It’s Good!? Four Cylinders & Automatic (Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series 2024 Review)

[@JEMtubed]

This is the most well thought out and thorough review I've watched in years. Well done

[@chasingcars]

Thank you.

[@dj-two-timing-timmy]

Every time someone buys one of these I swear Toyota pisses themselves laughing all the way to the bank.

[@Warex06]

The owner can also piss themselves laughing driving the truck 20 years and a million KM later

[@dj-two-timing-timmy]

@@Warex06 after they have corrected the track, upgraded the clutch, enshrined the alternator in protection from the elements and all the other Myriad of things you have to upgrade to make it a passable vehicle for those million km

[@bryaname6644]

​@@dj-two-timing-timmyhave you bought the new one?

[@JohnWilliams-nr3vi]

The V8 was slow, clunky and just plain undrivable like a donkey cart. It only made sense if you had a farm in outback Australia.

[@philg2468]

Superb review by somene who understands what the 70series is about. And great you emphasised the importance of a wider torque band with the V8. I have no doubt the fuel consumption of the V8 will be better in the tough slow going and when pulling a lot of weight because that is what I see now when doing trips in my manual V8 Troopy alongside friends driving the 2.8 prado auto. I expect the oil pan was changed to accommodate the live front axle. The 76 wagon rear springs are considerably shorter than the 78 Troopy and 79 cab-chassis - usually means harsher ride. I doubt it still has fewer leafs because the GVM of the 76 increased by 400+kgs last year.

[@davidruslan3533]

Nice review! I just snuck in with an order for the V8 a few weeks before they closed the order book. Still waiting, 1 year and 8 months on. I love my V8s and manual transmissions so wouldn't touch the 2.8 four cylinder, but can definitely see the appeal this would have to older folk who are tired of shifting (or the younger ones who've never learnt) and those wanting to save on fuel and the ridiculous V8 registration fees. Turning off that lane departure rubbish every. single. time. is going to get old quickly but I'm really looking forward to finally owning one. Pity about the rear wheel track, shame on Toyota for not rectifying it after all these years. But them's the breaks. Gotta take the good with the bad and when it comes to the 70 series, there's plenty of the good.

[@ihanatorresvanderupora451]

Import from South Africa 🇿🇦 they right handed as well otherwise you will wait all your life because in Australia 🇦🇺 they in so much demand

[@davidruslan3533]

@@ihanatorresvanderupora451 Actually a couple of days after I wrote my comment, Toyota advised me that the truck has arrived. But after a 20 month wait, they’ve slapped an eye watering price rise on it.

[@dilshankoenig8798]

This 4 cylinder 70 series cannot beat the V8 version of 70 series, not even close. But this 4cyl will surely fill the market gap. 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.

[@tonydoggett7627]

From a engineering perspective. The 500Nm 2.8 TD has more torque than the average Chev V8, 197Nm to 515Nm depending on the year. How? A: diesels have a higher compression ratio. 🦘

[@Beng177]

@@tonydoggett7627 what u on about

[@tonydoggett7627]

@@Beng177 mechanical engineering for vehicle efficiency. It’s all about Torque with minimal losses. I have full load tested and worked on large turbo intercooled V12 & V16 diesel generators for many years. I own two auto TD Toyota 4WD’s and two manual tractors.

[@Beng177]

@@tonydoggett7627 Yeah - but like, no one mentioned anything about a chev V8 or torque. You are certainly correct though :)

[@tonydoggett7627]

@@Beng177 my point is V8 people knock the 2.8 TD four cylinder, but a 500Nm engine coupled with a torque converter, 6 quick selecting gear ratios keeping the engine on boost, would meet 99% of drivers needs.

[@andrewiverach659]

Some nice filming of the landscape in this one.

[@skulkloe]

Great to see the Toyota bean counters maximising the efforts to do the absolute bare minimum to bring this ancient rig into the 19th century.

[@brownhairydog6472]

It's what people want. Waiting lists for years.

