Is the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 A BETTER new SUV than a 2025 4Runner?

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FIRST DRIVE: The Land Cruiser is her and Toyota has brought big changes. On the outside you will find on the 1958 road heritage style headlights, flat black accents and 20in wheels. On the inside you will be greeted by a heritage style cloth interior. Under the hood is a 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 hybrid that is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 A BETTER new SUV than a 2025 4Runner?
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@JohnSmith-lc8mp 28 күн бұрын

Man i wish 7 inches was still king! You are right, ppl be wanting that 12 nowadays. 😂

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

You are hilarious

@ZepG 28 күн бұрын

It's not the size of the screen that matters, It's how you view it!

@showmemorefunthings9208 26 күн бұрын

I heard only 3 or 4 inches is usable at any given time

@Skwid-Lives 25 күн бұрын

That’s what she said

@zachyoung1987 28 күн бұрын

the price is crazy for what you're getting cloth seats, infotainment take 7-10k off then okay

@emelino 28 күн бұрын

That’s called the 4Runner

@robinjardiniano5598 28 күн бұрын

+ no power lift gate... all that to make the land cruiser trim the "better" deal

@georgedixon9863 28 күн бұрын

I think the price is great

@TacticalStrudel 28 күн бұрын

@@robinjardiniano5598I hate power lift gates. I’d pay to delete that option on the nicer trims.

@_Nickstein 28 күн бұрын

@@emelinowhich is an upgrade compared to this and it’s cheaper

@s_t102 27 күн бұрын

Here in Eastern Europe we have 2.8 liter turbo diesel Land Cruiser Prado, economical and powerful.

@davonne225 26 күн бұрын

love that boxy shape. Just like the original models

@kickstand801 28 күн бұрын

one thing I love about Raiti's Rides is that I feel as if he's taking us on a tour. yes he reviews the cars but my gosh!! the sceneries, the views, the mountains... so amazing. really appreciate that.

@Name-kd5jj 27 күн бұрын

I really like the base model with manual controls, cloth seats etc. But for the price it seems a bit crazy. If it started at say $45,000 it would be good. But cloth seats and 7 inch display at $55,000? That's luxury car prices. I know in the past you paid more for the extra build quality and reliability, but this is the Prado. Is it really worth that much more?

@MP-vd6ho 16 күн бұрын

Probably have it the rest of ur life

@macsgo2hell 10 күн бұрын

@@MP-vd6hoIt’ll run for plenty of years just fine but that 4 cyl hybrid system will give in at some point. Not nearly as reliable as the v6

@LuisUrbieta 28 күн бұрын

Joe, I love the Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 Edition & I think this is the Apostle to the Off-road SUV's.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I’m so glad that I could share it with you Luis

@LuisUrbieta 28 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRides Thank you so much.

@omarcortes5754 28 күн бұрын

Love the retro "vibe" design of the Land Cruiser, especially that boxy shape. I think this time I prefer this over the 4Runner.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Omar

@robertoling7708 28 күн бұрын

Off-road test? Damn! You’re bold Raiti!

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I’m not messing around

@weirdshibainu 27 күн бұрын

For a 4 banger, that thing is fast. Darn smooth off road as well.

@mahdykhayyamian6167 28 күн бұрын

I love his random reference to different brand of cookies and candies.

@vindevhunta4905 28 күн бұрын

Toyota did it again .. Nice boxy design ... 4runner is awesome but I'm going for the CRUISER

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

You are not the first to say that

@alwayne5932 28 күн бұрын

Yeah u right 👍🏾..lots of them to choose from 😁

@providentpathfinders219 28 күн бұрын

the majority of the ladcruisers existence has not been with a v8

@alwayne5932 27 күн бұрын

@@providentpathfinders219 🤷🏾‍♂️..well that’s because not too much body’s is doing V8’s anymore man..we got to get with the program…even a lot of the big 3️⃣’s doing it now since the Legendary Toyota starts setting the trend 😁

@dominickirkwood 28 күн бұрын

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

@pray4mojo35 28 күн бұрын

How durable will that engine be in the long run? No V8 or even a 6 for $60k+ after taxes/fees?

