Hands down a farmers ute. Nothing but landcruisers on the farm I work at. Driving an 18 year old land cruiser with well over 350,000 kms on it, and has been punished like no other, yet still runs perfectly You don't need all the other bells and whistles, it's excellently fit for purpose
That's exactly it - fit for purpose. A pretty narrow purpose - and it's unfit for pretty much every other purpose - but for the purpose you have outlined, yep, excellent.
You have access to much better and cheaper utes. These things suck, overpriced, weak, uncomfortable, unreliable. They aren't good, I have about 150k on the work one and I hate it.
@@EleMexican Dead wrong. LS trucks and even old Ford's aren't all that fancy. The new ones are built like trailer homes. Replaceable and not meant to stay on the road. With all our Bs emissions electric vehicle manufacturing is deadly and toxic.
The 70 series is an enthusiast's vehicle - they don't make much sense on paper as a value proposition, but if you're partial to this kind of old school, tough, clunky kind of truck - they're just so much fun to own and drive. So much character. You can't fall in love with a Hilux in the same way you can a 70 series cruiser :)
@@alantownsley6391 What price is ultimate reliability and piece of mind, knowing you can transport your family safely to the most remote places, in the most challenging conditions? This is the Landcruiser mission statement, only an idiot would want second best, why this is the ONLY vehicle you see in remote Central Australian communities, besides blackfulla bush bangers
@@danielhill9080 The price for ultimate reliability is around $100k in Australia That’s out of reach for most families. Great Ute, I just think Toyota are taking the piss🤷♂️
@@billybunter3753 Under tuned, not underpowered ;) Easily tuned up if you want. But why would you want to - you don't buy one to drag people off at the lights. It has plenty of torque low down where it counts.
Cars are a lot more expensive in Australia than the US. From a sample of 5 vehicles I've looked at between our countries (adjusted for AUD vs USD) it looks like AU pays anywhere from 25-35% more per vehicle. So in the US this vehicle would start around $32,000 to $36,000 which is fairly reasonable given it's overall capability + 4WD + KDSS.
Cars are a lot more expensive in Australia than the US. From a sample of 5 vehicles I've looked at between our countries (adjusted for AUD vs USD) it looks like AU pays anywhere from 25-35% more per vehicle. So in the US this vehicle would start around $32,000 to $36,000 which is fairly reasonable given it's overall capability + 4WD + KDSS.
They recently re engineered it to add side curtain airbags and strengthen it to reach a 5 star crash test rating. It is definitively not the same as it was 38 years ago.
For anyone wondering why this is so expensive it's because Toyota really wanted it to die off many years ago. The mines and Australia in general really opposed it's death. Toyota argued that it cost them an incredible amount of money to keep it's low volume production going with labour, tooling and logistics etc. They also said it's costing them tens of millions to keep it emissions and safety compliant. With assigning engineers, testing, research and development and then putting it through government standards testing. The mines and Australia said we don't care we want a 70 Series. Toyota said fine, whatever but you'll have to pay for it. All of it's costs will be spread across each vehicle and because there's a narrow market for it with a handful of trim levels then those prices will be high. Australia said no worries. Hence we have this dinosaur at astronomical prices. The Middle East and Africa also get it, but Australia is the key driving factor for this car. The Middle East gets a petrol version for leisure more than work. Africa gets it because it's one of the few countries where it sells. Just as an example on how much cars cost to comply etc, Lotus spent $50 million dollars just getting one of their low volume cars compliant with government standards and approved for sale.
So basically it's safety and emissions compliance that is making this vehicle expensive? Who do we have to thank for that? I'd be OK to pay the price premium if the 78 and 79 Series also received the same safety upgrades but sash only rear center seat belt on the 4 door models is not really up to scratch despite the high asking price.
@@tempestv8 not only that. Toyotas argument is that they could be producing other vehicles on the Landcruiser 70 line which provides them with a much larger market, more diverse customer portfolio and better profit margins, instead they have to dedicate time and effort to maintain the 70 Series tooling, the labour and essentially keep it's production line open for a select minority market. In order for it to meet ever changing safety requirements it has to get additions engineered into it and pass a whole new series of tests. All that costs money and time even meeting the bare minimum. Hence it doesn't have autonomous emergency braking etc, it's just what was required to meet current crash and emissions standards.
@@nathansharma87 Wow, you don't have a clue about the 70 Series actual mission, which is ultimate reliability and survivability under the toughest conditions. 70 series incorporates a lot of truck technology scaled down, detuned, while most 4WD's are comprised of car technology scaled-up, highly-sprung motor blows-up after 300,000 k's, when the Cruiser will do a million plus. Landcuiser is about evolution, not revolution, applying what works over time, discarding that which doesn't. You city people just don't get it, demanding all the latest gadgetry, just more unnecessary bullshit that's going to fail, leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
70 series in the Middle East (or at least the Gulf) are principally used for work rather than leisure. Luckily it’s been easier for private owners to register certain models recently, so there are a few troopies around now and a few SWB on the road for personal use. Other than that, the pickups are working vehicles everywhere. The Saudi traffic police use the SWB, which must be the most impractical car for the job!
I upset someone from chasing cars last time I left my honest feedback on the mega dual cab review but I’m here to be honest again! I really enjoyed this review. This bloke did some research and knew his stuff. I’ve owned a 79 dual cab and they’re such a good thing - for the farm - and that’s about it. When commuting to my closest town or going on a trip out west the Lc79 Ute is seriously uncomfortable and fatiguing. As he said though, they are a blank canvas and the aftermarket options are unreal but damn costly. Overall a tough unit that could be so much more if Toyota just tweaked a few minor things! Like the 5th gear, cabin noise and wheel track. You do need to weigh up a chopped 200 when you do the figures.. Cheers
I'd be happy to bet money on the fact >50% of the negative comments on this video are coming from people who have wanted this vehicle but then cracked the sads once they realise they're too povvo to afford one. Iconic vehicle. Tough. Pricey to run but if you look at long term investment perspective, you could have the car for the rest of life no dramas.
