Toyota Hilux vs Land Cruiser: which is best OFF-ROAD?
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Who’s ready for a Toyota off-road head-to-head?!
We’ve got one of the most popular Toyota SUVs around, the Land Cruiser, and it’s going up against one of the most recognisable pick-ups in the world, the Hilux! The question is, which will prove itself to be the must-have Toyota off-roader?
For starters, let’s look at the stats. The Land Cruiser comes equipped with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel that can put down 204hp and 420Nm of torque. It’s the commercial edition, so it’s pretty much devoid of kit - it’s even only got two seats!
As for the Hilux, we’ve got our hands on the Invincible X edition, and once you look under the bonnet you’ll find… the same 2.8-litre turbo diesel as found in the Land Cruiser! However, while the power output is the same 204hp, the torque has been upped to 500Nm!
Will the increased torque prove the difference? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S GO OFF-ROAD!
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I live in the states, but I spent a couple of years in South America. I remember the first time I saw a Hilux. Always cool to see a truck you never knew existed. This is back in the 2006 era and I also didn’t have internet at my home, so I was a bit more isolated and my ability to research was limited.
Hilux is a best seller worlwide for decades.
your tacoma is basically hilux, toyota even offers hilux with v6 in some markets
@@LUNA-fx2ud Worthless!
@@josesousa272 yes. Followed by Tacoma and RAM 1500.
@@DaveDVideoMaker hi Dave DVideo.
I think the land cruiser is much cooler, I didn't know this basic version existed, I'd like someone on KZhead to take one of these to do a serious off-road project.
I love that shorty man it looks cool. Someone needs to beef it up I agree!
The think about both is that Hilux is higher than Land Cruiser
In different parts of the world the land crusier has a little brother. Here in my country we have most of the variants including its classier sisters Land Cruiser LC 300 and Lexus 670 The little brothers are The Prado for Toyota and for Lexus its the Gx460
If they were to use the 4door land cruiser it would have been fairer. Also the land cruiser had no kit and the hilux did. In my opinion the land cruiser is better, I even own one.
Bro I was already imagining how cool it would look like with a OME or Dobinsons suspension, Bf-Goodrich tires, TRD wheels, some bumpers and a snorkel lol. The amount of aftermarket customization that Toyota’s have is astonishing and if you add the already impressive base reliability and performance, no wonder why they are still on top in terms of main stream cars
You gotta do a one with the lc 300/200 too cause that would be more interesting to watch !! Love Toyotas no matter what ..❤️
I would love this but the LC300 is not officially sold in the UK and EU (and non EU but schengen zone countries like Norway and Switzerland).
@@electrikoptik dk why such a beautiful vehicle will not come to the Western Europe.that’s really sad to hear .. 😭 Love to see a video of the lc 200 competing with other suvs 🚙
@@Leon-gy8ox it’s too big Uk roads are tiny af compared to Australia.
@@harrisons62 lmao..
They'll have to import one from Russia
We used to own the Land cruiser Prado (similar one) but with 5 seats. That's the one that should've been compared to the Hilux because this short wheelbase version will of course be quicker and faster than the crew cab Hilux.
Wow Malaysia also have LC?
@@lol-vn5ro literally almost every country in the world has an LC
The reason is that you can get parts for most Toyotas in most parts of the world
Yeah it's like they made them as different as possible for this comparison. LWB vs SWB, manual vs auto, with and without hdc, different differential lockings. Fun video but not a good comparison. I do know from experience that the SBW Land Cruiser hold it's own offroad. A company I used to do some contracting work for drove about 600.000km in one, with at least an hour a day of offroad driving mixed in with long highway stretches, and I've only had to pull it out of a puddle once, but that was more driver error than a problem with the car.
Not really much of a comparison. The top spec Prado comes with a rear diff lock and multi-terrain select, not to mention it's full sized, which would have helped it here.
Exactly 🤦 this was just a waste
Agree. My base spec 2005 Landcruiser would have breezed that test with a manual rear diff and center diff.
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But they have to keep the prices similar
Price...
Having driven both for weeks in south africa, the hilux is just more versatile and you can put in more stuff. hilux is really good at offroading and general driving around too. oh and the hilux is a lot cheaper than the land cruiser in the base spec
The hilux is 450-550k and the cruiser is a cool mili plus xD
@@spookyreaper1702 Where can I buy a 2.8 4x4 double cab for 450-550k??? More like 700k+
Yes and yes but you forget the Hilux back seats are uncomfortable.