[@A861967]

Not even the 19th century 😂

[@deanrwilson]

100% and not sure they have achieved that by the way

[@A861967]

@@deanrwilson it’s the Toyota way, slow progress makes sure that 1 day they get it right 😄

[@christianlitsch1320]

Sold my 79 series for more than I paid for it , bought a new modern dual cab which is faster , more comfortable , more fuel efficient and a generally much nicer drive......and still bloody miss my 79 series.

[@michaelsecomb4115]

Interesting how some people can't give up the idea a V8 is best, despite all the evidence. A well-designed smaller motor is not necessarily more stressed than a low-revving V8. Its all about design and maintenance. Why buy an engine which uses up to 25l/100kms when towing when the smaller engine only uses about 15l/100km and does a better job in most situations?

[@cyclemoto8744]

Unlike others, well done for discussing the rpm range relative to power and torque figures. Unbelievable that most reviews ovelook this crucial piece of information. Cheers

[@chasingcars]

Much appreciated!

[@grandyhynes1636]

I have an 87 model and it still drives like new . Good machine

[@Pkari]

2.8’s Fuel efficiency and payload have really caught my attention. I’m thinking Africa overland use - negligible towing, long remote routes, bad fuel in some places. That extra range and payload could be quite handy. Reliability wouldn’t be an issue - hiluxes are everywhere so a bush mechanic can deal with it. V8 is sweet but 2.8 could make more sense.

[@hi9580]

Unless you stay in South Africa, modern diesel (includes new LC70 series) doesn't work in Africa as they require clean fuel which isn't available in most parts of Africa. You want a petrol vehicle with good parts availability in multiple African countries such as Jeep Wrangler. Or an old (before 1996) diesel that doesn't require clean fuel.

[@Pkari]

@@hi9580 while I agree on diesel issues, it's not that bad nowadays. In many big towns (speaking mostly for Eastern Africa) you can get good diesel and that's why I mentioned additional range being attractive (to get to good diesel, skip the questionable pumps). A 1HZ LC70/LC105 would be the fail safe diesel option in the bush, or a 1HD LC80, there are sooo many out there. I however find the appeal of modern engines so big especially for power on the open road that I would be willing to "risk it" given Toyota reliability and service reach. If you have done long climbs up Rift Valley escarpments with a fully laden 1HZ I'm sure you know what I mean...lots of noise and trucker pace. Price - the petrol options like an old Mitsubishi Pajero (Africa spec) are also very much on my mind. Given the lower purchase price the fuel math adds up. I would totally avoid the petrol Prado in this category - lethargic, overpriced. Weight - with thirstier petrols the problem of range also creeps in mostly due to weight...carrying all that extra fuel puts many LC100s and Prados that I've seen well over GVM. I'm no fan of heavy cars and would wish to never need a GVM upgrade - to me it's a big liability when driving solo (or without a convoy). That's another big reason the new 2.8 LC70 sounds appealing. Jeeps - would love to know more about their parts availability e.g. which generation/versions are the most covered. I have very limited experience with them in the african bush.

[@ahmedlunat1248]

@@hi9580 Not true, I stay in Zambia and have used diesel hilux and cruiser for years . Nothing wrong with our diesel.

[@christianlitsch1320]

​​@@PkariTrouble with Jeep is reliability issues.... they're bloody terrible , & in Australia , are now on par with Landrover for most time spent on the back of trucks.

[@Pkari]

@@ahmedlunat1248 which diesel engine? That’s an important piece of info if you could add it. This video was about the new generation of engines, I guess some are euro 5-6, whereas in Africa we often have the option to buy euro 2-4 diesels new from Toyota/Isuzu/etc. The latter are very tolerant to poorer fuel and I would not mind fuelling them upcountry. The former - I would only fuel in the cities and largest towns at the premium petrol stations.

[@macguru9999]

I would get the 2.8 because i dont need to tow a big caravan, but i can understand why some would prefer it

[@pinorkal]

History shows us Toyota is has achieve durability and reliability in all it's products not just the land Cruiser. No one whether in the urban environment or 1000's km from help wants to break down. If you want style over substance buy a Land Rove or Jeep!

