Give Us The Diesel! // 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review

[@Primus54]

That drone shot at the 21 minute mark with the mountains in the background and vegetation either side of the trail is gorgeous. 👏 There are “professional” car review productions that employ a team of people whose final product cannot hold a candle to this video. Thank you as always, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@SarahnTuned]

Thanks! Aside from the drone piloting and exterior driving shots this is 100% filmed/edited/produced by just me.

[@stevemawer848]

@@SarahnTuned And it shows - the attention to detail shouts "Sarah" throughout! 🙂

[@Primus54]

@@SarahnTuned Yup! Part time assistance from Angel. Don’t forget to mention the creativity that goes into these productions and editing graphics is all you. Should you ever tire of putting your body through the abuse you experience creating your content you absolutely could start a video production business. Thank you again, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@meanman6992]

Remember Car & Driver back in the late 90s or early 2000s? The fact there YT channels producing content that blows what was on TV back then out of the water is 🤯

[@brealistic3542]

Was your famous side kick The Super Cake Boy flying that drone Sara? 🤔😁

[@floridamaninthewild]

I know car reviews of everyday vehicles don't get as many views but I appreciate you doing them. I don't need a new Aston Martin but I do need a reliable daily driver.

[@calebwany8422]

Hey I need that porche after it's depreciated and it finally affordable

[@floridamaninthewild]

@@calebwany8422 sure it'll be fun for a little while... until it needs repairs! LoL

[@patricklawrence2755]

it IS something that she actually does a full showing of vehicles and sees things the talking-heads dont. like how the rear drive shaft is steel vs the taco's alum piece. along with REAL numbers on specific bits and parts. thank you for that.

[@SarahnTuned]

To be fair, in others defense; I’m not a journalist. I’d sound like a moron if I didn’t do things the way I do.

[@TinLeadHammer]

@@SarahnTuned Indeed, your delivery is stilted, carbon copy to a word: "braking is courtesy of so-and-so inch rotors..." The walk under and the "rally" drive are the high points.

[@SunnyIlha]

Sarah let us know the things read 'J' in the VIN. Beautiful!!!!

[@ThomasJordan-ITW]

0:14 - "And go give it the hot soup in the dirt" haha! Thanks as always Sarah - making New Hampshire proud!

[@vehiclenanny]

I really enjoy your vehicle reviews, Sarah. You have a nice blend of specs vs. subjective findings. Having the lift in the shop is a big help in adding value to the tech review, and your production values are terrific. Yours is one of my favorite channels. Keep up the good work!

[@mdharrisuiuc]

I like that it has frame mounted rock rails. Mr T listens (at least a little bit) to the enthusiast market...

[@dixonbuttes6564]

This is the most comprehensive and best review of this vehicle on the internet 😂 It’s the only one that looks under the vehicle, which is the thing that anyone who knows cars actually cares about. 👍👍 Give that hairy cardboard the hot soup! 😜

[@worseorbetter]

In general, the reviews Sarah conducts are both informative and entertaining. If anyone is interested in purchasing a vehicle her channel is an excellent source for in-depth information. What would be nice is her getting the opportunity to review more performance based vehicles as I think she gets a kick out of it and the audience does as well. The rally stage is a good example of this.

[@iainf6]

Great to see proper 4x4 styling back 🎉🎉

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel and content creator 🙂♥️

[@IronmanV5]

"We don't get the turbodiesel" Thank you VW for messing things up for everyone. Also, great camera work. It's better than others with crews of people.

[@chele-chele]

No, VW has nothing to do with it, it is old legislation taxing small diesel platforms at 25% in an effort to protect American truck builders.

[@IronmanV5]

@@chele-chele there were small diesels from everyone, the "baby duramax" in the Colorado & Canyon for example. VW's cheating which resulted in the Dieselgate scandal pretty much killed off small diesels.

[@kd6836]

Don’t blame VW. It’s the EPA. You can also thank them for us not getting the pickup Toyota sells in other countries that uses a lot of 80’s parts. I believe it’s the Land Cruiser 70.

