2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review : I've Learned Alot Living With It For A Week

[@OceansideCreations]

I own the 1958 version and absolutely love it. Best car ive ever owned

[@jrd5403]

Best in what sense?

[@brucey5585]

​@jrd5403 Best compared to my 2015 honda fit. Paid 17500 new.

[@OceansideCreations]

Before this ive had 10 cars the most similar being the 5th gen 4runner

[@bonle2755]

4 cylinders SUV ? Yes better than Honda civic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@toddgersh]

What else did you consider?

[@NOTSoGoodHikers]

One of the best on road review of the Land Cruiser. Great video!

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Appreciate that 🙏

[@wjgreer]

Nice job! Running boards - try stepping up using your outboard foot. It’s counterintuitive at first but works better; you can swing your inside foot in and plant yourself where you want to land. These don’t come with all-terrain tires curiously. That may be one reason it was so much quieter than you expected. But to your other point, few people who buy these will benefit from all-terrain tires so give them what they need. I’d want to put a set of Falken Wildpeaks on one.

[@DonnaPortillo-i8y]

Love my 2024 Land Cruiser with premium package and 20" wheels in dusty trail! My husband just bought it for me for my bday and we picked it up 2 days ago! He loves it too, but he already has a new Tundra :)

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Congrats!

[@psyberiusblack]

I initially wanted one of these. But after the $5k markup going on in my area, I t on the list for a GX550 Overtrail for the same money, Much better deal IMHO.

[@AF_Gulfstream]

I will stick to the 25’ 4R. Land Cruiser with the same engine and hybrid system requires premium fuel. The Taco and 4R do not.

[@groverw7507]

$71,000. Im getting too old for sticker shock.

[@davidchenette1091]

Same engine and transmission as my 2024 tacoma I'm glad they went with 4 cylinder turbo engine and the transmission is so smooth I'm thinking about getting the 1958 to and keep my 2024 tacoma TRD off-road

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

I agree, transmission is very smooth now!

[@jaxripper251]

You obviously didn't do your homework om the motor did you? Good luck with a lemon

[@davidchenette1091]

@@jaxripper251 Lemon juice

[@effinut00bsux]

Same front diff that blows up with mild off-roading?

[@jaxripper251]

@@effinut00bsux exactly

[@Baasicstuff]

I picked up the GH 2024 has acoustic glass, 8 inches of ground clearance also, an off road system that Ive never heard of anyone breaking and drives like a dream. Ive had a Jeep Rubicon, never used the 4wd as designed, I dont rock crawl or live in a swamp. Before this I had a Honda Pilot 2014 FWD was great, got me where I needed every time. If I was rich I would get this for the weekend and camping, I would not modify it at all, this is an American thing to waste money, gas and drivability .... fascinating to me.

[@MrJared90]

I drive a BMW X5. But this 100% will be my next purchase.

[@AnythingReviewedHub]

Awesome video, going forward can you change the driving camera angle(thats what most reviewers do and its not great) we want to feel like we are with you in the car.

[@bricks-mortar]

3:38 Can't "hide" brake dust with gray wheels. Use ceramic brake pads for LEAST amount of dust messing up wheels. No peek at engine.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@bricks-mortar I can assure you grey wheels hides brake dust 🤣 I've owned cars with alloy, black, gun metal grey. The grey hides brake dust the best. Yes ceramic helps. My NSX has carbon ceramic rotors and pads, less brake dust.

[@bricks-mortar]

@@TheCarReviewGuys OK.

[@markcoomer1345]

I would def want one of these but in South Africa we only get the model with the 2.8 GD6 diesel motor and not the 2.4 turbo mild hybrid that has loads more power.Dont know why Toyota does not bring the 2.4 to our shores.You guys that can get it all i can say is you are so lucky.Enjoy !!!

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Yeah idk why OEMs do that. Every country has different variations. Maybe each government has different mandates? Idk haha it's odd

[@markcoomer1345]

O well. I have the Legend double cab with the 2.8GD6 so guess I will just keep enjoying what I have 😂😂👌🏼

[@dawwent7181]

I’m in the states and would prefer the diesel

[@thereluctanthireling]

Great review....no clue why Toyota even offers the 20" wheel option on the LC250, definitely missing the target there.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@@thereluctanthireling appreciate that 👊

[@jimmythefish]

In Canada the premium package comes with the 20” wheels so there’s actually a disincentive to get it. I guess they figure the people who get the premium stuff won’t ever go off-road, which is probably the case for most of them. I’d be in the market for 17” wheels and tires right away.

