Should You Buy The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser? Does it Live Up To Its Name?

[@Tahara-Aichi]

This is the person that can review a vehicle with honesty and integrity not taking sides. Thanks Amhed

[@LifeOn18Wheels]

He's partial towards Toyotas but in general he gives everyone their stripes

[@Doomzdayxx]

@@LifeOn18Wheels *partial

[@ThePlantedTankTV]

Why so many extra spaces? That messes with my OCD 😂

[@bigvee6900]

These arrived in South Africa two weeks ago. Running the 2.8 GD6 engine.

[@daniemarais3660]

And it is called here in South Africa a Prado

[@dipro001]

What's amazing about your KZbin channel is that no matter how long the video, i never felt like i was wasting my time watching your videos. A very rare feeling on modern youtube.

[@spanglish04]

For sure. Probably because we learn from them

[@erikgonzalez2278]

Right I feel like he educates buyers about their purchase and what to look out for.

[@jordanbird9270]

Same for me

[@dipro001]

Yeah for sure so much to learn. The guy is also passionate about this stuff which adds value. and us toyota people are the sort of bunch that will watch an hour long lecture just so we can take better care of our cars.

[@Mariposaland]

The battery and vents may make it not suitable as an overland rig. That is unfortunate.

[@notyermonkey2134]

This fella knows more about this thing than TOYOTA does.

[@christomagi3722]

😂😂😂

[@lpg12338]

😎👍

[@Rixtory]

6 months and 10,000 miles on my 58 now. I feel I've learned more in the first 2 minutes of your video than I have in 6 months of ownership - And I read everything and participate in numerous LC forums!!!. I've been calling the awkward hitch cover "the Toyota Diaper"

[@JoeMACofNAC]

I will never buy a car without seeing you review it. That’s how much I trust this channel to give me unbiased advice.

[@nolankovach8612]

My Grandfather bought a 1996 Land Rover Discovery brand new off the lot and he said it was in and out of the shop constantly. He put 250,000 miles on it and after 10 years of issues, he donated it to the boy-scouts (he's an eagle scout himself). He then purchased a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser with the 4.7 V8, brand new. To this day, he still has that Land Cruiser and it just hit 400,000 miles. He keeps it meticulously maintained and says it has never once let him down. He could have easily purchased a newer model over the years, but he'll be the first to tell you that he LOVES his 100 series. A true testament to Toyota reliability.

[@ianrichardson3228]

In 1996 I bought the latest Land Rover Owner magazine. There was nothing but bad news from unhappy owners, which didn't surprise me, even 25 years after driving a 'boxy' as an off-road work vehicle. Nothing had changed. I bought an early 95 Series LandCruiser diesel, and kept it for 20 more years, by which time I owned an identical model on an island in tropics. After another 12 years of 95 Series ownership I have never had a breakdown, only done regular servicing. Cost of ownership could not have been less, nor customer satisfaction greater. A front locker would have saved me having to fit my own though. 😊

[@craigbosko2229]

I've never owned a British made LAND ROVER ANYTHING probably because I can't afford one BUT I'm a BIG FAN of the RANGE ROVER and yes I've driven a RANGE ROVER MANY TIMES WITH A V-8 .It has that SOLID CONCRETE FEEL when you drive it, full chassis frame, no uni-body abs crap.....What I'm driving now (bought it in October 3 years ago) is a, 2010 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LIMITED, 4.0L V-6,AWD AND 4X4 (I like 4 wheel drive better because I'm locked in, continuously in 4 wheel drive) AWD your in and out, but my main question is, WHY DOES TOYOTA AND MAYBE OTHER COMPANIES MAKE IT TO WHERE THE DRIVER CAN UNLOCK THE FRONT ANTI SWAY BAR, WHY NOT JUST LEAVE IT LIKE IT IS !!??

[@valdius85]

So sad it’s in the past.

[@rods.3245]

​@@valdius85I doubt there is ANY new Toyota that will make it 400,000 miles.

[@valdius85]

@@rods.3245 They might “make it”, it owners don’t realise that a turbo is a consumable item and the engine oil should be replaced twice as often. Then maybe they can do 400k.

[@GM-fv8bn]

This is exactly the type of review that needs to be done. No other view is as quality as the Car Care Nut. Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@schoolcounselor2534]

I second that! Very well done.

[@worldhello1234]

Stop glazing.

[@GM-fv8bn]

@@worldhello1234 💩💩

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

I have a 2000 Land Cruiser 100 series. It’s been in my family since new while I’m the third owner. It has 380,000 miles and runs perfect.

[@justahumbledude]

That's awesome....will be interesting to see what this new engine design will garner for customers.

[@gosman949]

not everyone can inherit such a vehicle that can't be afforded any other way.

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

@@gosman949 I didn’t inherit it if you mean free. I gave $6000 for it a year after timing belt replacement. I also put a little over $10,000 in it. It was a little rough cosmetically. Running was superior to most vehicles with that many miles. The best thing is no rust anywhere.

[@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628]

@@sasharamirez2335 you can’t complain about that. I’ve had a lot of vehicles in my time and the Toyota’s were among the best.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

THIS is how a Land Cruiser should be kept.

