2024 Toyota Land Cruiser is rated 23MPG... Here are my results after first fill up

[@_313BADR]

I remember driving a rented 2005 Sequoia from Detroit to Chicago and back. Both ways, I still had a quarter tank gas left at the end of each trip and the drive was HEAVENLY. That's the only drive I remember because of how memorable the drive was in terms of smoothness/comfort and gas mileage - maybe because it was new lol.

[@ChopperChad]

1/4 tank tells us nothing of the fuel economy

[@_313BADR]

@@ChopperChad It was a brand new rental and I was newbie driver, so idk

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, Thanks for this very germane mpg test of the basic Land Cruiser 1958 you borrowed from Germaine Toyota of Naples. 😁 I hope someday soon Toyota comes out with a 1957 Edition with a manual transmission and 2TR-FE engine.🤩🤩

[@Mango-f2w]

Thanks for the field test. The hybrid setup did not deliver the fuel efficiency as touted and showed marginal benefits compared to my '24 5th gen 4Runner V6 (which averages 20 mpg).

[@Ahmadmzazai]

I’ve been consistently getting 25 mpg in city driving. Using regular fuel (yes regular fuel) for the past 2 months. Been driving in eco mode. I drive as if there’s an egg on the gas pedal LOL

[@crushbaseball4270]

But what scares me of doing that is if there’s any engine issues and the Toyota dealer found out that you weren’t putting in premium fuel and if they don’t feel like fixing it, they can say you didn’t follow the owners manual so it’s not covered under warranty , but Toyota really needs to make the Land Cruiser take regular at least as an option and not require premium which I still don’t understand why they did that because the Tacoma has the same engine and takes regular. Also, don’t think they’re gonna make the new 4runner take premium. People are not gonna be very happy if that is the case even more than the land cruiser so they really need to change that so the four-cylinder turbo across-the-board takes regular

[@jtrayforest]

​@@crushbaseball4270on the Tacoma, the same engine runs with regular

[@crushbaseball4270]

@@jtrayforest I know I said that so I don’t know why Toyota requires premium on the same engine in the Land Cruiser

[@jeffreyfitch1006]

Imagine how much better it would be with a 2wd mode. 2wd with econ mode @55 mph would probably get you 27-28mpg.

[@christopherbowen]

@@crushbaseball4270same engine, more weight

[@tonysambar]

Goes on sale in Australia with an economical diesel as the only engine option. Down here you can't give away a 4x4 with a gas engine.😂

[@avdp9095]

We have a diesel Landcruiser in the Netherlands........costs 3 times more than in the Usa......Euro 181.000 for the base model....full spec Euro 200.000.....more than Euro 100.000 tax😢😢😢😢😢 it is 50.000 Euro more expensive than a Lexus LS 500h......more expensive than a Mercedes S class😢😢😢😢

[@guentherwilke2055]

And yet gas V8 Patrols have been selling rather well.

[@mikek5486]

​@@avdp9095 is that super pricey Land Cruiser you reference in the Netherlands the 'original' large LC 300 series? (not this new body LC Prado version)?

[@avdp9095]

@@mikek5486 the new one......tge big one is not sold in the Netherlands. Grey import, from Germany, yes, will cost you Euro 240.000....

[@providentpathfinders219]

i’m at 22.4 with a combo highway surface mix. Eco mode. at 2600 miles. my mileage is still increasing but slowly.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, I have to say I 😥😢😭😰😨 the whole time while watching a mpg test take place at 80 mph in the passing lane. 🤣😂

[@seikocitizenwatches]

LC probably gets 27 mph if sticks to speed limits 😆

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@seikocitizenwatches Agreed.

[@Sub_93]

He’s driving with the flow of traffic. What is wrong with that?

[@rickper]

@@Sub_93a good real world test, but epa gets their mileage at like way slower which makes the sticker not realistic I don’t think, I think if he drove 60mph on straight road he’d get the epa of 25 east

[@henkrpe3249]

​@@Sub_93 why is he in the passing lane if he's going with the flow of traffic?

[@oman968]

I really like this contet, ❤❤

[@pan4632]

i hope the 4runner is a bit more efficient because of the better aerodynamics. The LC is a total box

[@foodparadise5792]

This thing is designed to crawl rocks and muddy hills...if you want aerodynamic, better to look at the pruis or Supra.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@foodparadise5792My 2025 Camry hybrid gets 48 mpg. If you want good mileage get a sedan. Big SUVs and trucks aren’t made for efficiency.

[@william6765]

Good mpg for a big car but requiring premium is not what I want

[@seikocitizenwatches]

This 58 definitely the kind of Land Cruiser I want to buy against anything else its class and price range.

