2024 Land Cruiser vs 4Runner TRD PRO: We Bought One! 

I had a dream i sold my 4Runner. Woke up in a panic and went straight to my garage and made sure it was still there. My 4Runner is my 4Ever truck

4R has legendary longevity. Can’t say the same about these new Toyota turbo charged vehicles. Only time will tell

I like the 4Runner. Bombproof, ultra reliable and simple. 500K mile vehicle with proper maintenance. No turbo and no massive hybrid battery to replace in 10 years.

I asked my wife if she wanted to get rid of her 4Runner and get a GX or Land cruiser. "Absolutely not" was her reply.

$60K for cloth seats, and $80K for some buttons, under armor, and changing lights. What upside world are we living in that a Toyota costs that much!?

the craziest thing, the 4R still looks good!

Once you get up to the $77 thousand plus range I think I would just go with the Lexus GX 550 Over Trail.

I'll keep my 1st gen sequoia. Bulletproof V8!

Love the 4Runner TRD Pro

Just bought a 2013 GX... I originally had the Land Cruiser on order, but interest rates and overall lack of desire for a car payment led me to a cash car. The Land Cruiser is sick though. I will own one in the future most likely.

got the chance to buy my dream truck almost 2 years ago, a TRD OFF ROAD 4Runner. I found your videos while researching it and thanks to you it made me want it even way more! Seeing one in the channel always makes my heart warm lol. havent stopped watching since. in future videos would like to see how the sway bar disconnect behaves in already stressful situations.

The First Edition is so sick!!! Happy for your, Ryan!! So rad!

I just got an off road premium in may and love it. It’s my third 4Runner and am very happy!

I just love the sound of that old 1GR. Makes me want to jump in my FJ and go flat out everywhere while going faster than the speed of smell.

I would still pick the 4Runner...although I love the new LC. I just think in 10 years, everyone will look back at the 5th Gen as the epitome of Toyota engineering & reliability. No complicated electronic systems, just buttons where buttons should be with an engine & transmission, simple, straightforward & reliable at a reasonable value. (though I'd be coming from my FJC, so the 5th Gen IS a relative luxury upgrade for me) Having said all of that...the new LC is sweet.

I love your videos. You are one of the new car reviewers who actually reviews the cars instead of making it feel like a paid ad by the manufacturer.

No way 77k for a 4cyl....

Got my heritage blue FE this week, I’m really happy at how good they drive, it just feels right

Nice to see you break out the tape measure on the ground clearance. I have been questioning the details across the different trims for a while now. Thanks for that but of info.

congrats on the new buy. hopefully we see more of it so we can make informed choices. give us bad and good

Perfect Choice I got my LC FE 3 months ago! Thanks for the tips!

Love those headlights on the landcruiser

Well duh you bought a land cruiser you’re a youtube channel. 4runner still the better choice unless you need views on videos.

I don’t like that the LandCruiser requires premium fuel.

I am not a fan of what they've done with the hybrid battery here. It is in the cargo area, which is not good if you have wet items in the rear or something leaks back there. It requires you keep several vents clean and unblocked in a cargo area in order to have airflow to keep the battery cool. And I have heard that the deck lid at the very rear, designed due to the battery location, can only support 150 lbs; again in the cargo area where that little area could see some weight, though it might be in only odd circumstances.

Ryan! I am stoked for you. This is a great choice for you for all the reasons you chose it. Vehicle buying should not be 1 size fits all. A LOT of people won't agree this was worth the money, and for them, that is true. For you, I think it was. Primarily because of what you said about features. I would not take the 2024 TRD Pro for what it is over the LC you just bought. I hope it gives you years of reliable fun. Are you going to swap out tires? Are the wipers rain sensed? Did you say it has adaptive cruise? In our state, those things have become features I would very much like to have had on my old 2018 4R TRD OR. But I did not buy it for amenities, I bought it for its rugged long lasting capabilities.

Excellent review! Crazy how the wheel just hung in the air on one, stayed put on the other. Thanks for your fun hard work!

Both great trucks, I say get what you like who cares what anyone else thinks. The technology on the newer vehicles is amazing.

Thank you for the excellent videos and car reviews! Could you please do a snow review video for the new Land Cruiser and GX550 at some point? It would be great to see how these vehicles perform in snowy and icy conditions.

