How Toyota Got the 2024 Land Cruiser So Wrong - Full Review & History - Jason Cammisa on the ICONS

[@andrewchristoffels1329]

In an era of 2 minute video clips with little to no content, this was 25 minutes of bliss. Extremely well done!

[@PanameraTSE]

I could not agree more. These are amazing productions.

[@Low760]

You don't get 45min KZbin videos? Pretty much all my content is.

[@Daksou]

There are plenty of long--format videos out there. Is youtube recommending them to you? No. A few reasons, 1. KZbin isn't giving them the spotlight, 2. You're just not watching long format content and you're the one watching all the short 2 minute videos, so it keeps recommending that, and 3. Most people don't have the tens of thousands of dollars in equipment and connections to make this type of content.

[@Leaky-bunghole]

waaahhhhh cry some more boomer

[@rayray-e1p]

Agreed Sir....

[@drewschumann1]

As a long time land cruiser head, I am used to videos getting land cruiser history wrong. This one.... Did not. Thank you

[@etmccaus]

It's hard to screw it up when you're filming at the amazing Land Cruiser Heritage Museum in SLC!

[@jonlivingstone]

Jeep came from GP or general purpose. Hummer came from HMMWV or High Mobility Multi Wheel Vehicle.😅

[@carlossilviotube]

Great video

[@lostalx]

Missed the legendary 4Runner. So yea he is wrong. LC Prado platform cars in USA are 4Runner, FJ Cruiser and the GX460 being top due to the V8. 4Runner even has the bespoke GX exclusive KDSS system until 5th gen which they massacred it in the new 6th gen joke moving away from 1GR-FE V6 which beats even the Landcruiser V8 and GX460 V8 in terms of longevity without having any issues in the cylinder head gaskets.

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

​@@lostalxbong wrong. Sorry Mate but the 4Runner has nothing to do with Land Cruiser and everything to do with Hilux. 😉

[@huntersmith8338]

Another award winner here. Jason is putting out the best car product on the net

[@broodp4]

what about throttle house?

[@junpinon.florist4369]

Cinematic cruiser brilliance ✨👍🏼

[@romanfesas9721]

@@broodp4 2 different styles of video, both excellent

[@RagingBad]

​@broodp4not even close, good, but not excellent like Hagerty

[@LetsdoStuff0]

Don't forget about chris harris

[@jhdiscgolfer]

These Hagerty videos showcase UNREAL production value, writing, and editing. Simply excellent

[@BwanaLawi]

First American content maker that has understood the different lines of land cruiser family. But it's Hagerty. Consistently top-notch research

[@sunburn8640]

Is there content out there for us consumers by “Non-American” creators talking about the lineage accurately? If so, where….? Please advise…

[@brkbtjunkie]

First? I think not

[@brkbtjunkie]

@@sunburn8640Ronny Dahl and 4XOverland come to mind

[@cyclemoto8744]

@@sunburn8640 Probably not in OZ because it's just known. ps: by those who know ;)

[@hardcamproductions]

Hagerty and Jason producing some of the finest automobile content. Whether it is the history, performance, production value or the thrill. Everything is top notch.

[@nakulkp]

@@hardcamproductions yep. love Jason's writing/presentation. Passion at its peak.

[@jonathanliu7999]

True that

[@midknight]

Give these guys an Emmy

[@ethankishi4228]

I always admire when auto journalists give us their REAL opinion, not just one based off maintaining a relationship with manufacturers.

[@sammy4538]

This is absolute top quality, auto journalism in it's very finest form

[@lucky889s9]

Because jason and hagerty are not sponsored by any manufacturers. They don't even endorse any

[@pyrocentury]

If you don't include the cybertruck video. Well produced, but obviously they were highlighting only the things Tesla wanted them to highlight. There's no way they would not have come across the host of problems that have since come to light about that car.

[@yeshwantdasari2075]

Oh yeah they're very honest Unless you pay them they way Tesla did for that cybertruck video

[@04m6gto]

@@pyrocentury They were highlighting the technology of the Cybertruck. The technology is revolutionary and deserves to be highlighted. It was never meant to be a road going review and Jason has mentioned that many times. They never even drove it on a road.

[@deepakdongre7712]

Combine a review, a documentary, and a cinematic masterpiece into one-and you get this episode! The Hagerty editing team is always on a whole new level of creativity. What a phenomenal production!

[@growlith6969]

FINALLY! Finally someone brings it on home and fully explains all the land cruiser craziness. I've always been interested in them, but watching Aussie off roading from America and they call everything by series name and then we have all the "marketing to the market" name silliness, this is refreshing. You guys have done quite the thing here, I hope you realize that.

[@kjlovescoffee]

Fun fact: You can still buy a brand spanking new Land Cruiser 70 in Australia. With a 4.5L V8 and 5-speed manual.

[@phillipcorlett2452]

@@kjlovescoffee maybe not with the v8, it was a while back but the wait list was something like 2 years at least. From what I hear the diesel 4 banger is a decent choice and actually available, happy to be proven wrong though.

[@keras_]

yeah, that's covered in the video

[@diltzm]

​@@phillipcorlett2452I haven't heard many good things about the diesel 4 cylinder once your vehicle is loaded down with weight or you have to tow something.

