I don’t care if anybody calls the Sequoia outdated, it is a very reliable SUV. If I were to take a trip up to the Arctic Ocean and back, I’d take a Sequoia.
I have a 18 Sequoia TRD Sport. I picked up in March 2019 with 13k miles for under 46k. The only difference between it and the TRD Pro are the Fox shocks, front skid plate and badges. It has been the best vehicle i've owned. I'm just at 59k miles now. Its been driven to Colorado Springs from Houston a few times, up in the snow in Southern Colorado and trek through soggy mud in Texas. Towed trailers and been my home away from home(with 2nd and 3rd row folded). The simplicity of the vehicle(plus 2nd row captain chairs) was a big plus. Glad to see it hold up against the Land Cruiser.
I've driven 2 Mercedes Sprinters daily for work over a span of 5 years. Both were the least reliable vehicle's I've ever seen. Both were constantly in the shop EVERY month like clock work, both engines failed within 3 years of the purchase date. Repairs are ungodly expensive. Last vehicle in the world I would pick for an overlander.
Brian Lee Same truck almost exactly, the Lexus just has a more refined interior and decor deferent lower body panels. Complete overkill on the part of the Lexus. All Toyota off-roaders have so many aftermarket features arts available, that many companies simply survive on selling Landcruiser parts in places like Australia and Asia
@@entreptiles you're right. I don't know why Toyota don't put the 8 speed with the other engines. It seems only with the 5.7 V8. In Aus you have to buy a Lexus for over $140,000 to get the 8 speed.
@@aussieoffroadnut1109 6AT can sell well why would you bring new trans to the same vehicle. I notice this trend when Toyota want to make the most profit where the same vehicle can be sold without new engineering.
Actually it will be for the 2023 model year according to Toyota business insider. So in 2 years assuming of course they release it in 2022 as a 2023 model year
@@normt5463 WHAT? Why does any of that matter? The LC is designed to be an over land/off road vehicle. The Escalade is designed to be a showy Luxury vehicle to cruise the streets.
@@normt5463 Er yes but thats with every vehicle. If you damage something, the repair has to be paid. A mirror has nothing to do with reliability, thats like saying you crashed your bumper so your car isn't reliable.
The best overland vehicle is one that doesn’t drain your bank account, has good aftermarket support and has parts readily available wherever you travel. No sense in spending all your money on a vehicle and the modifications if you can’t take time off to actually utilize it. The terrain you will be conquering is also an important consideration in regards to what axle type (IFS or straight) you should be targeting. You can then get into the nitty gritty of payload capacity, fuel economy, etc. For some, a lifted Subaru Forester checks all the boxes. For others, it is a well-equipped Land Cruiser. For others its a well-outfitted Sprinter van. Don’t get caught up in the hype of what is hot or popular. Look at vehicles in your budget, determine the gear you’ll need (lift kit, tire sizes, skid plates, auxiliary fuel tanks, cargo management solutions, recovery points, etc) and make informed purchases from there. If you are unsure about the platform or what gear you’ll need, consult with a reputable vehicle outfitter who can make recommendations depending on your use case. I would also stress that it’s important to buy the vehicle and USE IT for a few months or a dozen trips to see what you really need. I made the mistake of building up a Subaru Crosstrek and after a 10 day excursion across the Northeast and Canada, I realized it didn’t have the cargo capacity, horsepower, or off-road capabilities for the terrain I wanted to attack. If I had spent more time with the vehicle beforehand, I would’ve realized the shortcomings I had with it and moved to a different platform. A few years later after selling the Crosstrek, I’m working with a Lexus GX470 which suits my needs much better.
As a owner of Sequoias of both gens and drove a Land Cruiser to overland in Sri Lanka, at the end of the day I would say the best overlander is your current whatsoever car. You don't have to spend $$$/overbuild to enjoy overloading/cross country road trips.
The wild head-bobbing in the Mercedes reminded me of Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan's characters from SNL and Night at the Roxbury. I expected Roman and Nathan to start saying "Him? Me? Me? Him?............"
The other thing about the land cruiser if you look underneath it is that all the drivetrain components and suspension linkages are significantly beefier than sequoia and tundra parts. The fox suspension and off road tires are cool but those are much easier to change than the entirety of the drivetrain.
