2024 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER REVIEW

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The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser marks a significant return to the model's rugged roots, emphasizing off-road capability and a classic boxy design. The reviewer highlights the new hybrid powertrain, based on a 2.4L turbocharged engine, which offers a smoother experience than previous Toyota hybrids due to software refinements, though its 23 MPG combined fuel economy is noted as a disappointment, falling short of earlier expectations. Key strengths include standard full-time 4WD with locking center and rear differentials, a comfortable and spacious interior (though only two-row), and impressive off-road hardware like crawl control, which has seen noticeable improvements in smoothness. Downsides mentioned are reduced forward visibility due to the hood design, the lack of a front locking differential, and the hybrid system's impact on cargo space compared to non-hybrid variants. The reviewer also points out the pricing, with the base model starting at $57,345 and the First Edition reaching $76,500, positioning it as a more rugged alternative to the Lexus GX but with a higher price point than some anticipated.