Toyota Hilux vs Land Cruiser: which is best OFF-ROAD?

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Who’s ready for a Toyota off-road head-to-head?!

We’ve got one of the most popular Toyota SUVs around, the Land Cruiser, and it’s going up against one of the most recognisable pick-ups in the world, the Hilux! The question is, which will prove itself to be the must-have Toyota off-roader?

For starters, let’s look at the stats. The Land Cruiser comes equipped with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel that can put down 204hp and 420Nm of torque. It’s the commercial edition, so it’s pretty much devoid of kit - it’s even only got two seats!

As for the Hilux, we’ve got our hands on the Invincible X edition, and once you look under the bonnet you’ll find… the same 2.8-litre turbo diesel as found in the Land Cruiser! However, while the power output is the same 204hp, the torque has been upped to 500Nm!

Will the increased torque prove the difference? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S GO OFF-ROAD!

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[carwow]

12:56 “Yeah I love a good bounce I do” - Mat Watson, 2021

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[visekual]

I think the land cruiser is much cooler, I didn't know this basic version existed, I'd like someone on YouTube to take one of these to do a serious off-road project.

[PSDetails]

I live in the states, but I spent a couple of years in South America. I remember the first time I saw a Hilux. Always cool to see a truck you never knew existed. This is back in the 2006 era and I also didn’t have internet at my home, so I was a bit more isolated and my ability to research was limited.

[MalteSpieltYT]

Having driven both for weeks in south africa, the hilux is just more versatile and you can put in more stuff. hilux is really good at offroading and general driving around too. oh and the hilux is a lot cheaper than the land cruiser in the base spec

[Mushamir]

We used to own the Land cruiser Prado (similar one) but with 5 seats. That's the one that should've been compared to the Hilux because this short wheelbase version will of course be quicker and faster than the crew cab Hilux.

[Leon-gyox]

You gotta do a one with the lc 300/200 too cause that would be more interesting to watch !! Love Toyotas no matter what ..❤️

[terradrive]

I have a hilux too, on the traction and wheel articulation section, it's not just the rear diff that does the work. Hilux has the system to individually brake the wheels that doesn't have grip so it can transfer power to the wheels with traction, it works even without engaging the rear diff lock.

[AmmarMalik]

Not really much of a comparison. The top spec Prado comes with a rear diff lock and multi-terrain select, not to mention it's full sized, which would have helped it here.

[DarkMatter]

Tyres and tyre pressure, the most important thing when it comes to traction. I'd like to see how they both perform with a set of aggressive all terrain or muddies fitted.

[EDKFtravels]

Reviews, on road driving, Off-Road driving, drag races. Sounds like the recipe from another famous British show, have you guys ever thought of putting together some epic adventures I would totally watch something like that.

[wheelspinmanager]

Land cruiser Prado is a nice car to build a proper off roader on

[ravenx]

I have a 2021 Toyota Prado with a 4.0 V6 and it's absolutely amazing both on road and off-road !

[Vienspalvis]

Say what u want, but carwow's off road videos are the best!

[DaveAdams]

A draw between the Toyotas: Scotty Kilmer would be proud.

[emgitonga]

Finally, something East Africans can relate to. Chapeni likes za support.

[ricemagician]

I'm always impressed at how well he's talking while driving. So professional.

[nathanb]

Both of these Toyotas are old school compared with newer Land Rovers, Jeeps and Mercedes 🙂👍. Another off road comparison between the new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok when you get the keys to both :)

[Duvstep]

Here in Jamaica we only have the 4-door version of the prado, interesting to see the two door version

[kashsres]

I didn’t know Land Cruiser came in a 2 door version specially of this model. It’s so cool.

[stron]

Land Cruiser really looks great in 2 door, especially those rear arches.