[@2URLex]

Not a fun fact. America just doesn’t get the full package of anything. There’s a ton of trucks we don’t get that other countries are blessed to have. Thank the Chicken Tax and CAFE standards.

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@2URLex Toyota has a broad enough product offering here in the US that CAFE standards would not be an issue for Toyota.

[@cookies-monster]

He said "Putting a 4 cylinder hybrid in a truck like this results in an engine bay that's half empty and a trunk that's half full." I died laughing you definitely hit the nail on the head with that one.

[@TheJohn8765]

The ridiculous height of the trunk floor really drives home how badly Toyota thought this thru. If you're positioning this as an offroad capable family hauler, it needs to be easy to load and have the space to do so. Neither is true. Very sad.

[@ytj22]

​@@TheJohn8765Where will the batteries go?

[@jelleeijzinga6311]

And for at to much money for a "no frlls" no name features (or lack thereof)

[@JJARCHIE]

​@@ytj22nowhere , land cruisers arent really meant to be an efficient machine , the lexus brethren proved the turbo engine makes up partly for the lack of electric motors. And in the realm of utility , more luggage space is nicer than a 10% increase in torque

[@Tracertme]

But it’s not built in this format for all nations, states get the climate change version because that’s what you keep banging on about wanting. Others have a bigger diesel engine with zero hybrid. And the Lexus GX550 is the real king.

[@Bellett64]

Jason's history of the LandCruiser was accurate and nuanced, although as an Australian, I'm a little butthurt that Oz didn't get a mention within that history, so here's an addendum. In 1958, Thiess Contracting imported 13 LandCruiser FJs for work on the Snowy River Hydroelectric Scheme with Leslie Thiess citing that he was having supply issues getting enough Willys Jeeps and Land Rovers for the job. The LandCruisers weren't indestructible, with the Toyota plagued by front axle and gearbox issues, but the again, the American and British off-roaders also had their share of breakdowns. The difference lay with Toyota sending engineers to live at the mountainous construction site, flying parts back to Japan for analysis and redesign, then fitting improved parts when they arrived. Impressed, Thiess became the official importer of Toyota vehicles, and had sold 4000 units by 1964, with half of them being LandCruisers. By 1981, Australia had purchased 100,000 Toyota LandCruisers, and as at 2024, we've bought 400,000 heavy duty, 360,000 wagons and 305,000 Prado variants, for a total of just over a million, all of which benefited from prototyping and real-world development in Australia's outback. It's not an Aussie car, but we definitely influenced the LandCruiser to become the legend it is today.

[@liquidtunes]

@@Bellett64 thank you for sharing!

[@theelephant5974]

So I actually watched a 25 minute video without skipping a beat? Bro is good at what he does. Everything from the narration to the video quality to the editing. Big fan right here

[@Jyden_Carmody]

I live in Australia where every second 4wd is a Toyota whether it's a hilux, Prado or landcruiser and I have had many many landcruisers/prados in the family including the HJ40, HJ60, HJ75, HZJ75 (troopy and ute), HZJ78, HDJ78, KZJ95, KDJ120, KDJ150, HDJ100, HZJ105, VDJ78 VDJ79 (dual cab and single cab), and the VDJ200 and I gotta say mate this video was bloody awesome haha. I can see there was a lot of effort put into this video mate and it's well appreciated. Good to hear about the history of the car that my family has relied on all for many years. Cheers mate 👍

[@79series]

Hj40?

[@Jyden_Carmody]

Meant hj47 mate 👍

[@Shakshuka69]

No 80s?

[@dukes4402]

HDJ80

[@79series]

@Shakshuka69 yes we Australia has fj80 fzj80 hzj80 hdj80 manual and automatic.

[@wendellsuerte3944]

This is more entertaining than today's Top Gear.

[@Palvader]

I don't think they should be allowed to call anyone other than the original three by that name any more than they should be allowed to call the new "Blazer" a Chevy Blazer.

[@TuranZeynalliArmWrestling]

This is the modern day Top Gear for me

[@jamesengland7461]

To be fair, so is a dead plant.

[@tipoftheiceberg11]

@@TuranZeynalliArmWrestling I'd say the Grand Tour is. The Grand Tour is modern-day Top Gear in the sense that it's a similar format and also auto entertainment. This video is consumer advice presented in an entertaining manner

[@henkstols9326]

The View is more entertaining than the latest Top Gear.

[@TerryUrquhart-v4w]

Easily one of The Best videos online AND the best one I have ever seen on the Landcruiser ! Well done JC!

[@AliensWanted]

An absolute perfect video from start to finish. The cinematography, the music, Jason's wit.....pure perfection. It was more 'movie' than 'KZbin video'.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

This is probably the most accurate american made Landcruiser video to date. Almost every other american video talking about the Landcruiser gets it wrong because they dont know about the other markets where the Landcruiser has more presence. Even the production dates shown in the video are correct to some of those markets. Well done

[@victorkreig6089]

The LC Heritage Museum which is where this was shot is the most comprehensive collection of LC's outside of the one Toyota has themselves

[@F41LZZz]

I just realised jason's icons is about the only thing I don't 2x on youtube. its such good cinema

[@Enigmaception]

Genuinely. Like a good meal, I savour every second 😌

[@Gidenkidenk]

Check out fortnine if you like bikes, or check it just for great cinema

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

2x is insane, 1.5 at the most

[@tstret3104]

You’ve got issues..

