Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review - The Only New Car that will live longer than YOU

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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review - The Only NEW Car that will live longer than YOU.
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In this episode Jonny Smith drives a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser pick up and station wagon (or Troop carrier) and wonders whether this car (designed in the 1980s) is the most future-proof new car, because it has zero technology, and so by very nature will survive an apocalypse. With V8 diesel engines, manual gearboxes, wind down windows and more carrying capacity than any Land Rover, there's a reason the UN and middle east military love the Heavy Duty Land Cruiser.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
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@maxwood192 28 күн бұрын

The car industry for some reason does not understand this, but simple is better. We are going to pay for all the electronic rubbish that is in the new cars, electronics will end the life of new cars, the motor will still be basically sound, yes the whole car industry has gone mad. Yes I would buy a land cruiser.

@ms-jl6dl 28 күн бұрын

It's not the car industry,it's politicians you voted for.

@redlineste4283 28 күн бұрын

@ms-jl6dl It's both. Government meddling and car industry greed. Funny how UK government wanted us to buy diesels for years with as little as £20 Road tax now its deemed the devil's fuel. Diesel has always and will always be a dirty fuel. Yes to much technology will kill cars .

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

This is not a simple vehicle, it just doesn't have hard stuff to use in front of you. Most people do this strange thing where they educate themselves to learn the new systems.

@robertom883 27 күн бұрын

It has nothing to do with car companies. Toyota, like many other car companies produce and or make different types of vehicles based on demand and sales. Governments depending on the country will regulate safety and emissions among of variarity of things to allow the import and sale of a especific vehicle. In the case of the 70 series Land Cruiser it is a very basic vehicle and it is meant to be that way. Its use is mostly industrial in third world countries, Africa and Australia from mining, agriculture, emergency response, ambulance in remote areas, etc. Company employees that drive these vehicles they literally beat the shit out of them. They are driven day in and day out on bad roads or no roads not because they want to but because they have to. It is not meant to be a family vehicle or for domestic use.

@theseb1979 27 күн бұрын

People have been saying this same bs for decades now. Instead cars have become more reliable. You realise that electronics in cars are not a recent thing, right?

@MrJulianneave 26 күн бұрын

5:10 "if you want the V8, you'll have to be old school and have the manual shift" Mate don't threaten me with a good time!

@markcooper770 28 күн бұрын

Great video Jonny. So, there's a reason why people love these things...... We did an 18,000 mile trip all over Australia, in a Toyota HiLux with a cab on the back. The suspension was hard. The sunroof was sealed up. No air conditioning. The wheels were steel split rims. The 4 cylinder motor developed an exhaust valve issue so it was running on 3 cylinders. The transmission leaked and required additional fluid every morning....but no warning lights came on and it just kept going. We camped in the bush for 6 months and when we left Australia we sold that HiLux for what we paid for it. It got the job done. That's why people who go into the bush or the desert, buy old school Toyotas and Nissans. You never see a Range Rover or a Mercedes SUV, except in Sydney. Great video. Thanks so much.

@althejazzman 27 күн бұрын

and you'll continue to see old school vehicles used for this purpose. The current generation of flashy trendy SUV's will have no cult following in the future.

@youtubecarspottersguide1 25 күн бұрын

U.S. I see lot of jeeps and Toyotas 1990s -2000s built but lot of new $100,000 -$150,000 U.S. $ raptors , bronco raptors , defenders , ram trx , rubicon 392 the oh look at me I'm an off roader , right you going to baja 1000 or moab ?

@GL-xz3xk 2 күн бұрын

Bingo. Only tossers, Russian mob or Weirdos drive anything other than a Patrol or a Cruiser. Go anywhere outback with anything other than a Japanese 4wd and you’re fucked.

@MrLurchsThings 28 күн бұрын

The Land Cruiser is possibly the last vehicle to be truly made to last. A true slap in the face to the current disposable car manufacturing.

@brainwrongs 25 күн бұрын

Body on frame Toyotas return to nature in 15-20 years in the UK climate.

@MrLurchsThings 25 күн бұрын

@@brainwrongs doesn’t pretty much everything do that in the UK?

@brainwrongs 25 күн бұрын

@@MrLurchsThings Toyotas seem especially bad, worse than body on frame Land Rovers which are terrible in themselves.

@MrLurchsThings 24 күн бұрын

@@brainwrongs I’m kinda surprised. I mean I know the UK climate destroys cars in general, but especially Toyotas like the Cruiser? These things take pretty much every kind of abuse that’s ever thrown at them. Perhaps all that abuse is simply the dry, unsalted kind.

@patrickcarey7454 28 күн бұрын

I ran a fleet of close to 200 of these cruisers in east Africa. While most of them ran the 1Hz N/A engines, we also had the V8s. the cost per kilometer for maintenance was a third when compared to the Landrovers in the same fleet. They are the best trucks on the market. One of our workshop cruisers had over 500,000km on the clock and the engine hand never been opened. Grew up with Landrovers but they don’t come close to these.