I think turning the Mercedes into an off road, off grid, house-on-wheels would be a great project. Turn it into a 4-season livable overlander. Make sure to get Andre involved. #tfloverlander
Or, *I can buy a used first gen sequoia for 5 grand, and buy a BIG tiny home for 25 grand*. it is still cheaper and will still *last longer* then the sprinter 4x4. No work involved, just *play*. also, i you still want to put in the effort, build the tiny home.
I have been Over-landing for 20 years now. I'm looking to build out a new one (well old). I'm looking at a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The advantage the 1st Gen has over the new one is: -Solid rear axle (Big advantage) -It can be lifted higher -A bit smaller and lighter than the newer ones -A lot cheaper than new -Much cheaper than a Land Cruiser (nearly the same size and dimension, Sequoia is 10" longer) I had a 4Runner, Cherokee XJ and a Grand Cherokee. All great off road but I need more room.
I am only starting to look into over-landing and considering the Sequoia too for space and price. I am just not sure how much would be too many miles o n an older vehicle.
Alwyn Schoeman - My personal experience and preferred mileage would be nothing over 150k miles. Yet it also depends on how well it was maintained. They have impeccable reliability and I have seen many over 250k miles running strong. If you find one, take it to a good mechanic to have him evaluate it.
I'm from Germany and here in the Mountains they're often used for bringing tourists up the mountain especially in snow. of course the tires are modified.
Put a set of brand new Toyo Open Country AT III's on that Sequoia and it will go to 98.5% of places that anyone would take their family overlanding. I have had phenomenal luck with vehicles and I LOVE my Nissan Pathfinder to death, but the best vehicle I've ever driven (and my Holy Grail or Powerball Lotto vehicle) is a Toyota Sequoia. Rented one for a long weekend and had 0 complaints. Even the gas mileage was better (for a 6,000lb vehicle) than I expected, in mixed driving, with the A/C on constantly. Sequoia essentially hasn't changed in about 12 years, and that's a GREAT thing! No engine start/stop. No cylinder deactivation. No E-parking brake. No push button transmission shifter. No 50" screen. It's ALL killer. NO filler.
My youth group took a sprinter 4x4 down to Baja California MX from Salem Oregon. The engine was a little gutless with a full load but man did it keep trucking.
Late to the party here, but would it be interesting and useful to do a comparison of the 1st-gen Sequoia vs. a circa 2001 Land Cruiser? Or you could call it "Overlanding for the not-so-rich and famous" and include whatever: Tahoe, Land Rover, Range Rover, Unimog etc
Glad to see everyone having fun once in awhile. I needed a break from exactly 30 second fuel top offs and calculators! I'll take the Sequoia, but with a locker. I know thee don't have them yet, but I'd have that handled. Great video TFL!!
Not only does the Sequoia not have a rear locker, it's also and independent rear! It's a minivan with low range. I can't believe Toyota is still selling this thing, just like the Tundra it's at least 2 generations behind. Toyota really phones it in with their 4x4's - the Sequoia, Tundra, and 200 series all date from 2008, and the 4Runner isn't much better at 2010. Nathan hit the nail on the head with the 2030 comment! Also, I had no idea you could the Sprinter with a low range, that's so cool! Put some KO2's on that thing and it would have done even better. #vanlife
The best overlander challenge should be done with and jeep xj, mitsubish Montero, chevy blazer, Toyota 4runner and ford explorer, and have a $4000 dollar spending limit. When you go to overland expo you don't see to many 40-50k vehicles being used to drop into mud bogs and rut , and grind along rocks in Moab.
If it’s me, I’m going with the unseen 4th option, the 4Runner TRD PRO. All seriousness though, I would say the Sequoia TRD PRO and used the saved money further upgrade the tires and install a rear locker or TrueTrac.
You could get a 4Runner ORP for 1/2 of and add $20,000 of shocks, tires, lift, bumpers, skid and sliders. And even a supercharger to get ~350 hp. Then you could enjoy your over landing with the 20K plus change and still be ahead.
