LC70 updated! 2023 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series review: GXL single cab-chassis | Off-road 4WD test

[@dilshankoenig8798]

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. 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.

[@liaminrio5463]

Ive had one ordered for about 15 months. Dont tell me i have to wait another 2 yrs for delivery. Turning 70 soon and want to collect before i die of old age, or boredom from waiting.

[@TheSukhbirgrewal]

Its been 18 month wait for me. And recently spoke to dealer he said wait probably another 6 months but not sure l😅

[@TheSukhbirgrewal]

@@hdfxdcsuperglide3016 holy moly

[@melanesianhulakuni]

From Papua New Guinea...the landcruiser is the king of our roads

[@jamesonjabiru]

I love my 79. The only thing it needs, as you say, is a higher gear for the freeway.

[@PaulEglinton]

When it comes to carrying heavy loads over rough terrain reliably, they beat the oppisition by a country mile.

[@michaelwiebe4282]

Great review, this Land Cruiser is a legend, sadly not available in my country!

[@jaymoar3561]

Are you in the USA also?

[@michaelwiebe4282]

@@jaymoar3561 No 😥.. In Germany.

[@Richard-sl8we]

@@jaymoar3561 No, in Australia.

[@Bayoz7]

Always a great review.

[@georgesbackyardgym]

Nothing wrong with my Nissan Patrol does the job, not as powerful but its tough, beefy and packs 1300 kgs in the back. Best thing is cost me 16k not 86k

[@frantickle]

But you have to drive a patrol lol

[@jaymoar3561]

@@frantickle we are all going to drive on batteries soon so what’s the difference.

[@frantickle]

@@jaymoar3561 I think that’s inevitable, but that’s 15+ years away. I’ll take my chances.

[@islesanctum833]

$86K.... fk'n insane

[@islesanctum833]

@@jaymoar3561 Not as soon as you think EV.... that's a scam too

[@twc733]

Hey.. where has the podcast gone...?

[@petergazarek9466]

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER ❤️👍 THE BEST CAR OF THE WORLD

[@BennyLC79]

Im luving mine 😊

[@jaymoar3561]

What year is yours?

[@aquaticwombat4570]

my dream car is a 2015 pre DPF model 70 series, workmate of course.

[@larryking6259]

Very nice review✌️

[@CJ-yb8uw]

I was lucky enough to get a 2022 79 series with the mods I wanted with only 19000km on the clock. Someone spent the money on it and so did I buying it, but I love it as I have been driving them in the mines for years😎👍✌️🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@RBFR01]

I wonder if the new auto is adaptable with the v8 engine.

[@dakarr4132]

Good review. Thanks

[@mharro88]

Interior looks like a 15k car.

[@nowthatsfunny8255]

Perfect no thousand dollar problems ever! 👌

[@thunderbear0]

Thats my dreamtruck!

[@roguereaper1017]

2:55 thats definitely Bomaderry

[@reubs91]

Get one of these off-road with a decent suspension kit and tyres, and you non-believers will understand….

[@Timmokenn]

You could do the review of a 2005 and it would be exactly the same review …

[@sv6k0a39]

The Casio watch of cars.

[@Jettdoherty]

Can you get these in automatic?

[@laistab1916]

It may be low on tec and expensive but its price is due to quallity and that its built for a job and it achieves said job

[@markdavison4454]

I like it drives well

[@rightlanehog3151]

Let the people who are crying out for an automatic transmission keep crying! 😂

[@jaymoar3561]

Why are Australia trucks bed always so shallow?

[@reubs91]

Because they are actually usable.

[@jaymoar3561]

@@reubs91 they would be more functional if they were deeper to secure stuff better.

[@brocksinclair66]

​@@jaymoar3561 American tubs(beds as you call it) are weak and completely useless and fit nothing in them

[@bluebellybrown2361]

for convenience

[@Stewsadventures]

I love them so fun to drive so agricultural

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

Toyota land cruiser 70 series heavy duty 🇯🇵💪👍 the best of the best 4×4!!! I ❤️ car 🚗!!!🎥👍 thanks, good luck 😃

[@SuperAlmighty]

should go to the museum

[@wagganationMFFM]

good review, but waiting for a new model car for at least two years,(making it an old model) does not make sense!

[@RoddAndercon-ii9se]

The upgrade was from 3350kg

[@curlzbean]

test drove one and thought it was average....would like to drive the v6 petrol version if it came here

[@NAStheNomad]

I decided to buy one AFTER they stopped taking orders for them 🤦‍♂️ Now with no idea if/when I can order one or how long the wait will be, I’m going to have to buy a hilux.

[@reubs91]

I’m in the same boat. Finally had positive cash flow in the business and a large contract.. finally I can actually afford one outright and I can’t even buy one…

[@NAStheNomad]

@@reubs91 haha the irony. We don’t even know if they will keep or change to a smaller engine

[@reubs91]

@@NAStheNomad to be honest I’m not fussed what engine/gearbox it has as long as they keep the same overall design. Obviously I like the V8 but it is pretty inefficient and lacks a couple of extra gears. Imagine they delivered it with the same engine gearbox package as the Merc G400 - straight 6 with 9 gears / 250kw and 700nm.

[@NAStheNomad]

@@reubs91 I just like bigger engines that don’t work as hard. Also, this V8 has lots of really low end grunt.

