2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series on/off-road (inc. 0-100) review: Why the 4 cyl is better than V8!

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I never thought I'd say this - but the four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series is better than the V8. Paul Maric tests out the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL with the new four-cylinder diesel engine to see if it stacks up to what the V8 was known for.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:09
Interior: 05:19
Infotainment: 06:43
Safety tech: 08:12
Practicality: 08:38
On the road: 11:02
Performance: 20:15
Off the road: 23:19
Verdict: 31:10
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@Timmokenn 6 ай бұрын

Paul and team , you guys really need to change it or pin a comment that it is NOT A SNORKEL , it’s high intake. It is not water sealed, it’s two piece with foam sealers!

@scottburbridge1451 6 ай бұрын

If you told me this was an Aliexpress knockoff of a Toyota, I'd believe you - the headlights, the shifter, the infotainment, the air con, the power steering issue, the rattling passenger seat... Toyota is trading massively on the badge with this one

@ArchimedeanEye 6 ай бұрын

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand you've never driven one or even seen one

@tlevans62 6 ай бұрын

@@ArchimedeanEyeI have. I had one as a work truck and it's an agricultural and uncomfortable, overpriced throw back to the days we accepted this level of terrible because we didn't know any better. Toyota spends nothing on R&D on these things so the price is ludicrous.

@citizen1l 5 ай бұрын

@@tlevans62That's the point of the car

@miggity_mac 5 ай бұрын

You know you dont have to buy one right?

@tlevans62 5 ай бұрын

@@citizen1l I get that, but for $90K?! They're taking the piss..

@OutbackOffroadNT 6 ай бұрын

Picked up the 2024 v8 a few weeks back, previously owned a 2008 and hilux's, absolutely love my new rig and the updates.

@ttaps7788 3 ай бұрын

Yeah mate got my v8 yesterday. What a rig . Bare bones truck awesome. Haters can hate . Keep saving perhaps

@TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ай бұрын

The price is insane to me

@OutbackOffroadNT 2 ай бұрын

@TheAnnoyingBoss yeah, fair enough to mate. They aren't cheap! But re sale is huge, and I'll have this vehicle for ever if I can. It'll do a lot of hard work in that time, but it'll be up to the task.

@imopn 6 ай бұрын

Love the styling, love the auto, cant believe they haven't fixed the bloody narrow rear track

@adampoll4977 6 ай бұрын

Because suckers still buy the damn things and spend a fortune making them as comfortable and drive as well as a cheap 90s sedan.

@cloudysky9991 6 ай бұрын

I’ve owned one for seven years, got it before covid tax hit- agree the new & used prices are stupid. I use it for work and tow a 3ton van. I haven’t got the rear track fixed, and honestly can’t see the big who-hah about it??? Ok it’s a little bit skittish in proper sand, but so what? How often do most people drive in sand? I couldn’t care less about ‘fixing’ it that’s for sure. I have found that most people that love to point out the ‘rear track issue’ have never even driven a 70 series’. It’s not ideal sure, but is it really a huge issue? If you are trying to make it an SUV maybe it is.

@jasonfields2793 6 ай бұрын

@cloudysky9991 the problem is a huge company like Toyota could fix the issue for very little and choose not to just to squeeze every last cent out of an already overpriced car

@cloudysky9991 6 ай бұрын

@@jasonfields2793 yes but what exactly is the issue owners are having?

@jasonfields2793 6 ай бұрын

@cloudysky9991 that depends on the individuals usage.

@Mrskyline25t 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see a towing comparison between the 4 cyc & 8 cyc.

@willcarvolth6171 6 ай бұрын

There’s a few out there now. 4cyl is better

@shannonhall4385 6 ай бұрын

Especially a tuned V8 compared to its highly boosted 4 cylinder sibling

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

Got a comprehensive one coming in Jan. We are whipping out the trailer dyno and dialling the resistance up to 10!

@frankensteinsgarage9632 6 ай бұрын

The 4cyl will be better than the 8. Now I know people are going to say, "what about a tuned V8?". But keep in mind you loose your warranty when you re map or "chip" your ecu.

