Putting The 2024 Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series To The Ultimate Towing Challenge! | Drive.com.au

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Now with four-cylinder diesel power and an automatic transmission replacing a 4.5-litre diesel V8 and five-speed manual gearbox, is the LandCruiser still the stoic workhorse we all think it is?
00:00 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series
00:39 Pricing & Specifications
02:01 Interior
03:26 2nd Row
03:43 Engine
05:31 Test 1 - Load
07:59 Test 2 - Caravan
13:39 Summary
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[@stevens.2574]

The 2.8 has already proved itself in the prado and hilux, don't know why people are carrying on like it's a new motor.

[@nicknick7052]

maybe different mapping?

[@reubs91]

It’s a underperforming motor.

[@nmvi226]

yes I also wonder why people keep testing it as if it’s a new engine 🤦🏽‍♂️. But I also agree in the hilux it’s acceptable but in the Prado that car feels underpowered and the fact that the all new Prado will come out with the same engine with no power upgrade is a bit disappointing.. you can imagine the new Prado coming in even with a detuned v6 from the 300series pushing 250+ hp that will be a treat

[@mitchell5064]

@@reubs91 you talking about the old v8?

[@gavinsmith28]

Yes, but the Ford V6 (as used in Discovery before) engine for example is better than a 4 cylinder in a high end vehicle like a Prado or 70 series

[@dperk1757]

I had the chance of driving the 2.8 the other day, good setup, feels like a Hilux. Would I replace my current VDJ79? No. The tuned V8 with manual gear box is fun, pulls way harder than the factory 2.8 that I drove and if I wanted an auto I’d buy a 300 series. Will this appeal to your average new 70 series buyer, definitely. Does it fix the high percentage of commercial need for staff with auto only licences, absolutely. The 2.8 auto is a great addition to the 70 series line up.

[@spudboy1328]

I've just ordered the 2.8L, having had the V8 (2021). I never modded my Troopy's engine mainly as I couldn't bear replacing the clutch in a brand new vehicle and throwing away my warranty with an ECU upgrade. Maybe a modded V8 is better, but stock for stock, that 2.8L kills the V8. If it only lasts 300,000Kms instead 500,000Kms, well thats 15 years of motoring and by then I'll probably be dead anyway. Or I'll have bought a new car after ~150,000Kms. Either way I reckon it'll last long enough!

[@nicknick7052]

true but you can still remapping the V8 not the 2.8L

[@nmvi226]

You can remap the 2.8 I’ve seen KZbinrs like Matt Dubber in south Africa has his hilux remapped and its pushing 240+ hp. the tuning ecu software and hardware allows him to select whether he wants to drive in full remap mode or just normal performance. It’s quite cool

[@LyfovRyan51]

The narrow rear axle and wing mirrors are the main reason I didn't by another 79.

[@nicknick7052]

@@nmvi226240hp/600Nm for what?

[@spudboy1328]

@@LyfovRyan51 Yep - it's super annoying that they don't fix the rear track issue. But not much else has the GVM capacity of a 79, so what else do you buy? The only other options I could find were 'small' trucks, like the Hino 300 or Fuso Canter or the little 4x4 ISUZU truck.

[@user-qt6ju6ed9q]

It is hard to have a reasonable discussion with those, especially older people with loud shrill voices who are in denial and think that something is being "taken away from them". The world moves on; some good, some bad. The landcruiser started off with small engines and did everything asked. The new iteration will do the same. Those wedded to the past will remain so and there is nothing one can do to change their mindset

[@user-tr8dl4fb3q]

So if small engine was fine why did they go up to v8

[@SoGood09]

My question is if you have the previous gen can you facelift it to the current one?

[@romemancer7905]

Not with the short wheelbase and the overhang at the back...and a loaded pallet in the tray ??? your asking for trouble !!!

[@anbu999]

When it comes to towing you are putting additional stress on the transmission be it a V8 or 2.8

[@jase6785]

It's a lot safer to have both hands on the steering wheel when driving

[@thommostravels9610]

What's the rear axle max? That looked very suspect.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

They have overloaded it by at least 200kg.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Smaller engines have to work harder, a backward step for many.

