MAIDEN VOYAGE Fuel Economy in my new 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition!

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this video I discuss the fuel economy of my brand new 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. My trip from Del Rio Texas to my house was exactly 1,000 miles. This was the maiden voyage of my Land Cruiser. She handled the roads beautifully… but the MPGs are a bit bleak, haha. BUT we don’t buy these vehicles for their fuel economy. The thirsty 5.7L V8 is known for reliability, not conserving gas. =]
What’s the worst fuel economy you’ve ever experienced and in what vehicle? Would you take 12-15 mpg in exchange for bulletproof reliability? My 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro and 2023 Tundra TRD Pro both got 16-19 mpg. My Tundra got worse fuel economy because of its larger 35in KO2 tires. The Sequoia got around 18-19. So the Land Cruiser here isn’t muuuuch worse even compared to the V6 hybrids. 🤷‍♂️
Thanks for watching as always…
-Stay Untamed…

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  • @HotPinkMist
    @HotPinkMist Жыл бұрын

    Nice LC! The white 5 seater heritage is my daily driver. Don't sell this one again! You'll 1,000% regret it.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I don’t plan on it! Made that mistake too many times now.

  • @philmcbride5576
    @philmcbride5576 Жыл бұрын

    I drove around the country last year, 13,400 miles and averaged 15.4 mpg, with an extra 800 lbs. didn't drive fast, and on two lane roads. so there is hope

  • @weekenderwarriors1590
    @weekenderwarriors1590 Жыл бұрын

    Mileage: 1393 Fuel: 88.45 gallons Total: $311.57 Average cost: $3.52 per gallon (87) MPG:15.74 70-85 MPH

  • @weekenderwarriors1590

    @weekenderwarriors1590

    Жыл бұрын

    From central Texas to Southern California

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Dang that’s borderline impressive 15.7 haha

  • @donaltemus3565
    @donaltemus3565 Жыл бұрын

    Legendary vehicle. Don’t ever get rid of her!

  • @BenNSyder
    @BenNSyder Жыл бұрын

    I almost bought that! I'm stationed in Del Rio with Border UnControl. I can't believe you paid over sticker, but to each their Own. Leave the Basket on it looks cool!

  • @scottwhitehurst6055
    @scottwhitehurst6055 Жыл бұрын

    So funny, same car, same background in Wyoming, I almost didn’t click on the video cause at first glance it looks identical to a video from 2020! 😂. Love the LC. Glad to see it back in the fold!

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks man. A little Deja vu here for sure…

  • @alvinpittman9341
    @alvinpittman9341 Жыл бұрын

    Nice Land Cruiser!! Love that configuration and color. 💪🏾

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alvin! 🙏🏼

  • @cag5501
    @cag5501 Жыл бұрын

    This guy !!! You slay me

  • @Fahad_8682
    @Fahad_8682 Жыл бұрын

    After about 7000 miles I'm now averaging 14 mpg ! but we don't have a speed limit on some highways here so you can take a guess how I drive 😅 God i hate how they polished your seats 😤She's a keeper this one. Don't wait for the 300. The 200 is as good as it gets !

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha 14 sounds good to me then! Yeah I wish they hadn’t used that shiny cleaner… but all good! Love the split hatch in the 200 compared to the 300 too 👌

  • @Fahad_8682

    @Fahad_8682

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely that split gate is much more handy and just better. You know what else we noticed with that one piece gate. It ratted on higher speed desert roads ! 😅 when the 200 is always dead silent 🤐 So there ya go 😄

  • @christopherrice1375
    @christopherrice1375 Жыл бұрын

    Good move. Super nice!

  • @Jojo-ni2cg
    @Jojo-ni2cg Жыл бұрын

    Good deal untamed- shes a keeper- all these new models with turbos and hybrid batteries are no way as smooth or dependable long term,sure there better on fuel and less carbon foot print per the EPA, but when the turbos and batteries need replacement their big bucks installed.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    100% agree. The whole EV thing is being pushed way too hard for me to want to succumb to it. I’ll stick with the thirsty naturally aspirated V8 here.

