2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Review // Idiot Proof

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser in ‘Land Cruiser’ trim ($61,950 starting in the US, $77,290 starting in Canada) is brand new and now comes standard with a hybrid four-cylinder turbo i-FORCE MAX engine. It’s good for 326 horsepower and 465 lb ft of torque, and comes with many off road goodies like a locking differential, detachable sway bars, and a 2400 watt outlet in the trunk. But where exactly does the Land Cruiser fit into Toyota’s lineup among the 4Runner and the Lexus GX? And does this new hybrid Land Cruiser live up to its reputation of reliability and capability? Thomas and James head to the Algodones Dunes to find out. We hope you enjoy the episode! And then subscribe, silly.

Editor: Karston Chong
Sound: Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
Magical Genius Logistics Planners: James Engelsman and Joey Alford

Huge thank you to Ironman 4x4 America for providing us with the overlanding gear

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[ESGsoccer]

Toyota ain’t gonna be mad. This is the best ad they could have asked for.

[philistine]

That shot of you flying MUST go into the future intros

[MuscleAmerican]

So glad that thumbnail was real and not clickbait!

[therealturbofanisme]

The way they both just moved straight to awkward understatement after the impact 😂 brilliant work guys.

[stoshu]

This is hands-down better than any advertising that Toyota could produce on their own. Not only is the thumbnail shot of this thing airborne dope as fuck, but the fact that it still performed fine after being damaged was a huge boon to the whole "it gets you home" narrative.

[sabertooth_fl]

If it's not "Thomas tries to simultaneously impress & scare James like they're on a first date"-proof, I don't want it 😤

[ilanier]

Toyota after seeing this video: "Let's add the skid plate."

[coondogsoutdooradventures]

I have a 2006 Lexus GX470. I have taken it overlanding and hit the cracked plate a tree stumps. Rock crawling with better clearance than the 4runner. I have pulled huge trees when mt tractor wouldn't start. And went through 16" of heavy snow from a Noreastern with no trouble . I made a bed for the back . Aside from the 15 miles per gallon, i love it! I got it in 2020 for $10, 500 with 140k miles no rust from the south. I had the maintenance timing belt and water pump changed for $2000. I never want to sell it.

[reaperxi-]

Watching you guys is the most natural transition to watching the old top gear and grand tour shows. Possibly one of the highest compliments I could ever give a car journalist. I’ve loved watching you guys for the last 4+ years. Truly makes my day with every upload you do. Thank you for everything

[loganquest]

You guys have 100% RUINED every other car’s reviews channel. It is amazing how you keep raising the bar and surprising us with unexpectedly witty, funny intros and outros. The quality of the objective journalism is hardly matched. Thank you to all of you in the TH Team to make this wonderful channel happen. Cheers and best wishes hopefully for a long lasting uniquely entertaining car journalism journey. YOU GUYS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! THANK YOU!

[RobertSlattery-bnfr]

As a devoted Land Cruiser owner (Series 200) and been, let's say off and back on the beaten path with it, this review is the best presentation of the new Land Cruiser 2024 so far. Informative and entertaining. It also helped me decide on the GX 550 for my wife when the time comes to switch out of her RX 350. Thanks Guys, much appreciated. I will be looking for more real reviews from you.

[poikanick]

Ooooh my god!!!! Throttle house for the first time mentioned the mighty 70 series land cruisers in the however many years I’ve been watching. Those things are so rugged, not comfortable or whatever but they WILL get you literally anywhere and back. The best platform to build for purpose, touring, contracting work, weekend toy. Truly a utilitarian machine. Greeting from the South Pacific 🇵🇬

[theCycleReport]

That jump, the aftermath and the reaction while it happened was just about the best piece of automotive journalism I've seen in ages.

Unscripted accident and the most human reaction ever. Bravo.

[nsikakudofia]

The front of the land cruiser looks like it could be replicated using Legos

[skfuze]

I sinfully haven't watched any Throttle House for a few weeks, and this was a gleefully great reintroduction into why you guys are simply the best!!
Grinning ear to ear after watch this.

[zzanatos]

I've been a Toyota guy for decades, and it will soon be time to upgrade from my 20-year-old 4Runner Sport (4.7-liter V8). I am strongly leaning toward a 2025 4Runner Platinum, but I'll consider a Land Cruiser. I may even go insane and look at a Rav4 as well. I recently bought a new Rav4 hybrid for my son (who just got his doctorate), and he loves it: 41 miles per gallon, 4-wheel-drive, Toyota Safety Sense, etc.

[yutwob]

That's it, lads. You've cemented yourselves as the best car group since TG. The reaction to the jump, the camping bit, the intro, the outro credits. This was truly an epic video.

[Ricobonito]

That closing shots of you with the sunset is epic, nice to see the guys.

[misganaalewegziabher]

Wow, seriously, the production quality and editing on these videos are just next level! Major props to the team behind these videos.

[TheBigFatTater]

Didn't know I'd be adding Patch 'O Dirt to my travel list this year.