[@Afriqueleblanq]

That's beyond its expiry date with twenty or thirty years by now. Perception, not fact, keeps it alive, sadly.

[@butchfajardo8832]

I wish we were given a choice if we want a V8, or other engines. And with turbo or not.

[@manyuhahulisani2091]

Let me guess they didn't correct the rear track width.?

[@chasingcars]

No they did not

[@iandavies766]

maybe one day they will find the sweet spot and put a 6 cylinder in it with plenty of low down torque , that has plenty of bearings on the crankshaft , oh thats right they did once

[@motorsportfreak1]

According to Toyota in their own words, the 2.8 equals or exceeds the torque of the 4.5 V8 from 1400-3400rpm. That might be difficult for people to understand when they see that the 2.8 peak torque of 500nm is listed as 1600-2800rpm. But note the word peak. So when it’s not at its peak 500nm at 1600-2800rpm. It may be at 430nm at say 1200rpm, thus equals the peak torque of the V8 and exceeds from 1600rpm. Also note Toyota claim the 2.8 makes 150kW at 3000rpm to 3400rpm. The V8 is strictly at 3400rpm.

[@va6597]

As a real-time embedded software developer with 30+ years of experience who also was involved in the development one of the iconic Australian product (I just don’t want to name it here) I would buy a car with minimum electronics in it. This days ECU is unavoidable (but I also had experience developing one for Freescale) so I must accept it for its simplicity (and it’s really simple piece of silicon, by today’s standards). As for the rest - it’s “no go”. For this very reason the last car I ever bought was 2021 Troopy and it will take me right to the nearby cemetery together with my manual winding mechanical watch. The only thing I miss in my Troopy is sixth gear, but never can have everything in life.

[@hi9580]

Aftermarket transmission?

[@va6597]

@@hi9580 Never ever. All my cars in last 20 years are manual (also called mechanical).

[@vc8160]

@@va6597bahahaha aren’t you the legend? Not all heroes wear capes!

[@jamespavier1624]

The 79 with the 200 series v8 200 KW and the auto box or a 6 speed manual. that is the one they should build.

[@BenjaminKuso-op6ob]

We got the new 70 series here in PNG with the 1hz manual

[@zoezoe610]

They will be good for a farm truck but towing a large van they will struggle. Loaded with a canopy and accessories will affect them too.

[@YudiSeomangal-pi2gq]

Hi, I am not sure whether the 2.8 diesel will manage hard work, like what the v8 diesel can do effortlessly, at low speeds without blowing the turbo.

[@johnedds2327]

It's unforgiveable IMO that Toyota neglects to install airbags in the rear seats; the old VW Amarok was panned for the same deficiency. Parents who carry kids in this vehicle are not doing the right thing by their kids. Ordinary handling, a wheezy old V8 and the dynamics of a rock really restricts it use to farm or commercial pursuits.

[@word1901]

yeah the jeep wrangler/gladiator are equally dangerous family vehicles but a run of the mill publically educated pleb probably loves the idea of saddling up the kids in the cruiser and driving it has hard as possible

[@charles8425]

It's all about status, culture, and the Toyota name. Has nothing to do with safety, but I agree it should be heavily criticised for these deficiencies.

[@deanrwilson]

Agreed 100% however it's also important to note the the strength of the vehicle in side impact scenarios vs an air bag only protection environment. Also the distance the passenger sits from the impact point. Air Bags are a proven protection mechanism but they are only one. Certainly not defending the lack of Airbags and cutting corners, Toyota are famous for that. The most famous being the 2005 Hilux which came with one dashboard drink holder for the driver but none for the front passenger. The cut out was there and $20 later Retail you could add the drink holder yourself after market. Seriously.!.. Toyota hanging on to their reliability and re-sale value, if that ever disappears they are in trouble.

