2018-2019 Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series: Detailed review (POV)

2018-2019 Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series: Detailed review (POV). Head over to performancedrive.com.au/video-2018-2019-toyota-landcruiser-78-series-detailed-review-2520/ for more.
2018-2019 Toyota LandCruiser 78 Series Troop Carrier
4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8
151kW and 430Nm
Five-speed manual, part-time rear-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
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[@hpan4401]

Strongly recommend Toyota introduce this series to Canada and United States, we love it and need it !

[@mdogzino]

Mostly likely won't meet safety and emissions standards as stated in the video.

[@longdongjohn6588]

And considering they're manual only and the US is so auto-only that we see repeat videos of carjackers trying to steal manual cars, getting stumped when they realize they can't drive it and running off. Anyway, the 200 series only sold, what, 3k units last year? It's financially not worth engineering an auto only 70 series that meets all the safety and emissions criteria just for you. Just like it's not worth Ford/Dodge/Chevrolet's time to engineer factory RHD versions of their trucks just for Australia.

[@phalanx3803]

what you need is to get a LC79 duel cab and make it into a 6X6 like kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHLJmHyBnpqZZ5o

[@jwcross6110]

Big LC the reason that only 3k units sold has more to do with the fact that new models cost nearly 90k.... you don’t have many people who can go drop that kind of coin. That’s also why the secondary market for 100 AND 200 Series is so crazy hot right now. People really want LC’s but they can’t afford new ones

[@phalanx3803]

@@longdongjohn6588 thay already sell American style pickup's here and the cost around $100k for petrol they dont seam to be selling desile ones

[@jimbojones2457]

They're an absolute beast mate. I bought a brand new 79 series dual cab GXL December '18. Literally nothing stops it. And if it does, engage either rear or both diff locks and just walk out. Beautiful to drive and i totally agree it's a real driver's car. You feel the road. Thanks for a great video on the cruiser.

[@GdaySport]

It's sad that old school vehicles like this are being banished from production. I mean there are still people that don't want the smoothed over plastic fantastic look, the constant bonging chime to tell you your door is open or key is in the ignition, self parking function, lane departure guidance, collision avoidance technology, traction control, etc, etc. All some people want is a no frills truck with a half descent engine and transmission with two solid axles that does not shit a brick the first time you load it up.

[@xnova5]

I think the problem is that not enough people want them, at least here in the U.S. not a jeep fan myself but im glad that we still have at least one truck with solid axles front and rear that is still being sold new.

[@INTOTH3LIGHT]

the problem is also making them survive north american crash test ratings

[@paulsouth4794]

For what they are they should be cheeper .

[@GdaySport]

@@paulsouth4794 I can understand how it feels like they should be given they are "basic" , but plastic is cheap, and these "safety" gismos are also cheap, but strong engine and bullet proof drive trains are made of more expensive materials and in fairly significant quantity and need to be properly engineered. Its not something you can pop out of a plastic mould every 10 seconds like what makes up most modern cars nowadays.

[@JakemanSnakeman302]

I remember when they were still offering the y61/gr patrol it was like the land cruiser 70 series last competitor but even then it was becoming abit more luxury based and the defender was also there for awhile (btw i'm in australia and here they made the y61 till 2016 or so)

[@jessek9985]

Love this car.. one of my favourite cars to drive in manual, I hope Toyota doesn't seize production.. at least update the safety and emissions rather than killing off a legend.

[@philg2468]

Yeah, won't be killed off which is why Toyota Australia invested heavily to get the 79series up to 5star ANCAP (for mining and Govt), and added the DPF etc to make it Euro5 on emissions. Disappointing that the Troopie and Dual cab and 76 are not the same 5star Ancap, but historically they are a safe vehicle through sheer mass and front airbags.

