This is the person that can review a vehicle with honesty and integrity not taking sides. Thanks Amhed

@LifeOn18Wheels

5 күн бұрын

He's partial towards Toyotas but in general he gives everyone their stripes

@Doomzdayxx

5 күн бұрын

@@LifeOn18Wheels *partial

@ThePlantedTankTV

5 күн бұрын

Why so many extra spaces? That messes with my OCD 😂

@bigvee6900

5 күн бұрын

These arrived in South Africa two weeks ago. Running the 2.8 GD6 engine.

@daniemarais3660

5 күн бұрын

And it is called here in South Africa a Prado

What's amazing about your KZread channel is that no matter how long the video, i never felt like i was wasting my time watching your videos. A very rare feeling on modern youtube.

@spanglish04

5 күн бұрын

For sure. Probably because we learn from them

@erikgonzalez2278

5 күн бұрын

Right I feel like he educates buyers about their purchase and what to look out for.

@jordanbird9270

5 күн бұрын

Same for me

@dipro001

4 күн бұрын

Yeah for sure so much to learn. The guy is also passionate about this stuff which adds value. and us toyota people are the sort of bunch that will watch an hour long lecture just so we can take better care of our cars.

My Grandfather bought a 1996 Land Rover Discovery brand new off the lot and he said it was in and out of the shop constantly. He put 250,000 miles on it and after 10 years of issues, he donated it to the boy-scouts (he's an eagle scout himself). He then purchased a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser with the 4.7 V8, brand new. To this day, he still has that Land Cruiser and it just hit 400,000 miles. He keeps it meticulously maintained and says it has never once let him down. He could have easily purchased a newer model over the years, but he'll be the first to tell you that he LOVES his 100 series. A true testament to Toyota reliability.

@ianrichardson3228

4 күн бұрын

In 1996 I bought the latest Land Rover Owner magazine. There was nothing but bad news from unhappy owners, which didn't surprise me, even 25 years after driving a 'boxy' as an off-road work vehicle. Nothing had changed. I bought an early 95 Series LandCruiser diesel, and kept it for 20 more years, by which time I owned an identical model on an island in tropics. After another 12 years of 95 Series ownership I have never had a breakdown, only done regular servicing. Cost of ownership could not have been less, nor customer satisfaction greater. A front locker would have saved me having to fit my own though. 😊

@craigbosko2229

4 күн бұрын

I've never owned a British made LAND ROVER ANYTHING probably because I can't afford one BUT I'm a BIG FAN of the RANGE ROVER and yes I've driven a RANGE ROVER MANY TIMES WITH A V-8 .It has that SOLID CONCRETE FEEL when you drive it, full chassis frame, no uni-body abs crap.....What I'm driving now (bought it in October 3 years ago) is a, 2010 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LIMITED, 4.0L V-6,AWD AND 4X4 (I like 4 wheel drive better because I'm locked in, continuously in 4 wheel drive) AWD your in and out, but my main question is, WHY DOES TOYOTA AND MAYBE OTHER COMPANIES MAKE IT TO WHERE THE DRIVER CAN UNLOCK THE FRONT ANTI SWAY BAR, WHY NOT JUST LEAVE IT LIKE IT IS !!??

@valdius85

3 күн бұрын

So sad it’s in the past.

@rods.3245

3 күн бұрын

​@@valdius85I doubt there is ANY new Toyota that will make it 400,000 miles.

@valdius85

3 күн бұрын

@@rods.3245 They might “make it”, it owners don’t realise that a turbo is a consumable item and the engine oil should be replaced twice as often. Then maybe they can do 400k.

This is exactly the type of review that needs to be done. No other view is as quality as the Car Care Nut. Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻

@schoolcounselor2534

4 күн бұрын

I second that! Very well done.

@worldhello1234

Күн бұрын

Stop glazing.

@GM-fv8bn

19 сағат бұрын

@@worldhello1234 💩💩

I have a 2000 Land Cruiser 100 series. It’s been in my family since new while I’m the third owner. It has 380,000 miles and runs perfect.

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

That's awesome....will be interesting to see what this new engine design will garner for customers.

@gosman949

5 күн бұрын

not everyone can inherit such a vehicle that can't be afforded any other way.

@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628

5 күн бұрын

@@gosman949 I didn’t inherit it if you mean free. I gave $6000 for it a year after timing belt replacement. I also put a little over $10,000 in it. It was a little rough cosmetically. Running was superior to most vehicles with that many miles. The best thing is no rust anywhere.

@jameswiththegermanshepherd6628

5 күн бұрын

@@sasharamirez2335 you can’t complain about that. I’ve had a lot of vehicles in my time and the Toyota’s were among the best.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

THIS is how a Land Cruiser should be kept.

This man is a walking Toyota Encyclopedia. Thank you AMD! 🤓

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

5 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 🛻📚

This fella knows more about this thing than TOYOTA does.

