2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review | Off-Road Capable & Daily Drivable?

[@RamCruiserOverland]

We just got ours this weekend. Land Cruiser trim with premium package. Black with java interior. This is the wifey's car so she chose the spec and color combo. Lots of dealers in Texas are charging markup, but if you look around you can find them for MSRP. Ours was 71k. We drove 200 miles to get "the one" so I got an immediate road trip experience with it. The powertrain is smooth and torquey. I wasn't sure I would like it, but I think it's actually a high point of the vehicle. Ride quality is nice. I felt the handling was better than expected. Haven't noticed any wind noise. Maybe that's the First Edition roof rack? Interior quality is way better than the American and Mexican built Toyotas. I've driven quite a few new Tundras and Sequoias and did not like them. The shifter, glove box, console lid, and doors feel solid and don't have play in them like the aforementioned vehicles. I also like all the real buttons, and no piano black trim. The ADAS functions work well, but are sometimes a bit intrusive. I'll need to adjust those settings. Now for my criticisms. Our's has the cool box which is neat, but console space isn't great. There's no overhead sunglass holder either. I wish the sun visors telescoped back rather than having a little chintzy pull-out panel that wobbles and doesn't block much.The instrument cluster menus and infotainment aren't very intuitive. We mostly use Carplay anyways so it's not a huge deal, but a tune knob would help. It would also be nice if there was a quick button to switch from the Toyota software to Carplay and back. For comparison reference my vehicle is a 22 Ram Rebel. Overall I really like it. I'm looking forward to getting it offroad, and her learning what all the fun buttons do.

[@MicahMuzio]

I appreciate you sharing your experience, Kyle! It's great hearing from actual owners.

[@jdrein9511]

Thanks for writing this. Have a deposit on one but am getting cold feet.

[@edhcb9359]

“The deal is” that Toyota is lowering their quality these days while jacking up prices. Don’t feel bad for breaking the seat Evie…it’s built cheaply.

[@ThirdBrainLives]

It’s built in Japan in the best factory in the world. Definitely a freak accident here.

[@edhcb9359]

@@ThirdBrainLives Uh huh 🤣

[@tts8297]

@@ThirdBrainLives you're delusional

[@nick-3388]

Very well said. They’re going backwards with their quality

[@s.garabet1677]

Interior is still better than the competition overall. The real nail biter is that i4 used in so many heavy cars. Don't care if it's a hybrid, it still can't beat their prevoius V6 or V8.

[@citibear57]

Kids grow up so quickly. It's great to see that Kiddo is able to sit without her booster seat now and is already practicing rear-seat driving. I look forward to the day when, after Evie states her opinion of a vehicle she announces, "What does Kiddo think?" and (hand clap!) there is Kiddo driving! 😄

[@denault3985]

Rich familly friendly, looks good for a Toyota inside and out...they finally made the instrument panel modern.

[@supraphonic88]

As somebody that recently picked up the 1958 trim in United Nations white and put a set of KO3s on it... it is, in fact, very capable off-road.

[@RevViewHQ]

I just did the same!! About to take it out and rally push it offroad

[@owenmcdonald5922]

I prefer the round headlights. I like that colour too.

[@JamesTheCarGuy]

When you guys start getting big don’t forget about me as a fan lol myself wife and kids love watching you guys

[@ibraheemnabeel]

Micah is a great guy! I remember meeting him back in 2015 and he invited me to a coffee shop in Long Beach, CA when his daughter was just born! Feels like yesterday. Glad to see you continuing the great work my friend! and hope to get to see you again one day in the near future!

[@Drmutantsjc]

Coming up on almost a month on our mid-trim LC with premium package. The dealer experience was clean, no mark up or gouging. They exactly got the combination we requested, the heritage blue with the brown interior. Besides the expected gas mileage shock (traded in a 35mpg RX hybrid), it has every feature from the Lexus (matches the GX besides the engine and 3rd row). I did consider the GX, but even lower gas mileage, lack of real buttons, tiny 3rd row with no space behind, and 12 month waiting period pushed me over to the LC. Our kids really like the LC, and the 2-tone color stands out in a parking lot very easily (which can be avoided choosing a single tone like black, beige or grey exterior). In mostly city driving so far about 1000 miles, the size is very helpful for daily driving and parking. We are looking forward to some road and trail camping trips this fall. The interior quality is typical Toyota and functional, should not be be an issue for 5-6 years of our typical ownership. Our 3yr old is still in her car seat, but we had no issues installing our typical car seat or getting her in/out. So far, nice experience of owning our first truck-based SUV...but time will tell.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for sharing your experience so far. I'm glad you and your kids are enjoying your Land Cruiser. Cheers!