[@xsnjkwfeny-wr9qr]

@@tstret3104 you've got lackluster humor

Okay I will get the GX550. Other reviewers complained about the Land Cruisers noisy, rattling 4 cylinder engine so it’s a real issue. Excellent historic presentation, and what we have come to expect from you.

[@sixfootfourmike]

Iron Pig might be the coolest nickname I've ever heard

[@WhiteMouse77]

BMW e31 CSi used to be nicknamed "Steel Shark" 🦈 How cool is that?

[@AliasHSW]

AMG “Red Pig”

[@AliasHSW]

Porsche Pink Pig

[@AliasHSW]

Porsche Pink Pig

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Hey hey..I had an Iron Pig back in the day.....iron for sure because it rusted into a pile of poo..

[@miyoshifw27]

Best KZbin automotive journalist is you, Jason Camissa Your video editing is always on another level Peace from Japan

[@tomsunday]

You make the best car videos on the internet. Noone comes even close. Thank you.

[@prath8592]

Best Auto Content creator in my mind...I always create a zone of privacy when ever there is a new video from @Jason Cammisa...As always great research and great delivery....Simply the best.....This video will be remain close to my heart...Thank you Hagerty :)

[@Vishnuskurup]

It's not a car review. it's poetry! Hats of Jason & Hagetry.

[@bretfisher7286]

You really can't find real journalism about automobiles. Except here. Here you can. Well done, Hagerty.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

I'm sure, all of the companies whom hired Jason Cammisa before Hagerty, are kicking themselves in the rear for letting him go. This man brings prosperity, where ever he goes.. To us the viewers, this brings joy and enthusiasm. Thank you Hagerty and Jason Cammisa.

[@technom3598]

Hagerty sells insurance. They are funding this from insurance profits. This is a massive money losing proposition. The expense of this video production is off the charts. Still absolutely love it.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@technom3598 As a guy almost in his 60s, I realize HAGERTY sells insurance, but remember if you like/love these quality videos and find them entertaining, and of value? You're more incline to visit other HAGERTY possibilities. It's a win-win.

[@TiroFrost]

wait what? he's leaving hagerty?

[@jradish]

​@@TiroFrostno one mentioned anything about that, but he used to work for motor trend along with other automotive journalism outlets, but jason left motor trend several years ago and worked briefly with issimi before settling with hagerty

[@jamie0193]

@@technom3598what? Have you seen how many views his videos get?

[@Leisureking71]

I I really appreciated this video. I had an LC on order arriving in a couple weeks and was so emotionally committed to it that I was ignoring the one thing that bothered me on the test drives-the engine. The LC feels like a nice proper truck, but the engine is not only loud but its weak wheezy sound is a total disconnect. I thought I could get over it, but now I realize I just can’t. Not for the price. Anyway, thank you for doing such a great review. You nailed its two terminal flaws.

[@iam-Inder]

This video was absolutely incredible! The production quality, storytelling, and visuals felt just like a Hollywood movie. I was completely immersed from start to finish. Amazing work!

[@kuroma17]

I considered upgrading to a GX 550, but here in Phoenix, dealerships are still tacking on unnecessary add-ons and markups. For now, I’ll stick with my 2016 GX 460. With 88,000 miles on it, it still puts a smile on my face every time I start it.

[@Desert_Overtrail]

They tried that with me when I bought my Overtrail. If you ask them to remove the extras they just tell you well get back in line because everyone is waiting on OT's. I was able to remove the roof rack and get the markup to 1K. After that they said if I asked for more I'd have to wait until next year.

[@bigdlife86]

Your tank is built better. More solid. Handles insanely better with KDSS. Has a lazy V8. Will never rattle. Has more legroom…just. Everything is better, aside from tech. 5 minutes in the new GX or LC, and if the cramped pain doesn’t set in, the shuddering, shivering, floats and bobs and rolls like a blown suspension old car “what is wrong with this thing?” Will. Drive some other stuff. Don’t be a brand cultist. After a terrible LX600, I downgraded to a massively more solid GX460. Then it had insane shuddering issues too, and I left the brand all together. Shame, as my ‘21 GX was flawless. Toyota now is nothing like it was. Their truck division is lost, and refuses to catch up to today.

[@m.p.509]

I have a 21 GX. Have had it only a year, but it is incredible. Lazy V8 is right and when Jason said ‘never stressed so it’s reliable’, I couldn’t help but think of mine. Quiet, powerful, capable, luxurious : all boxes checked. I have always loved the Land Cruiser, but the GX is just what works for every part of my day to day life….well, more than works. It’s a luxury to do everyday tasks.

[@James-ej7yd]

As an owner of a GX 550 Overtrail I could not agree more with the content and observations you have made. Good job!

[@Low760]

Yet you bought one.

[@ne6nk]

Did you watch the video? ​@@Low760

[@ytj22]

​@@Low760nope, he didn't

[@Desert_Overtrail]

Same here, Love my Overtrail, I also loved my 5th Gen 4Runner. The lexus seems more nimble capable and comfortable compared the 4Runner, but the 4Runner feels so solid.

[@MrHarey31]

​@Low760 did you watch the video? Jason raves about the 550

[@Marrakesh940]

Omg this was so well filmed and edited. I am in awe, I haven't seen such a quality video in a long time, and yes, it's the first time I have stumbled across this channel!