[@brocksinclair66]

​@@reubs91 just get a second hand low km one

[@MarcoPolo-vb1sw]

If this came as an auto it would be Australia’s top selling vehicle 😅

[@dustyfarmer]

Automatic transmissions are O-ring filled, electronic solenoids, computer controlled unreliable rubbish.

[@maxd4968]

And led lights, and more than 2 airbags, and CarPlay, and adaptive cruise

[@93jummy]

Don't even get fog lights anymore

[@fawshaw3361]

Single cab never had fog lights for some reason. All other variants get them

[@Kiwi_Dave]

Way over priced for what it is, you could get a Unimog for that kind of money far more capable.

[@oggyoggy1299]

No you can’t.

[@MataraMokaya]

Would you drive around town in a unimog or daily one?

[@mikefoster7085]

A Uni is slow, noisy and extremely uncomfortable not to mention thirsty (25lt/100@ 80klms/hr) also too big to fit down many tracks and takes at least 2 to change the tyre...capable yes, but not particularly practical

[@thunderbear0]

Durability and long lasting is what it costs more you dont have to spend thousands in repairs so you spend that on buying it

[@dustyfarmer]

Way over-priced? Try buying a $1200 Unimog tyre & $120 for an inner tube & compare that price to a $300 tubeless Landcruiser tyre or $20 tube. I'd get my Landcruiser far more places than a Unimog, especially in the bush in the wet, down a forest track or on the highway at highway speeds. That's why you never see Unimogs on the road even though plenty of ex-military ones are sold at Frontline sales. Unimog's are strictly for those with more dollars than sense.

[@maxdeane1092]

Underpowered, overpriced and well, and truly past the use by date. It’s about time Toyota looked at a whole new series of commercial vehicles.

[@Peter-ll7vq]

that is all true, but show a ute that can do everything it does and has the same reliability? and I will buy it

[@frantickle]

But the demand is so high. It’s a no brainer

[@trotts1885]

Go buy a Great Wall or mahindra

[@jacobenglish6408]

Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean others are the same 😂 I prefer one of these over a Ute that won’t get to 150k to 200k without dramas

[@commonsense-grs]

Still think these 70 series LC's are a total waste of money. They are so basic and I know this is why people love them, which I just can't figure out why. I could understand there reasoning if they were priced as they should be, around 50 to 55k, but at 85k plus and then you need to spend at least another 50k on them to fix all the design faults, to me they are a joke, but everyone to there own.

[@yeahnah773]

It’s supply demand though, they are on a waiting list for 2 more years. If it was too expensive then they wouldn’t sell.

[@Malc664]

@@yeahnah773 Yeah, supply and demand is licensed crime and just greed

[@yeahnah773]

@@Malc664 are you a communist?

[@brocksinclair66]

The 70 series was originally never going to be sold to civilians. And now it has no competition so Toyota knows they can charge what ever they want

[@maxd4968]

It needs a massive overhaul (better tech and features with a auto option) and (don’t hate me) the v8 needs to go. It’s so outdated, inefficient and slow I don’t see why they can’t just put the new v6 in

[@philanisiza]

Super overpriced for a wheelbarrow

[@frantickle]

Don’t worry about it, you’ll never be able to afford one.

[@gnrtx-36969]

In middle east it's much cheaper

[@tersy9862]

Those power and torque numbers are terrible and yes you can tune it but then you loose warranty and some reliability

[@Richard-sl8we]

It's a very detuned engine, it's all about long term reliability.

[@jockmiller3056]

Like the look NOT the seats, gutless power same as a 4 cylinder triton, gearbox, space in cab, clutch, service times, technology, rip off price, & when U have a problem like what happened with the DPF hilux problem & what happened to the owners 💩 no auto I drove one & it was like a 1960s Foden tractor unit so won’t B getting one I will stick with the Car of the Year 2023 the Ranger has its issues like all the rest but not as much 😎

[@jaymoar3561]

Jealousy

[@krishlal943]

It’s seems like A huge scam for The money they ask

[@onedayatatime4232]

Over price out dated dinosaur . And the motor would be good for a boat anchor. Less newton meters than a hilux lol. The steering is like driving a boat all over the shop. And you need ear muffs when in it. Off road, it flexs like a victa mower, and the rear track is awful . The rear spring hangers that belong on a horse and cart hang too low. Overall, why bother there is better, more comfortable utes out there.

[@mvnorsel6354]

Your trying to move up the waiting list by your comment. Smart.

[@nowthatsfunny8255]

Trying to make me cancel my order i see. Sorry buddy not gonna work!

[@halide8394]

Got this engine and with a tune becomes a beast

[@laloolhouvum1634]

More than 76K dollars, but don't even have a stock fog lamp. I prefer Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sasquatch package.

[@Richard-sl8we]

Good luck with the reliability and quality on the Jeep. There is a reason why Jeep sales have plummeted in Australia over the last 10 years; absolute rubbish.

[@Peter-ll7vq]

and yet no one buys a Jeep and all they do is break down, kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6S5nqKFj7esps0

[@dustyfarmer]

Drivers only use their fog lamps in clear weather or driving at night into oncoming vehicles.

[@jaymoar3561]

Jeep Fiat would be broken down in a month, the most unreliable brand in the world