Is The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Really Worth It Off Road?

Since its introduction in the U.S. market in 1958, the Land Cruiser evolved over the years from the legendary two-door models. These early models featured solid front and rear axles on leaf springs, and the boxy look with a flat roof, short overhangs, and “TOYOTA” grilles became iconic. The 40 Series with its fold-down front windshield, white roof, and rear jump seats to was the last generation to be sold in the States and the capable yet fully loaded 200 Series, which combined Land Cruiser’s unbreakable strength with premium luxury features.
Now, Land Cruiser stays true to its heritage, returning as a high-quality off-roader at a more accessible price point that will take a wider range of customers on numerous backcountry adventures across the globe.
The First Edition grade limited to 5,000 units for North America and comes equipped with round heritage LED headlamps, roof rack, rock rails, and exclusive interior design plus two-tone paint.
* Powered by i-FORCE MAX turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that produces 326 horsepower, 465 lb.-ft. of torque.
* Available 12.3-inch touchscreen displays latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system and Multi Terrain Monitor.
* First Edition grade limited to 5,000 units for North America and comes equipped with round heritage LED headlamps, roof rack, rock rails, and exclusive interior design.
* Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard on all models.
* Its sibling is the Lexus GX - we showed you
* Beyond Zero Vision
Starting price $55,950
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00:00 2024 #Toyota #landcruiser
00:57 First Edition
04:31 Interior details
07:48 Engine specs
08:38 Test drive off road
10:55 Cargo space
11:54 Competitors
12:11 price
Co-driver @alvazqueztv

[@robertsommer9054]

Can’t beat Toyota reliability. Great job blending old and new styling. Thank you Lauren

[@germanium1872]

I'm so glad square cars are back in style

[@J0SCH]

Good information in a relatively concise format, however almost every shot shown pertaining to a specific feature or callout you mentioned was for the incorrect trim/model.

[@thereluctanthireling]

Love it, hope it will live up to the Land Cruiser name.

[@user-iq3th6ff6q]

What is that beeping from?

[@ShinobiTekken]

Down the road you are looking at a more complex engine to repair and lots of parts that could fail

[@FreedomAtRisk]

Lauren where are you from I'm fascinated with your accent and want to place it. Thanks

[@CarCoachReports]

I’m from Detroit but live in the Midwest.

[@Lexusgx550]

But is it worth 70k? Or stuck with 4Runner ?

[@N1WP]

No v6 is a hell of a disappointment!

[@markshattis6957]

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[@CarCoachReports]

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[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

I call it the Land Bruiser.

[@Add-yo-thots]

The cloth seats in the base is the BEST, now if only it had the option of a sunroof/moonroof!

[@KemApak]

Lauren it is not first edition, the one you are showing is the Land Cruiser edition, just fyi. Great video, thank you.

[@CarCoachReports]

I show all 3 in the full video

[@ignignxkt]

No one spends this kind of money to immediately take off road. Same reason why you usually only see older JK Rubicons or newer Sport model Jeeps off-roading. People only take cheaper things to where they can be damaged easily. This, defenders, hummers and new 75+ dollar Jeeps are all parking lot kings that’ll be offroaded by their second or third owner. If Toyota wants to make an afffordable off roader again, I’m all ears. But this is a joke.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

YES we DO spend on new SUVs like this and take them directly off road! Lexus GX460 and GX550 included! 😃

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Oh yes we do! Took our GX brand new off road and never stopped

[@onthebuses]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍷📡🍷🇺🇸

[@wrzl1675]

The DIESEL answer ….. Toyota doesn’t make their own diesels and never has, Yanmar makes them and they don’t bow to the emissions crowd. Yanmar is in the states in tractor and marine only. No Yanmar is a shame because they’re outstanding but I’d bet the price tag would be even further staggering.

[@tl9760]

I’ll never buy electric or hybrid

[@ignignxkt]

Lol hybrid. Yeah, no.

[@rmb1]

That front ugly plastic bumper is horrible. What an over priced joke.

[@user-bd9lw9jp9t]

toyota is outdated and ugly

[@Add-yo-thots]

The "Pretty Boys" will be left behind, with failed transmissions and engine!