2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series (Sahara ZX) Review: Was I ACTUALLY *LYING?!
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- The last time I released my Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review it went VIRAL - but for all the wrong reasons...
Let's take a look at THE MOST EXPENSIVE Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series that you can buy - the Sahara ZX - and talk about why this one might honestly be... well, let's talk about that!
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I don't understand why this is being compared to Q8, X7. While they can be similarly priced they are not direct competitors. The LC300 direct competitors is the Patrol, Defender, Range Rover and G-wagon.
You seriously don't understand it???
@@mattf20c27 Q8, X7 etc are not off-roaders.
But he did make that point, if you're not leaving the city then don't buy it. Also, it is waaaay overpriced
G wagon??
How many will do cross shopping between lc300 and g63?
@@EastWood2004 You do know that the G400d exists right?
Full credit to Toyota for providing vehicles for critical review.
may be they dont want any more orders?
I think you fail to realise why these vehicles are so popular, you are comparing the Landcruiser Sahara ZX with the likes of the BMW X5/ Q8 as an equivalent choice for the same money. I am here to tell you, in fact inform you of the reason that the Landcruiser shines in almost every aspect of ownership when compared to the German and also the British rivals of the same buyer. Let’s begin by saying that I have owned a new X5 M-Sport and I can assure you that the comfort level between the two is worlds apart. The harshness of the 22” run flats are jaw breaking to be kind, even my children commented on how harsh the ride is, as it may perform well on a smooth racing track doing the moguls, but around the streets of Sydney, you need a mouthguard…and to be driving a SUV at the same height as all the other cars on the road is pointless.
I have also owned the latest Range Rover Sport, and the new Range Rover Autobiography Sport, to say they are magnificent cars, is an understatement, but reliability and resale on anything with over 100,000 klm’s is an absolute joke, and if you intend driving this magnificent country, towing a van and expect to return in one piece and not be 5 years older whilst waiting for parts in Broome, good luck to you…but at least they are more of a competitor than the BMW or Audi comparisons.
The reason people buy the Landcruiser is not only for its amazing reliability, comfort, and resale values regardless of the kilometres travelled, it is the only one that offers that, coupled with the high driving position and off-road capabilities which if needed is always there which the BMW doesn’t have in any way shape or form. Regardless that the ZX has a reduced approach and departure angle, it’s still more capable than 99% of the other vehicles available today. If I buy a vehicle as just a Toorak Tractor and do nothing other than drive the kids to school, with no intentions of doing anything else, not caring about resale or reliability, or a comfortable ride then go for it. If you want something that will do it all, maybe like every other vehicle on the planet not perfectly, but close, then buy a Landcruiser. Just for your information, I own a Sahara ZX and a 200 series VX as well presently, so I am suitably informed, and the differences between them are huge, the only thing the same is the size and the name on the badge. Great video by the way, I agree with much of what you said, but not in all areas. Driving just for a stint, is different to owning the vehicle, and paying for it….
Totally agree with you, I have owned a BMW X3 prior to getting the Landcruiser Sahara, and it is so comfortable and capable off-road. Sure the tech is about a generation behind the German suv, but the driving dynamic and the comfort is good and at end of the day this is what a good car is about.
I'd rather an Escalade if you could get them here, or Escalade V or GMC yukon. Especially one of the old ones with the 8.1l and Allison. Or even a Hummer (would have to be highly modified as the stock 6.0l/6.2l isn't enough even for a sedan). I don't like high driving positions always. Have a new 4wd ute and its somewhat dull. Medium sizes cars are much better around Sydney. The ute can't zip in and out of traffic like a sedan or a few other things with aftermarket sway bars and big N/A V8. Yeah I could fit a rear sway bar, source a diff with 4:10s and give it a tune to make it a fair bit more nippy. It's always going to be a body on frame joke of a diesel thing tho. There are many more options in the states. I dont think just because we can't get things here we should resort to buying Landcruisers, BMWs and Range Rovers. Think out the box. Ask anyone in the states and they will laugh at you for wanting a deisel to tow anything under 10000 ibs. What about the new Ford godzila engine? That would be good in Sydney in a heavy landcruiser up the hills.