[@longdongjohn6588]

I can see this lasting until 2025-2030. Look at all the changes they've made essentially just for the Australian market: - The facelift and front axle widening in 2008 to fit the Euro-4 compliant V8 (and the fact they still haven't fitted a matching wider rear axle - The 2010 dash upgrade to fit dual airbags - The 2013 installation of ABS with a unique program for the 70 series - 2016's Euro 5 updates and redesign of the 5 speed transmission. - 2016's Safety upgrades, fitting traction control and ESP with a unique program for the 70 series - The addition of curtain airbags and additional chassis reinforcement in the single cab ute to score a 5 star ANCAP rating. - The restyling of the bonnet for the dual benefits of increased airflow to the intercooler and better pedestrian impact protection. It's clearly worth their while to keep it selling here as long as possible. I can't see a full replacement coming until they're forced to electrify it. It's Toyota we're talking about here. They're the epitome of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

Yeah

[@mertkocabas7604]

Everyone in conflict zones wants one of these to turn into a technical. They can't kill it

[@skylovescars69420]

It’s 2023, and it’s been revised with some new safety features and a bigger payload. This thing has a long time left!

[@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS]

I like this type of review No BS. No vlogs, straight into it.

[@JT-fn4eu]

Toyota Troop carriers are honestly the greatest vehicle ever made . They are absolute beasts ... especially for camping , cruising long distance ... off road touring etc .... they just go go go go go go and they fucking love it . 🙏

[@mikewest712]

Another american here. These are the perfect vehicle for true toyota guys. it combines all of the old simple reliable bits with modern bells and whistles.

[@philg2468]

With a Troopie, you are buying a lifestyle, not just a vehicle.

[@MickiDracing]

A very uncomfortable lifestyle

[@lukehindle4680]

with the exeption of the dash. its identical inside to my 75 series haha. i like that Toyota has stuck with the vintage look, its not everyones cup of tea but i like it.

[@lucasspiros]

Toughness, fiability, one of the best model ever made from Toyota. ' old school '💪🔛🔝📽️

[@BDB-ji1ui]

Love this Vehicle so much. The mother of all SUV's. The best offroad and strongest truck of all times. I wish they introduced this to CANADA, won't buy anything else but this for the rest of life. Powerful SUV

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

I love the Toyota Land Cruiser 70, one of my dream cars to own. Or a dream truck. If there is an embodiment of the toughness of the Nokia 3310, it is this thing. The Land Cruiser 70.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

shame they don't sell them here

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

Americans think the 4Runner is old-school, until they see this.

[@r.d.9399]

I'm an American and want this sold in the U.S. now!

[@r.d.9399]

@@sergiupuscasu2496 I do believe it's overpriced but it's more useful than anything on the market

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

@@r.d.9399 it's also more reliable and easier to repair than anything else on the market.

[@canuckfobroader9553]

Us Canadians would buy these without a question.

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

@@canuckfobroader9553 but you can import them, right?

[@Karlos247]

Thankyou for your help/video. I just bought one. Excellent review. Cheers. B-).

[@borkonikolcic6260]

I am rubicon fan and I do sell for Dodge Jeep. But' this 78' I would buy without thinking twice. As soon as I've seen front diff lock' that's it. This would be the Best overlander period. For rock crawling Rubicon. My rubicon 3.6 is 7.6 seconds 0-60mph, but lacks payload and large fuel tank. Again' I like this 78 Land cruiser.

[@ryanmartinage]

I would make irresponsible financial decisions if this was in the USA. Have a like sir for the amazing Toyota.

[@khovuwamathenge9877]

Thanks alot a great 5 star review and commentary

[@JimTom.]

i agree the 70 series landcruiser have to be my favourites too, they look awesome and are just a great car, also the 90 series prado.

[@Averagemanfitness]

Awesome review mate

[@ianparsons849]

Great review, fantastic and reliable 4wd. Just wish there were more tyre options for the 225/95 R16 size. And a 6 speed transmission would be nice.

[@johndiaz7240]

Great review ,reminiscent of my 60 series .

[@Titanium308]

Great review, thank you.

[@warrensmith8258]

Ive got a 2018 76. love it.

