WORTH $90K?? Nope... 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition

[@Paul-ic2ki]

I bought a heritage 2021 for $83K in Dec. No regrets. It is like driving a bank vault. Had the dealership remove the basket before I drove it home.

[@a.f.s.3004]

A top trim Escalade, Navigator, or Yukon Denali all cost the same and will all be on a used car lot in 5 years with a check engine light on….for 30 grand. The Land Cruiser will just be breaking in.

[@snowdogs123]

How are you feeling about that $90k three years later vs what a Tacoma runs you these days? 3.5 years in with the identical model right down to the 3rd row and I never notice the wind noise from the rack but always have XM on the radio. Only complaint I have is the worn Dunlop tires with only 18,000 miles on the ODO.

[@BGaud]

If I could buy any vehicle, it would be this Land Cruiser Heritage (black). I'd gladly get rid of my TRD ORP for one.

[@TRDJon]

I wish this tester was in black. It would look so good

[@dp92551]

Good video 👍🏽 I disagree with you on the roof rack! Love it! It says "I'm a off road beast!" " Go anywhere " "do almost anything " "iconic off-road namplate" Very nice! 👌🏾 Congratulations

[@TRDJon]

Thanks for watching. Yet I just feel it’s cheap and could do better than a basket

[@jancker06]

Agree @@TRDJon. I took mine off mostly so that I could park in my garage and avoid the wind noise but they could have used a better rack. option. Even something similar to the TRD Pros would have been nice.

[@christofonobrown3659]

Looking back at this and knowing these are still going for $80k, might have actually been the cheapest vehicle to own over these last 3 years with that kind of residual/resale value.

[@TRDJon]

Facts

[@greg5856]

Nailed it with the Yakima comment

[@soaringeagleoutdoors]

You can thank Detroit lobbyists for the price. They got the gov’t to put a $25k terrif on them.

[@paulf9653]

Looking to upgrade the wire's TRD Pro 4Runner in the next year but man I just don't know what it will be. Would love to see a newer smaller LC type like the Prado. Something with good power and fuel efficiency would be nice. Right now our only option looks like the 6th gen 4Runner or a possible revamped GX. I'd love to see a new GXOR with a V8 or TTV6.

[@user-nf5zt4kr6p]

your wish was answered right?

[@jancker06]

Great review John. Used this in my research prior to purchasing one.

[@luisandluisgabriel6778]

As I’m considering a replacement rig for my 4R, it’s becoming more and more apparent how out of date Toyota is. Aside from monster dependability, assuming your going to keep it as long as it will last, things like 360 cameras (bronco), better MPG’s (jeep 392 on 37’s 16mpg’s), more gears (just about any other suv) etc. I am truly hopeful that when the 6 gen 4R comes out it at least has some of the basics in modernization. Otherwise, if all it has going for it is the dependability, the used Toyota will be a the best Toyota to buy.

[@TRDJon]

Agreed. Not sure why this LC can only achieve 15 mpg vs a big jeep Hemi on 37’s. It does have 360 camera at least, but it’s still a dull system and the quality is not the best. I’m sure the bronco will be reliable to an extent. Those ecoboost motors are very decent.

[@john300k]

Another great video Jon!

[@TRDJon]

Thank you man!

[@darrellwilliams9850]

Don’t care about the dislikes I still want one of these

[@misterpimlott6330]

Hey Jon, the next upload you should do a premier and reply to peoples comments on the live, since its close to July 4th

[@TRDJon]

I’ve wanted to do that. But I always seem to upload late at night. Definitely need to get on a better schedule.

[@misterpimlott6330]

@@TRDJon maybe 4:50 pm would be a great time, most people out of school or work

[@mariog5062]

I still can’t wrap my brain around dropping 90K and having the Land Cruiser as a daily… way too big and fuel cost will just be brutal. In my case, it will be best utilized as an overland vehicle with proper modes. ✌️🍁

[@TRDJon]

Suuuuuuuper expensive !

[@привет_лунатикам]

​@@TRDJon Compared to what a G wagon goes for at nearly double the price, its actually not too bad. While a good vehicle, a 4Runner in any trim is not in the same class of "refined luxury offroad exclusivity".

[@Saladon89]

are 4runners more reliable than landcruisers? better off roader between the landcruiser vs ur 4runner trd pro?

[@CP-kb1du]

TRD PRO 4 RUNNER is the most durable off road vehicle hands down

[@TRDJon]

Both are super reliable and capable off road. I’d safe the 4runner is better just because it is Smaller and easier to navigate on trails

[@MillerRL96]

Hell no not more reliable.

[@petersmith843]

Toyota pulled the FJ Cruiser and the Land Cruiser from the US. Give us one back. I need a new vehicle since I gave my daughter my FJ Cruiser. I would buy a LC if more reasonably priced.

