My Week with the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

I spend a week with the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser to see what it's like to live with. I discovered that there's still a lot to like about the Land Cruiser but I do have a couple minor complaints to go along with the one big problem the Land Cruiser has. What do you think about the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser?
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[@wg5331]

I could see these topping around 55-58K. 70 is a slap in the face. The fact the GX exists at the same price makes the slap even harder.

[@dmiller9786]

You haven't compared the vehicles

[@crushbaseball4270]

Yes, buy a base overTrail Lexus over the land cruiser mid trim with the premium package there exactly the same price actually the GX might be cheaper which makes no sense because the Lexus is supposed to be more money since you’re paying for the premium brand 🤣

[@coryrood]

@@crushbaseball4270 That GX doesn't have: real leather, memory seats, 3 zone hvac, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, wireless phone charger, cool box, HUD. All of which are standard on the Land Cruiser w/Premium Package. The GX also has worse approach and departure angles, which if you're looking at the OT, should be a consideration.

[@crushbaseball4270]

@@coryrood what is funny is I don’t care about half those features and because Toyota doesn’t let you order the vehicle you want you have to get lucky with what shows up to a dealership. Also, I don’t care for real leather. The memory seats would be nice but as long as I have power seats, that’s fine. The adjustable steering wheel I don’t need powered as long as it’s manual. It’s fine. I don’t care for the wireless phone charger. I hate the cool box because your center consul is now a refrigerator instead of using it to store normal things which I use it for. If Toyota just made the 1958, Land Cruiser with the ability to option it with a better interior instead of hard plastic basically everywhere and cloth seats replaced synthetic leather at least that would be what I would buy, Also, I like the OT GX actually comes with actual off-road tires from the factory unlike the LC. But I still prefer the look of the LC over the OT GX. That is just my opinion

[@coryrood]

@@crushbaseball4270 to each their own, but if we're going to compare them, it's fair to point out that the LC has more features per dollar spent than the GX.

[@caliwong]

Wow the pricing between the GX and the Land Cruiser is so crazy! I am sure the Land Cruiser brand will command a lot of loyalty but it's hard to objectively choose the Toyota over the Lexus at this point.

[@im_an_alvani]

I’m pretty confused about what they’re doing as well, and I say that as a huge Land Cruiser fan.

[@jdrein9511]

When you equip them as closely as possible, the GX/LC price gap widens. There is a lot of overlap though. I went for the LC, but it wasn't an easy call. It was less about cost for me than it was mileage and interior layout.

[@JokerG16]

Honestly, i don’t see this Land Cruiser lasting long. too much overlap between this, the 4Runner, and GX.

[@dmiller9786]

The interior of the LC premium is nicer than the Lexus. Don't know what happened at Lexus.

[@holdthebeans]

Its the new FJ Cruiser with 4 doors

[@user-qp4ox8le5o]

Except the Fj Cruiser could be had with a manuell

[@eddieg6436]

WAY too expensive for what you get!!! $72K?!?……for THAT?!? (and I’m a Toyota fan). Vehicle should be $55K. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@dcrijo]

@@eddieg6436 Yeah dude I saw one of the road yesterday and it definitely DOES NOT look like a 75k vehicle..definitely closer to 50-55k range. Toyota is bugging...You're better off going for the new Traverse, Pilot, Telluride, X90/X70...

[@guy420man]

@@eddieg6436 it’s is 55k, starting price.

[@guy420man]

@Task-Failed-Sucessfully just stating facts and you fools shouldn’t be surprised by car prices these days.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

Inflation is up 20% the last 4 years so you shouldn’t be surprised by the high price.

[@canto_v12]

@@dcrijo None of those cars that you listed are really tough truck-frame rigs though. All of them are better road *cars*, but not better SUVs. The money went into the off-roading hardware.

[@maxmillion125]

I absolutely love the way this car looks, I really enjoy how detailed your reviews are and you mention the mpg's it gets

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, I'm glad you like them!