@@jiateguo1119 can you please tell me how is the ride comfort is in the front and rear seats , I am having an idea to buy one of this for my parents who are chauffeur driven mostly ,so rear seat comfort is the main priority to be taken care of
Hi Dyno, rear seat actually feels less roomy than say a typical people mover, both the front and rear seat still very comfortable, with ventilated and heated seat for all 4 seats except for the middle seat at the back.@@dyno-qe2vk
Great answer Peter. I totally agree with you. The critical review is good and people do differ on why they choose a Landcruiser over any other vehicle. It is highly reliable and retains it value even after many years. Good video but I don't see eye to eye on many things that he talks about. It is still a fantastic vehicle
I'm not even going to ask why Matt's jeans are all grass stained around the knees....I mean, Jacob, can you answer this?
You guys are very intertaining :) Love the review and I have to agree with the interior cheapness. My 2019 Carmry dash has literally fallen apart in to sections. It's like the clips that hold parts of the dash together just broke.
U guys are fun to watch,great review 💎
Always look forward to Sundays!
LC 300 the most beautiful and reliable off road in Australia
I have the year 22 vx it’s the best ❤❤❤
I found someone on carsales selling a brand new GR sport for 70k above its tag. I saw another ad where they didn't even bother to drive the car home before they re-listed it the day they bought it for 40k above its tag price lmao
What brand of G meter/Speedo is that your testing with??? thank you
good review. the LC has a different image from the BMW and Audi crowd. and cars are so emotive. hard to compare really.
Without even watching the review I can tell ya, great car, great resale, good luck getting a new one any time soon
There’s heaps of new 300s for sale no one is buying them over 2 years after launch
How long waiting time for a new ZX in Australia?
This is how I know that this man's gripes aren't worth shit.Did he just say the LC300 is the same platform in the LC200. Sir you are sadly mistaken. The LC300 is built upon the all new TNGA-F platform.
Would you do a review on Rivian R1T?
Not sure you can compare it to a X5, you flog 😂 but that was an entertaining review 🤙🏼
1.Resell value 2.longevity 3.off road capabilities 4.cheap to run and repair
and yes is boring and not as good looking or good performance compared to German suv.. but hey if ur wallets is deep enough buy what ever you like 👍
Resell value is a big point, Toyota will guarantee me $100,000 buy back in 4 years time, as someone who upgrades cars every 4-5 years anyway, it was much more worthwhile looking at than the defender or even Audi Q8 (both of which I also priced up)
May be 150k in AUS but i bought mine for around 85k USD in japan for the zx with all the options and they did give me a 5000$ discount. German SUVS may be a better option there but here in japan they are a lot more expensive for example if you're getting a fully specced Mercedes Benz GLC in the US it may cost you between 50 to 60,000$ and if you're buying the same thing in japan it can easily cost more than 10million yen which is around 90,000 dollars
That’s why I ordered the x5 M50i 4.4L v8. I don’t how many can afford an x5 v8 in Japan.
I was gonna suggest a range rover for less but then I saw new starting $212,000! jesus christ car prices have gone through the roof ( Just purchased a 2007 Mk5 gti for $6000 with 138000km )
Please and review of the GR?
Is this the 4.0 v6
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If it gets you the views who cares what the nuffies say? Every (other) reviewer is on the take, Toyota is the largest advertiser in the market and they run junkets for journos all the time.
what does it cost?❤
A little bit of misinformation here: At 17:40 you mention that it shares the same platform as the 200 Series, which is incorrect as it rides on the new TNGA-F platform. Also, the competitors at the end of your video are indirect - This goes up against the Patrol, Grenadier, Defender, Discovery, as direct competitors, and if based on the Sahara ZX's price, the Range Rover, G-Class, LX, etc.
I keep hearing German competitors and its wrong. Although most of it is a good review, his comparison to German car brands keep rubbing people the wrong way but maybe its his "Sauce"😂
Great entertaining review.. however the people have spoken and the LC300 wins because people actually buy it!
Here in the Philippines, you can’t buy it in cash. You have to adjust to greedy agents that sells it with 136,364 usd price tag. Id prefer bmw x7 still
Can't get one for awhile now
Can't get one at all Toyota has instructed dealers not to take orders
Unpopular opinion: If you want to spend $100,000+ on an suv that you'll never take off road, you should get a GV80.