@windnsea03 28 күн бұрын

Was the 1HZ noticeably more reliable than the V8?

@mikefoster7085 20 күн бұрын

Definitely, my old 80 series had 500 000 klms on it and was running solidly when I sold it, still is now, simplicity is the key (low output per CC is also)

@user-dm7we4bg3l 19 күн бұрын

4.2 is for on farm only. Perhaps overlanding as well. Its reliability and easy to fix characteristics makes it attract for that purpose. Burning is underpowered. Dangerously so. Loaded and firing you cannot overtake safely. Go v8.

@alan_wood 28 күн бұрын

"Zero electronics." Music to my ears, and that's from someone who used to be an electronics engineer and fixes computers for a living.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

Except the engine and under the skin.

@JazofNotcompaqt 27 күн бұрын

@@Low760 No spark plug in a diesel that uses mechanical fuel pump and mechanical injectors. (Just glow plugs for cold start)

@peem1244 26 күн бұрын

'...fixes computers for a living.', just about sums up the madness prevalent in modern life. Cheers, Alan. 👍✌

@jimmycricket5366 23 күн бұрын

@@peem1244The new 4wd's I would call "laptops on wheels". The new Landrovers are a prime example of this junk. I love the very old Landrovers. The new Grenadier is pretty good but a new landcruiser would be my choice.

@matthewgodwin3050 28 күн бұрын

I love the Troopie, and I love that Toyota is still selling them. This is absolutely what the world needs. Simple, robust, no nonsense engineering, with minimal electronics, and no DPF nonsense. It's absolutely fabulous. But, I think Toyota should go further. Let's have the first gen Yaris, the 1993 Corolla, and the early to mid 90s Carina E back as well. Rugged, reliable, and dependable vehicles that won't let you down. They're what we all need, and if we're honest, what most of us really want too. If the past is the new future, count me in.

@calamarininjabeast5866 25 күн бұрын

In Australia all diesels have had DPFs since 2016

@TheKnobCalledTone. 28 күн бұрын

Ancient Australian proverb: "If you want to go into the bush, take a Land Rover; if you want to get home, take a Land Cruiser"

@robgw 27 күн бұрын

Only said by Land Cruiser owners 😂

@paulsz6194 27 күн бұрын

@@robgw well, we’re still waiting for any Land Rover owners to prove it wrong!

@TheTruckdriver999 27 күн бұрын

And if you do have a problem most regional towns have Toyota dealerships every second cockie has a Toyotas on there farms

@robgw 27 күн бұрын

@@paulsz6194Well myself as a Patrol owner glad you're so far away waiting 😂😂😂 stay there ha ha

@user-dm7we4bg3l 27 күн бұрын

And if either get stuck, phone a Nissan Patrol owner..!

@harrietgibbs4086 18 күн бұрын

I bought a 1HZ (absolutely zero electronics) from Travis, and we LOVE it. Simple is best. Made in Japan, tried and tested, proven quality and reliability. Travis and the guys are brilliant. Great to see this excellent video.

@kayeman001 28 күн бұрын

Living in South Africa, I recently bought a 2016 76, station wagon, almost 300,000 on the clock, goes like a dream - instead of the rather expensive gearbox mod changing 2nd and 5th gears, I went for 285/75/16 tyres, running a 2 bar - a more comfortable ride, and the larger diameter tyre has given it longer legs on the open road: previously 2000 rpm, was 80 kph, now it is 90. I used to cruise at 100/105, now 110/120 is easy

@dancarter482 24 күн бұрын

_Exactly!_ I ran 33/12.5 - 17's on my 80 series - averaged 25 to the gallon.

@kayeman001 20 күн бұрын

@@dancarter482 agreed, the bigger tyres have reduce my consumption on the long open roads, and I run slightly lower pressures, si it has improved the ride too

@ChocolateFrog 28 күн бұрын

A manual V8 troopy would be my 'if you had to have one car for the rest of your life' answer.

@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead 28 күн бұрын

Hi Johnny , yeah come back and drive the 300 pls 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@haydendemenezes2460 28 күн бұрын

Agree. That's a yatch compared to these. @@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead

@paulsz6194 28 күн бұрын

It’s the last of the Mohicans…😮

@primafacie6442 28 күн бұрын

4xoverland channel is everything you need to know about the 70 series, old and new.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

Til the engine fails.

@jfb_ventures 28 күн бұрын

Between 1976 and 2007, we had 3 single-cab trucks on our farm in the Limpopo Valley, South Africa. They were absolutely indestructible!

@davehigson9503 25 күн бұрын

We need more cars like this! Built to last, built to simple, reliable, repairable, we’ve become a throwaway society that assumes newer is always better and it’s not always the case!

