ENGINEER TAKES LAND CRUISER OFF-ROADING // CAN IT TRULY HANDLE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS?
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- čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
- How does the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 handle tough, off-road terrain? Does it truly shine when crossing river and driving over river beds? Is it the best off-roader from Toyota? These are some of the questions David answers in this first Land Cruiser drive review. Watch and follow David as he traverses the new Land Cruiser through some of the toughest conditions.
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The basic white ‘58 is calling my name!
Same I haven’t been tempted to trade my gx470 until I laid eyes on the 58 LC
The stability looks amazingly good. Need a direct comparison with the new 4Runner.
David, Maybe it is just my imagination but I feel that the contrasting white roof is reflecting the California sun and keeping the Land Cruiser cooler inside. 😎
Actually, historically, that’s why they put white roofs on off-road, overland type vehicles.
Looking forward to a deep dive on the powertrain. Thanks David
I love your videos, David. The intellectual component really resonates with me. I just got the call today that my First Edition is coming in, sometime in the next 4 or 5 weeks. You are welcome to come to Minnesota to test it out. All the best.
Great to see you enjoying the drive David.
Great video, detailed, too. Personally, this design is the best I have seen on the land cruiser. It looks agile and not too bulky, unlike older models.
If steering is electronically controlled, it would be nice if the driver could adjust the “feel” slightly (not everyone likes the lighter feel). Something for Toyota to potentially think about (similar to allowing the driver to have some control over the crawl control speed).
I will be very curious to see your assessment of the new sixth generation 4Runner, especially with its better wheel and tire combinations for true off-roading.
Thanks David. The ride comfort and stability looked great. Will you be providing a comparison between the Land Cruiser and the 4 Runner?
It’s now time for you to take first time ownership of an LC.
Great intro to the capabilities of that setup. 9:31
Great review I only have one worry and it concerns the power to terrain. Is it good enough? Does it deliver sufficient amount of power?
I’m impressed by your off road technique, the 4R TRD pro looks good but I’m going with the LC premium.
Would that side window camera mount interfere with the airbag?
I really like the size & the new look of the Land Cruiser. I just wish it didn't require premium gas.
That thing costs around 65,000 dollars. Nobody in that price range is concerned about paying for premium gas, if you are then consider rethinking your priorities
@@SacrificeBreedsSuccess I take everything into consideration when purchasing a new vehicle. I always kept my vehicles for long term, 10 years or more. That's why I consider the cost of gas over long term. The 1958 Land Cruiser, Tacoma are not that far apart in price. Don't know what the price of the 4runner is yet. But I'm guessing it will be somewhere in the same price range. I own a tacoma and want to switch from owning a truck to a suv. The new 2024 Tacoma uses regular gas. I'm only guessing the new 4running will be using regular gas also. So I guess my priories will switch from a Land Cruiser to a 4runner.
Didn't know it required premium. Kind of surprising for Toyota. Normally the Lexus variant is the one that requires premium
I’d bet you could use 85, with a performance hit.
@@landcruiser7936 I remember my brother's old 100 Series (2UZ V8) calling for 91oct while the Tundra was fine for 87. Little details of the Landcruiser like NVH are really in line with Lexus, rather than Toyota. They treat the LC as a premium vehicle within the volume Toyota brand, like the JDM Crown Majesta and Century. The only thing that will happen is some slightly reduced torque somewhere in the engine map and maybe a shudder at idle.
Curious if David is gonna buy the LC, GX, or 4Runner?
Is there an embargo on a detailed comparison? I’m dying to know if the hybrid torque really fills in the gap at the bottom of the power band compared to the TTV6 in the GX. I really would rather spend $65k than $85k 😂
David, can you do a video comparing the full time four wheel drive system of the gx550 and Land Cruiser vs the part time 4wd of the 4Runner? Also vs. the full time system in the 4Runner Premium. Is the full time system less capable? Is it less robust? Thanks!
Same full time 4WD for the Limited than GX & LC. They wouldn’t make a different setup just for one trim.
In the Limited you don’t get the rear locker and most likely the disconnect sway bar. But the Limited is not meant for off-roading and most likely does not have the modes for it. So the trim is less capable, yes.