[@compreal]

I've watched a dozen Landcruiser review videos. This is by far my favorite one. So thank you! Can I request that you make a follow up reviewing all the of the different 4 wheel drive modes, driving modes, differential lock modes? Is that possible? Thanks

[@Molishious]

I love the look of this new Land Cruiser but its too much car for me with more capability than I need. I’m hoping the next RAV4 will look like a scaled down version of this. I’m a big fan of boxy vehicles.

[@TheCree2010]

Ugh I love it so much! It’s just for 70k I just can’t justify that 😞 would have to stick to a more entry level 4Runner or Honda Passport, and then could buy a new Honda civic and combine those to be the same price as the Land Cruiser. If this was low to mid 50s it would be so perfect, but alas one can only wish

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Maybe wait for certified pre owned potentially? 🤔

[@jimmythefish]

I'm looking at different SUVs right now and if you're not going to be serious off-roading, something like the Honda Pilot Trailsport is unquestionably better equipped for day to day ownership.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

I thought the 1958 model (base) was something like $55k ??

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@@jamesvelvet3612 I go over pricing in the 1st 5 mins of this video 😀

[@matrixist]

Why no rolldowm rear window? 4runner has it,but not this?

[@Anomize23]

Was disappointed myself looking in person. But no worries, it’s a very light pop up window. They really are reaching high in prices to justify the low quality of this vehicle. No thanks 😂

[@artstech]

I wish there was an option to have the V6 non-hybrid

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

Only if they offer this new transmission lol transmission is nice!

[@ZackThomas]

That's what the GX550 is ... if that's what you're lookin for.

[@artstech]

@@ZackThomas I don't like the fact mostly everything in the 550 is controlled via the infotainment. I want buttons. Also I think the Land Cruiser front end is better looking.

[@ZackThomas]

@@artstech I definitely agree with you about the infotainment vs buttons.

[@BilalAhmed-pz1ks]

Will the OEM performance cat back exhaust be good addition?

[@blueplanet1048]

Here we get the turbo without the hybrid I’m not sure if it’s better or worse. What do you think of plus and minuses? Edit: also we get a 110 Liter tank (29 gallons)

[@laughingkuma]

Have you encountered any tire squealing on cornering some other reviews have had?

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

I didn't - I drove very normal - didn't take any turns fast, so I'm not sure how others got squeal?

[@limallu]

How about the fact that you can only carry 60 kg in the trunk otherwise the board protecting the hybrid battery may break , how come no one else mentions it besides the “car care nut review “ ?

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

That doesn't pertain to the entire trunk. It's over 1 tiny small space. If you Google it and check the forum, you'll see more info on it.

[@georgetown8986]

Because no one except you is planning on carrying more than 3 dead bodies back there.

[@limallu]

@@TheCarReviewGuys if that’s the case , i am happy about it . Thank you.

[@limallu]

@@georgetown8986 thank you for your very mature reply.

[@jjk109]

Good to know!

[@StockSpotlightPodcast]

Great review

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@6toolbaseball Thanks I appreciate that 🙏

[@Cameleonxsecurx]

At 1:42 something is wrong with the left rear wheel.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@Cameleonxsecurx nope haha wheels are fine

[@Cameleonxsecurx]

Seriouly look the rear rubber at 1:44. Something is weird.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

@@Cameleonxsecurx If you are talking about the wobble, I think that is an optical illusion due to the tire having either a darker area (from Armor All ??) than the rest of the tire or driving through the shade. Focus on the rim and not the tire and you notice it runs true.

[@mf6532]

The Hybrid Battery concerns me.

[@jamesnicol3831]

Tires are street biased so noise comment is moot

[@michaelvella8511]

it's way too much money !!!!!!!

[@moneypressoverdrive2020]

what is that clicking noise in yuour whole video? hope that's not the car!