[@sujashc8157]

​@@MicahMuziolove your family reviews. If you need an extra family to test and report, we would be glad to support your projects!!

[@adamkern3689]

My family really likes you guys. Really appreciate the family centric content, and even the helicopter stuff. Well done you two!

[@FreedomAtRisk]

Downside of the suspension is the body roll, the upside is that makes it very comfortable off road.

[@chrisa.8175]

Kido is growing fast!! And she sounds more like mom. Great 👍

[@ClayZambo]

No booster seat is one thing, but the day when Kiddo gets behind the wheel I’m gonna feel *real* old!

[@brandonangelodiaz8854]

Love that you bring the whole family with you in your car reviews! it's always fun and memorable being with the ones you love, especially when going on a road trip. also, love that new land cruiser and the color! here in the Philippines, we only get one trim, a 2.4L gas engine, with a different grille style and with 7 seats. I like the ones sold there in the US, and you get a lot of trims of it especially the '58 edition. More car reviews and God Bless, always!

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for sharing such a kind comment! I'm grateful to make these videos with ones I love. Sending a big hi5 to the Philippines. 🖐

[@sentiencepsn2714]

Weirdly, it has a nicer interior than a GX550. So many little details and accents, while the GX is now just a bunch of soft, unadorned black plastics.

[@edward2426]

Hey, just want to say I enjoy your video a lot with all the passion and energy of yours. Will you be doing a video for the Lexus GX 550? I sure want to hear your opinion about it!

[@_Letsbefrank_]

Excuse me no booster seat?!? This is all happening too fast!

[@Azrael8]

I dig it, but it's way too expensive for a toyota

[@DrummerBoi1993]

Oh my goodness!!! Kiddo Muzio is growing too fast! Slow down! I knew that day was coming.... but goodness gracious! I didn't know it was THAT soon! Excellent review as always Muzio Family!

[@RevViewHQ]

What a nice video taking the family out, great parenting!

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for that! We're trying to give our daughter some of the "free-range" childhood I enjoyed.

[@paulelledge8977]

I liked the round headlights until i saw a blue one with the swuare headlights in person. I think the square lights look better in person.

[@alexhsu.explores]

Another great review! Can't wait for your GX550 review and comparison!

[@thecleaningteacher638]

The rando factoids on the Michelin man, AI generated tunes, and Evie the Leviathan of strength and editing make your family friendly reviews the best on KZbin. Glad you were able to get your hands on this one. ✅ 💪🏼

[@paultruesdale7680]

Long term test car time. Never heard of the quality issues they are having at the moment. I owned a 2000 Nissan frontier, almost 300000 miles and never had the plastic issues these new Toyotas are experiencing. Looks fantastic, with plenty of off-road tools. Pity about the ground clearance, very pitch sensitive for a measly 8 inches of clearance. Great review.

[@akajimbo1]

Enjoyed the video. How does this compare to Ford Bronco? I sold my 2022 Bronco mostly because of road noise for highway driving.

[@gazelam1973]

This2024 LC is clearly inspired by the FJ60 Series of LC. That's why there is 2 different types of headlamps. The FJ60 was a manual transmission with round headlamps, the FJ62 was a automatic transmission with rectangular headlamps. So the 2024 "Land Cruiser " trim with the square headlamps is still retro.

[@donniem6191]

I’m glad you broke that part on the seat. I’ve broken that part on every Toyota I’ve owned. I’m very careful when I go in and out another persons Toyota

[@VirtousStoic]

❤keep up the great work brother

[@TYAC_red]

I was surprised to see the daughter to be so tall now, and then I see the video was up 13 days ago. Congrats to you all!

[@lane5686]

Dealers will jack prices up to well over $70k with unnecessary options and mrsp

[@cliffhardie3341]

In the UK they are nearly 100k pounds

[@QBNTO1]

Seriously, why watch anyone else reviewing cars on KZbin? Another great video.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!

[@dark0wlf382]

This family makes me feel like I wasn’t loved growing up😢. Anyways, I’ve watched a lot of LC videos and this one was quite entertaining.

[@ryanlapointe9262]

How does the cornering compare to the 200 series?

[@darcyw5264]

Loved the song synopsis!

