2024 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER - POV FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser marks a significant return, adopting a more compact and rugged design reminiscent of its heritage, while sharing its platform with the Tacoma and Lexus GX. The reviewer highlights three trims: the base '1958' model, the mid-grade 'Land Cruiser', and a limited 'First Edition'. The '1958' trim, starting around $50,000, features a distinct front fascia with circular headlights and a retro-inspired cloth interior, praised for its authenticity. While not a driving review, the walkaround emphasizes the vehicle's off-road capabilities with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, 31-degree approach, and 22-degree departure angles, supported by a newly developed double-wishbone front suspension. The powertrain is a 2.4L iForce MAX hybrid producing 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque, paired with full-time 4WD and an 8-speed automatic. The reviewer notes the Land Cruiser's towing capacity is 6,000 lbs, less than the GX's 8,000 lbs, but at a significantly lower price point. Interior highlights include physical climate controls, an 8-inch infotainment screen on the base model, and a leather steering wheel. The higher trims offer more premium features like perforated leather seats, paddle shifters, a larger digital cluster, and a JBL sound system. The design, particularly the rear resembling the 80-series and the '1958' front fascia echoing early FJs, is largely praised for its blend of modern and classic elements.