@@abrahamlouw2795 a 2019 model and that was its price new in 2018/19. The 2021 model just has 20kw more which you won’t notice but you could get a remap which would bring the 2019 one up to 165kw
@@spookyreaper1702 The uprated 2.8 is far superior. It's got new parts in the turbo, changes to the common rail system and I think the cooling system was bettered as well. If you can't notice 50 Nm and with the better pickup and everything, mate something is off. It also gets much better figures after some mods. Either way a 2016 Prado 4.0 V6 for ~R800k will wipe the floor with the hilux. Everything but utility & a couple km/l is far superior.
Reviews, on road driving, Off-Road driving, drag races. Sounds like the recipe from another famous British show, have you guys ever thought of putting together some epic adventures I would totally watch something like that.
Hehe Top Gear
Top gear vibes kicking in hard !
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Say what u want, but carwow's off road videos are the best!
Not really. Check out TFL-OFFROAD, they are a lot better and detailed
We'd have to agree! But maybe we're a little biased... 😉
I have a hilux too, on the traction and wheel articulation section, it's not just the rear diff that does the work. Hilux has the system to individually brake the wheels that doesn't have grip so it can transfer power to the wheels with traction, it works even without engaging the rear diff lock.
You mean hilux is best than Ford Ranger
Its called esp, the Prado has it also...
A draw between the Toyotas: Scotty Kilmer would be proud.
😁😀😅😂🤣
Tyres and tyre pressure, the most important thing when it comes to traction. I'd like to see how they both perform with a set of aggressive all terrain or muddies fitted.
Tires won't make up for that Hilux's locking diff. Road tires and lockers are better than AT and open diffs
Before going into desert we decrease the air in the tires so that we won’t get stuck in sand
Here in Jamaica we only have the 4-door version of the prado, interesting to see the two door version
I love the offroad challenges makes a very good video everytime 👍
I'm always impressed at how well he's talking while driving. So professional.
Land cruiser Prado is a nice car to build a proper off roader on
Prado is already a proper 4wd.
The way matt drove that hilux through the hairpin takes some guts. That hilux suspension is hard af
Would love to see a leaderboard. Amazingly fun videos and also informative somehow though!
Love those steelies on that land cruiser ! Carwow makes the best OFF-ROAD videos !
Both of these Toyotas are old school compared with newer Land Rovers, Jeeps and Mercedes 🙂👍. Another off road comparison between the new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok when you get the keys to both :)
It will be over a year until the new Amarok/Ranger will be available in Europe. Read that sales will start early 2023.
Yep they surely are old school , but toyota focuses on quality not quantity ...... i am for sure these cars kept in good condition could last for more than 300k miles .... my friend’s father has a prado 2007 model , 4.0 v6 , it has about 600k km on it still running perfectly ........
@@shebiii5211 you mean reliability not quality?
@@NoName-oq8qu it’s just a phrase i used ...... and yep i was referring to reliability which is clearly quality ..... a thing could never be reliable if it wasn’t made with quality ....
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These off-road videos are personally my favourite 👍🏼
These off-road challenges are your best videos!
I didn’t know Land Cruiser came in a 2 door version specially of this model. It’s so cool.
This is actually quite a good match-up
You knows it!
@@carwow knows?
It's not 😂 the prado was way too under speced
@@TheoDaJunk FRRR
Yeah he knows the one
I love how the prado is lowest class but the hilux is top spec
But which would you pick?!
To be honest I would love a prado
Also mat all your videos are so good, keep it up :)
@@carwow i choose hilux
It's very similar, the basic hilux have rear locker, and all the lc prados have central locker
Hi Mat, just a suggestion to do best 2 out of 3 in the dragrace uphill and switch lanes. Best regards from Portugal.
Love Toyotas, (I have a Hilux) but a LC Prado is a very remarkable car, maybe you should test the full size LC Prado or any big LC (with AT or MT tires, not the basic ones).
Love these races! Much more exciting than going down a straight line
I have a 2021 Toyota Prado with a 4.0 V6 and it's absolutely amazing both on road and off-road !
Bad fuel economy tho
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Built for this...tough,rugged and they will last forever...TOYOTA 💪
except its not. that 2.8 has many issues and in Aus at least major companies are moving away from Hilux. Many better Utes on the market than a Hilux.