@shannonhall4385 6 ай бұрын

@frankensteinsgarage9632 warranty isn't forever. By the time warranty is over, the vehicle can be gifted with bigger injectors and therefore more boost safely. That v8 has received very little rework by Toyota in 20 years, which is pathetic honestly. Fortunately there's reputable aftermarket guys that can make this motor shine.

@bagofpretzels9021 6 ай бұрын

When you did the fast lap going around those corners my heart dropped i absolutely could see it tipping

@jordanainsworth5589 6 ай бұрын

American here, $55,000 USD for a truck that is basically the same as a truck from 40 years ago. You can get a heavy duty F-250 over here that can tow 10,000 lbs+ has a payload of 3,800 lbs+ and has way more features for less money than this thing. It’s highway robbery but people keep buying them so I guess we can’t even fault Toyota. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” Very strange

@mohammeds5458 6 ай бұрын

Bla bla bla no body cars about American shit made. I'm from the middle east and ford sales the F-series since Long time and at the end is very weak sold numbers of sold F-series against land cruiser 70 Why? 1: reliability 2: simplicity 3: cheaper 4: powerful in desert for off-roading 5: it can load more

@NAStheNomad 6 ай бұрын

The ford f series will be really good for 2 or 3 years and will then fall apart.

@craigdavid6668 6 ай бұрын

You’re proof that Americans generally only know what’s going on in America😂

@chandamusonda6883 Ай бұрын

I'd get an F250 single cab. I've seen the specs and everything, and some video reviews. I totally agree with you on your comment.

@elliotkane4443 24 күн бұрын

@@NAStheNomad I agree overall, but the old 7.3l Powerstroke Fords were more reliable than a cruiser - 1,250,000km is way more than any cruiser I've ever seen.

@terrybooker45 6 ай бұрын

Great videos Paul. Have a Merry Christmas

@jimmyp1433 6 ай бұрын

If we had broadband internet , youtube , 4K camera's, and whatnot in 1984 .. this is what we'd be watching.

@kaloyancholakov3725 6 ай бұрын

Yet the prices are at 2024

@TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ай бұрын

Odd you look back yo 1984 when it comes to the orwellian screens and tvs everywhere. Very orwellian of you

@kdegraa 6 ай бұрын

The speedo is the same style as my parents Landcruiser they bought close to 50 years ago!

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

That’s the idea

@AMLagonda 6 ай бұрын

Its supposed to be.....

@tonyt50 5 ай бұрын

That's the whole point you sausage

@saddambiwa5705 4 ай бұрын

its the exact same car

@kdegraa 4 ай бұрын

@@saddambiwa5705 Its not the same car. The landcruiser my parents had was powered by a six cylinder petrol engine. It was also a short wheel base with a cabin. You could sit in the back, but not facing the front. I think the current style of Landcruiser dates from around 1985.

@DoyaknowwhatImean 6 ай бұрын

Great review as always Paul, the Land Cruisers have always appealed to me but I have never owned one because they are ridiculously overpriced, if they were around $50k on road I’d consider it but I’m not going to pay an extra $40k for a badge, also all that extra cooling for the engine and transmission makes me think they are working a lot harder to achieve the performance.

@Renegade040 6 ай бұрын

Agree, just crazy how Toyota can charge for the dinosaur, $40k would be about right, but then you still need to spend at least another $40k on these these things to make them a reasonable off road tourer. I just don't get them.

@WDKNGBigDips 6 ай бұрын

@@Renegade040I totally agree with the sentiment altogether but its not so crazy that Toyota is charging $100K for them when that is what the market is willing to pay for them (evidenced by the crazy long wait list). They are a business out to make profit at the end of the day and I think if they were $50K cheaper it would be private individuals picking up what profit would be left on the table by Toyota, by flipping it themselves.

@Renegade040 6 ай бұрын

@@WDKNGBigDips I agree with what you are saying, of course a company needs to make a profit, but to charge such a high price with a vehicle with so many issues, to me , is wrong. But, as you say people are willing to pay these prices, more fool them, but what do I know, everyone to there own I guess.

