New Toyota Land Cruiser - see why it's even tougher than ever before!
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This is the new Toyota Land Cruiser 300!
Toyota’s legendary 4x4 has undergone a makeover (even if it doesn’t look that different to the old edition!) and Mat’s here to run you through the key changes.
For starters, if you’re in Europe or the US and you’re looking to get your hands on one, then we’re afraid you’re all out of luck - this is one 4x4 that isn't heading your way! The Land Cruiser 300 is set to only release in the Middle East & Russia, for the time being at least.
But either way, what’s new? Well for starters, the V8 is gone! Instead, you now have two V6s to choose from - a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol, and a 3-litre 6 cylinder diesel. Neither are too short on power though, delivering 415hp & 309hp respectively!
As for the interior, well it’s had a thorough makeover, with an all-new dashboard design and a huge central touchscreen up front! And as before, you can get the Land Cruiser with either 5 or 7 seats.
Want to find out what else is new, including updates to the chassis, gearbox and even a GR Sport edition? Then you’ll have to stick with Mat in this all-new top 10 news overview!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Design
01:48 Chassis
02:18 Engines
03:25 Suspension
03:56 Off-roading
04:44 Gearbox
05:06 Driving
05:53 Interior
06:25 GR Sport
06:54 Price / Release Date
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Complete this sentence: The coolest off-roader of all time is... ? COMMENT with your favourite!
Lamborghini urus hehehe
Suzuki jimny and mistubishi pajero mini
G Wagon!
Hummer H1
The G wagon
Arab Saudi: I'll take your entire stock
That goes for GMC suburban as well.
lol
@@blessindia1 yeah also patrol and GMC pick ups
Hehehe..
Most saudis disliked it having v6 instead of v8
Faster than Mat's reaction time 💪🏿
I'm pretty sure they had the video ready since weeks ago. They were just waiting for permission
That's what she said
@@amirshahpouri8669 well, yeah, but I wasn't really commenting in response to that 😂😂😂
lol
Lol
9 of every 10 Taliban recommend Toyota. RELIABLE
the most reliable!
🤣😂😅
Totally miss the chance for the pun bud. 9/11 Talibans recommend Toyota.
😂😂😂😂
Lmao
I've taken Land Cruisers up to 6000m in Bolivia, through the Rift Valley in Ethiopia and across the Mongolian steppe in winter. Hands-down best 4x4 in history.
I will love to be your travel body .
@@freshfingersffhii
UN/African Ministers/ Shady African business men: "We will take 1000 of those thanks."
A certain political party we both know of has already ordered them... Zan... PF🤫
@@theotad933 🤣🤣
😂😂😂this so true
Even south Asian
South East Asia too.
Never owned a Toyota, but I can imagine it must feel pretty sweet not having to worry about whether you're gonna make it home or not.
@@user-wy5oh8km3p Scammer. Sh*t up!
I buy only toyota cars because don't like having problems.And i never had the last 30 years.
@@user-be9ey4jb3c That's really cool.
@John Winzil Then you have a fake Toyota.
@John Winzil why do i smell bull shit here? aah there is shit above me, no wonder
Some say it's call the 300 because that's the number of order Toyota gets from the UAE for the LC per hour
That is not true. There was the land cruiser 100 series built between 1998-2007, 200 series built between 2008-2020, and the next gen the 300 series.
@@giftkhwabi9807 it was a joke
In the UAE, people prefer the 2021 Nissan patrol over the land cruiser..... The Nissan patrol is the better car
@@naveengirish4724 Oh I now get it 😂, my apologies for not getting it at first hand 🙏
@@naveengirish4724 I think I can agree to that, I've seen some content of the Nissan Patrol and I can say it shines at its capabilities better than the lc
Finally, it's like a face lift after an eternity
PLZ WATCH DR ZAKIR NAIK AND RESEARCH ON ISLAM
idk looks like walter white's suv.
You can say that again
You've got a car that's among the absolute best in capability and reliability. Why even think about a face lift? You need pretty, go buy pretty.
@@muhammadtayyab9051 stop bringing religion into everything
Speechless... land cruiser is a legendary name here in south east Asia.
