I mean, it's 'less' but for 40% less money. But some of us also think it's actually more. The latest landcruiser was a bloated pig of an SUV (for me). Capable and reliable, sure but it had lost it's way and it's character. Very happy to see them get back to basics with this. I could just do without all the driving nannies!
@@DG-uu9bz Have you seen it in person yet? I did this weekend. Wasn't impressed at all when I saw it in person...especially when I looked at the sticker. If someone is just looking for 'capability', there are other choices at better price points. But it's all subjective.
@@billydanzz Hi have, drove a 1958 for a minute. I can't say it blew me away, but I liked it. I'd say it's a better built truck than my Bronco that cost a bit more. I don't think there's a lot of better options for less than $56000 anymore...unfortunately.
I’d buy an Armada before overspending for a car equipped like a 90s Mitsubishi Montero. It’s a damn shame Toyota has gotten an overinflated ego big enough to think this is a $60k+ SUV
$60k for a base model. And you lose the 3rd row but they still have the grab handles, ac vents & cup holders 😂. Toyota is becoming the new Germans I swear.
I personally prefer the GX. I appreciate the combination of ruggedness and luxury that it offers. Additionally, the GX provides the option of a third row, which is a convenient feature.
Such a great review. All of his reviews make you feel like he is the absolute subject matter expert on the vehicle. No stutters, stammers or pauses. Very impressive!
My parents always told me that when you’re buying a Toyota you’re buying it for reliability and not for features and cool gimmicks. $59K tho I would hope it would last 40+ years like my dad’s old Toyota
I am not sure if you are a troll or don’t know what you are talking about but it’s funny that I read your comment. I saw this car yesterday but one in person and it looks good. I was driving around town and there is nothing looking like Isuzu trooper.
i have no problem with the cloth seats, manual adjust, 6-speakers and hard-touch plastic; however, at 59k, that is not acceptable. If this base model was sold at 12-15k cheaper, i would better understand cloth seats, manual adjust, 6-speakers and hard-touch plastic. at 59k, some of the nicer features from the higher trims should trickle down...
I agree. I appreciate the fact that it has the base model features you mentioned, and no power lift gate, 18" instead of 20" wheels, but this base model should be less expensive. But I guess if that's true then Toyota won't achieve their sales target (whatever it is) for this vehicle. We'll see.
@@CMartel002 i’m not worried about underneath, its the trunk of the vehicle. The trunk is made out of cardboard😂 The trunk is going to have a good dent made easy on it.
Saw the light brown with white roof and it looked boss...but i think i like the previous one more. Modern tech doesnt mean too much while driving tbh. I care more about massaging seats, sound system, power, and reliability. Fuel economy too which this thing does have so thats a plus
Wow, the price tag is absurd for what you get. Not to mention the markups. A 4cyl engine, tons of hard plastics. Also looks like they didn’t even try to hide the battery pack in the trunk 🤦🏻♂️ at least the exterior is nice I guess.
“There’s some empty buttons here to show you that you cheaped out and didn’t spend enough money” 😂 …… Love the seats! Other than that they didn’t leave you much till you get to the next trim level.
There is a Heritage Edition at our local dealer with a $10K markup on it. What the hell is going on with Toyota dealers still doing this? I would just by a slightly used previous gen with the trusty 5.7.
Thanks for showing the base trim. I'm waiting on my 2025 Camry to come thru but am still on the fence about moving back to a sedan from an SUV. Totally different price points but I appreciate your review, so I can continue to make my comparison. Really loving this Land Cruiser! Thanks Sofyan!
Just bought this with bigger tires and side steps. Paid 60k. Price was high but I got life time warranty. Really like the way it drives and actually has decent power. Coming from a ram 3500 dually 😂. Also you don’t want to power lift gate because if the power fails you can’t jump the car because the battery is in the trunk. U less you crawl through the car.
Soyfan… longtime fan! Please ask your partner to hold his side profile shots a few seconds longer. I notice he has started rushing quickly through those shots & we really need to see the profiles of these vehicles. Appreciate you my brother!
