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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

First Drive: The Ford Bronco Was Worth the Wait

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

First Drive: 2020 Land Rover Defender Pilots Adventure

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

First Drive: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Offers Silent Off-Roading for a Price

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2021-jeep-wrangler-4xe-plug-in-review-a3421634098/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

The redesigned 2025 Subaru Forester continues decades of Forester fan favorites, including its functionality, excellent visibility, roomy cabin, and standard all-wheel drive. Here, we highlight the updates to the sixth-generation Forester, including its refreshed styling, refined ride, and cabin experience. We also answer audience questions about the affect of gas-saving start/stop systems in vehicles and if a used Ford F-150 Lightning is a practical choice for an EV.

More info on the 2025 Subaru Forester here: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-subaru-forester-review-a4022375572/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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SHOW NOTES

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00:00 - Introduction

00:15 - Overview: 2025 Subaru Forester

02:05 - Forester’s Popularity

04:35 - The Conservative Redesign

06:30 - Controls

09:27 - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

10:40 - Subaru EyeSight System

12:27 - Driving the Forester

16:26 - Driver Monitoring System

17:29 - Would we buy the Forester

20:49 - Question #1: Do the Stop/Start systems have any negative impact on the vehicle’s engine?

25:58 - Question #2: Is a used Ford F-150 Lightning a practical choice for an EV?

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First Drive: 2025 Subaru Forester Ratchets Up the Refinement

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2025-subaru-forester-review-a4022375572/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

2025 Subaru Forester

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/subaru/forester/2025/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Best Deals on Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/best-deals-on-fuel-efficient-cars-a4329802409/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

Which Brands Make the Best Used Cars

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/used-car-brand-reliability-a2811658468/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT