I do like the design of the updated Land Cruiser. Very understated and functional. It will never stop blowing my mind that we talk about $50k being an affordability threshold though! It's affordable for maybe 10-15% of the US population; the rest of us who would like one of these would have to live in it to afford it!

Stealerships markups are going to be legendary on these. This is a Prado for the american market, now put the 2.8L turbo diesel engine on it with the hybrid bits and that'd be an insane overlanding rig.

At first I liked the round lights, but now I think the square lights fit the overall look better.

I like the round headlights better. Hopefully they will offer a package to add all the off-road equipment to a 1958. That would seem to me to be the one to have.

I love it MotoMan! Thanks for bringing this to us. This is now # 1 on my list.

For the first time, a Toyota vehicle looks really really good.

I like the styles of both versions shown along with the paint especially that powder blue. The Land Cruiser looks strong and functional.

I really like this - I think it’s going to be a hit and I agree I wonder what place the 4Runner will end up having relative to this vehicle.

Just to pass this as a Land Cruiser Prado not the LX level but a stripped down GX. I love this new look as the old model has been around for nearly 15years

Love the glass opening on rear hatch, why they ever took this away amazes me.

Great information, love the details. When's that 4 Runner coming out?

I like. Can’t wait to see the next 4Runner as well like Motoman said. Keep telling myself my 2019 Ram 1500 is great. I thought I was crazy back in 2018 when I paid 46k for it. In today’s prices with the 19% inflation it would be $55k…… 😢

I think there's plenty of room "below" this for the new 4Runner. Non-hybrid 2.4T, no center diff, manual transfer case, maybe less rear overhang, assuming the same or similar wheelbase... I feel Toyota could easily cut costs and make the 4R start mid 30s giving these two quite a bit of room to exist with each other.

The 1985 looks Hummer-ish

I really want to know whats the overall size of this. It looks small in the video but google search specs shows it being about a foot longer and about 10 wider than a 4runner. I currently am still driving my 09 FJ cruiser because i still absolutely love it. I am looking into a new vehicle though, definitely Toyota again!

One of the best reviews I have watched here on YT! I can't wait to get one of these bad boys!

Great video. We need more engine options.

Really nice looking SUV!! Instant classic.

The design I think is fantastic. It looks great! I had a 2020 LC Heritage Edition (made 30K selling it after 2 years lol...) and one of the cool parts about it were that you never saw one. Where I lived they were allocated 2 of them per year... I'm sure from a Toyota perspective this is going to be a winner - do the things a Bronco/Jeep do in the same price range but you know it won't break. But it makes me wonder if it will have that same, *it* that the older LC's did. Like I remember the 200 had slightly thicker glass, just so it would last longer. Lots of little things like that, which this version doesn't seem to have. That said... I will probably order one, though that Trailhunter... oh man. On the 4Runner side - I think the plan is to make a smaller body on frame vehicle there to go right at Jeep. I would be perfect in their lineup and match the cross over line up Toyata has. RAV4, Highlander, Grand Highlander for crossovers, then 4Runner, LC, Sequoia for BOF off-road SUVs. A skinny 4Runner, with a turbo 4, 5 seats, and a large sunroof or top + Toyata reliability... If I was over at FCA I would be freaked out. Love your videos man! Great work.

I reckon the J250 will continue to be called Prado in various parts of the world where the Prado is currently sold, like the middle east. The Prado is popular around here, I'm sure you saw plenty of them back in Dubai, M. International markets will get a 7-seater J250, apparently powered by the 2.7 inline 4 currently in the Hilux, Fortuner & Prado. What's going on with the sunroof though? Press shots of the international model shows a panoramic roof while the blue one you sat in had a traditional sunroof instead (like the Lexus). Toyota also updated the Series 70 Land Cruisers as well. Excellent work like always, M.

Great video

The Land Cruiser is an automotive icon. It’s crazy to me that it sold so poorly in the United States.

Great review and information.

I really wish they would bring back the clam shell tail gate. It's the reason I started buying LC's & LX'es. What's the sq ft of the cargo space?

Beautiful .Toyota hit home run with this 👌

I love them boxy look on the SUV. Toyota dealership wants $10,000 on top of the MSRP. That's just insane.

I like it but still wish we got the LC 300, as that’s where the lineage evolved. Vs an offshoot of the family tree like the Prado

so this thing is really nice, Ive heard that MSRP will be around $60,000..? Do yall think thats how much they will list for? Or will this bee one of those situations where the car goes for above its MSRP

Beautiful looking ride, but i am bumming it is missing the iconic split tail gate!!!!!

I hope a middle trim would be around $60k. The overlap with the GX550 concerns me more than an overlap with the new 4Runner.

How accurate is the tow rating mentioned? Most other sources claim it will be 3.5 tonnes, bringing it in line with other 4x4s in it's class like the Everest and MUX here in Australia.