[@srtcsb]

I like the Land Cruiser. And the Muzio's are amazing, as usual. Great review guys. 😎👍

[@hondajacka2]

That AI song at the end was fire

[@sgabriel]

You had me at "nook in the backside".

[@MicahMuzio]

😂

[@sokratzmmf]

That song was epic 😂😂😂

[@hawkstringfellow]

Mpgs are awlful for the price

[@noctilucent7396]

Somebody please invent a mod for a "tailgate" that you can sit on! Maybe a slide out tailgate? You'll make bank!!! Many of us 200,100 series folks would line up in droves

[@Anomize23]

Too bad the 5th gen TRD had the tailgate slider. Wasnt even THIS expensive either way back. Now they shove in a FAT battery, a smaller gas tank and a lower ground clearance still trying to justify this as a offroader. 😂😂😂 PAY MORE to not say its a nissan cube competitor. WHAT A JOKE

[@nathanbeaner928]

I think my favorite part of all the videos is my high five

[@JaredSVX]

Toyota is turning me...I want this, a GR Corolla and a Supra!

[@user-bdpdfom]

talking about elbows on each side…this is my kinda review! Interested to hear about seat comfort/perceived height if this compared to the new 4runner. Hopefully the 4runner doesn’t have the sedan-like seating of the tacoma where your knees come so close to your chest

[@brianpitts2595]

How would you compare the experience driving it to your Bronco?

[@paulelledge8977]

I would also like to know this. I wish reviewers would compare vehicles a little more often as that's really why any of us watch review videos.

[@janmoore3849]

Evie looks beautiful 😍

[@briancorreia2923]

The dash trim comes from the petrified hiking boot shoelace forest just outside outside of Albuquerque.

[@MicahMuzio]

Yours is a winning comment. Cheers!

[@conceptcs]

I like it, very retro looking. Non of that EV spaceship styling and ultra skinny headlights and taillights. Can't wait for a FJ replacement or a Suzuki Jimny competitor.

[@aaronporter7956]

I bought one drove it 750 miles then traded it….. here is why….. One I own a 2017 Has three rows I have 4 kids. Has more power…. Gas mileage is similar got 19.5 on new 2024 waste of time to have a Hybrid that gets that gas mileage….. no where near the stated 26 avg on sticker And here is the big one Gas tank is tiny so range is like 270 miles…… Tell me the point of that? Ex specially if it’s a Land Cruiser traveling through every terrain…… My Merc 350 gets 27 mpg and carries 7 . No matter how you slice it it’s a bad choice to buy a lc with new “ improvements “ Oh and nail in its coffin Roof rack wind noises over 65…….. But you be you

[@christophernuckolls9964]

*Especially.

[@Really10801]

I was excited about the new LC and all ready to go buy one... but premium fuel required ! That's a hard no for me, it costs an extra $1 a gallon in my area for premium, and I would be pissed off every time I fill the tank.

[@TYAC_red]

How were the road noises?

[@andrewschmutz6883]

I’m already seeing discounts on these in my area.

[@jean-claudemuller4746]

I don‘t regret that I bought a Toyota Hilux Invincible. It‘s still a back to the rules. 😊

[@kyrosmike]

This a J vin number ? The Tacos transmissions been seizing at as low as 300 miles

[@SniffenProductions]

I found this comfortable but back seat was a bit cramped for such a large vehicle.

[@MattMatt77]

People hate the Nissan Cube because it's just a Box. Meanwhile those same people see this and go 😱

[@lunamaria1048]

Nissan Cube is not a truck based body-on-frame offroad capable 4x4. It is a unibody car. People like truck based 4x4s to have the proper boxy truck look, as this LC does. People do not want truck based off road 4x4s to have angular body designs, like cars and crossovers, which is what the Cube is. The Cube is an MPV which is a class of car. Nobody want a car to be a boxy, like a truck, and a truck to be sharp and angular, like a car lol

[@MattMatt77]

@@lunamaria1048 Why would that even matter? You are complaining about the design of a car but then wanting to buy the same design for probably 3 times or 4 times the price. It didn't do a good job explaining how to make sense 🤣

[@lunamaria1048]

@@MattMatt77I didn't complain about anything, at any point. I stated facts of the matter that you chose to reject lol. Have a nice day👋

[@citibear57]

@@lunamaria1048 Children! Stop fighting or else I am going to turn this Land Cruiser around and head back home! 😆

[@DizTroy81]

​@@MattMatt77I don't see anyone complaining but you reacting emotionally to the explanation on the difference between the a truck built 4x4 and a Nissan car lol. Cars and trucks are built completely different and serve different purposes. Cars are unibody frame and aerodynamic to make them more efficient. Body on frame trucks have the body set on the chassis after everything else is assembled. Cars are built different and allow for more diverse body styling and angles for aero and efficiency You gonna complain some more? If someone offers me explainations bro just say thanks instead of white knighting for your precious Cube

[@NicholasGiles]

Big fan, would love you to get the new mdx a spec advanced

[@MicahMuzio]

Lemme see about getting one scheduled. Cheers!