@ranolfojr.boholst8780 6 ай бұрын

I love the instrument panel 😊 it's reminiscent of the J40.

@moorefishin 5 ай бұрын

Just got back from Costa Rica and I have learned I really like these vehicles. The only problem I have is I live in the U.S. If this vehicle was available here I'd never drive anything else. So many cool ways to outfit this machine. I LOVE IT!

@KellyParkinson23 5 ай бұрын

It has definitely grown on me, I really like the new styling!

@bobby6481 6 ай бұрын

Be careful with the term ‘snorkel’ with the 79 series. From factory they are a raised air intake and absolutely not designed for deep water crossings like a snorkel is intended to do

@philg2468 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it is a "raised air intake" to reduce dust which is why it has a dust spinner on the top. Toyota used to simply call it a dust snorkel. With a 700mm wading depth, it was never designed to be a water snorkel and you'd be mad to drive in water over the bonnet with all that electronics.

@johannesschaller5510 6 ай бұрын

Great first look at what will probably be a strong seller. Main improvement as I see it is the auto trans, which probably also largely explains the better performance. Can't imagine trying to get a decent 0-100 time in a manual 70 series. Steering "rack" is mentioned a few times here but it's most likely a steering box, to suit the live front axle. Toyota should be ashamed of those exterior mirrors, and embarrassed not to have narrowed the front axle or widened the rear. It can't possibly be a significant cost, as the engineering and design has all been done.

@jakewillits4678 5 ай бұрын

Crazy how the slaves in usa arent allowed to buy the diesel one of these. Too busy enjoying their slavery. A single cab diesel. Cant sell anything reliable and affordable to the usa slaves. Only allowed small displacement gasoline turbos or plastic v8s. Whatever robs them the most the fastest

@wndabarinze 6 ай бұрын

And i thought the Hilux was UNDERWHELMING… This takes the cake. Idk how Toyota can justify that starting price.

@WDKNGBigDips 6 ай бұрын

They justify it through the 2 year wait list on these things... clearly people are willing to pay!

@wndabarinze 6 ай бұрын

@@WDKNGBigDips I feel like people buy them for just for status…

@WDKNGBigDips 6 ай бұрын

@@wndabarinze You could be right... the fact is the market is still willing to pay that price so it makes sense that Toyota can justify charging the price. How individuals justify it (such as status) is another thing altogether

@madrx2 6 ай бұрын

It's not the status, it's because they hold their value and just don't stop@@wndabarinze

@TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ай бұрын

@@WDKNGBigDipshow is it good on the outside and crap imside at that price

@nesw0 3 ай бұрын

perfect , thank you paul

@iglcoatingsau 6 ай бұрын

Great video and review! Have a 2.8 Wagon on order, told 6-12 months expected delivery otherwise no issues. Cant wait to receive it

@jacobenglish6408 6 ай бұрын

Remember all the “car experts” saying the zd30 is better than the td42 in the patrols 😂 I see a repeat

@mohnnadmercedes8246 6 ай бұрын

The AC note is huge deal breaker if they actually reduced the AC power 😵😵😵

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

Obviously hilux air compressor

@CampbellSimpson 6 ай бұрын

Would be disappointing, yes - the 2.8L engine is genuinely good, but the Hilux compressor isn't enough for a dual-cab 70 Series interior volume.

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

@@CampbellSimpson imagine the troopy

@CampbellSimpson 6 ай бұрын

@@kromey111 like having a cool sneeze or a warm breath down your neck

@aw3215 6 ай бұрын

Despite the many positives that are coming out of this and so many other reviews, I'm sticking with the V8 manual - put my order in yesterday for a 76 series GXL - there's a 12 to 18 month wait, though with more buyers than anticipated opting for the 4 pot job, I suspect delivery might not take quite that long. All this said, definitely hanging on to the venerable 1VDJ78 Troopy. Have a great Christmas and thanks for your thorough reviews!

@thomasjackson4743 6 ай бұрын

Are they taking orders again for the V8 or do you know someone haha?

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

Did you drive 2.8 ?

