2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Consumer Reviews
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1958 - $57,445 MSRP
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$55,325Prices based on sales in IA thru 6/16/25
Final assembly in Japan
First 2 weeks with 2024 LC 1958
SJB, 12/18/2024
updated 05/09/2025
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
74 of 75 people found this review helpful
Here is my short review of my new Land Cruiser 1958 after first two weeks of ownership. I am not going to cover the obvious like off-road capability. That's what this vehicle is intended for, so there is no point in writing about it. Positives: - Ride: For a body-on-frame, off-road oriented vehicle, the ride is pretty comfortable (better than comparable off-road vehicles) - Handling: Again, for the type of vehicle, handling is good, without excessive body lean on curves. It's easy to control the vehicle at highway speeds. - Noise: The engine is quite noisy under heavier load, but at steady speed the interior is very quiet. Road noise is minimal (I credit the tires for it), and wind noise is only perceptible above 65-70 mph. - Seat comfort: The seats are comfortable, with the right combination of soft layer on top and firm support underneath. They are well shaped and supportive. - Build quality: I am engineer with quite a lot of experience in quality control, and I am very picky about it. Honestly, I can say that I still haven't found any fabrication quality defect with my LC. Long-term reliability is to be determined, but at least it's built well. - Creature comforts: In spite of being a base-trim, utility vehicle, it comes with a decent amount of comfort features: 3-zone auto A/C, heated seats, heated steering wheel. - Sound system: The basic sound system is actually pretty good, better than what I have experienced in other Toyotas (I had 7 of them). - Complete package: Like all Toyotas you get a complete package without having to select a myriad of "options" and "packages". It comes fully equipped for towing, and attachment points for running boards, rock rails, roof rack. Unlike other brands which start with low MSRP, but you have to pick a dozen of expensive "options" to make the car usable, this one comes complete. - Power and acceleration: It's not a sports car, but acceleration is good for the type of vehicle. The engine feels relaxed at highway speeds and rarely has to work above 2000 rpm except when accelerating. There is no turbo lag thanks to instant torque from the electric motor. - 4WD controls: No gimmicks, not fancy computer-controlled off-road modes (with a dozen of clutches that overheat and fail when you need them most), just manually selectable center differential lock, rear differential lock and 2-speed transfer case. Beats any computer-controlled system if the driver knows what he/she is doing. - Safety system: Toyota TSS 3.0 works very well. If you don't like how it keeps control of the car, most likely it's because you are just a bad driver. Neutral: - Fuel economy: I am averaging 22 mpg in mostly city driving. Better than competitors, but not outstanding. - Interior materials: I love the cloth trimmed seats which have a very nice feel to the touch. But everywhere else it's hard plastic. There is no padded surface in sight with exception of the center console lid. A bit more soft padding on the doors wouldn't cost much and make the interior a much nicer place. Negatives: - Storage space: There is very little storage space. The glovebox is minimal, the center console is small, and storage space under the trunk floor is very limited. It's hard to find space for and keep organized stuff that I typically carry with me: recovery gear, air compressor, hitch ball mount, etc. - Cargo space: The trunk floor is very high and cargo volume is small for a vehicle of this size. It's obviously bigger than a small SUV, sedan or a hatchback, but it's less than what an average mid- to big(ish)-SUV would have. It's enough for my needs, but it may be disappointing for somebody who is specifically looking for an SUV with a lot of cargo space. - Tires: I like the fact that tires are very quiet, but they are useless for any type of off-roading. A vehicle in this category should come with truck-type tires with at least a bit more aggressive tread and reinforced sidewalls. - Transmission shifting: The transmission shifts OK when accelerating, but downshifts are harsh when slowing down to a stop. Verdict: If you are looking for a very capable off-road SUV that you can also use and enjoy as a daily driver and/or family vehicle, the new Land Cruiser strikes the right balance. It is much more practical and comfortable than Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco. On the other hand, typical family-oriented SUVs like the Toyota Highlander, KIA Telluride, Hyundai Santa Fe or Honda Pilot simply can't go places the Land Cruiser can. UPDATE: The honeymoon is over. Now, after owning the Land Cruiser for 6 months, I can honestly say that it has been very disappointing. Here is why: 1) Fuel economy: terrible, 19-20 mpg and requires Premium gas 2) Comfort: ride is very uncomfortable and engine/road/wind noise are terrible. At city speeds, the harsh, unrefined engine noise is very intrusive. Above 60 mph, wind and road noise make longer road trips extremely unpleasant. 3) Practicality: cargo space is small for vehicle of this size and high floor (due to hybrid battery) make loading heavy objects an exercise in weightlifting. There is very limited storage space inside, only a tiny center console and minuscule glove box. 4) Interior: hard plastic everywhere, looks and feels extremely cheap. Easily scratched. 5) Long term reliability and durability: while I haven't experienced any mechanical problems yet, the powertrain is extremely over-complicated. The combination of small displacement 4-cyl engine with a turbo and hybrid makes it the MOST complicated powertrain there is. The engine bay is extremely crowded so doing any maintenance or repairs will be a nightmare. Because of how complicated it is, it is bound to fail and cost a fortune to repair. Overall, mediocre vehicle that isn't worth half of the price. Stay away, it's pure hype and zero substance. I'm trading in mine soon.
