New Toyota Land Cruiser Review: Is this the ultimate go-anywhere 4×4?
The legend is back! The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 is finally here, but in 2026, it comes with a massive price tag and a waitlist that stretches into next year. We’re putting this 48V Mild-Hybrid beast to the test—both on the road in the Highlands and deep into the mud off-road—to see if it can finally dethrone the Land Rover Defender.
We’re diving into the “button-heavy” interior (no touchscreen-only controls here!), testing the new 2.8L diesel hybrid engine, and finding out if that body-on-frame chassis is too “truck-like” for daily driving. From crossing rivers to the truth about its £80,740 price tag, this is the definitive deep dive. Is the Land Cruiser still the most reliable car on earth? Let’s find out!
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Chapters:
00:00 The New Toyota Land Cruiser: Worth the hype?
00:39 Design: Retro-cool or just blocky?
01:43 Interior: Why physical buttons are a win!
04:50 Back Seats: Space for the whole expedition
08:14 Boot Space: Practicality vs The Battery
09:32 5 Annoying things you need to know
11:41 5 Cool features (including the SDM Stabiliser Disconnect)
13:30 Engine: The new 2026 Mild-Hybrid Diesel
15:02 Town Driving: Can you daily a legend?
18:53 Highlands Driving: On-road refinement test
21:20 0-60mph: Surprisingly punchy?
22:11 Off-Roading: Dirt tracks & rock crawling
32:28 River Crossing: Can it survive the deep stuff?
34:15 Forest Driving: Maneuverability test
36:29 Final Off-road Verdict
38:46 Verdict: Buy it, lease it, or wait 2 years?