[@BestOpinionHaver]

The plastic lever breaking in such a new vehicle is a cause for concern. What other plastics are prone to break? How much plastic breakage can one expect on buying a used car some 5, 10 or 15 years down the road?

[@snoboyz3]

Would you sell your Bronco for a LC? Bronco a little cheaper vs. First Edition LC.

[@MicahMuzio]

No. We love the Land Cruiser's style but it's no more capable than our Bronco. Plus we love the option to drive top down.

[@DanielOsorio-sw8gk]

NIce SUV. Just got the Diesel version sold in other parts of America. In the US it's only hybrid.

[@ivancroes4712]

I would like for you to do an Ineos Grenadier review

[@MicahMuzio]

I would like that too! I've inquired about an Ineos press loan. Time to follow up with them.

[@luv2bottom]

8 inches of ground clearance in something geared towards off road use. A Subaru has more ground clearance 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@slighwentwalking2024]

I really like those....I would prefer the round lights. The square lights look 'aftermarket' Question? the rack on top seems like it would generate wind noise...does it?🤔

[@Quantum2217]

what do you use for the ai generated song ?

[@R56Cooper]

Will the hybrid LC setup allow for car camping with the AC or heat on while sleeping in the car? Many Totoyta drivers with hybrids enjoy this feature that cycles from silent battery power to having the engine charge up the hybrid battery.🎉

[@JoeO.]

So it’s a modern FJ Cruiser with a 200 series price tag?

[@canto_v12]

The 200 series started at nearly $90k in its last year of US sales.

[@JoeO.]

@@canto_v12 the 200 was nearly $65k when it debuted in 2008 and it was nearly $80k when I purchased mine new in 2014. In 2007, my 4Runner new was $32k. The Prado was the basis for the 4Runner, GX, and FJ Cruiser and is now the basis for the 4Runner, GX, and “Landcruiser.” The Prado is still not the same thing as a 70 or 300 series, which are proven worldwide, but not sold in the USA because Toyota could never sort out how to market its products with a “T” or an “L” on the grille. Basically you can choose between different flavors of 4Runner while Toyota sells its flagship vehicle elsewhere and tries to convince us that buying the rebadged Prado or an accessorized Sequoia is the same thing when it’s not. You can get a variant of a 300 series, but it’s clad for the country club and not meant for work or off-road. Toyota is not what it once was…

[@Jgutin1]

Does it have a 360 camera ? It is very unclear on the website

[@canto_v12]

The middle trim and up have surround cams.

[@c00lc321]

next stop for kiddo is the drivers seat!!!

[@dogdoc1]

Round headlights 👍

[@statuematinee3496]

Will Toyota ever do one without the electric Engine?One with just Gas engine??

[@MrDilbert111]

Looks like this has lots of body roll. I recently bought a Mazda CX-90 and it has almost zero body roll. One of the things I like about it.

[@chibbyylol]

While both SUVs, the cx-90 is unibody vs body on frame truckyness in the LC

[@ThirdBrainLives]

No shit

[@MrDilbert111]

@@chibbyylolit depends on what you need. I don’t off road or tow but would consider a Land Cruiser if I did. When I was a kid, my parents had one of the first ones made. It had two color paint (white and red)

[@chibbyylol]

@@MrDilbert111 for sure

[@Antwat83]

Damn I wish we had this model in Australia, the bulky massive one we have in Aus is not as pretty and refined as the one in this video

[@redcars72]

We went with the wrong choice square headlights. ;-)

[@cnkirch1215]

Annoying to me that Toyota is insisting on hybridizing their full size/performance models at the expense of usability. We have three kids so need either a third row or a really sizable second row bench. The Sequoia’s third row and rear cargo “solution” make it a non-starter to me. The Land Cruiser *almost* is enough but has an annoyingly small second row for the size of the vehicle. Would it have killed them to just move the seat back 6” for models that don’t have a third row?