VERY relevant comparison! I am a 2 time 5th gen owner, so I love this! I put a Magnuson supercharger in my 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road, and no more slow lol. It wasn't cheap though lol

The 4unner looks 100 times better!

With all regards to the progress been made... 1. The 4R looks so much better and sexier than the LC! 2. All the tech on the 4R is old? GOOD !!!

This makes me want a FJ Cruiser even more I don’t know why. Congrats on the buy!!

You can use the key fob for remote start. Double tap the lock button then hold the lock button.

Haven’t seen much yet diving into the 2.4kw onboard power. Any chance to do a demonstration of that feature, like using it while the vehicle is off and seeing how the engine can start automatically to fill the battery back up?

I actually passed on my allocation I received for the exact same LC and bought the exact same TRD Pro 4runner. I love both but I want to see what they will offer in the packaging on the LC and the new 4runner over the next couple years.

Had ro rush back to my office to watch this 😂

I bought the 1958 version, but honestly really wish I spent more. The surcharge is insane tho.

Smart choice for the channel, but if for 100% personal I know you would pick 4Runner

I still would take a 2010 used 4Runner over anything new at Toyota.

I have anticipated a comparison video like this one! I was contemplating between the new LC 1958 and the last year of the 5th gen 4Runner and I put down a deposit on a 4Runner TRD offroad premium this week. I’ve always wanted one and figured I could always sell it down the road and get near what I paid for it new. I want to see how the LC performs over the next few years.

Ryan could you take a 22 or 23 GX460 and GX550 through the same trail?

As a current 4Runner owner and potential Landcruiser owner; this has been the best and most helpful review video by far! Thanks.

$80k/ $1500 a month land cruiser is just something I cant wrap my head around.

Thanks for the info. As a 2013 FJ Cruiser owner- not ready to buy the FJ Hybrid Yet-, but am impressed with the updates. I like that it's 4 door, and also all of the electronic updates. But part of me still respects and loves the straight forward no fuss.

Love love love my new LC !!!! Most amazing vehicle ever !!! Will be getting another for my wife

It's wild that we are now in an age where for $55,000+, we get a cloth interior and 8" screen and expertly marketed as a "heritage" edition. Even wilder that people are willing to pay that price. It seems so long ago that I bought my 2020 4Runner at MSRP. Couldn't dream of buying anything else.

Honestly, it looks like Toyota just made our '15 4Runner SR5 with 60K miles worth a helluva lot more money. We'll be keeping it, thanks

If they just put a V6 in the land cruiser I would have bought this shit in a heartbeat.

60k for cloth seats?! Whaaaaat

This is the review I needed in my life.

Glad you bought a Land Cruiser. I’ve had a first edition for 2 months and it’s been so great. Just took it off-roading today. Your channel is 1 of only 3 I subscribe to. Thanks for the great content

We have a lot of vehicles- we have a horse farm and love our Toyota 4Runners/Tacomas for daily driving and around the property. Other than towing it’s hard to beat the 4Runner. The Pro models (we have Tacoma and 4 Runner Pros) are fantastic off road. To me the cameras are just unnecessary. I prefer the older LandCruisers and wish they still had a V8. Good luck, I think you made a good choice, considering you have a channel for reviews. There isn’t much need to review a bullet proof 4Runner. However if I were giving advice to most consumers - looking for ONE long term vehicle- I’d definitely recommend the 4Runner.

The 4.0 L V6 is under tuned for longevity. The 2.4 is over tuned for 2023 emissions standards. Turbos recycle exhaust for combustion. Use premium fuel and let the oil cool down after a minute or so before turning off and you can still get longevity out of the 4 cylinder’s though. Toyota still makes a good engine.

You never should have gotten rid of the grey TRD Off Road you bought. Should have driven it until the wheels come off. Newer designs are becoming too focused on tech and not the basics like engines that work and reliable transmissions.

Previously had a 5th gen 4 runnner, now have a GX460. In the future when we get another SUV (keeping the 460) the LC is the one I'd be interested in. The improved MPG and the physical interior controls are more appealing to me than the GX550. Also the first editions round headlights look great.