@_Thundrix 27 күн бұрын

Just so everyone knows Carly is a terrible company, they sold these obd readers to users as a one time purchase and you purchase your specific brands functions and that's it. So I got one but it's now useless because they screwed over their customers and disabled everything unless you pay for a subscription. Just a warning for you guys who may not know, just buy a decent one time purchase one it'll save you a lot of money

@BkSMedia 27 күн бұрын

Words can't express how much I want a 200 series facelift Land Cruiser! I'm so glad Toyota still make the old school 70 series. Goes to prove the mantra of, if it's not broken, don't fix it!!!

@fastEdCanuck 28 күн бұрын

I have no need for a vehicle like this, but good on Toyota for still making them. For less developed locations that wouldn’t have access to rhe parts and equipment to repair a newer spec vehicle, these must be a boon.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

It's for mining companies, hence why the new one is finally an auto, with the Hilux 2.8.

@boredguy2935 6 күн бұрын

Less developed countries buy cars that have a starting price of $80k? Lol

@sketchbabu 27 күн бұрын

Jonny, I think you should test drive the 300 series. The 70 series is just the type vehicle we adore in these parts of Africa. From business people, farmers, transport companies, tourists, the military, the police to politicians this is the vehicle of choice.

@russellmalone3532 29 күн бұрын

I never knew that there were so many Land Cruisers available nor did I know that you were allowed to manufacture a Diesel without any dpf 😧 Thank you for the Toyota education. Oh and thanks Jonny I now think of Lands End trial every time I see a yellow Kia Picanto😂

@jpatrick34 28 күн бұрын

We are assembling this in Portuguese Toyota facilities in OVAR!

@owain7629 28 күн бұрын

I point at Picantos and shout “CANT” 👉

@grahammurphy5516 28 күн бұрын

You should look Nissan Patrol and Nissan Patrol Nismo.. They make them for US, OZ and Middle East markets.. only found out about them last year.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

They do have dpd though?

@ayrproductions 21 күн бұрын

It depends on the country. Aussie spec 70 series have had DPFs since 2016, but a lot of African and Middle Eastern spec cars still don’t (ME can even still get them with petrols), and for a while could even be had with 1HDs which haven’t been available in the Australian versions since 2009 (1HD is what you want if you want real reliability).

@mickgillen9809 28 күн бұрын

Ran a JDM 1991 LJ71 2.4 auto here in Malta for 6 years. Bought with 260,000 km, sold it with over 400,000km. Brilliant bit of kit!!

@virtualal 27 күн бұрын

Given the state of UK roads it probably makes more sense than many other things

@tosgem 25 күн бұрын

I've owned both the 78 (troop carrier, 11 seater!) and 79 (dual cab). Both have well established reputations for reliability and offroad ability but I just wanted to say they are actually far more comfortable as a tourer than people think, and a very practical every-day vehicle. In my Troopcarrier, the seats all fold up and out of the way allowing me to carry loads, shift house, even transport motorbikes. Flip the seats down, and at the end of a night on the town with everyone drunk I frequently filled all 11 seats dropping people off home (tolerating serial killer jokes along the way). Doing 1,000km in a day on the highways in Australia, towing trailers or caravans, they sit really nicely on the road and eat up the kilometres. The GXL trim level has cruise control, you can pretty much set any speed you want in 5th gear and the v8 has the power to hold it without you needing to intervene and drop back to 4th. Even up steep hills, even with a small trailer on the back, the big v8 just idles along and you really can just set and forget. Plenty of people in Australia are touring the country in these, even on the freeway's, and living quite comfortably.

@bull3tsyndrom3 28 күн бұрын

I went from a 3.0L hilux to the 79 series that’s featured in this video. I loved my hilux, but this landcruiser is an icon. Bullet proof and absolutely incredible on uk roads. The towing capability is phenomenal- zero regrets. Travis is an excellent businessman to deal with, absolute gentleman and a real pleasure to deal with.

@TheLateBrakeShow 28 күн бұрын

Great to hear first hand from someone who's taken the dive.

@bull3tsyndrom3 28 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow you had the pleasure of driving my truck before me haha. Wonderful vehicles couldn’t be happier with it. Just like what I remember of them in Australia. A similar story I imagine a lot of current uk owners share.

@MyLifePixeled 28 күн бұрын

Another perfect Sunday at work thanks to Jonny and team at The Late Brake Show!

@TheLateBrakeShow 28 күн бұрын

Cheers v much!

@thomaskirkland8391 28 күн бұрын

Johnny knows my automotive taste better than I do! 😂 incredible video!

@TheLateBrakeShow 28 күн бұрын

Ha! Well it's a legend of a car and the fact it still is being made in this flavour is just brilliant.

@thomaskirkland8391 28 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@petewatson9866 28 күн бұрын

I think he knows what we all like, that why he gets good reviews 👍

@johngibson3837 27 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShowas far as I remember the 79 series was brought back a couple of years ago due to Australian demand

@ayrproductions 21 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShowyou should see the Australian waiting list for the V8 versions!

