I like the mid trim on the Land Cruiser. I prefer the part time 4X4 of the 4Runner more ground clearance and off road gear. Have a Trailhunter on order. Do like the Land Cruiser dash better though. Not afraid of the turbo hybrid powertrain. We have a Rav4 Prime and we love it. Our 5th gen is nice but 10 years and 167,000 miles have taken their toll.

We have a 2014 Trail, the first year of the front end redesign. It looks just like yours, good choice. Ours has 167,000 hard miles and I have upgraded it a lot. Suspension, tires, siders, skid plates, dual batteries, lights, coms, fridge, roofrack, awning etc. We have gone off road and overlanded across the whole country. Last summer, we towed a travel trailer 6000 miles from the Midwest to the West and back. It is slow and ponderous when towing. We have a 6th gen Trailhunter on order. We may go with the GX 550 if the 4Runner isn't sufficient. We keep our vehicles a long time so we like the reliability. We have a Rav4 Prime that rocks (our 4th hybrid) so we are not afraid of hybrids or turbos. I guess we will see.

"If you have to get there... drive a Jeep... If you have to get there and return, drive an LC"

my LC 1958 is bad ass!! It is a more capable Off-Roader than I am!! lol

This is the first review on the 250 that accurately captures my 1st-hand experience. I traded my X7 M60i for a 2024 250 w/premium package, and have been completely satisfied for all 9000 miles so far...is it fast, no, but its certainly not slow. It also doesn't feel that cheap inside. I needed something with decent daily manners and with genuine off-road chops - the 250 checks that box, handily. It still messes with my mind that it can do so well on pavement/highways, while simultaneously breezing through rough unpaved forest service "roads." Its amazing how much more relaxing driving can be when you don't have to worry about curbing oversized luxury wheels...I currently have the 18s w/Nittos. Achieving the advertised mpg takes a bit of patience, because dipping in to the turbo too much ruins the MPG...I can reasonably avg 22-23. The one big gripe I have (as do most 250 owners), the gas tank is too small.

I’ve been looking at the new Land Cruiser for a while now, and my main concern seems to be not only price, but how complex the new engine + hybrid is. There’s more likely to go wrong and it’s expensive to fix these complex vehicles. Then you have the issue of using premium gas only. Not to mention the gas mileage doesn’t inspire any cost savings. I’m looking more at the Ford bronco sport, which is smaller but will do as much off-road and get much better gas mileage. And of course it will cost 25 K less. It will run on regular gas! Test drove one and I like it a lot!

I drove a 2023 for a while 😂

People are comparing a much heavier 200 series to this 250 . Toyota purposefully engineered it to be a lighter car. .I had all the opportunity to buy a 200 series and even a LX 570 . My 250 feels nimble ,easy to park and fits in my garage . The 200 series was heavy ,big and cumbersome . The same drivetrain is found in the Lexus RX range . Works really well . My 250 is the 2,8 GD without HEV .Turbo lag sucks ,like in all diesel turbo engines . Rest is great

GX550 all day.

Great review. I feel the same about my LC250. On reliability… Toyota has been putting turbos in Prados in other markets for decades. Plus their hybrids are stupid reliable

Straight facts, no BS, great video. Cheers

"Me and my wife...." is NOT CORRECT... it's BROKEN English..... the CORRECT way is either "My wife and me" or "My wife and I" 😊😊😊😊

Love it😂

I have a 2024 First Edition. Prior vehicle was a 2018 Land Cruiser. If I’m completely honest, I wish I had my old rig back. This one was 79k, same price as my 200, but doesn’t seem to have the same build quality. The 4 cylinder engine is extremely annoying. No complaints about the hp and torque, however. Goes really well.

How can you say this is better than the GX550? Different tuning and marketing for luxury vs non luxury but just about same price! Same vehicle! And yes it's a LC. Don't know why you mentioned its not then instantly confirm it is. And you're crapping on other vehicles without comparing them objectively. Not impressed with this review. First time seeing you and I didn't like your review and how you conducted it with you opinions. No sub here.