Yes, palm oil plantation bosses drive land cruisers to navigate through plantations which are often muddy and rocky. In Malaysia, they call this model Ninja King, for some unknown reason. 😂
@@dexterthiam3675 they called 200 series Super King
not true, all parts of the planet landcruiser is legendary, not just south east asia
@@djizzah very common here in Borneo
@@rolutarboi1306 here in Australia 🦘 Toyota have earned great respect
This car gonna sell like hot cakes in South Africa!
And in the UAE
In Ghana 🇬🇭 too
For real bro
South Africa ? ....all over the world bro...all over the WORLD.
Cambodia🇰🇭 too bruh
The older generation had a second engine. Here in Australia, we have and love the 4.5L TTV8 diesel. Would love to see the GR spec done up with off-road modifications 😍
I have the gr300 offroad animal bullbar, tyres, roof rack so far
Also, the new 300-Series would be available again with front and rear diff-locks!!! (Like the 80 VX and 105 GX had) Sooo glad us in South Africa is getting the LC300 in a few months time!
I actually love this one . (apart from the rear)
So you don’t love it then ?
@@alphabravo1060 Well...😂
@@raymondkanga i actually kinda like it
I think i'll grow on us as time passes, just like the bmw x7's front grill
I like the rear I hate the black trim on the front
In my country people already pre ordered most of the stock before seeing the unveil 😂😂
What country are you living?
UAE?
@@igger562 OF COURSE!
@@mo.q380 UAE then it is normal there I would say
@@mo.q380 Of course! ;-)
its already on roads in Oman!! even the cars used in this video had Oman plates on them already!! Salaam to my brothers from Oman! your brother Tareq from Iraq!
Yeah I agree. They sell like hotcakes over in oman!!!
The defender is like a toy compared to the land cruiser haha
@Sarthak Suman Defender is unibody, it's not a more capable vehicle nor is it anywhere near as lasting or durable. These land cruisers will still be roaming the deserts long after defenders have been junked.
@Sarthak Suman am sure you are only hyping Defender because it is owned by a fellow Indian. Defender is trash
@Sarthak Suman tell me which tech that the Defender have that the LC doesnt
@@hydrolifetech7911 i agree man, i dont see any category in which the defender outshine the LC except for flexing and wait for the new Lexus LX to flex
An even better machine to tow Land Rovers to autoshop.
It looks really nice, I always loved the Land Cruiser. I like that grille and rear.
The GR front-end looks so much better that the regular one
No it doesn’t
It looks like pre 95 land cruisers
Before he told us it is the GR version, I thought it is the Base trim. So I disagree.
well, that's why it's GR
Agree
@Matt please could you do a review on the 2021 duster when available (4x4) model. I'm quite keen so see what it's about esp with the mudster after market accessories.
The front of the LC 300 reminds me the new Cadillac Escalade, and the rear of the latest LR Discovery...
defender, wrangler, mercedes g wagon be like why do i hear boss music
because the boss land cruiser is here boi
It will only go on sale on the middle east and Russia, which don't have a big market for wranglers or defenders, plus Russia loves their g wagons, so I guess the only worried ones are g wagons in the middle east
Lol
@@tattttu9 No lol, it will also be available in asia, africa, and australia. In the US and UK the landcruiser will be available under the Lexus brand as the LX 570
g wagon is more of a luxury car
Jeep Wrangler:"I am the best offraoder" Land Cruiser:"I think you are mistaken buddy"
G wagon is the best offroader
@@kristians2704 but no one takes g class to offroad
@@kristians2704 hahaha
@@kristians2704 Is it as reliable as the Toyota?
@@abnfalcon3901 no but it’s reliable enough
In Aus, the 200 series came with a 4.5 twin turbo v8 diesel, which was a piece of cake tuning to over 1000nm.
It looks so sharp really love this great work especially on interior
LC200 had 5.7L V8, 4.0L V6, 4.6L V8 and 4.5L V8 diesel in some parts of the world. And the pic you showed for 5 seats is actually 7 seater (the seats are folded and yess its lays flat now over the old school sideways which reduced the storage room).. but yes there is a 5 seater version available as well. Great video !!
Why the LC300 isn't coming to the US?