[@jamesmoline4411]

One more thought. This man is speaking in his second language. He is articulate, bright, well-educated, and a very clear speaker. Makes me appreciate even more the value that immigrants bring to our country. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

[@TimeMariner]

Legal immigrants

[@jaymum23]

@@TimeMariner If republican business owners would stop hiring illegal immigrants to depress wages and exploit labor they would stop coming.🙄 Elect a leftist government that unionizes everything and watch how fast illegal immigration disappears.

[@StripedTurkey]

Some people forget that at one point in time we were ALL immigrants!

[@omardevonlittle3817]

​@@TimeMarinermost legalities are only in place to extract money form the working class

[@OCTX-Trucker]

what does that have to do with toyota and the land cruiser plz let us know. Is it because both ahmed and the land cruiser are immigrants or what. Racist af

[@jancker06]

Literally the best review of the new LC. No one else gets into the minute details and puts the vehicle on a lift and breaks down the components like him. Another well done video. Thank you!

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

Agree 100%. Also everyone is going hard on this car, while this review is way more nuanced.

[@iabarrera]

This man is a walking Toyota Encyclopedia. Thank you AMD! 🤓

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

😂😂😂 🛻📚

[@kayinoue2972]

I can't thank you enough for talking about drivetrain design in technical detail. For a hobbyist who loves working on cars, it's the only thing that matters to me!

[@contrariangrin]

New video dropped! This is such a thorough review that gets to the actual meat and potatoes. 30 minutes of under the hood detail, before discussion of exterior styling. This channel really is a cut above!

[@chriscale2838]

We bought the 2024 Lexus RX500 hybrid and the suv surges when at a stop. Usually happens when you have your foot on the brake lightly. The surge is like someone letting out on a manual clutch that doesn’t know how operate one. This happens unexpectedly and is scary, because you have to put it in park or it might continue surging into the car in front of you. So this might be our last Lexus.

[@Snapper314]

No One in their Right Minds would think replacing a 4.7L V8 or a V6 with a 4-Cylinder engine as an UPGRADE. And the mated Electronic Motor just makes the design far more complicated and less reliable.

[@cjpham6614]

It not an"upgrade". It like he said, people complained that the LC was too expensive and out of reach for most buyers. So Toyota came up with a less expensive, more accessible version. You pay less and get less. No way to get around that. You obviously didn't watch the video.

[@blueplanet1048]

@@cjpham6614also this is not the replacement of the LC the LC still exists in other markets. This is the New Landcruiser Prado

[@buzzluxx1042]

Dreaming of this new LC with the v8, would make it feel a lot more special and create more room for it above the new 4 runner.

[@DavidRC-m9w]

It’s totally upgrade stop living in the past

[@DavidRC-m9w]

@Octavis-hj2fe 😂😂😂😂 da sigur

[@coltoncj1]

One thing I’m beginning to appreciate more from your videos is your attention to style. It’s neat that someone can have a super keen eye for the mechanical working of a car while also acknowledging the artistic style.

[@chrisfleming6560]

Thank you for reviewing the new models. Your opinions are appreciated.

[@enmass90]

Amhed you are a great presenter. You can communicate technical details in a way that people can understand while also being entertaining which are the absolute pillars of presentation skills. You must have been a consultant in a previous life haha!

[@justahumbledude]

He is a damn good presenter. Slick as oil!

[@AlbertaDMode]

I must say after watching many other TLC reviewers, this review by Care Care Nut brought so many points and so many new things that I learned about TLC. By far, THE BEST review. I was a bit skeptical about this model, but thanks to such a detailed review - not anymore. Only a person with such in-depth mechanical engineering and car maintenance experience can put together such a great review. Thank you once again!

[@brookmiller-lee123]

No hybrid for me!! Ill tell you why. Your review is fantastic and very helpful for anyone who off roads. I was considering the new 4runner (same platform and powertrain) as an off road vehicle slash daily driver, and the fuel economy of the hybrid is attractive, but you CANNOT get the battery wet. So no hybrid for me!! Anybody who has ever done a water crossing during hard-core wheeling will tell you that you WILL get water inside the cabin at some point. It's absolutely crazy of Toyota to call this SUV a hard-core wheeling machine with that issue. Not to mention the tiny load capacity on top of the battery in the cargo area. I would get the non-hybrid all the way.

[@joemartino6976]

Of course we all want performance and quality in vehicle design. But the big lesson I learned from you, I think, is that it is equally important that all of the components be serviceable as well. With increased complexity, serviceability should become a top priority.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

I drove a 1968 Land Cruiser. I was in high school in 1974 and it had “three on the tree”. I love being involved with the vehicle while driving. Also easy to fix. Lots of room under the hood. I could hide in the engine bay.

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

😂👍🏽

[@truthserum5310]

Still driving my 1986 4 Runner SR5 with the bulletproof 22RE. Only 107k miles w/ ICE Cold R12 A/C.

[@isaacfernandez4841]

@@truthserum5310 wao, my age 🙄

[@MidAtlanticTV]

I bought a 2007 LX470 in great condition instead. After I fully serviced it, it was still half the price. With proper care it will probably outlast the 2024 unit.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Haha so did I, an 06 after spending three years looking at different listings, I found a perfect example. We’ve already taken it up many mountain trails in WVa

[@Doc1855]

Exactly

[@MidAtlanticTV]

@@brkbtjunkie Good move. I spent about a month changing ALL fluids and filters plus valve cover gaskets and some more service type issues. Mine has 130,000 miles and runs and looks like new. Southern truck with no rust.