Even less popular opinion: if you want a luxurious big family car you should get a Kia Carnival Platinum
Toyota Land Cruiser is Africa's favourite 4x4 Japanese style 🔥🔥👌👌👌
I realise why you've thrown in the germans as a comparison to buying a cruiser or patrol, buyers who don't intend to use their off road capabilities. In which case, there is no sane reason to buy a cruiser or patrol unless you can't find any other suitable car to tow 3.5T. Thanks for the content
The Q8 is rated to tow 3.5T
You got 33 missed calls 😂
@5:35 size really matters🙄😂
The LC 300 runs rings around pretty much everything else out there......that is MY HONEST REVIEW...
Everyone who said it is over price n over hype cause they never ever travel around the world. They just home peoples. Or maybe they can't afford it and tell it years after.
The build quality on an infinity qx80 is miles better than the new landcruiser. In my opinion, infinity qx80 will be as reliable as the new landcruiser. You know that v8 in the infinity can go upto 1 million km. See the patrol for instance.
A Toyota in Toorak? Doesn't add up.
It's true, when you have the budget to spend so much on a car just to drive in metro suburban why do you even want to consider such an extremely low tech Land Cruiser when any of the German or European competitor you pick would be twice better and technological advanced than the LC300. Brand new, all of them are covered under manufacturer's warranty and if you really care about resale, well that theory is really out of the window for the past 2 years and will continue to be the same for used car market for years to come.
The main reason as I have tried to explain is that if any adventure is in your sights and feel the need to go on any type of off road situation, the German rivals to this car are absolutely pointless. You are right about resale at the moment, but most European cars once they get a few miles on the odometer, are pretty well down the tube for selling them at a decent price. If you have a Country estate, or any sense of adventure other than main street in Toorak Landcruiser is the obvious choice. Your comment about extremely low tech is one of sarcasm and a touch of jealousy in there as they are far from low tech, or you don't own one obviously......Explain to me what technology in this vehicle is lacking, compared to my Range Rover, the only thing that it's lacking is the adjustable air suspension. There also needs to be a line drawn between technology and what is failsafe when it comes to outback travel which is something you fail to realise.
@@Jillianda have you seen their surround view camera system? It’s a joke compared to BMW, Audi, Mercedes, it’s like peeping through a pinhole camera. The infotainment itself and UI is absolute crap, have you even tried any of the UI/UX from the German rivals? Have you experienced the extremely well engineered ZF8HP transmission compared to the flog from Toyota? It’s like comparing Apple iPhone against the cheapest crappiest Android phone in the market, yeah it does everything the iPhone can but just terrible execution. The point of this video still stand, this model range in review is spec’ed for on road, it does not have the factory design to be driven to a condition no other German rivals couldn’t, without mods such as wheels, front bar etc.
@@edgarchieng2130 If you seriously think that a BMW can drive under off road conditions by adding a bar and wheels then that just gives me the idea that you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about and that is seriously laughable. You have shot yourself in the foot with a remark like that. As I said, I have not only driven them, I have owned them have you? Taking the view of a journalist in a short drive isn't the same a owning one. Do you own a 300 series ZX Sahara, not the lower spec models, or a BMW X5/X6 or a Q7/8? Just because the Infotainment is lagging isn't a reason to say it's low tech. I think we have to agree to disagree. Get back to me when you own one and not just read about them. I certainly won't be buying a vehicle based on a rear view camera...I could add the same argument and go to the aftermarket to address this point.
@ 17:40 "they haven't changed that much it's the same platform as the 200-series"
The 300-series rides on a brand new platform called TNGA-F. Everything on the LC300 has been fully redesigned. The new chassis is 20% more rigid (By utilizing the latest welding technologies) and the whole vehicle is 200kg lighter thanks to extensive use of aluminium (fenders, doors, bonnet, roof and tailgate). The 300-series features a newly developed high-mount double-wishbone front and trailing-link rigid-axle rear suspension system. The position of the rear shock absorbers has been optimized for improved ride comfort and steering stability. Fully redesigned off-road electronics (new AVS, redesigned Crawl Control, redesigned Multi-Terrain Select), new E-KDSS, brand new engines and 10-speed transmission and the list goes on. Nothing has been carried over from the 200-series.
