Toyota just LAUNCHED the Refreshed 2024 J70 Land Cruiser // Newest Details // Coming to USA?

[@scoobiedude]

Can this just be the new Tacoma/4runner?

[@sightaggression86]

I wish!

[@mrgurulittle7000]

As an American living in Japan, I see this Land Cruiser news as an absolute win. I wish the Hilux EV could be sold in the US though. Automakers know what customers want, but they don’t seem to care as much as the stuff they want us to have.🤷‍♂️ Enjoyed the car news.

[@Quincyq15]

TOYOTA BRING THE 70 series to the USA PLEASE

[@faheemabbas3965]

2016 NHTSA Side and Curtain airbag mandate says hi. Unless they can also get around the chicken tax and add those airbags.

[@2URLex]

I tell ya, the overseas market is the luckiest out there. The U.S. market/“standards” is so jacked up that we miss out on a ton of cool vehicles

[@faheemabbas3965]

Apparent one reason the 70 wouldn’t sell in the US is because of the 2016 NHTSA side and curtain airbag mandate. Chicken tax too. You’d be paying $45-$50k for one in the end if Toyota decides to sell it in the US and add side airbags. If not more.

[@2URLex]

@@faheemabbas3965 precisely, the “standards” thing right there. We’ve all shared the road with 100% clapped out vehicles that don’t meet safety standards and still do.

[@Yormsane]

Low-spec and affordable versions of these new 70-Series utes would be the perfect replacement for the 4Runner. Farmers and miners in Outback America would love it as much as their Australian counterparts.

[@avdp9095]

Amazing car, wow, the best offroader period.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

base, basic model, affordable not sure if its priced above or below the prado and utilitarian is what we want in the U.S I don't want posh luxury car @$65k -$80k or more

[@bngr_bngr]

I love the retro look and that it’s a Toyota diesel.

[@SuperSaqer]

Thank you for accommodating to your international viewers!!! I might get the pickup but I keep hearing about this full blown GR Hilux…

[@freed14760]

Ac/heat manual transmission. All I need. Toyota “Champ”!!

[@GPG7754]

We want this on the USA

[@jxn0010]

I’d trade my 2023 4Runner for this in one second

[@adrianw3985]

I wish they sold the 70 series in the US. I know it won't happen, but I'm just dreaming. I have a Tacoma and a UZJ100 and they are good, I would love an updated solid axle 4x4 like the 70, just simple and reliable goodness.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, It has to be 2 door 70 Series with 4.0 V6 engine and manual transmission or bust!!!🤩

[@markm0000]

I would buy one of these and try my hardest to make it to a million miles on the original engine. I love these trucks so much.

[@matrixist]

That front end is how the round headlight version of new US Land Cruiser should have looked!

[@rubenpinerofuentes3558]

It is known that emissions and safety regulations are usually the biggest obstacle to import a truck like the 70 series in the US. However, it seems that this one has safety features that could pass these tests. Swap a 4cil turbo like the one in the new Tacoma and good deal. This would sell like crazy if under 35k

[@CynicalBastard511]

It only has two airbags, so it would not pass the tests. NHTSA made side and curtain airbags mandatory in 2016.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

my car only has 2 airbags so I wouldn't care@@CynicalBastard511

[@BelchevKalin]

The four cylinder diesel 1GD-FTV (the 2.8 diesel) 204 hp and 500Nm is emission compliant in EU but still they don't import it officially still because of safety regulations. The other engine: 1VD_FTV 4.5 diesel is not compliant anymore.

[@faheemabbas3965]

2016 NHTSA Side and Curtain airbag mandate says hi.

[@guentherwilke2055]

@@CynicalBastard511 JL Wranglers dont have curtains through '23.