The same top range land cruiser I have has a adaptive suspension which give automatic height lift in 4 low .. makes it much more cape able .. not to mention on road stability and power modes.
Those Toyotas MUST have about 75 - 100 gallon gasoline tanks or you’ll be filling up every 225 miles. I have a 2016 Sequoia, I know. I’d take the Sprinter in empty van model and make a full time living RV with baffroom.
The LC is awesome, but 90k, the MB is cool but probably not reliable, and the Sequoia is just right for 98 %of us who want a quality, the ability to make it through the snow to get to work. And....parts are cheaper
I would probably take a Landcruiser over all for the most part but the elephant in the room is that it’s just oddly priced out of reach these days for the average buyer, especially since they discontinued it in the US, while the sequoia is outdated it’s still sporting that reliable V8 and most of the same features that you see in the LC. + the sequoia has quite a bit more room and it’s far more affordable, especially if you’re willing to settle for higher miles.
I'm from Germany and here in the Mountains they're often used for bringing tourists up the mountain especially in snow. of course the tires are modified.
A center diff lock is used on full time AWD systems to lock the front and back driveshafts together - basically to get you the same traction as a part time 4WD set up when you go from 2WD to 4WD. I believe it takes the limited slip center diff of the AWD system and fully locks it up, but you’d need someone with more technical knowledge than I to tell you whether it’s truly fully locked or just slipping less. I can tell you that on my Land Cruiser it makes a noticeable difference in traction when in mud or deep snow (I have KO2s with way more mud and snow grip than the standard tires).
They say the sprinter has no luxury amenities but it actually offers a bigger touch screen than both Toyotas, heated seats, heated steering wheel, huge gage cluster , adaptive cruise control, etc.
The lack of Sprinter options that you are complaining about are available. All of the vehicles are passenger vehicles and not kitted out for Overlanding around the world. The Sprinter because of its size and height may not be the best off-road but by far the best for living off-grid in its fully equipped form.
Hi guys, I love your channel!!! Just a video suggestion for y'all. You guys should put a tundra on your slip test and test out the auto lsd feature vs a real locker, since Toyota stands behind it saying they don't need lockers when they have the auto lsd. Keep it up guys doing great!
Love the Sequoia!!!!. Hopefully I can buy one some day, wanted to buy one last year on March, but it was over 62k brand new. I ended up getting a brand new 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 fully equipped, love it too, can't wait to start building it up!!!.
Nice reviewaside from missed 8spd trans in LC and also no discussion on the fact that the Land Cruiser has a solid axle and Sequoia has independent rear suspension Which is less desirable for an off-road vehicle. Really the Gen 1 Sequoia makes a better off-road Overlander
When are you guys going to test the Jeep Grand Cherokee? It’s full of technology too and I have a feeling it competes with Toyota and Land Rover pretty well.
I think it would be good to describe the difference between locking dfs etc. verses vtrac yadda yadda also about different terrain and when those differences matter.
I think the big gas guzzling petrol V8's would be those Toyota's out of the running for serious distance overlanding. Not enough range! And if you carry enough petrol to increase the range, suddenly you weigh too much to carry enough water and other supplies to support you over that distance. The TD engine in the Merc is better for range, but I wouldn't trust the whole package to perform well on anything particularly rough or difficult. Obviously the answer is diesel Land Cruiser!
Heated seats is one of the options on the van, standing room height is all included, you can stretch your legs while driving! What other vehicle offers that?!? Once you drive a sprinter there is no substitute.
Agreed, except I haven't seen a single CPO Sequoia that old. And every Sequoia in that price range has 160K+ miles. It amazes me what people will try and sell a Sequoia for with over 200K miles, some are still ask $20K...
oawefajweee in my region, it’s very hard to even find a sequoia. And each one is still over priced! Probably because they are bulletproof! (‘11 sequoia platinum)
I’m sick of looking for vehicles in the UK and all they have is a diesel option, only options I have is a 2.0L Jeep Wrangler or a 5.7L left hand drive Ram Rebel
Weight plays a role in overlanding and off-roading. The Toyota’s are too heavy and wide. The 4runner is better than all three of those choices. While the Mercedes van can be turned into overlanding, it shouldn’t be in this category.