@massimopizzi725 27 күн бұрын

In Europe on the Land cruiser and the hilux we never had v8 or V6 and they did 500k km without any problem

@qp7691 28 күн бұрын

absolutely outrageous price for what your getting

@StevenEveral 28 күн бұрын

The perfect vehicle to come back from somewhere.

@MM-ji5je 27 күн бұрын

Nice, Mr and Mrs Raiti.

@showmemorefunthings9208 26 күн бұрын

Hey Raiti, How fast were you driving on the trail from the off-road course to the pavement that starts around the 18 minute mark? Thanks!

@cesarditto2 28 күн бұрын

Raitis A.I doing a great job responding to everyone

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

It is me not AI

@Tdoty10 28 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRidessomething AI would say

@johanjonsson 28 күн бұрын

Exterior design checks all the marks. Too much hard plastics in the interior as in many Toyota products but viewing this as a utility vehicle I can tolerate that. Great review as always.

@rickygreene8870 25 күн бұрын

Great review. love the off roading

@suzanneflowers2230 28 күн бұрын

Love the seats, storage, and visibility. As a base model, it seems the msrp is too high, though.

@harleypasiderio8315 27 күн бұрын

That white color really makes it look like your standard UN / Peacekeeper SUV.

@Jcruzer70 28 күн бұрын

Love it when you rep Donnie Baseball! 🤘🤘 Great review as always, Joe.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Heck yeah man! Thanks for tuning in!

@marklynn6907 26 күн бұрын

For the Land Cruiser badge, this is a great price. AWD will be the main difference over the 4Runner. Will be interesting to compare options and pricing for the 2025 Limited and capstone trim levels of the 4Runner’s against this trim Land Cruiser.

@dgarage9 27 күн бұрын

“Peanut butter and jelly is what won WWII for the allies.” That random comment got me. 🤣

@davidp2888 28 күн бұрын

"David comments on every single video." Yessir, I try to do just that.

@dr.derekrobinson1920 28 күн бұрын

The goat!

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

You are the man! Thanks for having my back!

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

@@dr.derekrobinson1920heck yeah

@Deagnetic 28 күн бұрын

David cameo when

@wardellward 28 күн бұрын

The legend has returned also joe how they didn’t put a V6 TWIN TURBO in the land cruiser

@JokerG16 28 күн бұрын

lmao this isn’t the legend. Toyota pulled a fast one on us by not throwing the “Prado” name behind it

@frankmont79 28 күн бұрын

Awsome job 👍

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Thanks man!

@lenny1157 26 күн бұрын

Thank-you for the review Joe. I understand making the sacrifice of creature comforts such as upgraded materials for the interior, moonroof, manual adjusting seats, smaller screens for a true offload capable vehicle like this,. However, at 56K starting price would it be too much to ask from Toyota to at least include the option for the sway bar disconnect and forward facing camera with this trim?

@Rossi_21 27 күн бұрын

never has a door panel had a more lively introduction😂

@Droppinbomblets 28 күн бұрын

I hope you can get a top line version of this vehicle to try out, for the base version I was really impressed 😀

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I will be getting that one for you!

@mohammedtariq9048 27 күн бұрын

Here in the Middle East, this vehicle is called the Toyota Prado, and it was used for this model, but unfortunately, an important feature was lost, which is the 6-cylinder engine with a volume of 4000 cc, as well as the third-row seats, the roof rack, and the suspended rear spare tire... I think it will be introduced in the upcoming models of this version. ..Thank you❤❤

@alqersan 26 күн бұрын

Middle East version will coming with 7 seats

@nciks. 28 күн бұрын

Toyota hasn't missed recently, the new corolla,camry,prius especially, 4runner and now this. #1 brand (and rip that v8)

@mystictk4149 22 күн бұрын

Toyota did amazing with getting in touch with the 1958 edition.

@SigAXG320 27 күн бұрын

Is the wind noise significantly less than a hard top wrangler ? That will make or break it for me.

@RaitisRides 27 күн бұрын

Oh yes it is!

@Fohrenbach 28 күн бұрын

How many Etch A Sketch's can fit in the seat back pockets?

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Now that is a good question!

@paulgrinold1103 18 күн бұрын

The Toyota FJ cruiser with an auto trans and a locking rear diff was 30k back in 2008. Add the hybrid power train and adjust for inflation and 57k is probably reasonable.

