OUR NEW TOURING CAR - 2024 79 SERIES LANDCRUISER - V8 OR 4 CYL?

YEP! We bought another 79 Series Toyota Landcruiser! Same colour with many of the same features, but the big question is; did we get the trusty V8 or the all new 4 cylinder?
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[@zoezoe610]

Well done, nothing better than a new car and then personalizing it. Doing all those little projects is the best.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate we do enjoy it. Thanks for the comment.

[@Jez-a-live]

It's refreshing to hear someone not spruiking about the 2.8 4cyl model being better than the V8. A passion driven purchase.....you get my vote guys, well done.....YOLO 🤙

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching and the kind words.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Tire are 285/75/16 on a 9 inch rim neg 12 offset. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5OzfYOXZdZ1n7s

[@majinsaiyan8255]

A man of fine taste who gets what a 70 series is about! Congrats on the new ride!

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate.

[@michaelcranston3528]

Great to hear you went with the V8 . We ordered the V8 Troopy , just got in the last week before they closed the books. Its been 18 months and still waiting. But Oh what a feeling. Love the rims by the way. 😊 Blessings to you and the family.

[@RoamingRooma]

You are not the only one. Mine ordered May 2022. V8 troopi. No news yet Waiting games

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Congrats on the new Wagon mate. Thanks for tuning in, and the kind words.

[@australia-ukraine]

Be patient, I have been waiting for over 2 years and was halfway to taking Toyota to court, but I finally got my LC79 V8 just 2 months ago.

[@erolmunur5879]

Glad you stuck with the v8. Can’t wait to see what other mods you do on the cruiser

[@markhobson5628]

Nice rig mate, I ordered one in January and was told there’s a 18 month wait. Luckily someone cancelled their order just as the ship was just about to dock in Fremantle, so I gladly snapped it up when the dealer offered it to me. I’ve spent close to $20 k on it and I haven’t even taken delivery of it yet 😂

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Congratulations mate, expensive hobby hey. 😂

[@ajf9034]

Get a terrian tamer stainless insert for the air box, one of the best cheap mods you can do. With the insert and only using genuine filters mine stays clean as a whistle.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah I reckon that’s probably the go this time 🤙🏻

[@hamishbayer7065]

Good choice,I bought the single cab V8 Sandytaupe👍

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah nice. Love the single cab look.

[@Werkar27]

Congrats on the new car and totally agree with you on the tuning part. No one keeps those engines stock and in a reasonable tune form, they're way more reliable than the 4 cyl. There is a reason Yanmar sells a marine variant of these. Stoked for the upgrade series, cheers.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Well said!

[@batmanlives6456]

Side by side it’s amazing to see the heratige!!!

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah I will admit to standing around looking at them together. haha

[@deceptikhon]

I picked up the facelift 79 in the sandy just before Christmas and I'm pretty much in the same boat as you in regards to post reg GVM/upgrades. Unfortunately we didn't have the funds for all the pre reg upgrades, looking forward to bull bars coming later this year and will def keen an eye on your channel. thanks mate.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Congratulations on the new rig, thanks for tuning in.

[@glendalyndon4015]

Looks really good congratulations enjoy 😊

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate.

[@busso125]

Excellent vehicle enjoy the build and the Greta’s reliability that comes with it. Nothing else comes close.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate. And thanks for watching.

[@user-rv6zk1pp7r]

Gotta love the tail lights are still incandescent bulbs…😂 Adam try ATD bullbars pretty sure they are offering a bar. Anyone that travels regional Australia is silly not to have some frontal protection IME. It’s the difference between driving into the next town or getting a tow truck because all your coolant (or most 4x4 vehicles have a front mounted intercooler which is more of a problem). It’s the early mornings, evenings & nighttime driving that’s the problem & most caravaners get away with not hitting anything as they aren’t often driving those times. I’ve cleaned up more than 100 animals but that’s a lifetime of driving & living in the bush and couldn’t have a vehicle without a bar. The 2.8 & auto is for the fleet buyers, the NGO I work for is excited that they can move away from manuals for all the kiddies coming through that don’t know what a clutch is for, & having one engine type to maintain across the fleet (we use a great many hiluxes) is a no brainer

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate I'm sure you are correct about a bullbar. and I agree the 4 cylinder makes complete sense for fleet buyers.