[@gavinwomersley2054]

My mum and dad towed their 3.5t off-road caravan ALL over Australia with a 200 series. Never let them down. Dad is also a Wagner fan and will be impressed by both the production values and the music choice. Congratulations Hagerty on truely benchmark content.

[@Mpayne1472]

The 70 is amazing. We rattle around in one travelling around Kenya

[@victorkreig6089]

the 70 series really is the best in all of their lineups

[@NateTheMeh]

The cinematography, editing, coloring, and sound design in these videos is truly inspiring.

[@Pablorizzcobar]

One of the most brilliant automotive videos I’ve ever watched

[@lizowilliam013]

As much as I appreciate the accuracy in this video, I think Americans can't even begin to comprehend what Land Cruiser is to rest of the world.

[@bororobo3805]

ToyotasOfWar 😂😂😂

[@carlnilssonyoung8961]

american toyota line up is a totally different thing, they don't understand what is the toyota outside of america.

[@malkuper]

absolutely! this is a PRADO. The whole premise that this isn't a good Land Cruiser is completely wrong... the rest of world already knows Prado's are lightweight.

[@henkstols9326]

I suspect thats why they calling the vehicles short comings out, dont have the Toyota blinkers on.

[@82muli]

​@@malkuperPrado always been a LC, 200/300 series owners look down on em just like LX owners look down on Sahara owners. Usually "couldn't afford it right"?

[@tomboynton7696]

I learned how to drive in 1975 in a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 (and drove it for many years). I have had a 1978 FJ40 since 1990 and a 2014 FJ Cruiser since 2017 so I know Toyota's history. I have had a 2024 Land Cruiser LC250 for six months now and love it. There are some valid points in this video (rear package height) but the looks and feel of this truck are not as bad as this video sounds. The hybrid 4-cylinder engine makes plenty of power when needed. I feel like the previous Land Cruisers turned into million-dollar grocery getters and the 2024 is going a bit back to the LC200/100 roots. People asked for a bit less pompous, a bit better mileage, and a smaller price tag. We'll see how the LC250 evolves going forward.

[@Vno27]

I work at a mine in Canada and we have a fleet of 70 series Land Cruisers for underground use. It’s pretty cool driving one of these up a freshly blasted muck pile while over a mile underground.

[@aprtur]

Those mine trucks are a very interesting branch of 70 series in and of themselves - aren't a lot of them electric? Or did I see some examples where they were experimenting with that?

[@Vno27]

@ They’re modified by Miller Technology and yes they do offer Electric versions. Ours are diesel 6 Cylinders with a stick shift though.

[@ag690]

I've seen these at baffin, and wondered how can I buy one lol. Turns out, you can't. You are probably at baffin or one of the diamond mines up north.

[@twomstone_17]

@@ag690 There are some old ones sold off by mines but they are rare, and would need a transmission swap as it's a weird transmission for low speed towing mine work with a few different reverse gears.

[@victorkreig6089]

the mining industry is the only thing that has kept the 70 series in production, you can thank Australia for that they wanted to kill it off years ago

[@paulmshanga3310]

Video production ✔️ Story line ✔️ This is top-notch 👌 👏🏽 production

[@aaronfrankie16]

8:13 Exactly! Richard Hammond (Top Gear/The Grand Tour) once said during the Bolivia Special, '...There are many things that can get you there, but the Land Cruiser will always get you home...' Everytime I think of that phrase, I get chills. The Land Cruiser has my respect 👍🏼

[@jxpd7898]

Sad that cruiser didn't get to make it home after falling down that sand dune though

[@douglasbullet6456]

@jxpd7898 Lets remember that Hammond was driving it

[@krover01]

Range Rover, the most unreliable car ended up being the most reliable 😂

[@livingstonekot757]

Landrover, the most reliable at being unreliable 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DMSVICAU]

@@krover01 and If you BelieveTopGear (even though it got Damaged Twice) the Toyota 250 Prado is a Better Off-Roader than the Grenadier and The G-Wagon

[@misterpotato4775]

thought I misssed this video cause I've watched every jason camissa videos in hagerty already. Land Cruiser letsgoooooooooo

[@yadivindersingh2417]

The best Landcruiser video ever. I felt as if watched a very immersive documentary. Great Job!

[@johnmccluskey4364]

Best review I’ve seen in ages. Well edited, informative, even entertaining. Great job.

[@randyhochstein8455]

I’ve owned my FJ-40 for 47 years. I live in the north eastern US where they use salt on the roads in winter. Therefore, the original body eventually succumbed to ravenous rust. I made the decision to switch to a fiberglass body, and it was the best modification I could have made. Lighter, equally as durable, practically zero maintenance or corrosion. Of course the purists think it’s an abomination, but I would do it again without a second thought. Greatly extended the life of the old FJ-40. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@victorkreig6089]

The purists are also running out of parts they can cry all they want, good on yah

[@adeelahmed1319]

The FJ40 river crossing at 8:10 (Kiwi Plates) is still road registered and on its third owner now.

[@James-eg3nf]

Absolutely love the production quality on this, especially the Raisers of the Lost Ark-style music. Your production team is amazing.

[@JaydeepDave12]

You are awesome!! You solved all my confusions in just few minutes. No one can compete your channel.

