American Reacts to the 2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series

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[@nelsondawson9706]

They're actually very common here in Australia. Also Toyota follows the formula of if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@beyondbackwater4933]

Maybe for the 79 series. For every single other car they've gone the opposite approach

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

In the tundra is coming this year, after being converted to RHD

[@Renegade040]

Well, that's not quite right. You need to fix so many components on these cars it's a joke. They cost an arm and leg to buy and then need to change out or modify them to actually do the job they are intended for, just don't get them.

[@G-force_Motorsport]

@@Renegade040 So what would you get instead though? Hilux at al just looks @#$% after a few years on farm.

[@williamhardes8081]

not cheap but they last forever and they rock! seen these pull fancy rigs out of problems more than people would think. bike clubs take a ute. four wheel drive clubs take a Land Cruiser.

[@acesretroonline]

Toyota just has an excellent reputation for reliability. I personally like the boxy style of the 80's and 90's, so sharp and no BS.

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

I just dont understand how americans always talk about Japanese cars as if they are cheap. In European countries those cars are expensive as hell, their parts are also expensive as hell. Only approachable Asian cars are Kia and Hyundai.

[@Ezra1499]

I work in a used car dealership and we currently have 3 in stock. They get parked out the front next to the new Mustangs, Mercedes Benzs and Audis. Some still have manual wind up windows and non electric rear view mirrors and they are 2022 models. My brother used to own the 1993 ute model and would drive directly through the bush running over trees and giant rocks like it was nothing. We drove it through water up to the top of the steering wheel, dried the seats out for an hour and drove it 4 hours home. The best thing about not changing for years means spare parts are nearly everywhere and most towns have an expert or two if anything ever (haha, good joke) breaks on them.

[@ryanandrews559]

These ones are everywhere here in Zambia 🇿🇲, they work as emergency vehicles, be it, police, army, ambulance, government vehicles, mention it. They work on farms and they work for Rich Boys that want to flex. They are a status symbol especially if you can modify one into a toy you love. We love'em

[@scottcoolum]

Ian , when you hear a V8 Landcruiser start up and the noise it makes ,,,, you'll get a stiffy 😜

[@myopinion69420]

I love the old style heater controls, so easy to adjust without looking and ALWAYS works. the ciggy lighter comes in handy when you need to light a camp fire.

[@nicholasyoung9495]

I have a 1989 model and it has the exact same heater/ aircon controls

[@carlharries6546]

Our 2010 is at 987,000km and other than regular servicing notjong has gone wrong. Love it.

[@billydylan4084]

at a mineing town a land cruiser parked next to my car. it was so rusted. i asked how come its so rusted. he said it was bought 40 years ago. started working 2 km under ground. this is the first time its seeing the sun light. it was still running like a new car.

[@jasonhowe1697]

I suspct if it has a wash it would look like it was off the factory floors when it left the production plant in Japan

[@module79l28]

Here in Portugal it's common to see farm owners or people who have properties in the countryside, still driving their 90's, 80's and even 70's Toyota Land Cruisers, Ian, and they're usually diesel, which makes them even more reliable and durable. I really feel for you guys in the US for not knowing what you missed out on.

[@Smite-MeisterEd]

Exactly the same for South Africa

[@danielspoon1234]

i see them often in aus love the classic bowowow brrbrrrbrrr sound they make when they start (old ones)

[@faheemabbas3965]

Yeah, diesel as reliable as it is is so expensive in the US, it’s more expensive than premium gasoline. It’s not worth it for most people. It sucks. Hopefully we get the rumored new Prado

[@RazudMezeghis]

And they're done here in Portugal but exported to African country's, the exact version you see in the video. But due to emissions standards, they cant be homologated for european roads.

