2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Impressions

The all-new 2024 Land Cruiser is here and the team is on-site to check things out! This new vehicle was built from the ground up with the heritage of the Land Cruiser in mind.
Featuring a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that delivers 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, this vehicle is ready for both the trail and the road. Locking rear and center differentials, disconnecting front anti-roll bar, and 33 inch tires come on the vehicle from the factory.
We can't wait to get in the front seat of the new Land Cruiser and put it to the test!
#overlanding #2024LandCruiser #landcruiser #toyota

[@njlillegard]

Of the many videos I've watched in the last 48 hours, this is the best. No reciting specs, just a simple walk around and genuine interest in being there. Great find with the GM of Toyota NA. The strategy makes sense. You can't make everyone happy all of the time. This will get more people interested in the brand and the uses for these rigs. Perhaps that will increase the value of my FZJ80...

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you! We appreciate you tuning in

[@bobbyfranco2185]

Now if only all the local Toyota dealerships wouldn't throw that ridiculous 10 to 20k market value increase so this vehicle would stay in a more available price range

[@radcity22]

We can only wish. Dealership models are so archaic in the Internet age

[@josholsen6985]

I think you have to be a sociopath to run them.

[@jmcampbell]

Rear camera behind the rear glass is clever and protects it from the outside elements, compared to having the rear camera on the outside. 👍🏾

[@toddhall3720]

Awesome! Cannot wait to see one up close

[@happychefx]

Having that GM break it down like he did is appreciated. This version makes sense.

[@vintage4wdrive606]

I hate being told that the Prado is bringing the LC back to its roots. First of all it’s a Hybrid, second the Prado has always been a weird situation here being that its sold as the GX, and finally the roots of the LC is the 20 and 40 series which as we all know is continued today by the 70 series. I’m sick of Toyota as this point, I’m let down by every single new truck they have put out since the new Tundra. Fine sell the Prado here, I’ve always wanted to see it happen, but don’t lie to me and use buzz words to convince me how it’s a return to form. I’ll stick to my 80’s and 90’s Toyotas from now on.

[@benbirch2393]

The toyota guy was pretty terrible actually.

[@nwezetx1]

​@@vintage4wdrive606Valid criticisms. It's an exercise in cynical marketing by TMNA planners. Always happens like this. The business case to federalize and develop a parallel replacement to the 70-Series was always possible in the vein of FJ40, but of course...

[@brianh5393]

Why couldn't they offer an FJ40 to get back to its roots?!

[@nwezetx1]

@@brianh5393 Cynical marketing drivel, that refuse to spend the necessary $750M to $1B to develop such a vehicle and trick emotional buyers used to the 80/100/200 into spending $$$ instead of a real FJ replacement

[@stanleyling6116]

Thank you for the video. Love it. Dudes, buckle up!! We want more videos from you..

[@ExpeditionOverland]

More videos are on the way!🫡 Better subscribe!

[@caifan444]

Such a great REAL video you did a great job dude 👏 keep it up XOverland

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@preoksaha4504]

I like the way this guy explains things. Simple yet detailed.

[@levichandler1800]

Can’t wait to see more of Ryan, Chandler and Groesch family love it!

[@jax1079]

It was awesome getting to meet you guys and geek out about some of your adventures. So glad I found this channel and we ended up having a mutual friend in Kurt. Best of luck with future adventures, and if you ever need another camera/editing guy, hit me up. Love the content, everyone! All the best from Atlanta.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

The pleasure was ours! Hope our paths cross again soon.

[@TV-Cast]

What music you used in the start of this video.

[@arpus1995]

Honestly, I didn't' get much out of this video. It was 6 minutes of flying to the reveal (the burritos did look good), then a quick walk around. Thank goodness you showed us that it has a fuel cap! Then an interview/pitch of a corporate guy of what they wanted to accomplish in the build. I expected more Likes vs Dislikes for it to be an impressions video.

[@kerfton]

Great clip. Would love to see our camper trailer being towed by one of these in the near future.

[@Jits_Monster]

I'm not seeing the 25 year, million kilometer service life inherent in the previous generation LandCruisers in this offering. I'll be buying one as it's my first opportunity to do so with a new one, but I'm very skeptical of the long-term ownership outcome. Having owned eight LandCruisers, an FJ Cruiser, and a Tundra, I'm placing the bar very high for this truck.