What is the technical difference between 4L in the forerunner and 4L in the Land Cruiser? Doesn’t the Land Cruiser have the axles locked at that point as well so it functions more as a 4wd than an awd at that point correct?

this review has me even more convinced to go 4runner 5th

Would love to see a comparison on the off-road capability between new LC and old LC (GX460)

Your videos are the best, thanks for taking the time to do them and walk us through everything. I want to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser as well so can't wait for coming content!🎉❤

What is your opinion on the Land Cruiser requiring 91 octane while the Tacoma with the same i-Force Max only requires 87? The premium gas may be a dealbreaker.

Put a peddle Commander on the 4Runner and it feels much peppier. I have the 2021 TRD Pro 4Runner and I like it. Only reason I would upgrade to the next gen would be if they significantly increase the MPG

It just needs a roll down rear window and it would be the perfect replacement for the 5th gen 4Runner.

I like the direction Toyota has taken with the styling on this and the fact that there are meaningfully distinct trim levels.

Do a comparison between 2024 landcruiser, 5th gen 4Runner and 2025 4Runner on off road

I hope you'll redo this video when the new 4Runner comes out. I know you said you're preferring the new comfort and tech stuff. As my vehicles have leaped forward in tech over the last decade (newest was a 2020 Stinger GT2), I've started heading in the opposite direction. The older tech/design of the 4Runner kind of appeals to me.

Panhard bar mounts could be a reason why the LC flexed better on this test. The 4Runner's panhard bar mounts to the axle on the driver side which might limit driver side droop. The LC's passenger side droop might be limited for the same reason.

LOL at some of these comments. For the vast majority of 5th Gen 4Runner owners, the top complaints have been how the 4Runner is hopelessly outdated and underpowered in 2024 standards. Now that they have seen the 6th Gen (and the LC250), the 5th Gen is suddenly back to being Toyota's irreplaceable chariot of the gods. You simply can't squeeze any more power and torque out of that naturally aspirated V6. Toyota gave what the whiners complained about - more power. The result? Even more whining than before. LOL!!!

It'd be nice if you took the same line for the articulation section in both vehicles. Also, as you must surely know, the best 4Runner model for articulation is the TRD Off-Road with KDSS, as it disconnects (hydraulically) both swaybars below 12 mph. I've never given two hoots about all of the electronic nannies as I enjoy driving my vehicle and having as much control over it as possible. The only thing that I like on the new Prado is the Torsen centre-diff, but again, only for paved road, mixed condition (snow and rain) driving , as you still want to lock the centre diff for maximum slow speed, technical and difficult off-road conditions. Funny how we are - 3 years ago you could buy the best (non-70 series) Land Cruiser in the world (the LC200) for $86000 in the US, and now you're paying $77000 for a Prado :) Imagine getting rid of the top of the line Supra and giving consumers the GR86 for the same price and having them thank you for it - good one Toyota!!!!

So effortless on the trails. Love this thing! Can't wait to see more off-road adventures from your first edition.

Just curious, for the money, why did you end up skipping over the Lexus GX 550 Overtrail? Its in the same price ball park, Lexus generally has better quality standards and overall it has better performance then the LC, larger tires, more trunk space and better towing numbers. Love the look of your Land Cruiser though better than the lexus and Land Cruiser is a better nameplate in my opinion haha.

Caveat: on road manners of 4Runner equipped w/ KDSS probably rivals the Land Cruiser. Sway bar is also beefier on KDSS models for minimal body roll. 4Runner w/ KDSS also has increased articulation under 12mph with essentially a disconnectable sway.

the front sway bar was what got me!!! incredible!! compared to connected, need that mod. thx

Thank you, you are probably the first one to discuss GC, would appreciate if you can please confirm what is the minimum ground clearance because Toyota is providing all confusing numbers, not sure what is correct?

Toyota should keep the V6 option available on top of hybrid power train to the customers. 3.5 liter V6 is bullet proof

The 4Runner is so good and bulletproof I just can’t justify the land cruiser other than the need for the next new thing.