[@healer81]

If they released that in America. Bronco, Jeep, Toyota people would buy them up. They would cannibalize the SUV enthusiast market.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

its basic, affordable , sold out in auz so don't know the price ? $50k US ? , its utilitarian , is what lot of off roaders want .not a luxury car , Toyota priced the LC200 out of the U.S. market @$90k

[@healer81]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 just like people like the constancy of apple products. People like their land cruisers to look boxy like the 70 series. You guys are so lucky in Australia.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@healer81 the 4runner is our only good off roader same with new LC 250 and GX550 overtrail but dealers will mark them up

[@healer81]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 they just dont make as much money selling a vehicle that can be driven into the ground. Toyotas model has always sell volume and make the car last forever. The made the land cruisers and 4runners too dependable. People have been asking for a barebones land cruiser like they do in Australia for the longest time

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@healer81 yes we have the U.S MODELS LC 100 and then LC 200 should of been more utilitarian than 3 row luxury car less like a lexus which was just a few$1000 more

[@bayArea_radDad]

Why couldt they give the US the 70s series instead of the new 2024 hybrid landcruiser (FJ Cruiser)

[@stebansb]

how I wish it had a high roof, is just changes everything when you have that extra headroom and space.

[@Planetdrum3000]

Yes. It could be offered with the base engine on the Tacoma and even a hybrid option! Toyota should pack a good punch like this to go against the wrangler and bronco in the states.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

wish we could get 70 series wagon and troopy them in the U.S. 'utility ' is its middle name , most of the U.S. s.u.v's are more luxuey. models ..do like the LC 250 and GX550

[@MercOne]

I love this thing, but there is no way it's coming back to the USA without some major modifications.

[@RyanLarivee]

In Saskatchewan they can for working in the mines kinda cool

[@eleazarrobiso6797]

That $14,000 basic pickup will also be sold in the Philippines as announced by Toyota Philippines a few months ago. It's suppose to be called the Toyota Tamaraw (Philippine buffalo), harkening back to the original Toyota Tamaraw sold during the 1970s-1980s. According to local press releases, it will also be assembled in the Philippines for the local market.

[@Dub105]

$14,000 ???? For real?

[@tehsin13]

Ah that small Toyota truck is cool. I wonder if they will introduce to Indian subcontinent market. Those mini pick ups do everything over there. Especially Tata Ace, it was everywhere when I was there.

[@thexpat]

It's enraging how we can't get these in the US.

[@jtomtl]

Looks better than the new Land Cruiser…😂

[@arloarevir2191]

Love the 70's series if they ever come to America I'm buying one, this truck are built to overcome Armageddon, its simple straight forward suv with less electronics and power packages , my question is not available in USA its less expensive than 200 or 300 series, I like the fact that they still have the front and rear bumper

[@jameskocks4734]

who cares unless it comes here. love your videos Kirk!😅

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks!

[@erg0101]

My dream car is this 2024 LC70 3door. In the past years we could order them here in Aruba from Japan. But expensive! It would be an amazing replacement for my 2023 Jimny! 😁

[@joshbloome801]

Is 2023 just a year full of cool SUV's coming out, but more than likely, will never see the light of day in the US? Talk about, year of the bummer

[@justinmcroberts4633]

The 70 series is my unicorn. If I wanted glitzy and glam, I would’ve bought a Range Rover. What’s my daily? Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series.

[@chrisx5127]

Probably the only SUV I would buy. Cause I need a truck bed.

[@HailCaesar-lm4bq]

Toyota makes these small pickups and also a Cab over version . Used mainly business and after market bodies in back . I see them all over Philippines

[@alwayne5932]

Damn Kirk…how Rugged & good looking can these get

[@davidthomas9267]

Worthless, if we can't get in US!!

[@ImOnlyaMAN88]

A cheap Toyota truck in the USA? The US government wouldn’t allow it. It would put the big 3 out of business.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Reasons why Toyota doesn’t sell the 70 in America: 2016 NHTSA side and curtain airbag mandate. Chicken tax. American materialism.

[@mel2063]

US marked up will be around $500,000! LOL

[@gneelcostello511]

$32k in Japan. Taxes shipping to other location's make it clown shoes expensive.

[@charlesharrell3643]

I think that you’ll find that the 70 Series will only get the single turbo V8 regardless of market.

[@hollymylittlehousehappyhea143]

Bring the lc70 Land Cruiser to the us and enough this non sense about safety regulation it’s safe and durable we’re not better than Japan give me a brake the Japanese care about the safety of their people like us and more , we need this vehicle for business and farmers especially like us here in upstate NY. me myself I need it for my housing renovation business it will be just perfect!!

