The Car Care Nut reviews the 2024 Landcruiser
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Great review! Viewing it now...
Very informative video. You have to be excited about his enthusiasm for the build quality and durability elements after putting it up on a lift.
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Best review I've seen of the engine / engineering. I picked up a few pearls I did not know about. Great views under the LC!
I think his concern about the placement of the battery is dead on. I can live with it, but I think they can and should do better.
I believe the concern about the 132 lb / 60 kg weight limit for the storage area cover board is overblown. That area is only about 7 inches and adjacent to the rear hatch. I can't conceive of how you could put enough load on it to break it (or the mirror storage area that is behind the second row of seats). He seems to think the warning applies to the whole trunk area. You should have zero issues weight loading with tents, refrigerator, etc. Other than the space lost to the battery...
I think his concern about the placement of the battery is dead on. I can live with it, but I think they can and should do better.
I believe the concern about the 132 lb / 60 kg weight limit for the storage area cover board is overblown. That area is only about 7 inches and adjacent to the rear hatch. I can't conceive of how you could put enough load on it to break it (or the mirror storage area that is behind the second row of seats). He seems to think the warning applies to the whole trunk area. You should have zero issues weight loading with tents, refrigerator, etc. Other than the space lost to the battery...
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I posted that question on another thread and think you're right, it must be the storage tray lid only, which isn't a big deal. 60kg limit in the cargo area just doesn't make sense.
I think the only concern would be ‘I might crack this damn plastic lid trying to load/unload this heavy ass thing’ once in a while.
What a fantastic review. Just ordered one yesterday (although not the base model) and am super excited to see the quality build.
Awesome review, I can’t wait to get mine.
I have to agree. There’s very few YouTube videos I can even get through one of. His I can watch everything put out. His knowledge & enthusiasm for Toyotas surely has contributed to my seriously considering one (LC, 4R, or GX) for my next one.
I do hope aftermarket jumps on that hitch cover quickly. Only part of the truck that I don’t love.
Interesting how much of the back end of the LC 250 is common with the 5th Gen 4Runner (which I take as a very good thing for longevity).
Those are the upgraded skid plates that come standard on the FE.
Those are the upgraded skid plates, standard on the FE. My 1958 came with a thinner, black metal front skid plate and plastic rear guard.
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As the others have mentioned this is an upgrade. I also commented about that on the video that the price he quoted was incorrect because he didn't include the upgraded components like the skid plates.
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Now an upgrade on the "Land Cruiser" trim. I could be mistaken, but it seems this was an included item at one time.