Someone said it right back then."If you want to go into the Australian outbacks, get a Land Rover. If you want to return, get a Land Cruiser".
Or any Toyota 4wd for that matter. Nobody here would take a Jeep, MB, or Land Rover to the outback, they’re too unreliable and none have the dealer network across Australia that Toyota does. P.s. I love my 200 series, 230km and still runs like a Swiss watch, better actually 🍺🍺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
never ever buy ford,jeep, holden cars you will regret sitting and waiting on mechanic shop bench
@@thomasjacob7235 F-150 would like to have a word with you
or a Fortuner
@@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf unreliable transmission
for me it looks similar to nissan patrol royal especially when you stare at the back 🤔
Richard here,South Africa. Thank you,just bought it.the first one. Marvelous,I love it ❤ 😍 💖
The legend Land Cruiser is back in a new Avatar!!!!
Yeee
Damn🔥 Is that a land cruiser
Its a sand cruiser for the saudis.
@@Jess-cs8pk As an immigrant who lived in Saudi Arabia my entire life, I can confirm that's 100% true.
@@Jess-cs8pk can't wait to see based arabs doing stunts with it.
Range cruiser
I'm looking at the selfie of Matt with the two Hilux 4x4's and the three Lancruisers cheekily snuck in at 3:34...
1:20 understated aesthetics are a Land Cruiser selling-point
The front of The new Toyota Land cruiser looks like its Smiling
Ikr lol
the average toyota cars has a smiling face
:]
in sarcasm ( at lr defender )
i've never once looked at a Landcruiser and seen it as competition for a G-wagon or a Landrover, i feel like its in its own category imo, i love the G wagon but i'd buy a LC before i ever buy the Benz
LC would outlast that G class for dozens of years more.
@@default2591 the Mercedes g class (or rather an owner of that Modell) has a Guiness world record for the most driven kilometer ever with a car
@@masterImac the old G class
@@default2591 nah That’s not the point. The shown g class here in the video, is the luxury city model Compared with the LC, the LC Looks already like a outdated cheap shit But that’s typical German class There is a G class, which is specially made for the Bundeswehr, and that model is completely different to the city version. Without all those „useless“ features and gimmicks.
@@default2591 in your dreams G wagons are used in militaries around the world so your claim couldn't be farther from the truth
Thank you Toyota for putting South Africa on the "first to receive" list. For a change we can get this one at the same time as everyone else.
Carwow, do you know if this LC runs ok on Regular 87 octane gas?
The difference between the land cruiser and the competitors is that the land cruiser take u back home in one piece
Lmao, so true.
Legendary offroader…. Top choice 4wd on the island of borneo
Top choice on all lands that can afford it
And a goddamn street king cause it's so wide that i'm scared to overtake it or it's just use half of the road
Ninja king!
Nah mercedes g class is legendary off-roaders
top choice because only toyota selling cars at 3rd world countries
just got 2021 V8 LC today. looked all over the So Cal but got one from San Jose will inherit this to my kid.
in gcc the old lc comes with v6 4.0 v8 4.8 and 5.7
One day you’re watching a donut media video where they say the landcruiser is gonna be discontinued and the other day carwow shows us the new landcruiser
they’re discontinuing it in north america
It's getting discontinued in USA. Got fooled by that title as well.
What the heck....why would they discontinue it just in NA?😑
They discontinued Land Cruiser in NA, you can only get it under Lexus LX name though, releasing later the price difference between land cruiser and LX was only $1.5k that's their excuse
Just the review i was waiting for on the landcruiser......perfect 😌
I'm waiting for a real life hands on review from Mat😛
Thanks Mat for the wonderful review, I just need clarity. I thought the current 3.0 litre g400d overall makes about 326bhp and about 700NM(516ft of torque). Thanks
The old land cruiser was also offered with a 4.5 l V8 diesel engine. And also the g400d has same torque as the new land cruiser at 700nm. The g350d is the one with 600nm. Nice video and glad that finally Toyota gave the land cruiser a couple of engines from which we can extract some extra power.
