ENGINEER TAKES LAND CRUISER OFF-ROADING // CAN IT TRULY HANDLE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS?

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How does the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 handle tough, off-road terrain? Does it truly shine when crossing river and driving over river beds? Is it the best off-roader from Toyota? These are some of the questions David answers in this first Land Cruiser drive review. Watch and follow David as he traverses the new Land Cruiser through some of the toughest conditions.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston.

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@apnk6870 Ай бұрын

The basic white ‘58 is calling my name!

@nathancruz9070 Ай бұрын

Same I haven’t been tempted to trade my gx470 until I laid eyes on the 58 LC

@bmac9936 Ай бұрын

The stability looks amazingly good. Need a direct comparison with the new 4Runner.

@rightlanehog3151 Ай бұрын

David, Maybe it is just my imagination but I feel that the contrasting white roof is reflecting the California sun and keeping the Land Cruiser cooler inside. 😎

@tacticalfrog0152 Ай бұрын

Actually, historically, that’s why they put white roofs on off-road, overland type vehicles.

@andrewwood4013 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to a deep dive on the powertrain. Thanks David

@jamesmoline4411 Ай бұрын

I love your videos, David. The intellectual component really resonates with me. I just got the call today that my First Edition is coming in, sometime in the next 4 or 5 weeks. You are welcome to come to Minnesota to test it out. All the best.

@mackarios Ай бұрын

Great video, detailed, too. Personally, this design is the best I have seen on the land cruiser. It looks agile and not too bulky, unlike older models.

@Freynightwalker Ай бұрын

Great to see you enjoying the drive David.

@crazygooseventures Ай бұрын

If steering is electronically controlled, it would be nice if the driver could adjust the “feel” slightly (not everyone likes the lighter feel). Something for Toyota to potentially think about (similar to allowing the driver to have some control over the crawl control speed).

@VABrowneMDPhD Ай бұрын

I will be very curious to see your assessment of the new sixth generation 4Runner, especially with its better wheel and tire combinations for true off-roading.

@Mark.AUS. Ай бұрын

It’s now time for you to take first time ownership of an LC.

@garyclark6747 Ай бұрын

Great intro to the capabilities of that setup. 9:31

@Pledgeman Ай бұрын

Thanks David. The ride comfort and stability looked great. Will you be providing a comparison between the Land Cruiser and the 4 Runner?

@jerdogy9604 Ай бұрын

I’m impressed by your off road technique, the 4R TRD pro looks good but I’m going with the LC premium.

@snowdogs123 Ай бұрын

I feel like everyone that attended the 4Runner launch and the Prado LC test drive knew to only make positive commentary to make sure they’re invited to the next big launch. No one can really be that excited about a 4 cylinder hybrid in a Land Cruiser, and yet every reviewer smiles through it.

@Adventure_blac Ай бұрын

I agree. But that’s how most vehicle reviews are. I just watch for the specs. No one mentioned the 8” of ground clearance. That’s a very standard suv number. My for escape has 7.8

@zhamed9587 Ай бұрын

@@Adventure_blac 8.7" for the LC250, compared with 8.1" for the GX460.

@mousahassan7938 Ай бұрын

Great review I only have one worry and it concerns the power to terrain. Is it good enough? Does it deliver sufficient amount of power?

@Ed-jz4bo Ай бұрын

I really like the size & the new look of the Land Cruiser. I just wish it didn't require premium gas.

@SacrificeBreedsSuccess Ай бұрын

That thing costs around 65,000 dollars. Nobody in that price range is concerned about paying for premium gas, if you are then consider rethinking your priorities

@Ed-jz4bo Ай бұрын

@@SacrificeBreedsSuccess I take everything into consideration when purchasing a new vehicle. I always kept my vehicles for long term, 10 years or more. That's why I consider the cost of gas over long term. The 1958 Land Cruiser, Tacoma are not that far apart in price. Don't know what the price of the 4runner is yet. But I'm guessing it will be somewhere in the same price range. I own a tacoma and want to switch from owning a truck to a suv. The new 2024 Tacoma uses regular gas. I'm only guessing the new 4running will be using regular gas also. So I guess my priories will switch from a Land Cruiser to a 4runner.

@landcruiser7936 Ай бұрын

Didn't know it required premium. Kind of surprising for Toyota. Normally the Lexus variant is the one that requires premium

@thedarkestrainbow Ай бұрын

I’d bet you could use 85, with a performance hit.

@guentherwilke2055 Ай бұрын

@@landcruiser7936 I remember my brother's old 100 Series (2UZ V8) calling for 91oct while the Tundra was fine for 87. Little details of the Landcruiser like NVH are really in line with Lexus, rather than Toyota. They treat the LC as a premium vehicle within the volume Toyota brand, like the JDM Crown Majesta and Century. The only thing that will happen is some slightly reduced torque somewhere in the engine map and maybe a shudder at idle.

@AH-bm4ts Ай бұрын

Would that side window camera mount interfere with the airbag?

@sunchaser999 Ай бұрын

Curious if David is gonna buy the LC, GX, or 4Runner?