[@joeblack1052]

Most people are better off with the new Tacoma or the landcruiser 250. Unless it is getting heavy day to day use then the economics of the 70 series doesn’t add up. When the hilux was introduced around 1980 most users went for it over the landcruiser the extra strength of the landcruiser was hard to justify the much greater purchase price. It had a number of practical drawbacks, extra weight and under slung leaf springs etc. If it was sold in the US it would be very niche market vehicle. If one doesn’t like the 4Runner one would like the 70 series as really it is designed to be a flatbed truck, the wagon versions way too basic.

[@CynicalBastard511]

The J70 Land Cruiser would never be allowed to be sold in the U.S, because Toyota hasn't fitted it with curtain airbags.

[@Captndarty]

Import one for museum purposes, then slap a plate on it and drive it. The cops won’t know the difference.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

Is this what the Red Cross is using in Gaza? Been scratching my head over what those Toyotas are.

[@Car-crazy]

On the road price this will be around 5 mil yen here, which is a lot for this actually. There is just one trim level and one engine choice. It has the same 2.8 diesel engines as in my 150 series. There are no cars available to test drive here, and its on a lottery system. Basically you out your name down, and if you win you can then buy the car. But you can not cancel once you enter the lottery. I would never buy a car that I cant first test drive. Its redicoulous...but loads will just go ahead and buy it anyway with out even sitting in it. I like this a lot, but my lc 150 is only just over a year old and I am more than happy with it. Buying this would actually be a downgrade for me. Anyone wanting a lc for the first time or have an old car they want to upgrade then this would be a good choice. It comes in either white, black or beige as colour choices.

[@hughgran]

Toyota should have just bought that over instead of the 4-runner / LC / GX nonsense. A better truck overall.

[@chibbyylol]

Likely won't pass emissions or safety standards for the US

[@healer81]

It can be done easily... all they have to do is subtract things and add some things to make it pass.... they have been making vehicles forever.... they can make it so it passes emissions

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes a U.S. spec engine

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@healer81 They don't bring it to America as revenge for beating them in WW2.

[@ATXDiecast]

I stopped watching right at the 1:13 mark. I’m not in the mood to shed any more tears (no US model)

[@claytonsommerer]

The gx460 is the last long lasting Toyota for us in the states 😑

[@claytonsommerer]

They missed a huge opportunity in 1989 with the 70 series land cruiser In the us. The fact the turbo diesel one has the same seat inserts as the a70 Supra is cool and it would have been cherished by many, much more than the POS’s that are not even comparable that US manufacturers have attempted to make.

[@jkid4855]

nothing says JDM like a rearview mirror on the hood, lol I would buy this in a heartbeat if they bring it to the US. The 25 year rule is protectionist bullshit and needs to be repealed.

[@Sweetskis]

What is keeping it from the US? Crash and emissions? Solve it. We'd sell so many.

[@matrixist]

Bueurocratic morons.

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

It's never gonna come to the USA because of the stupid emission laws. Literally why we can't have nice things..

[@matrixist]

They cant put another engine in one?

[@Kodazot]

Coming usa never. No hope legendary vehicle for USA

[@kevinbarry71]

Archaic penalty box

[@jsirkerp]

Could you figure out why Toyota deleted the body tail lights, and left the bumber ones? Since the bumper tail lights will be the ones more prone to damage. Makes no sense to me...

[@areldisdenata3951]

I don't know the reason, but I believe it's only for the Japanese market. The MidEast and Australian market still get the body tail lights

[@AbeyantHero]

Whoa yeah, a customizable truck bed & make it hybrid, 4WD, bare Bones with A/C & I'm sold Still holding out for the Stout, PLEEEEAAAASE, Toyota bring that to N America to fight the Maverick, Ridgeline, and Chevy small trucks! 🤞

[@J.Young808]

I want what Australia gets a basic 4.5L V8 Diesel with manual: transmission, windows, door locks single cab Ute

[@newsboyify]

I don’t see why they couldn’t just redesign it to meet all the safety and emission standards under the the hood you could have the new engine that is going in the new Tacoma or If you want a Diesel I don’t see why Toyota could not work out a deal with Cummins for their 5.0 V8. Just imagine if they could make that happen and it came with the trail hunter package I buy it

[@LivingRetirement]

This is what I would buy if available in the US.

[@johnrossi6212]

I would love a 2dr 70 Series!!!

[@teamhonzilla]

NEED!!!!❤