So let me get this right. 85 ish on road for a 4x4 Ute with plastic seats, you need to replace, an infotainment system, you need to replace. It needs an after market centre console. It needs a rear axle widening kit. It needs an air filter modification to make it dustproof. Probably needs shit loads of suspension work to see its true off-road potential. And after all that you get a 5 speed gutless gas guzler that droans at anything over 90kph, with next to no cabin space. This one does look good though.....from the front. (Thinks...boy am I gonna cop it now :).
All correct, no arguments. The part you left out though was how even after 300000kms you can take one into the outback and be pretty much 100% certain it won't break down.
At the end of the day parts are readily available they are reliable durable and tough as hell regardless of lack of creature comforts. Not to mention how well they hold they're value!!
My father has one of these in the old six cylinder turbo diesel. He loves it & works perfectly around his farm. Says a lot of the farmers prefer the old engine as is cheaper to run. Last time I looked it was a little rougher around the edges but still rattling along after doing 300,000 kms.
You know sometime, most of the 4WD utes currently on the market will do 300k kms with out and major issues. These things are overpriced dinosaur, then you need to consider safety. Toyota should not be allowed to sell a vehicle with a wider front track than the rear. Plan dangerous.
@@patrickmaher4909 I have driven this traytop and it didn't feel particularly unsafe to me. Also don't hear of accidents attributed to placement of the wheels.
@@jamesgowing3856 they are know to have quirky handling because of this. It Toyota tried to sell this vehicle in say the US, it would not get past safety requirements.
@@patrickmaher4909 I don't agree. The handling is fine. It is a traytop vehicle meant for farm work & other types of work. It is not meant for town and speeds of 110+ Kms. Lots of people in the US would love to own one. Australian farmer are generally careful about where they spend their money & it they wouldn't spend this kind of money if it wasn't something they really wanted.
@@jamesgowing3856 good to hear you're is ok for purpose. The US will not allow them to be sold in that country because do not comply with basis safety regulations.
We have a 1998 Patrol 4.2 Diesel clocking around 350k kilometers plus... it may not have a turbo just like those LC80s but its built like a tank! Really durable and reliable just like LC80s..
@@DOPExPIRATE Although even in city, if I lived in a city, I would love to have similar technically simple (but still high quality) car available. Maybe don't need to be a 4x4 if purely in city. Mercedes Benz W123 or 124 might be better city car with same level of simplicity, utility and reliability.
On my 2nd cruiser 3rd on order, and once you own one and use it for what it was intended you won’t buy anything else. Not designed for city streets or rock crawler comps. It is a tough agricultural vehicle that has been over engineered to cope with the harshest environments on earth. If it doesn’t make sense then you don’t need one simple, haters gonna hate.
If Toyota sold these in Canada I’d order one the moment orders opened up. I’m even considering importing an older one when I have the free time to find a clean one and get shipping & import sorted.
Saw one of these at a dealership a few years ago with a price sticker on the windscreen. I thought it said $7600 and I thought that’s a bit expensive. Imagine my shock when I realised it was $76 grand, 😂
I agree, though the narrow rear track does have some advantages, ie the rear always cuts in on tight turns anyway, some competition trials vehicles are the same.
It’s funny watching people try to talk these cars up, it fails at everything from fuel to comfort to technology to servicing to price the list goes on FFS 🤦♂️
@@danielhill9080 most I know swear by the N-70 Hilux (the N-80 is a shitbox) and the 3.2 ranger as it might not go as hard as the 2.0 but has proven long term reliability, most people I know who have cruisers only have them to turn them into off-road machines but the smart ones just get a Jimmy
Come the zombie apocalypse and you have to get from brisbane to perth avoiding all roads. If that was a category in car reviews this would win everytime! We are lucky such a choice still exists.
Simple, there are cars to get you from point A to point B with the least effort and most comfort. Now the Land Cruiser is here to get you to anywhere no other vehicle can take you to and back alive!
@حمید رضا defenetly nope, these have too many degradable electronics, the BJ/FJ's have no chips, all analogue electricals and simple mechanics, those will last forever, plus you can make a spare part in a machine shop, good luck doing that with todays rolling boxes. Edit: YT and posts=error, udk hiw i got you name mixed up in the text XD
Toyota could do well to get their act together on this one. There is a market amongst militaries, emergency services, heavy industries and enthusiasts the world over for a bomb proof, extreme duty 4WD and whilst the 70 series is about the most suitable thing out there it still falls a long way short of filling the role. G-wagons are the next best thing (better on paper, trash in reality and twice the price) but there just isn't anything out there that will survive the punishment one can give a 70 series. The V8 will happily powerslide through gravel corners at 90km/h and fly down forestry roads at 110km/h fully laden but they do really need a 6 speed. In Papua New Guinea they're about the most common vehicle you'll see though still with the 6 cylinder 1HZ motor - absolutely gutless at speed but will handle the poor treatment!
The LandCruiser 70 Series- yes not “so perfect” but remains on top in terms of reliability, toughness and being open to any modifications. LandCruiser 70 Series FOR LIFE!!
I see the benefit if it's required for work and can be claimed as a tax deduction. Add a removable caravan and you're set for holiday adventuring. But as a non-work vehicle that can't be claimed, there's smarter options.
Why do they still make the front axle track width wider than the rear axle track width? Unless you get spacers to correct the track width on the rear axle the 70 series doesn't track right in ruts.
My problem is when you buy a canopy for this car, it needs to be custom. Standard canopy’s are 850mm this car needs 1000mm. It’s not really a big deal it’s more cosmetic, but it’s a shame.