[@matthewschiebout7384]

I would have driven to and from the museum, road trips are always a LEARNING EXPERIENCE for some of us.

[@wenbodon7794]

Ryan getting on the floor is the definition of real love of Car

[@evilwhitey98]

How capable will it be offroad though? What size tires can it run? How beefy are the axles?

[@emguyqn]

I'm excited for the new LC. Also, to see xoverlands thoughts on it.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

You and us both! We can't wait to get in the front seat

[@Donefore]

They can't badmouth it as they get free cars from Toyota.

[@Adam-hq7ob]

@@Donefore Hate say it but it is the truth. Love their videos but always have to take what they say about new Toyota products with a grain of salt. Hopefully it ends up being great but will have to wait to see independent reviews.

[@ThanatoViper]

i was hoping yal would get one

[@hantusmostert]

Nice Landcruiser Prado.

[@amyheflin143]

I am glad to know about the gas cap holder, but I would really have enjoyed a detailed tour of the Land Cruiser interiors.

[@Golden-69]

Now i have to pick between trail hunter and the LC... thanks Toyota😅

[@rocketlaunch99]

rectangular headlights look good

[@MtndogCO67]

My only question is how will this compare to the all new 4Runner? It kinda feels like it IS the new 4Runner?

[@LouSassles]

I feel like the new 4Runner will be a step above the LC here in terms of size. We seen what they did with the sequoia, and they released the new gen Tacoma. If anything the 4Runner will be an suv version of the taco

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 04/08/2023

[@jillvan]

Nice... And well, we can imagine what will be the next overland truck... Any guess 😅

[@ExpeditionOverland]

We shall see!

[@juanwick2726]

Tesla Truck?

[@delennfire1761]

New LC is gonna B awesome! U guys R awesome & so R Ur journeys!

[@seymorefact4333]

⚠ True Consumer Reviews channel has pics of 1st Edition trim and at night!

[@delennfire1761]

@@seymorefact4333 Cool!

[@Masterryman]

High voltages.... love to seen futuristic trail repairs with this..... Hey Dale, bring me the Laptop.... yeah which one 17 or 19.... 😅

[@toffwood]

Well, I could actually imagine that you´d use starlink (or similar) to first connect to an AI diagnostic tool built by Toyota or a specialist of your choice. It could call for a human mechanic should it fail, who will remotely connect to the vehicle. If necessary, send new parts and necessary tools by drone and let the mechanic guide you for the repair. ;-)

[@Masterryman]

@@toffwood yeah thats will work. Good that never has minimum 1 electrical Mishap in his Offroad Life... and now you have a half inch thick Power cable... what could happens.... Thats an electronic Outdoor brick. But i like it, have fun with it and i hope it works just fine.

[@qutubmohiuddin329]

i can already see it standing at the overland hanger.

[@fjfrancois]

Love the 1958 version ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@matthewjaeger5966]

Fancy Car Journos: sipping champagne and getting the right angles for social media posts. Montana Boys: crawling under the truck.

[@3am_3am_]

Its a Prado, right?

[@Khalid-Mengal]

Yes Land Cruiser Prado

[@mrfin]

But in the United States it will not be called Prado, just land cruiser.

[@hedydd2]

It surely has another camera lower down to see the ground and the tow hitch? Hopefully that top one is matched with a front one that are actually recording as dashcams, maybe standard on high spec models? It is certainly about time that these were incorporated on modern vehicles rather than being sold as accessories.

[@ranjithpowell6791]

That was awesome! Can you sleep in the back with no mods? If mods then just a sleeping platform with drawers? Would you need to remove rear seat?Thanks

[@bhoutdoors507]

You can sleep in the back of any hatchback or suv with no mods. Flip the seats down, air mattress, blanket.

[@brianh5393]

@@bhoutdoors507 If it's the same size as my LC200 then two small people or one tall person will fit with the seats folded.

[@legion1630]

Reimagined for the US Market - it makes sense..i will be getting the 1958 and change the rims and tires i hate rook racks so i iill pull a sleeper camper

[@povertyspec9651]

Nice Xterra

[@akrep1]

What is the brand of the backpack?

[@ranjithpowell6791]

Can you put a roof rack on the 1958 spec?

[@billhelmerich4295]

I'll stick with my 100 series

[@stithis]

Just do the expedition gx please.