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@moneypressoverdrive2020 by whole video, you mean during the drive? It's a Rode Mic... Its the mic not vehicle... its a common thing unfortunately. Pay for a fairly expensive mic and it doesn't always produce high quality. It's only happened a few times to me, but it's very frustrating. Haha

[@moneypressoverdrive2020]

@ cool I didn’t get any of those sounds in my test drive ! I ordered a 2025 model 1958 in meteor shower color

[@盧威冀]

請問這車顏色的色號是多少呢？

[@victorl225]

Review starts at 1:55

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@victorl225 talking portion yes. Cinematic is prior to that. Majority of people enjoy seeing drone footage of their potential vehicle. Appreciate you watching

[@jubess]

panoramic in eu wish we got so lucky

[@richdicastrojr.7432]

Excellent video.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@@richdicastrojr.7432 appreciate that 🙏

[@busseyboy9490]

How’s the gas Milage here it’s not saying what it’s stated.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

I spoke about the mpg stats in the first 5 mins of the video. But I took it on a 140 mile highway trip and averaged like 24.5 and it was 106 degrees outside

[@andyr9520]

Thats what’s I’m saying, it’s averaging 14 mpg ! That’s nuts ! The hybrid battery is just to charge more money ??

[@PNWroueleur]

Powertrain numbers are a moot point if this new platform isn’t reliable. We wont’t know that for 5+ years.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

New vehicles are under warranty for a reason tho. Any issues are taken care of. Main point of owning a new vehicle honestly. Thanks for watching 👊

[@jeffsteyn7174]

This is not some American car. Its a Toyota. We know what it will be in 5 years. If you confused, it will be running with no issues

[@aarsenalfan]

130lb in trunk won't do it for me. Not to forget price.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@@aarsenalfan check the forums on that - that's specific over top 1 small area in the trunk. The entire trunk holds much higher capacity

[@hoshgel]

Bro, can we see the road in front of you while you drive

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

I've done multiple camera angles before. Takes me 3x longer to make the video and it gives me no more views then just 1 camera angle + drone. My size of channel, I work a main job and this is on the side and as is, I spend 10 hours a week on car reviews. I add about 3 hours to that adding other camera angles. If my channel gets big enough that I make enough to justify it, absolutely. Out of my over 4 million views, and thousands of comments, your the 2nd person to ever ask for another camera angle. So appreciate the feedback, just doesn't make sense for me right now

[@secpac58chichi]

I picked up a 1958 version from dealership (know the owner) got it for MSRP - It has 900 miles - willing to sell it for $85K - let me know if you want it

[@krishsoundar3857]

😂

[@paulplacek5642]

Um, 70K for a tarted up 4 Runner, come on.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

All I can say is drive a 4runner then drive this... I've had both. Personally I'd take this over a 4runner everyday of the week. Twice on Sunday.

[@blackwatch7151]

@@TheCarReviewGuys but $30,000 more? With a set of KO2's on both my money is on the 4Runner to be the better off road vehicle. And the LC Prado can't be more reliable.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@blackwatch7151 $30k isn't the price difference if comparing similar trim levels. Also as stated in my review, I focus on, on road driving. The Land Cruiser is a way better daily IMO. It's not even close. And the land cruiser is certainly capable enough off road for 90% of people.

[@blackwatch7151]

@@TheCarReviewGuys I'm sure it's a great daily driver but the 4R is more Land Cruiser than this.

[@RCFTE]

Typical response from a dead broke bitter piss pot who can not afford a Landcruiser.

[@brendanreary9142]

LOL. Not one single test has seen 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. More like 8.0 seconds.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@brendanreary9142 I believe 6.5 0-60 100% - driving a new car every week, it's easy to tell a 6 second vs 8 second. I got 7 seconds without any brake torque.

[@WendyArroyo-q7r]

Land cruiser. Wendy

[@fmxman1564]

Drove the 1958 last night for test drive, great truck bad engine.. hate the Prius sound and lack of effortless movement unless you’re really getting into the throttle.. that was fun but that’s not my driving style.. but 23 mpg has to come with some trade off I guess

[@ranjithpowell6791]

Why am I gonna buy a car made in 1958!?