@artstech 28 күн бұрын

3:38 I wish there was an options to have the fenders painted. Not everyone will be taking this off-roading.

@costaricasurf66 28 күн бұрын

That powertrain sounds like like a cross between a three cylinder diesel and a sewing machine

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

That is a great analogy!

@DavidS94938 27 күн бұрын

Does the 1958 use different or cheaper interior materials than the Landcruiser? From this video it sounds like it does (dash, doors, etc.)

@dillonpickles6047 28 күн бұрын

Did you all get that rattlesnake fan to 'hit that subscribe button' ? Seriously though; that is scary stuff! Great save, Steven!

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Steven came in clutch!

@jessierobinson1489 28 күн бұрын

Raiti mentions the Corolla as legendary but forgets the 4Runner. Come on Raiti. Also, the 1958 Land Cruiser= a stripped-down Lexus GX550!

@J.Young808 28 күн бұрын

Not really because the GX 550 is a 3.5 V6TT.

@JZirn 28 күн бұрын

Love the look of it. I’d buy this for 40k. Feels way overpriced.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Have you seen -prices of SUVs lately?

@J.Young808 28 күн бұрын

I wish the First Edition wasn’t $75k as it is the trims want the most. I like the round headlights, but really enjoyed driving in Honolulu in my friend’s Macan S with Ventilated Seats. I wonder if I can put a 1958 grille and headlights on a Land Cruiser trim 🤔

@JSBowling2011 8 күн бұрын

@Raiti’s Rides,you forgot to mention what type of fuel it takes? Premium or Regular. Premium would be a Deal Breaker..Thanks, Jim

@crsc1033 28 күн бұрын

Without the roof rack looks like an old International Scout

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Do you like the look?

@crsc1033 28 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRides 99 times out of a hundred I would say that the roof racks are an interesting finishing touch on the look of a SUV and would want them, this is the exception. It looks really good without them, just a clean look.

@koreyhimself 28 күн бұрын

I love it. I know the aftermarket will be nice

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

You are so very right about that Korey.

@EphemeralThought 26 күн бұрын

Non-hybrid 4Runner for me, or the Lexus GX if I hit the lottery. Owning a Land Cruiser was a bucket list thing for me, but not anymore - the last 300-series Land Cruiser that sold in the US, particularly the special edition in white with the gold wheels and roof rack is my holy grail... but between the cost and the gas it's only for people with money to waste...

@Graves-81_69 28 күн бұрын

I like the LandCruiser, but I prefer the 4Runner. Im planing on buying a new Tacoma TRD PRO or 4Runner TRD PRO this summer

@Irishmanbikes 28 күн бұрын

It's hard to tell which is better. I guess I need to test drive both 4x4's to decide which is better.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

That would be the best way to do it

@albrustmeyer753 28 күн бұрын

Hey Joe, how are you doing? You’re always replace the engine with a V-8 from the tundra I’ll put a V6. lol 😝

@RealNHRecon 28 күн бұрын

I love the Toyota Landcruiser... But damn it had to be $55K. That's nuts.

@surviv 28 күн бұрын

why are there huge price verations depending on coutry ? it is a japanese car exported all over check the prices in the uk it is INSANE 80-90k range

@kendrickdelosreyes5381 28 күн бұрын

Is a Mercury Grand Marquis better than a Ford Crown Vic? 😅

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Yes it is

@OneProN00B 28 күн бұрын

As a Merc owner... Yes

@kendrickdelosreyes5381 28 күн бұрын

@@OneProN00B as a 2011 Grand Mercury owner, I’m not gonna pretend that they’re not 99% the same car 😂

@johnathoncastro 27 күн бұрын

yes but not better than a lincoln towncar lol

@weirdshibainu 27 күн бұрын

Yes. Buy one if you can.