@dorsetfendtfarmer720 26 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny. Love these Toyota’s. We run a 1997 90 series drought in 1999 with 30k on it. Still going strong 25 years later with 325.000 miles on the clock still used every day for my wife’s stable yard enterprise towing horse boxes. Keep up the good work 👍

@jang.5309 28 күн бұрын

Amazing episode! So yes please more Land Cruiser episodes. I would buy one tomorrow. Great to see that you can still buy a car like that today without all these annoying electronics and sensors that break. Miss the old school way.

@dilshankoenig8798 24 күн бұрын

Land Cruiser 70 series is one of the greatest creations in the world of vehicles. Reliability, durability, simplicity, easy to maintain and timeless design, which are not found in today's vehicles, are more important than electronic devices and features. Its V8 engine and manual gearbox make this vehicle even more lovable. It's a feeling that binds us to the vehicle. And the exhaust makes some of the best music I've ever heard. People who know the value of LC 70 series know that they can go anywhere without any problem.❤

@MR-hu1bx 23 күн бұрын

What are you on about, here in Australia the V8 is regarded as one of the most useless 4x4s money can buy

@prodavnicayugo 11 күн бұрын

I loved my various LC70 series, in the UN we called them “buffaloes” because they carried everything! I was 10 years in Bosnia/kosovo and 12 in various crazy parts of Africa and there’s a reason why everyone there drives them, from Red Cross to Al Shabaab, they’re F brilliant.

@kermittf9896 27 күн бұрын

Australia’s favoirite vehicles ever!!! There’s many great 4WDs, but there’s more Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux covering Australia, than any other 4wd or work vehicle. ever.

@user-ue9je7pk2q 28 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the Video, I live in Western Australia and see 70 series Landcruisers all the time in the bush on mine sites and in the Perth Metro area. The lack of unnecessary Technology is what is appealing, I have a 2006 Nissan Navara (316,000kms) which is the same as these Toyota Landcruisers I.e. levers to engage 4wd plastic interior rubber mats wind up windows no central locking, it’s used for bush/beach camping trips, towing my Caterham 7 Hillclimb car. PS I really want to replace the Navara (when it dies) with a 70 series.

@Dave-in-France 25 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny, first of all can I say that I really loved this video - packed full of common sense. For many years I was a LR fan-boy doing tours for Land Cruiser owners. They came from all over Continental Europe and would stay for a week getting as muddy as possible. All great fun but the Toyotas would always show their class and competence by comparison to my LR. The idea of having a brand-new Land Cruiser with a big diesel engine (straight 6 or turbo v8) little or no electronics, manual 'box etc is very tempting. Thanks again for this intro into the world of 2024 Land Cruisers.

@tommarino69 27 күн бұрын

I have no need for a Land Cruiser, I don't live in the Aussie outback, or a middle eastern desert but man I'd love one! There needs to be more cars like those available, I'm sick of plasticky, overly complicated, brittle, poorly engineered cars being forced upon us. Give me simplicity, reliability and longevity!

@Gribbo9999 5 күн бұрын

Made my day! I've got a 12 year old Prado with 350k km on the clock. Still solid and as sweet as a nut. I did timing belt and water pump at 300k. Nice to know it might make a 1 megakm! Yeah! Love that car.

@mantarayal 27 күн бұрын

They are incredible. And I am astonished that people around the globe have the good sense to build them, and buy them. They should be everywhere. Helping to save the planet. And no, I'm not joking. Old and simple lasts. And if it lasts, we don't have to build a new one.

@turningpoint4238 27 күн бұрын

Worked for a chap that ran Cruiser Utes spraying around the Snowies here in the land down under. Unless you go for a Unimog nothing else could take spray rigs where we went. Although they do fall over quite easily with weight on top. He did get a V8 but was complaining about breaking something on the front end continuously, with the bigger engine squeezed in. But that was using them to extremes. The cost though is crazy, probably accounts for half of Toyota's profits.

@johngibson3837 27 күн бұрын

Hey up mate I've got a couple of unimogs but favourite vehicle ever was a LC fj40

@Zeinzu2 28 күн бұрын

My question (and I suspect of many others) is why aren't cars like this ALWAYS being made along side the best of the newest and best they offer?? Isn't there a place for them still??

@anthonyfarnan5935 27 күн бұрын

Emissions and safety legislation being imposed by the EU & WEF

@steved3702 27 күн бұрын

It all comes down to demand and where to apply your finite resources. The 70 variants continue to have sufficient demand in some markets to make a case satisfactory to Toyota for continuation. That is not unlimited, though, as evident with the narrower rear track which was not widened when the front was widened to accommodate the V8.

@gorcampos 10 күн бұрын

The 70 series sold in South Africa are actually produced in Europe, in Portugal - in Ovar, since 2015. We see them a lot on trailers, on their to the port to get shipped out.