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@ranjithpowell6791 ummm, many vehicles on the road today have the same name as way back in the day. Obviously designed much differently then back then but carry the same name. (Mustang, Camaro, corvette as examples) so I'm not sure I get your statement?

[@chicago9458]

Talk about paying attention to stop 🛑 sign the yeah I’ll make a left turn without signing!

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

What are you talking about? 🤣😂

[@mattdesmondwashere]

Please add chapters so we can skip over the dumb EDM music and get to the actual data of "What you actually learned." Also, it's "A lot."

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@mattdesmondwashere 100 characters in a title... spaces count. So it's the only way it fit...

[@mattdesmondwashere]

@@TheCarReviewGuys All good. Just frustrated that there are no real world extended reviews on this vehicle that give anything other than specs you can read on the website. I need actual driving quirks and features before giving up $60k for this thing.

[@mcjogom]

👍👍💖👍👍

[@Ricky2clean]

A 2023 gx460 is much cheaper and better…

[@Doroga89]

Yeah, but it’s ugly af

[@triathoner50]

For goodness sake, learn some grammar please. “A lot” is NOT one word. Certainly doesn’t make me want to watch your vid.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@triathoner50 titles must have 100 characters or less. Spaces count. Had to do it. Honestly if a simple title like that bothers you, your not my ideal audience. I like to pull everyone around me up and be positive. I don't push others down. Life's too short. Have a good one 👍

[@CoolioDaMan]

Just think… for $60k you get a base 1958 with manual seats, sub par tech, rental car seat material, hard plastic interior, an anemic power train regardless of what the numbers say , a 1970s floaty Cadillac ride quality, a hood prop, a battery placement that looks 100x worse in person and a overall build quality akin to a 1980 Hyundai.,. Toyota should be absolutely ashamed for offering a $45k vehicle with a $15k Land Cruiser emblem…. Don’t believe me?… go for a test ride in this PoS and report back…

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

@CoolioDaMan never had a 1958. Can't speak on it. Go up to this trim level and it's money! I'd select this over many vehicles out there in the same class/category. Trim level can play a huge difference on some vehicles.

[@043Tarzan]

Just test drove a 58 and I disagree. The LC trim is the option for me but I did enjoy driving the 58. However, the LC trim should get more beefier off road upgrades from the factory imo.

[@CoolioDaMan]

@@043Tarzan I 100% disagree…99% of LC, TRD, Pro4X etc purchasers are posers , their vehicles will spend all their lives cruising the mall not the Amazon jungle…The OEMs are selling a lifestyle and the mindless sheep are their intended consumer base….Karen and Kenny, who make up the VAST majority of purchasers , actually lessees, don’t GAF about disconnecting sway bars, crawl control, hill descent or what ever never used features…and the OEMs don’t GAF about those of us , the less than 1% that actually know what approach/departure angles are, why?, because their is no money in an educated consumer.. But I will thank Momma Toyota for increasing the value of my FJ and prior generations of Tundra/Tacomas as a result of the latest garbage they have been dumping on the US consumer….the new Land Cruiser is the equivalent of the new Nissan Z car….a total rip for the money and a piss poor value… But there is hope on the horizon, Scout Motors (VW) just unveiled their interpretation on a Scout from the 1970s… a preproduction model for sure, but as long as the virtue signaling EV false prophets don’t sodomize the Scout and they offer a gas version , it should be what we have been waiting for. Allegedly with a base of $60k….and more importantly, Scout Motors will take note of the sales flop Land Cruiser and not make the same ignorant mistake…

[@georgetown8986]

That color is too immature looking for a Landcruiser.

[@TheCarReviewGuys]

I think all colors are subject to opinion and many options to choose from to make majority of people happy

[@TROYBALLER]

Colours are terrible. Peacock 🦚 black on the last model was the best colour

[@jaxripper251]

DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE. THE MOTOR BROKE AFTER 6K MILES. ALL NEW TOYOTAS ARE GARABAGE NOW

[@petristorres8647]

It has same engine as the last generation which is one of the best engines ever made. You got unlucky.

[@Kapteinkoelle]

😂 you are ....

[@petristorres8647]

@@Kapteinkoelle Righto buddy 🧐

[@skyviking-vl5nq]

Got 80k on same set up in a different toyota no problem