A very on-point vid, as most of TA's are.

After seeing several other authoritative & informative video reviews of the new LC, I'd say Toyota made some poor choices.

 

Wow, interesting. I would have expected the new hybrid lineup to be pretty much identical frame down. But while LC has same diffs and weak (angle) CVs as the FJ, the new GX/4R/Taco have upgrades? Worse than stock FJ approach/breakover/departure despite bigger tires? Worse than stock FJ on-road manners despite the fancy new swaybar? All while being pricier than the GX/4R/Taco.

Good to know I should continue to avoid being in the market for a new 4x4 for the forseeable future. Last year I still thought $45k was rich for the 2-door Bronco Sasquatch my wife's dad picked up, yet its stock capabilities are on par with my $10-15k in mods. Good on Ford. I really wish it were a Toyota, or at least what I still imagine the brand implies, which seems to be fading with a quickness.

 

It's all about ramp angle and clearance when rock crawling. The new Landcruiser fails. I still think the FJ looks better.

 

They look like toys here

 

Created by using 'tilt/shift' photographic technique, either by using a lens with actual tilt & shift mechanisms, or via Photoshop.

Since this appears to be a drone shot, and true tilt/shift lenses are heavy & $$$, most likely done in Photoshop.

 

fantastic job on this video. Very informative and detailed breakdown and FUNNY!

 

Very interesting insight on what upgrades some of the other "Offroad" Tacoma models received (better CV axles etc...) and sounds like I won't be purchasing a new LC any time soon. Hopefully the 6th gen 4runner has some more offroad goodies.

Toyota had a chance with this new LC but looks like a miss for anything but city driving with amenities to match. (unless you wanna lift and 35's to try and compete offroad with the older models)

 

I test drove a 2026 LC and decided that I like my FJ a lot better. The drive was just around town and the slow driving was difficult because it wanted to lurch and then when it shut off at a light, I just lost it and decided to abort the drive. It sits a little higher than stock FJ and the controls were just....weird. Sorry, not a fan and the slightly better MPG is not compelling enough to dowgrade my driving experience. I am a little disappointed but not crushed. Wanted a better ride for cross country trips. Guess it will be a second car, maybe a Tesla, for long travels.