Is there an export availability to Mexico for this Toyota? I mean living and working in the US and wanting export one from Aussie would it be possible to buy it?
Gen3 Pajero's will outlast any Cruiser, wait ten years Gen 3 and Gen4 Pajero's will be 600k-800k kms clocked and cruisers will be abundant only in wrecker yards with 400k- 500k kms and multiple recalls, I see the future Mitsubishi are build better from the core base and so no need for upgrades and an aftermarket.
When I see these being driven on the road and out in the bush I think 'more money then brains' And with dpf they lost the only good thing about them- the sound
Can't believe Toyota wouldn't make rear wheel axle same width . For that price good luck going through sand with that . Toyota aren't the same as they were .
Thanks for another excellent review, John. I love this vehicle. I drove one in Timor Leste for over a year and it was perfect in that environment. I would love to own another. Trouble is I have no need . Doesn’t mean I don’t want one but on this occasion the head is (just) over ruling the heart, oh, and the wife would ‘not be happy’.
I'd love to own this vehicle. I work in IT and will never work on farm but this truck is gorgeous. Load up all the necessities in the back and drive around with your partner.
You've got doors, mirrors, seats, heater controls, fan knob, window winders and handles, all from 1984 at 2022 prices! Throw in a hand-brake that does not hold (how do they meet roadworthy?), a rear axle 100mm narrower than the front, cart springs in the rear that need another three leafs if you want to carry weight and then the spring pack snags in ruts and a flimsey aluminium el-cheapo tray that will rattle apart in two years. Why the hell do people buy them?? Answer, NOTHING to compete with! Take it or leave it mentality from Toyota. As long as dills keep buying them, the more Toyota will pump them out. If you want the thing to progress into the 21st century, then DON'T buy them, and then Toyota will change. Buyer, or rather LACK of buyers, will drive change.
Why would we want it to change personally I think it has stayed to far from it's 40 series roots I want a tractor for the road something that I can buy once and have for a lifetime a tool I only sold mine because after I built it up I got offered stupid money But I bought a 74 HJ Holden one ton to replace it as a workshop ute I guess I an the target market for simple no BS vehicles I don't want or need automatic anything if I need lane keeping I shouldn't be driving
You might have a 200 Kph speedo but you'd have to spray the front of it with WD40 and Vaseline your hairdo to make it slip through the air faster to get anymore than 160Kph which is where mine taps out.
Once you've pointed the rear track out. It can NOT be unseen. Having said that. Can aftermarket rims fix it. Like a staggered width rim/tyres/offset etc? Has it been done?
@@oggyoggy1299 for sure mate. Dwizz or Jmacx both do good options and it’s definitely the right way to do it but the offset rear rims works fine too. Yeah it’s not great for the bearings but I’ve never had any dramas 👍🏻
What a beautiful car! Ask yourself do you really need the bells and whistles? It's like fat on muscles. Very reliable car, durable, no matter what the conditions are, it will take you back home safe and sound.
Sounds like the perfect 4x4 for tough Australian conditions, l doubt it was designed for flying down the highway at 75mph, more like tackling rough terrain at more sensible speeds, lets see the new Defender keep up with one of these!!!!
We have them in Saudi Arabia with graphics on the sides and sandy color, which I really dislike but we have alot of people who enjoy them. The bed on the one we have is very different it’s lower and larger I think.
It's probably the most rugged and reliable vehicle on the road today, which is pretty important when you live in remote communities, your life may depend on it.
@@danielhill9080 Yep pretty important for the fraction of people who actually need it. Reliability isn’t the question the price versus what you get is laughable. Not to mention the very below par power and torque from a diesel V8. These cars make sense for fleets (ie national parks) not for your average 4x4 hipster looking to score accolades.
@@s1xone611 The brilliant 4.5L diesel V8 is deliberately detuned for maximum reliability. Chip it, let it breath, and you can double the horsepower while significantly improving fuel economy.
I traded my 2019 79 single cab in for $5,000 more than I paid for it. Wonder what my 2022 GXL single cab is now worth????? Try that on a Ranger, Triton or Nav!!! They are merely landfill.
LOL. How does Toyota get away with charging $100K for a truck that still needs aftermarket seats, decent suspension, head unit and some decent headlights, spotties etc?
Not only Toyota are getting away with charging 100K, if you go to a dealer, they'll charge you 20K mark up on this and still might have to wait a long time to get it. Its clearly demand supply thing, if you don't like it, Toyota doesn't care, it's not for you, there are plenty others waiting to get hands on it. Personally, I don't like it.
@@shubhamgoswami5221 - Those 1970's door cards and ventilation sliders. LOL. What i also don't get is why you would spend many thousands cutting the end off a perfectly nice and very expensive Landcruiser wagon and then put a tray on the back. Why not buy a Ram or Silverado for a lot less and end up with the same type of vehicle?
I drive a 12-year-old Taco 2-door, WITH A 5 SPEED!!, because I don't know of anything similar that is as durable and practical available here in the states, and quite frankly I shouldn't have to worry about it for another decade, barring catastrophe of course.
As an owner of 70 series vehicle, I acknowledge that there are a few things that should be improved immediately by Toyota. The demand on them is inexplicable, the price goes up accordingly (it’s called inflation😂) . One thing though that is perfectly fine is the updated 5 speed gearbox since late 2016. They do not need a 6th gear. Imho any 70 series vehicle should never under any circumstances be driven over 120kph. Anyone who does so is an idiot. They are not built for it. Mine sits on 2000 revs at 100 kph. How in blue blazes would a sixth gear be of any benefit whatsoever?
@@cloudysky9991 you can drive any 70 series over 120 kmh if you choose diferent tyres and soften their suspensión. Even the older ones with the 3B Diesel, 2K Turbo or 22R 4 cilynders.