[@ry4n3w63]

You were talking about the air con, they were first in the 60 series from I believe 1980

[@edwardfletcher7790]

They sell thousands and thousands of these in Australia 👍

[@johndobbyns8651]

I own a 79 series ute. They share the v8 diesel with the 200 series cruiser, but the engine is de-tuned in the 70 series because the clutch can't handle the torque, whereas the 200 series auto can handle much more torque.

[@GwenTS]

The troopcarrier version has dual diesel tanks…..petrel (gas) not available….180 litre capacity giving about 1200km range. Oh and don’t forget in the GXL version featured front and rear lockers are standard! Again on the troopcarrier version it is usual to remove the rear seats and put in a bed, fridge, drawers etc for the ultimate touring machine. They are truly awesome.

[@teestees1115]

2 years waiting list for Landcruisers in Australia thats why the second hand market has doubled

[@chich61]

Love Toyotas and Holdens. My most favourite are the 70 & 80 series Landcruisers ❤

[@dxb8086]

I love these type of cars, they never get old.

[@johnfranke9655]

The 70 series first appeared in 1985 to replace the 40 and 45 series, I have owned a 1989 troopie, sold that in 1996, and bought a 1993 75 ute, I still have the ute but when the motor got tired at 500k I repowered with a Chev 454 which now has 370k still running the same gearbox, transfer and diffs

[@matt.gordon6823]

I will say I’ll probably never own one because of the price tag but… every time I’ve had the chance to drive one it puts a big smile of my face. Just turning on the v8 does it every time. They are mint 👌

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Anyone who owns one is obsessed! I have been watching these too! My friends are travelling the outback, with a toddler, in a "clapped out combi", before their next child is due, their mates in a LandCruiser with caravan are always trying to catch up or check on them! In a busy suburban underground carpark these are a nuisance! In real country Australia they are essential! 😁👍

[@sassall4284]

It’s funny here in NZ, I love the 70 but I’d honestly love a current 4Runner more haha

[@SingleCabSolo]

I put an order in for the singlecab version back in 2021 and I am still waiting for delivery, Toyota have terrible lead times and it’s hyper inflated the used market, to buy one secondhand with 100,000kms or less , you are looking at over $100,000 aud, for a stock GXL version or with very little modification. Compared to new, closer to $75,000 but with a 3yr wait.

[@RealMasky]

Yep, sister bought one for 85k a few weeks ago what a beast!

[@LisaS23N]

As crazy as it sounds, this is why I haven't updated to a brand new car. I don't want a car that tells me how to drive it at every turn. And with all the electrics these days, more room for failures and too distracting. Love this...

[@Notregulartraffic]

Have a look at Toyota Century, I imported one to aus its a japanese domestic car but it has a very very old school look, but has all the top gadgets with a cheeky v12 under the hood and is a fairly new, I uploaded a vid of it on my youtube

[@JT.777]

If you like basic cars look for Dacia Duster. Dacia it's a Romanian car company that is now part of Renault Group. It's a cheap but reliable car with good off-road capability. You might like it.👍

[@donfinch862]

The mining companies here in WA wanted simple heavy duty vehicles, hence the 79 series ute and troopy etc. Very popular as off roaders

[@stotty117]

Yet get stuck on the smallest thing's

[@devo3243]

​@@stotty117 almost nothing out there is brilliant off-road as a stock vehicle

[@stotty117]

@@devo3243 you pay 100 grand for a car you have to spend another 30grand on to correct the narrow track in the rear then have to get it coil converted in the rear to gain any capability of road yeah such a grate car 150 grand later you now have how it should have been factory

[@stotty117]

@@devo3243 buy a gu patrol and it will literally go anywhere you point it in factory form hmmm 65 grand vs 150 to just be able to og of road with out the thing tiping over or geting ciaght on the spring hangers funny how that works

[@Gordon_L]

Glad to see they opted for the V8 and not the hot V6 turbo diesel fitted to the 300 series .

[@BoldRam]

Excellent choice bro. This is the perfect example of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' 👌👌

[@ruditoonen6057]

Yet there's a lot broken with them. The axles aren't even the same width. You need to spend $100,000 to turn them into something decent.