[@CarlosTrejoAgs]

I just love this truck 😎👌♥️

[@mylesajkay5336]

These series and the pick up series are famous in Papua New Guinea. Bcoz of the rough roads and terrains. Dude, these cars are awesome.

[@nedkelly6983]

The only 4x4 in the world where you go hunt for extreme conditions

[@philg2468]

I enjoyed your review, but the steering is like that because it is recirculating ball (old school) not rack and pinion. So you don't get steering rack failures. Secondly, best not to tell people to engage 4wd on bitumen because this vehicle has a fully locking centre diff which locks as soon as you pull the transfer lever into H4.

[@dslinker2001]

awesome vid!!

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Good intelligent review thankyou.

[@paulforti9847]

Steering is because of recirculating ball type steering. Very common in solid axel vehicles. Same in Jeep Wrangler and Suzuki jimny.

[@mozartheart2958]

Great review. fantastic car!

[@notmadnomad7835]

there is a jack at the back left side inside a removable panel. These are made into campers, so a bed cupboards etc installed. you can create your dream tourer that will go nearly anywhere. the only limit is your imagination and budget. Got to love the Troopy :) Ohh by the way, your blue Troopy is commonly called a Bloopy. "TOA"

[@inovartesmedialdainovartes2041]

Nice review of my dream car!

[@alexs3187]

Dream bigger lol

[@canuckfobroader9553]

I am so angry we can't get these in Canada. The wife and I would love a wagon. I would spend all the money on one. Great review!!

[@enricofumi8072]

great car, here in europe is very expensive to import. hope toyota keep updating and doesn't stop production.

[@ktkl68]

Had no idea Toyota makes brand new from factory. Always thought these were old.

[@sakarbik7535]

People love it. I do. It's a very great SUV... More than this!

[@daveg5574]

I dunno about other countries but here in kenya the left rear side is usually cut out to make a 3rd door which I feel is much better when wanting to gain access to the rear seats

[@T25de]

Looks great!

[@DavidMGKiza]

Troop Carrier is my favorite vehicle.

[@mattprior8442]

Much better and no nonse than current SUV offroaders !

[@raadyusuf6763]

Dream car honestly

[@kanshityadav2841]

I hope Toyota starts selling these wonderfull beautifully built sturdy beasts in India, they still look so much appealing.

[@dbkshampoo]

Beautiful and simple

[@chrisc5757]

I am AMAZED you can buy this vehicle in Australia. So jealous!

[@PaulAndersonAndo]

Love my 17 76 wagon such a good rig,you might not get fancy stuff but the cruiser will get you anywhere 👍

[@deanabrozki286]

Paul Anderson my favourite, and my goal to own one this year. I really hope Toyota isn’t going to stop making them.

[@JohnSmith-dj5gf]

This LC Troopy would be perfect for overlanding here in New Mexico, USA!

[@gxxxbxxx2858]

I have a 2016 troopy for work which has done almost 200000 km driving on Central road and tracks at speed between Yulara and Laverton, forget buying any other vehicle. I'd gladly pay the extra for the amount of times I've had to go off the corrugated road for an oncoming roadtrain / sleeping camel at 100kms. They're a slightly rough ride but capable and reliable.

[@sierracharlie7293]

Saw a bunch of Troopies tip onto their side in Africa, on some pretty rough tracks. The Wagon gives a ton of space and a bit harder to tip it over.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

Huh

[@stephenmanley4097]

Love the 70 series land cruisers, built to last

[@daveg5574]

I wonder Y they are not building modern vehicles of these kind

[@XerxesTheGreatOne]

WE NEED THIS TOYOTA IN CANADA!

[@robertmurray2417]

Looks like a well done restoration But a great vehicle to own

[@lilfatbvm]

I have the habit to use the 2014 version of this SUV. Such a great and reliable vehicle. Our version have a second door opener to allow rear seat's passenger open the door plus 2 range on seats (bench) in the trunk. We have a joke about this car saying that if there is a place where this car can't drive you to, it's means that u r a fake driver.lol

[@riamriam6758]

Finally a Review! Only vehicle I'm looking to buy new and no one wants to review it. Thanks!