@MR-hu1bx 6 ай бұрын

Yeah don’t get the V8 they are shit house

@aw3215 6 ай бұрын

I've gone through a fleet buyer that we have used for 15 years. Excellent service and saves a lot of hassle.@@thomasjackson4743

@aw3215 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I didn't. The days of manuals and V8s are clearly numbered so this is the last hurrah! This will be my 4th 1VDJ70 and I've never tweaked the engine as, in my mind, they're awesome as they are. @@kromey111

@79series 6 ай бұрын

Eagerly awaiting on the air-conditioning differences. Ive noticed the same. Didnt know if it was in my head.

@johngenoni1927 2 ай бұрын

Did you get any news

@daverae7586 5 ай бұрын

I like the matching shoe's Paul

@Rob_Batman 6 ай бұрын

I understand the sentimentality with these cars but you’d have to have your intelligence questioned if you buy this vehicle at that price.

@vaughanscott7308 6 ай бұрын

They are priced at 140k in w.a.

@Maige2900 6 ай бұрын

@@vaughanscott7308mental health assessment

@PeterGraham 6 ай бұрын

100% I wouldn't pay more that 55 for that considering how bare bones it is.

@kidfreejones 6 ай бұрын

For work. Not as a builder I mean most of its life off road or country lanes. If you buy this like you think RM Williams boots are for industry, yes, you're a total tool and that's who also thinks the V8 departure is sad.

@ishaqthkr 6 ай бұрын

Exactly, Hilux is better

@startwinin7 6 ай бұрын

Great video as always Paul. You need to drive this in an underground mine site. How about doing such a video?

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

Would love to do that!

@AbdiPianoChannel 5 ай бұрын

That is one gorgeous truck

@TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ай бұрын

Its shit

@MaXimus666789 5 ай бұрын

Any update on the AC from Toyota? Plus link to video for the sealed 4wd use is a bad idea is missing

@xXYellie12Xx 6 ай бұрын

It’s actually utterly embarrassing what the price of this is given the lack of, well anything other than an engine, a chassis and a steering wheel. I know it’s all about reliability and blah blah blah but seriously this should be about 25 grand for what you get. The fact it doesn’t even have a reverse camera or side airbags is insane let alone electric windows and mirrors. Ive always loved these things but it’s actually scary how people buy these no questions asked at this price.

@amer-du6qh 6 ай бұрын

Spot on. Toyota is supposed to be affordable and reliable without drawing too much attention to itself. It's why it was so popular in Australia. They are price gouging on these things because every bloke in the city wants one to just put black rims and black number plates then thrash them in the suburbs. The car industry has taken a nose dive. Toyota is taking advantage of it.

@JF-di1nr 6 ай бұрын

agreed. It's all about the perceived wealth people have and sometimes it's a status symbol. of what i'm not sure, FOMO maybe? mohvanwah perhaps you know nothing considering his must've offended you.

@xXYellie12Xx 6 ай бұрын

@@mohvanwah lol hahaha I literally own a 105 series landcruiser with 310k kms on it. I understand the value of Toyota and how reliable and capable these vehicles are. But when my 1999 105 series has WAY more features than a brand new landcruiser you know something is wrong. It would be fine if it wasn’t 80 thousand dollars! And that’s 80 thousand dollars not including the tray on the back!

@xXYellie12Xx 6 ай бұрын

@@JF-di1nr exactly. He said it best in the video “the 70 series is the new landrover defender”. The majority of buyers (other than mining companies) are now inner city millionaires who have these just because they are now a status symbol. My point is, the price is ridiculous given what other cars or bloody properties you can buy for the same money.

@colinboyd7779 6 ай бұрын

To me the price as high as it is, is not the embarrassing part. It's the number of knuckleheads we have in Australia that worship the things and are preparing to had over their money that is the embarrassing thing.

@hcmedmondson 6 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see a comparison between the 4cyl cruiser vs the mahindra pikup which is less that half the price

@tomh894 5 ай бұрын

Great review.. no idea why they never put the 6 speed behind the V8 like in the 200 Series, probably chassis and tunnel length or something but anyway. Does this 1GD have a water to air intercooler? Doesn't seem like it has fins of a traditional Air to Air visible, if thats the case thats a pretty impressive setup for a 4 cyl.