@AutomotivePress: what about Tacoma Trail Hunter?
Hopefully they have better colors to choose from.
Did you decide between the GX and the Land Cruiser?
Premium Gas on the Turbo, only?
Hi David; curious why Toyota does not reveal prices for Land Cruiser for Canada; is it a top secret; or they are not planning to bring it to Canada.
Also, i assume 4Runner 2025 will be cheaper than Land Cruiser; however maybe 10-15% higher than current 2024? Thanks
David- ask your Toyota engineer friends why the third row seats are not available in any hybrid version of the Tacoma / LC/ GX 550. Obviously the battery is packaged in the cargo area so looking for a more specific reason. Thanks
Why is another reason needed? There is not enough height to put a seat on top and for a person to sit. The battery should be distributed across the whole floor to make it thinner, but that comes with a series of complications regarding cooling and safety I guess.
I’m going hold tight, lay this all out between LC, 4 Runner and GX once all hits showrooms and test drive. Anyone have thoughts here as well if a smart move would be to wait until 2026 2nd gen of these vehicles come out? Let them get all the kinks out? Just curious. I wont be ready until late Fall anyway. Good video!
It’s a Toyota made in Japan. There are no kinks. David said the same thing in one of his earlier videos.
@@jamesmoline4411 We sure about this?
I'm waiting for the hybrid GX to come out in the next year or two. Give me that torque.
Most advise to wait 1-2 years to get all the kinks out. There are always a few, although many components are not new and have been in other models previously, even Lexuses.
Time will tell if the new LC can live up to its iconic reliability.
I feel like everyone that attended the 4Runner launch and the Prado LC test drive knew to only make positive commentary to make sure they’re invited to the next big launch. No one can really be that excited about a 4 cylinder hybrid in a Land Cruiser, and yet every reviewer smiles through it.
I agree. But that’s how most vehicle reviews are. I just watch for the specs. No one mentioned the 8” of ground clearance. That’s a very standard suv number. My for escape has 7.8
@@Adventure_blac 8.7" for the LC250, compared with 8.1" for the GX460.
I was skeptical the new design could match the comfort and handling of the 200 series. Your testing is persuasive that Toyota has delivered again.
Don’t forget. These are biased reviews. Especially, since Toyota invited them. I they were to give a negative review there would be no invite next time.
The Fourunner is just another trim level of land cruiser since same platform and engine
Not at all. A GX is not a 4R. Same here. Full time 4WD vs part time, for example. 5” higher in the LC than 4R. Etc
Questions what will happen if the hybrid system will malfunction on the middle of the wilderness 😳lol... that being said the twin turbo V6 seem like a better option??🤔🤔 any thoughts regarding that dilemma???
Are you asking what happens if there’s an issue with battery? The engine still runs without the electrical system….
Toyota hybrid systems are super reliable.
Men you never know with all this electronic seem there al in sync with each other soo if anything starts to go south seems that it will pretty much effect all the SUV together🥶🥶.... anybody herd of hybrid system going bad and will make the car(SUV) all together not want drive🤔🤔🤔make you think that Twin turbo V6 will be way better choice why want take that risk in the middle of the outdoor mountain ⛰️ desert 🏜 with a hybrid make you think 🤔
@snauspockets9924 yes in perfect condition or semi perfect adding winter and desert but not mud water crossing deep mud and ice that will definitely get in to hardware that it's not suppose to even if @toyota though it out
@@zlt4lt4zz71 Toyota hybrids have been running since 1997 in all kinds of conditions. Their engineers probably think of just about everything especially now they are requiring you to have them in certain vehicles. We will see though, as they say the proof will be in the pudding.
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Video clearly doesn’t do it justice
Looks like what I do in my sequoia all the time.
Can it handle it? LOL of course it can handle it. It was MADE specifically and tested bunch of times before you even got there.
Hi David,
Outstanding video helpful, and informative. Also, the land cruiser 250 looks like a very capable vehicle. I would love to see a direct comparison to the Lexus GX 550 over-trail plus…🇯🇵🤍❤️
The gx 550 has a 10k mark up in Alaska. Toyota will probably be as bad….
This guy is boring!