I had a dream i sold my 4Runner. Woke up in a panic and went straight to my garage and made sure it was still there. My 4Runner is my 4Ever truck

I like the 4Runner. Bombproof, ultra reliable and simple. 500K mile vehicle with proper maintenance. No turbo and no massive hybrid battery to replace in 10 years.

Once you get up to the $77 thousand plus range I think I would just go with the Lexus GX 550 Over Trail.

$60K for cloth seats, and $80K for some buttons, under armor, and changing lights. What upside world are we living in that a Toyota costs that much!?

Well duh you bought a land cruiser you’re a youtube channel. 4runner still the better choice unless you need views on videos.

4R has legendary longevity. Can’t say the same about these new Toyota turbo charged vehicles. Only time will tell

I asked my wife if she wanted to get rid of her 4Runner and get a GX or Land cruiser. "Absolutely not" was her reply.

the craziest thing, the 4R still looks good!

Love the 4Runner TRD Pro

I don’t like that the LandCruiser requires premium fuel.

I'll keep my 1st gen sequoia. Bulletproof V8!

No way 77k for a 4cyl....

Perfect Choice I got my LC FE 3 months ago! Thanks for the tips!

got the chance to buy my dream truck almost 2 years ago, a TRD OFF ROAD 4Runner. I found your videos while researching it and thanks to you it made me want it even way more! Seeing one in the channel always makes my heart warm lol. havent stopped watching since. in future videos would like to see how the sway bar disconnect behaves in already stressful situations.

The First Edition is so sick!!! Happy for your, Ryan!! So rad!

The 4unner looks 100 times better!

Just bought a 2013 GX... I originally had the Land Cruiser on order, but interest rates and overall lack of desire for a car payment led me to a cash car. The Land Cruiser is sick though. I will own one in the future most likely.

Excellent review! Crazy how the wheel just hung in the air on one, stayed put on the other. Thanks for your fun hard work!

congrats on the new buy. hopefully we see more of it so we can make informed choices. give us bad and good

I just love the sound of that old 1GR. Makes me want to jump in my FJ and go flat out everywhere while going faster than the speed of smell.

Got my heritage blue FE this week, I’m really happy at how good they drive, it just feels right

Love those headlights on the landcruiser

Smart choice for the channel, but if for 100% personal I know you would pick 4Runner

Nice to see you break out the tape measure on the ground clearance. I have been questioning the details across the different trims for a while now. Thanks for that but of info.

I love your videos. You are one of the new car reviewers who actually reviews the cars instead of making it feel like a paid ad by the manufacturer.

I chose 2024 trd pro 4R.... so simple, so good.

I would still pick the 4Runner...although I love the new LC. I just think in 10 years, everyone will look back at the 5th Gen as the epitome of Toyota engineering & reliability. No complicated electronic systems, just buttons where buttons should be with an engine & transmission, simple, straightforward & reliable at a reasonable value. (though I'd be coming from my FJC, so the 5th Gen IS a relative luxury upgrade for me) Having said all of that...the new LC is sweet.

I am not a fan of what they've done with the hybrid battery here. It is in the cargo area, which is not good if you have wet items in the rear or something leaks back there. It requires you keep several vents clean and unblocked in a cargo area in order to have airflow to keep the battery cool. And I have heard that the deck lid at the very rear, designed due to the battery location, can only support 150 lbs; again in the cargo area where that little area could see some weight, though it might be in only odd circumstances.

Had ro rush back to my office to watch this 😂

I've been waiting for this one!

I still would take a 2010 used 4Runner over anything new at Toyota.

Thank you for the excellent videos and car reviews! Could you please do a snow review video for the new Land Cruiser and GX550 at some point? It would be great to see how these vehicles perform in snowy and icy conditions.

This is the review I needed in my life.

So effortless on the trails. Love this thing! Can't wait to see more off-road adventures from your first edition.

You can use the key fob for remote start. Double tap the lock button then hold the lock button.

This makes me want a FJ Cruiser even more I don’t know why. Congrats on the buy!!

Really enjoyed this video and the comparison. I personally have a GX and have been looking at the Sequoia. I have had a 4Runner in the past and both have their pros.