@user-iw5nw5eu5v 6 ай бұрын

We are the leaves of one branch, the drops of one sea, the flowers of one garden.

@DavesIneosGrenadier 6 ай бұрын

I guess we have to face facts.......nobody buys one of these unless they really want one.......and if they want one they want one. It's a base to be modified and there are some absolute fantastic modifications out there. Buy the base model and throw $60K at it and you will have a fantastic vehicle to meet your needs.

@haza7486 6 ай бұрын

Previous models bonnet and front end looked better I think

@manyuhahulisani2091 6 ай бұрын

Toyota is really hell-bent on making people purchase this LC79 at an expensive amount of money, to top it off you still have to spend alot again to correct the rear axle

@24frghhy3wsdg54edd 5 ай бұрын

проставки стоят недорого

@davidonley3095 5 ай бұрын

Spacers are elegal in Australia

@andreolivier9208 6 ай бұрын

What is this vehcle price as tested with all the optional extra stuff? Tray, snorcle, seat covers, window covers, bull bar, tow bar ext

@gregorykennedy6869 5 ай бұрын

Those 2 front torsion bars look like they're the lowest point on the front axle rather than the diff centre...so there are 3 low points to get hung up on... see 2:38...also at this same time if you look to the rear axle you can see the leaf spring mounts are also lower than the rear diff centre, so 3 rear points to get snagged also. If only all 4WD's/6WD's came with portal axles...love the Pinzgauers!...look them up.

@TheHayabusa09 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to seeing you test the new Ineos Grenadier in diesel form..

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

Me too!

@estebandiaz3213 5 ай бұрын

Excelente video, siempre buena calidad y confiabilidad de Toyota saludos desde Córdoba, Argentina

@mauricecuellar 6 ай бұрын

Can someone buy Paul some aeroguard? 😂

@-PORK-CHOP- 6 ай бұрын

Paul the "snorkel" is not actually a snorkel, it's a high air intake, it's made of multiple parts and each part is not sealed, so if you took the car under the water to the air box it will suck water in, just another thing for the new owner to spend money on fixing.

@wade2669 5 ай бұрын

No sh** sherlock Holmes hahah🤣😂🤣🤭🤭🤭

@TwoCrabsAdventures 6 ай бұрын

I beg you guys to do the new silverado zr2 on your tracks and normal testing

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

@Ace_Hardware65 5 ай бұрын

Just wondering if this is available in America because I didn't find any listings

@SydneyEV 6 ай бұрын

Toyota with the big styling updates with the Ebay headlights!

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

Much better than older headlights

@TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ай бұрын

@@kromey111 you mean the glass ones that lasted

@dallas184 6 ай бұрын

Can you review the 2.8l troop carrier

@kiraniumbra 4 ай бұрын

Have you guys done a head to head with this and the Mahindra S11 Dual cab with tray?

@Nellie-H 6 ай бұрын

Love Land Cruiser. The older ones. I have had a BJ-40. Unstoppable except the rust may do. If they wouldn't be so overpriced I'd buy one again.

@Thenotoriousdll 6 ай бұрын

Great car for for 40k. Wild that people spend 150+ kitting these out.

@broke123 6 ай бұрын

Agreed, hideously overpriced/over rated cars, imo of course.

@Krytzum 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't this be the price of a Corolla these days? Yes, it's crazy expensive, but some people here are making it sound like this is the worst of all vehicles, which is also silly. I live in Canada and a much less reliable Jeep starts at maybe 70k or 80k Aus, so why would this be 40k?

@antoniolonigro5540 6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t help but notice when you did floor it first the temp gauge just climbs up really quick

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

That’s oil pressure.

@helmutgottschalk7983 6 ай бұрын

Ive got the 1st service coming up on a 2023 70ies series. It’s scheduled at 15k but I won’t make it to a Toyota dealer til it’s got 16k on the clock. Will this devalue my warranty for the future? Thanks.