Ridiculous pricing even before dealer markups for a 4 banger base model. Toyota and their dealer network really doing everything they can to destroy the brand.
Better mpg but more expensive fuel. The offset in price makes it just as expensive to drive. Personally, I'd rather have the V8, which is probably more reliable.
I like it. I'd upgrade the tech (screens and sound system) and the better materials via the interior. But I really like this car a lot. Great work reviewing cars. 😊
I love the styling. I’m surprised at the cargo bump from the hybrid system. I have a Rav4 Prime that has a battery that is much larger and there is no noticeable change in the cargo area and it had a full size spare. Guessing it’s due to all the mechanical 4wd equipment.
If this wasn’t a Toyota, I would agree with you. But with purchasing a Toyota comes a reputation of reliability and resale value. it’s never a poor financial decision to buy one regardless of the features that you think it should come with at a certain price. And might I add that the average vehicle transaction is creeping up towards 50k. Hell, the upcoming 2025 GR Corolla will probably get close to 50k. So isnt it all kind of relative? But having said that, yes prices in general are ridiculous on all cars.
@@sammyjammy6647 Toyota has just recalled 100,000 engines in the Tundra and the new tacoma is having a lot of problems as well. DON'T buy the new Toyotas if you're solely leaning on reliability. I'm sure the standard corollas and such are fine but their trucks/suvs are seeiming going to be having a LOT of problems.
@@4af Gross overuse of hard plastic at $60k price point. I thought my 2013 Frontier had a lot, but at least it's only in areas prone to dings and dirt.
Hear me out. The non powered seats No lift gate Plastics on the door Are things i actually really like. The simplicity of the vehicle is appealing to me, and less probabale for mechanisms to fail. The only thing i dont like is that its 60,000$, thats pretty wild. I think 45,000 sounds fair imo
I saw in BOTH versions of the new Land Cruiser (1958 and "Base") at my local auto show back in June, and believe it or not, the cloth seats in the 1958 were more comfortable than the leather/SofTex-trimmed seats in the "Base" version.
This thing is depressing. Toyota once again is taking advantage of their blinded consumers by nickel and diming for features that should be standard at this price point. This would be totally unacceptable if this was a Hyundai.
Yup. It’s insulting. They know people will buy it just because of the name. Meanwhile they are pocketing huge profits by cost cutting features and interior materials.
I looked at a 1958 model this evening, and while it was nice looking on the outside, and very comfortable on the inside, the interior felt really low end. The AC vent control feels like it will not last more then a few years. Maybe I'm just used to my Jeep Wrangler 4xe interior; that feels way more premium then this. We'll see how these hold up, but I've rented nissan sentras that seem to have better materials then this.
Starts at $80,000 up here in Alberta, Canada. Even if it were at $55k I would have a hard time signing that deal with such a plastic-y interior and manual seats. Toyota’s marketing department is odd up here if I do say so myself. (For example, the panoramic sunroof is standard on the tundra limited and up, whether you want it or not. Same with the sunroof on 4Runners. Every 4Runner in Canada comes with a sunroof since 2014).
I could live with the manual tailgate and the manual seats, but absolutely would be unhappy every day with elbow pain from the cheap hard plastic armrests. If I bought one, I would have to immediately go to the parts counter and buy the padded ones from the higher trim levels (hopefully they interchange and fit easily).
18 gallons fuel is quite small given the size of the vehicle. To compare, the 2 door Bronco which is a much smaller vehicle has 16 or 17 gallon fuel tank I believe.
Just 4 years ago I bought a 2020 Trd Pro Tundra 5.7 V8, crew cab, leather, sunroof, both front power seats, "free" NAV, truck bed coated from the factory, BBS forged wheels and Michelin tires all for 52k. At the time I thought this was expensive but... Compared to this stripped down, overpriced, battery box, I think I did well now. Smh... Toyota forgot how to Toyota.
Yeah the only thing you're paying more for is a 12 inch screen and a hybrid...Toyotas are mad overpriced now outside of RAV4, Camry, Prius, Corolla, and other lower entry models. That Crown is crazy overpriced
Remember it’s affordable to these TH-camrs who make hundreds of thousands of dollars and they don’t realize they’re catering to an audience that does not and doesn’t have the resources of buying a brand new $75,000 car. They’re pretty clueless.
@@Quandtimus I don't think it's that. If these youtubers start bad mouthing to these OEMs then they will lose access to press release cars. It's the same thing with the video game industry. Give bad review don't get car or game to review. That simple. You will never see Soyfan or his peers confront Toyota about their BS dealership franchise practices. I am not faulting him for it but they are not going to risk this gig.
Toyota should have used Mazda’s inline 6 w hybrid if they were so concerned about CAFE regs. Otherwise the Mazda I-6 is a powerhouse and reminiscent of FJ era Cruisers (sorry kids not the 07-14 FJ Cruiser) 40-60-80 series.
Congrats. Just out of curiosity, though... how much of a "screwing over the customer" fee does your dealership charge? The one closest to me in MA tacks on another $10K for the mid-level trim. Too much for me.
I just drove this same trim. It felt rough as a driver and as a passenger sitting on the back. For reference, I have had 3 Tacomas and know what body on frame is. I also currently own a Miata ND that is lowered. Maybe the Landcruiser didn't have the proper air?
When the video first started and if I hadn't seen the thumbnail I would have sworn this was a video about the Ford Bronco 😂😂 the front looks exactly like it
Traded in my 5th gen 4runner for another 5th gen. Feeling how light the trunk on that NEW LAND CRUISER and the drive quality was enough for me to look away. It wont age well for sure and ill be back saying it in 10 years 😂
@@jtomtl Toyota can call it whatever they want, it’s on the same platform as the Tacoma/4Runner with the same exact drivetrain. I have no clue why they’re charging so much for this.
@@roger38888 yeah, 3.0 1KD-FTV was on 4th gen j150. 2.8 1GD-FTV available for the 5th gen j250. In Japan, LC Prado is available as the Land Cruiser 250 along with the Land Cruiser 300.
1:41 Vivid!!!!😁😁😁 way better than the Big O last gen Land Cruiser with the V8 so they went back to its roots and has the Iforce max powertrain and better on gas
Toyota should make a version of this where they strip out all of the off road capability then add the Rav4 Prime plug in system and give it a nice cushy ride and call it the Land Poser for everyone who knows they’ll never take it off road but just want a cool looking efficient SUV to do the thing they actually do in their car. Then everyone else who want something that has really off road cred can buy the regular version.
Glad they added steering wheel at this price.
"Giving you less while charging you more...and you will learn to like it." The new corporate mantra that consumers are happily accepting.
Just buy a Porsche cayenne. You don’t have to discourage us who like it. 😊
It’s because it more technology. Plus the old Land Cruiser was 85k or higher.
I mean, it's 'less' but for 40% less money. But some of us also think it's actually more. The latest landcruiser was a bloated pig of an SUV (for me). Capable and reliable, sure but it had lost it's way and it's character. Very happy to see them get back to basics with this. I could just do without all the driving nannies!
@@DG-uu9bz Have you seen it in person yet? I did this weekend. Wasn't impressed at all when I saw it in person...especially when I looked at the sticker. If someone is just looking for 'capability', there are other choices at better price points. But it's all subjective.
@@billydanzz Hi have, drove a 1958 for a minute. I can't say it blew me away, but I liked it. I'd say it's a better built truck than my Bronco that cost a bit more. I don't think there's a lot of better options for less than $56000 anymore...unfortunately.
This trim should be $40k max, they are crazy
Hell $40,OOO vehicles have padded door panels all day long!
Go look at the price of vehicles lately. Inflation has taken over. Jeep Rubicon is 52k starting price. Honda Pilot Trailsport is around 50k.