[@Foolish_Paul_Australia]

Congrats on the new beast. Looking forward to seeing how you build it up. 🙂 Personally, I reckon you just got another 79 so you could keep your number plate. LOL 😋

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks mate. It was rather convenient with the plates, there was never another choice 🤙🏻

[@stevehardiman8134]

Hi there.. who do you suggest for a tune possibly around coffs thx...

[@theacreelife]

Great looking car! I love the new front end. Question though, why sell your older 79 that was kitted up the way you wanted only to buy something that is basically exactly the same and start over?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Good question! Quite a few reasons. Financially it made sense, new car warranty, to do some things different with the build, new shape, and for what we are doing with KZbin it is also great content too. We nearly pulled out that's for sue as kitting one of these out is not for the faint hearted. But we love setting up a vehicle and then getting out and using it.

[@cenzofrisina6517]

Great Vid mate! first tine watching your channel and i suscribed instanly because you talk so much sense and i love the strait attitude and totally agree with life being to short, hence why i ordered the nee 79 but the auto version. why? , well because uve always wanted one(who hasnt) and the face lift look wicked. i love every bit if it. im a tradie and do a shit load of ks and the auto just nade sense in day to day traffic in sydney and tgen go hone to a 5 acre property where the 79 is at home. ive copped so much flack for buying one but u truly dont care and just cant wait to put the canopy set up on and enjoy it. it will used dat in and day out. just cant wait! greqt vid! catch you on the next one mate

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for tuning in and Subscribing, enjoy your new ute bud. Check out out other channel also STS GARAGE for heaps of build content.

[@markh6676]

Excited to see what you do with the canopy & suspension. Have one coming in a few months. Can you offer a hint to what brand canopy?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching. Stay tuned 😂

[@NAStheNomad]

Great video, thank you for sharing. Btw, I think it’s pronounced Baha but look forward to more of your content 👍🏼

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching.

[@seabee167]

Good vid, a couple of questions, 1: will you do a winch cradle without a bull bar ? 2: can I have your oem wheels for my Troopy ? 😁

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Not sure about the winch cradle, and the wheels are already gone. Thanks for watching.

[@belindamacauslan1745]

Hi Adam, you mentioned in one of your vid's that you were going to install a new head unit in the new Cruiser, we've been waiting to see which one you go for as we need to replace ours before we head off in May. We have been considering the VHEDIA unit with OBD2 scan tool included but not sure if it will be suitable. After something that won't break the bank.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Just finished the interior yesterday. However I didn't replace the head unit. only speakers and amp. I would have loved the Alpine 9 inch but at $3000 it was not in the budget. I'll check out the one you mentioned and in the meantime shoot over STS GARAGE our other channel as there is a full series on the 79 build. Which will include the interior fit out.

[@belindamacauslan1745]

@@SmartTouringSystems Thanks Adam, we would love the Alpine also but sadly it's not in our budget either.

[@batmanlives6456]

There ain’t no grander sound than a V8 bellowing in anger !!!

[@iglcoatingsau]

Congrats mate, I genuinely love the look and cant wait for my 76 2.8 to arrive, love the retro look

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Cheers mate. Congrats to you too. 🤙🏻

[@paulmonger9337]

I've got an ex mines 76 which we use for towing, it has been remapped and I agree as a towing vehicle it's a weapon. Tows a 2.6t van no worries. But to say that you should never buy ex mines is a fairly broad brush statement. Ours is ex mines. We done over 200,000klms it's never missed a beat. Love the old girl

[@SmartTouringSystems]

I’m glad you’ve had a good experience with your vehicle mate, I’m sure there are some good ones. It’s just I’ve seen how they get abused.