[@davewarrender2056]

I used to have my dad's 91 Daihatsu 2.8 tdx fourtrack. Very simple , very reliable. Wish I still had it. Would pull up to 5 tonne

[@salvatorebettio3221]

These things are absolute beast with an upgraded clutch, exhaust and tune.

[@699hazard]

Hi Ian, I'm about 2 hours east of Melbourne and these 70 series are everywhere. Every tradie or farmer has one of those. You should import a 75 series LandCruiser they are my favourite

[@williamhardes8081]

horsepower wise it would also be a lot lighter than all the luxury rigs. with these, 200,000 Km is just run in. lol. BTW, Ian, you can get one when you move to Aus?

[@robm5647]

I got a 2011 vdj79 ute, with 715 thousand kilometres never missed a beat......still going strong......

[@mickhughes6327]

There's a very good reason so many farmers, station owners and remote mining companies stick with Toyota.

[@Skidzrocks365]

Here in Papua New Guinea, largest Island Nation in the Pacific, located just above Australia, these Toyota land cruisers and Hilux's dominate and have been for decades. They're rock solid and reliable! We love our Toyotas.

[@Cruelaid]

This things still exists for Australian farming, mining, remote field service & ISIS

[@samyeomans6710]

The snorkel actually covers the GXL badge. The snorkel is stock in every 70 series. It’s such a cheap skate Toyota thing

[@danieljackson22]

It looks like an old Nissan Patrol

[@bingysbackyard]

These are pretty much the only vehicles on mines sites due to their ruggedness and overloading capabilities... most of the modern ifs front end 4x4s can't handle the constant harsh roads

[@adrianmclean9195]

They also hold their value really well - could be the highest in the country, making it another reason for a good financial purchase.

[@jasonhowe1697]

the 70 xseries are basics of basics and designed for farm use, mirrors there only for licensing purposes.. as long as there is no rust in the metal they can last a century with regular maintenance

[@shaneannandale457]

Used to be 50k now 100k old 6 cylinders were way better especially factory turbo and way cheaper to run and maintain.It’s a travesty the 6’s are gone all about emissions

[@jameswitt605]

If Toyota ever stops making the 70 series Cruiser, Australia will invade Japan and force them to make them again. I would love to have one and would get one if I had the money.

[@Joshua-Megatola]

We get the 1HZ 6 cylinder Land Cruiser 70 series here in Papua New Guinea, and we love it.

[@paulthompson1654]

clock is very very similar to the first 1988 70series ,,, heater controls are identical to the first 1988 first 70 series ,, . The first model had a 6 cyl diesel ,later versions had a 6cyl turbo diesel then the v8 version came out .The later v8 had far less trouble than the first models of v8.

[@Cairns74]

The wagon is only available because we banned the Troop Carrier at BHP. No more side facing seats allowed, they kill people in vehicle incidents, and BHP are one of the biggest consumers of Toyotas, in mining. The 70 series Ute, the most used vehicle in mining, hands down

[@philip4193]

The reason why the 70 series looks like it is from decades past is because it actually is! The 70 series was introduced as a new model in 1984, and was considered the latest and greatest new Landcruiser at the time. Newer, more modern Landcruiser models eventually came along to replace this "antique" however these new ones were not deemed to be as capable and had become more soft-road luxury SUV's than hard-core off-road workhorses, so Toyota made the decision to continue parallel production of the 70 Series. It received a facelift to the front end in 2007 however it is essentially the same as the vehicle that was first released 40 years ago (obviously with some engine and safety upgrades). They are actually also available in LHD and are sold around the world, however for some reason aren't a dealer import to the US.

[@danieledwards1081]

You see a lot of LHD units in the underground mining scene

[@EAFSQ9]

This is the correct answer @IWrocker

[@batmanlives6456]

That’s why I love my Toyotas Simple functional practical If it works that’s what it’s all about I would buy a Chevy c10 or f100 from the 70’s if they re sold em new today !!!