[@kyle_throws_tools]

We've owned a LC with premium package for about a month now. The wife insisted on the next vehicle being a hybrid SUV (and she likes boxy SUVs) which is why we got one. Our fuel economy is the same as yours. It's been getting a lot of highway miles, but those are 75mph Texas highway miles so maybe that's why? Overall I really like driving it. The powertrain is smooth and very torquey. I actually prefer it to the V6 hybrid powertrain in the the Sequoia and Tundra. The ride and seats are comfortable, and the interior feels put together much better than the American-built Toyotas. I've been impressed by the JBL stereo, and the ball chiller seats are working normally for me. I do have some gripes though. Interior storage sucks, especially considered to my Ram 1500. It's crazy that there's no sunglass holder, and the sun visors are puny. Also the infotainment is annoying to navigate because there's no fixed menu bar to switch from Carplay to the Toyota interface. It looks like the Lexus has one, so hopefully they update that. A tune knob would've been nice too. The ADAS works great. The gauges have more customization than is probably needed. Hoping to try out the off-road features soon.

[@user-qp4ox8le5o]

Hybrid SUV is a contradiction in terms.

[@drivingsports]

I've had my First Edition for a couple months now, and I'm currently getting about 19mpg with super-heavy E-Load tires.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience so far!

[@crushbaseball4270]

Also 19.5 mpg on premium gas is not good at all for a 4 cylinder turbo hybrid

[@brianwestlake1472]

I have an LC250 and am averaging 17-18mpg…with a light foot. Fuel economy rating is definitely misleading/a mystery. Lots of owners also reporting mpg averages below 20mpg. But other than that I’m loving my 250.

[@yankeesaugust]

I have been starting to see this around town where I live in Vermont, sharp looking vehicle for sure

[@aaronc6070]

The Cool Box was just called The Box before Matt Maran got in.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Hahaha

[@yosvi85]

There's no justification for the Land Cruiser other than wanting a Land Cruiser.. Just like the Avalon, why buy that car when the ES350 offers so much more. I would always take a Lexus over a Toyota simply because when it comes to dealer service Lexus is superior.

[@JoseR-bw2gs]

The best one to get is the entry level one at $58k. The next level up is $65k to $70k and top is $78K.

[@psyberiusblack]

They’re tacking on $5k markups on these in my area. Better off getting a GX550 Overtrail for less money and more car.

[@coryrood]

How many miles were on this loaner? Our personal LC seemed to have some programming changes that happened after 1-2k miles that changed how the hybrid system was utilized and fuel mileage improved tremendously. Went from getting 19ish like you said, to now getting 24-25. Your comparison to the GX is missing some key pieces in the premium+ that the LC Premium gets.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

IIRC this one was under 1k miles. I hope it improves as the miles accumulate, glad to hear that's the case with yours at least. What does the GX Premium+ not have that the LC Premium does? They seemed pretty similar to me.

[@coryrood]

@@MattMaranMotoring the GX doesn't include a HUD, 3 zone HVAC, digital rear view mirror, cool box, or real leather. the LC premium has all of those. You can option a GX will all of that(except the 3 zone HVAC), but then they aren't even close in price then.

[@xaionik]

So much for that hybrid system. That fuel economy sucks.

[@elyj.8612]

I don't get why a 4 cylinder with a hybrid system returns 19,5 MPG in mostly highway as you said. I also hear the same from other reviewers, so it doesn't seem like a specific problem on one example, instead a reality of real life gas consumption. I own a 2025 GV80 6 cylinder bi-turbo which is heavier, more luxurious, powerful and with 3 rows of seats, and I average 22 MPGs on mixing driving, constantly doing better than the EPA ratings, so something is wrong with this power train tuning or function. I'm looking to the Land Cruiser as a second SUV in my household because is more capable off-road, but this MPG situation is making me think in the alternatives with 6 cylinders like the GX or the upcoming Armada Pro-X. Why to have the complication of a hybrid if you are not getting better efficiency?

[@MeGaTrOn361-j6d]

JBL audio in Toyotas should not cost extra with their below average performance.

[@drn13355]

They always suck. I have no idea why Toyota sticks with them.

[@Chang916]

“19.5 mpg” rookie numbers. Subaruwrxfan would have gotten it to single digits 😂😂😂

[@user-qp4ox8le5o]

I miss Subaruwrxfan 😢

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Lol

[@joeschlepp]

Toyota tunes the engines in the land cruiser for power over fuel economy

[@jongeephotography]

Are you stating your mpg based on what the vehicle info system says, or actually filling the tank and figuring your mileage manually?

[@liveinthesky3118]

@@jongeephotography I'm sure he's using the onboard trip computer.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I just go off what the system says. It should be pretty accurate. I don't fill up these vehicles usually unless a burn through a whole tank of gas and need to keep driving it.

[@georgetown8986]

Great review. The reason is the Landcruiser nameplate is a prestigious nameplate with history. Much more than than the Lexus. Hence the premium price.