I don’t care if anybody calls the Sequoia outdated, it is a very reliable SUV. If I were to take a trip up to the Arctic Ocean and back, I’d take a Sequoia.
I have a 18 Sequoia TRD Sport. I picked up in March 2019 with 13k miles for under 46k. The only difference between it and the TRD Pro are the Fox shocks, front skid plate and badges. It has been the best vehicle i've owned. I'm just at 59k miles now. Its been driven to Colorado Springs from Houston a few times, up in the snow in Southern Colorado and trek through soggy mud in Texas. Towed trailers and been my home away from home(with 2nd and 3rd row folded). The simplicity of the vehicle(plus 2nd row captain chairs) was a big plus. Glad to see it hold up against the Land Cruiser.
May I ask what of MPG you are getting?
@@TheGbizaille Highway 17.5-18,
City 13-14
Heyy Another Houstonian! Bro thats like 15 hours of driving, crazyyy
Michael Vela Same I have a 2012 limited and it’s been holding up with around 400k km
I have a 2006 Sequoia Limited 4wd with 2nd row captain chairs as well. Such a great all around vehicle.
I've driven 2 Mercedes Sprinters daily for work over a span of 5 years. Both were the least reliable vehicle's I've ever seen. Both were constantly in the shop EVERY month like clock work, both engines failed within 3 years of the purchase date. Repairs are ungodly expensive. Last vehicle in the world I would pick for an overlander.
Just a little correction guys, the Land Cruiser has an 8 speed transmission... nice review!!!
Agreed, so does its sister SUV, the LX570.
Yes it does.
Brian Lee Same truck almost exactly, the Lexus just has a more refined interior and decor deferent lower body panels. Complete overkill on the part of the Lexus.
All Toyota off-roaders have so many aftermarket features arts available, that many companies simply survive on selling Landcruiser parts in places like Australia and Asia
Was going to correct them on that, but you got to it first👍
Land cruiser got an 8 speed in 2016
It's only got a 6 speed everywhere else in the world.
@@aussieoffroadnut1109 The actual one they're reviewing has 8. So Tommy was wrong.
@@entreptiles you're right. I don't know why Toyota don't put the 8 speed with the other engines. It seems only with the 5.7 V8. In Aus you have to buy a Lexus for over $140,000 to get the 8 speed.
@@aussieoffroadnut1109 6AT can sell well why would you bring new trans to the same vehicle. I notice this trend when Toyota want to make the most profit where the same vehicle can be sold without new engineering.
#reliable and bulletproof said it like 20 times...
The Sprinter looks like it will tip over sideways any moment.
Will it, though?
Ur right.
It looks startled...😳
Land cruiser got my vote.
Norm T but do u see escalade around the world?
Norm T haha not comparable
Imagine a TRD pro land cruiser ?
Norm T GM vehicles are junk if compared to Toyota. Why do think LC is sold world wide and not the Escalade?
That Landcruiser is beautiful. I wish I could afford it🤷🏻♂️
Jesse Mares it looks pretty average imao
It looks rubbish it looks like it is from 2000s
@@bittertruth0000 Still beautiful... old doesn't mean ugly.
This episode was pretty nice and funny especially when you guys were in the Sprinter🤣🤣
"When they do the next generation of this... in 2030 or whatever." lolol
rumours are that will come out 2027
Actually it will be for the 2023 model year according to Toyota business insider. So in 2 years assuming of course they release it in 2022 as a 2023 model year
Such an underrated jab
I was looking for this comment!😂😂. Ya hate to hear it l, but it’s the truth. SMH
The father and son bonding is amazing. Having fun doing what they love and making great memories. Roman and Tommy make a good team. 👍
You guys are so fun! The scenes in the van were hilarious!!
Sprinter 4X4 maintenance and reliability nightmare NEVER AGAIN !
Thanks for that information.
I like the video guys. The Land Cruiser has 8 forward gears.
Thanks for the heads-up on this!
Hey Tommy, how hard was it to not say "you can live in a van down by the river"?
hard ;)
Nathen sitting in the back of the Merc. was to funny. He was "shacked not stirred". ;O)
"...TRD wheels which do nothing but look really cool!".