Our 2019 Toyota Hilux Is Almost A 100k Miles It's Still running Fine, TOYOTA 💪
I remember me with my friends in the army driving around in a defender across tank practice grounds to set up targets for us to shoot for the next day and we were jumping around the seats atleast 3x more than matt. You wanna test your off road suspension, go to a place where there's been tracked vehicles and artillery/mortar fire from atleast the last 50 years... also reserve a doctors appointment before going there. Your spine will thank you
Damn, Toyota make some incredible SUV's
Some of the best!
Wait till you see the 300 series
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1:01 were you channeling your inner Peter Sutcliffe? That was eerie! Great review by the way
Hey Matt I love Your Videos Specially In Off-road,But Can You Compare The Old And New Hilux?? Pld
awesome ,both are legendary offroaders
100%!
Hey Mat, moose testing would be a good present for 2022 :) :)
Great idea First moose test for the suvs....
Loved this 💯
Loved the video thanks, wanted to ask if both vehicles had the same weight? Similar wheelbase? Both should have had either manual or automatic. Thanks
Land Cruiser really looks great in 2 door, especially those rear arches.
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Agreed
a land cruiser GR would be amazing
Didn't know this version of the Prado existed. Personally I prefer the Prado myself. Comfy, very offroad capable and in the VX onwards for not too expensive you get a rear locker and a fridge 😉
In Colombia it's called land cruiser prado sumo. Love the video, keep it up with Toyotas
Oh wow that's what a Lexus GX looks like over seas! I wish we got the Land Cruiser Prado here along side the GX 460
Carwow's so likeable that they get 200 likes no dislikes and 21 views
Looks like Mat switched cars and was in the one he thought was going to win 😁
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@@wetoocandoit When you report it as spam it only disappears for you but everyone else can still see it until the uploader or KZhead deletes it.
He always switches cars in these off road challenges.
I love that you are back to saying sat
The manual in that prado is too cool
"It's sorted!" "It's gripped!" "LET'S OFF-ROAD!" I've no interest in extreme torture tests that set out simply to break vehicles (any moron car wreck a car), but I do think that in a mild but realistic direct comparison like this, every challenge should be a 'best out of three' before any conclusions are drawn. 🤔 [Initial quote is from a couple of magnificently incompetent survivalist losers in 'The Fast Show', a UK TV comedy-sketch series with Paul Whitehouse.]
Just get an old Hilux, they have the added benefit of being indestructible.
As bad as it sounds, I've never required my cars to be indestructible.
@@jochem1986 never hurts though, ey?
new ones also are though
These offroad vids are the best vids on the channel
The Hilux has an excellent pull. I think what happened is, that he put it in drive only and not in manual sequential mode. when you put it in drive the gear is automatically in 4th. I think that is why the Hilux got dusted during the first race at 2:55. At least in a Hilux that I've driven recently.
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I'd go for the Hilux any day. It's just a beast off road 😎
Love the swb! Looks like fun!
The two door Prado looks better in the previous generation, IMO. And while I like the steel wheels for off road use, I'd get the alloy wheels if I'm using this longterm. It just looks better and won't rust as easily.
Next one should be The Land Rover Defender vs The Discovery
No one cares. They'll both be scrap metal within 6 years!
Do not steer with center diff on guys, unless it's a very loose surface.
why?
@@boxespastimes6612 because you'll break the diff. When you steer, front and back wheels move at different speeds. With the diffs locked, you're tying them at the same speed.
It's crazy how much I like your videos as a U.S viewer
Matttttt!!!! I want to see a comparison between Xdrive, allroad & quattro platforms. Get a 5 Series, a Passat & an A4 up them hills mate!!!
Next video: *Matt and Yanni 100m sprint*
Finally the wait is over for Toyota lovers ♥️♥️
Very good video guys thanks
Please do more of this
Toyota ❤
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hey Carwow , can you conduct a Drag race btw the Mclaren 765lt vs Porsche 911 turbo s , because the video where you conducted a drag race btw 765lt vs gt2rs and f8 tributo , the Mclaren managed to do 10.1 sec despite a okay launch .so if it did better launch it can manage to beat the porsche , it will be intresting to see!
Can you race Toyota hilux 2.8 vs Ford Ranger 2.0 bi- turbo. Also new isuzu dmax
both use the same engine and capabilities The only benefit prado gets is because it is a SUV based.