@milsy6936 6 ай бұрын

That would have had to of been one of the weekest looking centre consoles i have seen in a review. I thought that centre console lid was going to come of in Pauls hand😅

@sydneymathuka4228 6 ай бұрын

I want this one

@darrenmarrable2530 5 ай бұрын

Another excellent review. Thankyou but is it worth 80 grand, i personally don't think so with the outdated interior....

@SuperSaqer 6 ай бұрын

Which rides better the new LC79 or the GR-S Hilux?

@shalininaicker 6 ай бұрын

All the 70s in New Zealand get diff locks & reverse cameras as standard equipment.

@mohammeds5458 6 ай бұрын

Now I get confused. Is Paul from Australia or New Zealand ? And are there any differences between Australia and New Zealand specifications ?

@shalininaicker 6 ай бұрын

@@mohammeds5458 only minor difference in the specs.

@ClayTallStories Ай бұрын

Yep. Lucky for us ah.

@jamespavier1624 6 ай бұрын

They should fit the 200 series 200 KW V8 and auto box with a choice of a six speed manual too, that would be great.

@Renegade040 6 ай бұрын

Toyota will not do what the customers want.

@rich7447 6 ай бұрын

Which v8 is that? We only got the 200 series with the 5.7L 3UR-FE.

@vitoaditya8337 6 ай бұрын

@@rich7447 I think he means the 4.5L Diesel Turbo V8, where it's available with a 6-speed automatic for initial iterations and later models got an 8-speed unit.

@rich7447 6 ай бұрын

@@vitoaditya8337 Thanks.

@Renegade040 6 ай бұрын

@@rich7447 are you in the US, I think they didn't get the 4.5L V8 diesel.

@tanksouth 6 ай бұрын

Toyota always hits it out of the park.

@ArjunDharve 6 ай бұрын

Whats with the coolant temp needle swaying around at 15:38?

@Do-iz6qd 6 ай бұрын

oil pressure

@voices00 6 ай бұрын

This car would be cool if it was half the price.

@nevininni2709 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha, Toyota won't do that. These are in such high demand that used ones go for thousands of dollars more than a brand new one.

@voices00 6 ай бұрын

@@nevininni2709 Yup, 100%.

@ianweal3081 6 ай бұрын

There is a version that half the price, it's just branded Mahindra. Try it, anyone whom has is converted.

@NAStheNomad 6 ай бұрын

@@ianweal3081yeah nah. The two shouldn’t be in the same sentence.

@ianweal3081 6 ай бұрын

@@NAStheNomad nah, of course you are right, ones viable, affordable, capable from get go, the other ain't, you're spot on.

@AFLiney 5 ай бұрын

Wow. It has AM, and FM radio. The landcruiser really is getting with the times.

@mariomashaba1877 6 ай бұрын

My dream car❤❤❤

@514broly 4 ай бұрын

The air con switches look very similar to our old 1983 Toyota Corona.

@ivantenhave6131 6 ай бұрын

No competitors, what about the Ineos Grenadier? Would be great to see your take on one of those?

@kromey111 6 ай бұрын

Do they make a cab chassis?

@frantickle 6 ай бұрын

They’re awful

@amode8761 6 ай бұрын

Now they’ve got an auto in the 70 series, why not put it with the V8… I’m sure that would allow them to add more power and torque. I guess the fact the V8 is on the way out has something to do with it but would have been nice to include 5-10 years ago

@braalo07 5 ай бұрын

I can't help by imagine this as a technical

@philg2468 6 ай бұрын

70 series steering is recirculating ball, not rack and pinion. That is why you see the difference to a Hilux/Prado etc

@samhassall1926 3 ай бұрын

They use this 2.8 in the coster bus. No reason not to believe this engine will last and be Upto the task. 🎉

@motorsportfreak1 3 ай бұрын

And Hino and Dina trucks

@Tango4N 5 ай бұрын

Would love this in Canada.....but all we get is a Taco and Tundra.

@jaysamwatt5744 5 ай бұрын

How much will the bull bar cost? Where can we buy that bull bar? Please await your reply or respond.

@nigered7982 6 ай бұрын

Let's pray that they do a european version with a manuel gearbox 🙏

@mozartheart2958 6 ай бұрын

Is the bullbar OEM?