I can't thank you enough for talking about drivetrain design in technical detail. For a hobbyist who loves working on cars, it's the only thing that matters to me!

Thank you for reviewing the new models. Your opinions are appreciated.

The first reviewer to mentioned the 60kg load limit in the back. That is a big problem.

@brucey5585

5 күн бұрын

Wtf. I didn't even know that. Well guess this is a shit land cruiser. 120 lbs only, I weight 180 lbs and that could break with me crawling in there.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

What do you mean in the back? Also the Prado massively downgrade by removing the spare tire from the rear door and making it a hatch. Literally every mall crawler now has a spare on the back and what does Toyota do?😂 That Prado used to have a 39.6 gallon fuel tank. This new Prado has a 21 gallon tank, laughable! Toyota is fumbling so hard right now. TNGA has been a disaster for capability.

@Asto508

5 күн бұрын

60kg max basically means you cannot use the trunk for anything useful. You could not even sleep in there. The hybrid thing is completely killing the purpose of that car.

@randomuser6306

5 күн бұрын

​@@imnotusingmyrealname4566the only thing I'm replacing my 2012 4.0 Prado with is a 2023 4.0 Prado.

@jtomtl

5 күн бұрын

BIG problem! I didn’t even know that, I know the battery pack can not take too much weight but only 60kg is laughable. It’s the Land Cruiser, even a Camry can hold heavily load than this

I just went to my "local" dealer's webpage and looked at these. Suffice to say, I left quickly. The price is laughable.

@FullsendOffroad

5 күн бұрын

your profile was probably your reaction lol

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

@@FullsendOffroad Cmon man!

@FullsendOffroad

5 күн бұрын

@@justahumbledude 😂😂😂

@mob4ever

5 күн бұрын

You can't afford it. It's OK if you're broke

@bradhaines3142

5 күн бұрын

​@@mob4everits not worth it is the point

One more thought. This man is speaking in his second language. He is articulate, bright, well-educated, and a very clear speaker. Makes me appreciate even more the value that immigrants bring to our country. Welcome, welcome, welcome.

@mattalexander4699

4 күн бұрын

Legal immigrants

@jaymum23

3 күн бұрын

@@mattalexander4699 If republican business owners would stop hiring illegal immigrants to depress wages and exploit labor they would stop coming.🙄 Elect a leftist government that unionizes everything and watch how fast illegal immigration disappears.

@StripedTurkey

3 күн бұрын

Some people forget that at one point in time we were ALL immigrants!

@omardevonlittle3817

3 күн бұрын

​@@mattalexander4699most legalities are only in place to extract money form the working class

@OCTX-Trucker

3 күн бұрын

what does that have to do with toyota and the land cruiser plz let us know. Is it because both ahmed and the land cruiser are immigrants or what. Racist af

Amhed you are a great presenter. You can communicate technical details in a way that people can understand while also being entertaining which are the absolute pillars of presentation skills. You must have been a consultant in a previous life haha!

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

He is a damn good presenter. Slick as oil!

One thing I’m beginning to appreciate more from your videos is your attention to style. It’s neat that someone can have a super keen eye for the mechanical working of a car while also acknowledging the artistic style.

I love you knowledgable the gentleman is. He takes complex systems & explains them in a way people with no knowledge of engines (like me) can understand. Congrats on your channel & continued success!

This new LC is like when my wife tries to trick me with "turkey bacon". And jeez, even the rear sliding cargo tray on my 5th Gen 4runner will hold 400 lbs WHILE fully extended. A 120 lb weight limit in the rear of the LC is basically unusable for anything except some light groceries.

@thewholeeventhorizon

5 күн бұрын

The turkey bacon analogy was awesome. I literally laughed out loud!!

@CatalystOfFire

4 күн бұрын

120 lbs of groceries is a weird example, but I get what you're saying!

@davidbeckenbaugh9598

4 күн бұрын

Someone in the aftermarket will figure out how to add an armored platform and triple that load capacity.

@Rhaspun

4 күн бұрын

Can't even carry gear and supplies for two people to go out camping for a week.

@benw5022

4 күн бұрын

I believe the weight limit is just for that little hatch over the first six inches, not the whole trunk.

New video dropped! This is such a thorough review that gets to the actual meat and potatoes. 30 minutes of under the hood detail, before discussion of exterior styling. This channel really is a cut above!

I have a 1997 Land cruiser triple locked axles Collectors Edition under 200k mileage. Hard to beat what I already own…🎯

@jakejones5991

5 күн бұрын

And currently worth a fortune. Those only go up in value.