Your videos are the best, thanks for taking the time to do them and walk us through everything. I want to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser as well so can't wait for coming content!🎉❤

Congrats Ryan! Land Cruiser and Raptor you are set for any and every off road adventure! Rock and Roll! Ready to see where it takes you

Ryan! I am stoked for you. This is a great choice for you for all the reasons you chose it. Vehicle buying should not be 1 size fits all. A LOT of people won't agree this was worth the money, and for them, that is true. For you, I think it was. Primarily because of what you said about features. I would not take the 2024 TRD Pro for what it is over the LC you just bought. I hope it gives you years of reliable fun. Are you going to swap out tires? Are the wipers rain sensed? Did you say it has adaptive cruise? In our state, those things have become features I would very much like to have had on my old 2018 4R TRD OR. But I did not buy it for amenities, I bought it for its rugged long lasting capabilities.

I actually passed on my allocation I received for the exact same LC and bought the exact same TRD Pro 4runner. I love both but I want to see what they will offer in the packaging on the LC and the new 4runner over the next couple years.

VERY relevant comparison! I am a 2 time 5th gen owner, so I love this! I put a Magnuson supercharger in my 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road, and no more slow lol. It wasn't cheap though lol

Haven’t seen much yet diving into the 2.4kw onboard power. Any chance to do a demonstration of that feature, like using it while the vehicle is off and seeing how the engine can start automatically to fill the battery back up?

Looking forward to many more reviews and videos on the LC.

I have anticipated a comparison video like this one! I was contemplating between the new LC 1958 and the last year of the 5th gen 4Runner and I put down a deposit on a 4Runner TRD offroad premium this week. I’ve always wanted one and figured I could always sell it down the road and get near what I paid for it new. I want to see how the LC performs over the next few years.

Great video!

Great review, good work!

60k for cloth seats?! Whaaaaat

You never should have gotten rid of the grey TRD Off Road you bought. Should have driven it until the wheels come off. Newer designs are becoming too focused on tech and not the basics like engines that work and reliable transmissions.

I just got an off road premium in may and love it. It’s my third 4Runner and am very happy!

Awesome video!!

I'm eager to see the videos come out of the new LC on proper tires doing real trail testing (psst: Elephant Hill, etc!) Nice overview, sir! Antiquated (sure reliable etc..fr.2016) 4R vs new Toyota tech! Im sceptical of the new powertrain (batteries fail in 10, as mentioned above) and time will definitely tell if LC retains its "200K milee service interval on unimproved roads" medalion.

Woohoo it's finally here!

Congratulations!! 🎉

Both great trucks, I say get what you like who cares what anyone else thinks. The technology on the newer vehicles is amazing.

I bought the 1958 version, but honestly really wish I spent more. The surcharge is insane tho.

Congrats and good choice on getting the new LC

$80k/ $1500 a month land cruiser is just something I cant wrap my head around.

It'd be nice if you took the same line for the articulation section in both vehicles. Also, as you must surely know, the best 4Runner model for articulation is the TRD Off-Road with KDSS, as it disconnects (hydraulically) both swaybars below 12 mph. I've never given two hoots about all of the electronic nannies as I enjoy driving my vehicle and having as much control over it as possible. The only thing that I like on the new Prado is the Torsen centre-diff, but again, only for paved road, mixed condition (snow and rain) driving , as you still want to lock the centre diff for maximum slow speed, technical and difficult off-road conditions. Funny how we are - 3 years ago you could buy the best (non-70 series) Land Cruiser in the world (the LC200) for $86000 in the US, and now you're paying $77000 for a Prado :) Imagine getting rid of the top of the line Supra and giving consumers the GR86 for the same price and having them thank you for it - good one Toyota!!!!

Hey Ryan, I checked for the low point on the GX, its up front on the crossmember, it probably is similar here. @6:30

Would love to see a comparison on the off-road capability between new LC and old LC (GX460)

Glad you bought a Land Cruiser. I’ve had a first edition for 2 months and it’s been so great. Just took it off-roading today. Your channel is 1 of only 3 I subscribe to. Thanks for the great content

Panhard bar mounts could be a reason why the LC flexed better on this test. The 4Runner's panhard bar mounts to the axle on the driver side which might limit driver side droop. The LC's passenger side droop might be limited for the same reason.

Nothing like a midday Driving sports drop

Ryan could you take a 22 or 23 GX460 and GX550 through the same trail?

Great video! Would be cool to see an off road comparison between the Land Cruiser and a Bronco Sport Badlands. Clearly different vehicles but quite a few similarities on size.

Great start to a whole series! I’m pretty stuck on trying to decide between The last of the fifth generation 4R Before it goes away. I tend to buy my car brand new and keep them quite a while. My other thoughts are buying one of these or the upcoming sixth generation 4Runner. I only concern is the price point. I own a 5th GEN. And my biggest gripe was slow it was especially at my elevation of 7000 feet plus. But, I had quite a bit of character and I enjoyed it. I would go for an off-road/premium model. This would make the price difference even more. Would love more input for it too late! Ha ha!