You killed me three!
you're wrong you can get the Sprinter with the MBUX like in the new A-Class or GLB
My 2020 has mbux, can confirm.
It’s kind of unfair that they didn’t even mention the options it has, which are better than Toyota imo.
MBUX...?
@@Sig721Tau It's a fancy touch screen system.
@@DanDan-tt6gv yeah
Land Cruiser all the way.
@@normt5463 WHAT? Why does any of that matter? The LC is designed to be an over land/off road vehicle. The Escalade is designed to be a showy Luxury vehicle to cruise the streets.
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There is a heritage edition
Land cruiser, hands down.
Norm The LC still has my vote.
Norm T this isn’t really relevant though
@@normt5463 Well, I mean repairs come in expensive as well...so you basically save a lot of money on these with a LC
@@normt5463 Er yes but thats with every vehicle. If you damage something, the repair has to be paid. A mirror has nothing to do with reliability, thats like saying you crashed your bumper so your car isn't reliable.
@@normt5463 I just found the mirror glass on the Toyota Parts website for 400 bucks (even for the 2018 model!). So TFL got pretty much ripped off.
I loved my 2006 Sequoia, loved back window! And waiting 2030 model 😂
Crawl control engaged, “Take my hands off the wheel” lol
The best overland vehicle is one that doesn’t drain your bank account, has good aftermarket support and has parts readily available wherever you travel. No sense in spending all your money on a vehicle and the modifications if you can’t take time off to actually utilize it. The terrain you will be conquering is also an important consideration in regards to what axle type (IFS or straight) you should be targeting. You can then get into the nitty gritty of payload capacity, fuel economy, etc.
For some, a lifted Subaru Forester checks all the boxes. For others, it is a well-equipped Land Cruiser. For others its a well-outfitted Sprinter van. Don’t get caught up in the hype of what is hot or popular. Look at vehicles in your budget, determine the gear you’ll need (lift kit, tire sizes, skid plates, auxiliary fuel tanks, cargo management solutions, recovery points, etc) and make informed purchases from there. If you are unsure about the platform or what gear you’ll need, consult with a reputable vehicle outfitter who can make recommendations depending on your use case.
I would also stress that it’s important to buy the vehicle and USE IT for a few months or a dozen trips to see what you really need. I made the mistake of building up a Subaru Crosstrek and after a 10 day excursion across the Northeast and Canada, I realized it didn’t have the cargo capacity, horsepower, or off-road capabilities for the terrain I wanted to attack. If I had spent more time with the vehicle beforehand, I would’ve realized the shortcomings I had with it and moved to a different platform. A few years later after selling the Crosstrek, I’m working with a Lexus GX470 which suits my needs much better.
Obviously you can not afford one ...great confession ,
Toyota products all the way I have a 4Runner and a tundra and I love them
The land cruiser is straight up stealth wealth. So unassuming.
Most people that spend 60k on a vehicle want it to look like its that expensive. The LC looks like a 35k SUV toos.
The land cruiser is way more capable off road. But the sequoia is better value and close off road
As a owner of Sequoias of both gens and drove a Land Cruiser to overland in Sri Lanka, at the end of the day I would say
the best overlander is your current whatsoever car.
You don't have to spend $$$/overbuild to enjoy overloading/cross country road trips.
The wild head-bobbing in the Mercedes reminded me of Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan's characters from SNL and Night at the Roxbury. I expected Roman and Nathan to start saying "Him? Me? Me? Him?............"
New Gen Land Cruiser: *turns on heated steering wheel, 4LO, crawl control*
Me and my 80 series: halfway up the hill already
The same with my Rexton RX270xdi 5 speed manual 🤣😂
The other thing about the land cruiser if you look underneath it is that all the drivetrain components and suspension linkages are significantly beefier than sequoia and tundra parts. The fox suspension and off road tires are cool but those are much easier to change than the entirety of the drivetrain.
I think the LandCruiser and some Sequoia suspension parts are actually the same thing. Toyota classifies both as Heavy duty..
Now I want to take my first gen Sequoia Limited 4WD off road. That looks fun!
The Sequoia looks like a nice truck...thanks for the video.
I find disabling traction control when in 4WD makes for a better off road experience.