I can't even explain how much I love the Hilux
You're as whipped as me with the Samsung gear Matt lol. Fold and watch all in. I thought my watch was ringing when you're went of lol! Also, Hilux all the way for me
Great video. ☺
This off-road test was completely unfair. You should have picked a higher level version of Land Cruiser .
Yup my land cruiser Prada is a 4L ,V6
@carwow, you should normalize the tyres you use in comparison, especially in off-road challenges, where summer tyres have no chance against m+s or off-road tyres
Hello carwow Nice video but can you redo this with the long wheelbase version of the land cruiser?
I would love to see a 2018+ Crosstrek on this circuit!!✌️
I like the the Hilux more than the Land Cruiser
Should have done a tug of war for the tiebreaker
Impressive video. You gotta love the Hilux tho!!
I love that 2 door Prado
Hey Mat can you drag race a Bugatti Chiron SS against Rimac Nevera fastest petrol car vs fastest electric car please
Chiron is not the fastest petrol car,it is jesko absolut or even ssc tuatara
@@-_--le3zk Are you sure about that
@@okithdesilva129 well jesko isn't tested yet but is said to go upto 330,where as tutara broke the record of agera rs of two way top speed,chiron only did one way so it never became the faster car
@@-_--le3zk You need to learn more and more about cars
@@-_--le3zk Will see in the future about the Jesko but I know that SSC Tuatara is one of the fastest car but currently the fastest production car is the Bugatti Chiron SS
You guys should've got the landcrusier sahara which comes with a twin turbo v8 vs the twin turbo v8 Toyota ute. Great video btw
Next time... 😉
That’s the old model. It’s a v6 Td now. The v8 can only only be found in the 70 series, although only single turbo.
@@jackhides8317 nah mate now the 2022 model are v6 from 2021 and below are all v8 twin turbo the sahara 200 series
@@punisher4312 you can’t buy a new 200 series, they don’t make them anymore.
@@jackhides8317 true but a 2021 is quite new isn't it
Saw the title, thought it was the 300 series and got sooo hyped lmao. Good content tho.
More off road please 🙏😍😍
Matt is comparing a 3dr, manual, swb LC150 with a hilux invx which is 5.4m long and weighs a lot more! Apples and pears. However, both are still better than any land rover!
Mat can you please review the G63 6×6?😂
Hi mat on ur next drag race plz do a reverse drag race. Just to see which car is the quickest doing reverse
“Greeyyy hoouund!” Matt howls.🤣😂
This is not a real Land Cruiser for me. An actual land cruiser is the full size one 80 series💪
Lol the 80 series or j80 is part of the comfort series of land cruizer lol it was the last one with a good ballance of offroad/comfort tho
N if you want proper offroad landcruizer you want a proper offroader landcruizer its gotta be pre 75 series lol
Yep the v8 twin turbo
We tried our best... 😢
@@carwow i know that😭 I love your vids you are like the best car channel ever
Hilux definitely does not have a 310 mm of ground clearance
I found this odd too. But on Toyota UK's website they do mention 310mm of minimum "running" ground clearance. I think it's a typo and that they meant the maximum ground clearance (measured usually from the highest point like transfer case). In that case the 310mm is believable.
@@electrikoptik 310 mm is measured from the sill. Ground clearance should be measured from the lowest point of undercarriage though, which is rear differential head, and is 220 mm.
we need a drag race between these two
Does both car have the same tires? I have a Hilux and it was fitted with Bridgestone Dueler 684 II and they are awful for AT condition. They are really undermining the real all road abilities bof both cars.
The manual hilux has 80nm less than the auto just like the land cruiser
Really think this is kinda unfair to the land cruiser, you should have done it with the fully loaded land cruiser to be a better comparison 👍
A V8 4x4 ute version as well, if you can get them in the UK
You should have brought the 4 door prado, same wheel base or, close, Short wheel base is better off-roader. But still very good comparison
You should have a bonus round... a drag race :D
Toyota win
The basic Land Cruiser looks 😍
We call it a Prado in Australia and we have the other versions of the land cruiser aswell
Im from Australia and I can confirm, its pretty sick actually they are really good cars
We only get the Prado in Lexus GX form in North America. Right now we appear to be able to get the LC200 as a Lexus LX, but it has been dscontinued under the Toyota line since the LC300 is coming. The Lexus version outsells the Toyota 3 to 1 when both are available. The wife has the LC150 (Lexus GX).
Best up hill drag race ever 🤩