[@Xpectadorem]

Totally agree. Those 06/07 are gems.

[@JJJ5.7]

I am waiting for the new 4runner... I can say it's a nice change having a mechanic do car/truck reviews. Much better than so many auto journalists doing reviews.

[@jjk109]

The 2025 4Runner might not be released until March.

[@Times_Up_Chumps_Leeroy_Jenkins]

I love you knowledgable the gentleman is. He takes complex systems & explains them in a way people with no knowledge of engines (like me) can understand. Congrats on your channel & continued success!

[@bcooksup]

That is a hallmark of people who truly understand their expertise: they are able to convey complex things in simple terms.

[@Times_Up_Chumps_Leeroy_Jenkins]

@@bcooksup well said

[@dyates6380]

I just went to my "local" dealer's webpage and looked at these. Suffice to say, I left quickly. The price is laughable.

[@FullsendOffroad]

your profile was probably your reaction lol

[@justahumbledude]

@@FullsendOffroad Cmon man!

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@justahumbledude 😂😂😂

[@mob4ever]

You can't afford it. It's OK if you're broke

[@bradhaines3142]

​@@mob4everits not worth it is the point

[@ejesoriginal]

This new LC is like when my wife tries to trick me with "turkey bacon". And jeez, even the rear sliding cargo tray on my 5th Gen 4runner will hold 400 lbs WHILE fully extended. A 120 lb weight limit in the rear of the LC is basically unusable for anything except some light groceries.

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

The turkey bacon analogy was awesome. I literally laughed out loud!!

[@CatalystOfFire]

120 lbs of groceries is a weird example, but I get what you're saying!

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

Someone in the aftermarket will figure out how to add an armored platform and triple that load capacity.

[@Rhaspun]

Can't even carry gear and supplies for two people to go out camping for a week.

[@benw5022]

I believe the weight limit is just for that little hatch over the first six inches, not the whole trunk.

[@Smiling_mike]

I have a 1997 Land cruiser triple locked axles Collectors Edition under 200k mileage. Hard to beat what I already own…🎯

[@jakejones5991]

And currently worth a fortune. Those only go up in value.

[@justplain8793]

Oh so each axle has three lockers? That's awesome!

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

I guess I go back even further. My wife wants me to get rid of my 85 Toy P/U because it does not have antilock brakes or an airbag. In the 25 years I have owned it, I have not replaced anything on it that was not considered a maintenance item. I WOULD like to find a long bed that isn't rusted out to replace the collapsed bed I have on it. But zero rust on the cab...

[@ryanm5626]

@@ThorosiousD For that price you can keep it

[@upperleftnorthwest4278]

@@ThorosiousDi paid under 25k for my 200 series with 180k miles. Nobody is paying that money for an LC with that mileage, doesnt matter if its triple locked or not

[@coloradoboo1071]

These reviews keep getting better and better and Ahmed gets me wanting to buy every Toyota, except the bZ!!! It’s the Yugo of the Toyota lineup!!

[@red7574]

Bought a nissan frontier pro 4x and love it,, 40k, no turbos,,no problems

[@rgplongbeach]

Excellent review. My only issue is how Ahmed loves that it’s non gimmicky with so many simple low grade finishes but $60,000 is a high end price tag

[@caryg4638]

Simple doesn’t mean cheap. Quality can be simple, and complexity costs on the back end more than the front end.

[@stephensalazar8281]

Excellent review, I really want to upgrade my RAV4 to the new Land Cruiser or 4Runner. One thing I’ve noticed from all the videos out there is the inability of folks to realize how useful the cargo space or “third row” cup holders and USB-C ports really are when you fold the seats down and turn that space into a bed for camping or just an area to kick back with the tailgate open. I’m so glad Toyota left them for all models, because they’re so much more useful than reviewers give credit. I can’t wait to hop back there and have a place for my beverage, and a place to charge my phone or tablet. Nice work, Toyota!

[@NewVanquished]

I sat in one of these at the dealership. It felt so different from my 2022 4Runner. I hope they can prove themselves over time, but in the meantime I’m going to do everything AMD has taught me to make my truck last 👍

[@LiquidSm0ke]

Should last 25 years as long it doesn’t rust

[@justahumbledude]

AMD gives gospel advice on car maintenance and best practices....I will be doing the same as well!

[@leechburglights]

I found AMD after I bought my 2020 4Runner. So far so good. Only 15,000 miles but it's solid and I love it. I will probably have for 20 years, then look at the next 4Runner.

[@LiquidSm0ke]

@@kimbuck-2 Kim I hope to buy a 2022 or 2023 4Runner soon or an Highlander v6

[@ark-transport9626]

The more I watch this, the more I love my 2000 LC. Simple. Capable.

[@tanchenghuat2056]

This is the man. He knows the car in and out.