[@NafanyaZX]

it exists, because it needs to exist. If your vehicle is unreliable in the middle of nowhere, you're a goner. If the worst happens, despite owning a reliable vehicle and you can't fix it in the middle of nowhere, you're a goner. It makes sense that it exists in Australia.

[@DownundaThunda]

I drove brand new ones of these for work around car yards, and they really are no-frills. Depending on the options the customer chose, some of these 70 series don't even come with radios. They are as bare-bones as they can be. Some do have a more modern infotainment system as well with built in Bluetooth and GPS, But they were probably around 25-30% of the new cars. There isn't much space in them, they're all manual transmission, and they handle like 20 ton trucks.

[@adamhofman4933]

I enquired about buying a 76 series 7-8 years ago and you’re right about simple… they come standard with wind up windows… if you want electric windows you have to pay extra…

[@raymondadams7570]

landrover made a mistake stopping to make the defender another company makes the grenadier, it looks like the old defender

[@keefy302]

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.. and Toyotas don’t break.

[@lukerevolution2881]

Mine is pre-DPF with a straight through exhaust. I like the roaring.

[@Stephen0001]

The V8 in this 70 series is a detuned, single turbo version of the same V8 in the 200 Series Cruiser. It is detuned to the same power and torque as the 100 Series Landcruiser because it uses the manual gearbox from that vehicle.

[@Tim_in_Australia]

Best Ute ever. Toyota is a very special brand. No orders being taken for 2 years, such as their popularity!!

[@Notric]

These are also easier for them to produce at a time of chip shortages. Less gadgets means less chips required.

[@deanbritton7436]

All cars should be like this. There's way to much electronics in cars these days. It adds complexity, reliability issues and cost. I'd rather all cars went back to basics, manual, self wind windows etc. The only things I want are air con, power steering and the only thing I like in modern a car, a reverse camera. Imagine how much the cost of all new vehicles would drop without all the extra bullshit.

[@beyondbackwater4933]

Manual windows suck so bad I can't believe anyone would want them, so hard to wind any other than one right next to you. Plus when they start to go they're infuriating.

[@archcollie5708]

Hey Ian. My 76 wagon is the base model. Hate the idea of power windows. Way too fancy for me. As does everyone who owns one of these old school rigs, it is highly enhanced. Big tyres, long range tank, bull bar and lights, winch, front and rear air lockers, chipped, big exhaust and an aftermarket snorkel that allows better breathing and does not say "Toyota." These beasts will go anywhere and last forever. I have every intention of clocking one million kms.

[@Renegade040]

how and why would you hate power windows.

[@tropicsalt.]

​@@Renegade040 Because it's more sh1t to go wrong.

[@archcollie5708]

@@Renegade040 Electric motors hate water. I have at times opened the doors, to allow the vehicle to sink in deep fast flows, and with the level to my chest, the windows still work. Having vinyl seats and floor covering, a quick hose out of the mud, and you're good to go. The only design fault on these vehicles, besides the rear track difference, is the placement of the alternator. It sits low and I've gone through two of them, (mud ingestion) so I always carry a spare.

[@jason-kw1lf]

Who pays $100k for a car with no electric windows or any modern comforts? Who would pay $100k for something “new” that is nearly the same as one brought out 10 years ago

[@archcollie5708]

@@jason-kw1lf Let me think. Oh, yeah everyone who owns one. 😊

[@The_Swift_Chanzala]

Car manufacturers should do throwbacks!!!

[@GanGoz]

I own one :-) 78 series troop carrier, its awesome for what it is, genuine 1970 tech at 2020 prices, old mate has no idea about the auto hubs, he completely misrepresented how they work.