I just bought a 2024 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium. I love it. I really thought about waiting for the 2025 or grabbing a land cruiser, but those 4 cylinder engines just worry me considering the problems some people have had with the new tundra's. I'm just not sure these new Toyotas are built with longevity in mind which is why I bought a Toyota. I think many new cars have been engineered to be obsolete and replaced within a decade. I love my 2024 4Runner so much, I'm considering buying one of the old 8 cylinders because the 4runner is that great.

Was the land cruiser beeping the entire time?

I wouldn't touch those new vehicles with a 10-foot pole especially when something reliable is available. Some people are just too trendy and can't help themselves because they care too much with other people think & say... Got to think for yourself haha

Congrats Ryan! Land Cruiser and Raptor you are set for any and every off road adventure! Rock and Roll! Ready to see where it takes you

When your done with the 4 runner I’ll take it 🙏🏻

Ryan, The new Land Cruiser seems to offer substantially more headroom than the 4Runner though both models have lost the 40/20/40 rear seat From what I have seen, most Land Cruisers seem to be coming from the Hino Hamura plant rather than the Toyota Tahara plant that builds the 4runner and GX. Where was yours assembled?

Would have been interesting to compare to 5th Gen 4R with KDSS. I have it and it made the handling much better.

That 5th gen looks so beautiful compared to all that plastic on the land snoozer (which is just a worse version of the new GX)

A lot of ppl have been wondering where this Land Cruiser draws its styling from? Well my uncle in Nicaragua owned a 1992 Land Cruiser prado which at the time was an offshoot of the 70 series land cruisers with a more plush utilitarian use rather the commercial ones. This Land Cruiser draws it’s inspiration completely from that model first gen prado

My 4Runner has KDSS so the body roll is minimal. I thought the Land Cruiser had electric KDSS?

I do like the two colors you have. I personally prefer the Terra color.

4Runner all day! Bulletproof with timeless design!

I'm eager to see the videos come out of the new LC on proper tires doing real trail testing (psst: Elephant Hill, etc!) Nice overview, sir! Antiquated (sure reliable etc..fr.2016) 4R vs new Toyota tech! Im sceptical of the new powertrain (batteries fail in 10, as mentioned above) and time will definitely tell if LC retains its "200K milee service interval on unimproved roads" medalion.

Just brought in a LHD '22 LC79 for my farm property, and a '23 daihatsu hijet camper box van from bug truck of tarbow japan, also LHD. I think a better investment then my wifes new cruiser like this, and her lexus variant as well. For now I'll keep importing what I need and use for my ranches and farms, also brought in a handful of upfitted hilux champs to replace the clapped out regular cab tacomas.

Nothing like a midday Driving sports drop

What about seat comfort in comparing the 2? Really curious about this, as I own a Gen 3 raptor which is quite comfy, and previously owned a TRD pro 4Runner, whose seat comfort was mediocre to fair. I’m waiting on my ‘24 LC 1st edition, but am still debating just keeping myRaptor, which I love.

Longer term 4Runner all day!

Just bought a 2016 4R TRD Pro that I'm picking up today. I sold my 2008 200 Series Land Cruiser about 2 years ago. Haven't owned a 4R since my 2005 model but I'm looking forward to it. The new pricing and less "luxe" is probably the way to go for Toyota and I'd love to have one someday but not at these prices. Luckily both being 500k mile vehicles built at Tahara the used market now is the way to go since it has "settled" down from the insane 2022 prices. I still wish Toyota would bring the 70 series here with safety features so it could be sold for around $45k. I don't think it would cannabalize too much. Its even more utilitarian

First thing needed: new tires (such as Falken Wildpeak A/T’s). *For the 4R: ‘S’ is not ‘sport’, it’s ‘sequential’, to keep it in and/or control which gear it’s in. C’mon, you should know this!!!

Kinda looks like a modern day Honda element

I actually like how long Toyota keeps their models around for. It shows that the vehicle is reliable and dependable for several years to come. And I like old school simplicity of their vehicles; no constant rotation of complicated bells and whistles that no one needs or really uses, which goes out of date within a year or two that other truck and SUV brands employ. Toyota's dependable conservatism is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing.

I’m going with 4runner before watching. At least I hope you did lol

I own still new 2014 FJ Cruiser. 57 miles on the odometer. Storage kept. Same color. It's a MUCH better vehicle! True sport utility!

Appreciate onboard camera description its important in today’s sue everybody world.