  • @shanewhittemore
    @shanewhittemore Жыл бұрын

    What a classic. it's a keeper brother.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Shane. That’s the goal this time around! =]

  • @gsrport1
    @gsrport1 Жыл бұрын

    LC gang love it 👍👍

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼 🙌

  • @superwhite1991
    @superwhite1991 Жыл бұрын

    I did drive a 2023 tundra platinum non-hybrid today, and I have to admit, I was impressed with the power and the ride quality of it. It’s not the 3ur-fe, but they did good getting power out of that 3rd generation power plant,I do still wish they would have offered the V8 in the new body style and gave us the option between both.

  • @ybdizz
    @ybdizz Жыл бұрын

    Love the land cruiser! Beautiful rig. How do aquire all such nice rigs? Better yet all 3?!😭🔥

  • @justasmackevicius2940
    @justasmackevicius2940 Жыл бұрын

    Land cruiser in developed world is like javelin in a knife fight

  • @ToyotaTruckBuilds
    @ToyotaTruckBuilds Жыл бұрын

    Love that Cruiser! KO2's with white letters out will be the first mod I'm guessing?

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thinking about switching it up a bit this time… maybe some Nittos or Mickey Thompsons 🤷‍♂️

  • @MegaRetr
    @MegaRetr Жыл бұрын

    Nice Land Cruiser!!

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! 🙏🏼

  • @mujtaballa3105
    @mujtaballa3105 Жыл бұрын

    The basket robs you of like 3-4mpg I bet! That thing is atrocious! Hope you take it off haha Love the cruiser!

  • @caldoito
    @caldoito Жыл бұрын

    we're doing a 2600 mile trip in a few weeks. will mostly be flat lands. Can't wait to see how ours does.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome man! Look forward to hearing how it went! Safe travels.

  • @williamhunter2213
    @williamhunter2213 Жыл бұрын

    That hooptie GMC for Mrs Untamed 🤣

  • @snowdogs123
    @snowdogs123 Жыл бұрын

    I think I am up to 20 fill-ups. Coming up on the 2 year anniversary on 2/27 on my gray metallic HE you video taped and sat in a few days before I found it (and initially overpaid for it) at the former Magic Toyota!

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha nice! I remember that one all too well! You could sell it for a few bucks more today if you wanted to… as I know you won’t ever haha

  • @Kallu.Media1
    @Kallu.Media1 Жыл бұрын

    The landcruiser has always been a dream vehicle for me, I hope we eventually get the 300 series here. Till then I got my tundra.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope we do too! It’s a shame Toyota pulled the plug on the LC in the US… =\

  • @Kallu.Media1

    @Kallu.Media1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors it really is. We have the lexus version but the land cruiser looks a million times better.

  • @willissmalls7100
    @willissmalls7100 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton!

  • @occckid123
    @occckid123 Жыл бұрын

    My last tank in the sienna was about 642 miles but i put in 15.3 gallons to fill it back up.

  • @HeIaI
    @HeIaI Жыл бұрын

    Me still with 21’ my Sliver LC Land Cruiser Gang ✊

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Haven’t seen too many silvers HEs rolling around 👌

  • @infpsych
    @infpsych Жыл бұрын

    Do you plan on keeping the Yakima roof basket? It seems out of place. Does it affect the MPG?

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll likely swap it out for a different roof rack …although tbh I really like the look of the Yakima basket here. =\ I just won’t be able to upgrade the tires and have it still fit in my garage. I think it does hinder the mileage by 1-2 mpg too.

  • @markforbes3228
    @markforbes3228 Жыл бұрын

    Ehh I loved your 22 Tundra Pro. That thing was Sic!