Pay 50 thousands and get 7 inch monitor Chinese cars 20000 you will get 14 inch monitor

Toyota really doing too much with their SUVS. Land Cruiser should be offered in the 1958 and a TRD PRO/ TRAILHUNTER

Excellent review (except the loud music of front and ending part)from real Toyota owner. New subscriber gained.

The Prado is basically LC-Lite. I think the overall design, inside and out, is a hit. It looks good. But that's kind of where the goodness ends. This thing has got a ton of really cheap plastic inside and out. At this price point, that's not good enough. I mean, my low-trim 2015 Ram 1500 has better materials in it. Then there's the rear seats...again, not good enough for a rig this size. I'm 6'2. My whole family is tall. If you're over 5'10, you're not going to fit comfortably in the rear seats. And then there's the Sienna minivan-based hybrid drive train. That's probably the biggest fail. The 4-cyl is rough, loud, anemic, and unrefined. The electric motor tries to make up for the lack of torque from the 4-cyl, but those max HP/TQ numbers don't happen until about 6000 RPM, which the ECU is going to make sure you never reach because it's trying to maintain fuel efficiency over everything else. So, you're not getting those power numbers. Nobody expects speed out of a rig like this, they want effortless power for over-landing, and this drive train does not have it. And Toyota's drive train reliability is in the toilet at the moment, so I wouldn't trust this. And all of the electronic off-road gimmickry is more annoying than useful. Had they put the manual transmission drive train from the Tacoma in this rig, it would have been 100% better. No rear battery adding weight and ruining rear cargo room, and you'd have actual control of the power band. Overall, this is a $35K truck with a $70K price tag. Feels more like a half-a$$ cash grab from Toyota based on the LC name.

Prado means Meadow in Spanish. Its the most Nimble Land Cruiser of all.

I bought the LC 250 over the GX and LC 200. NO Regrets!

This is an excellent review. You are right, some other people who categorize this Land Cruiser as slow, have forgotten about what a normal car should be. It looks awesome, great resemblance to what old Cruiser used to look like and the interior looks in my opinion, is one of the best in the market. Great car, great review. Thank you.

Great review - love hearing it from someone with 4runner and gx experience. You are one of few people who talk about the "jittery" ride - I've driven a 1958 and regular LC250 now, and were taken by surprise how "crashy" the suspension felt over random broken pavement or bumps. All other reviews talk about how smooth or comfortable it was - I didn't experience that comfort at all. The crashy or jittery suspension is the opposite of smooth. That said, both drives had tires that were over inflated - so I blamed the tires, but maybe its just a real thing. I wish you had driven the new 4runner. From all accounts it seems by far like the best value and apparently very well put together and feels great from a road handling/suspension feel.

But they didn’t shrink it. It’s virtually the same size as the 200 series.

I honestly like this better than the GX550, it looks more utilitarian.

I have about a full head of hair. lol I had to sorry. Besides that, great detailed review keep them coming.

Nice review. I sold my 2019 TLC for a Mercedes GLE AMG 63s but actually miss the LC. The GX is slightly longer due to the overhangs. I will purchase a GX Overtrail Plus or LX over the new LC.

Everything you said in your review about your TRD ORP is dead on it. I love the Underground color. Great trucks, cars, suvs - whatever you want to call it. Made to last and get you there and back every time with peace of mind. Great review b/c it is accurate. I bought my first Toyota, new in 1983 so I know how good they are. I picked up a ‘24 TRD Pro in Terra on 5/11/24 and it is definitely a keeper. I’m up to 2170 miles, so I drive it as my car when I’m not driving my ‘99 V6 Tacoma PreRunner. My wife drives a ‘24 RAV4 Adventure and loves it.

Wake up babe a new @CarsNoCap review drop

Solid review!

Thanks for the honest straightforward review!

