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What happens when Toyota resurrects an icon—but strips away the old luxury, amps up the rugged capability, and drops in a turbo-hybrid powertrain built for altitude? Is the new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser still worthy of its legendary badge… or is it an entirely new beast? John Rush and Richard Rush take you inside the wheel of Toyota’s redesigned off-roader: a 5-passenger, i-Force Max hybrid SUV built for adventure but tuned for everyday comfort. But here’s the question—can it compete with Broncos, Wranglers, and even the Land Rover Defender… while still keeping that unmistakable Toyota reliability? How does it really drive at Colorado altitude? Does the hybrid deliver more power and better fuel economy? Is the new design closer to the GX… or the beloved FJ? And at a price in the low-to-mid $60s, is this Toyota the smartest buy in the adventure SUV world? If you’re shopping off-roaders, comparing hybrids, or wondering whether Toyota reinvented a legend—or replaced it—you won’t want to miss this review. Have