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By redesigning the 2024 Land Cruiser, Toyota reinforces its commitment to off-road excellence. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the new Land Cruiser, highlighting its hybrid powertrain, nostalgic design elements, and off-road capabilities. We also explore how Consumer Reports' new CR Recommended initiative enhances value for car buyers. Additionally, we look at whether front-wheel-drive EVs offer any real benefit.

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:16 - Overview: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

03:09 - Land Cruiser's History

04:38 - New and Different

06:56 - Driving

09:45 - Things We Dislike

14:18 - The Ride

15:08 - Interior

15:48 - Controls

16:27 - Visibility

17:03 - Do We Like It?

18:59 - Would We Buy It?

23:33 - Question #1: What is CR Recommended?

28:19 - Question #2: Are there any significant benefits to using a front-wheel-drive configuration for EVs?

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First Drive: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Is a Charming Throwback With a Touch of Modernity

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-toyota-land-cruiser-review-a1224835552/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/land-cruiser/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2021-ford-bronco-review-a5117557548/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2020-land-rover-defender-review-a8392726114/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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