[@davect01]

It was coming, VW just put the deathnail into diseals for cars

[@kevincraftsbcs4488]

It would be hard to name a diesel passenger car manufacturer that did not cheat with emissions. VW was caught first and then the rest were discovered.

[@garyworokevich2524]

I like the utilitarian lines of this beasty.

[@S44BBOI]

Look for a Gen 3 Montero and save yourself $85,000

[@Estuardino71]

@@S44BBOI 🤔Mitsubishi 🤔 Toyota

[@aznetglobal4036]

Wow, omg,I love the rooftop shots with the horizon lock on the rally stage. It really gives a sense of the terrain. Thanks for the content, from reviews to weeks of robot spaghetti, I love it all

[@stratfanstl]

Given that it includes that critical feature to control starfish from attacking traffic cones, this looks poised to sell well. The street acceleration and stability on the rally route indicate the suspension tuning and handling are well designed. Let's hope they have corrected the engine problems. Also the LACK of moon roof is a huge plus. I never use them and they are ASTRONOMICALLY expensive to fix if the seal leaks.

[@petdealer666]

Love your sense of humor... 🤣

[@willv7868]

The graphics in your videos are top notch. I feel like I'm watching a highly produced video with a huge crew supporting you. Good job!

[@iarpak]

One of the great things about your reviews is the nuances in how you describe things on a vehicle. For example, the fact that the suspension on this is great off-road but the tires are a very poor choice for off-roading. Or the way you describe understeer/oversteer happening. I get such a better sense of the vehicle from your reviews. Great job!

[@overyonderjustapiece]

Sarah, I love watching your reviews and th builds you are working on. You keep progress going despite running into issues. You are doing a great job, and you look amazing! Keep up the great work, but remember, take a break occasionally so you don't get burned out. A little bit of "me time" without pressure to get the next video out is refreshing.

[@bridgecross]

The last two minutes of this review were so relaxing.

[@ReubenAStern]

James May would hate this "Ew, plastic! Ew boxy!" but you like it for those reasons because it's functional. I respect you for that.

[@claytonkeeney8911]

I wish toyota would go all in on this in the states I want to see a manual and a 70 series chasis cab version of this

[@Awesomes007]

I lost my FJ to long covid poverty, and, as I slowly rebuild my life, the Land Cruiser is my one big material goal. Thanks for this great video gorgeous!

[@lorenzoronpedrique2952]

This is the Best Review of the Land Cruiser. Congratulations.

[@roger38888]

Indeed

[@benodie02760]

19:28 Wait, it’s a haul ass button!? I’m pressing!! Great job as usual!

[@markbunge2457]

I had two LC’s in the ‘70’s, FJ40 and FJ55. Both rusted away from Wisconsin road salt. We had a lot of fun while the ran. I put a 350 Chevy in the FJ55.

[@IKnewMickey]

Remember when we also got cows in the videos. Those were good cows. Well some were good cows, some were sassy. I miss those cows.

[@tomheringer2047]

Yes, the cows were great. In one video, Sarah pulled over to help a Gila Monster cross the road until safe.

[@tonyjoplin8758]

Great review, I agree on the price. Toyota is getting crazy with their pricing. Appreciate the humor as well as well.

[@steveg219]

So much emotional discussion of this vehicle, this is the first meaningful walkthrough of this vehicle I have seen, I like it!

[@davidc5027]

The way Sarah goes around the hardware checking measurements, I would be fearful of not measuring up ;) Cheers ~~

[@tomheringer2047]

Notice that she is always measuring the diameter and not the length.😳

[@ybuszone]

Been waiting to see this review from you.

[@DB-lm1nj]

Only someone who has bent their own brake lines would appreciate the factory work! Great review as always!

[@mazevx2451]

The 2.8L diesel is definitely the right engine for it, most desirable. Glad to get it over all the emissions crap in Europe

[@georgejager6425]

And again, Miss Sarah’s outfit colour matches the subject of today’s automobile review…I wonder if it’s planned…😂

[@mostcom]

I always appreciate Sarah's gratuitous supply of information within the graphics and narrative given with each auto review on this amazing channel.

[@jimlelan4906]

The air vents in the back seat are the air intakes for the cooling system for the hybrid battery. DO NOT BLOCK THOSE!!

