Why Toyota Land Cruiser is the Most Trusted 4x4 Ever Made 

Superbly done. Really enjoyed (and loving this Beethoven you wind out with... ). Our family in the 1970s used to have an International Travelall in forest green whose vibe I just loved. Of course, those where the days when no one wore seatbelts, and we kids were just hopping over into the rear area like dogs. Those older ones remind me of them, only no doubt more reliable. But I've always loved the 1991-1996 era ones for beauty.

My 80 Series is still my daily driver. It's a 5-speed manual with a 4.2 straight six turbo diesel and manual locking hubs. I am the original owner and bought it in late 1996 over 23 years ago.

Greg, Thank you so much for posting this video!! My wife and I bought our 1999 Land Cruiser in 2001. At that time it had 19,000 miles on it........now it has 223,000 miles on it. In the 18 years we have owned it, this 100 series Land Cruiser has only had to be in ONCE for UNSCHEDULED service. As you have stated in your video.....a true testament to the standard at which these vehicles were built to. We still own that vehicle and there is no way we would ever part with it. About a month ago I went to a local Toyota dealer to pick up 2 heater hose T fittings. On the way out, a salesman said, "Instead of fixing the Toyota you own, why don't you bring it in and let us offer you a fair price on a trade."............to which I replied, "you could offer me what I paid for it in 2001, and I still would not sell it!" Thank You again for such an Awesome video! Toyota Land Cruiser, the best SUV EVER!

In Africa they have a saying, “To get into the jungle bring a Land Rover, to get out, bring a Land Cruiser.” 👌

Land Rover: will get you any where you want. Land Cruiser: will get you any where you want AND bring you back.

When I see a new Land Cruiser on the road it’s the ultimate status symbol. It means someone in that family is not only wel off financially, but is intelligent as well. When I see a Range Rover I imagine someone is doing alright, but is not car savvy at all.

Remembering the top gear episode where they couldn't destroy the Toyota Hi-Lux

Can we just agree Toyota is the best car maker ever?

A man who own a land cruiser is a wise and intelligent man

My uncle in Kuwait drives A 1994 Land cruiser with over 620 000 kms on original engine and transmission.

When i was a kid in the early 80's my dad had an fj40. It was a beast of a machine, according to my dad. I can't really remember 😊 to this day he still talks about it and wishes he never had to sell it.

We love our 2005 Land cruiser! 275,000 miles on it! My parents bought it brand new in 04 , and my mom used it as her daily ever since lol. Now, my dad is gonna convert it into an overland build, so he can take it off-roading in the Mojave desert where we hunt. It’s an awesome rig, and it’s been apart of most of my childhood ! Never let us down!

Made to last 25 years. That's only just run in. I'm still driving my 1982 HJ 47 as my everyday work truck

That was truly wonderful. I own a 200 cruiser, bought from new in 2014 and plan to run it until it’s wheels come off. Which means that it will see me out. I live in the UK where we get the Diesel engines, and mine has the 1VD-FTV. An absolute joy to drive, with 650Nm from 1600rpm, turbo whistle under load (they are VG turbos) and V8 burble, it’s a beauty. I suspect it’s also totally indestructible. I am a Toyota super fan, and this was truly a case of you preaching to the choir. As soon as I saw the title, I was like “yep, let’s settle in, this is going to be great”, especially because you are thorough and very knowledgeable. Thank you again, that was terrific! PS: the LS400/430 is a also contender for the best engineered and built car ever made. Truly an automotive icon. The UN should give it UNESCO world heritage status 🤭😏🤓

I love the fact he mentions Toyota world wide. Would have loved if he mentioned the Diesel line up as well like the 2H motor and 1HZ. FYI Land Cruiser also makes pick up.

I'm glad to be alive to experience the Landcruiser 200 - it's magnificent

"Everything in Land Cruiser are built around function and not fashion"

This vehicle is used on the world's most harshest environment is a testament of the vehicles credentials. I hope to own one someday. I loved the 100 series interior on the video.