[@rforracemode5846]

Don't waste your precious 80k. Choose wisely.

[@riamriam6758]

Lachlan Tresham if you can refer me to another vehicle of similar capability and practicality that's not a Land Rover I will consider. For what I'm looking at, the 78 is the only rig I can consider. I need a large vehicle that I will use overland for driving around Australia then take to South Asia, up to Russia, across to the UK, round Europe and into the Middle East before heading back to Asia and then Australia. I will live out of the rig with a roof top conversion and do plenty of tracks the standard road travellers van can cannot. The troopy is the best option and nothing from my research comes close apart from a Land Rover which I'm not willing to learn to work with the engine as Toyota is more common and if any major issues come up, most mechanics around the world can work with a Toyota engine over a Land Rover engine. If you have any ideas of a rig that can compete with the practicality then please let me know. But until then, troopy is the way to go, and I want brand new as I will clock over 150k+ kms on my first tour before I go to North America then South America after I return adding another 150k+ kms to the clock. Toyota engine is good for longevity and reliability with good power and the size is what I need to live out of for all weather I will face.. Also to add, I have no major limitations of costs for modifications to the extent of 50ish grand. Diff correction, portals, clutch, engine/turbo work, suspension, wheels/tyres, electrics, roof conversion etc Plus a trailer to carry my quad and extra equipment. And still I think 80k is fair price for what you get. Not many other brands offer luxuries like lockers and a v8.... In Australia, other than Land Rover. Thanks👍🏻

[@rforracemode5846]

@@riamriam6758 See the thing is if you put a rooftop tent on top of your trooper it won't help fuel economy and it makes it more top heavy. I don't hate the troopy I just think you could find something better to do it in Like a Dodge Ram 1500 for 80k.

[@rforracemode5846]

@@riamriam6758 Search up a Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel and look at how practical they are. They are the things that are taking over Australia.

[@riamriam6758]

Lachlan Tresham it's a ute tho. If I needed a ute I would go for a 79, ranger, or navara. People only go for troopy for the body style. And a Dodge Ram is worse for fuel economy than a troopy. Fuel and fuel prices is not an issue. Plus you can live inside a troopy and not a ram. Only choices I have really are defender with no back seats, 4x4 hiace. I'm not going for a ute because the weight and practicality of a canopy is no where near the benefits of the troopy with a roof top tent. I see where your coming from with the ram being a good vehicle and slowly taking over Aus but in this case the troopy still holds is value in the market of being "one of a kind" in the 4wheeling market, especially for the extreme Overlanding scene. Most Aussie overlanders who to offshore option for troop carriers because nothing can compete unless your wel up to date with modern Land Rover engines, which is slim to none. Toyota is far easier to deal with and work on compared to anything else in this class of vehicle and like I say, only a 4x4 hiace would be viable for consideration, just the off-road capabilities you cannot compare to the troopy... Appreciate the input though!! Anything helps.. Iv got 2 years before I leave so plenty of time to decide before I need a good year for modifications to be done.

[@tresabros3783]

This guy didn't say anything about engine. I find that so funny .In my apinion this is best car ever made by human kind.

[@PDriveTV]

Didn't say anything about the engine? Did you not see the section from 12.02

[@asdrgy]

I am so envy Australian now. From Canada

[@shyguy6599]

these are my dream car

[@journeymanfrosty8895]

This is a great truck compared to the 8,000 lb 5.7 V8 land yacht they sell here in America. While more luxurious it’s also 90k and again, weighs EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS.