[@MugatuJag]

Yes everyone knows that who's ever had a prius, well responsible owners. I always had to tell people to clean out the filter and not block those vents LMAO

[@jimlelan4906]

@@MugatuJag My comment was directed to the young woman giving the presentation, who thought those vents were to keep her tush cool….

[@dougjohnson4266]

Outfit is rocking it. Perfect choice for the review. Those tires are not much for off-roading.

[@yesimrightyouiswrong4304]

This girl is absolutely amazing! Her Toyota celica build is fantastic!!!

[@bsu1960]

You are easily besting any other off road reviews you have done in every area of performance, comfort , speed and agility this magnificent machine is so good it even suprised you and your noisy equipment lol

[@bankait_rex1860]

Wow Sarah something different about you and I got no complains!! :) just the best channel for car reviews period!

[@DavidRC-m9w]

Simp

[@quick906]

@@DavidRC-m9wI think you meant simD lol

[@DavidRC-m9w]

@@quick906 😂😂👍👍

[@trdaniel37]

​@@quick906I come here for these guys in the comments.

[@ibpositivemostly7437]

You never fail to entertain😂.

[@AndySnap]

Any new video from Sarah brightens up my day 🙏 always great car reviews. The Euro Land Cruisers look the best, really retro modern style.

[@frankkeel8410]

My Maverick hybrid is half the price and twice the vehicle 50.8 mpg. No engine problems naturally aspirated and fast

[@TheGhungFu]

Thanks, Darlin'. I SO needed cheering up!

[@ChrisRobato]

Yes. The 1GD-FTV turbo diesel is one proven engine compared to the 2.5 and 3.5 liter turbo hybrids. The GD is the engine of the Hilux, Prado, Hiace, Innova, and Fortuner, not to mention the 70 series Land Cruiser. It gets superior fuel economy over the legacy 3.5 2GR-FKS and 4.0 liter 1GR-FE V6s while delivering better torque.

[@SunnyIlha]

I love a heavy duty double wishbone suspension construction with no leafs.

[@regnar19881]

15:59 "I would like to have the option to not buy all that stuff," AMEN

[@realitynuggets6204]

Hands down the best review on the LC. Pointing out so many IMPORTANT tech items and much more real life driving applications that no other channels have on YT. A+ thanks!

[@channelnamehere4065]

14:55 - you make the message go away by hitting the back button on the steering wheel. that's why there's the icon on top-right of the message popup.

[@SarahnTuned]

And then it comes right back again, hence why I mentioned it.

[@djplonghead5403]

@@SarahnTunedyes. Even our 2014 RX will not stop the messages no matter how many times you press the go-away button.

[@justahumbledude]

@@SarahnTuned It's like an advert on my computer. I have another Toyota and they share the same code and I find it super annoying.

[@channelnamehere4065]

@@SarahnTuned ugh, must be sooooo annoying! lol

[@mikehackett8708]

Love your videos. You provide enormous clarity in an entertaining way on auto terms, insights and often components that I’ve heard, but may not know a lot about.

[@umrmech84]

Your "Bolstering Assessment" is my favorite part of any of your reviews.

[@dalehenry4694]

Ya ( • )( • )🤣

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Just about everything about the Landcruiser is off-road oriented except the tires. I don't know why this vehicle doesn't have all-terrain tires.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@mickeybrumfield764 fuel economy rating

[@davect01]

Easy enough to change.

[@jimkelly1613]

They know vast majority will never see edge of pavement.

[@tails300]

The only issue is they put the traction battery in a really stupid location. If you wanted to camp out and use it as a camping generator for some appliances the location makes it hard to put a fridge or anything heavy in the trunk area.

[@SME5724]

You’re not doing car reviews… you’re doing vehicle evaluations… you are the 🐐 no doubt

[@DieselWeasel667]

Genuinely jazzed about the old school fabric on the seats. I'm also glad to see that manufacturers are offering smaller displacement options for the bigger and more fancy models. I'd do anything for the 2 door version 🤤😵

[@reconeix]

Great review. I agree, I'd rather have a Japanese built vehicle too. My now 20 years old Japanese built Toyota suv at over 300,000 miles still has no rattles or squeaks and drives like new.