[@DanielGonzalez-hq8vd]

His honesty is what made him skyrocketed. Something hard to find these days. Love this channel ❤

[@Doc1855]

No Turbo’s for us. I purposefully bought a new 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed. With the Premium and Technology pkgs, it’s basically a Limited with the Off Road suspension and drive system. I looked for about 9 months before I found my truck. Our dealership had it for 8 months but no one wanted the 6’ bed and that’s what I need. I bought it on 2/29/24. I’m super happy that I found it. My dealer knocked off almost $5K off the MSRP and gave me the Trifold tonneau cover and running boards, lifetime free oil changes and tire rotation as well as an 8 year 75K mile bumper to bumper warranty.

[@justahumbledude]

What vehicle did you buy? You mentioned trim but not vehicle.

[@octoslut]

@@justahumbledude its a bed meaning its either a tundra or tacoma...

[@Doc1855]

@@justahumbledude 23 TRD Off Road

[@Doc1855]

Tacoma

[@rampageblizzard]

Ok

[@B-kl8vj]

The first reviewer to mentioned the 60kg load limit in the back. That is a big problem.

[@brucey5585]

Wtf. I didn't even know that. Well guess this is a shit land cruiser. 120 lbs only, I weight 180 lbs and that could break with me crawling in there.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

What do you mean in the back? Also the Prado massively downgrade by removing the spare tire from the rear door and making it a hatch. Literally every mall crawler now has a spare on the back and what does Toyota do?😂 That Prado used to have a 39.6 gallon fuel tank. This new Prado has a 21 gallon tank, laughable! Toyota is fumbling so hard right now. TNGA has been a disaster for capability.

[@Asto508]

60kg max basically means you cannot use the trunk for anything useful. You could not even sleep in there. The hybrid thing is completely killing the purpose of that car.

[@randomuser6306]

​@@imnotusingmyrealname4566the only thing I'm replacing my 2012 4.0 Prado with is a 2023 4.0 Prado.

[@jtomtl]

BIG problem! I didn’t even know that, I know the battery pack can not take too much weight but only 60kg is laughable. It’s the Land Cruiser, even a Camry can hold heavily load than this

[@Morduth]

120 pound limit in the cargo area? That's a problem. Thanks for bringing that to light.

[@erikgonzalez2278]

Right I’m sure I’m exaggerating but if i want to sleep ijthe back I’m 300lbs so it doesn’t support my weight.

[@benw5022]

I think the 60kg limit is referring to the little hatch door he lifts up at 41:27. It’s not referring to the whole back trunk.

[@chibbyylol]

It's only the limit of that removable panel storage area. Notice how when he read it, it says 'the board could break'.

[@sebastianlombana6144]

To realized that the new upcoming 6th Gen 4Runner has the same system with the Battery placement, if you go with the hybrid option.

[@P51Cfor2]

@@benw5022 Agreed regarding the hatch and not the floor. I am sure the floor over the battery holds more as isn't that where the 3 rd row seats would be?

[@bennyhutchins6335]

As a Toyota truck owner since 1995, you are my go to guy! I enjoy your work and so appreciate your expertise to say the least!

[@voodooblue6162]

You can't be more honest than this guy, especially as a Toyota Master Technician. Toyota must be hating this guy right now.

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, I have noticed some of the new Land Cruisers are made by Hino just like the FJ Cruiser and T100 pickup. The simple interior of the 1958 is fine but the cheap door panels are a little disappointing at this price. While we consider the longevity of the new turbo-hybrid powertrain, it is worth noting the legendary 2TR-FE 2.7 engine is still being used for other markets. 🤩

[@njad3]

Eat poop

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

That engine is definitely among the most reliable engines ever made. It's up there with all the legends.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Which engine do you think is the best in the Land Cruiser 250, the 2.7, the 2.4, the 2.4 hybrid or the 2.8 diesel? I'm thinking of importing one from Japan and sadly they only have the 2.7L in the base trim and then diesel only. Alternative would be the Caucasus region where they get the 2.4 without the hybrid which gives you more cargo space and definitely the simplest powertrain apart from the 2.7 liter, but that only has the old 6-speed and is rather underpowered. The third choice would be Canada for a hybrid, which definitely has the most omph and is also tied with the diesel as the most fuel efficient.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

AMD, in South Africa this vehicle is called the Prado, and it comes with the highly regarded and reliable 2.8 turbodiesel engine found in the Hilux, Landcruiser, Fortuner etc. It also comes with thin, square headlamps that look really nice. This is my dream car. (The diesel version 😊)

[@bobbyling1846]

Americans don't like diesels pity.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@bobbyling1846 Americans do. The EPA doesn't

[@f8PixelMagic]

Best review on the 2024 Land Cruiser. One issue: the 135 lb / 60 kg weight limit is for the small plastic cover over the storage area at the rear hatch ( and probably the mirror storage area right behind the second row seats). It would be difficult to apply enough weight to those areas and break the covers. The main trunk area can support tents, refrigerators, etc....

[@mediocreman2]

It would only take a small person above that weight sitting right there to break it. That's where people sit all the time to tie shoes, tailgate, etc.

[@f8PixelMagic]

@@mediocreman2 I have 24 Land Cruiser. Great truck. I can assure you that it would not be impossible to break it, but close to impossible.