The Dakar team were pretty hands on with the 300 series' development so the GR version might not be just for looks
The Previous Toyota Land cruiser did not have a 5700cc petrol engine. That engine was found in the Lexus LX570. The Land cruiser was fitted with an option of two engines: 4600cc petrol or the 4500cc diesel.
They do sell it with 5.7 petrol in other regions
@@MohsinKhan-sr9en Which regions?
From the side back it looks like it's bent. And the front side is like a GM car. The flow is gone. It's now a fricking brick
True new design sucks
They look better in person. Nonetheless, I feel the GR is the better looking version.
This car is literally a legend
Land Cruiser. A nice name too
The old one actually came with 4 engines here in the middle east , The base 4.0L V6 with 270 hp , a 4.6 L V8 with 304 hp, and the twin turbo diese14.5 L , and the top trim was the 5.7 L V8 with 383 Hp, and plus the 4.0 L V6 came with an 6 speed automatic transmission or a 5 speed manual but the manual had the most basic options ever it didn't even have an infotainment screen.
5.7 V8 in Saudi Arabia
5.7 v8 is the best
Some came with a 8 speed transmission
“Old land cruiser only came with one engine” Forgets about the 4.5 litre twin turbo v8 Diesel. They sound amazing here in Australia 🇦🇺
Even the petrol one have 2 engines, the 5 .7 and 4.6l
Except if you had one of the shitboxes that blew up whilst under warranty, then got shafted by the arseholes at Toyota.
@@gw5436 is that the dusting issue?
@@stendecstretcher4983 No mate, it was two GXL's here on farms that had the oil consumption issue where after only a few thousand k's after first service, they ran out of oil and seized. Then it was the injector issue with piston tops melting and scoring the bore. The affected people were completely ignored by the dealers in the downs here, treated like they were stupid. I traded mine as it kept using oil and I wasn't getting any respect. I can't believe the comments from people here that these things are worth the trouble, if you get one of the lemons it will financially set you back years.
@camry v6 do you think they'll replace a rusted out frame on a 2004 tundra?
Land Cruiser VX Turbo from 1995 very tough 4x4 still today that's my favourite one
definitely a looker this one, love the GR trim, an offroad package that doesn't improve offroad capability but doesn't matter because it's already good enough, can't wait to see one off those with some mods on it!
It has front and rear lockers
The front grill remind me of the cadillac escalade 😁
There is something similar indeed
Or the Lexus from whence it's based.
Please dont confuse toyota quality with the chevy with better seats
@@artanglin2763 the grill,head light the front is exactly 70 out of 100%
@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks may be but look wise is more Cadillac than lexus
I love the LC and I enjoyed watching this video in my 2010 Opel Astra because I am poor.
Show me what it looks like set up for 4wding/touring! Bullbar, lifted, 35s, snorkel!
The best thing about the new Land Cruiser? It’s still the back to basics, simplistic, robust, and utilitarian 4x4 and that’s the reason why I would buy one over every other luxury SUV I wish we got the diesel in America tho
Bmw : we have the largest grill. Toyota : hold my 🥃
Bmw don't have large grills just retarded looking ones(the modern ones that is the old ones have great looking grills)
V-airy true😂😂😂
Mean while lexus in the BG :😂
Toyota and lexus grills look way better, fact
Check out the Lexus lx570 sexiest suv
Hey Mat could you please make a video on the new kluger 2021? Thanks
Extremely beautiful but one thing only : Too expensive. And it’s not Toyota fault it is mine.😭
"Old landcruiser came with one engine" *Laughs in twin turbo diesel V8*
im middle east we have 4 engine choice: 1- v8 5.7 2- v8 4.8 3- v6 petrol 4- v6 diesel
@@abo3thman ohh 👍
@He should have specified he was referring to the US Market there... I mean even the Lexus variant got a Diesel in AUS and RUS markets...
@@abo3thman some great choices there mate
You know dinosaurs died too...
The way they love this car in the UAE its crazy, saw a video of a dealership making a delivery to 50 customers at once 😲
Finally a decent car review. You are one of the best car reviewers but lately have been diverted to only sports car reviews. Thanks for caring for all segments of your subscribers.
The Land Cruiser had MANY more engine options other than the 5.7 V8 here in the middle east. And top of the range ones came with an AMAZING body kit and wheels.
