2024 Toyota Land Cruiser - POV Review and Driving Impressions

[@georgetown8986]

Great review. The new Land Cruiser is in a class of its own. Toyota did an outstanding redesign on this model. The prior Land Cruiser was getting very obsolete and dated, This is much quicker with more torque and very quick. All the while achieving respectable fuel mileage for an extremely heavy vehicle and having a tow capacity of 6,000 lbs. This engine has been in Toyota commercial (Hino) trucks for many years and has performed very well.

[@derekschinke2512]

There is no Land Cruiser that is called a "Heritage Edition". That's a Land Cruiser in the Land Cruiser trim, and is the Heritage Blue color.

[@PaulsPlace]

Thanks for this information, looks like I’ll need to message Toyota directly about this, since those details came straight from them.

[@67wildwolf]

FYI the raised area in the back as in the cargo area is the battery

[@LaDrickSpratt.]

I see most of your videos are similar to TheTopher's videos.🧐

[@PaulsPlace]

Yep, you nailed it! I definitely took inspiration from theTopher-he's great at what he does, and the POV format really connects with viewers. But hey, it's all about bringing fresh perspectives to the table. Just because he pioneered the style doesn't mean there's not room for different takes. Besides, it's fun adding my own spin on it.

[@nubbins70]

How is this a Heritage Edition? I thought that was supposed to refer to last gen 300 series production from 2020-2021. The only Heritage thing on the new model is the grille design that's described as such, this one just looks like a LC trim Land Cruiser.

[@derekschinke2512]

I think he's getting confused by the name of the color lol

[@PaulsPlace]

Hmmm. Looks like I’ll need to message Toyota directly about this, since those details came straight from them on the materials.

[@martinbelisle4961]

Really good review! I'd like to get one to replace my old 4runner, but I have a feeling these thing are gonna creep real fast at the top of the most stolen vehicle list. Here in Canada anyway.

[@Red.SXT2022]

i use to go to school there 😭did landscaping 2019-2020 at wcscc

[@PaulsPlace]

No kidding! That’s awesome.

[@s.garabet1677]

It really is a shame that emissions regulations are twisting the arms of auto makers to go this route with the powertrains. I realize that others are still offering V6's and V8's, but seems that Toyota is jumping the gun early to work out any kinks for long term reliablity (let's not get into the Tacoma issues here).

[@firefly9838]

Yeah and those regulations aren't moving the needle at all in terms of global emissions anyways because most of the rest of the world could care less lmao

[@lawlkings]

One thing I like about the new i4 turbo engines is they have more torque and also that peak torque is available at a much lower rpm. I’m getting peak torque right off the bat when I press the gas pedal I disliked the last gen V6 in the Tacoma because it felt like the engine had bad power range where the peak torque does not become available until you get closer to the redline. It felt sluggish moving its own weight and god forbid you try to tow with that engine. The new engine will need to work its kinks, but I know they’ll be reliable

[@jdrein9511]

​@@lawlkings100% this. I just got back from a day-long road trip and my wife's V6 powered car. My car is a new Land Cruiser. Once you get used to that instant electric torque, it's hard to go back. I kept hitting the gas in her car and wondering when the damn thing was going to accelerate.

[@nubbins70]

I don't think most people would like to experience either of the GR V6s in this vehicle, lol. Torque and power were barely adequate for last gen Tacoma and 4Runner; even the vanilla T24A is a straight upgrade in every way over 1GR and 2GR. I don't think Prado platform has ever received a V8 either. V35A is obviously a different story, but with proper maintenance I'd rather have the T24A than the Frontier's VQ38 - no low rpm torque (as in any of the turbo l-4s), no dual injection (as in Ford/Toyota) and no PCV system (as in GM) to take care of the DI motor long term. T24A already has way too much mass market adoption in the crossovers for Toyota to be "jumping the gun" with reliability.

[@geezersgotgame9767]

I own one of these and both axles do not lock. Didn't you just tell us they do?

[@PaulsPlace]

I made a footnote of that in the video. The center differential and the rear axle lock.

[@josephzion7631]

did you not see the text on the screen ??? Im nearly blind and I saw that

[@Kahuna_550]

Not a real Landcrusier. Need the ones from the Middle East.

[@PaulsPlace]

Thanks for your input! Didn’t Throttle House show that this is just as capable as the old Land Cruiser though?

[@jdrein9511]

Is there some sort of law that someone must respond to any video about the Land Cruiser with "it's not a real Land Cruiser!" Current global Land Cruiser production includes the 300 series, the 250 series, the 150 series, and the 70 series. All of these are sold as Land Cruiser by Toyota, who is the authority on the subject.

[@Kahuna_550]

@@jdrein9511Middle East, Qatar specifically