[@emmalab02]

Why do some of you who review vehicles on YT talk about highway fuel economy when you don’t take the time to drive consistently for that portion by setting cruise at +5MPH and going 50-100 miles like the guys at DailyMotor? I get it that Florida traffic drives 80-85MPH, but 75MPH on the highway has less of an impact on MPG across vehicle types/shapes than does 80 or 85MPH.

[@irvinewayne4086]

Fairly good MPG for 80 MPH

[@zachlafond2652]

We had a lexus es350 with the 3.5v6 that would get low 30s mpg @ 80mph. That thing was a boat, but very quiet and smooth. Around town it was low 20s. Stop and go driving kills mpg.

[@linglingbraps]

Same experience here. We were amazed to see mid 30s mpg if we slowed to 70 on our road trips. Pretty impressive given it’s a 3.5L V6 with no gimmicks like cylinder deactivation.

[@drnick40]

My F150 Powerboost with the 3.5 v6 turbo hybrid is giving me 23mpg average every day. A lot bigger and tons of more utility than this.

[@cpftank09]

My FIL has a PB and gets similar fuel economy. It’s a great truck! I wished Toyota would have tried to compete more closely to the PB in its current truck and body on frame hybrid SUV’s. I mean the onboard power of the PB is awesome and it uses the hybrid system way more efficiently than Toyota does.

[@Kjhgr01]

I average 19.3mpg at the pump over 36400 miles with my 2023 4Runner LTD AWD around Tampa, I bet I could get close to the 25mpg EPA rating with a LC250 hybrid.

[@Kevin-qz4eq]

How much ride quality has been lost to the consumer since car manufacturers decided cars should have expensive baller wheels?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Good question.

[@ChuckMahon]

Considering how heavy this vehicle is - 22 is not surprising. Remember that this vehicle is *not* designed to be a family-hauler SUV, but a true utility vehicle. Toyota engineers likely went with the old V8 as a baseline and looked to improve from there in its performance, economy and utility - which as you demonstrate, this vehicle succeeds in all aspects. You will spend $2-3K in gasoline per year with this beast - but think of all the cool lifestyle things you can do with it!

[@stevenfeffer2391]

I noticed your PSI is around 38. What does the gauge say when cold? Thanks

[@linhunnicutt6556]

I have to totally agree with your wife about the required fuel. There are other manufacturers that use turbo charge engines that don't require premium even though it's preferred.

[@avdp9095]

Premium fuel is superb, I always choose premium fuels, way jetter for the engine and more efficient....

[@ytj22]

I believe the owners manual for this car says it is recommended

[@regmatt]

Hey kirk , Which is better the 1958 or GX550 base ? since both are in the same platform apart from the engines ?

[@KirkKreifels]

If you can get 1958 at MSRP then that. But if you want more luxury and a smoother powertrain get the Lexus

[@GaryGraf]

If you can get the 1958 for $40,000 is less, I'd get that. If not, GX all day

[@foodparadise5792]

@@GaryGraf Only dreaming...a RAV4 nowadays cost 40k, these cars are way overpriced.....

[@tmwei396]

Premium fuel required? If the same power train in the Taco can use regular why did Toyota tune the LC to require premium? It's as if they're telling me NOT to get the LC.

[@verlaryder]

Premium makes it possible to tune the engine for better throttle response and overall pleasing drivability. Financially well off owners appreciate that.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota/Lexus has been sending contradictory signals for years about Premium vs Regular gas. Other than the GR Corolla, this is the first time I can remember a 'Toyota' calling for Premium.

[@tedlulis973]

Let's face it best to stay away from the 💩 show that is now Toyota🤮

[@ConsistentlyAwkward]

Do you think a scaled down version of this with no lockers and the 2.5 4 cylinder could be the Mini Land Cruiser?

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥🔥

[@castandblast1852]

Why is he driving not wearing pants?

[@geraldf.1222]

FYI: Our 4Runners EASILY get 20 mpg on REGULAR gas 2016 & 2022 4.0L V-6... ( I've gotten 21-21.5 mpg on highway-only trips, 300-400 mile drives...)

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

They should use the hybrid 4 cylinder that they use in RAV4 for this

[@NomenClature-o8s]

So 252 ft lbs of torque from the RAV4 hybrid would be better than 465 ft lbs of torque from the Land Cruiser engine? Explain that.

[@americandude3825]

I want the sienna engine in the sequoia. Looks is great. Mpg sucks. Haha. I also want a unibody Toyota with the sienna/rav4 hybrid engine.