@ThorosiousD

5 күн бұрын

My sand color 40th anniversary collectors edition is number 2837 with 403,000+ miles. It was my main vehicle from 2006 until 23. Everything including the lockers still work and it runs like it always did. No leaks, and everything is good. Garage kept and amsoil from the start. I do have it for sale but I actually don't want to sell it. It's on Auto trader for the month to make room in my barn IF somebody comes along. Price is 25K. I'm not taking a dime less. And it has to go to somebody who actually knows what it is and how to take care of it. If not, I'll simply keep it as is for the rest of my life. Best vehicle I've ever had.

@justplain8793

5 күн бұрын

Oh so each axle has three lockers? That's awesome!

@davidbeckenbaugh9598

4 күн бұрын

I guess I go back even further. My wife wants me to get rid of my 85 Toy P/U because it does not have antilock brakes or an airbag. In the 25 years I have owned it, I have not replaced anything on it that was not considered a maintenance item. I WOULD like to find a long bed that isn't rusted out to replace the collapsed bed I have on it. But zero rust on the cab...

@ryanm5626

4 күн бұрын

@@ThorosiousD For that price you can keep it

Of course we all want performance and quality in vehicle design. But the big lesson I learned from you, I think, is that it is equally important that all of the components be serviceable as well. With increased complexity, serviceability should become a top priority.

I drove a 1968 Land Cruiser. I was in high school in 1974 and it had “three on the tree”. I love being involved with the vehicle while driving. Also easy to fix. Lots of room under the hood. I could hide in the engine bay.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

5 күн бұрын

😂👍🏽

@truthserum5310

5 күн бұрын

Still driving my 1986 4 Runner SR5 with the bulletproof 22RE. Only 107k miles w/ ICE Cold R12 A/C.

I sat in one of these at the dealership. It felt so different from my 2022 4Runner. I hope they can prove themselves over time, but in the meantime I’m going to do everything AMD has taught me to make my truck last 👍

@LiquidSm0ke

5 күн бұрын

Should last 25 years as long it doesn’t rust

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

AMD gives gospel advice on car maintenance and best practices....I will be doing the same as well!

@leechburglights

5 күн бұрын

I found AMD after I bought my 2020 4Runner. So far so good. Only 15,000 miles but it's solid and I love it. I will probably have for 20 years, then look at the next 4Runner.

@LiquidSm0ke

4 күн бұрын

@@kimbuck2177 Kim I hope to buy a 2022 or 2023 4Runner soon or an Highlander v6

@ark-transport9626

2 күн бұрын

The more I watch this, the more I love my 2000 LC. Simple. Capable.

120 pound limit in the cargo area? That's a problem. Thanks for bringing that to light.

@WTFover714

5 күн бұрын

Both my German shepherds weigh way more than that

@erikgonzalez2278

5 күн бұрын

Right I’m sure I’m exaggerating but if i want to sleep ijthe back I’m 300lbs so it doesn’t support my weight.

@benw5022

4 күн бұрын

I think the 60kg limit is referring to the little hatch door he lifts up at 41:27. It’s not referring to the whole back trunk.

@chibbyylol

4 күн бұрын

It's only the limit of that removable panel storage area. Notice how when he read it, it says 'the board could break'.

I bought a 2007 LX470 in great condition instead. After I fully serviced it, it was still half the price. With proper care it will probably outlast the 2024 unit.

@brkbtjunkie

5 күн бұрын

Haha so did I, an 06 after spending three years looking at different listings, I found a perfect example. We’ve already taken it up many mountain trails in WVa

@Doc1855

5 күн бұрын

Exactly

@MidAtlanticTV

5 күн бұрын

@@brkbtjunkie Good move. I spent about a month changing ALL fluids and filters plus valve cover gaskets and some more service type issues. Mine has 130,000 miles and runs and looks like new. Southern truck with no rust.

@Xpectadorem

5 күн бұрын

Totally agree. Those 06/07 are gems.

It sounds much more complicated. Maybe I will stick with our 2007 FJ Cruiser. 😟 Thank you for your review.👍

I must say after watching many other TLC reviewers, this review by Care Care Nut brought so many points and so many new things that I learned about TLC. By far, THE BEST review. I was a bit skeptical about this model, but thanks to such a detailed review - not anymore. Only a person with such in-depth mechanical engineering and car maintenance experience can put together such a great review. Thank you once again!

These reviews keep getting better and better and Ahmed gets me wanting to buy every Toyota, except the bZ!!! It’s the Yugo of the Toyota lineup!!

I honestly love the simplicity that the new Land Cruiser transmit. I wasn't sure about the engine size & turbo but this video and the infotainment section when my favorite ever song appears on screen changed my mind, as soon as I can I'm coming to the dealer and test it. Thanks my dear friend for this and all your videos. You are a role model in this world. GOD bless you, your family & your fellow mechanics. Cheers

Literally the best review of the new LC. No one else gets into the minute details and puts the vehicle on a lift and breaks down the components like him. Another well done video. Thank you!