[@stevenbrown2401]

How many times has you airbags gone off in your driving career? Probably never

[@arboghast8505]

Do you know why it's called 70 Series? Because it's equipments are in the 70s.

[@nevininni2709]

A 70's model Landcruiser had nothing. All you got was a steering wheel, 3 vinyl seats, vinyl floors and wind up windows. Nothing else. So this Landcruiser would be a luxury car in the 1970's

[@miggity_mac]

Its actually because it came after the 60 series and before the 80 series... you know numbers and all

[@philg2468]

Lets hope the equipment levels stay in the 70's. It is very refreshing to own and drive a simple vehicle without crazy beeping warnings, and very distracting sound systems and air cond etc. Not to mention more things to go wrong.

[@arboghast8505]

@@philg2468 Shame that you can only afford a car built in the 70s. Keeping telling yourself that these shit boxes are better than modern cars, if it makes you feel better.

[@philg2468]

@@arboghast8505 Never said that. And they cost $100k

[@Stevegrande1]

23L per 100 😳😳 my Y62 patrol doesn’t use that towing 2.8 T off road van. Around town yes the patrol likes a drink, but not towing and highway/freeway cycle it sits around 11.8 L per 100. Pretty bloody good for a 2.8T 300kw petrol V8

[@anth1839]

I tow 2.5t with my hilux. Same engine and get 16-18L per 100. They drink like a camel. I doubt these will be any better 4cyl will never match a v8 when towing for fuel economy

[@shreckm6470]

Id go for the 2.8 love that automatic.

[@mikefoster7085]

Refreshing review, I agree with what everyone has have said. Well done, many could learn from the way you conducted this review.

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

These 2.8 models will be interesting, i picked up the v8 and am liking the updates. Things have to change eventually i guess. Im just glad we still even get these.

[@mikey380sx]

Stumbled on your videos yesterday! It's nice seeing a 70 being used for what it was built for!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

@mikey380sx awesome mate, thankyou! I love these rigs for bush work as do most up here on cattle stations etc..

[@mikey380sx]

@@OutbackOffroadNT I see far too many of them where I live with all the gear but never seen a dirt track let alone a days work. Keep up the great videos mate!

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

@mikey380sx haha yeah fair enough, no worries cheers 👍

[@AquaMarine1000]

If you are into 4X4s and you already have a 100 series, my advice is to keep it.

[@robmadaffari6270]

Yep agreed I see no reason to change. If they brought out a brand new 100's in exact same format I would happily go into debt to have a second one.

[@AquaMarine1000]

@robmadaffari6270 My reasoning is to stay with the existing technology of the 100 series. As an all-rounder, the 100 series is hard to beat. It has comfort, power, reliability, and low service and maintenance costs. Cheers

[@robmadaffari6270]

@@AquaMarine1000 same same, I have a UZJ100 manual 5 speed love it to death.

[@AquaMarine1000]

@@robmadaffari6270 Nice.

[@Rawkus919]

I would like a 4cyl wagon. Every v8 i know, uses 18lt plus per 100 round town, and 15 at best on highway. Good efficiency, still rugged and solid build and design.

[@qfw181]

(USA Commenter) I would go for the 2.8 would be curious if you have to put DEF in these? Is the rear track issue really that bad? Seems like whinging about it is making a mountain out of a mole hill for a vehicle that is obviously this capable and has been for so long. And the 300 series shift lever... what do you want, a broom handle?

[@theworkshopmechanicchannel3296]

I think it’s all mainly psychological. Owners have put offset rims only to find out it burns the wheel bearing out.

[@deanrwilson]

Most 70 series V8 owners chip and change the exhaust to wake them up from the deep sleep Toyota send them out the door as. No point doing that with the 2.8L Hilux engine. Two different animals once you compare them. They could have simply added an auto to the V8 and an extra gear and be done with it. Don't under estimate the torque band V8 = Wide, 2.8L = narrow. That's hidden but very important.

[@nordic5490]

Once you chip, exhaust, throttle controller, etc, your engine and drive line warranty is toast. Better to buy used and out of warranty if you want to modify it.