[@user-qm9dg2tr1o]

What size are the tyre?

[@davidmilledge221]

Just put a wider diff in the rear , and spedo goes to 200 😂🎉congratulations nice car

[@SmartTouringSystems]

More than likely. Thanks mate.

[@melnickharris1177]

Oh what a feeling joyota 😂

[@shondellejonesd241]

hey mate. just wondering when you got the tyres. did you have to get the rims aswell when ordering them. having a difficult time. got the new 79 single cab. just wanna know if i get wheels delivered will i have to order tyres aswell?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Hi mate. No I wouldn't thinks so. you should be able to order wheels only.

[@christurner68]

Hold your breath on that fuel economy statement, there is a KZbinr out there who is proving that fuel economy wrong when towing.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate we have had it on order for around 18months

[@jeffokello528]

I think I'll only go for the V8 coz its got the manual transmission

[@adamnorton9701]

I'm going to give you like for this video to keep helping the channel. But I am not a fan. 🤣.. keen for the build vids.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Cheers mate. 😜

[@stevepaterson6408]

Very keen to see the audio upgrade….

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah should be nice mate.

[@stevepaterson6408]

Any idea when it might occur. I took delivery of my new 76 last Friday, went a little bit non traditional by choosing the 2.8 auto and the audio (amongst a host of never ending wants) is a must upgrade. Plus I’m on a wait list for the woeful centre consol replacement. Could be a long journey!…

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate. I’ve got the audio I’m just waiting on the clear views as I only want to take the door skins off once.

[@JayWilFo]

Congrats on the new vehicle and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the projects ahead 😁👍🏻

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks guys.

[@beast6able]

The new guards are designed to crumple so I believe for safety ...............

[@michaelnugara1]

Nothing like the V8 offroad, and it'll last longer than the 4cylinder.

[@australia-ukraine]

V8 engines are more powerful, reliable, and will last forever. Don't listen to marketing BS about "cool" 4 cylinder fake. There is a huge scandal at Toyota regarding false information provided about their new 4-cylinder engine. What another "Ronnie expert" says about the Holly 4-cylinder LC 70 means nothing but money in his account.

[@abuhamad2719]

You have to follow the experiments on KZbin... 4 cylinder outperforms a lot . But it is a personal preference do you like automatic or manual gearbox

[@australia-ukraine]

@@abuhamad2719 Mate, I don't know who you are or your background. My decisions are based on my engineering degree, skills, experience, and personal tests on both engines. Social media is the last place I would trust. If you prefer fairy tales from another Ronnie or other 'super' experts who live off sponsor money, that explains a lot. To put it in a nutshell, there are physics laws that can't be ignored. If you have a 4-cylinder engine straight from the factory tuned to about 70-80% and a V8 with zero tuning, what would you expect? Invest money in the V8 and get 300+ hp and 900+ nm of torque. These engines use exactly the same technologies and are at the same level of development in terms of ICE (internal combustion engine) engineering science. There are no rabbits in the hat. If you prefer the LGBT version of the legend, that's your preference, but don't try to persuade me to do the same. I prefer manual because I enjoy full control of the vehicle; moreover, it's more reliable and repairable. It allows you to do a push start and many more things that an automatic gearbox physically cannot do. I could never be on the same page as those who intend to replace science with a cheap show. I've spent years of hard studying and practice to gain some humble understanding of ICE. But then, one day, another Ronnie declares that the Earth is flat... no comments. That's how religions start.

[@jaydenbonetti6273]

When’s the next video? Keen to see a build series

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Check out or other channel. STS garage.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

youtube.com/@smarttouringsystems-garage?si=UL-T1B62i-r396pL

[@australia-ukraine]

How can V8 be less powerful if it has more power? Torque measured at different RPMs for a subset of 4-cylinder lovers is not evidence. Moreover, Toyota temporary stopped production of a few models with this 4-cylinder engine including LC 70 series due to a big scandal regarding false claims about its 'improved' characteristics.

