The 2025 Land Cruiser (LC 250 series available in the US) is available in two trims: the base "1958" and more premium 'Land Cruiser' trim. In my comments above, I referenced the Land Cruiser with the abbreviation 'LC'. In my opinion, the LC 'sits' between the Trailhunter and GX 550. Rides better...
The OEM skip plates on the Trailhunter are great! Made of steel not composite like on the GX 550. I installed steel, aftermarket skip plates on my 4th gen after wrapping the OEM skip plates around the drive shaft. Aftermarket steel plates are generally very good. Just my two-cents.
I'm currently averaging 18 mpg+ with very little highway miles and lots of hills and twisty turny roads. I'm assuming you are not running in Sports Mode all the time. Does your truck run on battery power when at some traffic lights and flat or downhill driving?
Folks,
Us 4Runner owners all have different wants, needs and expectations of our vehicles. This report/assessment is based on my wants, needs and expectations and likely will differ from yours.
Past 4Runner Ownership:
1995 2nd gen
2005 4th gen (V8)
2016 5th gen
2025 6th gen (Trailhunter)...