Pretty much, Toyota have cancelled Australian orders indefinitely on the 70 series Landcruiser. They will have enough stock to supply the busier dealers until 2024.... So no 4 year wait...sorry everyone.... If you have been told by your dealer that it is a 4 year wait, they are lying to you in hope to push you to a Hilux... This also means 2nd hand 70 series will now increase in price. If you had ordered after Toyota's announcement, you may not ever receive your new truck. You should be able to receive a full refund of your deposit.
You would need to have rocks in your head to buy one of these single cab dinosaurs. It's a total joke that Toyota hasn't fixed that terrible 100mm shorter rear axle and this is just one of many faults with this vehicle. You need to spend a fortune on this thing to make it only a reasonable 4WD, just don't get it.
Yep. They say that they will last forever. Sorry I prefer to update my vehicles after about five years. It is called progress, improved safety and comfort.
@@patrickmaher4909 These trucks make money for some business owners. The remote possibility of a vehicle being out of service even for a short period can significantly damage ones reputation. There is nothing wrong with wanting new stuff, this just isn't the vehicle for you. They keep making them because there's obviously a demand.
Thanks for the review.... Very nice looking rig. But I'm very surprised it has a somewhat old school 5 speed transmission as nearly all 4wd have at least 6 speeds... Interesting
This is a tool not a means of transportation per se. It’s tough as nails and great for work at the farm or mines but that’s it, don’t think of it as a daily driver.
If this was released in April, I would have thought the whole video was just taking the piss... on a serious note... why this vs a normal Ute like a hilux? Just for the flexibility?
This vehicle is much tougher than the hilux for day to day work on a farm. You wouldn't see so many farmers using them of their farms if that wasn't the case.
@@jamesgowing3856 the 1980s era hilux was the toughest Toyota there ever was. And farmers buy ‘‘em because they display to people they most likely wear a blue working shirt, and have massive beer gut.
@@wildoutaussie2228 it's very cheap actually to maintain an old land cruiser. They have a very basic diesel engine. Much cheaper to fix and easier to repair than current motors which have a lot more electronics
If you like these kinds of Land Cruisers, make sure to check out our 76 Series review next: th-cam.com/video/SulXi9_HUkc/w-d-xo.html
Toyota Land Cruiser is Africa's favourite 4 x 4 undisputed heavyweight🔥🔥🔥👌
What's perfect for one driver may not be perfect for another, l'll take the 79 as it is thankyou!!!
Hands down a farmers ute. Nothing but landcruisers on the farm I work at. Driving an 18 year old land cruiser with well over 350,000 kms on it, and has been punished like no other, yet still runs perfectly
You don't need all the other bells and whistles, it's excellently fit for purpose
Yes an agricultural vehicle and nothing more. There are plenty of other better options to tour or tow with.
Mate said it perfectly, if it doesn’t make sense you don’t really need one.
That's exactly it - fit for purpose. A pretty narrow purpose - and it's unfit for pretty much every other purpose - but for the purpose you have outlined, yep, excellent.
exactly, it is a 4WD built for Australian conditions. I've had 9.
Simplicity is the reason why this vehicle is still being sold!!! Love it. Too bad U.S. never gets the good stuff smh
Simple, purposeful & reliable. Love it. I only wish these were on sale here in the US.
You have access to much better and cheaper utes. These things suck, overpriced, weak, uncomfortable, unreliable. They aren't good, I have about 150k on the work one and I hate it.
@@EleMexican Dead wrong. LS trucks and even old Ford's aren't all that fancy. The new ones are built like trailer homes. Replaceable and not meant to stay on the road. With all our Bs emissions electric vehicle manufacturing is deadly and toxic.
The 70 series is an enthusiast's vehicle - they don't make much sense on paper as a value proposition, but if you're partial to this kind of old school, tough, clunky kind of truck - they're just so much fun to own and drive. So much character. You can't fall in love with a Hilux in the same way you can a 70 series cruiser :)
It’s just the price that doesn’t make sense 🤷♂️ great old truck at 30 to 40k
@@alantownsley6391 What price is ultimate reliability and piece of mind, knowing you can transport your family safely to the most remote places, in the most challenging conditions? This is the Landcruiser mission statement, only an idiot would want second best, why this is the ONLY vehicle you see in remote Central Australian communities, besides blackfulla bush bangers
@@danielhill9080 The price for ultimate reliability is around $100k in Australia
That’s out of reach for most families. Great Ute, I just think Toyota are taking the piss🤷♂️
And it still has an under powered oil burning V8! How could you go wrong, 🤔
@@billybunter3753 Under tuned, not underpowered ;) Easily tuned up if you want. But why would you want to - you don't buy one to drag people off at the lights. It has plenty of torque low down where it counts.
Considering the materials, R&D vs price, Toyota are laughing all the way to the bank with this vehicle 🤣
And they've been doing so for 30 years
Cars are a lot more expensive in Australia than the US. From a sample of 5 vehicles I've looked at between our countries (adjusted for AUD vs USD) it looks like AU pays anywhere from 25-35% more per vehicle. So in the US this vehicle would start around $32,000 to $36,000 which is fairly reasonable given it's overall capability + 4WD + KDSS.
Cars are a lot more expensive in Australia than the US. From a sample of 5 vehicles I've looked at between our countries (adjusted for AUD vs USD) it looks like AU pays anywhere from 25-35% more per vehicle. So in the US this vehicle would start around $32,000 to $36,000 which is fairly reasonable given it's overall capability + 4WD + KDSS.
They recently re engineered it to add side curtain airbags and strengthen it to reach a 5 star crash test rating. It is definitively not the same as it was 38 years ago.
@@Fekillix The electric aerial adds to the value 🤣
For anyone wondering why this is so expensive it's because Toyota really wanted it to die off many years ago. The mines and Australia in general really opposed it's death.
Toyota argued that it cost them an incredible amount of money to keep it's low volume production going with labour, tooling and logistics etc.