[@davidmclauchlan8261]

Drove past a Toyota dealer in Brisbane couple of days ago saw a Landcruiser 4 door with a tray looked new but it was their 2nd hand yard $127,000 on the windscreen was a bit shocked at that !

[@jimclarke1108]

Over 50 years of this Landcruiser, amen

[@keithread1311]

I am not really a car guy, but love watching your enthusiasm and genuine appreciation of a quality vehicle. I guess this model reflects the general Aussie approach of doing the job rather than lairising. I am sorry to see however that some Aussies are buying the massive US trucks you mention which is causing problems in car parks etc not designed for such large vehicles.

[@CheeryRhymes]

Those big American trucks do have their place though. The amount of stuff you can fit in them is crazy so it is great for some businesses. I know some people do get them simply because they like them though which is crazy to me.

[@batmanlives6456]

Sad fact … most owners are experiencing problems with the big American utes

[@brucellosis9887]

I live in rural NSW and these (the ute type) are EVERYWHERE. I often wonder how people afford them. The prices are much higher than listed in this video.

[@matthewaaaron7421]

Vintage 1984. A few revamps to keep it current.

[@duasobA]

Well, it is not only in Australia or New Zealand, they are so popular in the middle east, actually they can be found all over the world except north America for unknown reason, it is still coming with only manual transmission and front fully-floating solid axle with both gas or diesel engine, the only 2 drawbacks are 1. The rear axle in the diesel engine comes shorter than the front axle. 2- fuel consumption in both diesel and gas engines is very very very bad even when compared with land cruiser 200 series

[@santosteofilo]

Just awesome... an ancient style remake now... WIIILD!!!

[@theotherphil]

These may start declining in sales in Australia and eventually be phased out. I work in a Government role and we have just replaced an entire fleet (~98) of these 4.5 V8 Diesel 79 series troop carriers...all were low milage, modified extensively but they don't meet ANZCAP 5 star ratings and that is now a requirement for all government vehicles. This meant changing to modified 200s cruisers (thankfully all V8's also) at significant expense. It's likely private contractors in the mining and energy markets will also implement policies requiring 5 star ratings for the entire fleet. I have a pic of one of our rolled 79s Troop Carriers and it's not pretty, with flattened A, B & C pillars. We can't in good conscience keep using them.

[@ethanrowland3671]

Yah i have the ute version from 1998, they are awesome, from 1984-2006 they really didn’t change much at all, from 06 they made this version, face lifted with a v8, airbags and modernish interior!!

[@paulrichardson5892]

i see them going around , they are brutes, unbreakable go any where .i have a prado and been everywhere ,fraser flinders uluru etc but that is better than mine . wow.

[@JE-ti3cz]

Hey Paul, I also have a Prado with 1.8 million km on the clock. Toyota from Tokyo did a story on me when I passed 1 million km. It was circulated around local dealers all across Japan.

[@andrewyoung5853]

You mentioned nit picking the Landcruiser branding on the snorkel. For context, these cars haven’t traditionally come with a snorkel installed, and the branding here just denotes it as an original Landcruiser factory accessory, as opposed to a snorkel from an aftermarket supplier.

[@andrewyoung5853]

Durometer measures the hardness of surfaces. High numbers for the hard plastic dash, lower numbers for the soft padded armrest on the door.

[@cjjohns2627]

I have a 2016 79 series GXL ute model an it's never let me down iv driven in water half way up the windscreen an it never failed I Highly recommend if you have the money 🇦🇺 NSW Australia Bruz

[@darkknight8139]

These trucks are really cool. Here in The Netherlands, the complete country is flat and there are roads everywhere, we do not need these. For hauling stuff around we use eurovans like the Fiat Ducato, not pick-up trucks like in the US. And another thing: emissions. Taxes on new cars are sky-high anyway here, but they also depend on CO2-emissions. This Toyota emits a lot of CO2, so taxes will be immense. A comparison: the Ford Explorer is available in the US from $36000. Here in The Netherlands, we can only get the PHEV model because of emissions. The closest to that in the US is the Explorer Limited hybrid, which starts at $47000 (plus VAT). The Explorer PHEV will set you back € 73000 plus VAT here in The Netherlands! A less expensive example is the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. That starts at $23000 plus VAT in the US, and starts at € 27000 plus VAT in NL. If the same tax system is applied to this Land Cruiser, it will cost around €100000 or more. That is simply far overpriced for what it is. It will still be very cool of course.