[@meenam300zx]

Do you have kids, big dog or do you ever pop the door and seat there to watch the Ocean, lake or mountain?

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

@@mediocreman2 Naah, the limit is for non-moving weight. It will be absolutely fine.

[@VeritatemQuaere]

This is what a review should be like, especially on a brand-new model. The nitty gritty details are excellent.

[@LtColDaddy71]

I really appreciate “simple” as a guy who does all my own work, and as an aviation guy. Aircraft are inherently simple machines believe it or not. Even the avionics are heavy, robust, simple and serviceable with multiple redundancies.

[@jonwasowski]

The best Toyota technical review ALL THE TIME. AMD is amazing.

[@vishalmodha8205]

Toyotas used to be easy to purchase, economical cars, reliable, without major recalls, good technology. Not anymore. Hard to get, stubborn company and dealerships, outdated techs, jacked up prices compared to features , lagging behind in tech so much

[@zarbon700]

Toyota/Lexus are still more reliable than 99% of other brands. No car brand is perfect. Toyota/Lexus always had some issues and recalls. They just had way less issues than its competitors. You can't expect modern-day, high-tech vehicles to be as reliable as a basic mechanical, no computer vehicles built in the '70s, '80s and early '90s. The recalls represents a small fraction of the total number of vehicles built by Toyota in that time period.

[@kenkozawa9810]

Lol what a ridiculous comment...go buy a corolla or corolla cross? If you want a $10 k brand new car, who sells that in America? Even the Mitsubishi mirage is going to set you back close to $20 k after taxes. Go blame American consumers and the government regulations. If you want "cheap" new Toyotas, go move to Japan/Europe so you can buy your kei car, Aygo, whatever crap you want to be happy. 😂

[@vishalmodha8205]

@@kenkozawa9810 lol what a joke! I meant Toyotas are cheaper quality compared to their price

[@kenkozawa9810]

@@vishalmodha8205 yea ok you're an absolute naive. I work in the industry, they are in line with everyone else. Absolutely ridiculous, YTers are so clueless and 99% don't have the money to even buy a corolla.

[@vishalmodha8205]

@@kenkozawa9810 that’s what if 99 % don’t have money to buy Corolla it’s too damn expensive for a common man. No matter how good the product is , doesn’t matter if you can’t buy it for the price or availability.

[@muffdiver4973]

The new car engine compartment looks like the motor exploded

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

That noise insulation foam is also on my bathroom ventilation cover and it's indistinguishable from moldy plastic I got rid of it. Nasty.

[@RandomNJ]

Because plastic covers makes better somehow? This is an off-road vehicle. Do you drive with the hood open? Why do you care?

[@NVRAMboi]

@@RandomNJ ....because....Toyota is asking him to drop $60 grand on it? As with most other new Toyota pricing, buyers now feel they have a right to question and complain at these prices.

[@icosthop9998]

​@@NVRAMboi OMG *_~Go_* easy on the DiE-Hard "Toyota Fan Boi" 😮 ( I am one too, and it's sad 😟 to see #Toyota going Downhill 📉 like a runaway Train 😢 )))

[@rickyaz8640]

Just what you want when you’re overlanding 250 miles from anywhere

[@DearSX]

1990 LC and 4Runner cost similarly. 1990 Land Cruiser 155hp i6 engine: $22k base price = $53k in 2024, Loaded 1990 4Runner with 160hp V6 was $25k or $60k in 2024 dollars.

[@pollo.888]

This video is the best review I’ve seen from an engineering perspective. Seeing the mix of old and new brings me peace of mind regarding longevity. It’s like a modern 80 series.

[@mattv5281]

Thanks for actually reviewing it, not just regurgitating the specs like most other "reviewers". It would be helpful if you could show some diagrams for spme of the engine details because I am having a hard time picturing some of the things you're talking about.

[@jimForgottenHinterland]

I'll be keeping my 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition.

[@noseboop4354]

I do love that they actually kept round headlights. So many angry frowny headlights these days, so seeing a round one makes me happy.

[@Lifepashion]

Your videos have equipped me with so much knowledge that I feel empowered to never get taken advantage by a shop again as well as feel confident about what's going on with my car in between visits.

[@Danni696]

Finally a worthwhile and educated review! All others do superficial reviews with basic knowledge of engineering or mechanics. Some even pander to Toyota. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@janjachymiak9013]

Thank you Ahmed you are the auto GOAT, and Scotty of course. This thing is closer to RAV4, than the old landcruiser.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Scotty is entertainment, don’t take anything he says seriously. He literally said do not buy hybrids because the starter will wear out. (They don’t have starter motors)

[@AMI23558]

Where did he say that ? Can you mention the video please?​@@brkbtjunkie

[@rossjohnson2478]

Scotty’s voice drives me crazy. I love Ahmed’s even-paced soft dialogue.

[@Toltecgrl]

It sounds much more complicated. Maybe I will stick with our 2007 FJ Cruiser. 😟 Thank you for your review.👍

[@c.m.wardguitars5243]

Same here, I have a 2014 UTTE that the wife and I just completed a 12 day 4300mile trip without one problem…..and I had well over 120lbs in the back of it.

[@Nicedesk]

Those basic cloth seats look comfortable!