@Maxime-ho9iv

3 күн бұрын

Agree 100%. Also everyone is going hard on this car, while this review is way more nuanced.

The new car engine compartment looks like the motor exploded

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

That noise insulation foam is also on my bathroom ventilation cover and it's indistinguishable from moldy plastic I got rid of it. Nasty.

@RandomNJ

5 күн бұрын

Because plastic covers makes better somehow? This is an off-road vehicle. Do you drive with the hood open? Why do you care?

@NVRAMboi

5 күн бұрын

@@RandomNJ ....because....Toyota is asking him to drop $60 grand on it? As with most other new Toyota pricing, buyers now feel they have a right to question and complain at these prices.

@user-3tf67bk46u

5 күн бұрын

​@@imnotusingmyrealname4566It's also a huge source of mouse nesting material. I wish manufacturers would keep this in mind and at least make 'some' attempt of resisting mice in and around your vehicle or home or yard or garage or even Walmart parking lot. I'm so OVER mice damaging my vehicles. My 3 mo old new car has now been infiltrated. This is the start of the end due to trail of urine which will draw mice from neighbours a dozen houses up the road. Bring on cats and let them roam. Mice, chipmunks, squirrels you name the rodent... they're ALL on the hit list, IMO.

@icosthop9998

5 күн бұрын

​@@NVRAMboi OMG *_~Go_* easy on the DiE-Hard "Toyota Fan Boi" 😮 ( I am one too, and it's sad 😟 to see #Toyota going Downhill 📉 like a runaway Train 😢 )))

Toyotas used to be easy to purchase, economical cars, reliable, without major recalls, good technology. Not anymore. Hard to get, stubborn company and dealerships, outdated techs, jacked up prices compared to features , lagging behind in tech so much

@zarbon700

5 күн бұрын

Toyota/Lexus are still more reliable than 99% of other brands. No car brand is perfect. Toyota/Lexus always had some issues and recalls. They just had way less issues than its competitors. You can't expect modern-day, high-tech vehicles to be as reliable as a basic mechanical, no computer vehicles built in the '70s, '80s and early '90s. The recalls represents a small fraction of the total number of vehicles built by Toyota in that time period.

@kenkozawa9810

5 күн бұрын

Lol what a ridiculous comment...go buy a corolla or corolla cross? If you want a $10 k brand new car, who sells that in America? Even the Mitsubishi mirage is going to set you back close to $20 k after taxes. Go blame American consumers and the government regulations. If you want "cheap" new Toyotas, go move to Japan/Europe so you can buy your kei car, Aygo, whatever crap you want to be happy. 😂

@vishalmodha8205

5 күн бұрын

@@kenkozawa9810 lol what a joke! I meant Toyotas are cheaper quality compared to their price

@kenkozawa9810

5 күн бұрын

@@vishalmodha8205 yea ok you're an absolute naive. I work in the industry, they are in line with everyone else. Absolutely ridiculous, YTers are so clueless and 99% don't have the money to even buy a corolla.

@vishalmodha8205

5 күн бұрын

@@kenkozawa9810 that’s what if 99 % don’t have money to buy Corolla it’s too damn expensive for a common man. No matter how good the product is , doesn’t matter if you can’t buy it for the price or availability.

I am waiting for the new 4runner... I can say it's a nice change having a mechanic do car/truck reviews. Much better than so many auto journalists doing reviews.

I’ve literally been binge watching every video on this channel and the other channel. I LOVE IT AND IM HOOKED. Can we get to see some bmw (x5/6 with the n63) or Kia (k5 2.5 NA engine) content pls?

Been waiting for you to review this car!! Its finally here :)

That's a proper review of a car, thank you!

I was waiting for your review on the new Land Cruiser, and it’s finally here! Your videos are always the ACTUAL reviews.

Thank you AMD, this is the vehicle and Reviewer (YOU) I have been waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahmed you're a blessing from above, I am very happy that there are still people like you please don't change, I am very enlightened of all this that you're pointing out, I would love to see you compare this land cruiser with the new 4 Runner the limited one so both are 4 wd full time

I live in fairly affluent area. These rigs will be parked at boutique stores and fancy restaurants. Probably won’t see these on a dirt road for another 10 years or so. The only people who will care about the skid plate or load height will be the ones who buy this LC in 15 years as a used vehicle.

@burntnougat5341

5 күн бұрын

That's what range rover says. Paraphrased "our cars won't see true off roading until after about 8 years since the build date"

@lloydswartz7354

5 күн бұрын

Where as Ineos buyers find the nearest trail to the dealer😂 only a couple of miles when ours.comes in. 😊

@---rg1gb

5 күн бұрын

So be it. Off road is overrated

@FJUH

4 күн бұрын

@@---rg1gb..that sounds like a Catholic priest taking about sex!