[@thesootybrothers4wd]

Big rivalry here in Oz between Toyota landcruisers and Nissan patrols. Pity Nissan stepped away from their solid axle 4wds. Toyota did the right thing keeping at least a model line still like the old ones. I prefer these over the 200 or 300 series cruisers

[@robinraka7405]

Most reliable vehicle in my country-Papua New Guinea... this is the only vehicle able to trod the very rugged terrain..

[@timdevries7350]

Those air vent settings look exactly like my 93 troopy!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome video! I've hheard of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series. There are countless cars and other vehicles that for various reasons I'll never understand that never made it to US shores.

[@Smokey7186]

Turn the boost up and get a new fuel pump and they can make heaps of power I've seen 700hp and over 1000 torques.

[@JE-ti3cz]

Theres a drag racer in Vic that’s got 1000hp and nearly 1000f/lb at 2400rpm. I saw this landie 6 years ago at Heathcote drags

[@Mechanic.Pete41]

Sure... let's pay $70k+ for a vehicle that has manual windows, optional AC and a 90's outdated interior 🙄 yeah no thanks I'll stick with my Dmax in disguise ( Isuzu built Holden Colorado )

[@AlanLane-uk2ny]

Just thought that I would suggest you check out the Holden 1 Tonner from the 73 to 79 HQ, HZ, HX, HJ, WB as well as the 81 Kingswood 1 Tonner.

[@harrytran1874]

You keeping said the Toyota FJ70 was built in the 90s how about they built it in the 70s ? I think the US Amry having the Toyota FJ70 in their fleets. Sadly, most of the an Americans don't buy the Toyota FJ70 because of no modern technologies in it. At one time the Toyota FJ70 had an automatic transmission. I heard the COE of the Toyota North America thinking about bringing the Toyota FJ70 to the US market for the next gen of the Toyota FJ70. Maybe the next gen Toyota FJ70 will be super modern style no more old school style.

[@skullandcrossbones65]

G'day, It might be "old" looking, but it is uncomfortable, underpowered ond thirsty.

[@jacoblush]

You ain’t missing out on anything he constantly gets bogged. Thanks. Toots widen, front wheel track forts, big stinky V8

[@richardwalsh5570]

Toyota closed the order books for 12 months. Massive supply issues. So popular they struggle to supply. Cheaper new than second hand because of the wait.

[@phalanx3803]

If you got the money the older 75s and 76s should be old enough to meet your import laws and IMO there better then the 79 simple and reliable Straight six cant go wrong with a 1HZ and if you need more power 1HD-FTE the V8 makes awesome power sounds nice but damn it eats fuel even when you ECO turn it to hell its still eats fuel like its towing the whole time with the right mods the 1HD-FTE makes just as much power uses far less fuel and sounds like a semi when it in the low RPM range. Its not easy but a bit easier then modern cars a LHD conversion can be done you can get LHD ones from UAE but there mostly petrol. As for the manual its nice but light duty a lot of older ones you'll see with a heavy duty clutch and a reinforced 5th gear as that tends to blow out with the power we are putting down these days. something i am look forward to is an 8HP swap kzbin.info/aero/PL0EMNJD2Ijw6Xt1bXK3ofpLAuGdR8ykX6 you can make it act like a manual then kick it in to auto when your feeling lazy or your arthritis is acting up i love a manual but having early onset arthritis in my legs driving manual for long periods of time is no fun and on cold days my legs are screaming for an auto cant even get out of the drive way and i feel like my leg where cut off an i am only 25. Also the stock power numbers are so low because of our laws how much we can tow is so limited pumping more power out of the engine is pointless we do get those bigger American UTE's here like RAM 2500's and 3500's but there limited to about 1/2 there factory rating the RAM 3500 can do up to 16 tonne(37,000lb) her in Australia its limited to 8 tonne (17,000lb) thats under the newest of laws that we hardly know anything about under the old laws you where lucky to get 6 tonne.