@SurferEv 27 күн бұрын

I loved Travis’ quite obvious enthusiasm for the trucks!! And the video’s details revealed throughout the half-hour just backed up why 👊🏻

@TheLateBrakeShow 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. Really glad you enjoyed the episode.

@simonroberts6412 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I had hoped someone would cover importing land cruisers into the UK and you’re the best person to do it. I bought a patrol in Covid and after getting work done on it at specialist garages who were also doing work on imported 70’s I’ve become obsessed with it.

@sardiniuspilchardus 18 күн бұрын

I bought my single cab Series 79 V8 from Travis last Christmas and have absolutely loved it's solidity and back to basics pick-up simplicity. It took around three months from order to delivery and Travis kept me updated all the time. After driving it for 500kms I wondered why on earth I hadn't bought one when I was younger because after two Navarra's, which rusted out after 90,000kms, and a Grenadier, which I embarrassingly wrote off, this is the vehicle that is going to outlast me. The ride is bit bumpy when it's empty and its not speedy but who cares, this is what all pick ups should be like, immensely strong, dependable and easy to maintain. And being in West Cornwall, in the fishing industry, apart from compliments from fishermen mates I am amazed how many complete strangers have come up and said "love your pick-up", or "Wow, we used those in Australia/South Africa/ Zambia, amazing pickups, how on earth did you get one over here?". Good on you Travis for bringing them in to the UK.

@alanwardle6083 28 күн бұрын

Great content Jonny, would love to see you test the 300 series. Not in the market for any of these vehicles but I’m glad they still exist in 2024

@musambakunda861 25 күн бұрын

These cars r just the best . I would pick the 1 HZ 4.2 engine, it offers the best and you can never be stuck with it, it’s so easy to fix too. I drive a 33 years old Landcrusier with 1HZ engine and the car just drives perfectly. You can drive around the world with these cars and they will hit 1 million kilometres and will still drive normal . They r just the best or nothing . In Zambia we call them Jungle Benz. I would pick the 1HZ engine , the 300 series is not perfect you can’t even take it off-road , it’s just for use when going for meetings . Real work horse is the 1 HZ and Toyota knows why they have never modified that engine from time they made it back in about 1989…… till now the 1 HZ still kicks in perfectly. It’s one car that will run through generations…….. the engine is bullet proof too…. Old school all the way.🎉

@Z50j1 27 күн бұрын

Jonny's face when the subject of leaf springs arose. He's like 'a pair of whaaat? Oh, parabolic'

@futtocksgrange8530 27 күн бұрын

Never getting rid of my 76 series. Pre dpf so plenty of grunt, sensible mods only but most recent was the best...latest model gearbox upgrade which drops revs in 5th from 2500rpm/110kph to 2100rpm/110kph...or if you are really up for it, 2500rpm now gives 130 kph and that is on 265/75r16s.

@peem1244 26 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny, hope you are well. Great video, and I think I'll have the Troupee, please. Love the steelies and zero tech. Just like my old Beetle, or big bro to the Niva. Always loved the big Toyotas and If I was younger 'n' fitter I'd have one. Somehow I don't think I'd be able to haul my creeky old body into the drivers seat. Doesn't stop me wanting one, though. I'd imagine a lot of farmers would be interested. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to dream a little. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍✌

@ChishanFipz 27 күн бұрын

For the first time in my life, I now aspire to own one of these one day. I wish more manufacturers realised they have already done their best work.

@0tispunkm3y3r 28 күн бұрын

Someone round the corner from me has one of these in that half pick up configuration. I couldn't workout if it was an old vehicle or not but it had a 24 plate on it so it must be new! Very cool.

@overlandworld2253 28 күн бұрын

I have a 75 series in the UK 😁 driven around the world for 10 years and home at the moment.

@rustybearden1800 28 күн бұрын

I'm nostalgic for this era of engineering, appearance and dependability of not only Toyotas but all Japanese manufacturers.

@ianburton9223 28 күн бұрын

Definitely want to hear your views on the 300 series. Some 25 years ago a friend in Grenoble bought one of these "no electronics" land cruisers to replace his Mitsubishi SUV for an adventure holiday (a couple of months away) in North Africa. He was a pharmacist and also a skilled mechanic so he was relatively safe from parts issues. It was canary yellow and he sold it for more than the purchase price when he got back to Grenoble. So great residual values on these long life vehicles.

@the80386 26 күн бұрын

To be honest the Mitsubishi Pajeros are pretty damn good vehicles in their own right. it's sad they were brought to an end.

@leehawleyphotography9326 28 күн бұрын

This is such a Late Brake video! A car we didn't know still existed new, a car I'll never need or buy, but loved every minute.

@phattiger1506 27 күн бұрын

That's funny to read as an Aussie as they quite common here.

@vdubster 28 күн бұрын

I remember seeing a load of these getting loaded/unloaded when we landed in Gibraltar last year and being wowed that they’re still available.