Not the fastest not most luxurious but it's definitely the most reliable and off road capable
RU serious a modified Toyota LC is the most fastest SUV to this date (2000hp)
@@vaishnavbijudas5237 modified*
Most fastest*
Highest quality of construction, materials, and engineering
@@vaishnavbijudas5237 if u read his comment, he means as stock not modded
1:05 it looks like a Nissan Patrol. In Australia we got given the 4.5 v8 turbo diesel
Do you know when the new Toyota Land Cruiser (Prado) generation will arrive in the UK market? Would you consider doing a video on it ?
The 200 series came in many different engine configurations (other than the 5.7 v8) It depends on the market/country In Kuwait it comes in a 5.7v8 4.6v8 And also a v6
2022 Land Cruiser V8
V6* oof
@@n0tsaad970 Car technologies from past you will love to watch
@@ProductGlimpse v8 best
You've spelt shopping wrong 🙄
@@Maurice_Moss thank
2:20 Incorrect information, the 200 series comes with 3 engine variants: the 5.7 v8 (VXS, VXR) , 4.8 v8 (GXR) and the 4.0 V6 (GXR, GX, G-Standard)
4.5 biturbo diesel for European market
@@abdulwaheed-ys8wy and Australia
Ive just ordered 6 of these...4 going to the hills of kashmir and 2 going to karachi....when this car drives past people stand and salute u in my country...and thats not a joke
Just started to say RIP to the good olden days especially the sounding cars :(
Sad truth...😓
Yeah I agree.... not just on trucks, suvs but also to F1(formula 1 cars).....Those were the days.....
@@AndrewR10001 ye we know what you meant with f1
@@AndrewR10001 mankind only can cry on old days and cant bring em back
@@danielh9981 Honda is the last good sounding F1 engine and they are leaving the sport too.
carwow could you make a review on the Ssangyong Korando? It would be much appreciated
dang the LC300 is timeless
That TNGA platform is gonna more fun!
Toyota: wanna hear a joke? Land Rover: yes Toyota: Reliability! LR: I didn't get it... Toyota: *Exactly*
This stupidity made me laugh. Lol
Nice one
LC’s and Y62 Patrol’s are on a whole different level when it comes to user experience. But a 5.6 NA v8 (patrol) seems to take the cake for me. 💪🍕
the patrol is and the defender and g wagon already destroy the toyota
can you please do a review of the landcruiser 70 series?
great mechanical master piece 👏
Damn, Toyota really stepped up their game with this one!
How?😂 they still make ugly cars.
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w haha you gotta give them some effort for at least trying 😅
Especially the interior
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w lol better than honda
@@user-ie6jr4bg1w Prius is the only ugly looking car from Toyota
Thats a good looking car ngl
Thankyou MR no taste
@@coopermasters6346 thankyou mr judging other people taste
It actually looks better than most of it's competitors except lexus in my opinion
its the opposite imo
I mean it's not terrible right? It's better than the last one
I hope there will be a long wheel base version of it. Its rear end looks a bit strange and need to be stretched far back
The 200 series came with a 4.5l twin turbocharged v8 diesel in Australia
love that Landcruiser! also Ineos Grenadier
Hlo matt hats off to your consistency ❤️❤️❤️
I also want be as consistence as Matthew!!! Please give me some advice Matt if you are seeing this.
One word, BEAUTIFUL!
I'll wait for the Land Cruiser Hybrid!
It feels a bit boxy and odd at first but I have a feeling it would look much better in real life. Nice interior!
Did anyone notice the photo of Matt at 3:37? It flashed by so fast I feel like it’s trying to hypnotise me.
Good eyes
This is my dream car and one day I will surely buy it 😘❤️😍😍
The 200 serious land cruiser also came with a 4.5L twin turbo diesel too
Some may say Toyota is legendary... I think youre legendary
Matt please do a review of the new shelby gt 500 2020 mustang.
Is LC 300 is available in western Europe or not especially in Switzerland.
Can you review the new land cruiser vs the new defender please
One heart to carwow from India expecting a heart
The design from outside of previos model was more like it
Can you do a review on the new shogun sport
3:12 Did it just hit that rick formation and kept going