@givvia6782 6 ай бұрын

Surprised the TC wasn't any better than the V8 version!

@CarExpertAus 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@yissibiiyte 6 ай бұрын

Why would it be? Toyota know very well they don't need to bother fixing anything and it'll still sell in droves.

@colinboyd7779 6 ай бұрын

@yissibiiyte Toyota have a clear understanding of their customers, IQ levels. That's why they get away with mediocrity.

@niklasfrisell5714 5 ай бұрын

@2:24 why did car go so hot when you pressed the throttle?

@Blueythebear9 6 ай бұрын

I have always just associated these with the big bonnet scoop manual box and that great sounding v8 under the bonnet so this just seems not right to me but being i have no doubt it will be just as capable and reliable as any modern 4x4 Toyota not to mention the great resale value albeit a high initial purchase price!!! Still would rather a second-hand v8 one though

@Ash_Simo 6 ай бұрын

I’d love one.

@benvisagie8844 6 ай бұрын

I think I will be very happy with the new engine vs the old heavy underpowered V8. The 2,8 a far more economical engine with about the same power uitput, so you wont loose any performance, but will gain in economy. About the sound, add a free flow decat exhaust and it will sound much better( if preferred).

@australia-ukraine 5 ай бұрын

To properly understand and enjoy the driving, you need to possess at least a basic knowledge of physics, materials science, and the theory of internal combustion engines. What you perceive as better is often the result of marketing efforts, not engineering. To truly grasp the nature of things, I would humbly recommend enhancing your knowledge in your field of interest, rather than following the trends set by advertising.

@therealeugenecussons 6 ай бұрын

I was confused looking at the temp gauge…thought it to be a rev counter it moved so much. WTF

@Do-iz6qd 6 ай бұрын

oil pressure

@gordocampbell9254 6 ай бұрын

From what i have seen so far that it does not have a snorkel its just a raised air intake, it is no where near water tight

@cenzofrisina6517 6 ай бұрын

correct. people think it a snorkel but it's not.

@Jacoburio-mg2zh 5 ай бұрын

Next time can yu try a 78 series troopy

@markmcmillan5728 6 ай бұрын

mining companies are going to love this..

@tupaei01 4 ай бұрын

On the steering issue... I bet that truck has a Hilux power steering unit with that 4 cyl. powertrain. With the recirculating ball steering system of the 70 series it doesn't have enough grunt in that circumstance where Paul was testing it.

@tlevans62 6 ай бұрын

I had an older one of these as a work truck in the mining industry. Absolutely agricultural. I don't see the appeal, unless you live on a farm or need it for terrible tracks somewhere in the Far North. Toyota is laughing all the way to the bank when they sell each one of these at those prices. A Hilux can do most of what these can and will be much more enjoyable to live with, day to day. Funny enough, my supervisor had a Hilux at work and used to laugh at us driving these things around. They were seen as punishment and for the junior blokes. All they had for options was a bull bar, extra lights and a winch. The seats were torture devices, everything rattled, you had to keep manually adjusting the mirrors,even when they were as tight as you could get them, on rough roads they just would shift all over the place and end up pointing down after a few minutes. It had an anemic V8, sounded OK, but just hated to rev. It always felt like it would roll over in corners and in sand it was terrible. It would snake all over and the shifts were so slow it would almost stop when you changed gear. The auto would probably be a lot better on sandy tracks. I just don't get why anyone would buy one of these for a daily driver. I get people who own old classic Jeeps etc for nostalgia, but I really don't understand why someone would pay this sort of money, and then another $50k to make it livable. I could easily afford one, and I like offroading, but I'd get quickly fed up with this thing after a while.

@JasonISF 5 ай бұрын

Yes I own and like Toyotas, but these vehicles are very overrated for the coin IMO

@frolickable 6 ай бұрын

Emascualted neckbeard smoothbrains love this car

@Ognjen19 6 ай бұрын

is the 4cl geting a manual?