[@haze1123]

It looks great, but Toyota is cutting a lot of corners on quality and reliability. Over 100,000 new Tundras need full engine replacements. New Tacoma transmissions are dying. Unacceptable. Wait a year or two for Toyota to find the bugs in this new powertrain.

[@blvpo3148]

Different factories, different results. This isn’t apples to apples

[@haze1123]

The Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama (TMMAL) plant in Huntsville, Alabama produces engines for the Tundra, Tacoma, and Land Cruiser models.

[@johngoodell3017]

@@haze1123the entire vehicle is made in Japan, including the engine.

[@rustlesee]

With the Land Cruiser on the same frame as the 4Runner, and essentially the exact same dimensions.. where do the two fit?

[@chibbyylol]

Trims and features You can get fancy suspension, skid plates, rear lockers, stabilizer disconnect and all on the 4Runner but only in part time 4wd in like the TRD off road, pro etc You can get full time 4wd in the 4Runner, but no rear locker, underbody protection and all in the limited and platinum trim If you want full time 4wd AND the off road features…that’s right you step up to the Land Cruiser Interior is also a tad different, more spacious in the Land Cruiser cabin vs 4R as some reviewers have described

[@craig.paszek]

Sauce pocket! 🤘

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Micah, you're younger than me, but will you be my uncle? 😂

[@hyojoonus]

It's a real pretty car and the color is great. But I'm not digging the boat-like ride quality.

[@tran7585]

I don't understand why Toyota design land cruiser's engin to require premium gas and not regular gas...

[@tianyuchang1670]

It’s just tooooo expensive 😢

[@freytheviking]

This or GX550?

[@sensoryadaptation4878]

It's pretty much just an expensive 4Runner now lol. I've never liked the 4Runner either. 90% of their owners want just the image of ruggedness when a RAV4 (or even a Camry) would be more than enough car for them.

[@canto_v12]

Oddly, although the 4Runner is an inch longer than the Land Cruiser, it has a much smaller interior and a much lower roofline.

[@Anomize23]

Rav4 is unibody when the 4runner is body on frame. Quite a big difference between the both taking a beating. 😉 and my 4runner wasn’t even 50k at the time I purchased it. Overall this vehicle is WAY overpriced especially with that small gas tank which we all know those mpg numbers are lower. They can keep the hybrid battery 😂

[@peterbrett7000]

Square headlights for me thank you

[@peteliotas9456]

I will stick with my 2019 Toyota 4runner

[@tacotacotacobajablast6821]

2008 -2012 ford escape

[@dogdoc1]

No more car/booster seat for Kiddo!!!! Yea!!!🎉

[@srm6130]

This is the review I was waiting for

[@Zanderthelab]

2:07 TOYota quality

[@ginzero]

Wish US got the 3rd row option..

[@xavierjoshuamartinez3923]

Do the Chevy traverse

[@dulos69]

Ford Bronco ❌ Land Cruiser 💟

[@zerosum789]

Cheaply built, over priced and the hybrid gets you almost no fuel economy. I remember in 2011 they wanted an extra $10k for a hybrid highlander that got you a whopping extra 1mpg. This feels the same. Forced to buy a hybrid and the gas mileage still sucks. I'll keep my FJ and probably buy an EV for commuting.

[@GWYVette]

I am not that impressed by it honestly. For 60-70k you get a drivers side door armrest that is barely padded? Are you kidding me? The whole package leaves me wanting, why in any world would you buy this over a 4Runner? They're basically made from the same parts, broken seat levers and all. Except the 4Runner is priced more appropriately. I think the Land Cruiser is pretending to be something it isn't, an up-market offroad SUV that it really isn't. You want a Lexus, go buy the Lexus, otherwise you're just paying too much for a bastardized 4Runner here.

[@trspotr]

Not the Landcruiser we knew. Maybe Crown SUV is better choice? 😅

[@antonycf5382]

They should have kept the v8 option. This is not only a downgrade from v8, but it's overpriced.

[@Pinkpolo85]

AI song kinda Slaps!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Anomize23]

Walked straight to the 4runner before looking at this cute little wannabe eco offroader. And i mean the 5th gen 4runner. No way does it get those mpg numbers and the gas tank is SMALL. I call this the Toyota vehicle that could have competed with the honda element. 😂 The ground clearance is even a joke too.

[@fredc.o.4495]

30g less, wonder if the quality of parts are lower? 😮

[@scottboyd3836]

Those don’t look like off-road tires