[@MrBongsky]

Dont buy a new version of any car, observe first for reviews for 2 to 3 years.The new car is a bound to have problems, then the carmaker tweaks and fixes out the problems. You buy the 2nd improved version, less headaches.

[@drnick40]

I have a Ford F150 Powerboost hybrid. Bigger and heavier vehicle than the LC. Still my average efficiency is 22mpg. And a lot more power… So what’s the point of the 2.4 turbo 4?

[@dmiller9786]

The LC is heavier than your F150

[@joshuahowlett9416]

I remember watching this channel years ago always enjoyed it sorry to see what the KZbin algorithm is doing to the channel views you should explore patrons option and Channel members

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I've had the channel memberships going for 2 years now, it has definitely helped since the views aren't great these days.

[@jalama334]

GX Overtrail w/EKDSS out the door:taxes, tags, doc is $80k You can buy a base or mid trim LC 1958 or LC LC trim for $64K-70K

[@DD-dj4jr]

LC250 has rear ceiling mounted vents - way better for a vehicle of this size. That was a bad decision for the GX Overtrail.

[@tomdoe1234]

Sept is the middle of summer? Quite the post production lag :)

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha yeah I'm running a 2-3 month backlog currently.

[@brendanreary9142]

I would love to buy a GX 550 Overtrail but the nearest Lexus dealer is a solid 4.5 hours away not accounting for Denver area traffic. Meanwhile there is a Toyota dealer less than an hour away. Sadly that makes the Lexus “experience” far less appealing any time dealer service or warranty work needs to be performed.

[@brianw3417]

Nice review. I have an LC LC with Premium. Paid 65… very fortunate. Very happy at that price. I like the GX, not necessarily better, but something not covered in this video is availability. At least by me you can’t get a GX. Long wait.

[@ATLOffroad]

@@brianw3417 What city did you get it for $65k? I see them here in Atlanta in the mid 70k range.

[@brianw3417]

Nashville. My price was not standard, obviously. Got help from a friend.

[@grace.l3]

The point is that lexus service, maintenance, and repairs are much higher than toyota.

[@drippgxd]

The land cruiser we deserved is the 300 series one not this rebadged GX550 that’s overpriced. 300 series would rival the Chevy suburban and the new armada. The one we got is a terrible idea.

[@charlieingrasci8353]

I have the 550 For the few extra thousands go with 550

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

I would never pay that much for an SUV. I don't care it is trendy or not. $70 for a Land Cruiser, HELL NO! Plus, it's a first-year model. The other thing, look how unreliable the new model Tacomas and Tundras turned out. NO WAY!

[@drn13355]

I guess you don't want to be the coolest person in the Whole Foods parking lot.

[@minifunkable]

Not bad of a price. You need to make more $$$

[@venussavage]

Another quality review from M^3 Keep up the good work

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks, will do!

[@aaleexsaalaazaar]

So now the Land Cruiser is the size of a GX, so whats the size of a LX in a toyota?

[@eddieg6436]

Probably the Sequoia

[@johnholst]

It's the Landcruiser 300 that you guys don't get.

[@justinmcroberts4633]

Yes. This Land Cruiser is technically a Prado, sold everywhere else in the world as the Prado (light duty Land Cruiser). The true Land Cruisers are the heavy duty 70 series and the luxury wagon 300 series. We only get the LX600 (300 series) but thats it as far as that goes.

[@jeremysomeone]

It’s an ugly attempt at trying to copy the Defender….at Defender prices. Hard pass.

[@supersteve1585]

Well you cant say there copying the Defender as they were selling the Prado way before it arrived to the states plus defender is much bigger😁

[@doubleclutchonline5811]

Love the vibe of this Land Cruiser. I was excited for it because I really wanted a Bronco but the constant recalls were just too much. However, the engine sounds crude and feels overstressed for a vehicle this size. For what this costs, I stepped up to a Rivian RS1 and got vastly better performance, off-road capability and luxury. This is cool, but it doesn't feel like a $70k-plus vehicle. The Lexus version of this is not attractive. I agree that if you are considering the LC, the base version is the one to get because the shortcomings and virtues are more appropriately paired with the lower price.

[@johnholst]

Normally, your Lexus is just a fancy Toyota and they charge you a lot more for it. But when it's the same price, shouldn't it be a no-brainer?