[@adolfadolfo5295]

Toyota land Cruiser 70 series heavy-duty the best of the best 4×4,💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍, i❤️❤️❤️car, 🎥👍👍👍👍👍

[@symmetry08]

Being sensitized is truly real phenomenon in modern cars. It feels like you get into a mini vacuum chamber which isolate you so much that you numb to reality and do not interact with outside event as much as when wind is blowing stronger, so that you can predict what to do when you get to the destination or how engaging the environment is and so forth of reality nature. Another side to modern cars is that, because of safety, the belt line is required to be up in some threshold of sight but when you sit in vehicle which is already so tall and your windows are in your-waistline, it is enjoyable to have niceties actually - from old days of sun shade without active shading materials, due to windows overall down-low.

[@iseeu2002]

Damn that would be a nice truck for the US. They should sell it here and I would for sure buy one.

[@AquaMarine1000]

On a new Landcruiser steering play means the steering box deeds adjustment, this takes about a minute with a spanner. This is why Landcruisers are simple and easy to maintain.

[@januudaifamily9781]

Wow. Very nice car

[@marlonm396]

I love those vehicles; however, it is unfortunate they don't come to the U.S.A. How much is something like overseas?

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I love it! Wish the sold it in North America!

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

Toyota land Cruiser 70(71 76,78,79) series heavy-duty the best of the best 4×4💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍, i❤️❤️❤️car, 🎥👍👍👍👍👍

[@amoskuzmich3671]

Без шуток - Машина моей мечты!

[@sellers8922]

See if you can find one on toyota Australia website or the 79 Series dual cab.

[@HASAWI514]

There’s no way Toyota stop the production of this car ... it have huge popularity in the meddle east

[@NANGSGARAGE]

I like it 👍

[@AgentMrX7]

I want this car but I feel like it would be a crime not to drive outdoors. I love the old school style and size of the vehicle. Just want to drive it around the city haha

[@winstonchua9968]

If I may correct, this is a 78 which is a part of the 70 “series”. 78 is a “specific” model, not a series.

[@VEEZER1]

When I hit the lotto I'm flying a few to the states so my family and I can go wheeling together.

[@VEEZER1]

@@m.youtube.com-rlottowinnersdontregshit#

[@mahirweinnocent1004]

I wish I could afford this beast.

[@bluecent]

I do love the 1970’s Corona inspired interior!

[@v8motorhead]

Lol

[@fakih121]

Why can't we have these. Are the safety and emissions requirements that much more stringent in the US over Europe and Australia?

[@MrCarGuy]

If Toyota was able to sell these in the U.S. with the 1UR-FE they would sell ridiculously fast.

[@fortis619]

We need these in the states

[@terrificspokesman7416]

I think you should do a double cab 79 if you can.

[@xnopyt13]

Is it just me or is this thing way more practical and is at least as capable as the wrangler?

[@danpatrick5944]

We need this in the US ....for real American Men

[@ismailtopa3671]

The US has too much regulations that Toyota doesn't want to go through. Add to that the useless features every car reviewer in America cry about, like telescopic steering wheel adjustment to ass heater/massage for the driver.

[@danpatrick5944]

Ismail Topa ... so true

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

@@asif9700 But I agree upon the fact that Toyota is trying to not have sales for the Land Cruiser in the US. In Japan, the top spec model is $60k. That's the base price in most other countries.

[@alexs3187]

Asif you can be racist against people. Not wanting to buy a Toyota doesn’t make someone a racist, you moron.

[@sergiupuscasu2496]

Alex S wow, let’s not throw insults at each other. It is true that many American customers only buy American vehicles, and they don’t want to hear anything about “imports” as they call them. The funny part is that some of those “imports” are built in the US, and some American cars are actually imported across the border from Mexico, Canada or even some South American countries.

[@-Bigjordan]

Tanks

[@MrCrowart]

And the rear diff is still shorter than the front wheel track

[@Starlesslemon]

We need cars like this in America. I want a 2019 Jeep XJ Cherokee

[@larrylooney4495]

Junk

[@999mrkhaled]

This is overlander favourite 4x4

[@TheRealUnconnected]

Nooooo don’t stop making these Toyota,!!! I need like three more years before I can afford one.