[@paulgriffiths7399]

LandCruiser PRADO* . I don't know why people keep calling it just a LandCruiser. That's the 300 series and it already exists

[@Eric_Broome]

It’s a very different vehicle than the 300 series

[@egesajesse]

Because the manufacturer, (who btw has all rights to name it as they please…😅) calls it that in the USA. In other markets Toyota calls this is the prado and we have the 300 series as the Land Cruiser. But in the USA, they only have this one.

[@paultrend]

And the best, in 2024 ther is a new line of the J7 series coming to the market

[@iwanjohnson7474]

Yes its a Prado. In South Africa and Aus its not seen as a true LC. Prado is a Prado. Like FJ Cruiser. Not a Land Cruiser

[@manoloprpr]

By this definition The 70-75-79 Land Cruisers are not Land Cruisers either. The Land Cruiser Prado, that many in USA rebadge their Lexus GX to look alike and mod are not etc etc.

[@waltsimonson2556]

Who is Greg ? And that's an awesome museum .

[@joshuamclean6564]

Those wheel wells. 33" or 35"?

[@J.Young808]

I want to know about the First Edition.

[@Goodness14966]

Is this actually Land cruiser/ prado cuz from many aspects that ive noticed when compared with previous model of LC I don't know what to make of it. Are they gonna take the prev model away from the market and make this one as the permanent new? Im not from the US though asking out of curiosity

[@J.Young808]

Yes it is the LC Prado from outside the USA. I wish it was called the Land Cruiser Prado since it isn’t a full spec Land Cruiser 300.

[@Goodness14966]

@@J.Young808 thats what I felt too more of an identity crisis .I loved the exterior design of this one though but the new Lexus GX 550 felt more better interior wise

[@nwezetx1]

​@@Goodness14966Cynical marketing. Foist a cost sharing product onto desperate buyers invested in the nameplate. To develop a more bespoke facsimile of the FJ45+J76, would be 50-75% more expensive. Just like why there's no I6 in Supra nor Lexus vehicles

[@gavinday2429]

See how long it lasts in the outback. Flashy but ,Reliability is king.

[@ramccall]

If only this thing had the split tailgate, for that reason I have a hard time getting this!

[@ranjithpowell6791]

He’s Australian! Gotta bring to Australia!

[@nicholascooper1193]

Toyota won't do it, but we in the US can dream that they will put the new 4Runner body onto a 70 series chassis and make a Wrangler fighter.

[@joshr805]

just give us the damn 70 series!

[@J.Young808]

Yes with the roll up window, manual locks, manual transmission, Diesel engine w/o DEF

[@miloscoopy2469]

japanese engineering is on another level!

[@dougmaleski5581]

Why is it no reviewers point out this is a revised 70 series finally in the states. The round headlights and body along with the seat material on the base model.

[@manoloprpr]

Because it is not. The 70 series doesn’t comply with US Fed regulations and emissions, sadly.

[@guentherwilke2055]

I'm a bit surprised "Cruiser" Kurt Williams isn't somewhere in the mix. Also surprised that so far I haven't seen anyone else talk to Marcus.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Kurt is in this episode!🙌🏼

[@dieseljeep05]

Had $75k for a Bronco Raptor. Ford dealers turned me away 6 times. Made rude comments. They want $120k for MSRP $74k Now it’s going to a 1958 for $65k leaves me $10k for sliders, winch bumper and a few upgrades. Ford can take a hike.

[@LouSassles]

This new generation of LC really appeals to me. They brought it back to what it used to be. Not this 100k luxury crap. Just barebones. Imo they put the DNA back in this model

[@phlfly10]

Grenadier vs Toyota Prado (LC)?

[@tehdusto]

I just want the Yaris to come back 🥲

[@steveanderson9135]

Looks sharp but the lack of a split rear hatch is so disappointing.

[@nwezetx1]

You people are being ridiculous. Stop expecting that. It's just as bad as expecting this to have a removable roof at this point. This has been a cynical marketing exercise that pays off only in terms of some retro styling. This tailgate BS is tiring to hear about. Known about it for years, so what's new to you is old news to me

[@nolarocks]

Would have been awesome for it to look like a Land Cruiser!

[@handyhistorian]

Looks like last year's Honda Pilot 😆 It'll be the least attractive out of all the Toyotas in the museum once it ends up there

[@Christian76S]

no lower drop tailgate. why on earth? that makes all the difference!