[@jdrein9511]

If you pay close attention to options, the price gap widens a lot more than Matt suggests here. The LC he is driving is more comparable to an overtrail plus GX. Also, there are some who prefer to not drive a luxury brand. I'm one of them.

[@blu_is500]

Another great review! Is it possible to turn off the 'start/stop' if you find it annoying? Thanks for posting!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I don't think you can turn it off in this since it's a hybrid and that's all baked in in order for it to use the hybrid system.

[@canto_v12]

I think the Land Cruiser Land Cruiser trim without the Premium Package is a better value, at least at MSRP of low 60s.

[@jonbuckley5049]

Wish they would come back with an FJ Cruiser.

[@BrandonCRFC]

The LC and GX are really different, both from their options or the materials used, hence why the price points are so close.

[@im_an_alvani]

Everything on this looks great except for the grill and headlights. Kind of hard to argue against the GX at this point, though.

[@im_an_alvani]

Also needs that dark green paint with the gold emblem package ala the 80-series.

[@Therafester14]

I’d definitely go for the GX it’s way to pricey to justify. Great review!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks!

[@user-qp4ox8le5o]

The raised cargo floor due to the hybrid battery is what kills this for me. Very poorly designed.

[@hongsitu3429]

Well you are paying for an extra powertrain in the landcruiser basically. Lets see what a base GX hybrid will cost. It bet it will START at 70k and that premium plus becomes closer to 78-80k.

[@armandolopez6302]

Looks more like a modern fj

[@aersiul]

You can get a restored classic one for a lot less money.

[@lakeeconcepcion4260]

the seat color is just not accepted for me, id prefer a more lighter color, you dont want ur car to be dark looking internally...😅😅

[@evank2035]

The fuel efficiency is a major disappointment. The pricing and cargo penalty vs the GX just doesn’t make sense unless you’re getting hybrid fuel economy. Not to mention the Lexus vs Toyota dealership and service experience.

[@charlesrogers8420]

I’ll keep my 2022 4Runner limited.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Very cool truck

[@beatifulrewind]

Beautiful love the Huf x toyota

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

I like these things. I get 25mpg in my 2023 also-a-brick 4Runner going a typical 70-72mph on the highway. I think I'd pull higher still in one of these landcruisers, even with the MPG penalty of true full-time 4WD. Where it would shine more for me would be city and offroad, areas where my 4.0L V6 is very thirsty. The 6th gen 4Runner appears to have enough misses for me that if I were to sell my third 4Runner or it was taken from me, a Land Cruiser 250, likely 1958 trim, is probably what I'd get. If they ever offer a cheaper non-hybrid version, I would possibly go for that. By the way, in regards to your LC250 vs GX550 pricing comparison, one of the only ways the LC justifies its side by side price with some of the entry-level GX's is the standard locking rear diff.... which frankly most buyers don't care about.

[@blackwatch7151]

I don't know how you're getting 25 mpg at 70-72 mph. My '24 just averaged 21.9 mpg on a full tank at sea level with no hills driving an average 50 mph. 25 mpg is feathering the gas on a back road going about 40 mph.

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

@@blackwatch7151 altitude may have some to do with it. I drive between 4000-8000ft, less air resistance. Stock sized all terrain tires, very gentle acceleration, seldom use AC, seldom use cruise control, and I bleed speed on uphills rather than forcing downshifts to third gear.

[@2WCapo]

100% GX Overtrail over this

[@sansinutube]

Can you please do a My Week with GM SuperCruise. Would really like to know how consistent and reliable SuperCruise is, beyond the 10-15 minute review videos.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I've covered SuperCruise a few times already from living with it in the CT6, Escalade, Escalade V and others. Every time I've used it it's been hands down the best driver assist system. Reliable and well done.

[@sansinutube]

@@MattMaranMotoring SuperCruse on the Acadia and Traverse may not have been so well executed. Owners have complained of steering wheel shake during super-cruising.

[@supersoup5509]

I get 22 mpg average. 23 if all highway

[@drn13355]

Move over Range Rover. We have a new king of the Whole Foods parking lot.

[@eighty6films]

Lexus experience for Toyota $? It’s a no brainer, you get the Lexus (and no battery trunk). The tires are definitely not adventure ready.

[@19hundoc47]

Toyota is out of their minds. 55 grand for a Tacoma off-road and 70k for this? You guys have completely lost your chit

[@ovid4]

It sounds like a 4 cylinder when you rev it and not in a good way!

[@jtkent28]

Am I crazy for thinking the round headlights on the 1958 edition look cooler? I’d much rather have that trim anyway..