[@karacha]

Man, this is what I call a high-quality video. Just brilliant! What a way to start my morning...thanks Jason!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Fun Fact: The last Land Cruiser 200 was selling only 2-3,000 units per year. My guess is that the 'wrong' Land Cruiser will sell at 10-20 times the pace. One thing Toyota definitely got wrong with the new 250/ Prado and GX is the deletion of the traditional 40/20/40 second row. I hope buyers discover this DOWNGRADE before they try to pack skis or fishing rods for the first time. The same brain cramp fault has been built into the new 4Runner. 🤨 Edit: 29,000 sold in 2024.

[@samuelharmoko250]

ig the other thing to remember is the 200 is a different market spot, the old market spot of the Land Cruiser has been starting to shift to the sequoia for some time now

[@tommy516]

@@rightlanehog3151 Toyota has a lot of those faults recently. It’s so infuriating and disappointing.

[@datownkidd]

I honestly don't think thr new land cruiser will sell well honestly

[@diltzm]

I'll never forgive the deletion of the split tailgate. I loved that on my 80 RIP.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@diltzm The Prado has had a door style tailgate for decades which permitted a tailgate-mounted spare and fuel capacity up to 40 gallons. The Land Cruiser 250 and GX have pop up rear glass but the new Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX don't even offer that feature.

[@TheStorkSR]

Nothing like waking up to a new Icons. The Land Cruiser Heritage Museum is incredibly cool and filled with true car nerds and absolutely worth a stop, if for no other reason than they let Jason of all people touch things and film there 😂

[@That_AuCh_Geek]

"Indestructible!" *tries to yank off a piece of a classic* 😅

[@vincentrobinet2713]

Wow! Beautifully shot, well researched, well written and masterfully edited! A thoroughly enjoyable viewing experience...thank you!

[@thomas735]

All the new Land Cruiser needs is an inline 6 and it’ll be perfect.

[@Ethan2xm85]

I'm sitting next to a 5.7 Land Cruiser as we speak...can't say I don't love that engine too. :)

[@samuelharmoko250]

there rlly is no way to buy it when you can get the gx with a much better engine and third row (but not on the overtrail for no reason)

[@tommy516]

They already have that it’s called the GX550 and it’s not perfect!

[@TheImperfectGuy]

oops! All detuned BMW B58s!!

[@thomas735]

@ how so? People seem to like them?

[@ctk4949]

I'm thinking some people in the comments did not watch the whole video, he does talk about the Prado. lol

[@KuroRyuu86]

He did, but not in detail. Prados are not considered a flagship vehicle. The 300 series is. Midrange engine, all time 4wd. Not selectable like the 300 etx etc

[@user-yl9vs9eh1w]

@@KuroRyuu86 j150,j200,j250 and j300 have the same full time AWD setup with lockable center torsen diff. Only difference in this particular detail is that GCC and JDM 200&300 offer optional front locker on most trims.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Are you suggesting some people comment without watching the video? Surely this would never happen on KZbin. 😉

[@noctilucent7396]

The Prado is the most nimble land cruiser of all. 👑

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@noctilucent7396 The 2 door Prado was the most nimble Prado of all.

[@TWOxTONE_773]

This is a great way to start my morning.

[@kieranmalloch5730]

Stunning video, amazing camera work, editing, grade, story, cutaways, music choice…. So bloody good. Well done.

[@xGigaSPx]

My family is big on being loyal to Toyota with my dad still dailying his 2000 Land Cruiser. I was severely disappointed when the newest gen Land Cruiser introduced coming with only a 4 cylinder, but I was definitely most impressed with the amazing production Hagerty had on this video showcasing the lineage of Land Cruisers! The new GX550 is a jawdropping change in defining the Land Cruiser series that I'm happy being here to show the lineage truly continuing still despite the different name.

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

You have to give Toyota credit, this fantastic product helped shaped the world and deserves the Iconic following.

[@Ihateironyanddumbusernames]

Actually Toyota copied jeeps design from WW2 and copied Chevy's i6 engine design. So credit really goes to the Americans who didn't punish the Japanese after the war but let them join the free market. It's really similar to the Chinese knockoffs we see now but even worse considering captured jeeps from WW2 were revers engineered by the Japanese military

[@griffins750]

*Is shaping* you mean...The UN still uses 70s Series Landcruisers for their support and medical vehicles.

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

@@griffins750 My bad, what I was trying to say was, the Landcruiser throughout history helped shaped the world. The new model just came out, again my bad🙂

[@griffins750]

@@SquidwardhatesEVs I’m not disagreeing with you buddy, my point is that the Landcruiser in one form or another is going to continue to help shape the world for decades to come.

[@SquidwardhatesEVs]

@@griffins750 Cool👍

[@garyperkins2345]

Jason makes the best content on youtube. full stop. *One correction, when you say Landcruisers are effortless, thats totally not true, ive had a bj60 for 38 years, and it is the slowest car on the road, it does not merge at highway speed, it does not pass anything, it has just a tad over 80hp. the truck needs 100% effort all the time

[@jancksLC]

@@garyperkins2345 I concur. I owned a 1971 FJ40 Land Cruiser. It topped out at about 50mph. Loved it but it was slow, very slow.