I think turning the Mercedes into an off road, off grid, house-on-wheels would be a great project. Turn it into a 4-season livable overlander. Make sure to get Andre involved.
#tfloverlander
I agree
German cars are just endless money pits
Or, *I can buy a used first gen sequoia for 5 grand, and buy a BIG tiny home for 25 grand*. it is still cheaper and will still *last longer* then the sprinter 4x4. No work involved, just *play*.
also, i you still want to put in the effort, build the tiny home.
I would love a Land Cruiser but for the price of a new one you can get a great used Sequoia AND a new Wrangler Rubicon.
Or a brand new Sequoia and a brand new Corolla
Say what
I have been Over-landing for 20 years now. I'm looking to build out a new one (well old). I'm looking at a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. The advantage the 1st Gen has over the new one is:
-Solid rear axle (Big advantage)
-It can be lifted higher
-A bit smaller and lighter than the newer ones
-A lot cheaper than new
-Much cheaper than a Land Cruiser (nearly the same size and dimension, Sequoia is 10" longer)
I had a 4Runner, Cherokee XJ and a Grand Cherokee. All great off road but I need more room.
I am only starting to look into over-landing and considering the Sequoia too for space and price.
I am just not sure how much would be too many miles o n an older vehicle.
Alwyn Schoeman - My personal experience and preferred mileage would be nothing over 150k miles. Yet it also depends on how well it was maintained. They have impeccable reliability and I have seen many over 250k miles running strong.
If you find one, take it to a good mechanic to have him evaluate it.
Omg I started laughing when I saw the sprinter 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm from Germany and here in the Mountains they're often used for bringing tourists up the mountain especially in snow. of course the tires are modified.
Yeah, then you saw the 4L range and the central diff locker.
Land cruiser would be the greatest SUV ever made if they gave it a fuel efficient option and a $15,000 lower starting price
Put a set of brand new Toyo Open Country AT III's on that Sequoia and it will go to 98.5% of places that anyone would take their family overlanding.
I have had phenomenal luck with vehicles and I LOVE my Nissan Pathfinder to death, but the best vehicle I've ever driven (and my Holy Grail or Powerball Lotto vehicle) is a Toyota Sequoia. Rented one for a long weekend and had 0 complaints. Even the gas mileage was better (for a 6,000lb vehicle) than I expected, in mixed driving, with the A/C on constantly.
Sequoia essentially hasn't changed in about 12 years, and that's a GREAT thing! No engine start/stop. No cylinder deactivation. No E-parking brake. No push button transmission shifter. No 50" screen. It's ALL killer. NO filler.
My youth group took a sprinter 4x4 down to Baja California MX from Salem Oregon. The engine was a little gutless with a full load but man did it keep trucking.
Late to the party here, but would it be interesting and useful to do a comparison of the 1st-gen Sequoia vs. a circa 2001 Land Cruiser? Or you could call it "Overlanding for the not-so-rich and famous" and include whatever: Tahoe, Land Rover, Range Rover, Unimog etc
Glad to see everyone having fun once in awhile. I needed a break from exactly 30 second fuel top offs and calculators! I'll take the Sequoia, but with a locker. I know thee don't have them yet, but I'd have that handled. Great video TFL!!
ARB has them
Not only does the Sequoia not have a rear locker, it's also and independent rear! It's a minivan with low range. I can't believe Toyota is still selling this thing, just like the Tundra it's at least 2 generations behind. Toyota really phones it in with their 4x4's - the Sequoia, Tundra, and 200 series all date from 2008, and the 4Runner isn't much better at 2010. Nathan hit the nail on the head with the 2030 comment!
Also, I had no idea you could the Sprinter with a low range, that's so cool! Put some KO2's on that thing and it would have done even better. #vanlife
The only thing I don't like about the LC is the back seats folding. It would be nice if they can fold like the sequoia.
The best overlander challenge should be done with and jeep xj, mitsubish Montero, chevy blazer, Toyota 4runner and ford explorer, and have a $4000 dollar spending limit. When you go to overland expo you don't see to many 40-50k vehicles being used to drop into mud bogs and rut , and grind along rocks in Moab.