I have a 2010 FJ Cruiser and I absolutely love it. I have almost 150k on the odometer and it doesn't leak seep or eat a single drop of oil, it runs like a top, doesn't miss a beat and takes me anywhere I want to go 😃👍

We have got a 1996 land cruiser hasn’t let us down since

King of all roads. It has a soul of a King and Sounds like a Lion. Every time i see one i am amazed by its wastness and aura. Such a great Tank. My dream car

Greg, I gotta say, your videos are so awesome because they are so detailed and informative. No one else on youtube goes into the depth of what generations are best for a particular make/model or what years within any given generation is the best. That is just amazing and invaluable info. I have learned so much watching your vidoes .. thanks a ton!

Showing those legendary cars makes you a legend.

Well done Japanese people for showing how American people to make a professional offroader......

We need the 70 series in the USA!

In town or out of town, land cruisers always deliver. Every time I see one passing by, I cant help but stare.

Toyota Land Cruiser, the King

Plus Australian mining and energy companies and contractors. Seismic acquisition companies over here love them.

You nailed it, great LC history and info. Still driving my 2001 100 series as daily driver, runs like new

More than a youtube video, I would say it's a nicely presented "Research Article on Land Cruiser"

I salute the Toyota makers, they deserve to be on top

It`s a shame that the U.S market didn`t get the HJ60 and the 70 series, my daily driver is an 1983 HJ60 G with the straight six 4.0 diesel engine and a five speed manual transmission with factory AC. The engine is reliable and after almost 290.000km it has no oil consumption between oil changes which is 5.000km, also the engine in my LC has an extra factory centrifugal oil filter that helps with emissions and carbon build up.

I love watching your stuff. I’m a former Range Rover guy (9) and about 4 years ago I got the Toyota bug. I love these trucks and it’s crazy. I love the 80 series. I bought however an LX470 and it’s amazing.

You Cant Kill a Toyota 4x4 Diesel or Petrol: Top Gear...

I’m on my 4th LC. Two 200s, one 100 & now an 80. The 8 speed transmission on my 16’ was trash. I upgraded to an 11’ with the 6 speed. Still driving that one and just picked up an 80. My favorite so far was the 06’ LX470.

Great video and i throughly educated myself. I recently brought a 2007 LX470 (black) with 136000 miles and 1 owner. I’m so in love with that truck even though it’s 12 years old. It’s the quality and build that I’m fascinated with. Again great video and I enjoyed

The 32 thumbs down must be Patrol drivers lol. Long live Landcruiser, the ultimate offroader.

As I gather data on those vehicles that may replace my '08 Accord, I run all my contenders back through the filter of what Greg and Scotty Kilmer have posted. So glad to have these fellows out there effectively helping me in the pursuit. Thanks, Greg.

Dear Greg, u r a sense in simplicity. After a pretty long time I have come across a review video of a legendary vehicle that's sophisticated, clean and trustworthy. Keep it up.

I don't know how I stumble on this video but I'm so glad that I did. If I only had 1 car to choose for rest of my life, I'll chose the Land Cruiser. Thank you so much for making and sharing this gem of a video. Respect!

Great video! When we moved to Australia last year I bought my first ever Land Cruiser and have loved it since day one. I never had any interest in Japanese cars but this has changed from that moment on, and I will keep driving LandCruisers as long as I can!

Awesome video mate I’ve been driving landcruisers I’ve owned nearly every model yes even the 200 series best trucks on the road in Australia

I don't have a Land cruiser, I have a 1988 SR5 V-6 4×4 AND 32 years later it is still going strong with same motor & transmission! I take it everywhere, back roads of Death Valley, all over the Mojave & Sonoran Desert, and all the surrounding mtns! ... Toyota fan for life!✌🏼🏜️

Man I just got a mint 88 FJ62 that came from Cali with zero rust and low miles for stupid cheap. I am so pumped!

Brilliant,loved my 80. She's in Africa somewhere now plugging away!

Fantastic video. Knowing more about the history makes me appreciate Land Cruisers even more. Great timeing too because I just went shopping for a 2019 version today.

I’m a proud 100 series owner. My boy’s still going strong

Love these modern classics...315k miles on my 2000 FJ100, 213k on my 2007 FJ Cruiser, and 305k on the 2004 4runner...all daily driven in comfort and quiet. Just have to talk my oldest daughter out of buying an LR3 ;-)

I own a 2014 lc200. I work in the desert safari field where i give the most extreme safari and trust me i torture it everyday and so far i haven't had any problems. My car is totally stock. Out of if context. This is my channel where i will be uploading clips of me dune bashing in Dubais Desert.