[@bethmetcalf3447]

You wouldn’t be wrong though because it is like a 1994 Toyota, except it’s new 😂

[@herrflick101]

Made for Australia and Africa. Dependable, rugged and can go anywhere ....

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Great video. Don't worry, Ian, I'm drooling too. It's the old maxim..."if it ain't broke, don't fix it", so why mess with something that works? Toyota listens to its customer base and knows what off-roaders want and need. Ian, I am sure you can relate to this but when you're out in the "back of beyond", especially in the vast interior of Australia you need simplicity and reliability because if something does break (which is pretty rare in these kinds of vehicles) you need to be able to do makeshift repairs until you can get the rig back to town. With modern cars you just cannot do that. When I worked in exploration, Tojos are all we had. You just knew you could depend on them in the rugged outback.

[@hudsonsled454]

I had a 1985 hj75 ute, and a 1995 hzj75 uteand they both had the exact same heater and fan controls as this one. I now have a 100 series 2006 and has a 1hdfte , I can't see myself ever selling it..🇦🇺

[@JOHNSMITH-if9jr]

yes the 100 series is great. but petrol

[@paulpaintshop103]

If it ain't broke don't "Fix" it. One of my customers has had one for 20 yrs, it's really abused but Well maintained, it's never broken down just damaged by rough use. As he once said to me " What else could i buy to do what this does" ????

[@Blanchy10]

I;ve got a 2000 Falcon AU with 525000km Just had the Auto serviced for the 1st time, uses no oil and purrs.

[@Lhawk2107]

These things are as reliable as nails !

[@thepunadude]

YEAH SPENT 4+MONTHS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ... IM 6'6", WOULD KILL FOR ONE OF THOSE 'TALL CAP' HILUX EVERYWHERE

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

To put it quiet simply you can thank the Minning industry and other trades and emergency services for these vehicles from Toyota , Here in Australia Mining is HUGE as we provide 1/3 of the worlds Iron Ore amongst all the other rare earth minerals and when you work in the Mines as I do you realise what the hell is going on because every vehicle you see in the mines is a Toyota they proved themselves way back with the 40 series in the late 70;s as tough and reliable ALL the mining companies buy these buy the shipload constantly renewing the fleet because mining is HELL TOUGH on vehicles .!

[@FD-ov1uk]

My first single-ride with an brand new drivinglicence 1996 18y old was on a toyota 4Runner special 3L V6 on the streets of berlin drifting in 2nd gear at the corners.that was freaking cool.

[@samyeomans6710]

Cars in Australia are taxed more. So our cars are heaps more expensive here. A Ford F-150 here is $150,000 aud. About 100,000 usd. Our tax prices on cars is insane

[@noodles457]

In Australia they say your on "Cruiser money" if your rich!. Well over 100g for a duel cab

[@peterwalkerden6778]

Looking at the engine specs, it seems like the Toyota engine is underperforming against other offerings. I would be disappointed with the specs myself. 4.5l turbo V8? Most other diesels are making close to that but with less cylinders and getting better fuel economy. I understand that they are reliable but so are other engines.

[@reviewdotmn]

TLC 70 series is quite popular in Mongolia and is widely used in mining companies. Plus, you can still get a brand new one from the dealers.

[@ricki11cook]

Actually, right now, no one can buy one new. Toyota has stopped taking orders until it can catch up with demand. There's all sorts of rumours that they maybe changing the engines that they'll come with.