[@theairstig9164]

I’d have a 3RZ powered Prado any day. In about a week I can change the fuel pump, add a turbo and have 450 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm for under $20k. The issue is finding a Prado that isn’t trashed

[@bradnewman8498]

For the money you would think they could but the front bar on level!

[@jigsaw7019]

Toyota should have just optioned an auto transmission with the current V8. Easier and better solution than a 4 cylinder engine.

[@nuggets.6774]

Is it really that hard to drive manual?

[@philg2468]

7.9L/100km for the Prado vs 9.6 l/100k for the 70series - both with 2.8L auto. Won't be buying the 2.8 to save fuel, and i expect the V8 will be better when the going gets tough.

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

Full circle for Toyota when I bought my 40 series had the choice of a small diesel BJ ? Or FJ I chose the petrol ⛽️ FJ and it drank fuel like a drunken sailor. The short wheel base 40 with leaf springs front and rear were brutal to drive

[@Afriqueleblanq]

The 1970s models came with GM 3.8 and 4.1 l engines, which Down Under powered Holden. In Brazil, the 40 series is sold with 4 cyl Mercedes-Benz OM314 Unimog engine.

[@thunderbear0]

Being a huge fan of manual, im confused either to go for manual or auto Most probably I'll go for manual but having auto on this vehicle is insane i wana try this one so idk

[@deanrwilson]

Manual = V8 , Auto = 4 Cylinder. No confusion there

[@thunderbear0]

@@deanrwilson guess V8 manual is for me then

[@nigelmorgan3449]

With a up graded clutch to many people ride the clutch pedal

[@raynerlauder8226]

We have now four of the new type of the Land Cruiser J7 new line! We still think that the older type is better! but we have bad experiences with the one who has automatic, it can not reach the off road capacities of the others! Even what you said about the four cylinder engine is not true, trying to move out of a muddy water, you will see that it is not strong enough, Ofcourse we use professional mud terrain tyres in a bigger size and more ground distance! We are always surprised that you guys want to test a offroader on terrains where you can also use a Volkswagen Golf!

[@nevininni2709]

You would think he was driving that Merlot Red Dual Cab, but he was actually driving a Sandy Taupe Landcruiser

[@haithammansoor5768]

Why its so expensive in Australia its more then half, price in gulf start 35k to 50k

[@charles8425]

We get screwed

[@anth1839]

Aussies pay it too. Ridiculous car prices. I decided to keep my 2019 hilux as the lease ended but I refuse to pay 70k plus for another ute. Can't justify it.

[@jacobmoses3712]

What are taxes on new vehicles? Usually the government is the reason for high prices

[@anth1839]

@@jacobmoses3712 $1,350, plus $5 for every $100. Yes we pay high taxes on vehicles.

[@chasingcars]

Demand and supply mainly

[@johnmullaney9604]

surly the rear track issue is a safety concern when towing on sand

[@butchfajardo8832]

All top-of-the-line must maintain their V8 like what Nissan Patrol did! I like the naturally aspirated engines of the Patrol and the Lexus GX 460.

[@AbrahamArthemius]

Ehh, the 70 series isn't exactly what i call top of the line per se because you got the 300 for that. The 70 is more like a branched line up which also birthed the Prado.

[@chasingcars]

The Patrol looks to be ditching the V8 soon too. But the 70 still allows you to opt for the V8.

[@butchfajardo8832]

@@chasingcars, yes! Next year, they will put a V6 engine in the Patrol.

[@butchfajardo8832]

@@chasingcars, wow! That's great news! We can opt for a V8 in the 70! Thanks for the tip!

[@AD28197]

I wish toyota would be rid of the 5spd manual and use the new 6spd manual and autos in all 1GD and 1VD variants.

[@grantlouw3182]

Local dealer has 2 new previous design v8 dc 79 gxl on offer for $108,000 - rip off much?