40k :) You can only buy a used Telluride with 40k, my dude. The inflation is real but I hear you!
@@CMartel002thank trump for that
@@CMartel002 That's the fully loaded Pilot with a 3.5 litres V6. The only advantage the Land Cruiser may have is it's off-road capability.
I’d buy an Armada before overspending for a car equipped like a 90s Mitsubishi Montero. It’s a damn shame Toyota has gotten an overinflated ego big enough to think this is a $60k+ SUV
$60k for a base model. And you lose the 3rd row but they still have the grab handles, ac vents & cup holders 😂. Toyota is becoming the new Germans I swear.
But they’re not offering anything German
IIRC, I think the third row is only available in the non hybrid models outside the US
@@Voltedge89 yes I know… they’re losing the plot. 3 row hybrid makes sense for so many people other wise just get the rav4 hybrid & save money
@@caliboyrob if you don't need the space and the off road ability get a next gen Rav4 hopefully it won't be 60k as well.
@@caliboyrob 3rd row is coming in the new 4Runnner.
That's a beautiful Xterra.
That’s a beautiful Xterra with the all plastic package 😂
Yeah Nissan was ahead of the game
Lol?
If Toyota was to come out with a two door 1958 LC with a starting price of mid 40k it would sell like crazy.
I personally prefer the GX. I appreciate the combination of ruggedness and luxury that it offers. Additionally, the GX provides the option of a third row, which is a convenient feature.
and great 3.4 v6 which fails greatly for now...
Such a great review. All of his reviews make you feel like he is the absolute subject matter expert on the vehicle. No stutters, stammers or pauses. Very impressive!
My parents always told me that when you’re buying a Toyota you’re buying it for reliability and not for features and cool gimmicks. $59K tho I would hope it would last 40+ years like my dad’s old Toyota
Don’t count on the new generation. Their other new models are already showing it🙈
@@Anomize23Yea but that's factory fuck ups from Texas and Mexico.
The LC is still built in Japan. 🤌🏻
The Land Cruiser today looks like what my 8 or 9 year old self thought my parents 1989 Isuzu Trooper looked like
I am not sure if you are a troll or don’t know what you are talking about but it’s funny that I read your comment. I saw this car yesterday but one in person and it looks good. I was driving around town and there is nothing looking like Isuzu trooper.
I can see that but the Trooper actually looks better to me. I drove one BitD and loved it. Ended up with a manual shift 4x4 Rodeo.
$59k price tag with no power liftgate is crazy
The plastics on the door cards, omg 😖😖😖
@@fj717 Yeah, $60,000 and cheap hard plastic where there should be padding for your arm is psychotic.
Bro in middle east no one cares about gimmicks because this car is meant for offroading . If you want gimmicks, get yourself a hyundai
@@fj717the cup holders for the third row I mean cargo area.
The features this car has aren’t superficial they’re really good for off-roading
i have no problem with the cloth seats, manual adjust, 6-speakers and hard-touch plastic; however, at 59k, that is not acceptable. If this base model was sold at 12-15k cheaper, i would better understand cloth seats, manual adjust, 6-speakers and hard-touch plastic.
at 59k, some of the nicer features from the higher trims should trickle down...
I agree. I appreciate the fact that it has the base model features you mentioned, and no power lift gate, 18" instead of 20" wheels, but this base model should be less expensive. But I guess if that's true then Toyota won't achieve their sales target (whatever it is) for this vehicle. We'll see.
Agree. I might pay $45k for this trim but almost $60k for this level of vehicle is complete nonsense.
Not atleast having soft touch material on the doors is wild.
These land cruisers look way better in person 🤩
Looks can be deceiving wait until you feel it it’s not the same quality 🙈
@@Anomize23 Look underneath. It's solid. I have to disagree.
@@CMartel002 i’m not worried about underneath, its the trunk of the vehicle. The trunk is made out of cardboard😂 The trunk is going to have a good dent made easy on it.
@@Anomize23 Fair enough. If you're going offroading, though, the underside absolutely matters.