@benw5022

4 күн бұрын

Happy to say I’ve got about 70 miles of logging roads on my three week old 2024 Land Cruiser already :)

Your videos have equipped me with so much knowledge that I feel empowered to never get taken advantage by a shop again as well as feel confident about what's going on with my car in between visits.

I’ve been really curious about the new Landcruiser and I’m sure this is the best and most thorough review I’ll find.

120lbs is barely enough to handle a Costco trip which will be the primary use case for the folks that live in my area

@chibbyylol

4 күн бұрын

It's only the limit of that removable panel storage area. Notice how when he read it, it says 'the board could break'.

@Maxime-ho9iv

3 күн бұрын

You guys seriously, you just want to hate this car and will go on with every single detail you can catch, even wrong ones.

AMD, I have noticed some of the 1958 Editions are made by Hino just like the FJ Cruiser and T100 pickup. The simple interior of the 1958 is generally fine but the cheap door panels are a little disappointing at this price. Maybe Toyota did not want to let the nicer door panels get out of the Tahara plant that builds the more expensive Land Cruiser models. 😉 While we consider the longevity of the new turbo-hybrid powertrain, it is worth noting the legendary 2TR-FE 2.7 engine is still being used for other markets. 🤩

@njad3

5 күн бұрын

Eat poop

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

That engine is definitely among the most reliable engines ever made. It's up there with all the legends.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

Which engine do you think is the best in the Land Cruiser 250, the 2.7, the 2.4, the 2.4 hybrid or the 2.8 diesel? I'm thinking of importing one from Japan and sadly they only have the 2.7L in the base trim and then diesel only. Alternative would be the Caucasus region where they get the 2.4 without the hybrid which gives you more cargo space and definitely the simplest powertrain apart from the 2.7 liter, but that only has the old 6-speed and is rather underpowered. The third choice would be Canada for a hybrid, which definitely has the most omph and is also tied with the diesel as the most fuel efficient.

Finally a worthwhile and educated review! All others do superficial reviews with basic knowledge of engineering or mechanics. Some even pander to Toyota. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thank God you are reviewing i needed your opinion before buying

Looking forward for your 2025 Camry review!

I’ve owned two cruisers. One GX. I wouldn’t pay that for a 4cyl. In any life. Used from now on for me. Problem solved.

@legion1630

5 күн бұрын

Toyota LC's were 4 cylinders before they became 8 cylinders..i would argue that the 4 CYL are a better choice for what the LC was originally designed to be

@randomuser6306

5 күн бұрын

​@@legion1630 4 cylinder diesel is not the same as a 4 cylinder turbo gas hybrid. One will last, one will not.

@Channelscruf

5 күн бұрын

@@randomuser6306 ding ding ding! We have a winner!

@Channelscruf

5 күн бұрын

@@legion1630 You may be correct. It’s not that it’s a 4cyl. It’s the fact that you are paying v8 money (arguably, v12 money. But I digress) for a 4cyl.

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

For us ancient Toyota loyalists, you are correct. I'm trying to avoid that by buying the last of the best.

Thorough review, mechanical depth, practical information. Thanks!

The most proper review ever. This the stuff we needed

No turbo and gas option engine will make me spend the hard earned money.

@jdub976

5 күн бұрын

100%

@icosthop9998

5 күн бұрын

👍

@---rg1gb

5 күн бұрын

Exactly

@rickper

4 күн бұрын

Sounds like you’ll be keeping your money!

@ytj22

4 күн бұрын

Stop working so hard for your money.

This is a Landcruiser in name only, imo. I will take the GX 550 offroad trim model. Great review, brother, as always. AMD is the best thing that ever happened to Toyota/Lexus

@alexsmba

4 күн бұрын

The GX550 - best off-roader on the 405! The 250 is more suitable for trails than the bloated 200/300.

@lostalx

2 күн бұрын

GX has equally bad powertrain. Older GX used 1UR-FE V8 engine which was bulletproof along with KDSS and a solid truck platform, offroad king. Older LC used 3UR engine V8 which is reliable beast. This LC is a joke, only in the name and weak 4 popper garbage engine. Interior is also a joke. Toyota dropped ball big time for Trucks. Only worth is 4Runner 2024.

@1foreverr

2 күн бұрын

GX460/LX570 were the last true suvs from Lexus. GX550 is a joke.

@alexsmba

2 күн бұрын

@@1foreverr actually they were both rebadged Toyotas too lol. One day you will learn that Lexus = fancy Toyota lol.

@lostalx

2 күн бұрын

@alexsmba IS, GS, RC don't have any Toyota variants, and the F line which uses 2UR -GSE engine was never put in any Toyota commercial consumer cars either. And what's wrong with better quality Toyota ? 2GR FKS V6 is used in Camry BUT also in Lexus, with a much better NVH and interior.

I am gonna watch it entirely for sure. As i realised it gives me a lot of insight and knowledge that I can gain as an Amatuer.. You Keep up the good work.