If they had incorporated the roll down rear window like the tundra and 4 runner I’d have already pre ordered one

Is there any timeline when this will available for purchase on the us market?

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this sport utility vehicle without the V6

Is it a plug-in hybrid? I'd love if this car did the "goes 40 miles on a daily charge, petrol for road trips"

$55K+ gets you cloth seats, a dismal 8” infotainment screen, no front locker, cargo floor that isn’t flat, 17mpg, and street tires! 😂

I love it. I want to see wider, sportier tires on it, though, for people like me who are going to be driving on paved roads 90% of the time.

Does it have a cooled central armrest cubby?

So this is the new Prado?

I am not a fan of the offered colors ( especially the green), although I do like the FJ -ish Blue. But the simple and pronounced beltline, is slightly akin to the Bronco.As for the engine choice, I would like a simpler set up, because who can repair any of this stuff on the fly? I sure don't know how. Overall, I am stoked for the Land Cruiser.

I have a hard time thinking of a unit this big with a 4 popper, battery or no battery.

This reminds me of my 1st year model FJ Cruiser: form over function. Let me be clear, I had the 6MT with the locking center diff. I've never had an off-road vehicle drive as well as that SUV. However, the rear seating space was cramped, the frame was comparatively weak (in typical Toyota fashion), the frame needed to be chopped for 33" tires, and at 6' tall even, I couldn't see a traffic light at all. I had to give up my FJ Cruiser due to a lumbar spine injury, that made working a clutch pedal extremely painful. Instead of buying a 4Runner, which was my first choice, I bought the top level 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X,with leather seats. The Xterra doesn't drive quite as nicely as my FJ Cruiser did with full time 4WD, and rear coil springs. But, you had to buy a manual transmission to get the center diff on an FJ Cruiser. My Xterra is still running well in 2023. The seating is firm and spacious, and the angles are better than a 4Runner. Surprisingly, despite being a smaller vehicle, the Xterra felt much larger inside than the comparable 2011 4Runner. I see the same flaws in this vehicle. This guy is 6' tall, and his head is nearly hitting the roof. Seeing out of that upright windshield looks difficult. The rear leg room is atrocious. The approach angle loons good, but the departure angle looks terrible. I'm confused as to who Toyota is marketing this to. If they're going to make a Land Cruiser, make it a bit larger for families, and make the 4runner a bit smaller for better off-road performance.

If that comes with a manual like the tacoma I'll buy one tomorrow

I have a feeling these new Land Cruisers will be even harder get get ahold of than the new Prius. Toyota really needs to ramp up its production millions of people are waiting. I want to get the new Prius for my daughter, I was thinking about the new Tacoma, but now I am thinking a Land Cruiser. It is like the Bronco I liked but has the build quality I need.

I swear I thought I was in an alternate sepia universe for the last 5 minutes. 😅. Fantastic review, though.

I like the look and design and for the first time i am considering a prado over a 4 runner. I will wait for the new 4 runner to come out to compare

Toyota got it right with this redesign.

Well done Toyota just what I need? You have returned with the spirit so missing now from the Green Oval. Proper machine for proper people!

Can we ask for a six liter 3 or 3.5?

Depends alot on the tow load and how it performs.

Looks great. Wish it was a PHEV.

I honestly think I would rather have the GX. Looks way better and comes with a V6 too.

Great job Toyota. You built a Toyota Land Cruiser that looks like a Ford Bronco.

Looks great! Kinda feels as it’s a restomod

Love the design!

Finally, the legend has been returned dude.

The 80 series remains my favorite model. I regret selling mine, even with 300k on clock.

where are they made? US or Japan?

I love it!

as a current LC 200 owner.. and we just picked up Rivian R1S... Don't this mind this version "LC250" but I would rather have the GX version. I applaud Toyota for going adventure SUV.

Thanks for doing this. I used to love these. Looking good, and certainly a step in the right direction. Any idea when or if Toyo will stop hiding the driver down and behind the front engine compartment giving limited road view? Don't get me wrong... the price, options, and looks are great, but a 2-3 foot blind spot in front of the vehicle and at the front corners is too much. Call me old fashioned; but, I always found it nice to see the road when driving. Or, make the old discovery's toyota based. Kinda like this one .... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMWVZK6X2c3Miok.htmlsi=s8kjXCzMMinVIjO4

This is a backwards step for landcruiser. Less power, less internal room, less towing capacity, less ground clearance, less departure angle, and the rear door is rubbish!

Decisions, decisions Motoman! To keep my 2020 LC200 (Blizzard white pearl with Terra interior), or go for a first edition? That blue two tone certainly is sharp looking. On a side note, I've been wishing for a hybrid version though. Any chance the first edition will be offered as such? Either way, I like what I see so far, and I'm going to be very tempted indeed!