[@costaplenty7482]

Curious, does the Toyota double hilux loading bin fit on the landcruiser 79 dual cab? if not can it be customised to fit on?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Hey mate thanks for watching, do You mean the tub back 🤔

[@costaplenty7482]

Yes.@@SmartTouringSystems

[@SmartTouringSystems]

@@costaplenty7482 I’m not sure to be honest, the body styling is quite different. Though.

[@costaplenty7482]

If it could be done i think it would be a true Frankenstein sporty 4x4!!!! Just saying.@@SmartTouringSystems

[@adamnorton9701]

Those spaces are going to crack on all the cars doing heavy corrugations and tearing

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Quite possibly.

[@justinrichards7491]

Do your UEV-490 rims fit your 79 series?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Hi Justin thanks for tuning in. The 79 series is 5 stud and the 490 is 6 stud.

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

When did you order? Where? And when did it arrive?

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Ordered 18months prior

[@GlobalTriathlonNetwork]

@@SmartTouringSystems I'm up to 20 months and counting..

[@SmartTouringSystems]

@@GlobalTriathlonNetwork hang in there.

[@jeffgreaves1559]

So have you sold the old one

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate its gone.

[@TerrykCheung]

Love and would like a V8, reality is that u can't order it anymore

[@TechStories79]

How the heck did you buy the v8!!!???

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate we have had it on order for 18months.

[@TechStories79]

@@SmartTouringSystems you just made a solid investment. One day that thing will be priceless and im almost sure with its 40 series looks it will go higher than the previous. Im going to wait for the books to re open and jump in for the final chance of owning the v8! Fingers cross they re open soon. Cheers.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yeah mate, I agree and wish I didn’t have to use it 😂. I’d say if you rang around the dealers you would find a cancelled order, hear it a bit lately.

[@ggbogo935]

bro's taking out car loans after car loans. when the KZbin shit dies down homie is gonna be in financial shambles

[@SmartTouringSystems]

😂 thanks for the concern, homie.

[@ImJustWantToComment]

so the fact that engine will last twice as long doesnt add into your decision... strange ... its literally has twice as many cylinders does anyone know how physics works more cylinders means longer life of the engine. why is nobody talking about this

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yes that is a great point for sure.

[@australia-ukraine]

Most people have little to no knowledge about ICE. They listen to bullshit from another Ronnie "expert" and accept marketing lies as holy truth. Check the news about the huge scandal at Toyota regarding false info about their glorified 4-cylinder fake.

[@batmanlives6456]

The standard VDJ is underpowered compared to the new 4 cylinder… But open the V8 up and let her sing 🎵 and music to the ears !!!

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Absolutely !

[@snafu22]

must be plenty of money in this you tube stuff? V8 all the way…..now as far warranty goes….that’s questionable because once you throw a few mods at it there are hundreds of horror stories about warranty being void.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks for watching. Worked bloody hard mate to have what we have. And yes the warranty will be questionable,

[@AlGreenLightThroughGlass]

High-pressure fours - uh no.

[@user-tr8dl4fb3q]

I wish i could grab mr toyota by the ear and say what the f#ck is going on here with the wheel track ,alternator,etc

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Yep, absolutely.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely ep and new 4wd guys, Sorry guys but IMO the FJ Cruiser is the ugliest 4wd Toyota has bought to Aus mite be a good 4wd but man it ugly.

[@SmartTouringSystems]

😂 thanks for tuning in mate.

[@craigtomkinson2837]

sorry@@SmartTouringSystems

[@Foxmunta]

Dear Oh Dear Toyota don't deserve your respect!

[@petercoombs4213]

Autos may be ok for crawling over speed bumps in suburbia, but for 4x4 , autos are for Nancy boys

[@archerbishop9935]

চমৎকার কাজ করিস তুই।।

[@SmartTouringSystems]

Thanks very much.