@mattoe8621 5 ай бұрын

I’m crying in my beer that Toyota hasn’t put their V6 diesel in this vehicle. The four cylinder will have a shorter service life than the V8. One day I might buy a four cylinder model with a cooked engine and replace it with a V6 from a 300 series wreck. Now that would fark!

@ben7020 6 ай бұрын

It must be 20 years ago the British built traction control that worked.

@garreysellars5525 6 ай бұрын

In the bush Traction control and ÀBS Brakes are my two biggest hates

@AD28197 6 ай бұрын

Disappointing that Toyota couldn't do away with the 5 speed altogether and just continue with both the 6 speed auto and manual options for all variants. Shame Toyota couldn't improve on its traction control as well.

@JollyGiant19 6 ай бұрын

What's there to improve on? The lockers *are* the traction control!

@AD28197 6 ай бұрын

@@JollyGiant19 tc and diff lockers are two different mechanisms. Diff lockers are a mechanical mechanism that force either two tyres on the same axle or two drive lines to move with the same torque provided. Tc is an electronic mechanism that sends all engine torque to the tyre that needs it most on either axle with the help of ABS and vehicle stability control. Two different mechanisms. Look at the new ford ranger raptor for example, then decide if this lc70 is on par with it.

@JollyGiant19 5 ай бұрын

@@AD28197 That's a lot of words to say they do the same thing, enhance traction. The 300 series is there if you want the electronic options, it's a nice platform. A 70 series is something sold for those who want a tried and tested platform, Fords tend to not be that. They're often found on the road dead after all! 😏

@AD28197 5 ай бұрын

@@JollyGiant19 1. well that's like saying I can get from Brisbane to Sydney by; walking, driving, or use a helicopter. 2. Not all variants of the 70 and 300 series come with front and rear lockers, as fitting diff lockers is costly for the manufacturer. I believe only the GXL (70) and GR Sport (300) options do. Hell even the ranger raptor is the only spec that can be triple locked. However that doesn't negate the fact that unlike the 300 series, and ford ranger the 70 needs to improve on its brake traction control.

@JollyGiant19 5 ай бұрын

@@AD28197 Yeah but this is like asking for mustard to taste like ketchup. Just buy the fekken ketchup! No one's stopping you.

@samyeomans6710 6 ай бұрын

It’s funny how Toyota is a company that never does anything the customers want, yet the customers keep returning and arriving. 😊

@jayv8888 4 ай бұрын

My v8 aircon actually feels worst for some reason and being in the 4cyl hilux that aircon was amazing

@harijurada6058 5 ай бұрын

Jesi je isprobao na pravom terenu ?

@sbGOM 6 ай бұрын

The aircon in the hiace with the 2.8 is not great.

@grandview58 6 ай бұрын

Does that price include the tray ?

@JasonISF 5 ай бұрын

No.

@johnnumbat9782 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul and for your honest appraisal despite upsetting ‘V8 noise’ fans - it’s a much nicer drive and I will choose two pedals over the manual three anyday especially with steep rocky ascents and less fuel - just an important note that the fitted air snorkel is not water tight so folk will need to fit aftermarket ones for deep water crossings - many recent V8 Landcruiser purchases are going to be pissed when their 100k plus vehicles loose value as these auto four cylinder Landcruisers sell way more than expected as they increase market share especially for city dwellers who never go off-road - but please Toyota you can easily afford to fix and widen the rear track width to match the front and include airbags for rear passengers as standard across all models especially for this high purchase price.

@glengirot3087 6 ай бұрын

You're taking the piss right? Sorry you feel so woke 😂😅

@Fernando-dq9mk 6 ай бұрын

Will the Hilux Champ come to Australia? 🇦🇺

@saidgabrie6453 3 ай бұрын

What is the top speed in kilometers per hour, only 130 km/h?

@longdongjohn6588 6 ай бұрын

Might as well buy a Hilux for, what, $20-30k less? If you need the extra GVM, chuck on a GVM upgrade you'd still be ahead. Back to basics motoring is the appeal of the 70 series, and it's increasingly being lost.

@jackcalow2430 6 ай бұрын

especially when the hilux is pretty back to basic in comparison to the rest of the utes on sale