[@benw5022]

Yeah I wrote this above too. His primary beef appears to be that the engine is underpowered and noisy, but that’s pretty true to form for the old Land Cruisers.

[@litesaber54yi3]

As usual. Beautifully executed Jason. And the music, especially at the end was amazing. Keep up the great work

[@davidrivera2165]

Jason Cammisa and Anthony Esposito are the real new version of the OG Top Gear team. Smart writing, fantastic cinematography and a load full of product info. Hagerty, hold on tight to these guys.

[@Frankmejor]

I've grown up watching car reviews on youtube and I must say that the production value of this videos is always top notch, but this is just sublime. I loved how ypu used the soundtrack and allowed it to be ever present without making hard to hear Jason.

[@bonjournaste]

In hindsight, the 100 series was criminally underrated.

[@CoachERichardson]

Not by me…I’m still daily driving the one I bought new in 2007. Many hard core LC enthusiasts swear by the 80 Series due to its solid axle and locking diffs. But I came across a fellow in Colorado who does off-road tours in both an 80 Series and a 100 Series. He says that his 100 Series is 99% as capable off road as the 80 Series. On road, it’s no contest - the 100 Series is much quicker and far more comfortable.

[@noeflores5794]

No mention of the LX700h Overtrail...aka the 300 series GR Sport..aka...The true Landcruiser that is coming to the US Q1 2025. Price is $115k. Triple locked, third row, 33'

[@rkn989]

Love the cinematic 21:9 video format! Felt like I was watching a cinematic masterpiece!

[@wanglelife]

The writing, the Indiana Jones themes, and the cinematography. Chef's kiss.

[@bloodyarch9765]

In Australia the Prado is sold as a 2.8l diesel. Much better motor than the petrol hybrid it appears. And the 300 is the king. The GX 550 is very cool though!!

[@MrHarey31]

Is the GX550 based on a 250 or 300?

[@bloodyarch9765]

@MrHarey31 it's based on the 250. In Australia it's $30k more than the 250.

[@bloodyarch9765]

It's basically a 250 with a 300 engine

[@mediavantage9782]

The cinematic music score added so much value to the soundtrack and production: well done sir. Great editing, great research. Thank you.

[@istp1967]

Originally in Australia, Theiss Bros Ltd. were building the massive Snowy mountains hydro- electric dam and needed a fleet of 4x4s to ferry supplies up the mountain. They initially ordered 200 units over a period of 4 years -- paid in advance mind you; but both Jeep and Land Rover declined the contract! Toyota, eager to establish a reputation; tendered the contract and sent 50 LandCruisers apparently without at their own expense! Theiss Bros. Ltd. were so impressed by the LandCruisers and Toyota's commitment to service; that they signed them up as the main vehicle supplier for all government and engineering projects. So Toyota gained a legendary following Downuda!

[@huss1205]

This latest 250 LC is sold here in Europe with a 2.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine that hardly makes 200hp. In Sweden, the price is crazy, it starts at about what is equal to around $90K...

[@user-yl9vs9eh1w]

Dutch price is 200k euro 😂

[@huss1205]

@user-yl9vs9eh1w you are kidding? That's a price of a good apartment...

[@-DC-]

80k here in 🇬🇧 for the Diesel.

[@huss1205]

@@-DC- that's above $100K probably...

[@ErwinDoorenspleet]

In Switzerland you can buy officially a 230 hp / 600 Nm version of the 2.8 diesel. It is not that bad. OK, it sounds agricultural but you can drive 160 km/h with 2200 rpm all day. The same engine was available in the J150 which I have in my garage. I would love to have a V8 but this engine is in everyday use totally fine. Maybe the whole environment ‚shit‘ like egr is affecting the cars long time service cost.

[@abdulrahmansulieman8839]

The best thing about being in Sudan that you get to drive all of them simultaneously😋

[@trentonjohnson1906]

Hands down one of the best land cruisers reviews I've watched! You did a phenomenal job putting this together

[@jeremynoble931]

The best automotive journalism - research, script, cinematography, sound, everything...

[@tobyfellas6086]

Owner of a LX570, there is this inner peace you get in which you combine luxury with reliability. Plus I take mine off-road. It is so comfortable on the trails. There is nothing like it that can blend mud slinging performance and off road reliability with proper luxury

[@henrymach]

In Brazil we had the 40 series Land Cruisers renamed 'Bandeirante'. We had the short cab, the long cab and the pickup and they all used Diesel engines

[@phani.05]

This man got all my respect for the video, a definitely re-watch video waiting for the next video on icons

[@seanteh7120]

The Most Reliable of reliable vehicles - Land Cruiser. In my eyes the Range Rover looks better but it's nowhere near the Cruiser for longevity, reliability n resale value. After 15 years of hard use, Land Cruiser is still valuable n unbelievably dependable. Long Live The King.

[@scandinavia6271]

@@seanteh7120 Let’s not get carried away here; I sincerely doubt the 4 cylinder hybrid will have the same residual value in 15 years. First of all; the vehicle is overpriced compared to the 4Runner, secondly; The drivetrain is struggling - it’s most likely not a 500k mile drive train - and finally; The high residual value of the LC70/80/200 has to do with the LC badge - the problem is that the new LC is not a “real Land Cruiser” (as brilliantly documented in this video)

[@lsj6721]

@@scandinavia6271 for most people, as long as it is a toyota, they will worship it for its "reliability."