@JokerG16 28 күн бұрын

I just hate how Toyota pulled a fast one on us trying to convince us that this is a true 300 series Land Cruiser when it’s really a 250 series Prado

@PrecisionAcc 28 күн бұрын

It's just a successor to the FJ Cruiser

@Aldeeezzy 28 күн бұрын

True LC fans know it’s a LC Prado

@JokerG16 28 күн бұрын

@@Aldeeezzy exactly but i’m trying to figure out why Toyota isn’t marketing it as such? because the normies out there are gonna buy it and swear it’s the official LC when it’s not lol

@Aldeeezzy 28 күн бұрын

@@JokerG16 Maybe it’s because they never used the name Prado over here and think we’ll get confused 🤷

@nalong55 28 күн бұрын

They couldn’t justify the price in Toyota trim so if you want the 300 series, it’s sold here as the Gx550

@Intel.Twelve 28 күн бұрын

That's both incredible and sad how powerful the I4 is but lacks that crossplane NA V8 growl.

@user-kn4du5on2p 14 күн бұрын

I’m not a V6/8 purist, I think hybrid technology has advanced far enough to where it belongs in the legendary Land Cruiser. As the gas prices go higher and higher, we’ll be thankful for the fuel efficiency and same off road capability. Will I miss the startup roar, yes. But my wallet will thank me.

@jimmythefish 9 күн бұрын

This is the one to get. I’d pop some KO2s on it.

@4af 5 сағат бұрын

Hate click bait teaser titles! Review didn't compare driving experience of 4Runner vs Land Cruiser!

@jp23x 28 күн бұрын

Which 4runner even competes with the base land cruiser? The trd pro is going to have an msrp of around 70k...

@huynhydpooh1349 28 күн бұрын

Most probably the Off-road trim.

@alwayne5932 28 күн бұрын

Raiti’s I luv e’m kinda reminds me of my GX 😁

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Good call!

@alwayne5932 27 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRides man am not paying no attention to none of these competitors…am from the Islands but living in the US now…& Toyota ain’t the one to be played with…even though I luv my Lexus’s they always take their time to perfection not in a rush like some of these governmental goons..they’re for the people’s & this is y I stuck with them…so they can keep the big 3️⃣😂

@greggjarvis133 24 күн бұрын

Long after that's gone my 69FJ40 land cruiser will still be around

@SiriasisOFFICIAL 28 күн бұрын

i4 for landcruiser is actually crazy.

@electrikoptik 28 күн бұрын

Well this 250-series LC is the oversea Prado and Prados mostly came with 4 cylinders.

@sbs-0055 28 күн бұрын

Wait until it’s ice only 😂

@kenkozawa9810 27 күн бұрын

Huh since the J40 we have had 4 cyl both petrol and diesel engines.. I have no issues with the 4 cyl. The engine is facing the correct way, proper off road drivetrain and looks perfect inside and out. If you really care, go get the GX for the 6 cyl..

@EricShump 19 күн бұрын

Should be around 35 grand but paying for that name! So cool but DAMN!

@catrider4863 28 күн бұрын

Factory 33"s? I thought only the GX550 Overtrail had 33's?

@mikevincent3780 27 күн бұрын

How does it compare to a Bronco outer banks with the 2,7

@noelbgood8845 28 күн бұрын

Hey bud really appreciate the jaguar review

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for saying that

@amgerd 28 күн бұрын

Make it a straight 6 with a stick shift and I’ll buy it!

@CarnutMM 26 күн бұрын

Love this 1958 edition. But the price though. Should have been no more than 49k after delivery.

@JMM7171 24 күн бұрын

Saw the first one in New England other day. Have not driven one yet. I’ll keep my 4runner. 😅 and my tacoma. Don’t have to swap batteries in ten years. Ha. And still more envious of the 70 year old that I saw with a last gen Land Cruiser.

@RaitisRides 24 күн бұрын

Sounds like a plan.

@jimthompson717 28 күн бұрын

I'd buy it for the looks.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

It is good looking for sure!

@mickeybrumfield764 28 күн бұрын

Joe reviews vehicles like it was meant to be.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

That really means the world Mickey!

@mattbowen9751 28 күн бұрын

Getting 1958 in a month- what color looks best in person Joe???

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I love the sand color

@lenny1157 26 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRides at this time you can't get a 1958 trim in sand color (black, white, and grey only with 1958 trim)

@mattbowen9751 9 күн бұрын

Grey color is called meteor shower … looks like a blend between grey and tan/brown/gold in person… I work at TMNA HQ in Plano … saw one in person last week. I ordered 1958 in meteor shower… arrives in Sept

@r35tmanbash 27 күн бұрын

I love my FJ Cruiser.