[@williebosman8056]

For my purpose of driving gravel roads and off-road a lot, I doubt the 2.8L to keep up having to rev harder to stay in the torque range and still have the simply unacceptable compromise of that back axel destabilising the vehicle is a compromise too far. At that price range, there are several others without these defects that will do the same job much better equipped. The ONLY advantage it retains is the solid axels and I wonder if that is enough?

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Axles?

[@dommonte3507]

not sure how anyone can bag the 4 cyl, I have the fortuner 4cyl, it has heaps of power and is very reliable

[@tonydoggett7627]

Same here! My only gripe is the job of changing the oil filter. I guess the subframe underneath will never rust!

[@JoshSinnott97]

Any model you choose you need to add 10 grand on top of the price tag if you want to use it how its intended to fix the track. Very sad to see they didn't fix that major design flaw

[@frds4630]

this car is a WET DREAM!!!

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Yeah and when they start adding bullbars, canopies, bigger tyrers and tow the fuel consumption will be through the roof.

[@GIGABACHI]

$90,000AUS = $60,300USD . . . HOLY 💩 ! Prices are thru the roof everywhere on the globe ! 🤪 Nice truck tho ! 👌😎

[@markwilkins8314]

Have they fixed the hand brake

[@grasrau4051]

simple, effective and expensive, no needed money for development = profit:))

[@richardwalsh5570]

Love the normal heating controls in our GX Fortuner 😊

[@mattottie6410]

Basic work truck, for 90 grand, remindes me of my 1985 Toyota 4x4 pickup, all in all nice but not for 90k... and bout time they added auto trans..

[@hansnik1324]

Your getting 4 less cylinders and paying the same price rip off genius

[@adamg6199]

The spiritual home of this type of cruiser would be the snowy mountains as the first ones were imported to be used on the original snowy hydro scheme?

[@wasbruce]

Didn't bother fixing the long standing mismatched track issue, despite the fact that was originally done to accommodate the v8, which it no longer has. Seriously, Toyota are taking the piss.

[@dragonz_breath4072]

I wish they made a V8 Auto version

[@jordyn3563]

Great review as always legends! Going to be very interesting on how toyota reacts to the Yank 'trucks' storming into our market. Love my 70 series' but there's a lot on offer elsewhere these days...

[@rodanderson5677]

My v8 is tuned and still only 136 kw at the rear wheels

[@adrianluggya6344]

What’s the difference between land cruiser 70 series and 79series?

[@TalismanPHX]

Very handsome... the Toyota too

[@australia-ukraine]

If the 70 LC with a 2.8L engine is better than the 4.5L, then claiming that 100 is smaller than 1 is just another example of foolish marketing ads. Not to mention the automatic gearbox, which limits full control of the car and its survivability, or its absurdly lifted face. It's like they're trying to transform a rugged, classic design into something it's not. "Upgrading" a real man to LGBT level.

[@deanrwilson]

I don't think it's better they have simply added a way to add an auto to the range

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Every military uses automatic transmissions; as human drivers are too inept to think and act fast enough.

[@australia-ukraine]

Any automatic gear box works well for non-professional and inexperienced drivers; a manual gearbox provides full control over the vehicle. It's more reliable, requires less servicing, lasts longer, and has the ability for a push start, among other benefits. So, if you have a problem with a manual gear, it doesn't mean that an automatic one is better. This is only your personal understanding and perception. @@Afriqueleblanq

[@shirolee]

You Aussies are so lucky you can even buys these. We don't get anything as rugged as this in the US.

[@hartoz]

So put in technology that can't be fixed in the bush. The plain old V8 and Manual box was bullet proof. To get the amount of power that the v8 produced the 4 cylinder engine is much higher stressed and therefore more prone to failure. The only reason the V8 is dropped, is because Australia is the only country without emission standards.

[@sbGOM]

Was it? Really? .....Bullet Proof. any more than...say... a well serviced say...a 2.7l petrol or indeed a 2.8. Is there real evidence to support what your saying?