[@carlpaladino427]

My favorite car reviewer, all the info you need delivered an a quirky and fun format.

[@spencealmighty]

Image on the left at 9:14 is the Diesel motor! Sorry mate, that's just for us Aussies! Bonus fact - The Prado has always been called the "Landcruiser Prado" in Australia however its treated like Anakin Skywalker at the Jedi council, "You are on this Council, but we do not grant you the rank of Master (Landcruiser)"

[@module79l28]

You don't have the exclusive, the diesel version is sold in many other countries. In some, like Portugal, it's even the only engine available.

[@johncanalese588]

@@module79l28 The diesel is the ONLY engine available in Hilux and Landcruiser Prado in Australia and has been for quite a long time.

[@module79l28]

@@johncanalese588 - And what does that have to do with what I wrote?

[@batmanxgr]

WOW!!!! Congratulations Sarah on your success in the car world that is watched on the Internet. I remember watching you day one and had to watch you grow. Keep the work up and have a great time

[@daviddove4851]

love your channel

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Sarah does it again! Squealing tires in the dirt. I'm glad you're still bringing your penguin friends along for the ride. That's one of the features in your videos that makes them so heartwarming. Keep up the great work.

[@chele-chele]

Yeah, saw one here the other day with the turbo diesel, no DEF, no drama.

[@beanstar4348]

I love the quality of your videos, entertaining and informative. Live for your enthusiasm for mechanics.

[@carrera3.262]

That 18:36 vent is for the battery cooling. Liking these more and more.

[@melodicchronic5181]

I can't believe they sent you a new Landcruiser with highway tires on it!?!? What were they thinking!?!? *(update)* I posted that comment the minute I saw the vehicle, only to see that you end up making the same bewildered observation later in the video. I'm glad you agreed with me, Sarah.

[@FranciscoEnriquezII]

Great choice for a test Song, I love your reviews they are not boring , they are fun and informative. Thank you

[@abdulelahbinserya1467]

I seen lot of car reviews,this one is best i have seen "details" ❤thank you.

[@abefroman7393]

Harry Cardboard?! I went to school with him!

[@brianmiller6995]

I've been looking forward to this review. I really like what Toyota has done with this new Landcruiser. The 1958 edition would be the one I choose, just change out the tires. BTW, at 14:55, the camera operator has awesome taste in sun protection hats

[@manifestSD]

Stylish, mid-century tweed upholstery on that ejecto seato, cuz.

[@sylviawelsh9518]

Great review 🤔 do you measure everything. 🤔

[@sylviawelsh9518]

You are hilarious.😎

[@sylviawelsh9518]

A proper review requires getting nasty in the vehicle for performance measurements.

[@userundefined01]

Press the back arrow to get the stabilitrack message off. It tells you which button to press to acknowledge the message on the top right corner of the message box.

[@George-rk7ts]

It takes a very cool person to get tire squeal on dirt. And there's one of them doing exactly that in this car review.

[@eturnltube]

I just came to support the title. Bring the TT diesel to the US, Toyota!

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, excellent review so glad it is a good vehicle. Also, as luck would have it the forerunner is also made in Japan. speaking of luck no luck with the Land Cruiser Penguin already gone, in my defense the video was up for over a half hour I’ll have to be quicker next time 🙂Have a great one as always.🐧🐧🐧👍

[@leemckee1272]

In the Middle East, the 2025 Prado is offered with the 2.7 4 cylinder and 4.0 v6. The USA really needs the 4.0 in a base model for people that value simplicity and long term reliability.

[@dcpack]

Yes, that would be nice.

[@patrickedgewood8598]

Drove an old style FJ-40 for 13 years. No radio, air, carpet, nothing. Loved that thing till it rusted to pieces.

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

You even got a top to match the grille!!

[@BobGeogeo]

Tires squealing on dirt just like the early James Bond movies 😊

[@heiner71]

Haha, yeah. I was surprised that this is even possible. We always laughed when in these 1970's American movies all the cars had their tires squeal on dirt.