[@noahjbarr]

I understand the naming now on the 70 etc

[@grantkerr2971]

“Not sure what you’d put in the back here” “better of in the wagon version” mate obviously you don’t remote,camp, tour, etc etc...... Wagons are ALWAYS challenged for enough cargo space........not the troopy.

[@Antons19891]

Grant, I was waiting for someone else to pick up on that ridiculous point made. I also own a troopy and my wife and I need all the space for a 12 month road trip, towing a caravan on a half trip around Australia. The Troopy does it all so well, nothing against the wagon.

[@connorbesson488]

I love this car and it’s other variants tops to Toyota for keeping this it’s a perfect example of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it I think they should bring some new models in to save it a bit like rugged hybrid system or electric. These are the perfect car for Australia still as they are durable and the environments that these cars go in it’s good not having all the extra bullshite in the car to go wrong if it gets submerged like heated seats etc Toyota is the only manufacture still producing a car for the aus and nz market like this, I wish Toyota would expand this to their markets and change the engine out there is no need for the thirsty v8 anymore really as I said above change to a 6 cup and a turbo variant with a possible hybrid drive train to push the boundaries in this cars segment I would assume an agricultural segment vehicle would gain certain con sessions in euro and us markets

[@YUPbI4_YUPOB]

My dream car! Natural old school! Here in Russia its very hi price ~70-75k$! Both lockers works only whith 4x4 Low range mode?

[@gabyherrmann9894]

Both lockers work in all conditions, not only in low range mode

[@TheTamashek]

The 78 is better than the 76 wagon coz it's got a longer wheelbase , so better ride quality

[@GanGoz]

Glad you like the vehicle, there is alot about the Troopy to love. The technically incorrect info in this review was just paiful to listen to. Get a subject matter expert if you don't know what you are describing.

[@pisethloek531]

this good

[@alwinbenjamin]

🔥❤️‍🔥

[@largesoda1729]

If they sold this at a lower price point by removing the extra luxuries, it would become a great car for the Philippines especially after Isuzu and Mitsubishi cancelled their Crosswind and Adventure models respectively.

[@Antons19891]

The Troopy doesnt have too many luxuries, compared to what?

[@martinkaijage7140]

The unsensitivity is to avoid rolling off the road cuz its a tall car n humans tend to forget that there not a sports car so while overtaking u wouldnt rollover the road at high speeds

[@gxxxbxxx2858]

the centre of gravity is not that high though they can feel like your leaning too much, its just that the CoG is lower than the seat.

[@martinkaijage7140]

@@gxxxbxxx2858 Aerodynamics play a huge role too the top part of the car is very high and the car isnt wide enough but these factors contribute to the cars instability driving very fast while thers a lot of air blowing towards you and you wanna be wreckles while overtaking in very tight space would lead to a dangerous accident

[@fathomtheundertaker4356]

3:09 Can still order a new one as of Feb 28 2022 in Aus

[@Mbinga-pe4co]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@millardkeyes5187]

That is NOT a snorkel- just a modified raised air intake and Toyota would never approve of its being called a snorkel or used as such.

[@antonhofmann1796]

It doesn't matter if you call it a snorkel or a raised air intake, Nissan for instance markets their snorkels as a "snorkel", but with adding "Essential for Dry and Dusty conditions" and a wading depth of 70cm, the same depth for the GU Patrol with and without snorkel. The LC7x wading depth is 70cm, even with a fully sealed snorkel it's 70cm because it's also limited by the axle and gearbox ventilation and exposure of electric parts and i would not recommend to go over the limits set by toyota without alteration of such parts. Just throwing a safari snorkel on it and calling it a day is not how it's done. Even on the safari snorkel website you will not find a single word about water crossings and higher wading dephts.

[@riamriam6758]

Anyone know ANYTHING about the 78 possibly NOT being continued after 2019?... Are there an discussions or concerns about the continuation of production?...

[@tonya6403]

I would like to know as well