[@tonydoggett7627]

@@sbGOM there’s no shortage of “experts” when it comes to the 70 series! As most farmers know oil is cheap and proper servicing is crucial to engine longevity. The 2.8 Toyota is a good engine on the open road even with the emission controls. But, It’s not the engine for sitting in city traffic.

[@hartoz]

@@sbGOM Not bullet proof, it was simple. If you're stuck in the outback in 50-degree heat, the simpler the vehicle the better. Less likely to go wrong, and easier to fix. Putting a highly stressed low-capacity diesel engine into a 2 tonne+ truck that's going to spend its life traversing difficult terrain in a hostile environment is a recipe for disaster. It will however be fine for dropping your kids off at the local primary school.

[@nordic5490]

Nope. Toyota could not fit the v8 in the bay, so they moved the starter motor to the middle of the v8 valley, then covered it with inlet maniforld and tonnes of stuff. Good luck changing your starter in the bush in a v8. And tow starting is not an option if it is an auto.

[@koolracerguy]

This or the 1gd Hilux? I kinda wish that the manual v8 has a 6 speed transmission like the hilux

[@shelbytops]

2.8 better then a V8 4.5 when you cant get it for sure

[@sttill81]

I want one just for the fun and charm of it but cant trade my prado in because of safety for kids

[@gibbethoskins8621]

And yet they still haven't bothered to fix the uneven wheel track, that makes their off road performance terrible🤦🏽

[@JamesDyer-gt9cj]

Anyone had any experience importing one to the US?

[@pauldellevergini6108]

Are the front and rear wheel tracks in line now??

[@jacobmoses3712]

No. Toyota still hasn't fixed it

[@chasingcars]

No. Rear track deficiency has not been addressed.

[@malcolmsaysomethinggreatka2017]

Wait a minute, mates. Did you just say this 4 cylinder is 10% than the 4.5 V8?

[@malcolmsaysomethinggreatka2017]

How much in economy difference when towing then?

[@84jagdeep]

Toyota is launching Hybrid Tocoma in US, why not Ausralia?

[@chasingcars]

Toyota is launching the turbo hybrid Tundra in Australia starting 2024. Expect a full hybrid Hilux later (mild hybrid first). Not sure the LC70 will ever go hybrid.

[@davidmilledge221]

Can you still get one with a manual gearbox

[@Afriqueleblanq]

The current ones had Hilux gearboxes; you still want that?? Old TLC's had heavy duty Dyna boxes, until maybe 20 yrs ago.

[@RoamingRooma]

King is the king. Weather a skinny or fat bloke

[@adrianlivingstone8520]

Wh were the headlamps flashing?

[@dundeeecroc]

LED's flicker when a camera or a phone is recording.

[@rocket3roadster10_ash8]

If the 2.8 ltr got offered with manual id be all over it but it’s not.

[@MarkPisani-do8sn]

Big square lights would of been better

[@davidmilledge221]

Order the african export one it comes with the 1hz motor , lucky buggers

[@shippsdip]

Anyone paying that much for a truck like that is insane.

[@stevenbrown2401]

Check out the price of the ford Ranger and some of the other Utes they are not far behind in price

[@mfnd502]

Too simple? Does it have a/c? That's complex enough for a vehicle like this.

[@hantusmostert]

Cybertruck internals into a troopy would be cool

[@djjames6576]

You could put a Corolla engine in and it would be better than the V8

[@pauljbusby]

Good farm truck maybe...Tow with it and the V8 will use LESS fuel...Cant wait to see Punters Chip these 4Cyl Engine and toast them in the process....Do the Math....The V8 runs 10 to 11 PSI boost stock...so what boost is the 4 Cyl at..I bet its at least 18 PSI....what will you do to get more than Stock power...Run 25 plus.....good luck with that. The EGT will go Ballistic and them boom chuck ala...... I own a 2013 V8 and I would still like to have the 70 they get in PNG!...It has the old straight 6 with Mech Injectors..yep they still make it brand new....Why the fuck can we have that option.