[@chibbyylol]

@@americandude3825 you would get worse mpg with the sienna engine in the sequoia since the sequoia weighs a lot more, it'd be very sluggish lol

[@normanli7085]

​@@americandude3825 aka GH

[@americandude3825]

@@normanli7085 yup

[@omnimoeish]

Hmm, comparing GX550 to this, at 17mpg vs 22mpg, so 5mpg fuel savings, assuming gas is $5/gallon (I live in California), assuming 10,000 miles per year, that's going to save about $670/year in fuel savings or about $55/month. If you drive 5,000 miles/year you can cut that in half. The GX would be faster and tow more of course.

[@KirkKreifels]

My reasoning: If you have $60k to drop on a new ride... You can afford the gas. But no one likes going to the gas station and the hybrid you'll have to take less stops.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KirkKreifels 👍

[@rickper]

@@KirkKreifelsthe one thing no one is looking at is the price difference vs the gx, to get all the 4wd stuff you need to get the overtrail, but the premium middle landcruiser has a lot more option vs overtrail plus,to get all this work on lie some more you need the overtrail plus but then you like 12-15k more, so if money no object get the overtrail plus.

[@Dliu1116]

@@KirkKreifelsnot entirely true but I get it. You also gotta factor in the price difference, insurance cost, and maintenance.

[@user-em5tt6mu2z]

Get tf out of the left lane bud

[@mononeo]

More cars require premium than regular unleaded in the United States as of 2024.

[@mikej238]

absolute 🐴 💩

[@1mymikey]

Anyone who can afford these do not give a damn about fuel economy. Just saying.

[@providentpathfinders219]

haha ok. or maybe we just want better economy for the vehicle it is. A heavy BOF proper SUV.

[@henkrpe3249]

But they care about range...

[@PFinkoloTL87]

AC is set to "LO". That's the problem.

[@clmk28]

I am torn between the new LC and Bronco, I like that the LC has a hybrid engine even though it seems underpowered. But the Bronco is higher off the ground and comes in a V6.

[@b.b6173]

Bronco only comes in a 4 cylinder except for the Raptor is a V6 for only 95000.

[@sokratzmmf]

@@b.b6173bronco gets a v6 in most trims

[@DG-uu9bz]

@@b.b6173 Except for the broncos that come with the 2.7l twin turbo 6, which is most of them. SMH

[@marcinhernik1270]

So does the gx require premium only over the landcruiser? If not, that's one heck of a better deal id say not having to pay that gas premium. Toyota must know something in order to release a car that only requires premium in the US despite all the drama about oil prices here. Unless this turns into the FJ where at the beginning it was released with a premium requirement later changed to any gas will do.

[@singular9]

Your wife may hate the idea of required premium but unless you wanna blow up your turbo car, use premium.

[@GeoffsYouTube]

Driving 80mph on the highway definitely isn't a best case scenario for fuel economy and don't vehicles get their best fuel economy after a bit of break in? That said, my 2024 Highlander (4L Turbo, not the hybrid) seems to be consistently getting a bit below the rated fuel economy.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Cool

[@geraldf.1222]

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 "TO HELL WITH KAMALA HARRIS!"

[@KreeH2023]

Maybe it will improve as the engine, drive train break in. They might also assume a slower highway speed of say 65 mph. Vehicles with poor air resistance are really going to be impacted my wind speed. That is one area where cars like the Prius with low drag coefficient shine ... they can drive at excessive speed and still get decent mpg.

[@michaelmelnick1652]

I drove the middle trim 2024 Land Cruiser (rented from Turo) from LA to San Diego, got ~16mpg (vs ~19mpg with the GX460 on a previous trip). Maybe it was the stop and go traffic this trip. Ride quality NOT better than the GX460, MORE noisy, and LESS front legroom. Granted the torque is gratifying.

[@seogabonotjah6555]

Waiting for motegi video

[@red.riot.2280]

They should have did v6 non turbo and hybrid…

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

There is no need for a v6 . This hybrid turbo I4 has excellent power performance torque and even good mpg for this type of vehicle. This has more torque than a ford super duty 6.8l V8 which has 445lb-ft.

[@red.riot.2280]

@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI I was thinking more along the lines of reliability

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

​​@@red.riot.2280 new turbo I4 and hybrid turbo I4 has been very reliable plus no issues whatsoever. So no need for a v6 whatsoever. This is 2024 and not 1980.

[@red.riot.2280]

@@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI we will see. I’ve seen some issues with the taco. Teething pains. But my 3.5 has been a “underpowered” gem. lol. Cheers

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

​​@@red.riot.2280 only so called issue is a transmission story which affected something like 10 or 20 vehicles. Even the last gen Tacoma had multiple transmission cases at the beginning on both V6/na I4 models. word gem and underpowered don't belong together lol cheers

[@mehmedii7594]

Requires premium gas on a land cruiser??!?! Bwahahahahahhaaha that's gonna be a nope from me.