[@im_an_alvani]

I’m with you on that!

[@Mr_J_J]

I prefer the square headlights myself. The round homage to OG incandescent lighting is cool and it looks good, but I definitely lean toward the all rectilinear front end.

[@theexterminator]

$72k for a 4 banger hybrid Toyota!? For $71k get a RAM RHO!

[@TheNikidnfs]

@@theexterminator that’s a base RHO, there is a $10k tech package that most people would want.

[@theexterminator]

@@TheNikidnfs There is currently $10k discount on RHO, with some dealers going as high as $15k. There is currently $3k to $5k dealer markup on the Land Cruiser.

[@brendanreary9142]

LOL, Stelantis will be bankrupt in 2-3 years at this rate. Good luck with your Ram after that.

[@theexterminator]

@@brendanreary9142 I get what you're saying, maybe. Probably not in 2 to 3 years, but 5+. Still, the warranty will run out by then, and parts will still be available. So.

[@ItsJSTNDAD]

Land Cruiser Loyal customers would do anything for a LC and would pay way above sticker price plus markup prices, tinted windows, Factory Roof Rack and Accessories, VIN Etching, Nitrogen-Filled Tires, Pinstriping and Other Embellishments, Exhaust tip, wheel locks, Door edge protection, Paint and Fabric Protection, Tire and Wheel Packages, Car Alarms and Tracking Systems, Extended warranties. and I can keep on going all day with dealers addons bringing the cost to $200 thousand dollars now that's insane. keep an eye on them they will come after me below this comment lol

[@Manas_MeghaSrivastava]

How’s the noise inside the cabin on highway?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

It's a little noisy but certainly better than a Bronco or Wrangler.

[@untitled4841]

That's a cool looking vehicle. Not sure about the price tho.

[@eseir64]

Toyota has become ridiculous. I rather drive a Macan or a Range Rover for the panache. Considering, how expense these things are and the reliability issues Toyota is having, I might as well bite a different apple

[@MrLogansimmons]

Cool truck but that acceleration (engine noise) sounded horrible.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

The GX has the v6 turbo with no battery

[@19hundoc47]

All cars have batteries

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

@@19hundoc47 LOL!!

[@benvisagie8844]

If you want this quality otoduct you will have to pay the price, because what else do u get for this price? Anywhere in the world? But its not eithout fault, Toyota still install poor wuality sound systems if I hear correctly? But what an amazing new car, taking the market by storm in our country.

[@micahgunnell]

Hopefully inflation comes down soon so us average joes can actually afford a new vehicle again. I definitely prefer the look of this over the Lexus, but it doesn’t seem worth it.

[@NinoTheCorso]

Zero storage for anything. Not for a coin or box of tissues. Zip.

[@FeLiX13sLaVe]

Why are we calling this a mild hybrid? I thought this system was a "full" hybrid.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

It is a "full" hybrid, but it doesn't act like one because of how weak the electric motor is (no electric-only acceleration at all), and the fact that it's tied to a conventional automatic versus the other Toyota's that use the eCVT for better efficiency.

[@majik16106]

Full disclosure, i work for a dealer group that includes very succesful lexus dealers, and this makes NO sense to me. We have had tons of people come in for the same reason people here and reviews say.. at this point might as well get the GX. Awesome vehicle but 70k is insane.

[@dmiller9786]

Its not a mild hybrid

[@charlieingrasci8353]

Or save yourself 8k and get the base 1958

[@DK-zd2cu]

Emissions not fuel economy

[@ydmf2]

Me gusta 👌

[@jasonn4798]

It’s a soccer ⚽️ mom 👩 suv no matter how you slice it

[@Mary-tj5qx]

I bet you didn't use premium fuel, which would explain the lower mpg.

[@ImFAULKn]

This should be 40k at most! What is Toyota thinking?

[@ThirdBrainLives]

This is 2024, not 2003.

[@Yoyomanmanholla]

The front end is terribly ugly

[@1FiftyOverland]

Landsnoozer

[@kajukuja]

🙂👍

[@firefly9838]

Only one problem. That price for a turbo 4 popper... Yay less reliability... the one thing toyota had over the rest... not anymore But they know it doesn't matter. Sooner or later all of you will crack and give in to their demands. Consumers have no spine.

[@bikes7777]

Huge step down from the legendary previous gen 5.7L land cruiser. They disgraced the legend by giving this plastic copy the same name.