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll miss it for a few reasons but much happier with the cruiser here. Good news is, that Tundra will be available again next year… and the following year… and the next… and the next. Can’t say the same for the cruiser.

  • @Fahad_8682
    @Fahad_8682 Жыл бұрын

    A reply or a comment like would be nice Untamed. I’m your only subscriber from the UAE ! ✌🏼

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha my man! I appreciate your support brother! Thank you. 🙌

  • @Fahad_8682

    @Fahad_8682

    Жыл бұрын

    Most welcome 🙏🏻 I appreciate it brother 💪🏼

  • @cidlopez
    @cidlopez Жыл бұрын

    It’s a beautiful suv but 12mpg on the highway? Sheez. That’s what caused me to sell my sequoia. Was driving on highway 287 in Texas and looked at my fuel economy- 13MPG. 😢 Sold her the next week.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah all the fuel stops really add up at 12mpg =\

  • @reecec8490
    @reecec8490 Жыл бұрын

    Change the oil.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    good call!

  • @anthony90745
    @anthony90745 Жыл бұрын

    I was getting ready to trade in my lease 2020 Tundra TRD pro but could NOT justify paying for the new V6 engine 72000 price tag. In fact, i was about to get Ram Rebel GT instead. Decided to keep my V8 white , fully loaded TRD Pro Tundra

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you made the right call 👍

  • @stevied8955
    @stevied8955 Жыл бұрын

    Any thoughts on the new grand highlander ?

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    They look nice and the space seems fantastic… not sure how I feel about the powerplant though.

  • @GeneralOrhan
    @GeneralOrhan Жыл бұрын

    keep it! even if you want another car! you need to keep this regardless.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    That is the goal this time around! =]

  • @GeneralOrhan

    @GeneralOrhan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors hopefully pass it to the munchkins when they’re old enough lol

  • @noctilucent7396
    @noctilucent7396 Жыл бұрын

    I liked the magnetic gray better

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah magnetic grey is sleek! I prefer the black on bronze though. 🤷‍♂️

  • @noctilucent7396

    @noctilucent7396

    Жыл бұрын

    @UntamedMotors black on broze is classic. I'm torn on magnetic gray and black both have their pros and cons, the black does take the cake on classy

  • @balkee42

    @balkee42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noctilucent7396gray with bronze looks awesome too tho

  • @noctilucent7396

    @noctilucent7396

    Жыл бұрын

    @@balkee42 yup, both are awesome

  • @balkee42

    @balkee42

    Жыл бұрын

    @@noctilucent7396 ive got an mgm tundra thinking of going with the bronze wheels

  • @elodge1527
    @elodge1527 Жыл бұрын

    Lol. Dang someone got butt hurt because you called the Acadia pathetic. Too funny. I guess to keep other keyboard jockeys from meowing, you might have to add a disclaimer that you were referring to YOUR PARTICULAR Acadia. Jeez so sensitive!

  • @supersoup5509
    @supersoup5509 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Great suv but mpg has to be one of the worst mpg ever. Didn’t know they were that bad. Great truck but just sluggish to drive when I drove them, all being said great suv.

  • @largelarry2126
    @largelarry2126 Жыл бұрын

    Time to change that oil.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll be getting that done in the coming week. 👍

  • @joebruin05
    @joebruin05 Жыл бұрын

    Leveling kit plus ko2 soon? Or wait for the new ko3s?

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Not doing KO2s this time. Thinking Mickey Thompsons… or Nittos. No leveling kit either. Just sliders.

  • @joebruin05

    @joebruin05

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors you should also check out the Toyo Open country RT Trails.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joebruin05 I’ll give them a look too 👍 thx

  • @Vox-Populi
    @Vox-Populi Жыл бұрын

    Great vehicle, but it needs a bigger gas tank. 24 gallons is just not enough. My 2018 Tundra has a 38 gallon tank.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree… I could almost watch my fuel gauge lower as I drove back. 😆

  • @staleyexplores
    @staleyexplores Жыл бұрын

    the acadia isn't even allowed on the concrete pad, bahahaha, the LC is perfect idc about gas mpg's if I'm driving that thing. hope the wife likes the new ride when it arrives.