All the new Toyota trucks are good underneath problem is the rest of the vehicles are cheap and the base price expensive
Saw the light brown with white roof and it looked boss...but i think i like the previous one more. Modern tech doesnt mean too much while driving tbh. I care more about massaging seats, sound system, power, and reliability. Fuel economy too which this thing does have so thats a plus
It resembles the Land Rover Defender design.
Wow, the price tag is absurd for what you get. Not to mention the markups. A 4cyl engine, tons of hard plastics. Also looks like they didn’t even try to hide the battery pack in the trunk 🤦🏻♂️ at least the exterior is nice I guess.
These are new car prices these days. A Jeep Rubicon starts at 52k. That's what happens when you let inflation run wild, sadly.
bring back amber rear turn signals
YES they add a little safety being a different color than the other rear lights.
“There’s some empty buttons here to show you that you cheaped out and didn’t spend enough money” 😂 …… Love the seats! Other than that they didn’t leave you much till you get to the next trim level.
"affordable" 75k if you're lucky in Canada lol plus mark ups or dealer accessory add ons
It resembles the Land Rover Defender design.
everything mo expensive up there in canada
They should have offered the twin turbo V6 from the GX. This one is almost same as the up coming 4Runner.
Both of them have serious issues, but at least this one won't blow up. The V6 is known to do that.
@@johnholst - I will not purchase either one until they are proven reliable over coming years.
@@Karmazov Wise decision.
There is a Heritage Edition at our local dealer with a $10K markup on it. What the hell is going on with Toyota dealers still doing this? I would just by a slightly used previous gen with the trusty 5.7.
I wish they’d bring back the fj cruiser. At an affordable price of course.
*Laughs nervously*
Imo this should’ve been called the FJ cruiser instead of the Land Cruiser.
Give it 5 years for Toyota to work out all the bugs with this new power train.
I can’t get past the hybrid only 4 cylinder…. Run forever durability is what I would want out of this car
Yep...
Time will tell, I will keep my money for the batteries not included model.
yeah grand cherokee 3.6 is better
if they offered the same one in Australia i would buy it in a heartbeat.....love that new model
Great Review As Always...
Great review ! More important……what model rayban sunglasses are those ? lol. 😎. Very nice 👍
Keeping my 2019 GX 460 until I die. I'll will it to my 5 year old nephew so he can drive it the rest of his life.
Thanks for showing the base trim. I'm waiting on my 2025 Camry to come thru but am still on the fence about moving back to a sedan from an SUV. Totally different price points but I appreciate your review, so I can continue to make my comparison. Really loving this Land Cruiser! Thanks Sofyan!
Just bought this with bigger tires and side steps. Paid 60k. Price was high but I got life time warranty. Really like the way it drives and actually has decent power. Coming from a ram 3500 dually 😂. Also you don’t want to power lift gate because if the power fails you can’t jump the car because the battery is in the trunk. U less you crawl through the car.
Its silhouette looks like an X-Terra.
My area has these base model Landcruisers marked up to almost 85k lol
Criminal
Thorough and fair review.
Very good and thorough review. Thanks.
Love the look 👍
Soyfan… longtime fan! Please ask your partner to hold his side profile shots a few seconds longer. I notice he has started rushing quickly through those shots & we really need to see the profiles of these vehicles. Appreciate you my brother!
The fuck Karen?
It's called the "pause" button. When you press it, you can see the vehicle's profile for as long as you like.
Too expensive for a base trim. I'm going to skip it.
Ridiculous pricing even before dealer markups for a 4 banger base model. Toyota and their dealer network really doing everything they can to destroy the brand.
Toyota is ostensibly already destroyed
If it’s based on the prado platform then the 4 cylinder makes sense. I used to have a 2000 land Cruiser Prado and it was a 4 cylinder
They put the wrong 4 cylinder on it. I take the diesel and pay the 55k for it without hesitation. Battery powered LC yet to prove reliability.