@tahirsaid6993 27 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny. Thanks for this. I love these things more than I can explain. The v8s are lovely. I live in Kenya and drove one for a while and they bring a huge smile to everyone. My kids love them to bits. It's my dream car.

@lukebrinsmead 16 күн бұрын

Hello from Australia. I have a 2005 105 diesel manual 420,000k. I bought the car three years ago with 385,000k. The only faults currently is an AC evaporator leak under the dash board and a small leak from the power steering pump. All the other parts on the car are original except for the usual scheduled service parts such as the timing belt (and most likely water pump), steering dampener, shock absorbers, brake rotors (and obviously brake pads). The car is great for day tripping and camping in national parks.

@Syulang-nt4kj 22 күн бұрын

As an Aussie, it's cool seeing love for these in the UK. They are *brilliant*.

@pgilb70 15 күн бұрын

Here in HK, Until recently, we had crown comfort taxis. Also like late 80s. Used LPG Camry engine from back then. Indestructible Similar to Johnny's JDM nissan cab

@mrivantchernegovski3869 14 күн бұрын

My old boss at the Toyota Dismantling yard had a WRX STI type R 2 door first gen ,a hotted up R32 GTR ,A30 Supra but his daily was a JDM 3 Door Toyota Trooper turbo V8 Diesel in White on Old Man Emu Suspension ,35s all round ,beast of a truck

@GingerPiston 28 күн бұрын

Anyone who's considering the INEOS should just get one of these.

@anthonyfarnan5935 27 күн бұрын

Ineos interior and ergonomics (not to mention engine and transmission) is light years ahead of this.

@GingerPiston 27 күн бұрын

@@anthonyfarnan5935 On you mean the ergonomics in the RHD model where there's no room at all for you left foot? Bwahahaha.

@anthonyfarnan5935 27 күн бұрын

@@GingerPiston That’s the only drawback re ergonomics. Still miles better than the Toyota, and light years ahead of the old defender.

@SpottedCreeper 27 күн бұрын

@@anthonyfarnan5935 I'm not so sure about this. The Ineos is amazing but if I was traveling through Africa/Australia, I'd definitely prefer a land cruiser. Although both cruiser and ineos are pretty much bulletproof, things can go wrong or break. Everyone has seen a land cruiser in Africa, which means you have a much higher chance of finding a part and/or mechanic who can fix it in an emergency. I'm not so sure with the Ineos..

@anthonyfarnan5935 27 күн бұрын

@@SpottedCreeper original post said “anyone considering an Ineos”. It didn’t say “anyone considering driving though the Sahara”.

@peterream9437 28 күн бұрын

Bit of a long one ....Whilst working out in Bahrain back end of the 90s, met a chap with a merc sl500 special edition for sale with delivery miles only. Asked him why its up for sale ? "Its a rag top no aircon hits 50degs here in the summer....I've been using the wks pickup with aircon for the last two years.The crew cab one...brilliant just goes to show... BTW he made his fortune as a welder out there...Said he had more money than sense.

@murrieteacher 26 күн бұрын

The only vehicle to take into Central Australia and get back home. I have been so many places here in Oz in one of these 70 series. But it does seem strange importing from Australia when I am driving around Australia in a car imported from the IK. Great video Jonny.

@ianstobart6146 27 күн бұрын

This is the only new vehicle I would buy today, I love how old school and simple everything is. I'd probably buy the crew cab pickup but on steels as the alloys look like land rover wheels lol

@henryrussell8311 28 күн бұрын

Would absolutely love a 70 series, always had land rovers but bought a 100 series cruiser a few years ago and have never looked back! Drives great, tows like nothing I've ever driven and is so well put together.

@vincentrobinet2713 28 күн бұрын

It's good to know that vehicles like this are still available. The last vehicle I had that was made without a computer was a 1991 VW Jetta TD. I wish you could still buy a simple new machine like these Toyotas in Canada today.

@dctorche 28 күн бұрын

Great video, I live in Aus and a Troopy is very aspirational vehicle for anyone who loves a bit of the great outdoors here.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

Maybe around your friend group. I don't want one of these peices of crap with narrow track and a lacklustre v8 that fails and costs $20k to replace.

@stuartmedlycott4413 23 күн бұрын

Great video. You definitely need to return to drive the 300. Shame a shorty 71 wasn’t shown.

@Danger_Tape 28 күн бұрын

I'm a brit living and working in South Africa, and these are one of, if not the most, desirable vehicles on the road. The modding scene is crazy! I'm very envious every time I see one. Forever the plucky brit, I have my Discovery 4 to get me around. But oh, would I gladly have a 70.

@staninjapan07 21 күн бұрын

Those utilitarian Land Cruisers are way beyond regular people's budgets, of course, but, as he says, if you want something that will work, and work, and work, requiring only scheduled maintenance in most cases, and if your business can afford it, there's very little to match it I would have thought. I have seen a few on the road recently here in Japan, and at first I thought that I had only recently noticed that people had been keeping their old Toyotas in very nice condition, not realizing that they were not "old". Well done, Jonny, another great review.