[@nicknick7052]

maybe not but for sure you can't modify it at all

[@ericjohnson6802]

Mmm, some reluctant improvements from Toyota but still a vehicle from the past, which some might like. Towing 3500kg regularly, I simply won't go past 240kw and 8 speeds and max of 14l/100klms, so I'll stick with my current 11 yo vehicle. A 6 speed old school auto...wow! Hope they've made them stronger.

[@philg2468]

All your towball weight and payload was behind the rear axle - a recipe for disaster.

[@Drivecomau]

I'm yet to see a towball in front of the rear wheels - Sam

[@philg2468]

I'll spell it out for you. The way you had it set up means you have lightened the front axle heaps and overloaded the rear axle. Makes it an unstable combination.

[@michealplater9007]

Two cup holders, car of the year?

[@MR-hu1bx]

Some people here are harping on about if it will last as long as the V8, pfff hahah of course it will the V8 is shit house!

[@garreysellars5525]

Is that intercooler çooled with engine water if so that's a fail

[@Drivecomau]

Yes, it's a new water-to-air intercooler design. Do you think it's unreliable? -Sam

[@garreysellars5525]

@@Drivecomau Hi Sam as a diesel fitter if it uses engine water instead of a second radiator it will not be effective Untested to know if it is unreliable

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

how much fuel per 100kms? l fast forwarded to the summary but only heard garbage a mate has the 4 door V8 ute, brand new, gets 550kms from a 100K tank

[@andrewlevine8816]

I'm not sure how popular it will be on the land. But mining oil and gas will snap it up as so many can not drive a manual now. A six speed auto behind the v8 would make that a better car again.

[@SoGood09]

Unfortunately they won’t make the V8 auto it only comes in manual transmission

[@carlosayusolaslenguas5185]

What I wonder is if that 4 cylinder will last as many km as the V8. I hope so! But…

[@nicknick7052]

OEM V8? probably not but I am just guessing

[@shaunnit]

👍🇦🇺

[@mikesmechanical1102]

Lots of people are sold on Haval etc. purely based on features and looks. That’s fine for driving to the shops. What is invaluable is the fact that mechanics all over the world know Toyota inside out, spare parts will still be available even after armageddon and as the old slogan said “Everything keeps going right” Just remember, your climate control and courtesy lights are comfy, but my chassis is strong. If you find Toyota overpriced and boring, you’re shopping in the wrong aisle.

[@kimmarshall6047]

476,000ks on my 89 hilux so you know which motor i prefer.

[@garreysellars5525]

Yeah but how much hard work has it done or is it weekend people mover

[@lordcmdradama3969]

Wow, way to not understand about towing weights. GCM is not the deciding factor pretty much ever.

[@Drivecomau]

I completely disagree. GCM is misunderstood and very important. - Sam

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@Drivecomau yet you overloaded the vehicle's GVM...

[@saltydog888]

This thing is chugging old..

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

Do you lot have rocks in your head? Towing that load with that vehicle is downright dangerous. 2.8 tonne van has a 10% towball down-load of 280kg. 244kg tray 850kg in the tray. Thats 1374kg. 50kg overloaded and havent accounted for the 100kg driver.

[@nicknick7052]

nose up, ready for take off.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

@@nicknick7052you can even tell with the rake that it is overloaded on the rear axle. Idiotic.

[@mitchell5064]

@@user-vk4vd7vr5t waa waa

[@DonutGuy-2000]

I just watched the video and thought the same thing: 850kg in the tray 75kg driver 280kg towball weight 1205kg total That’s well over the 1,081kg payload limit. No wonder the arse of the 70 series was so low the front so high. Silly review Drive!!!

[@jackofjr]

How much weight was transferred from the front axle to the rear axle , should of weighed it

[@dalemcmartin9201]

You would have to be stark raving made to buy a Landcruiser, especially the 2.8. Extremely overpriced junk.