They also said it's costing them tens of millions to keep it emissions and safety compliant. With assigning engineers, testing, research and development and then putting it through government standards testing.
The mines and Australia said we don't care we want a 70 Series.
Toyota said fine, whatever but you'll have to pay for it. All of it's costs will be spread across each vehicle and because there's a narrow market for it with a handful of trim levels then those prices will be high.
Australia said no worries.
Hence we have this dinosaur at astronomical prices.
The Middle East and Africa also get it, but Australia is the key driving factor for this car. The Middle East gets a petrol version for leisure more than work. Africa gets it because it's one of the few countries where it sells.
Just as an example on how much cars cost to comply etc, Lotus spent $50 million dollars just getting one of their low volume cars compliant with government standards and approved for sale.
Awesome! Thanks for the information 👍🏻👍🏻
So basically it's safety and emissions compliance that is making this vehicle expensive? Who do we have to thank for that?
I'd be OK to pay the price premium if the 78 and 79 Series also received the same safety upgrades but sash only rear center seat belt on the 4 door models is not really up to scratch despite the high asking price.
@@tempestv8 not only that. Toyotas argument is that they could be producing other vehicles on the Landcruiser 70 line which provides them with a much larger market, more diverse customer portfolio and better profit margins, instead they have to dedicate time and effort to maintain the 70 Series tooling, the labour and essentially keep it's production line open for a select minority market.
In order for it to meet ever changing safety requirements it has to get additions engineered into it and pass a whole new series of tests.
All that costs money and time even meeting the bare minimum.
Hence it doesn't have autonomous emergency braking etc, it's just what was required to meet current crash and emissions standards.
@@nathansharma87 Wow, you don't have a clue about the 70 Series actual mission, which is ultimate reliability and survivability under the toughest conditions. 70 series incorporates a lot of truck technology scaled down, detuned, while most 4WD's are comprised of car technology scaled-up, highly-sprung motor blows-up after 300,000 k's, when the Cruiser will do a million plus. Landcuiser is about evolution, not revolution, applying what works over time, discarding that which doesn't. You city people just don't get it, demanding all the latest gadgetry, just more unnecessary bullshit that's going to fail, leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
70 series in the Middle East (or at least the Gulf) are principally used for work rather than leisure. Luckily it’s been easier for private owners to register certain models recently, so there are a few troopies around now and a few SWB on the road for personal use. Other than that, the pickups are working vehicles everywhere. The Saudi traffic police use the SWB, which must be the most impractical car for the job!
I upset someone from chasing cars last time I left my honest feedback on the mega dual cab review but I’m here to be honest again! I really enjoyed this review. This bloke did some research and knew his stuff. I’ve owned a 79 dual cab and they’re such a good thing - for the farm - and that’s about it. When commuting to my closest town or going on a trip out west the Lc79 Ute is seriously uncomfortable and fatiguing. As he said though, they are a blank canvas and the aftermarket options are unreal but damn costly. Overall a tough unit that could be so much more if Toyota just tweaked a few minor things! Like the 5th gear, cabin noise and wheel track. You do need to weigh up a chopped 200 when you do the figures.. Cheers
I'd be happy to bet money on the fact >50% of the negative comments on this video are coming from people who have wanted this vehicle but then cracked the sads once they realise they're too povvo to afford one. Iconic vehicle. Tough. Pricey to run but if you look at long term investment perspective, you could have the car for the rest of life no dramas.
Expensive, but if you bought one after 50, it'd see you out. They'd outlast you!
So let me get this right. 85 ish on road for a 4x4 Ute with plastic seats, you need to replace, an infotainment system, you need to replace. It needs an after market centre console. It needs a rear axle widening kit. It needs an air filter modification to make it dustproof. Probably needs shit loads of suspension work to see its true off-road potential. And after all that you get a 5 speed gutless gas guzler that droans at anything over 90kph, with next to no cabin space. This one does look good though.....from the front.
(Thinks...boy am I gonna cop it now :).
One bit you missed. All the women get wet when around the owner of this vehicle. A big problem
All correct, no arguments. The part you left out though was how even after 300000kms you can take one into the outback and be pretty much 100% certain it won't break down.
You spent your Friday night writing that? You need to get a girlfriend mate.
At the end of the day parts are readily available they are reliable durable and tough as hell regardless of lack of creature comforts. Not to mention how well they hold they're value!!
Diesel, not gas.
My father has one of these in the old six cylinder turbo diesel. He loves it & works perfectly around his farm. Says a lot of the farmers prefer the old engine as is cheaper to run. Last time I looked it was a little rougher around the edges but still rattling along after doing 300,000 kms.
You know sometime, most of the 4WD utes currently on the market will do 300k kms with out and major issues. These things are overpriced dinosaur, then you need to consider safety. Toyota should not be allowed to sell a vehicle with a wider front track than the rear. Plan dangerous.
@@patrickmaher4909 I have driven this traytop and it didn't feel particularly unsafe to me. Also don't hear of accidents attributed to placement of the wheels.
@@jamesgowing3856 they are know to have quirky handling because of this. It Toyota tried to sell this vehicle in say the US, it would not get past safety requirements.
@@patrickmaher4909 I don't agree. The handling is fine. It is a traytop vehicle meant for farm work & other types of work. It is not meant for town and speeds of 110+ Kms. Lots of people in the US would love to own one.
Australian farmer are generally careful about where they spend their money & it they wouldn't spend this kind of money if it wasn't something they really wanted.
@@jamesgowing3856 good to hear you're is ok for purpose. The US will not allow them to be sold in that country because do not comply with basis safety regulations.
What a beauty! Today after 38 years the Landcruiser 70 series is ruling on the market.
We have a 1998 Patrol 4.2 Diesel clocking around 350k kilometers plus... it may not have a turbo just like those LC80s but its built like a tank! Really durable and reliable just like LC80s..