Bob Reighnheart this os around the globe not moab haha
@@alyx2yonde301 ok, i was using Moab to make a point because they like to use Moab UT as a testing ground on this channel..
I have both a ‘14 Land Cruiser and Sprinter, both work fine on 60% dirt roads/muddy roads.
Imagine a TRD pro Land Cruiser ? 🤯😍.
That would be literally the best SUV ever created
Well, these guys created and customized a Land Cruiser TFL Pro.
Look up the GR Landcruiser, you're in for a treat
If it’s me, I’m going with the unseen 4th option, the 4Runner TRD PRO.
All seriousness though, I would say the Sequoia TRD PRO and used the saved money further upgrade the tires and install a rear locker or TrueTrac.
By the time I was 1:40 into this video I knew I’d like it
Toyota overlanding: Land Cruiser, 4Runner, Tacoma, Sequoia, Tundra.
The TRD Pro 4Runner is a much better off road vehicle than the TRD Pro Sequoia
You could get a 4Runner ORP for 1/2 of and add $20,000 of shocks, tires, lift, bumpers, skid and sliders. And even a supercharger to get ~350 hp. Then you could enjoy your over landing with the 20K plus change and still be ahead.
9:06 Look at all those blank buttons, and the van is already expensive.
The same top range land cruiser I have has a adaptive suspension which give automatic height lift in 4 low .. makes it much more cape able .. not to mention on road stability and power modes.
Those Toyotas MUST have about 75 - 100 gallon gasoline tanks or you’ll be filling up every 225 miles. I have a 2016 Sequoia, I know. I’d take the Sprinter in empty van model and make a full time living RV with baffroom.
The LC is awesome, but 90k, the MB is cool but probably not reliable, and the Sequoia is just right for 98 %of us who want a quality, the ability to make it through the snow to get to work. And....parts are cheaper
Looking good Nathan the weight loss is showing keep it up!
I would probably take a Landcruiser over all for the most part but the elephant in the room is that it’s just oddly priced out of reach these days for the average buyer, especially since they discontinued it in the US, while the sequoia is outdated it’s still sporting that reliable V8 and most of the same features that you see in the LC. + the sequoia has quite a bit more room and it’s far more affordable, especially if you’re willing to settle for higher miles.
The TLC has an 8 speed automatic transmission.
Who knew watching a $90,000 truck drive 4 miles per hour would be interesting?
So if the sequoias MSRP is almost 70k fully loaded, what’s stopping you from just jumping to the land cruiser?
common sense I suppose
NATHAN! Nice to see you back in the videos.
Great video!
The Land Cruiser 70 is a lot better than the 200. It has a 4.5L diesel V8 for better range and safer refueling and is available as a pickup.
Is that the same music as bumper 2 bumper on donut media? 2:45
Xan-man I was wondering where I heard that from!😂
I'm currently consider to buy the 2021. Any advice?
I'm from Germany and here in the Mountains they're often used for bringing tourists up the mountain especially in snow. of course the tires are modified.
Correction the LC200 series Land Cruiser is NOT available all around the world. UK has to put up with only the Prado.
y'all were really rocking y'all heads in that van 😂😂
Nice video!
I think driving the Sprinter to Mexico will be challenging to find clean Diesel fuel with low sulfate.
Bring it.....Like the house on wheels
Can someone explain in layman’s what a center diff lock does?
A center diff lock is used on full time AWD systems to lock the front and back driveshafts together - basically to get you the same traction as a part time 4WD set up when you go from 2WD to 4WD. I believe it takes the limited slip center diff of the AWD system and fully locks it up, but you’d need someone with more technical knowledge than I to tell you whether it’s truly fully locked or just slipping less. I can tell you that on my Land Cruiser it makes a noticeable difference in traction when in mud or deep snow (I have KO2s with way more mud and snow grip than the standard tires).
They say the sprinter has no luxury amenities but it actually offers a bigger touch screen than both Toyotas, heated seats, heated steering wheel, huge gage cluster , adaptive cruise control, etc.
Imagine 12 people, puking and farting in that Mercedes VAN? Then you will know the funny side of offroading in that contraption.