[@gtvgranberg]

Is it because of the road tires? Are off road tires in america softer? Where I live (sweden) summer and winter tires is a thing and when dirt roads get hard as concrete in the summer tires squeals when braking hard. Our summer road tires even less offroad looking. Don't think I've heard winter tires squeal.

[@CBL138]

Hope you get your hands on a 2025 4-Runner. Can’t wait! 😊

[@tetototupuna]

I love and enjoy ALL your videos and reviews. Outstanding job Sarah!!

[@JohnPatrickCarroll]

Starfish!! Launch!! Attack cones immediately!! LOL, I love it.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I liked that you compared this Land Cruiser to the FJ Cruiser. Those were cool vehicles and this hopefully bridges the gap that vehicle left.

[@shuper2010]

Hi Sarah, A while back on a vid you mentioned a company in Tucson that gave you excellent alignment work. I cannot seem to find that video. Please what was the name of that facility....Thanks...... The Oro Valley Rust Bucket.

[@SarahnTuned]

TCRII

[@thomaslam6821]

Great video Sarah! Built in Japan is still better than elsewhere…in my personal opinion also! 🥰

[@jackcolt6875]

As someone who changes the oil on a TRD Pro 4Runner, I appreciate those bolt slots on the skid plates…going to make it much easier to put back on

[@hoodlum64]

I just bought a 2022 GX 460 because it's in Japan. The build quality is exceptional!

[@petercrawford3370]

Another great review, thank you. Looks very similar to the Defender Octa (UK), though that comes with a stonking V8

[@Simulera]

30 degree dirt approach with street tires no problem is fairly impressive! Cool review. But if that thing breaks in wild in any way whatsoever, say a stream crossing dislikes electricity and batteries, well, it would be hard to get going again. And it’s a Land Cruiser pointed at the wildlands, etc, so that sort of possible system complexity and fragility might be viewed as a bad thing.

[@ZenZill]

Loved the drums and off-roading, sick driving, and sick review!

[@bradleymackbbq]

Sick review. Looking forward to when you get your hands on the 6th gen 4runner.

[@roger38888]

Ditto

[@tonykeast9966]

I want one. This review here and Sarah's no bs thumbs up respect for it... that's exactly what I needed to hear.

[@pabss3193]

Liking it for something as simple as "Give Us The Diesel!" I don't get why people are not going crazy about this, the lack of diesels and fuel efficiency in NA. A car like this one should have a Diesel engine, able to get you pretty far and back @10:25

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Sarah, great review including short comings! Honest and straight forward! Thanks!

[@kevinlyon9501]

After what you said about the tyres I wasn't expecting it do that well off road, no worries didn't struggle at all, and looked quick on the rally stage.

[@daren42]

Looks like a great off-roader despite the little electronic annoyances. Also Arizona looks like a good place for rally

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Monday Sarah!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@Naminorite]

Trying to decide between a current gen 4Runner and a lower cost Land Cruiser Prado like this one (as they are similar price point). I prefer the look of the square old school Land Cruiser but am concerned about longevity and low cost reliability. Wife and I buy and keep cars for decades. I had a 1st gen 4Runner many years ago with manual transmission so not too worried about Toyota 4 Cyl. Don't rock crawl or anything - just drive to places for Mtn. bike, trail running, etc (i.e. N. CA, Tahoe, other CA locations etc) What do you think? Proven normally aspirated 6 cyl. 4Runner or new LC Prado w/hybrid? *battery replacement, 1st year of new model, etc feels a bit concerning

[@Gene1969]

I do my best to focus on the stats, specs, and car stuff; but today I have to say it. Great job on the nails!

[@azfactor7875]

I compliment you on your choice of music to test the sound system for this review. And the new graphics for the hill climb segment are sweet.

[@TheDamienD]

.. I might be late to the game. ..but regardless of where you came from to who you are.. You're awesome and have one of the best auto content on YT. Keep it up!

[@Noah_E]

The quality difference between Japanese built and USA built cars isn't a feeling. it's reality. I've owned several Japanese built cars and have family and friends who bought models from the same brand, but built in America and the fit and finish, attention to detail, etc has always been better on my Japanese built cars. They just care more and it shows.