Yea i have that one mine is 1995 and have 250K km on it runs great
You Australians are so lucky to have that kind of vehicle available. 😂
Why would you need one in a city ??
@@DOPExPIRATE Who was talking about city?
@@DOPExPIRATE Although even in city, if I lived in a city, I would love to have similar technically simple (but still high quality) car available. Maybe don't need to be a 4x4 if purely in city. Mercedes Benz W123 or 124 might be better city car with same level of simplicity, utility and reliability.
I love the sales pitch, you have to spend $80k to then rip everything out and off the car to replace it with functional equipment.
And that's before the repower.
No point pretending it’s fit for purpose for all uses out of the box, I guess
Stick to factory Toyota parts, service regularly, and you're pretty much guaranteed not to break down in the middle of butt fk nowhere.
@@danielhill9080 yeah same with any car
@@darcykeddell4930 How many vehicles can do a million k's on deeply corrugated, unsealed roads? You've never even been in the bush.
mudguards, not fenders. It's not antiquainted, it's a timeless practical work vehicle
Is this a review for the 79 or the aftermarket support for a 79
On my 2nd cruiser 3rd on order, and once you own one and use it for what it was intended you won’t buy anything else. Not designed for city streets or rock crawler comps. It is a tough agricultural vehicle that has been over engineered to cope with the harshest environments on earth. If it doesn’t make sense then you don’t need one simple, haters gonna hate.
If Toyota sold these in Canada I’d order one the moment orders opened up.
I’m even considering importing an older one when I have the free time to find a clean one and get shipping & import sorted.
The vehicle must be at least 15 years old as well.
Even worse for the US. Gonna be waiting till 2032 for a 2007.
Saw one of these at a dealership a few years ago with a price sticker on the windscreen. I thought it said $7600 and I thought that’s a bit expensive. Imagine my shock when I realised it was $76 grand, 😂
Expensive but worth it , I have a few and no complaints
Quality doesn't cost, it pays.
Quality? That interior is the most basic thing I've even seen. A ute that cost 30 grand less is so much more well equipped
@666 Dual Sport
Drivetrain quality
@666 Dual Sport laugh all u want, The car didn’t last 40 years for no reason.
I love them, but it is absolutely unconscionable that Toyota hasn’t widened the rear track. For real.
Not to mention the rubbish head unit.
I agree, though the narrow rear track does have some advantages, ie the rear always cuts in on tight turns anyway, some competition trials vehicles are the same.
Or put a coil option in
Or the alternator issues, or the 1vd issues, or the diff snapping issues. They make look like an old 70, but god they aren't built the same
Buy one at 18 and keep it for life. Wish we could get this in the USA.
It’s funny watching people try to talk these cars up, it fails at everything from fuel to comfort to technology to servicing to price the list goes on FFS 🤦♂️
That's because you're a city person with zero bush experience. Try finding a farmer or cattleman who doesn't swear by the 70 series.
@@danielhill9080 like to see his off-road Hyundai i30 😂
@@danielhill9080 most I know swear by the N-70 Hilux (the N-80 is a shitbox) and the 3.2 ranger as it might not go as hard as the 2.0 but has proven long term reliability, most people I know who have cruisers only have them to turn them into off-road machines but the smart ones just get a Jimmy
@@danielhill9080 or td42 patrol utes
@@SkiRacingOz Try and find a Hilux in Central Australian communities, you won't, they're a toy for city tradies.
Come the zombie apocalypse and you have to get from brisbane to perth avoiding all roads.
If that was a category in car reviews this would win everytime!
We are lucky such a choice still exists.
WHERE ARE THE OFF ROAD IMAGES????????????
Simple, there are cars to get you from point A to point B with the least effort and most comfort.
Now the Land Cruiser is here to get you to anywhere no other vehicle can take you to and back alive!
@حمید رضا defenetly nope, these have too many degradable electronics, the BJ/FJ's have no chips, all analogue electricals and simple mechanics, those will last forever, plus you can make a spare part in a machine shop, good luck doing that with todays rolling boxes.
Edit: YT and posts=error, udk hiw i got you name mixed up in the text XD
Toyota Land Cruiser Africa's favourite 4x4 vehicle undisputed heavyweight!!
Bro for real this car is a beast off-road
Love from PAPUA NEW GUINEA 🇵🇬
Toyota could do well to get their act together on this one. There is a market amongst militaries, emergency services, heavy industries and enthusiasts the world over for a bomb proof, extreme duty 4WD and whilst the 70 series is about the most suitable thing out there it still falls a long way short of filling the role. G-wagons are the next best thing (better on paper, trash in reality and twice the price) but there just isn't anything out there that will survive the punishment one can give a 70 series. The V8 will happily powerslide through gravel corners at 90km/h and fly down forestry roads at 110km/h fully laden but they do really need a 6 speed. In Papua New Guinea they're about the most common vehicle you'll see though still with the 6 cylinder 1HZ motor - absolutely gutless at speed but will handle the poor treatment!
They’ve got the megacruiser and Komatsu LAV for that matter…
For your opinions you get one of these that will last forever with a few nice mods or spend twice as much for a US truck that’s similar
Similar? pickups are not similar in any way lol.
The LandCruiser 70 Series- yes not “so perfect” but remains on top in terms of reliability, toughness and being open to any modifications.
LandCruiser 70 Series FOR LIFE!!
its very obvious that you know what the 70 series is designed to do. Best review I have seen relating to the legendary 70!
Stopped taking orders for the 70 series, is this the end of the V8, end of the 70 series. Could the 70 be replaced by another Toyota.
i know a old bloke that has a cruiser ute around early nightys model with i million km on it
and the motor has never been touched inside
My goodness..
Remember the " you'll own nothing and you'll be happy "?