[@deonbrunette9767]

I love it and as a 60 year old mechanic in Australia I have had many Toyotas and covered millions of kms and never ever had a breakdown, I’m ordering one. We are getting the diesel.

[@BegForMyMercy]

I still want to thank you for these reviews. Because of your solid information, I bought the 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport. That SUV is so amazing! I'm beyond happy with that purchase and the quality of that vehicle. Knowing how easy it is to even perform any maintenance on it makes me happy. Sold my sierra denali so I could have room for my 3 kids and father in law.

[@ferincr]

$82,700 here in Costa Rica and comes with the D-4D diesel previous engine (no hybrid)

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Yes! The one we cannot get in the states!

[@METamez]

I would happily take the diesel and keep forever.

[@Channelscruf]

I’ve owned two cruisers. One GX. I wouldn’t pay that for a 4cyl. In any life. Used from now on for me. Problem solved.

[@legion1630]

Toyota LC's were 4 cylinders before they became 8 cylinders..i would argue that the 4 CYL are a better choice for what the LC was originally designed to be

[@randomuser6306]

​@@legion1630 4 cylinder diesel is not the same as a 4 cylinder turbo gas hybrid. One will last, one will not.

[@Channelscruf]

@@randomuser6306 ding ding ding! We have a winner!

[@Channelscruf]

@@legion1630 You may be correct. It’s not that it’s a 4cyl. It’s the fact that you are paying v8 money (arguably, v12 money. But I digress) for a 4cyl.

[@justahumbledude]

For us ancient Toyota loyalists, you are correct. I'm trying to avoid that by buying the last of the best.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Gotta hand it to Toyota engineers, my 2013 Lexus ES hybrid batteries are 11 years old and the vehicle gets precisely the same mileage it did new. And in 11 years battery tech and wear leveling has improved even more, so I wouldn’t be too concerned with the batteries “not lasting” - something I hear from many non hybrid owners often.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The problem is the car hybrids drive like shit. The truck hybrid is much better because it has a regular transmission with torque converter.

[@RobJackmehoff]

@imnotusingmyrealname4566 and that guy is full of shit anyhow. This guy wants to make people think that everyone he knows all own Toyotas and Lexus' and not one ever had a single issue and nothing ever replaced even after hundreds of thousands of miles. He works, eat and sleeps Toyota and we'll probably jerks to them also.

[@brkbtjunkie]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566drives fine, everyone who drives my car says “man this drives nice”. It’s not a belt driven CVT btw

[@---rg1gb]

11 years is nothing. Good luck

[@RobJackmehoff]

@@brkbtjunkie How the fuck stupid are you.? People comment all the time on how smooth you're 2013 piece of shir car is? Are you really that GD dumb?

[@mciti2594]

The Land Cruiser is legendary! I’d consider buying this new body style as long as the price is right. Based on what you’ve shown us it seems well built but where is it assembled? Still remember the old days when my grandpa would take us to the mountains in his ‘85 Land Cruiser wagon and us kids in the back were like tumbleweeds moving from side to side on every curve without seatbelts or even seats! 😳 Sad to see it go when he stopped driving rather than passing it on to one of his sons or the grandkids. RIP Grandpa 😔

[@chrism3872]

I liked this model so well after test driving it, I traded my 2015 4Runner in for a 2024 1958 LC. The 4Runner was very reliable and I put 150000 trouble free miles on it. I hope to get even more value out of my 2024 LC. Excellent, fair review that I thus far agree with. Of course the key with any vehicle, especially one that is used regularly off road, is to properly maintain it.

[@noctilucent7396]

Following in your footsteps. Next month trading in my 15 4R for a LC 250

[@keeganmcgilacuddy472]

Great review as always. I was on the fence leaning to Land Cruiser Land Cruiser but I’m gonna buy a 1958 now. Thanks

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think Toyota did a great job with this, but in true American style, they launched it VERY Heavyy on the Landcruiser branding... Here in South Africa It's just a Prado 250, it's close but it's not THE Landcruiser, if you know what I mean? The reality is we have the 300 Series Landcruiser here, or LX600 there in the states, It would be interesting to compare that with the LC250 and see the differences.

[@cuttheknot4781]

This is a Landcruiser in name only, imo. I will take the GX 550 offroad trim model. Great review, brother, as always. AMD is the best thing that ever happened to Toyota/Lexus

[@alexsmba]

The GX550 - best off-roader on the 405! The 250 is more suitable for trails than the bloated 200/300.

[@lostalx]

GX has equally bad powertrain. Older GX used 1UR-FE V8 engine which was bulletproof along with KDSS and a solid truck platform, offroad king. Older LC used 3UR engine V8 which is reliable beast. This LC is a joke, only in the name and weak 4 popper garbage engine. Interior is also a joke. Toyota dropped ball big time for Trucks. Only worth is 4Runner 2024.

[@1foreverr]

GX460/LX570 were the last true suvs from Lexus. GX550 is a joke.

[@alexsmba]

@@1foreverr actually they were both rebadged Toyotas too lol. One day you will learn that Lexus = fancy Toyota lol.