[@zaf7794]

Sequoia is in the product lineup of Toyota which is I think on the same chassis of LC300, which makes sense when they dropped off LC300 from US lineup. Land Cruiser since its beginning is an adventure off road vehicle and it was not a near luxury SUV which it later became.

[@nwezetx1]

Please stop referring to "chassis" if you don't know what you're talking about. It's pretty misleading to the next person reading your comment. The XK80 Sequoia, this J250, and the J300 all use TNGA-F. And are also each distinct vehicles on their own. Please understand that and stop thinking the Sequoia is somehow some Land Cruiser in different skin via "same chassis". TNGA-F is scalable enough, only the 310 Lexus and 300 Cruiser are more closely related, but even have separate chassis codes due to some differentiation that's greater than the previous 200-Series vehicles. I am annoyed because I keep seeing this false equivalence and knowing most people, they falsely believe anything they read and then stupidly dismiss the experts instead

[@zaf7794]

@@nwezetx1 I have mentioned "I think" before mentioning the chassis. Read it again before commenting. Thanks for the details it is informative.

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

Hey my awd toyota matrix has a window popper......

[@manuelmedina3959]

In the us Land cruiser prado The new land cruiser is 300 series

[@ZUUL4X4]

Tanner will be THRILLED to know the starter battery is tucked away in the back of the vehicle like the new Sequoia. 😂

[@ExpeditionOverland]

😂😂😂

[@Pedroaghyu]

I am seriously waiting to see what happens in Australia but if this is the new Prado, I am very disappointed by the looks

[@blainelashley2120]

man i wish they offered a good ol v8 in one version.

[@genovinchenzo4237]

I’d say this is the best Land Cruiser ever from what I see so far. Going to try to get a first edition!

[@catfish573]

Glad the Land Cruiser is back. Not so glad the way these hybrids are being poked down our throats with it and the Taco. I'm out, no battery except to start the engine...

[@catfish573]

Just wanted to add X Overland 👍👍👍, hybrids 👎👎👎

[@kevinn1158]

What's gotten into Toyota???? First the first time in my life I like their designs...

[@juanwick2726]

But can I stick 37's in there without cutting into the fenders? 😂

[@roroguapo3]

skip to 7:15

[@brianh5393]

There you have it... Landcruiser takes a back seat to the US Sequoia! Still other markets get the 300 series and more options on the 250 series. Toyota is holding out on us!

[@nickh5049]

People get all wrapped up in branding. If you listen to the GM, he's saying the Sequoia and 300 series are so similar now it doesn't make sense to have them both in the portfolio for North America. You can still get the Lexus LX600 if you HAVE TO have a 300 series.

[@nwezetx1]

​​@@nickh5049Yes, the 310 series is only what Americans will get and below that, this 250 in Toyota showrooms. The BEV 400 Series will not be sold here either come 2030. The Lexus LX is actually *310 Series*, not simply 300. It's a derivative of J300, but no longer has the same chassis code.

[@brianh5393]

​@nickh5049 If it were only cosmetics, then I would agree. Why doesn't Toyota offer the same level of comprehensive service that Lexus does (i.e., loner vehicle)? Don't you think people would love to buy a premium Tacoma and have it serviced at the Lexus dealer? Different brands offer different experiences. I would love to see a more base model GX or a non-hybrid LC250. In the past Toyota stopped offering the V8 in the 4runner and kept it in the GX but the rear diff locker wasn't offered in the GX. For years enthusiasts were asking for a base model LC200 (cloth seats, no nav, no climate control, no power windows). Toyota offered all that in a Sequoia but wanted the Landcruiser to be at a different price point. At that time the Sequoia was on a different chassis than the LC200 so if you wanted something like a Landcruiser you had to buy the Landcruiser. Toyota has created a situation with the 2 brands where consumers can't get everything they want. Also why doesn't Toyota offer the US all the same options it does in other markets? It seems like Toyota USA is playing games. Call it marketing or logistical but in the case of the 4runner, perado, GX, LX, LC200, LC250 and LC300 they are all made exclusively in the same factory. Why won't Toyota give give us what we want? Maybe I should give up and go buy a Jeep or Bronco so I can get what I want without having to deal with Toyota's marketing games!

[@nickh5049]

@@brianh5393 Probably because Toyota is in the business of making money, not catering to every enthusiast who buys a new Land Cruiser once every 20 years.

[@nickh5049]

@@nwezetx1 Pedantic much?