This is it. The car brands are depriving us from owning anything
I'll stick to my 75 series, I just chucked a new donk in it, it'll last longer than me.. EOI? Anyone interested 😁
So price is now price point and color is now color way. One question: Why?
If Toyota can do it, why can’t Nissan keep making the Patrol Y61 which was better than the 70 series????
Thats what i was thinking, but luckily here in the middle east the Y61 ute is still being sold new
Hi John, when is the review for the 78 series 70th anniversary troop carrier
Does it have a radio and an in dash clock?
I see the benefit if it's required for work and can be claimed as a tax deduction. Add a removable caravan and you're set for holiday adventuring. But as a non-work vehicle that can't be claimed, there's smarter options.
Why do they still make the front axle track width wider than the rear axle track width?
Unless you get spacers to correct the track width on the rear axle the 70 series doesn't track right in ruts.
You can buy it brand new from a showroom right now at a slightly higher price then factory
Hey you can pay for extra storage behind the seats, but it works.
This is what people want. Analog, reliability, no bells, ICE, customizability. I am sick of some of the tech fluff jammed into cars
So why cant we get these in the USA ? I would live to have one.
Can you ship one from Australia to the us?
My problem is when you buy a canopy for this car, it needs to be custom. Standard canopy’s are 850mm this car needs 1000mm. It’s not really a big deal it’s more cosmetic, but it’s a shame.
Is there an export availability to Mexico for this Toyota? I mean living and working in the US and wanting export one from Aussie would it be possible to buy it?
Weird how this survives but not the new Lexus IS
Guess which one is more profitable?
Gen3 Pajero's will outlast any Cruiser, wait ten years Gen 3 and Gen4 Pajero's will be 600k-800k kms clocked and cruisers will be abundant only in wrecker yards with 400k- 500k kms and multiple recalls, I see the future Mitsubishi are build better from the core base and so no need for upgrades and an aftermarket.
🤣😂 no they won’t
These must have huge profit margins for Toyota.
A lot of the costs would be amortised - but then again they’re basically handmade
where was this filmed?? which pine forest? thanks
What’s the point reviewing the Anniversary one and implying that it’s actually possible to get one of these??
When I see these being driven on the road and out in the bush I think 'more money then brains'
And with dpf they lost the only good thing about them- the sound
Can't believe Toyota wouldn't make rear wheel axle same width . For that price good luck going through sand with that .
Toyota aren't the same as they were .
They do, the ones here (middle east) come with a different bed and it looks better and i assume drives better
everything else is the same
Also it has more features not much tho dealer installed I assume
My colleague has 2 year old LC and she sold it almost similar to what she bought brand new
Thanks for another excellent review, John. I love this vehicle. I drove one in Timor Leste for over a year and it was perfect in that environment. I would love to own another. Trouble is I have no need . Doesn’t mean I don’t want one but on this occasion the head is (just) over ruling the heart, oh, and the wife would ‘not be happy’.
I'd love to own this vehicle. I work in IT and will never work on farm but this truck is gorgeous. Load up all the necessities in the back and drive around with your partner.
You've got doors, mirrors, seats, heater controls, fan knob, window winders and handles, all from 1984 at 2022 prices! Throw in a hand-brake that does not hold (how do they meet roadworthy?), a rear axle 100mm narrower than the front, cart springs in the rear that need another three leafs if you want to carry weight and then the spring pack snags in ruts and a flimsey aluminium el-cheapo tray that will rattle apart in two years. Why the hell do people buy them?? Answer, NOTHING to compete with! Take it or leave it mentality from Toyota. As long as dills keep buying them, the more Toyota will pump them out. If you want the thing to progress into the 21st century, then DON'T buy them, and then Toyota will change. Buyer, or rather LACK of buyers, will drive change.
Why would we want it to change personally I think it has stayed to far from it's 40 series roots
I want a tractor for the road something that I can buy once and have for a lifetime a tool
I only sold mine because after I built it up I got offered stupid money
But I bought a 74 HJ Holden one ton to replace it as a workshop ute I guess I an the target market for simple no BS vehicles
I don't want or need automatic anything if I need lane keeping I shouldn't be driving
You might have a 200 Kph speedo but you'd have to spray the front of it with WD40 and Vaseline your hairdo to make it slip through the air faster to get anymore than 160Kph which is where mine taps out.
Once you've pointed the rear track out. It can NOT be unseen. Having said that. Can aftermarket rims fix it. Like a staggered width rim/tyres/offset etc? Has it been done?
Don’t believe so - I think it requires the aftermarket track widening. Others may know better.
@@chasingcars You have to rebuild the entire rear diff, the hub spacers aren't legal, I don't think.
-50 offset in the rear. Done 👍🏻
Moving the rims mashes the bearings.
There are aftermarket diff/axles to fix it.
@@oggyoggy1299 for sure mate. Dwizz or Jmacx both do good options and it’s definitely the right way to do it but the offset rear rims works fine too. Yeah it’s not great for the bearings but I’ve never had any dramas 👍🏻
Why aren't these in America!
Good review… I’d buy one… if I didn’t have to wait 4years 😂
its a 14 month to 2 year wait
So all these after market upgrades are obviously free as you don’t bother about money.
What a beautiful car! Ask yourself do you really need the bells and whistles? It's like fat on muscles. Very reliable car, durable, no matter what the conditions are, it will take you back home safe and sound.
Sounds like the perfect 4x4 for tough Australian conditions, l doubt it was designed for flying down the highway at 75mph, more like tackling rough terrain at more sensible speeds, lets see the new Defender keep up with one of these!!!!
We have them in Saudi Arabia with graphics on the sides and sandy color, which I really dislike but we have alot of people who enjoy them. The bed on the one we have is very different it’s lower and larger I think.
A four year wait? Does Toyota only produce two units per year? An extremely overpriced shitbox.