@@roger38888 I would like a 4 cylinder
Diesel to but in the USA market they’ll never bring back diesel
Better mpg but more expensive fuel. The offset in price makes it just as expensive to drive. Personally, I'd rather have the V8, which is probably more reliable.
I like it. I'd upgrade the tech (screens and sound system) and the better materials via the interior. But I really like this car a lot. Great work reviewing cars. 😊
I feel like Toyota is leaning hard into the nostalgia factor to sell this vehicle at this price
Way too hard are they trying with that😂
I love the styling. I’m surprised at the cargo bump from the hybrid system. I have a Rav4 Prime that has a battery that is much larger and there is no noticeable change in the cargo area and it had a full size spare. Guessing it’s due to all the mechanical 4wd equipment.
Less tech = more reliability (less money to spend) which i like & miss it 🥰🥰🥰
yep u R right 🎉 I don't want to live in it I want to drive , it
60k for a vehicle with no powered seats and no powered lift gate is crazy.. if you currently own one, re-evaluate your life choices 🤷🏼♂️
Or just do whatever you want because at the end of the day it's your money.
If this wasn’t a Toyota, I would agree with you. But with purchasing a Toyota comes a reputation of reliability and resale value. it’s never a poor financial decision to buy one regardless of the features that you think it should come with at a certain price. And might I add that the average vehicle transaction is creeping up towards 50k. Hell, the upcoming 2025 GR Corolla will probably get close to 50k. So isnt it all kind of relative? But having said that, yes prices in general are ridiculous on all cars.
@@sammyjammy6647 Toyota has just recalled 100,000 engines in the Tundra and the new tacoma is having a lot of problems as well. DON'T buy the new Toyotas if you're solely leaning on reliability. I'm sure the standard corollas and such are fine but their trucks/suvs are seeiming going to be having a LOT of problems.
This trim is basically a base model Mitsubishi Mirage.
That's what alot of buyers want in a Land Cruiser.
@@4af Gross overuse of hard plastic at $60k price point. I thought my 2013 Frontier had a lot, but at least it's only in areas prone to dings and dirt.
Even if your mother did not teach you respect, at least be shameful for saying stuff like that. You are funny.
Even if your mother did not teach you respect, at least be shameful for saying stuff like that. You are funny.
@@boxoffisa I have a box of hard plastic to sell you. $25 only though.
I prefer the GX. Such a good looking suv
I still think that toyota should have made this the new FJ in the USA instead of calling it land cruiser.
Hear me out.
The non powered seats
No lift gate
Plastics on the door
Are things i actually really like. The simplicity of the vehicle is appealing to me, and less probabale for mechanisms to fail.
The only thing i dont like is that its 60,000$, thats pretty wild. I think 45,000 sounds fair imo
Thats why the 4runner exists. So it can take the 45K price point
Tacomas cost in the 50’s now, pro is 65k, inflation is nuts
Very thorough review!
I saw in BOTH versions of the new Land Cruiser (1958 and "Base") at my local auto show back in June, and believe it or not, the cloth seats in the 1958 were more comfortable than the leather/SofTex-trimmed seats in the "Base" version.
at 22 city MPGs, that's better than my 2002 Honda Element 4WD
These SUVs are already priced as premium, and the dealer markups are extremely high. I've seen some in my area marked up to $90k.
One Grand over for the 1958 around here, for me it would need to drop into the upper 40s to make sense.
Thanks Soyfan. I live in the badlands and I only trust Toyota body on frame. Right on Toyota 👍
This thing is depressing. Toyota once again is taking advantage of their blinded consumers by nickel and diming for features that should be standard at this price point. This would be totally unacceptable if this was a Hyundai.
Toyota overprices their vehicle and uses their reliability as a fear tactic when in reality most vehicles nowadays are pretty reliable
Yup. It’s insulting. They know people will buy it just because of the name. Meanwhile they are pocketing huge profits by cost cutting features and interior materials.