[@hillbilly_delux78]

Let me know when there is a V8 version.

[@SuperJacobe]

Nothing will bet the 80 series

[@shirolee]

I'll take one of the FJ70s instead, thank you Toyota.

[@salehalsayaad]

I wish you didn't add the music

[@Valenciarony]

That looks like the new Tacoma platform fully clothed. It would be nice if they used the new Tundra platform to make the Land Cruiser, it feels like they are pulling the same formula Ford did with the Bronco Sport and the real Bronco… That’s sad 😢

[@ignaciomaestre4947]

Seatbelts please.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Seatbelts, always ☝🏼

[@ThePenatron]

Toyota’s naming is all over the place.

[@manoloprpr]

Remember guys, since many here are so ate up about this model: you can buy a Lexus 600 since it is a Land Cruiser 300 (actually 310). Unless you cant, and have to buy it used, with many miles. Or you can just buy it and drive the wheels off at a fraction of the heavy 200/300.

[@sinkorswim777]

9:46 “what is the right combination of product that fits the customer need” ….proceeds to do everything wrong and do nothing anyone wanted.

[@salehalsayaad]

Wasn't the land cruiser production stopped?

[@ExpeditionOverland]

It was!

[@CHAITANROTTI]

The only TOYOTA car i like ❤🇮🇳

[@wdtriplett]

think the landcruise will get just as bad MPG as the Lexus GX?

[@Khalid-Mengal]

This is 2.4L Turbo Hybrid. Fuel consumption will be lower than half of the GX v8.

[@nickh5049]

They are predicting 27 MPG.

[@stevennutt1609]

The dude you talked to just said the same thing like 12 different ways

[@patriotsends]

How much? $$

[@DeezBallzz]

look like an upgraded 4runner version same chasis...imo

[@number6705]

Nooooo. We need a V6 engine option, no turbo, no hybrid

[@vintage4wdrive606]

I love Toyotas, but all of these new models have been a let down. All of them bigger, all of them hybrids. I doubt the Tundra and Tacoma will have their standard engines much longer. I just want a 70, I couldn’t care less anymore regardless.

[@JayBlanco11C]

No tailgate!!!!

[@lazynorse5607]

I am disappoint. There’s no offroad LC heritage there, its another soccer practice SUV.

[@wydryfly]

Completely agree. Toyota is using the Landcruiser badge and slapping it on an updated 4Runner…..with a 4 cylinder!!!

[@LouSassles]

What do you mean? This new LC is more what it should’ve been. LC for the past how many years have been 100k SUV’s. It’s more accessible to everyone like what it was originally created for. The only people who owned LC’s especially ones that were from last couple years were soccer moms lol

[@jonc7371]

How disappoint are you exactly?

[@lazynorse5607]

@@jonc7371 Muy disappoint. That's how much.

[@matches321]

So very disappoint for crawl control in all trims, so disappoint for full time 4wd, so disappoint in lower price, so disappoint in more maneuverability.... So disappoint. Disappoint everywhere.

[@sunilgavade2293]

We are looking for Right Hand drive for Indian 🇮🇳 Road

[@thehoofersclub]

Once all that tech begins to fail out of warranty, junk it.

[@MissouriAdventures]

It’s a Prado = light duty Cruiser. No thanks. Maybe a GX for my wife. 🤣

[@stevenparker6415]

NOT a LC. total meh -if not fail

[@inthefarqueue]

Toyota Prado. Too bad you blokes aren't getting the 300 series Landcruiser

[@Tahaalemi99]

That’s a Prado 😂 you guys in the US don’t get the 300 series Landcruiser

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

That drivetrain will be taxed beyond belief once all the influencer overlanders start adding all the stuff on it. Im just not convinced. Even my wifes outback has a v6. Add in the dealer markups, Ive only driven Toyota for 20 years and I refuse to pay $10-20k more which is why I havent purchased one in 5 years.

[@alvarezhulio]

Bit disappointed. Looks similar to the new Defender. I prefer the previous designs.😢

[@Atlantamovers1]

4 cylinder hybrid..... land cruiser.?. Why try this with the Land Cruiser brand?

[@tritchie6272]

They have to meet CAFE somehow. Unfortunately.

[@ThatMemoryIsAlive]

Disappointing is right word for it. Also ~ 6:55 that lady is thicc

[@frankk2351]

Extremely underwhelmed