@primafacie6442 28 күн бұрын

With respect to this great channel and its Toyota Landcruiser guru guest, 4xoverland channel is everything you need to know about the 70 series, old and new. Brilliant ULEZ compliant option V8 diesel truck, suck it up Khan 😫 Fun fact as one Landcruiser offshoot for fun and reliable swb off-roading is the venerable Toyota FJ Cruiser, which (almost unchanged) was produced for 19 years.

@johngibson3837 27 күн бұрын

Had two shorty 40s mate

@gc8216 28 күн бұрын

I was at a Gold mine earlier this year in Mauritania , the only vehicles on site where these Land Cruisers . They just took delivery of 10 new ones and I wondered at the time how cool would it be to get one back to the UK…now I know!

@leostockley415 28 күн бұрын

Love these. A Land Cruiser towing a boat is the Aussie Dream. The big fat white new thing parked next to the 70 series at the end looked awful. Like the designer had no idea how to fill the space so just kept adding stuff.

@Low760 28 күн бұрын

Definitely not my Aussie dream. Nor is driving this shit box.

@ninja12lawbreaker 26 күн бұрын

Good one Johnny, I was letching at the new 300 Land Cruiser on AutoTrader last week, handsome vehicle, please test one

@emmettcotter1206 24 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny. Great review, as always. Please review the 300 series. I'd go for a troopy camper conversion, with an Alu-Cab pop top roof tent....not that I've dreamt about much

@IbrahemAlbanawi 28 күн бұрын

These got a refresh with new outside look and interior here in Saudi Arabia and we are lucky because we will be getting all the LandCruisers

@robinfoster7597 28 күн бұрын

Great video Jonny, well done. As sexy as the V8 is, there has to be something said for a non-electronic straight six. I drive a 2007 Sprinter these days, 383,000 miles, 3rd engine and I literally drive with the code clearer plugged in all the time!

@TheLateBrakeShow 28 күн бұрын

Blimey, that sounds awful. The straight six n/a diesel is the GOAT

@cromulentparty 27 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow They made that 6 with a turbo as well, still zero electronics and very sought after here in Aus.

@smak416 27 күн бұрын

Come to Australia, these things are a staple on the roads here for tradies, farmers, and tourers. And if you want to see possibly the most modified one look up the mega tourer 6x6 by patriot.

@user-vh9wj1eh6g 26 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed that! We own a 1979 FJ40 and it's literally indestructible... Would love to see more content on the older Landcruisers as well please :D

@kayeman001 28 күн бұрын

LOVE the 70 Series, so glad Toyota still make them, long may they continue to do so - please test the 300 series too

@jimi-w 7 күн бұрын

My drive to work takes me the other way between Fremantle Port and a local Toyota dealer. Most days of the week there are a procession of brand new unregistered (dealer transport plates) 70 Series going fresh off the docks to the dealer forecourt - clearly they move plenty of units!

@freechagosislandjohnpilger 26 күн бұрын

a few mods. exhaust/tune/ etc, they sound great, heard a few not long ago, taking a hammering at inskip point, queensland, Nice, when your going through water and working on these things out the middle of nowhere, having no electronic crap is magic, had a couple ,i wouldnt bother with any thing else out here in oz

@mclouj 27 күн бұрын

As an australian who has lived in a mining town, I kind of take these for granted. I forget how unicorn they appear to the UK and US as they are so ubiquitous here. I live in an inner-city suburb now and there are still 2 x 79s and a 76 on my street, along with a couple of 200 series as well. As a side note my dad has a 100 series with the 4.5 turbo diesel six (around 400k km on it), and has just taken delivery of a shiny new Grenadier. He doesn't seem in a rush to sell the cruiser though...

@gorsair7458 23 күн бұрын

@mclouj It really is quite strange how often I come across you in the youtube comment section. Your RB 182 stands out like a sore thumb 😆 I need to update my profile pic soon. Just shipped a Titanium 182 from Sydney to Perth.

@mclouj 23 күн бұрын

@@gorsair7458 Just goes to show we both have excellent taste in youtube channels :D

@gorsair7458 23 күн бұрын

@@mclouj you're clearly not wrong there 😅😆

@gordslater 23 күн бұрын

Nope, I don't want you to do a vid on the 300. BUT DO SEVERAL MORE ON THE TROOPY !!!!!