[@lostalx]

@alexsmba IS, GS, RC don't have any Toyota variants, and the F line which uses 2UR -GSE engine was never put in any Toyota commercial consumer cars either. And what's wrong with better quality Toyota ? 2GR FKS V6 is used in Camry BUT also in Lexus, with a much better NVH and interior.

[@Ali.s_garage]

I own a 96 LC (Prado) with a Automatic Tranny hooked up to a 1KZ Turbo Diesel, never did anything more than basic Service, even the alternator and AC compressor is still original and I've got more than 600k miles, still running like a dream and I bet when this new Prado gets old it's gonna end up in a workshop while mine will be still running, never had one issue and it never let me stranded

[@combinedeffects4799]

Car care nut is a very good teacher . He has the gift of teaching . A teacher of extra ordinary talent - He should be in a college teaching all the upcoming mechanics.

[@YuenanCao]

Premium fuel and lack of rear storage are deal breakers

[@Mac-t4y]

87

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Yep! The result will be much more weight on top! 🫤

[@kyrosmike]

Anything turbo I'd run 91 to always have advertised power output, the more load or even towing its nearly required or it start pulling timing. The knock sensors will save the motor at cost of horsepower and mpg. Nearly every modern turbo maker says 87 but its kinda lowest common denominator type thing.

[@Mac-t4y]

@@kyrosmike 87

[@voxel999]

$58K starting price with cloth seats and those meh tires are the dealbreakers for me. Should have been closer to $52K.

[@LVang152]

No turbo and gas option engine will make me spend the hard earned money.

[@jdub976]

100%

[@icosthop9998]

👍

[@---rg1gb]

Exactly

[@rickper]

Sounds like you’ll be keeping your money!

[@ytj22]

Stop working so hard for your money.

[@asplmn]

No. The LX 570 (LC 200) is a proper Land Cruiser and you can get a CPO for around the same price. The build quality and interior is hilariously better.

[@andyleo8418]

It uses premium gas with 16mpg. No thanks.

[@brkbtjunkie]

@@andyleo8418incorrect, you can put regular gas in it, it’s right in the manual. Also this new LC mileage is only slightly better

[@chibbyylol]

@@brkbtjunkie slightly? this LC gets mid 20s compared to 16. At a conservative 10,000 miles a year that's 225 gallons of gas difference

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@brkbtjunkie The previous generation LX 570 is premium the previous generation Land Cruiser is regular

[@FullsendOffroad]

That wasn't what people wanted. I'd say it's better that the LC is now smaller because it's more purpose built, something us enthusiasts wanted more.

[@MrChrisMiner]

It's crazy to think the amount of Engineering in a vehicle like this. We just get in our vehicles and drive and sometimes it takes an amazing review like this to make you realize the level of thought and planning that has to go into this

[@angiebuesing6711]

I worked in Chrysler Plymouth Dealership as a Tech in 80s and 90s. They put turbo engines in lots of vehicles. Overall we had very little issues with them. Can't believe all these yrs later they couldn't have it perfected

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

71 retired diyer on fixed income SSI can't afford, but very nice

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The 2.4 liter turbo is my favorite engine of the Dynamic Force family. My second favorite is the 2.0 liter found in the Corolla. These are great and reliable engines. I would stay away from the 3.4 liter twin-turbo V6.

[@hooh125]

That's a proper review of a car, thank you!

[@bonpecheur4565]

I dont know anything about mechanic but boy do I love hearing him talk about it , like listening to a good music 😅

[@daveweatherwax4356]

Omg a legit detailed review, he clearly spent time researching and understanding this vehicle.. Sooo much better than drone shots and someone just reading the Toyota website!!

[@holeinjuan1644]

Respectfully disagree- the GX OVERTRAIL trim is the way to go. He reviewed the wrong trim of the new GX a couple of months ago. Doesn’t have that gimmicky battery pack either taking up valuable cargo space.

[@chibbyylol]

Maybe, difference between the 1958 here and the GX Overtrail is almost $20k

[@richadent968]

Bring back the rear tire carrier and put the batteries where the spare tire is now. And make a flat floor for suv camping inside.

[@flipcoin6301]

The external wheel carrier is gone due to collision requirements. The original Toyota carriers were too weak for large wheel/tire combos anyways.

[@lloydswartz7354]

Ineos, jeep and Ford figured it out. That is where the spare belongs. ​@@flipcoin6301

[@doncourtney]

Not sure I would want the battery down low. A medium rock strike could become a x,$$$ repair.

[@dasfahrer8187]

A lot of people, including me, like to sleep in their vehicles when camping. The lack of load capacity in the rear along with the way they've designed the folding seat puts this vehicle in the no-go category. Would love to get on board w/it, but it's out for me simply because of that one critical issue. What a terrible choice!

[@rockyj2008]

Knowing Toyota the 150# load limit was actually 1,500#😂

[@rickper]

Everyone has said it’s for that little storage cubby is rated for that

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

Thank you thank you for your invaluable support, service and advice on this new LC. Your opinions carry more weight than any others. Your honesty and integrity shines through 😅

[@alexc1287]

I’ve been really curious about the new Landcruiser and I’m sure this is the best and most thorough review I’ll find.