[@avdp9095]

Premium gas is far better for your engine and the car runs more efficient.....

[@Anomize23]

@@avdp9095 now you pay more or just as much as the gas models that arnt hybrid. The gas tank is small too so it is rather pointless. Only a paying for a premium vehicle thats smaller. Couldn’t believe how some can’t understand they are not getting any efficiency from this. 😂

[@avdp9095]

@@Anomize23 premium fuels, in Europe, have far less ethanol ..... . Premium fuel is more expensive but better for the engine, and premium fuel gives better gasresponse and better mileage. We have a Lexus ES, European spec, and Suzuki Ignis. For both cars we use premium fuel.....our dealer very much promoten this as well....

[@verlaryder]

Then you're too poor to even consider purchasing a $60,000 vehicle. Wait for the base model non-hybrid 2025 4Runner to come out this winter. It won't require premium and should be priced around $45,000.

[@JimBob-qh8gl]

Tire pressure should be 42PSI . As a side note my 2010 Prado still gets 23MPG on cheap diesel and has a 40 Gallon tank.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Do you the spare tire mounted on the tailgate?

[@JimBob-qh8gl]

@@rightlanehog3151 yes - I also have an 8 Gallon water tank behind the second fuel tank.

[@tpharo34]

You’re wrong on your numbers as in what anyone else may have; I have the same vehicle and I get 25-28 mpg in normal drive mode.

[@chandleredwards]

Turbo4 under load gives you worse mileage than a v6. New Toyota turbos and transmissions have been recalled and quality is a factor. I had hoped the new FJ would be an EV to compete with Rivian and Tesla. The BYD Shark is a knocking at NAFTAs door as well.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

New turbo I4 hybrid and turbo I4 has excellent power performance torque and excellent mpg for this type of vehicle. So stop talking misinformation. New turbo I4/hybrid turbo I4 has been extremely reliable plus zero issues. So called transmission cases only affected 10 or 20 vehicles so its not a issue. Even the last gen Tacoma with V6/na I4 had multiple transmission cases for a while. Your whole comment is wrong and misleading

[@providentpathfinders219]

ooohf a BYD fan. gotta be a bot or propagandist from china

[@car-diologist]

I'd rather have the V6 and get 15 mpg's.

[@ThirdBrainLives]

Okay Boomer

[@car-diologist]

@@ThirdBrainLives lol, OK Gen Z with a broken 4 cylinder turbo pile of crap

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

​​@@car-diologist lol. Ok Boomer the new turbo I4 hybrid makes 326hp 465lb-ft while Achieving 23 MPG thats excellent numbers and it has more torque than a ford super duty 6.8l V8 which has 445lb-ft. attacking a engine which has been very reliable and without any serious issues whatsoever. Attacking a whole generation of people all because you hate change. Its sounds very familiar you pile of shit

[@car-diologist]

@Mylifeislegendary982-vd3vI well you idiot. Wait till you see how heatsoak caused from turbos destroys materials and parts under the hood and on the engine. And the 326 hp is the hybrid model you genius. You'll be broke down on the side of the road well before my boomer V6. I'll raise my middle finger at your Gen z loser self. I'm not saying your number 1 either. Now cut of your little boybun, stop airbrushing your facial hair. And by the way, there's only 2 genders ya twink.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

​​​@@car-diologist Mr homophobic and pathetic cockwomble. I literally said turbo I4 hybrid you fool then I said its 326hp . Its you who cant read English lol. None of the issues. you talking about is not a problem anymore because these are new generation turbo engines. world of engines has changed . Sadly your homophobic and ignorant Brain has not changed with the times. Now you take sertraline and fluoxetin because you are a pathetic homophobic fool with a big mouth.

[@car-diologist]

No offense, but now it's used since you get to have it for free for a week

[@cpftank09]

That’s pretty good MPG for what it is. But I just can’t get past the price on them. I don’t think it’s worthy of a $60+ price tag. But then again, I don’t think the Tacoma is worth what they’re asking either so I must just be getting old and out of touch with reality.

[@Mylifeislegendary982vd3-vI]

New Tacoma is absolutely worth its asking price and same goes for the Land cruiser has well. Get with the times and current reality.

[@janpur1417]

LANDCRUISER PRADO.. 4CYLINDER IFORCE HYBRID: NOW COMPARE IT TO 2025 NISSAN ARMADA.. 1.5 TIMES HEAVY..AWD/4WD MORE ROOM... 21 MPG WITH V6 TWIN TURBO.. NO HYBRID CRAP.

[@e.f.3735]

The LC250 simply must have a 2.8 diesel, the other engines still need a lot of work

[@rightlanehog3151]

The 2TR-FE engine is the most proven engine installed in a LC 250 today.