@Got4wheels 26 күн бұрын

I have absolutely no need for one of these in my life, but I'm so glad that they exist! I'd love a Troopy! That V8 derv makes a sweet sweet burble, I'd like to see you drive the 300 series Jonny, I wonder if Toyota have got the balance right with comfort and utilitarianism. If anyone can, its Toyota

@stemcleeds 28 күн бұрын

Leaf spring camera. NOICE

@MrHiggim 28 күн бұрын

Sorry - I read that wrong - thinking it was a new Smith & Sniff catchphrase “Leaf spring camera Nonce”! 😂

@petermapstone9684 26 күн бұрын

I have a 79 series ute. Sure it’s a bit tractorish at times but it doesn’t ask for much and it’s happy to work hard. The utilitarian interior is hard wearing and a bit retro. Just put on some AC/DC and move on. Not everyone’s cup of tea but it does what it says on the box.

@markmccallum8256 28 күн бұрын

Superb video Jonny! Absolutely love the 70 series. Driven a Hilux for 20 years and always lust over a Landcruiser (Prado) - didn’t really know too much about the 70s but will defo be checking them out 👏👍

@geofftuck7347 28 күн бұрын

I love my 79 series, bought it new in 2018 and it’s been going strong from day 1 and I can’t imagine ever selling it. Thanks for the brilliant review Jonny, keep up the great work mate. CMTMB ❤ P.S. - I’d love to hear your thoughts on the 300 Series

@jamespotts9836 28 күн бұрын

Superior Engineering here does a coil spring rear conversion... You can get anything for them.. portal axles, gvm upgrade 6" lift etc. The G wagon professional that were sold here, the ute carries more than the LandCruiser.. Ask me if you have a question about LandCruisers

@johngibson3837 27 күн бұрын

Are superior in Oz mate

@gooseturbo6087 24 күн бұрын

That straight 6 1HZ engine in the troopy is an amazing engine. Its the non turbo version of the old 80 series engine.

@aaryeshg.6526 27 күн бұрын

Here in Dubai, Toyota sells these in pickup form (79 series in 2 door or 4 door) but only with 2 engines: 4.0L V6 (the engine in high trim Prados) 4.2L inline-6 diesel like the one you drove, but diesel is rare here. Unfortunately, it can be only bought as a commercial vehicle, not for private use. So, as an alternative, people buy the Y61 Nissan Patrol Super Safari. Those are bought in SUV form (both 3 door and 5 door). The pickup version is available, but it's only for commercial use. These have a petrol 4.8L inline-6. No diesel here. It comes with a 5 speed manual or 5 speed automatic. The Patrol is just awesome. It's like buying a brand new car but it's from the '90s. It has that charm that only a few will understand just like the LC70/79. It's not exactly cheap to buy, they drink petrol like there's no tomorrow, but its got simplicity, reliability and has decent aftermarket support.

@cornishrider 28 күн бұрын

Yes please drive the new one, used to do lots of towing with Defender/Disco 3 so if I had the requirement definitely a Series 70, I think the all round simplicity is great, buy once, by right and it would see me out!

@georgewade278 27 күн бұрын

Excellent video Jonny. I bloody love that these types of cars are still on sale well done Toyota. This is what the world needs more of, simplicity.

@overland_adventure_nz 27 күн бұрын

In New Zealand the Land Cruiser 70 series had a waiting list of over 3 years. I tried to place an order for one over 3 and a half years ago but the back order books had closed. Luckily with the new 2024 model auto coming out there was a number of cancelled back orders and with the planets and stars aligned I was lucky enough to purchase one of the very last in New Zealand Land Cruiser 78 Troopy V8 manual transmission for myself. PS the Troopy in New Zealand comes only as a two seater. ❤❤❤

@TheLateBrakeShow 27 күн бұрын

3yrs?

@overland_adventure_nz 27 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow yes over 3 years waiting for one, with some models having been over 4 years in the case of the 78 Troopy as all the New Zealand and Australia Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series are made in Japan on the low production assembly line. I believe some of the ones you looked at and drove may have been made in Portugal .

@TheChrisloot 28 күн бұрын

Hi Jonny, I have a 1996 90 series Landcruiser Prado a Japanese import that I use as a daily driver it's my second a form of madness made me sell the first one ! This one is coming to the grave with me! They are a fantastic go anywhere do anything car bulletproof build quality.

@CalumRaasay 28 күн бұрын

I'd love one of these, though even where I live up in the highlands of Scotland I just know I still wouldn't ever be able to do enough with it to justify all that capability! Incredible vehicles though.

@user-qh2fl4wr2y 26 күн бұрын

Dident know that these were still being made . Love it old school will definitely be looking out for one.

@robinhadley 27 күн бұрын

When Travis said "No electronics at all" I just smiled with approval 😀😎

@LordBass 6 күн бұрын

Wild that Toyota still has a part number for a brand new AM-only radio. Haven't seen a new AM-only radio in the US since the late '80s.

@michaelj3282 28 күн бұрын

79 series crew class V8 pick up, manual V8 available in rhd, costs approx GBP45,000 in the UAE.

@johnantonine4505 28 күн бұрын

In RHD

@bigladdan 28 күн бұрын

Absolutely love the 70 series, I would have one in a heartbeat if I could afford one. You've obvs driven that new one can't wait to see that reviewed.