Recent content by TRD JON

With the Land Cruiser back in the mix, I know some people cross-shopped the Sequoia and the upcoming 6th Gen 4Runner. What ultimately made you choose the 250 Series over those? Was it the retro design, size, hybrid system, or off-road gear? Or were you on the fence? If you already owned a...

For those of you who’ve had the Land Cruiser for a couple months now — has anyone used it for a full multi-day trip? Curious how it does for camping or overland travel: Are you sleeping in it or using a RTT? How’s the power system for fridges or lighting? Any complaints about interior space or...

The flat cargo area and rear side walls in the 250 Series feel perfect for MOLLE panel systems, but I haven’t seen many brands release full kits yet. Has anyone added universal MOLLE panels to the rear side windows or cargo walls? Looking to mount gear like med kits, tools, or air compressors...

I’ve seen Toyota rate the 2024 Land Cruiser for 6,000 lbs towing capacity, but I want to know how it actually performs in real-world use. Anyone tow a travel trailer, boat, or utility trailer yet? How does the hybrid system handle power delivery under load? Do the brakes feel strong enough on...

Let’s talk about the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM) on the new Land Cruiser. It’s one of the standout off-road features Toyota added to the 250 Series, but I’m curious how much of a difference it really makes in the real world. I’ve used it a few times on uneven terrain and noticed...

Now that some aftermarket brands are catching up, I’m curious who has installed a lift kit on their 250 Series Land Cruiser. I’ve seen reports of Dobinsons, Ironman 4x4, and Old Man Emu working on full kits, and a couple people testing spacer lifts just to clear bigger tires. Personally that’s...

Let’s talk trail readiness — how capable is the 250 Series Land Cruiser in factory form? It comes with full-time 4WD, a locking center diff, optional rear locker, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select. On paper, it sounds ready to tackle moderate trails right off the lot. But how’s it really...

With the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain in the new Land Cruiser, I’m curious what everyone’s thinking in terms of long-term maintenance. Toyota says the battery is covered under warranty for 10 years/150k miles, which is solid — but what happens after that? How easy is it to service the battery...

What was everyone’s dealer experience like when buying your 250 Land Cruiser? I picked mine up from a mid-sized dealer Danville Toyota — they were knowledgeable, but I still had to push back on a few add-ons I didn’t want (ceramic coating, nitrogen tires, etc.). Ended up getting it at MSRP, but...

Let’s talk numbers — what did you actually pay for your new Land Cruiser? With markups floating around in some areas and discounts starting to show in others, I’m curious how pricing is shaking out across trims. MSRP on a First Edition is high $70s, but I’ve heard some people paid $5–10k over...

Curious how everyone treated their Land Cruiser during the break-in period. Toyota recommends varying throttle and speed for the first 1,000 miles and avoiding full-throttle starts or heavy towing. I followed it mostly, but I’ll admit I got a little throttle-happy in Sport mode around 700 miles...

Now that we’ve had some time with the new Land Cruiser, how’s everyone managing rear cargo? The flat-fold ish second row due to the hybrid step up is awesome, but the overall cargo area isn’t massive. I’m looking for a clean setup that still lets me daily the truck but quickly convert for...

What do you all think that Toyota will come up with for the 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser? They haven't really done anything different for 2025 minus dropping the First Edition. SO I'm curious what they have up their sleeve for 2026 models. HERE'S WHAT I WANT: AUX Switches Powered seats on 1958...

In this video, I compare the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 to the Land Cruiser Premium (also known as just “Land Cruiser”) to help you decide which trim is right for you. I had the LC1958 for about a week and came up with some thoughts on if it was wroth the $$$ savings over the Land Cruiser...

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