Exclusive CR discount for Talking Cars viewers at https://www.cr.org/jointalkingcars   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.  Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 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?     ----------------------------------   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