Great video Greg - we share your sentiments exactly. For completeness, the Prado does still carry a Land Cruiser badge, and is designated 90, 120, 150 series in the rest of the world, but North America knew the 120 series as the Lexus LX470. The Prado earlier version (up to 2003) which was the 90 and 95 series, available with 3.0 TD or 3.4 V6. The 120 Series also with a 3.0TD or 4.0 V6 from 2003 to 2009, then the 150 series which sold from 2009 - current, available in 3.0 TD or 4.0 V6 options.

My 80 series is a beast. And she rolls like a dream.

Well done Greg, I've owned a 2008 200 series diesel in the UK since 2019 and due to their cost as you explained, there's less than a handful in the UK that have been Overland prepared like mine ie snorkel, winch, roof tent, recovery points. I'm now adding draws, cooker and fridge then off to Romania in September then hopefully Norway in Winter and North Africa next year. I wouldn't TRUST anything else. Prices have gone crazy post Covid so I was just right time right place. Keep up the great work.

Greg outstanding review I am a massive Landcruiser fan having owned a 79 series Ute and sold it with 420ks on the clock, 5k less than I got it for and 10 years later, In a 100 series 2006 Lexus lx 470 now and will never sell it

Great video, we’ll researched. Thanks for taking the time to develop such great content.

I have had 3 land cruisers. A '84 FJ-40, and '86 FJ-60 and a '91 FJ-80. Greg is spot on with this vid. I miss those cars (beasts in actuality) terribly!!

I drive a 2003 v6 petrol Toyota landcruiser 105 seies. It's very reliable very comfortable. I have 300000km on it with no issue. I love my landcruiser.

Best vehicle ever made!

Wow, man i really enjoyed watching this. Personally I love the Land Cruiser and have owned an FJ Cruiser 2013 model a Lexus LX470 which shared so much from the 100 series. This cars can run forever!!🔥 You are very right on the pricing the 200 series is way outta range for the ordinary enthusiasts. Watching from Dubai.

Whatta quality video i have seen in ages on one of the worlds best offroader and superb walkthrough of its evolution from 1940s to 2020.. KEEP IT UP.. From a big fan of Toyota Landcruiser :)

Toyota landcruiser is very popular here in saudi arabia , for me i have owned five of them ,1998,2003,2008,2015 and now i have 2018 model, it’s my favorite car👌

Great video. It’s not often to see land cruiser videos. Even though I knew most of this, it was nice seeing someone explain the same. I Had an 06 100 and it was my favorite vehicle. Unfortunately, it needed quite a bit of work around 200k and I couldn’t justify the cost so switched to a GMC Denali. I’ve never felt as comfortable or connected to the road in the replacement truck. I’ll be in a 16 200 as soon as possible. Nothing feels the same as a land cruiser. That’s what I’ve learned. It’s worth the asking price, at least the used asking price ;)

Lowkey the best car reviewer on RU-vid.

Absolute awesome assortment of all the Land cruisers! Thx!

Thanks Greg, that was short and sweet but straight to the point. Now I have more understanding of Land Cruizer

This is amazing! Thank you for making this video! This is true passion. I grew up loving these magnificent vehicles. And my dream is to own one one day. Hopefully, by the time I get to that level where I can afford one, they'll still be around.

Just bought 70 series ute I love it,makes me smile when driving it.

Thanks for this video. I used L.C. 1989, 1997, 2001, and 2014. All of them are great. Never had major problem use for off road and family trips and everyday commuting

I drove the Land Cruiser FJ40 in the hinterlands and mountains of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines and it never broke down and just kept on going. Thanks for the memory.

I bought a 1997 Land cruiser 40th Anniversary Collectors Edition last year!

Please note that the fj cruiser is still sold in the middle east. I just bought a 2019.

Mr. Greg your presentation s are always superior, unbiased and factual. Thanks and keep it up.

Great video, your passion is evident and educational. Thanks.

Only Land Cruiser beats Land Cruiser. Thank you Greg! This video is amazing because is really objective and detailing. Warm greetings.

Having owned a 100 series and now a 200 series I fully agree. I absolutely love my Land Cruiser

Here in Australia, I was very lucky to have bought one of the very last of the 200 series in 2021; a Sahara, the top spec model, although all models have the 4.5 Litre twin turbo diesel V8, with the compacted graphite block!! The car is a work of art, appreciating by up to 70%, because Aussies Want the V8, and the "Hot V6" of the 300 series is considered a developmental motor at best. The KDSS hydraulic suspension keeps the car from swaying at all, in dirt or on road. If I was pressed, I would have to consider: would I give up the LandCruiser, or the house!! In Australia, the LandCruiser is King!!!

Great video! Thanks for posting this!

I would love to see you talk about the 70 series Land cruiser That has always been my favorite . From civilian to military

I agree with you that land cruiser is the most reliable 4x4💪

I have a 105 series (I'm from Australia).I love it. It gets me everywhere. My first was a 55 series on which the odometer clicked over to all zeroes when I had it, and i was then sold on landcruisers for ever. I have since had a 60, a 75 troopy, and now my 105. Loved them all. Great video by the way.

Great job of communication. Smooth and uncomplicated. No hidden agenda. Thanks, I’m looking to get a used 200

A quality man showcasing a quality product in a quality way. What more can I say.

They need to bring the V8 diesel to the US!

Good stuff. Thank you for taking pride in your work. It shows. Enjoyable and informative.

Love your videos man. I am a huge Toyota/Lexus fan and your videos are entertaining and informative. Really enjoyed your video on the GX 470. Keep up the great work!

Thank you for this wonderful and informative video. I own two, a 40 and a 55 series. Although the 55 is still on the process of restoration. Hope you can feature more on the 55 series.

great video! i'm a land cruiser fan for many years and currently have the series 200, which is an amazing vehicle. i have many regrets of selling my previous (three) land cruisers. i should have kept them. thanks for sharing.

More like this please. Love the research you put into your videos.

I appreciate your passion and knowledge for the land cruiser, its one of my favorite vehicles. Its funny, I was just talking to my friend about the land cruiser not to long ago... maybe its a sign... thanks for the vid!!

My LOVE exactly. Simply the BEST in automotive history, my Dream Car. A great video with informative material.

Great video bud. Here in Australia we love our landcruisers and I have personally owned 3 in my time and now I own a prado which is the smaller variant to the landcruiser but in saying that, there is nothing quite like a solid well taken care of landcruiser 👍

One of the best videos on RU-vid!

Thank you! Well presented... enjoyed your presentation and beautiful piano outgoing! ❤

Well done, long live Land Cruisers agree they are the best 4wd's ever made.

Thanks for the video, yes we do love them here in the Middle East.

I have never seen so much quality in one video. Subscribed!

Great job on the video. The content is spot on. I own a 2000 Land Cruiser and a 2004 LX470. I've been driving the 2000 LC for 18 years and 320,000 miles. Indestructible. My daughter and Son In Law own a 2007 LC and an FJ Cruiser. When they are all in the driveway, the scene makes a serious statement.

This was an awesome presentation. Nice job! Good drone footage as well! That had to take some work to gather all those models for this video. Bravo! The only comment I am questioning is the one about the engine coming from the LS to the LX but with an iron block. Isn’t there a displacement difference?

Come to Papua New Guinea and you'll be amazed how many Toyota Land Cruiser you'll see.. we call it Toyota Country! So dependable in all road conditions PERIOD!!

Just picked up a MY2000 100 series LandCruiser from Denver (no rust) during my trip across the country. I returned the rental car, and continued my trip thru the colorado rockies in the (new to me) LC. Went to the famous black bear pass and imogine pass... the stock LC took it without a single scratch!! Incredible vehicle!

I have to say I always thoroughly enjoy your videos Greg! I'm from Australia and work at a Toyota dealership as a senior technician and mentor and I totally agree with what you've said. I've worked on every type of car and the Toyota is the most reliable in my opinion. We hardly see any failures compared to other brands. Last year I bought a brand new 79 series landcruiser V8 turbo diesel (1VD-FTV) Dual cab utility and it's an absolute beast. I've had a 75 series landcruiser before, 2 hiluxes and 2 corollas. All were absolutely faultless. My new cruiser should see me through for a long time to come. Thank you for sharing this great video mate!