[@Lav-v9c]

@@scandinavia6271 It still better than any of the range rover crap

[@phuzz00]

Buy a Range Rover if you want your mechanic to love you.

[@DontEatCream]

Can't wait for the "I was wrong about the 2024 Land Cruiser" video to hit my feed in 10 months

[@skiptastic1000]

Canada received the 70 series for a couple years in n the 80’s with the 3B diesel engine. Was my high school truck, 2 door SWB and 24 volt electrics. Wish we still had that

[@rightlanehog3151]

I just learned the other day the American Chicken Tax is applicable to 2 door SUVs as well as the pickups and vans that are always discussed when the subject 🐔comes up. As Canadians, we could have had 2 door Toyota SUVs shipped from Japan along with our 4Runners, GXs and LXs all these years and paid nothing beyond the standard 2 or 3% tariff.

[@orthodentalgrupoodontologi9525]

The 24 volt is only for start

[@adityasingh1657]

Great ending of the year by hagerty , wish start of the next year will be amazing too

[@NZBrayden]

Ah I am beginning to see why Toyota failed with this “Land Cruiser”. I am from Australia so it is a Prado over here, and I agree that it is rubbish. Toyota tried to take the Prado to the US market by making the Prado more Land Cruiser like, but in the process removed the things people liked about the Prado while failing to add the things people liked about the Land Cruiser. Thus in the end making this horrible monster, and in the Australian market it is worse, we don’t even get a full hybrid but a rubbish “mild” hybrid with ad blu😒. Oh and our Lexus variants cost a lot more on top of the already ridiculous price of this new Prado monster. Also thank you for the very well done breakdown of this great family of cars now being ruined by current Toyota.

[@waki0069]

@@NZBrayden maybe ask ur lawmakers why cars have to be like that right now

[@E39M5SPEED]

Don’t tell any GX550 fanboys on Facebook groups that they drive a $80k Prado . They will absolutely flip the F out 😂.

[@championslayers]

Wow! I’ve been watching KZbin videos since its inception. I have never seen a better produced video than this. Also, very informative.

[@jayvaunmanos9673]

This is not just a review-it’s impeccable storytelling, paired with outstanding audio and visuals. Great work, Jason, and the rest of Team Hagerty!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

As a "200 series" LX 570 owner I loved this video and history given along with inclusion of so many actual examples. It's great having a truck my family does mall runs in knowing it won't ever leave them stranded or unable to make it home. We tow boats, take trips, and it's amazing. And with the Lexus touches it really makes it a super comfortable place to be. Toyota reliability and Land Crusier capability is truly awesome.

[@Low760]

Very capable going to the shops and hitting curbs yes!

[@mediocreman2]

Yeah, the engine will keep running unless your coolant isn't changed often enough and your engine overheats and warps not only the head, but the entire block. Then you need a new engine, which is surprisingly common and VERY expensive, and don't even get me started on the rust.

[@gazelom]

​@@mediocreman2 Sour grapes. You're over here complaining that if you don't properly maintain a vehicle, gasp, you could cause problems. 🤦🏻‍♂️ The 570 is an amazing vehicle.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

@Low760 knock on wood we haven't curbed it, and it has seen some dirt roads in our travels, but yup primarily parking lots and highways. But I will say it gets lots of use, all three rows, towing, packed up for trips. I'm glad we got it used so we don't have to worry about a little dirt or a scuff here and there on the interior. I don't think it will ever be sold unless it hard some terrible issue out of nowhere. Only 90K on it so plenty of life for it to live.

[@KanoValentine]

I will still love the Land Cruiser.

[@TheForbs999]

This is my first time watching your videos. What an amazing review. Loved everything about it. Music, style, reference to history. Keep it up.

[@loganquest8638]

Why isn’t this video in movie theaters? It’s ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! 👏 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IN EVERY SINGLE ASPECT. I’m mesmerized. What a glorious video! Thank you guys!

[@mikobel7131]

23 seconds in and I’m already ooooohing.

[@CoopaCoop]

No third row and a 4 cylinder turbo replacing the V8 is a bold move lol. New one looks pretty damn good too, but they totally dropped the ball on the majority of the rest. This should of been called FJcruiser

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes or LC 250 prado , same with Nissan patrol sold as the lame name armada

[@ShadowBend]

Especially when you consider reports of the new LC getting meh fuel economy. I know the hybrid system adds tons of torque but the old 4.6L GX didn't really have a torque problem. I like the look of the new GX/LC, and even prefer the interior of the LC, but the hybrid system adds cost and doesn't really provide better user experience.

[@The-fs5wn]

Never mention that monstrosity ever again. Haven’t seen one in a long time, hope I don’t have to. Outside of the Nissan Cube, it’s the ugliest car in the US right now.

[@99toyotacorolla]

or they could've just brought the Prado name in the U.S., but even then the Prado being sold in the U.S. doesn't make any sense in the first place since the 4Runner already occupies that space in the market. Toyota USA should've just stuck to their guns and not bring back the LC name in their market-or they could've done what the rest of their population wanted, and it's to bring the LC300 in their soil.