Thank you, you are probably the first one to discuss GC, would appreciate if you can please confirm what is the minimum ground clearance because Toyota is providing all confusing numbers, not sure what is correct?

The Land Cruiser I test drove at Servco Toyota was a Land Cruiser trim and it had the white and yellow Rigid fog lights.

the front sway bar was what got me!!! incredible!! compared to connected, need that mod. thx

Love your videos

Is the stabilizer bar disconnect and lockers similar to the new class bronco where it's on-demand or do you have to be on level pavement to activate it?

Beautiful truck. I love the new design. WANT

It just needs a roll down rear window and it would be the perfect replacement for the 5th gen 4Runner.

@20:29 What is this mountain? Pretty neat! Great video Ryan, and I too would like the LC, but the price tag is way too high for me.

When your done with the 4 runner I’ll take it 🙏🏻

Love love love my new LC !!!! Most amazing vehicle ever !!! Will be getting another for my wife

Congratulations, very nice choice!

I do like the two colors you have. I personally prefer the Terra color.

Great first drive.

I hope you'll redo this video when the new 4Runner comes out. I know you said you're preferring the new comfort and tech stuff. As my vehicles have leaped forward in tech over the last decade (newest was a 2020 Stinger GT2), I've started heading in the opposite direction. The older tech/design of the 4Runner kind of appeals to me.

I like the direction Toyota has taken with the styling on this and the fact that there are meaningfully distinct trim levels.

I'd hate to see a review on my 1966 fj40..lol... " unless you have Popeye arms...you aren't pulling into that compact only site....."

Caveat: on road manners of 4Runner equipped w/ KDSS probably rivals the Land Cruiser. Sway bar is also beefier on KDSS models for minimal body roll. 4Runner w/ KDSS also has increased articulation under 12mph with essentially a disconnectable sway.

My 23 TRD Pro has one MTS setting in 4H.

I’m going with 4runner before watching. At least I hope you did lol

What is your opinion on the Land Cruiser requiring 91 octane while the Tacoma with the same i-Force Max only requires 87? The premium gas may be a dealbreaker.

2024 Land Cruiser is amazing looking SUV. Great review Ryan. Greetings

This video reminds me how lucky I am to have my ‘04 Sequoia Limited.

No front locker for 77k lmao...so overpriced...you really need to compare it to the new gen 4-runner coming out and the off road models... although those prices will be ridiculous also

I think it would be a epic video if you will bring last GX460, this 4Runner, GX550 and this LC250 all together at your other site and do the run down. All yhe legendary Japanese off-roaders in one video. Can add a Jeep Wrangler just for fun and comparison )) I bet you there will be thousands of views

Beautiful car, I love the color.

handsome truck. though I can't for more vehicles to get rid of the p/d/r lever in the center console. something smaller so i can have better cup and phone holders... hah

Congrats! That’s an awesome rig. Could you tell us a little bit about the upgraded JBL? How do you like it? Does it stay clean when it is loud?

We have a lot of vehicles- we have a horse farm and love our Toyota 4Runners/Tacomas for daily driving and around the property. Other than towing it’s hard to beat the 4Runner. The Pro models (we have Tacoma and 4 Runner Pros) are fantastic off road. To me the cameras are just unnecessary. I prefer the older LandCruisers and wish they still had a V8. Good luck, I think you made a good choice, considering you have a channel for reviews. There isn’t much need to review a bullet proof 4Runner. However if I were giving advice to most consumers - looking for ONE long term vehicle- I’d definitely recommend the 4Runner.

that new landcruiser is badass

Well I guess I guessed wrong. I was in the same circumstance last month and after about a year of research and then driving the GX 550 and the Land Cruiser first edition; I bought a brand new 2023 GX 460, best of the lot In my opinion. Land Cruiser way before the GX 550 hope it turns out to be amazing because they really do look good!

@Driving Sports. Just curious why you picked that color instead of Underground or Meteor Shower? Thanks, Jim

Just curious, for the money, why did you end up skipping over the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail? Its in the same price ball park, Lexus generally has better quality standards and overall it has better performance then the LC, larger tires, more trunk space and better towing numbers. Love the look of your Land Cruiser though better than the lexus and Land Cruiser is a better nameplate in my opinion haha.

Would have been interesting to compare to 5th Gen 4R with KDSS. I have it and it made the handling much better.