@JDLR956 27 күн бұрын

Nice truck unfair price. Never knew I needed to hear about pbj and steroids in a car review until today. Excellent video!

@jamesgana3837 28 күн бұрын

1st to like and comment. Cool review

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

You are the man James

@ganmudan 28 күн бұрын

honestly i like the simplicity of this. i have 3 dogs who shed and track dirt. i want an interior i dont have to be precious with. wish the price was a lower but i wish the price was lower for a lot of things lol.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

It would be great to get one without carpet at all.

@Chemical87 26 күн бұрын

But! but! This is what the dudebros want, right?!

@PQ28120 27 күн бұрын

Whens the z71 traverse

@rl6210 24 күн бұрын

Your first comment should be the crazy price and dealer markups…..nonstarter for me

@drama_killer 28 күн бұрын

Exhaust sounds good, you’ll never find one for that price.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

We will see what happens for sure!

@robertoling7708 28 күн бұрын

The Toyota situation with the 4Runner and the Land Cruiser 1958 seems to be the same than Hyundai with the Palisade and the new Santa Fe!

@JokerG16 28 күн бұрын

and it got even more complicated with the GX that had the bigger engine

@Tarequr 20 күн бұрын

@RaitisRides I am noticing some injury to your right hand middle finger. Hope everything is alright!

@Jack.Smith80 28 күн бұрын

Joe, I want to say Toyota Land Cruiser is literally die hard at hot climate. As always Awesome, Joe.

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I think you hit the nail on the head Jack

@user-ej5qb3wp7k 28 күн бұрын

Lol…As always buddy…love the food for thought side comments!! Keep up the great work!!✊🏽

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I’m so glad that I can share it all with you!

@charlieherring8458 27 күн бұрын

After watching the Throttle House video my opinion of the new Land Cruiser has changed for the better.

@RaitisRides 27 күн бұрын

That is great to hear!

@alihyrex1690 27 күн бұрын

Crazy price.

@yourtoyotamann 28 күн бұрын

Honestly if it's anything like the Sequioa, you won't even miss the v8 in The New Land Cruiser

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I think that is a great point!

@billwashburn8568 28 күн бұрын

Come on man zonk those street tires!

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I totally missed it and don't know how.

@GerryOcampo 28 күн бұрын

The 1958 model starts at $72K in 🇨🇦

@0930091 28 күн бұрын

How many percent the people drive off?

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

HUH?

@HBSSTC 28 күн бұрын

Where in SD is this trail?

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Voght Ranch

@HBSSTC 28 күн бұрын

@@RaitisRides Thanks man. Looks like its a private place from the map

@REIQ 28 күн бұрын

Where is this trail? I want to take my FE

@J.Young808 28 күн бұрын

Somewhere near San Diego.

@REIQ 27 күн бұрын

@@J.Young808 No WAYYYYY...

@jimmydeneus5322 28 күн бұрын

Is it coming to the us

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

Yes Jimmy

@pinkipipe 28 күн бұрын

This one is more family oriented while 4 runner is for adventurous people

@sherifMalaika216 28 күн бұрын

If you want real adventure get landcruiser 70

@coltonmarshburn1828 28 күн бұрын

The Land Cruiser is not available with a third row in North America while the 4Runner is

@sunchaser999 28 күн бұрын

Too many sacrifices for the price tag.

@billydanzz 28 күн бұрын

I see auto manufacturers have caught on to giving us 'shrink-flation'.

@DaniTheNachoPirate 28 күн бұрын

This looks perfect to jack up 8 inches then throw on some 44's underneath 😮 . That interior is perfect for when you're out on the trail and you get out to check something then end up getting mud all over the inside. All you gotta do is cover the screens and grab a hose!!

@osmarorozco963 28 күн бұрын

LC looks nice but man oh man … didn’t like how that 4 banger turbo sounded coming up and over that hill.. I’m not convinced on this setup and toyo trying to pass it for something that was truly unique in every sense of the word.. This doesn’t seem like toyota moved forward with the LC😢.. shame

@RaitisRides 28 күн бұрын

I guess the big star is the price tag.

@matthewlowry3726 26 күн бұрын

Nice looking and you looked like you were having fun driving it. However….HOWEVER…Toyota needs to wake up and be more realistic on the price if they want to sell them…