A Hyundai won’t still be running 30 years from now
@@erikberg8098 and that’s reason enough to screw your consumers by giving them a penalty box to drive?
@erikberg8098 these 4cyl turbos won’t be running 30yrs from now either. The age of long runnning reliable engines is over.
I looked at a 1958 model this evening, and while it was nice looking on the outside, and very comfortable on the inside, the interior felt really low end. The AC vent control feels like it will not last more then a few years. Maybe I'm just used to my Jeep Wrangler 4xe interior; that feels way more premium then this. We'll see how these hold up, but I've rented nissan sentras that seem to have better materials then this.
@7:35 - Yes full LED, but are brake lights and turn indicator lights the same?
It's a perfect car 👊
Starts at $80,000 up here in Alberta, Canada. Even if it were at $55k I would have a hard time signing that deal with such a plastic-y interior and manual seats.
Toyota’s marketing department is odd up here if I do say so myself.
(For example, the panoramic sunroof is standard on the tundra limited and up, whether you want it or not. Same with the sunroof on 4Runners. Every 4Runner in Canada comes with a sunroof since 2014).
Move Ecuador and stop sniveling
SUV, like a Toyota truck , is easy for you. When you buy groceries, you don't have to bend your back anymore
It's very handsome nice-looking vehicle. I'm worried about that little four banger in there though.
Turbos are the future for automotive industry. The OEM will do their best to refine the engines. Let us give it time.
This should've been a v6
I could live with the manual tailgate and the manual seats, but absolutely would be unhappy every day with elbow pain from the cheap hard plastic armrests. If I bought one, I would have to immediately go to the parts counter and buy the padded ones from the higher trim levels (hopefully they interchange and fit easily).
18 gallons fuel is quite small given the size of the vehicle. To compare, the 2 door Bronco which is a much smaller vehicle has 16 or 17 gallon fuel tank I believe.
Wow) The new corporate mantra that consumers are happily accepting))
for that price and the lack of features, I'd only but it if it had a 250k mile warranty
It has 200k mile warranty
It’s always so cute when they have the audacity to throw the “affordable” word in there
Toyota is tripping with these prices
52k for a Jeep Rubicon. Seems right in-line, thanks to inflation. New car prices have been spiking across the board.
Maybe, but if they achieve their sales target, then I guess they aren't tripping.
That battery pack is a big no.
Just 4 years ago I bought a 2020 Trd Pro Tundra 5.7 V8, crew cab, leather, sunroof, both front power seats, "free" NAV, truck bed coated from the factory, BBS forged wheels and Michelin tires all for 52k. At the time I thought this was expensive but... Compared to this stripped down, overpriced, battery box, I think I did well now.
Smh...
Toyota forgot how to Toyota.
Yeah the only thing you're paying more for is a 12 inch screen and a hybrid...Toyotas are mad overpriced now outside of RAV4, Camry, Prius, Corolla, and other lower entry models. That Crown is crazy overpriced
New world economy
But the pro now is 75k
Affordable? okay can you then point me to a dealer that is NOT marking them up to 1st edition level prices?
Remember it’s affordable to these TH-camrs who make hundreds of thousands of dollars and they don’t realize they’re catering to an audience that does not and doesn’t have the resources of buying a brand new $75,000 car. They’re pretty clueless.
@@Quandtimus I don't think it's that. If these youtubers start bad mouthing to these OEMs then they will lose access to press release cars. It's the same thing with the video game industry. Give bad review don't get car or game to review. That simple. You will never see Soyfan or his peers confront Toyota about their BS dealership franchise practices. I am not faulting him for it but they are not going to risk this gig.
Agree. Ppl in my place are putting these up for approx 80k USD. Absolutely NO.
Toyota should have used Mazda’s inline 6 w hybrid if they were so concerned about CAFE regs. Otherwise the Mazda I-6 is a powerhouse and reminiscent of FJ era Cruisers (sorry kids not the 07-14 FJ Cruiser) 40-60-80 series.