[@TRDJon]

A bare bones 4x4 PLEASE

[@Wild1995]

Its a great vehicle but not for 90k. OMG you could almost get 2 TRD pros for that price or at least 2 4runner premiums. Buy one get one free or buy one for the spouse. I would rather take 2 4runners over 1 Landcruiser. 1 4runner for the week and the other for the weekend

[@TRDJon]

The daily and the cruiser haha I like that

[@PureBlood777]

The only forerunner you’re getting for 45K is a SR5

[@Wild1995]

@@PureBlood777 Thats what I said. You can get a premium SR5 4x4 for 45K easly.

[@PureBlood777]

@@Wild1995 “at least 2 4runner premiums.” Where did you say SR5 at?

[@renpfuhl1]

They should kill the Sequoia and offer the LC in different trims at a lower price point.

[@TRDJon]

Yes

[@garyswain5243]

The real dislike is not being able to have the 70 series here in the US

[@TRDJon]

I mean you can import the older years of it but I get what you mean

[@corradettimotorsports360]

Nothing Lasts forever eh! with that price point competition will be stiff, most people in that price range won't be doing Overlanding! its a proper off roader for sure, just wondering where the tow hooks are located? I bet your gonna miss it greatly!

[@rebeccastone3301]

You were the 2nd person to claim they bought the LAST Land Cruiser in America … FUNNY 😂

[@TRDJon]

Never said I bought this.

[@realtick]

Still a very handsome SUV. Don’t like the roof rack (don’t like the the one on the new TRD 4Runners either but JMO). I can’t believe these things run $80-90K though. This seems at max. a $65K truck.

[@TRDJon]

Agreed! Just don’t understand that price either man

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

I love the way this looks. I hope the new 4Runner will carry over these looks.

[@TRDJon]

Or at least something similar

[@2CabrasLocas]

Thought there were already pics out of the new, completely redesigned cruiser...

[@dhubbs4]

Yeah, never been a fan of those giant roof baskets.

[@TRDJon]

No a fan sa well man

[@ramirorabagojr5238]

I myself have a 17 TRDPRO in Cement that I love ❤️ but when I heard the LC was going away I searched for one and even though it was an arm and a leg I wanted one because we wouldn’t see the in the US ever again.Do I regret paying so much?#Nope

[@realtick]

Question...are the third row seats removable?

[@gerardomaralit772]

Removed totally.

[@986C]

This is the only suv that is a bargain at $90k. If you own one you know if you don’t you don’t.

[@TRDJon]

You mean you’ve convinced yourself?

[@misterpimlott6330]

How was the jbl system?

[@TRDJon]

It was pretty decent man! Nothing crazy but definitely wasn’t horrible.

[@misterpimlott6330]

@@TRDJon thats surprising! I bet its better than the rav4 jbl "being a big vehicle"

[@samjohnson9894]

That rack came with the truck?? That has to be a dealer-installed POS. Yakima/Thule/etc none of those are real roof racks. Take that junk off there. Put a real one on or leave it off. And yeah, the 200 is a big fat lazy thing. It's off road prowess is let down by the IFS which is made of tin some say. Great review.

[@irfanspace]

i saw few Land cruiser 300 videos and man twin turbo make huge difference, Toyota basically killed land cruiser and they have to be blamed not sale , reason as you said overpriced and other hand Toyota Sequoia , Toyota Sequoia actually distorted Land Cruiser market .. if they want Land Cruiser back in action they must kill Sequoia .

[@jg8250]

Now selling for 120k

[@bassage13]

I CANNOT understand those stupid basket style racks. They started putting those on 4Runner Pros too. What person actually likes those things?

[@TRDJon]

I’d take the pro one over this anyway

[@bassage13]

@@solidpiks They look ridiculous.

[@HeIaI]

Today i saw a brand new land cruiser 300 series on UAE roads

[@TRDJon]

How’d it look?

[@HeIaI]

@@TRDJon Oh man it got road present since it’s a new car and everyone is looking at it and also It feels like Lexus body with that elegant look 👀.

[@TRDJon]

It’s definitely luxurious that’s for sure

[@OrthodoxNYC]

Toyota is the only luxury brand in the UAE? Not sure about that one...

[@speedking1283]

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[@UtahNick71]

I will take my 4R everyday over this.

[@FloridaSunMitochondria]

Amen!! Love my 4Runner. Would love to see more DIY videos from this channel.

[@TRDJon]

I know I know. I need to get back to that too

[@Adam-hq7ob]

Loved my 4runner and thought the same until I drove one and was hooked.

[@Captndarty]

Doubtful if it was the exact same price😜

[@привет_лунатикам]

After owning a number of 4Runner from 3 - 5th gens including TRD Pros, there's just no comparison. IMO, the LC is a better vehicle in nearly every way.

[@CP-kb1du]

2019 TRD PRO 4RUNNER Voo Doo Blue.... no comparison looks rugged and no non sense full of beans ..

[@VietLe-gy3et]

Freaking toyota. Why they put that fruit basket on top for? It makes the land cruiser look a little weird.

[@TRDJon]

Yep!

[@westcoast708]

4runner to the grave ...