I’m a huge fan of your channel, AMD! Your enthusiasm for Land Cruisers is incredibly infectious-I didn’t even notice I was hooked for an entire hour. I own a Land Cruiser Prado 120 series equipped with the 1GR-FE engine. I’d really appreciate a detailed review of this model on your channel. Keep up the great work!

Details like 120lb capacity of the trunk and air filter of the battery pack is the reason why EVERY Toyota owner should watch this channel.

@kdaltex

5 күн бұрын

120lb capacity? Thats not great

@chibbyylol

5 күн бұрын

That weight capacity isn’t towards the main cargo area but is for the plastic cover board for that long narrow area towards the tailgate opening

@korewest

4 күн бұрын

@@chibbyylol Ohhh I see, that makes more sense..

@JF-lt5zc

3 күн бұрын

I thought it was just for the plastic cover as well. The battery air intake is a really bad design decision. Of COURSE that space is going to get covered up. And not just camping. A jacket, a backpack, a sweater, etc. SMH

In Europe we have turbo diesel option only - and it is better in this case. No issues with the trunk, and battery position.

Best video on the landcruiser!! I love your videos! Keep them coming 🔥👏👍

Best honest mechanic! God bless you brother.

Considering all the problems with the Tundra and now transmission problems with Tacoma, I think you should wait until they work all the bugs out before you buy anything.

@jonde4445

4 күн бұрын

There are no problems with the Tacoma transmission

@adrianw3985

4 күн бұрын

@jonde4445 you are behind the times. You need to catch up on the latest news. There are multiple reports of transmission problems. Do a Google search.

@fredEVOIX

3 күн бұрын

both aren't sold in my country but from what I hear in various american videos the problem of those two is that they aren't really toyotas they seem to be made in Mexico or somewhere in south america while the "real" toyotas are mostly made in Japan, still not a Toyota owner yet I need to sell my current car 1st but I I learned quickly when I had my mitsubishi lancer evo that made in japan parts were perfect fit plug and play and everywhere else parts were not

@adrianw3985

3 күн бұрын

@jonde4445 you should try searching the internet about the transmission problems...

@jonde4445

3 күн бұрын

@@adrianw3985 I did and there’s nothing but these clickbait videos or references to them. If you think I’m wrong, then tell me what the issues are

Best review on the 2024 Land Cruiser. One issue: the 135 lb / 60 kg weight limit is for the small plastic cover over the storage area at the rear hatch ( and probably the mirror storage area right behind the second row seats). It would be difficult to apply enough weight to those areas and break the covers. The main trunk area can support tents, refrigerators, etc....

@mediocreman2

5 күн бұрын

It would only take a small person above that weight sitting right there to break it. That's where people sit all the time to tie shoes, tailgate, etc.

@f8PixelMagic

5 күн бұрын

@@mediocreman2 I have 24 Land Cruiser. Great truck. I can assure you that it would not be impossible to break it, but close to impossible.

@meenam300zx

5 күн бұрын

Do you have kids, big dog or do you ever pop the door and seat there to watch the Ocean, lake or mountain?

@Maxime-ho9iv

3 күн бұрын

@@mediocreman2 Naah, the limit is for non-moving weight. It will be absolutely fine.

Ahmed, thanks for answering a lot of key questions on this engine. My first Toyota was a 1985 4WD truck with the bullet-proof 22RE engine.

Excellent and detailed review of this vehicle:)! Thank you…

Those basic cloth seats look comfortable!

Bring back the rear tire carrier and put the batteries where the spare tire is now. And make a flat floor for suv camping inside.

@flipcoin6301

5 күн бұрын

The external wheel carrier is gone due to collision requirements. The original Toyota carriers were too weak for large wheel/tire combos anyways.

@lloydswartz7354

5 күн бұрын

Ineos, jeep and Ford figured it out. That is where the spare belongs. ​@@flipcoin6301

@doncourtney

4 күн бұрын

Not sure I would want the battery down low. A medium rock strike could become a x,$$$ repair.

Great in depth informative review. Makes me feel so much better in what I just bought. Thank you 🙏

I do love that they actually kept round headlights. So many angry frowny headlights these days, so seeing a round one makes me happy.

I'll be keeping my 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition.

The best Toyota technical review ALL THE TIME. AMD is amazing.

Great video review, thank for your honesty Amed

Great video and content, thanks for your work!😊

That oil pump drive is really neat!

@YuenanCao

5 күн бұрын

Too bad it has all the hybrid complexity and the requirement for premium fuel

Thank you Ahmed you are the auto GOAT, and Scotty of course. This thing is closer to RAV4, than the old landcruiser.