[@divyanshudhruw3180]

Hats off to the hard work, the video, narration, camera work, editing, sound design everything was amazing

[@smclynden]

Only 2 mistakes I found, the 80 series was 1990-1997, not 2007 that was the 100 series (1998-2007) And they showed a close up of an IFS suspension when taking about the 80, which had a solid front and rear on coils... Other than that this is a masterpiece...

[@erickfiallos6772]

Not a mistake, in south america we got the 80 series in production till 2007, it was built in venezuela and sold in all southamerica. The last model was out of the assembly line in 2007.

[@kimpeter7934]

Correction 80 series is 1991-1997.

[@orthodentalgrupoodontologi9525]

The name im venezuela toyota burbuja. Only for local Market and produced until 2007

[@erickfiallos6772]

@@orthodentalgrupoodontologi9525 not only for local market, they sold it in many countries in the region.

[@fo3]

The 105 series replaced the solid axle 80 series. Some people don't like the 100 series looks but if all the 80 series around you are rusted out Australia had the option of the 100 series body on an 80 series frame - the 105 series. It looked like a 100 series body wise, but had 80 underneath. The 100 - 200 - 300 was a new luxury wagon line made more for touring and towing. The 80 series ended 1997, the 105 series was 1998 - 2004 (5?) in Australia - where we got Toyota of Japan built imports so I can't speak for other local factories. But down here if you want an old solid axle off roader LC you have to first choose if you want the classic pre 1998 80 series look or if you don't mind a discount with a newer build date, likely better paint and less rust to buy a 105 series :)

[@ChazyBhai]

Cinematic is on top❤

[@Mrmaniqs]

Let it be known that HAGERTY is the best Auto Show on all media platforms hands down.

[@schinken893]

I love Landcruiser, when I was a boy my father owned one, painted it metallic blue and put beautiful chrome wheels on it ❤ soft top (black) I should add:)

[@lionsheperdmaster]

As a Toyota LandCruiser 70series owner in the pacific i say big thank you on behalf of my country n people for a timeless documentary . instantly hooked from the first second . Blessings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 aka the LandCruiser country 🙏🏽

[@hoilst265]

Toyota (it's rumoured) were toying with the idea of discontinuing the 70-series sale in Australia. Toyota Australia told them that would be, pretty much, signing Toyota Australia's death warrant. Every single 4WD track has been carved out by a 70-series - sorry, Jeepies: your vehicle's too fat for most Aussie tracks.

[@prayasdash]

Toyota didn't get the 2024 Land Cruiser wrong. Take a look at the middle east and asian countries where the actual LC300 is being sold. The actual beast is the LC300, the Prado is just made to make Americans happy with a smaller and kinda more city driven Land Cruiser. Americans didn't like the LC200 much, so Toyota didn't launch that, instead got the Prado.

[@samuelharmoko250]

the problem is the 250 is just obsolete because of the gx

[@prayasdash]

I wouldn't disagree, the GX certainly boasts a more captivating design and superior features compared to the 250. People might draw similar comparisons between the LC300 and the LX600, as the latter offers significantly more luxury and advanced technology than the J300 Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser, true to its heritage, remains minimalistic and purpose-built. It’s equipped with just enough features for daily usability, catering to an entirely different audience. If features are your priority, the Lexus version or a Range Rover would be more suitable choices. However, the Land Cruiser is designed for a raw, unfiltered experience. Having seen the LC300 multiple times, I must say its sheer presence and appeal are unmatched. It appears substantially larger than a typical Defender or even a Range Rover. But beyond its commanding presence, the Land Cruiser excels in off-road capability, which remains its defining characteristic. Interestingly, the LC250 Prado seems to offer more features than the LC300, which highlights Toyota’s different approach to the models. Perhaps Toyota could have considered launching the LC300 in the U.S., but they opted to introduce a more feature-rich version instead. So...ya

[@noctilucent7396]

The Prado is the most nimble land cruiser of all. All hail the king 🤴

[@MrHarey31]

Did you watch the video? In the US the Lexus is the rebadged LC300

[@I_dont_read_responses]

@prayasdash "did not like" and "couldn't afford" are two different things. When a 4Runner could be had for $36,000 and Land Cruiser 200 was $86,000, thats quite a stretch for many. Then you have the Sequoia, that was even bigger and could be had for $55,000 or there about. That's not even going into GX460s or LX570 (the latter of which had the same msrp as a 200 so of course more people who could afford an $86,000 vehicle - chose the Lexus).

[@unknownd7409]

0:25 i hope that door sound closing was edited in... it does not really sound reassuring

[@duancoviero9759]

Gotta cut material costs buddy, sounds like I closed the door to my daughter's Easy-Bake oven.

[@TelosDextroza]

@@duancoviero9759 🤣🤣🤣

[@adangelo66]

@unknownd7409 Toyota, Subaru, and Nissan have extremely thin door skins. That’s what you’re hearing

[@robotekusa]

Thats the first thing I noticed about the new Toyota trucks is the doors and just about everything feels like a Saturn from the 90's

[@MrCy101]

@@duancoviero9759 😂😂😂

[@StaceJohnson]

I always love the history presented in the Icons series. Best motoring series on KZbin. Thank you.

[@joemartino6976]

With some of that video footage and music, I was expecting Indiana Jones to pop out at any moment. Great stuff.

[@growlith6969]

I realized after watching FortNine that practically all short form videos go well with a theme, this was no different.