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

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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videography: Steven Flood 🎥

[JohnSmith-lcmp]

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

[zachyoung]

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

[mahdykhayyamian]

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

[kickstand]

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.

[omarcortes]

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

[LuisUrbieta]

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

[dgarage]

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

[robertoling]

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

[Name-kdjj]

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?

[weirdshibainu]

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

[dominickirkwood]

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

[davonne]

love that boxy shape. Just like the original models

[Rossi_]

never has a door panel had a more lively introduction😂

[harleypasiderio]

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

[suzanneflowers]

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

[StevenEveral]

The perfect vehicle to come back from somewhere.

[lenny]

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?

[vindevhunta]

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

[johanjonsson]

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.

[showmemorefunthings]

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!