this vehicle stands head & shoulders above the rest...it is without doubt the AK47 of the 4x4 world...
When this is in its normal pavement drive mode is it a RWD or does it have AWD like the 4Runner Limited?
AWD much like the 4Runner Limited
TestDrivenTV Thank you, Sam. Great review as always.
Since 1991 there is No 2WD option on Land cruisers. They are Full time 4WD. An All wheel drive is a system designed for crossover SUV's mostly or cars, which runs as front wheel drive most of the time, but can send power to both front and rear, when necessary or there is a lock switch. Toyota 4runner's are mostly, Rear wheel drive and they can be switched to 4WD, as a part time option. But on Land cruisers, there is no 2WD Option.
And also the 4Runners from 2003 - 2008, if it has a V8 engine in it, and it has 4WD, then it has Full time 4WD. If it has a V6 engine, then they have the option of 2WD and can be run in part time 4WD. Part time 4WD means you must not drive that vehicle in 4WD all the time, you can use the 4WD only when necessary. Nissan, Ford, Chevy, all their pickup trucks are Part time 4WD. Only Toyota offers Full time 4WD.
TestDrivenTV 4WD not AWD.
Just traded my Wrangler for this!! Feels really heavy, and solidly built, drives like a pickup truck 🤣🤣. Has way more features than I know what to do with them.
God I'm in love
Why is the Land Cruiser having lower num. of sales than Range Rover in US?
The Land Cruiser is the one of the most underrated SUVs in America! My opinion.
I wish I could afford one!
Is Land Cruiser Body On Frame? I don't think it's Monocoque because Body On Frame is stronger
Body on Frame
Too bad they don't have this in Canada :( WE have to go for the Lexus with the oversized 21'' tires. I love these suv's but they still could use a bigger fuel tank. I can even live with the really poor MPG but the range is like 600km (unloaded) on the highway not quite enough for me. I used to carry jerry cans of gas in the back of my 2001 Pathfinder because the range issue.
derfdswed if you guys have LCs with fuel tank capacity of 93L then Toyota makes a bigger tank 138L for middle east editions. You may ask your dealer to equip your car with one of them
If u have the money this is the car to drive in dessert
Can you please review the new Skoda Kodiac?
Best vehicle
Wish we could get a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats in the 4runner =/
Christopher Walken meh, can't complain given we can get the same leather and air con front seats :)
Malik Martin this is a car review. any car talk is entirely acceptable. who cares about aleppo when were on the topic of cars. if someone wants a heater steering wheel and seats thats there opinion. bring your garbage comments elsewhere. REEEEEEEE!
ps... assuming people dont know what aleppo is makes you look pretty smart. jk!
Most reliable on this planet without doubt.
Good video Sam thanks. Great vehicle a legend for sure. Excellent it’s still built in Japan hence the good build quality, if they allow the Chinese to build it in the name of cost saving it will go very wrong.
i know i cant compare the cx9 with this one , its totally differnet but just remember what would u can get with the cx9 almost the same interior space an ok offroad ability great on gas and ton of power u may drag race it with this v8 , the cx9 is a modern car , this one is more of an old school , also the cx9 cost like half oof this one do
$85,000 is a lot of money for the average working person. Somebody like me would have to purchase a used one to be able to afford an SUV like this one.
The great thing about a Land Cruiser is that you can get used ones coming off lease or whatever. Sometimes driven by soccer moms who bought simply to put a big, heavy vehicle body around their kids when driving them to school. If it has 50K or even 100K miles on it, you could probably drive it for another 200K. Easily. So absolutely consider used. Yes, the 2016s have some great new features but wait a couple years and pick it up used.
Buy used. Hell the Lexus GX is now around the 6000 dollar mark.
ants mirez That would be the only way I could afford one.
ants mirez yes. $20k can't get you an older model with 200,000+ miles. :/ may be exaggerating on the miles.
Or 4runner
Best suv, man I wish it had a diesel in the us.
And how do those do off road?
They dont lmao
I have the 4.5 twin turbo diesel here in OZ.
it is the greatest engine ever put in a 4x4, mine runs 190kw and 600nm and fuel economy is around 15ltrs per 100km.
they should really sell the diesel in the US.
I do have some good news for you Yanks 2018 toyota are going to release the 70 series to your market.
you forgot superior at breaking down.
Jake Gribble when does that happen got 130k on mine only issue I have had is warped front discs also have many friends with the 200series only problems I have heard were self inflicted
If you want 3rd row seats yes then land cruiser or nissan petrol. If you are looking for durability then land cruiser.. If you need little budget friendly and fuel economy then get prado
Dream truck/wagon. ...if I had the money, I would get it so fast my head would spin :-)
Ok, you said name me one - there isn't one, exactly - however, I'd like to see you test and take a 2017 Nissan Armada, which comes close to have the same features and has equal quality, up that same hill...an SL model that costs $30,000 less.
When we get one to test here in Phoenix we may well run it on that course. The Armada isn't as off-road oriented however, doesn't have as many tools in its box for technical courses. We'll see.
I really want this car, come on Toyota, give me one and I will make non stop positive videos on TH-cam.