@brkbtjunkie

5 күн бұрын

Scotty is entertainment, don’t take anything he says seriously. He literally said do not buy hybrids because the starter will wear out. (They don’t have starter motors)

@AMI23558

5 күн бұрын

Where did he say that ? Can you mention the video please?​@@brkbtjunkie

@rossjohnson2478

5 күн бұрын

Scotty’s voice drives me crazy. I love Ahmed’s even-paced soft dialogue.

Thank you thank you for your invaluable support, service and advice on this new LC. Your opinions carry more weight than any others. Your honesty and integrity shines through 😅

Nice & detailed...Thank you. God bless you.

Toyota enthusiasts don't like where they are headed. Reasons don't matter. People are voting with their dollars. All of these "rugged" vehicles are a no go with this new architecture. I'm sure the younger generations who didn't experience Toyota's legacy may be ok with it...but at least for this vehicle they are targeting my generation. You of course bring a very technical perspective which is very much needed.

@Doomzdayxx

5 күн бұрын

Their fall from grace is sad. I'd definitely go Ford if I were considering for instance a 1/2 ton (or HD) truck.

@Doc1855

5 күн бұрын

I completely understand what you’re saying. I purposefully bought a new 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed because it was the last year of the Naturally Aspirated 3.5L V6. Turbos simply don’t last as long as a N/A engine and we keep our vehicles for 12-20 years or 250K to 300K miles.

@imnotusingmyrealname4566

5 күн бұрын

​@@Doomzdayxxjust don't buy a Tundra or any model with the 3.4L twin-turbo V6. Everything else is totally fine, definitely a ridiculous jump in price but fine against the competition.

@ravenfeather7087

5 күн бұрын

It makes me sad. I struggled with the big 3 for years and then a friend sold me his 1983 red Taco with the solid axle front end 4 x 4 5-speed and that was when I learned how dependable and fuel efficient a vehicle can be. That was my first decent vehicle and I ran several Taco pick-ups after that. All of them stellar. And now this garbage. I still insist that if they would build a pick-up and 4-runner type vehicle using my 97 Taco as the model they'd be able to meet emissions requirements, sell a lot of vehicles and n doing so make the world a little bit better for all of us.

@kenkozawa9810

5 күн бұрын

We have 6 Toyotas in our family, 3 from the 2000s, one from 2011 and two 2023s with one having a turbo, I have no concerns with the direction Toyota is going, they have yet to fail us.

71 retired diyer on fixed income SSI can't afford, but very nice

I’ve been waiting for TWO reviews of the new LC. This is one of them. The TFL guys are the other. You’ve given me the real info I need over the You-Toob talkers if this vehicle is worth it or not. Same as you did for my 4Runner. Salaam sir

Looks soo shiny underneath, no rust proof over sprays. Very neatly done. Got be a good feeling to buy a brand new car

No Turbo’s for us. I purposefully bought a new 23 TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed. With the Premium and Technology pkgs, it’s basically a Limited with the Off Road suspension and drive system. I looked for about 9 months before I found my truck. Our dealership had it for 8 months but no one wanted the 6’ bed and that’s what I need. I bought it on 2/29/24. I’m super happy that I found it. My dealer knocked off almost $5K off the MSRP and gave me the Trifold tonneau cover and running boards, lifetime free oil changes and tire rotation as well as an 8 year 75K mile bumper to bumper warranty.

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

What vehicle did you buy? You mentioned trim but not vehicle.

@octoslut

5 күн бұрын

@@justahumbledude its a bed meaning its either a tundra or tacoma...

@Doc1855

5 күн бұрын

@@justahumbledude 23 TRD Off Road

@Doc1855

5 күн бұрын

Tacoma

@rampageblizzard

4 күн бұрын

Ok

Wait 4 years then buy it after all problems has been found and solved.

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

If they can be solved.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

5 күн бұрын

Exactly!

@eulalio02

3 күн бұрын

Smartest thing I've read in the comments so far. My thoughts exactly.

Thanks for actually reviewing it, not just regurgitating the specs like most other "reviewers". It would be helpful if you could show some diagrams for spme of the engine details because I am having a hard time picturing some of the things you're talking about.

Superb detailed review. U deliver stuff better than the sales guys.

that Tow Hitch!! hahahaha! "fix it Toyota". i agree man

A wonderful and thoughtful review on what appears to be a nice vehicle. Looked like a worthy replacement for my 2017 Forester until I looked up the price of the "base" 1958... 55,000 dollars. Well, I had my daily laugh! Toyota could have offered a more affordable base by having a part-time 4 wheel drive, crank windows, no heated seats or steering wheel, no rear wiper, a front-wheel drive only version using the ECVT from the Rav 4. I realize these deletions would detract from the over all appeal and all-purpose character... but 55,000 dollars, plus dealer markups, plus taxes... this will end up costing 70 thousand plus when all is said and done. Which makes this vehicle another failed effort of the auto industry that is not affordable for the masses.

Very detailed review as usual. Cheers!