@ 11:14 "you are going to noticed that there's no 3rd row seat back here due to different type of diffs"
In other markets the GR-sport and the ZX (VXR) can be had with 7 seats.
Couldnt agree more! Some reviewers of the Land Cruiser are just so biased with the european and british ones. they keep comparing them to the European and British counterparts.
@@HiluxVigo08 Exactly. The LC300’s only direct competitors is the patrol, defender/range rover and g-wagon. And not the Q8 and X7 like the reviewer insists.
If you’re keeping the car for 10 years , Land Cruiser depreciates better than Audi bmw Mercedes , more reliable no worries if it breaking down and less expensive to fix in the case of accidents right ?
I own the new defender and im selling it to buy this beauty and the wait is only 2 months here unlike other markets xD
So, a 2 year wait to get your hands on one. It's now 2024 and already, you've got an outdated vehicle as during this waiting period, engineers/designers etc were busy making updates for the 2024 build models...Go figure the logic on that one..And no, your 2024 model will still have all the ingredients of the 2022 model...
nice just wish we could get a LC 300 in the US a gas gx would be fine id buy it over a defender
Why would land cruiser buyer want to buy a BMW🤦
I'll stick to my Isuzu Mux
Love the video. It's still overhyped and overpriced. Except for the over 60s who seem to buy them. Save 50k and get a Patrol
Absolutely l did!
Because it's better than a Patrol.
@@ln5747 Yep, better at being overpriced with less interior space🤏
@@cwgolfandtravel many people don't care about a bit less interior space. It's overpriced because it's built better and more desirable. There's a reason they have a cult following unlike a Patrol and retain insane resale values.
@@ln5747 The Cruiser is becoming a niche vehicle for the rich like the Gwagon and like Land Rover Defender ...more a statement then practical. Toyota lost it's identity with this move.
You know, you are doing a great review.When you put your logic out there. Then the butt hurt fan boy's come for you....😁
Keep it up....👍
Plus you can't buy one for years
LOL Dancing Baby !
Dude forget trying to be funny it just comes off as childish. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love your older reviews when you delivered the information we wanted to know in a fun way instead of “LED’s in the sidestep somewhere I don’t know?”
Idk why but my mind says the landcruiser sahara v8 is better its beutiful and its cheaper than this
I got it for only 45000$ the only thing different is the interior and the exterior
Lasted 4.5 minutes on this video ,then went searching for an adult review on this vehicle
What a shit car no leg space in the back side mirrors are hard to see out of already traded mine in after 8 weeks
If it gets you the views who cares what the nuffies say? Every (other) reviewer is on the take, Toyota is the largest advertiser in the market and they run junkets for journos all the time.
This seems like a 2$ car for 150k i bet it isnt reliable as the old toyota
So in typical Toyota fashion it's overpriced garbage?
Are toyota's overhyped, absolutely, but your reviews seem very biased and anti-toyota. For example, in this review you seem to deride the multi terrain select when this wasnt the "top" offroad model, but when reviewing the ranger, you seemed to froth about their equivalent, which had less options? There is no doubt this is overpriced, but you seem to just brush over crazy terrible offerings and design decisions for cars like the ranger, for example, the ranger low spec models are redesigned to remove basic features like cup holders and glove boxes, but that barely gets a mention, its fine apparently, you describe that car as having "no compromises", the fact they don't have even a front locker option on any model but the raptor is also brushed over. You don't seem to ask anything of ford, the fact they promised the ranger and everest would be "our bronco" for 2 years but didn't deliver any of the features offered standard on that car is ignored, same platform, but none of the new tech, no front locker, no swaybar disconnect, no 33, 35 or 37 inch wheels as factory options, no 3 inch suspension, same terrible towing on raptor, no effort to improve it with the larger suspension offered in the USA or the diesel v6 option on the raptor. That car is a no compromise according to you, but the landcruiser is garbage, yes toyota fanboys can be the worst, but how was your ranger review anything but a ford fan service video in comparison?