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2024 Land Cruiser is not what I expected
Unhappy Camper, 08/21/2024
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
56 of 60 people found this review helpful
The land cruiser lusted for 69,185.00. I purchased it 3 weeks ago it looks great handles great. The 4 cylinder engine is ample enough for highway speeds. Unfortunately there is almost no storage and the center console is great if you don't need to carry anything. My biggest issue after driving it for the first week i noticed a vibration in the drivers seat so i took it back to the dealership to get the tires balanced. After an hour and a half the technician came and got me to drive a brand new land cruiser, I said I have a brand new one and he said but you need to drive this one so I did and sure enough it had the same problem and I was told they could not fix it and maybe if Toyota got enough complaints they would let them know ow how to fix it. That is not exceptable but I left with it not corrected only with the hopes Toyota would recognize the issue. Not a happy camper at this time.
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Lives up to the Hype 2
Fufkin 41, 08/20/2024
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
Agree with previous review regarding the kind of noisy acceleration of the turbo 4. Very diesel like. To get the fuel economy, torque, and supreme off road capability I think we have to "get used to" some trade off's here and there. If you want a comfy, quiet highway cruiser then there are definitely better options. This is a serious Overlander, so if that's your genre, then 5 stars for the Land Cruiser. FYI - I just did 1K mile road trip and averaged a little over 25mpg so mine appears to perform as advertised. Hope that helps?
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My ‘58 is Great…
JimJ from Mn…, 09/17/2024
updated 03/18/2025
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased in 06-2024, somehow circumvented the dealer wait-list, paid MSRP, no mark-up, no problem, am delighted to own and drive this vehicle, currently getting 26.2 MPG as a daily driver, am liking the interior ergonomics and fit and finish, and the power train is a great feature and performs well, yes, the cargo floor is high and a bit of wind noise from the high/upright windshield but knew that from the ‘first drive’ reviews, so far no complaints/disappointments, hopefully shall be driving it happily for a decade or more, thanks toyota, great job…
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Solid Vehicle, Great Design, Worth the Wait
Jim B., 09/26/2024
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I purchased mine about 10 weeks ago and have put about 2600 miles on it. I've always loved the Land Cruiser but didn't like how it had strayed too far from its roots over the past two decades. The 1958 ticked all the boxes for me since I wanted the full-time 4WD and locking diffs but wanted to forego the luxury items such as leather seats, larger touch screen, power lift gates, and all the extra cameras. My only reservation was the 4-cylinder turbo hybrid and whether it would provide long term reliability since I tend to keep my vehicles for many years. The fact that Toyota has been making hybrids for such a long time and that this model was assembled at the Tahara plant in Japan helped me to pull the trigger on this purchase. So far, I love everything about it. It feels more solid than any other vehicle I've had, the interior and exterior design is perfect in my opinion, and it's getting about 23.5 mpg with mixed driving in Normal mode. The only negative I can think of so far is the size of the fuel tank. It would be nice to have a range of more than 300 miles since I'm coming from a vehicle with a 400-mile range. That being said, my previous vehicle was returning about 16 mpg on premium fuel, so fuel stops are running about $60 rather than $90-$100 and I can certainly live with that. Overall, I'm very pleased and hope to have this Land Cruiser for many years.
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