WHY SO TRIGGERED?! (2023 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series vs BMW X5 Comparison Review)

This is REALLY UPSETTING the FANBOYS OUT THERE!

You guys said I couldn't do it, so I did it. I compared the 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series with the 2023 BMW X5, to see once and for all which is better - the Japanese brand Toyota or the German brand BMW. The results might just surprise you! (Or trigger you, it's either one or the other).

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⚠️ Watch me next ⚠️
- The original LandCruiser 300 review that got everyone so triggered
- My 2nd review of the Land Cruiser 300
- BMW X1 (actually really awesome for an SUV)

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[yslee]

LC300 is an offroader whilst X5 is a softroader

[KnowTheNewOfficial]

No one can beat the Japanese brand and this is the real fact and truth 👉💯

[davide]

What will be the expected depreciation for each of them? Toyota 22% - BMW 46%. I guess that plays a major role on decision making for those looking for a car able the withstand time, or those looking for a sportier spirit. 2 great cars.

[Nightfury]

As someone who owned a 2013 X5 which lasted about 2 years without a problem and then everything went wrong, never again BMW.

[linxinkai]

a lot of X5 in stock and currently offering 18~20k discount, while LC300 is about 18months waiting and no discount at all

[vijethk]

Recent rains in Dubai had so many BMWs stranded in the flooded streets. And guess what, there was not even a single LC in the same situation. This comparison is good for fun, but these 2 vehicles are built for completely different reasons and target segment.

[devildhaliwal]

The best version of LC300 is 3.5L petrol V6 twin turbo pumping 409 hp which I drive in Dubai. It's has an amazingly refined engine with 0-100 kmph in roughly 6.5 sec. I believe it's not available in AUS, but do check it out.

[manyuhahulisani]

As much as the LC300 is tweaked for on-road comfort it still allows Off-Road modification.... i love it for being so versatile while offering luxury🔥

[Mykehawke]

I would have thought the X7 was more comparable due to size

[abdulilahs]

I disagree with the winner, iv tested both for a month each on road only to see which one to buy, the petrol engine and the comfort of the land cruiser as well as the 10 speed auto were way better than the x5, not to mention the reliability and the longevity of the japanese are also better than the x5 and knowing full well that at any moment you can easily take the land cruiser for an off road cruise, and for me the land cruiser looks a lot better. And so for these reasons I took the land cruiser without a second thought. But overall good review.

[eboy]

I love driving the X5 but I would get the LC300 as a family car.

[markheath]

I have owned an X5 4D for the last 11 years. I'm buying a new boat for my retirement and need to tow on road long distance with a heavy load - so have ordered a Landcruiser 300. Also want to do some offroading. The Landcruisers hold their resale much better - I'm looking at about $22k trade-in for the X5 & the equivalent age cruiser would be worth 50 - 60K. Interestingly people say the resale is based on poor reliability as cars age - I have had minimal problems with the X5 over the period I have owned it & still drives very well. Going to miss that nice handling around town though....

[gauravrathee]

Bro land cruiser can last you for 20+ years if you want to drive it but bmw is only good for 5 years.

[danielrogers]

Interesting comparison. I bought the US base LC V8 in 2020 and love it for all the rugged and legendary style and durability. I also wanted a performance SUV and bought the smaller X3 in 2021. Love and appreciate them both for different reasons!

[asfandasadiq]

This might be one of the earlier built versions of the land cruiser. I heard from various showrooms that they did indeed have some quality problems in the earlier batches, which have been addressed now.

[sufianosman]

Toyota will take you to any where on earth and then bring you back home, german cars will take you just for 2 kilometres and then you have to continue your journey by taxi.

[marklittle]

Is the Landcruiser flapping bonnet a no cost option?

[muhammadaiman]

It should've been LC300 vs X7 or Prado vs X5 right?

[phillip.]

The fuel economy for the Landcruiser has me confused I get around 8 on the highway and just under 10 in general running around. I just 3500 kilometres towing a 2 tonne van and averaged 14.5 cruising at 100…