@AaronLennard Ай бұрын

David, can you do a video comparing the full time four wheel drive system of the gx550 and Land Cruiser vs the part time 4wd of the 4Runner? Also vs. the full time system in the 4Runner Premium. Is the full time system less capable? Is it less robust? Thanks!

@OldelCpt Ай бұрын

Same full time 4WD for the Limited than GX & LC. They wouldn’t make a different setup just for one trim. In the Limited you don’t get the rear locker and most likely the disconnect sway bar. But the Limited is not meant for off-roading and most likely does not have the modes for it. So the trim is less capable, yes.

@AlphaOmega333 Ай бұрын

Is there an embargo on a detailed comparison? I’m dying to know if the hybrid torque really fills in the gap at the bottom of the power band compared to the TTV6 in the GX. I really would rather spend $65k than $85k 😂

@erickisel8668 Ай бұрын

@AutomotivePress: what about Tacoma Trail Hunter?

@danielchiaravalle Ай бұрын

Did you decide between the GX and the Land Cruiser?

@CJ-rk5eg Ай бұрын

David- ask your Toyota engineer friends why the third row seats are not available in any hybrid version of the Tacoma / LC/ GX 550. Obviously the battery is packaged in the cargo area so looking for a more specific reason. Thanks

@OldelCpt Ай бұрын

Why is another reason needed? There is not enough height to put a seat on top and for a person to sit. The battery should be distributed across the whole floor to make it thinner, but that comes with a series of complications regarding cooling and safety I guess.

@bngr_bngr Ай бұрын

Hopefully they have better colors to choose from.

@geraldf.1222 Ай бұрын

Premium Gas on the Turbo, only?

@scott48 Ай бұрын

I’m going hold tight, lay this all out between LC, 4 Runner and GX once all hits showrooms and test drive. Anyone have thoughts here as well if a smart move would be to wait until 2026 2nd gen of these vehicles come out? Let them get all the kinks out? Just curious. I wont be ready until late Fall anyway. Good video!

@jamesmoline4411 Ай бұрын

It’s a Toyota made in Japan. There are no kinks. David said the same thing in one of his earlier videos.

@scott48 Ай бұрын

@@jamesmoline4411 We sure about this?

@snauspockets9924 Ай бұрын

I'm waiting for the hybrid GX to come out in the next year or two. Give me that torque.

@OldelCpt Ай бұрын

Most advise to wait 1-2 years to get all the kinks out. There are always a few, although many components are not new and have been in other models previously, even Lexuses.

@vadel251 Ай бұрын

Hi David; curious why Toyota does not reveal prices for Land Cruiser for Canada; is it a top secret; or they are not planning to bring it to Canada. Also, i assume 4Runner 2025 will be cheaper than Land Cruiser; however maybe 10-15% higher than current 2024? Thanks

@deborahyeh552 Ай бұрын

Time will tell if the new LC can live up to its iconic reliability.

@Sam9wilson9 Ай бұрын

❤

@RSwrightMD Ай бұрын

I was skeptical the new design could match the comfort and handling of the 200 series. Your testing is persuasive that Toyota has delivered again.

@CarnutMM Ай бұрын

Don’t forget. These are biased reviews. Especially, since Toyota invited them. I they were to give a negative review there would be no invite next time.

@markreynolds3850 Ай бұрын

👍👍☺️

@jimmyamico4713 Ай бұрын

Hi David, Outstanding video helpful, and informative. Also, the land cruiser 250 looks like a very capable vehicle. I would love to see a direct comparison to the Lexus GX 550 over-trail plus…🇯🇵🤍❤️

@AH-bm4ts Ай бұрын

The Fourunner is just another trim level of land cruiser since same platform and engine

@OldelCpt Ай бұрын

Not at all. A GX is not a 4R. Same here. Full time 4WD vs part time, for example. 5” higher in the LC than 4R. Etc

@zlt4lt4zz71 Ай бұрын

Questions what will happen if the hybrid system will malfunction on the middle of the wilderness 😳lol... that being said the twin turbo V6 seem like a better option??🤔🤔 any thoughts regarding that dilemma???

@obsoletecd-rom Ай бұрын

Are you asking what happens if there’s an issue with battery? The engine still runs without the electrical system….

@snauspockets9924 Ай бұрын

Toyota hybrid systems are super reliable.

@zlt4lt4zz71 Ай бұрын

Men you never know with all this electronic seem there al in sync with each other soo if anything starts to go south seems that it will pretty much effect all the SUV together🥶🥶.... anybody herd of hybrid system going bad and will make the car(SUV) all together not want drive🤔🤔🤔make you think that Twin turbo V6 will be way better choice why want take that risk in the middle of the outdoor mountain ⛰️ desert 🏜 with a hybrid make you think 🤔

@zlt4lt4zz71 Ай бұрын

@snauspockets9924 yes in perfect condition or semi perfect adding winter and desert but not mud water crossing deep mud and ice that will definitely get in to hardware that it's not suppose to even if @toyota though it out

@snauspockets9924 Ай бұрын

@@zlt4lt4zz71 Toyota hybrids have been running since 1997 in all kinds of conditions. Their engineers probably think of just about everything especially now they are requiring you to have them in certain vehicles. We will see though, as they say the proof will be in the pudding.