The lack of Sprinter options that you are complaining about are available. All of the vehicles are passenger vehicles and not kitted out for Overlanding around the world. The Sprinter because of its size and height may not be the best off-road but by far the best for living off-grid in its fully equipped form.
Land Cruiser wins on offroad capability and reliability, Sprinter wins on capacity, the Sequoia didn't even need to be here.
for sequoia tandem offroad provides a rear locker for it. its way awesome than all the other overlanders in this video
Why no mention the differences between the Toyota’s, like the solid rear axle on the Land Cruiser. And independent rear suspension on the Sequoia
Hi guys, I love your channel!!! Just a video suggestion for y'all. You guys should put a tundra on your slip test and test out the auto lsd feature vs a real locker, since Toyota stands behind it saying they don't need lockers when they have the auto lsd. Keep it up guys doing great!
Anyone else love the look of the TRD Pro? 🙋🏻♂️
Americans: I love the outdoors!
Also Americans: I need a two story 4x4 luxury vehicle in order to enjoy the outdoors!
Love the Sequoia!!!!. Hopefully I can buy one some day, wanted to buy one last year on March, but it was over 62k brand new. I ended up getting a brand new 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 fully equipped, love it too, can't wait to start building it up!!!.
Nice reviewaside from missed 8spd trans in LC and also no discussion on the fact that the Land Cruiser has a solid axle and Sequoia has independent rear suspension Which is less desirable for an off-road vehicle. Really the Gen 1 Sequoia makes a better off-road Overlander
When are you guys going to test the Jeep Grand Cherokee? It’s full of technology too and I have a feeling it competes with Toyota and Land Rover pretty well.
Maybe Land Rover in who has the worst reliability. The Toyota is the better vehicle always.
Love the light refresh on the L/C and Sequoia. Also, the Sprinter is one of my favorite diesel only powered Mercedes-Benz cars ever.
I think it would be good to describe the difference between locking dfs etc. verses vtrac yadda yadda also about different terrain and when those differences matter.
I think the big gas guzzling petrol V8's would be those Toyota's out of the running for serious distance overlanding. Not enough range! And if you carry enough petrol to increase the range, suddenly you weigh too much to carry enough water and other supplies to support you over that distance. The TD engine in the Merc is better for range, but I wouldn't trust the whole package to perform well on anything particularly rough or difficult. Obviously the answer is diesel Land Cruiser!
I enjoyed the video and I'm sure a lot of other people did.. great job guys
Funrunner is best v8 powa and a plethora of aftermarket askesories
Heated seats is one of the options on the van, standing room height is all included, you can stretch your legs while driving! What other vehicle offers that?!? Once you drive a sprinter there is no substitute.
Once you drive a Sprinter you realize there are many substitutes. Sprinters should be the very last on your list.
get a '08 CPO 4wd sequoia for 13k and put offroad tires on it. Would be literally the same.
oawefajweee *literally*
Agreed, except I haven't seen a single CPO Sequoia that old. And every Sequoia in that price range has 160K+ miles. It amazes me what people will try and sell a Sequoia for with over 200K miles, some are still ask $20K...
oawefajweee in my region, it’s very hard to even find a sequoia. And each one is still over priced! Probably because they are bulletproof! (‘11 sequoia platinum)
For an off-road capable van, get the IVECO daily bus 4*4....If at all it's available in the US.....
Very good off-road comparison! Only Sprinter has not an Automated Manual but a classic torque converter (Mercedes 7G-tronic)
No the 2020 GLS are g wagon
Land cruiser .. but which one is open to debate. The 80 series or 100 series or 200 series ? Or even older ?
You guys should buy a base Sprinter 4x4 van and customize it as a series. Call it Down by the River...
A great comparison. Thanks for the video.
Great video guys! How did the TRD exhaust sound on the Sequoia?
Top gear like.....great video
I’m sick of looking for vehicles in the UK and all they have is a diesel option, only options I have is a 2.0L Jeep Wrangler or a 5.7L left hand drive Ram Rebel
Weight plays a role in overlanding and off-roading. The Toyota’s are too heavy and wide. The 4runner is better than all three of those choices. While the Mercedes van can be turned into overlanding, it shouldn’t be in this category.