2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Consumer Reviews
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Got the Heritage Blue!
I got the mid level trim and picked mine up in early August. I’ve put around 4K miles on it. No issues so far. The engine is a little jerky and takes some getting used to after you first buy it. Lots of horse power and there’s a slight turbo lag. I’m getting about 21 MPG in real world driving. Unfortunately, it does require premium fuel and doesn’t have the biggest gas tank. On the plus side, it’s quite comfortable and it’s just a really cool car in so many ways. I honestly love it. Is it perfect? No. It has a lack of Storage up front for things like sunglasses and your wallet. The cool box is pretty much stupid and tiny and I wish I had a regular regular compartment instead.. There’s not as much room in the very back as in my 5th gen 4Runner, the seats don’t lie flat, and it beeps at me way too much. But there’s a lot to love. I honestly just love being inside of it. It’s comfortable. The buttons are tactile and laid out sensibly. The infotainment system is very good, and the JBL audio is pretty decent in my opinion. It really moves on the highway. It also just looks like a million bucks. I mean honestly, Toyota really nailed it in terms of style with this car. It’s also the right size and super easy to maneuver, especially with its incredibly good turning radius. Happy with my purchase.
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First 2 weeks with 2024 LC 1958
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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- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $75,99818 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $61,99415 mi away
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $64,79124 mi away
This Land Cruiser sells itself.
Had no intention of buying a Land Cruiser but there in the showroom was this Meteor Grey (?) well sculpted not to big, not to small but just perfectly proportioned SUV. We both hopped inside and the comfortable yet supportive seats and well laid out interior controls with great visibility and not a mismatched panel gap to be found. When you grab the well placed door pull and close it, it lets out a solid this sound as if closing a vault door. Not heavy, but just solid. The headroom even with the moon roof is plenty and with multiple seat adjustments along with powered steering wheel, we were both able to find a perfect driving position even with me at 6'1 and the spouse 5'11. Having two position memory allowed all those fine adjustments to each be stored ensuring as we switch drivers we don't have to go through it all over again. The soft material where my knees are are welcome as I rested my right leg against the console side. Then their are the buttons! While we appreciate the modern look of our EV and it's minimal buttons, it's so nice to just push on an actual button to ventilate or hear out seats, and another for temp, and another for record, etc;. Had no idea how simple these are in form and function as we'd forgotten. The driving and dynamics are fantastic for a vehicle half the Land Cruisers size, but I'm here it's well done. No body roll, no harsh thumps from holes on the road, wind noise is surprisingly low for this upright and large vehicle. The hybrid is almost imperceptible as it switches the motor on and off as necessary never really noticing it's not a V8 under the hood. It's surprisingly swift from a stop and braking doesn't come with any nose diving down when stopping quickly. Interior could use more storage. Our Escalade has spaces for two of everything even if we never no what's on all of those spaces after a while. The Land Cruiser isn't going to let us clutter much up and the cooler in the console is a neat idea and even has its own coolant and fan system so you have the windows down in the mountains and cabin A/C off and and still have our Liquid Death cooling in the console if for some reason we have them hot when putting them in the LC. Our MPGs have been averaging 25.2 in suburban driving which is amazing compared to the Escalade or the QX80. So a couple months in and we'll update on any issues, but so far, we're officially thrilled with the execution of this truck.
My ‘58 is Great…
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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Lives up to the Hype 2
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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