Are turn signals optional
She’s expensive, but looks so good
Biggest complaint for me is that grill. Wish it was something like the sequoia
It's wild cool that we're in a time where you can replace 4 cylinders with an electric motor and get similar numbers.
Yeah, only for “economical cheap parts and panels” to just barely get by.
cloth manually adjustable seats...... and models going for about $85 grand canadian for this trim is INSANE
Mine comes in Friday! Landcrusier trim with premium package
Congrats. Just out of curiosity, though... how much of a "screwing over the customer" fee does your dealership charge? The one closest to me in MA tacks on another $10K for the mid-level trim. Too much for me.
@@SWog617 my dealer does 0 markup
@RKO859 Nice. Hopefully there are more of them like yours than mine.
I just drove this same trim. It felt rough as a driver and as a passenger sitting on the back. For reference, I have had 3 Tacomas and know what body on frame is. I also currently own a Miata ND that is lowered. Maybe the Landcruiser didn't have the proper air?
First review✌️
When the video first started and if I hadn't seen the thumbnail I would have sworn this was a video about the Ford Bronco 😂😂 the front looks exactly like it
Not atleast having soft touch material on the doors is wild.
Traded in my 5th gen 4runner for another 5th gen. Feeling how light the trunk on that NEW LAND CRUISER and the drive quality was enough for me to look away. It wont age well for sure and ill be back saying it in 10 years 😂
It resembles the Land Rover Defender design.
Should’ve just called it an FJ Cruiser and made it more off road capable.
It feels like they added the LC name just to charge more.
It’s the LC prado, not the LC300😂 most Americans have no clue whatsoever
@@jtomtl Toyota can call it whatever they want, it’s on the same platform as the Tacoma/4Runner with the same exact drivetrain.
I have no clue why they’re charging so much for this.
@@Fadic4 the LC name is 10k, it’s basically a cash grab, aiming at those who are rich and dumb
@@jtomtl 100% agree with you.
Reminds me of a X-Terra. Seems like a miserable place to be while driving on the road.
I thought Toyota tuned the engine to not run on premium? It’s the same on the Tacoma, manual states regular fuel
I'm still not completely clear what happens if you don't use premium? Does the engine just detune or would it damage the engine?
The computer adjusts ignition timing to reduce the probability of detonation. Power will be reduced.
Remember the time we did that one thing?
why Americans are so crazy about the Land Cruiser Prado be named in NA as the Land Cruiser? LC Prado is a Land Cruiser, still J250.
Agree, LC Prado with the real 4 banger. D4D 3.0 diesel!! I will pay 55k for that!
@@roger38888 yeah, 3.0 1KD-FTV was on 4th gen j150. 2.8 1GD-FTV available for the 5th gen j250.
In Japan, LC Prado is available as the Land Cruiser 250 along with the Land Cruiser 300.
Toyota lost their minds with this pricing . Super basic for $60k what a joke .
The rear vents are also for heat too eh?
1:41 Vivid!!!!😁😁😁 way better than the Big O last gen Land Cruiser with the V8 so they went back to its roots and has the Iforce max powertrain and better on gas
Is this the same transmission as the new Tacoma?
This or 2024 4runner trd pro??????
This, but if you meant 2025 4Runner TRD Pro, then I’d have to see it in person first
A plain LC or a fully loaded 4runner. 😂
What year 4runner?@@roger38888
I really want to like this car, but for $57k it’s a lot manual accessories (seats & lift gate) that are impossible for me to accept.
how can this start at 55k?
what hybrid doesn't break 30mpg?
Toyota should make a version of this where they strip out all of the off road capability then add the Rav4 Prime plug in system and give it a nice cushy ride and call it the Land Poser for everyone who knows they’ll never take it off road but just want a cool looking efficient SUV to do the thing they actually do in their car. Then everyone else who want something that has really off road cred can buy the regular version.
25 Ford maverick has awd hybrid and still doubles this things gas mileage. and costs 30k less.
yeah , like you said it, it's a Ford aka garbage.