Adrian I am probably the only one who has mentioned you don’t get as nice an interior on the lower trims of the Ranger. I await your comparison review of the two - can’t wait to see what you have to say!
@@CarSauce Dont take it the wrong way, i like your review style, but it is genuine feedback, I think if you watched this review and the ranger review you did side by side and your tone and discussion of similar points, you would see there is a significant difference. You repeatedly claim the ranger is a game changer and destroys the competition, that it has no compromises etc, but the reality is (as someone who wanted to buy the ranger or everest, based on the promises ford made about it's offroad capabilities) they didn't move the needle at all in terms of actual offroad equipment. You are very right to criticise the fuel filter location on the landcruiser, you are right to be critical in your reviews of it while the media pack heaped praise on it unequivocally, but you seem to have joined the pack on the ranger and not asked anything of them. I might just be butt hurt because i was very much looking forward to the ranger and everest and am very disappointed in its lack of ANY serious offroad features, but I prefer your reviews and if i could choose how the content i watch was presented, I would like you to be evenly critical (not negative, critical) of different brands as a content producer I enjoy. I've been waiting 10 years for an australian spec 4x4 to actually offer more capability, they all promise it, they all deliver it in other markets, but not here. Here we froth about every new dual cab with nothing more than a single rear locker and a slight bump to power and torque, that is why they keep getting away with the same nothing spec and building low tier models by taking things out needlessly rather than adding genuine benefit to the upper spec models.
'Except for reliability' is quite a big thing
2 words; Overpriced, underspecced.
But if you compare Lexus to Toyota then Toyota is nothing especially to Lexus lx 600
Why review something that Toyota can’t even produce
Burtally honest. In my eyes the new lc300 has no off road capability unless you willing to spend 30k+ to cut the body open and modify the whole bottom setup. The truth is people who spends that sort of money will never do that kind of things.
so far have traveled 30k on some great tracks including the telegraph. No add-ons at all, did everything not an issue. dino, take the blinkers off. its a great vehicle give it a chance. Currently north of Broome bring your truck up, stop bleating xx
When I see cars wheels on the right side I just turn of the video am always left driver side
Try taking a German car off road smart guy
Lol looks like a 2004 Vehicle 😢
Service every 6 months...no thanks
Terrible in blue
Not only that, we will never be able to buy one. Toyota has said that the 300 series will now not be made for Australia. so why bother with any Toyota.
False, Toyota only have cancelled orders in Japan, over here they’re still collecting orders, just an 18 month wait but can be quicker depending on the colour, trim, and grade..
@@BaileyEthanRawson 18 months try 4 years
@@robertceroli3512 that’s for the 70 series. For the 300 I was quoted 12-18 months and possibly quicker if I buy an unpopular colour and trim like Merlot Red or Dusty Bronze.. if the wait was 4 years for the 300 they would lose customers, and the LandCruiser is one of the biggest markets for it aside from the Middle East
@@BaileyEthanRawson not even for 70 series. can get a 70 series within 6 months.
@@RickyBobbyNumber1 which model did you get and do you like it? I’m looking at getting a 300 Sahara at some point
I understand it's a press car but why bother reviewing when Toyota can't supply them and to top it off Toyota has suspended orders indefinitely. Don't be surprised that some Chinese manufacturer is currently working a LC300 nock off
They only have suspended orders in Japan. In Australia they’re still taking orders, just with a 12-18 month wait, possibly less or more depending on colour and trim..
This guy has not got a clue
These Guy dont know how to Market products
your number and details have been given to all african generals all saudi princes russian maffia bossess and the taliban they will be contacting u shortly and want a little chat with u
Fuck the Audi or Mercedes. Shit reliability shit resale.
Cringe
The 300 is a shitbox. Toyota stripped all the good out for dumb reasons.
Its ugly ,very ugly
Silly commentary. Boring ..
I find all the screaming in your reviews so annoying. Be entertaining by all means but this aint it.
It’s a Toyota Tundra in a wagon, stop ripping us off toyota. Off roader lol, yes all those soccer mums negotiating speed humps in the kiss n ride outside of school.