We have one and I also have an f150. F150 is far smoother and quieter. 4Runner drives me crazy on the highway with any inclines shifting back and forward between 4th and 5th. Love the engine and feel but the transmission is seriously lacking. Still I know it’ll be around a long time after the F15o falls apart

So, save 30K and pick up a 5th Gen 4Runner Trd Offroad.

MTS only controls how much wheel speed the car allows to happen. If you're in sand or mud mode, it's going to allow more wheel spin, because that's what you need in those situations. Lower wheel speed will happen in rock setting. Can't fault the MTS here, it did exactly what it was programmed to do in the setting you put it in

@1:41 I believe the 4-Runner doesn't technically have a Center Differential. The locking of differential occurs within the Transfer Case, as opposed to the GX, where a Center Diff is locked either via the TorSen system or the manual Center Differential activation button. I could be wrong, I am still trying to learn my 2014 GX 460.

If you're over the age of 30, NO Jeep is good for a daily driver. Us olds seek comfort and quiet :). That being said, I love my loud a**, rough riding Jeep. But it's not my daily driver. It's my weekend toy

I would highly suggest Jackal Motorsports or 034 motorsports over APR for this platform.

Toyota should either provide a nanny mode that makes the vehicle behave like Subarus, with users requiring nothing more than throttle and brake. Or, Toyota should provide a warning label "vehicle is not for dummies". Why should I be required to understand vehicle mechanics to figure out how to get the vehicle out of of a stuck situation. It should just work. I mean, even professional cameras have an auto mode, so why can't enthusiast vehicles have nanny mode?

What is the best suv to buy less than 100k

I have the 2.0 engine and its fire 😉👍💜

I do believe 2024 2025 unlimited Rubicons do seem to be smaller also no running boards 🤔 i just bought my first Rubicon 2023 that jeep is luxury inside solid and very quiet inside i also have a sehara jk that i love but it is smaller and louder ride inside i wanted to see what the differece was before i bought the Rubicon so i took both for a test drive in my opion its the 4x4 Rubicon hands down so i bought the 4x4 i think the Rubicon is more of a compact race car test them both and see what you think 😉👍💜

I drove a 4-Runner then I drove a Jeep Rubicon. The Jeep was better in every way. What really stood out was the Jeeps 8-speed automatic transmission! Wow!!! The Jeep is faster and gets better gas mileage with 35 inch tires!!!

这就是托森限滑差速器如何工作的。如果前后轴的扭矩差距不大，托森限滑差速器会允许差速，毕竟它是个差速器。而且，托森限滑差速器只可以进行限滑，而不能自己锁止。所以为了实现前后轴轴速50:50，你需要锁定中央差速器锁。视频里的滑轮组的难度显然没有那么大，GX550不需要锁定中央差速器锁，只要你不吝啬你的右脚，大脚油门就好了。 This is how the Torsen differential works. If the torque difference between the front and rear axles is not significant, the Torsen differential will allow for differential, after all, it is a differential. Moreover, the Torsen differential can only perform limited slip and cannot lock itself. So in order to achieve a front and rear axle speed of 50:50, you need to lock the center differential lock. The difficulty of the pulley system in the video is obviously not that hard. GX550 does not need to lock the central differential lock, as long as you are not stingy with your right foot and step on the gas pedal.

Very GOOD!!!

All wheel drive is like having an open and rear end between the front and the rear axles, it’s gonna slip unless you lock your center transfer case

My dinosaur of an A4 S-line 3.2 Avant still makes me smile during drives. The A4 platform is a lot of car for the money, an S4, just more goodness.

I had a 94 4runner with 390k ran like a clock before it got wrecked had a 06 LBZ duramax before that got wrecked. Ended up with a 23 tacoma. Only reason I chose taco over 4runner was because of the bed or else I would've bought a 4runner great solid rigs modern with old school simple mechanical functions minimal tech low maintenance cost

I just hit 10k on my 23 4Runner off road and 30k on my 22 Tacoma off road love both but I’d rather drive the 4Runner

Wow awesome an automatic you're so cool

It IS a sunglasses holder TOO. Pull it down one more time.