I want one . Totally awesome

Damn that's one fine looking SUV, they should have reserved this design for the 4runner

is this the new/old 4 runner?

This is definitely coming to the states to compete with the widely popular Wrangler (Jeep junk) and Bronco (F.O.R.D. Fix Or Repair Daily). If Toyota can keep the prices down close to their levels it will crush the competition IMO

This design looks small in some angles and gigantic in others. I thought it was gonna be smaller at first, but with these dimensions I’m now more confused at what its purpose will be. Granted the design is fantastic and that might be a seller on its own, but the GX looks beastly too and is set as an off roader too, with more power. If the 4runner is still gonna be a name plate what possible niche could it serve? This is the same confusion that the TX and Grand Highlander give me, that the ES and Crown do as well; there’s way too many derivative products atm, I can pick favorites but how will this not eat at their own market share

Great off-road SUV with legendary Land Cruiser name, priced like a 4Runner and it’s a TOYOTA. Such bargain for such an amazing package for everyone. This exciting SUV will fly off the dealer lots hot cakes.

The land cruiser looks cool I like the round lights

Best review, hands-down that puts everything in perspective.🎯 11:50

Doug Demuro is going to be so happy.

I'd buy it and pat myself on the back for avoiding the Bronco, which looks great but has Ford turbo engines in it (no thanks). Too bad Toyota dealers are artists at overcharging way above the MSRP with stupid "required" crap like whatever Toyoguard is and so forth.

A Toyota version of the new Lexus GX, awesome!

The dealer markups will make this at least double what the MSRP is. When these make the lot they will likely be the most expensive vehicles on the lot where dealers are going to take full advantage pricing these based on demand. The last Land Cruiser model a few years ago was 80K MSRP. Adjusting for inflation, demand and unacceptable dealership greed these land Cruisers BASE MODELS will be 100K with markups.

Can't wait for the new interview with Mike Sweers

i like the last '22 version or before. now for the masses a ford bronco II

It’s beautiful

I'm guessing the new 4runner design will change to be more rugged to directly compete with wrangler & bronco... this will differentiate the 4runner from this new land cruiser...

Are these only for the US market? Will they be built in Japan?

Someone goes into a car dealer to buy a large car based on its reputation . When told the price the buyer says too expensive so the crafty dealer says they have a cheaper version of the car( which is actually a smaller different car). The customer says great you got a deal....😅

The rear hatch 100% should've been a X5 rip off. Would've made the uneven floor much better and probably not noticed at all. Would've been better for seating in the back as well with a tailgate style hatch opening. Happy to see it either way

One thing I always loved about Toyota trucks and SUVs is that the rear windows typically roll down. I think they made a mistake with the tail gate, would have really loved to see a roll down rear window. All windows open including the rear makes for wonderful airflow.

Always felt that a vehicle that has swoops and curves looks better with round headlights and a rectangular vehicle looks better with square headlights. I think the squarish rectangular lights look better on this vehicle.

Hey Motoman, what do you guys think of this looking exactly like a 2008 Nissan Xterra? If Nissan had paid enough attention to their Xterra, this is what the modern one would loo like. It seems Toyota rebadged the design of the Nissan Xterra and call it the new Land Cruiser.

Is this an upgraded FJ Cruiser?

I would pick the new 2024, even the basic one or in particular te basic one ... any day before the LC300. Or maybe, I would get the 300 and sell it hoping to have some money to change tires and get accessories for my LC250 (as it will be called in Europe) ...

The updated 70 series excites me more...

Where will the 4Runner fit in at

Nice looking car! This is a Prado in the rest of the world. Half the price of a Land Cruiser because it is half a Land Cruiser. The new LC300 is what you are missing out on...

The 4runner style will be for young guys and the Land Cruiser is for older guys. It will be basically the same car.

You fxxk up the glass latch when you closed the back! Lol 😂

I like those 80’s behind you, could you step out of the please😂

I love the new design!

I wish Toyota produces all the Land Cruiser with this face, round headlights, and not the one with square ones. The 1980s 4Runners are my favourite, two door and removable top and body. It be nice if Toyota produces those once again, like Ford did with Bronco.

I just googled the Land Cruiser and everything thing that came up was over $80k. 😱

Looks like a 4 Runner and every other ute. I'd like to see a 70's era reissue. Removable hardtop. Manual transmission. Bare bones options. Fold down seats in back.

Wow, I want one for free to handle the cold slippery winters in the part of Canada I live in. 😊

I don't think I understand the value of the 4Runner anymore if this truck exists. Also it is wild to think that a hybrid 4 cylinder suv will cost mid-$50,000s as a base price. So what if it has 400+ lb/ft of torque - what about the durability? What is the point of the downsizing if there is minimal improvement to fuel efficiency?

I like the boxy look. It needs bigger wheels and I wish it had 7 or 8 seats.