[@johnfranke9655]

Bring back the 6 cylinder turbo 4.2

[@jpm3194]

My one has about 1tone permanently fixed to the tray and is now coming up to 700,000km through all sorts of terrain incredibly tuff

[@grantwilliam8058]

These are built for farmers station owners and NGOs and miners if you want a decked out mall crawler for the city go buy something else stop hating on the 70 they’re built for purpose

[@Dorko85]

Hahaha these are crap and wouldn’t want to put this on our farm. Take a Triton over these any day!

[@chasingcars]

Not sure who's hating on it, the vehicle is clearly built for a purpose and mostly achieves it

[@Dorko85]

Much better value, comfort and tech that achieves the same purpose.

[@christurner68]

Not even close to previous model, very thin plastic, dodgy front guards just a lot of short cuts, the chinese build better than this current model

[@fishfingersdiy5031]

I heard the presenters big speel on the traction control. But what I didnt see was any proof or evidence? Imaging after giving that speech on Toyotas "famous renowned" traction control, you pop over to Pauls CarExpert channel and find out there isnt any traction control. Its literally like Toyota forgot to put it in at all 😂 You may want want to actually test things for yourself rather than just reading from the sales brochures. This will save misleading your viewers. 😁

[@kristiankemper9467]

Please make it 3.3 ton And test it again.

[@ironlungthe3rd]

When they slap a Hilux engine into a 70 series chassis, and change nothing, everyone goes crazy, change the seats, match the interior, upgrade the infotainment, and charge an extra 10k, then I'll be interested

[@Afriqueleblanq]

They have slapped in Hilux diffs and gearboxes ages ago, nobody seemed to notice. Maybe the fanatical owners aren't exactly the brightest??

[@nigelmorgan3449]

You pay top $s for the 4wd only to get crappy canvas seats there would be more comfort on wooden fruit boxes as seats

[@aslkdfjhg]

Not fixing the rear end because it'll slightly increase the cost of tooling during manufacturing is hilarious. Complete arrogance

[@philg2468]

It would also involve a redesign of the chassis and the body on the wagon and troopcarrier.

[@ytthecommunistplatform.2675]

The poor 4 cyl seems pretty stressed to pull the 7 series heavy lumps . Loaded upto the hilt and on a trip will bring out any weak points in the engines . Id'e rather a relaxed v8 than a stressed 4cy anyday .

[@theairstig9164]

The 2.8 is engineered to handle the torque all day. Forged crank and iron block. Have a look At what the racers do with the engines

[@charlie2king]

Its the gear box that's making all the difference Manual gearboxes are just crap

[@translumination2002]

You pay at least 80K for one and then you got to spend tens of thousands to get it to do what you want. Ridiculous. All the cost of development from Toyota have been amortized decades ago and they can't even get the wheel tracks to match. It's easy to fix because there's no electronics BUT electronics have been around for decades so people should just embrace it and learn to use them. I think the real reason people buy these things is because they can tax deduct all the costs and the service network is so big.

[@craigpatterson8551]

I doubt it will last the 400,000 miles the v8 is known for

[@onedayatatime4232]

Buy a 80 plus thou heap of rubbish spend another 50 to 100 k improving it. 😂😂😂.

[@davidmilledge221]

Yep that's scary

[@arthuruyami7713]

well thats not your problem they have money to spend .... keep crying 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@chasingcars]

Some expensive builds out there, for sure.

[@joelingram2964]

Having a v8 76 I'd sell it and get a different car all together

[@TheHayabusa09]

$91,000 ...it'll sell like hot cakes to cashed up fans..

[@chasingcars]

Yes it will

[@peterwest5661]

Nice review. Would I buy the 2.8 four or the V8. Neither. Prado, MUX, Pajero yep. Adelaide to Darwin I know what I would rather drive. Hardcore 4wd types yep go for it. But 90% of the people who buy them don't use it for what it was designed for! May I suggest penis extension? What really makes me laugh (and Toyota) is they haven't spent the money to fix the rear track. What a joke.