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha it has a little bit of a leak lol😅

  • @americandude3825
    @americandude3825 Жыл бұрын

    I got 20.4 mpg in my 2008 5.7L sequoia the other day driving. About had a heart attack! 😂😂😂😂

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh snap! 😯 that’s remarkable for this engine haha. Lots of tail wind I presume? 😆

  • @americandude3825

    @americandude3825

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors dude yes. We had 25 mph winds. Hahaha over the whole trip I averaged 16.5 mpg (400 miles)

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americandude3825 haha nice!

  • @kennethallen3452
    @kennethallen3452 Жыл бұрын

    12mpg that’s what I get in my 21 Tundra with a 3 inch lift and 35’s

  • @mikedoan2008
    @mikedoan2008 Жыл бұрын

    Is this the third land cruiser heritage now?

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it is! 👍

  • @willissmalls7100
    @willissmalls7100 Жыл бұрын

    I do have a 2008 and I average 13 with KO2s … 208k miles and counting

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Bulletproof reliability is worth having bleak fuel economy imo.

  • @7THxSIGN
    @7THxSIGN Жыл бұрын

    MPG just like my 2020 TRD Pro Sequoia

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha exactly 👌

  • @justasmackevicius765
    @justasmackevicius765 Жыл бұрын

    Land cruiser in developed world is like nlaw in a knife fight.

  • @mq46312
    @mq463124 ай бұрын

    12 MPG for mostly highway? That's ridiculous even for a 5.7L V8.

  • @mikeyID
    @mikeyID Жыл бұрын

    Ahhhh she’s beautiful. I want to sell my Range Rover and buy a 5.7 Landcruiser

  • @just_jeb
    @just_jeb Жыл бұрын

    that basket cant be helping the mpg's

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha definitely not… probably losing 1-2 MPGs by itself. =\

  • @brianh5393
    @brianh5393 Жыл бұрын

    Nice choice! To bad your wife is going to seal it from you and stick you with the minivan!

  • @ralph3384
    @ralph3384 Жыл бұрын

    Argh hate shinny leather cleaner

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha same… but at least they made an effort to clean it! =]

  • @mrketo7077
    @mrketo7077 Жыл бұрын

    It will be gone in 3 months 😢

  • @alejandrolegarreta8815
    @alejandrolegarreta8815 Жыл бұрын

    disliked after you called the acadia pathetic. No wonder youre hard stuck at 18k subs. peace out. (been watching you for years)

  • @UntamedMotors

    @UntamedMotors

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry I didn’t mean it the way you took it. I need to give you all a closer look at the Acadia… 😉 it’s been through a lot. Lots of bumps and bruises… exhaust leak, cigarette burns on the interior… and more. 😬

  • @andyleo8418

    @andyleo8418

    Жыл бұрын

    Gotta be kidding me 🙄

  • @Papolucho702

    @Papolucho702

    Жыл бұрын

    Boo boo Experienced an Acadia Low quality garbage even fully loaded and noisy like a Hyundai Accent. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and none are special. Griping for nothing.

  • @SecondResponder

    @SecondResponder

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors I honestly thought those comments were hilarious lmao 😂😂. I couldn’t stop laughing when you were trying told your laugh when you said your wifeys whip and mentioned the Arcadia. Many of GM’s cars are pieces of sh**! Trust me I know I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu that has given me problems from the beginning! Some people are just too sensitive lol. These are machines not people that u are making comments about. That guys probably an Arcadia owner 😢😂

  • @pjrodriguez9755

    @pjrodriguez9755

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UntamedMotors ha to be honest I also took it as you being pretentious lol.

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