[@guymann4016]

I live in fairly affluent area. These rigs will be parked at boutique stores and fancy restaurants. Probably won’t see these on a dirt road for another 10 years or so. The only people who will care about the skid plate or load height will be the ones who buy this LC in 15 years as a used vehicle.

[@burntnougat5341]

That's what range rover says. Paraphrased "our cars won't see true off roading until after about 8 years since the build date"

[@lloydswartz7354]

Where as Ineos buyers find the nearest trail to the dealer😂 only a couple of miles when ours.comes in. 😊

[@---rg1gb]

So be it. Off road is overrated

[@FJUH]

@@---rg1gb..that sounds like a Catholic priest taking about sex!

[@benw5022]

Happy to say I’ve got about 70 miles of logging roads on my three week old 2024 Land Cruiser already :)

[@mrsargemeister]

120lbs is barely enough to handle a Costco trip which will be the primary use case for the folks that live in my area

[@chibbyylol]

It's only the limit of that removable panel storage area. Notice how when he read it, it says 'the board could break'.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

You guys seriously, you just want to hate this car and will go on with every single detail you can catch, even wrong ones.

[@NA0183]

Best video on the landcruiser!! I love your videos! Keep them coming 🔥👏👍

[@bellboy7286]

Hands down, the best car review channel everyone needs. Expertise converted into simple terms for dummies (like me 😂) to understand cars.

[@pollo.888]

In about a year I hope to have mine. The TNGA-F platform is a great thing for the aftermarket industry. This video is the best review I’ve seen from an engineering perspective.

[@salo1129]

Been waiting for you to review this car!! Its finally here :)

[@ronkemperful]

A wonderful and thoughtful review on what appears to be a nice vehicle. Looked like a worthy replacement for my 2017 Forester until I looked up the price of the "base" 1958... 55,000 dollars. Well, I had my daily laugh! Toyota could have offered a more affordable base by having a part-time 4 wheel drive, crank windows, no heated seats or steering wheel, no rear wiper, a front-wheel drive only version using the ECVT from the Rav 4. I realize these deletions would detract from the over all appeal and all-purpose character... but 55,000 dollars, plus dealer markups, plus taxes... this will end up costing 70 thousand plus when all is said and done. Which makes this vehicle another failed effort of the auto industry that is not affordable for the masses.

[@truthkeeperfilms]

No. Seeing how manufacturers are cutting costs and reliability declines, it’s setup for failure, ESPECIALLY since these new motors are designed with the EPA from the start.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

unfortunately that holds for all 🚘 manufacturers.Very disappointing not mention prices are insane.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@truthkeeperfilms just a shame. I once owned a 77 K5 Blazer tricked out with captains chairs, 350 engine, corvette cam, lift kit, steel 43 gallon gas tank, tube bumpers, hub conversion. Only issue I had was poor mpg something around 15 mpg. Only reason I got rid of it was gas had gone to $1.50 a gallon back in 84 when I sold it. Could kick myself in the you know where. Those trucks are now going for big bucks I don’t want to be political but USA and Japan have issues with China yet they still manufacture vehicles there. Goes to show money 💰 is king.

[@rockyj2008]

It’s the government and all their restrictions making it HARD on ALL car companies

[@Flyanb]

TCCN, what everyone watching wants to know is, can I put 33’s and a lift on and not destroy the hybrid system??? I can build something to protect the battery pack. I can live with the premium only. I love the basic interior, grease zirks on the prop shaft, how easy it would be to put high clearance bumpers on but the hybrid system and oversized wheel tire combo’s that could be a deal breaker. Great review! Thanks for dropping all the Toyota knowledge.

[@unacarafea567]

This guy speaks my language. You don't need what you don't need.. I love the Toyota "basic" models. I went from a "top o' the line" 2021 4Runner to a 2024 LE Rav4 and I'm so much happier with the "basic" stuff.

[@korewest]

Details like 120lb capacity of the trunk and air filter of the battery pack is the reason why EVERY Toyota owner should watch this channel.

[@kdaltex]

120lb capacity? Thats not great

[@chibbyylol]

That weight capacity isn’t towards the main cargo area but is for the plastic cover board for that long narrow area towards the tailgate opening

[@korewest]

@@chibbyylol Ohhh I see, that makes more sense..

[@JF-lt5zc]

I thought it was just for the plastic cover as well. The battery air intake is a really bad design decision. Of COURSE that space is going to get covered up. And not just camping. A jacket, a backpack, a sweater, etc. SMH

[@Martine500]

Of course Toyota is not selling an SUV with a cargo capacity of 120 pounds. It's a reference to the weight limit of that removable panel.

[@jmh9414]

No reviewer mentions or criticizes the loss of the tailgate. It is almost as if Toyota made that a requirement of borrowing the vehicle. Every Land Cruiser driver of 60, 80, 100 or 200 series loves and wants the tailgate. It should not have been deleted!

[@Americafirst-i8q]

Not a Landcruiser, a throwaway

[@rpiian]

At first glance, the want is strong with this thing. Always appreciate your deep dives to highlight the nuances!!

[@michailangelopoulos5602]

Excellent presentation as always. The only thing missing is a side by side photo shoot with the FJ-60! I love the fact that TOYOTA finally decided to offer a utilitarian LC, and the "base" 1958 trim has everything that matters.