I ❤your deep technical review. Well done job 👍🏼

Love the retro look, But I think I will hang onto my 22 Prado.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

5 күн бұрын

Still driving my 2000 Landcruiser with the V8, not downgrading to these new rigs!

$82,700 here in Costa Rica and comes with the D-4D diesel previous engine (no hybrid)

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

5 күн бұрын

Yes! The one we cannot get in the states!

@METamez

4 күн бұрын

I would happily take the diesel and keep forever.

Thanks a lot for detailed, informative and honest presentation!

Great review. Have one and love it!

Reliability everywhere but the power train. The markets that get it in diesel are getting a TANK. This video just made me LOVE my 4Runner even more. Thank you AMD. P.S. thanks to Toyota’s downsizing the frontier is now getting mark ups……At the end people speak with their 💵

@rickper

4 күн бұрын

How do you know about the power train ? Seems like mostly successful in the grand Highlander

Why haven’t you commented on all the issues Toyota is having with their new engines and transmissions?

A perfect video to watch before a purchase. With dealer markups going sky high and many options on the market, this is a really good review on the engine and I would love a GX550 comparison! 👍🏼

Thank You for your very thorough review and I enjoyed it! Well done 👏👏👏

No. Seeing how manufacturers are cutting costs and reliability declines, it’s setup for failure, ESPECIALLY since these new motors are designed with the EPA from the start.

@HotRod-wv4vm

4 күн бұрын

unfortunately that holds for all 🚘 manufacturers.Very disappointing not mention prices are insane.

@IPGAuto

3 күн бұрын

@@HotRod-wv4vm - Yep. GM is even worse. Their 6.2L have some of the highest warranty replacements of any motor in the last 5 years. A GM Service Director told me just ONE dealer had over 30 engine replacements on JUST the Escalade. So one dealer, for one model. That 6.2 is fitted in the Suburban, Yukon, Sierra, Silverado, and Escalade. Imagine how many GM warranties: 5 models x hundreds of dealers

@HotRod-wv4vm

3 күн бұрын

@@IPGAuto just a shame. I once owned a 77 K5 Blazer tricked out with captains chairs, 350 engine, corvette cam, lift kit, steel 43 gallon gas tank, tube bumpers, hub conversion. Only issue I had was poor mpg something around 15 mpg. Only reason I got rid of it was gas had gone to $1.50 a gallon back in 84 when I sold it. Could kick myself in the you know where. Those trucks are now going for big bucks I don’t want to be political but USA and Japan have issues with China yet they still manufacture vehicles there. Goes to show money 💰 is king.

A lot of people, including me, like to sleep in their vehicles when camping. The lack of load capacity in the rear along with the way they've designed the folding seat puts this vehicle in the no-go category. Would love to get on board w/it, but it's out for me simply because of that one critical issue. What a terrible choice!

@rockyj2008

5 күн бұрын

Knowing Toyota the 150# load limit was actually 1,500#😂

@rickper

4 күн бұрын

Everyone has said it’s for that little storage cubby is rated for that

best review video so far on lc250!

I still want to thank you for these reviews. Because of your solid information, I bought the 2025 Honda Pilot Trailsport. That SUV is so amazing! I'm beyond happy with that purchase and the quality of that vehicle. Knowing how easy it is to even perform any maintenance on it makes me happy. Sold my sierra denali so I could have room for my 3 kids and father in law.

I like my 2015 4Runner. I’m not sure if I could afford a Land Cruiser. Especially if a 4Runner might be less costly.

@justahumbledude

5 күн бұрын

IMO the Land Cruiser is someone who likes a 4Runner but wants bragging rights for getting a more expensive vehicle. These vehicles are more fashion statements that utility based. They are now targeting a different market of consumers.

No. The LX 570 (LC 200) is a proper Land Cruiser and you can get a CPO for around the same price. The build quality and interior is hilariously better.

@andyleo8418

5 күн бұрын

It uses premium gas with 16mpg. No thanks.

@brkbtjunkie

5 күн бұрын

@@andyleo8418incorrect, you can put regular gas in it, it’s right in the manual. Also this new LC mileage is only slightly better

@chibbyylol

5 күн бұрын

@@brkbtjunkie slightly? this LC gets mid 20s compared to 16. At a conservative 10,000 miles a year that's 225 gallons of gas difference

@jonathanratliff4780

5 күн бұрын

@@brkbtjunkie The previous generation LX 570 is premium the previous generation Land Cruiser is regular

@FullsendOffroad

5 күн бұрын

That wasn't what people wanted. I'd say it's better that the LC is now smaller because it's more purpose built, something us enthusiasts wanted more.

old school nostalgic feels with a bit of modernity spice. I LOVE IT!

Great video. Very in-depth and informative. Agree with you regarding the bright iForceMax logo. I'm removing that when I take delivery.