Yep, there is a lot of gullible idiots who buy into the over priced rubbish Toyota are selling because of its 'quality'
It's probably the most rugged and reliable vehicle on the road today, which is pretty important when you live in remote communities, your life may depend on it.
@@danielhill9080 Yep pretty important for the fraction of people who actually need it.
Reliability isn’t the question the price versus what you get is laughable. Not to mention the very below par power and torque from a diesel V8.
These cars make sense for fleets (ie national parks) not for your average 4x4 hipster looking to score accolades.
@@s1xone611 The brilliant 4.5L diesel V8 is deliberately detuned for maximum reliability. Chip it, let it breath, and you can double the horsepower while significantly improving fuel economy.
@@danielhill9080 absolutely, but virtually needing to spend money on $100k Ute straight up is a bit hard to cop.
space for an umbrella?
didn't know Land Curser owers used umbrellas.... XD
nice video, thanks!
I traded my 2019 79 single cab in for $5,000 more than I paid for it. Wonder what my 2022 GXL single cab is now worth?????
Try that on a Ranger, Triton or Nav!!! They are merely landfill.
Nice review
LOL. How does Toyota get away with charging $100K for a truck that still needs aftermarket seats, decent suspension, head unit and some decent headlights, spotties etc?
Not only Toyota are getting away with charging 100K, if you go to a dealer, they'll charge you 20K mark up on this and still might have to wait a long time to get it. Its clearly demand supply thing, if you don't like it, Toyota doesn't care, it's not for you, there are plenty others waiting to get hands on it. Personally, I don't like it.
@@shubhamgoswami5221 - Those 1970's door cards and ventilation sliders. LOL. What i also don't get is why you would spend many thousands cutting the end off a perfectly nice and very expensive Landcruiser wagon and then put a tray on the back. Why not buy a Ram or Silverado for a lot less and end up with the same type of vehicle?
@@kingjulian1549 *g😂 away* .. this car is not for you.. *L😂L*
@@putraappm - yes i'll leave it for Big T fan boys.
@@kingjulian1549 *sure thing br😴*
I drive a 12-year-old Taco 2-door, WITH A 5 SPEED!!, because I don't know of anything similar that is as durable and practical available here in the states, and quite frankly I shouldn't have to worry about it for another decade, barring catastrophe of course.
That thing looks exactly how I wish my 1G Tacoma looked.
It needs a 6th gear.
As an owner of 70 series vehicle, I acknowledge that there are a few things that should be improved immediately by Toyota. The demand on them is inexplicable, the price goes up accordingly (it’s called inflation😂) . One thing though that is perfectly fine is the updated 5 speed gearbox since late 2016. They do not need a 6th gear. Imho any 70 series vehicle should never under any circumstances be driven over 120kph. Anyone who does so is an idiot. They are not built for it. Mine sits on 2000 revs at 100 kph. How in blue blazes would a sixth gear be of any benefit whatsoever?
@@cloudysky9991 you can drive any 70 series over 120 kmh if you choose diferent tyres and soften their suspensión. Even the older ones with the 3B Diesel, 2K Turbo or 22R 4 cilynders.
I have lc79 its the best car i ever used
This is a good thing to watch and learn.
They don’t need advertising and are fully sold out
That owners manual is very similar to my old 1987 Camry (obviously with a different model name)! Blast from the past!
Cool man
this should go to the museum
they easily last 30 years - no Ford will do that
Wish they sold these trucks here in the US
In middle east its more premium and comes in petrol + auto transmission
Toyota lost me when they "Upgraded" from the 1hdfte to a VDJ 🤣
Pretty much, Toyota have cancelled Australian orders indefinitely on the 70 series Landcruiser. They will have enough stock to supply the busier dealers until 2024....
So no 4 year wait...sorry everyone....
If you have been told by your dealer that it is a 4 year wait, they are lying to you in hope to push you to a Hilux...
This also means 2nd hand 70 series will now increase in price.
If you had ordered after Toyota's announcement, you may not ever receive your new truck.
You should be able to receive a full refund of your deposit.
The things I would do to have one of these in the US 😢
Love these Land Cruiser Ute’s👍🇦🇺
You would need to have rocks in your head to buy one of these single cab dinosaurs. It's a total joke that Toyota hasn't fixed that terrible 100mm shorter rear axle and this is just one of many faults with this vehicle.
You need to spend a fortune on this thing to make it only a reasonable 4WD, just don't get it.
If you want the same as a tractor, then buy a Massey Fergusson. The tractor will have better features and equipment for less and a smaller wait time.
No one can argue this is way overpriced.
I know it's reliable blablabla...
Still way overpriced.
Yep. They say that they will last forever. Sorry I prefer to update my vehicles after about five years. It is called progress, improved safety and comfort.
@@patrickmaher4909 These trucks make money for some business owners. The remote possibility of a vehicle being out of service even for a short period can significantly damage ones reputation. There is nothing wrong with wanting new stuff, this just isn't the vehicle for you. They keep making them because there's obviously a demand.
Thanks for the review....
Very nice looking rig.
But I'm very surprised it has a somewhat old school 5 speed transmission as nearly all 4wd have at least 6 speeds... Interesting
Heck, at least you guys can get one.. We're screwed in the US.
The best vehicle ever
This is a tool not a means of transportation per se. It’s tough as nails and great for work at the farm or mines but that’s it, don’t think of it as a daily driver.
That is a beautiful truck
Did I see that correctly. 80k for a 40 year old truck
If this was released in April, I would have thought the whole video was just taking the piss... on a serious note... why this vs a normal Ute like a hilux? Just for the flexibility?
This vehicle is much tougher than the hilux for day to day work on a farm. You wouldn't see so many farmers using them of their farms if that wasn't the case.
@@jamesgowing3856 the 1980s era hilux was the toughest Toyota there ever was. And farmers buy ‘‘em because they display to people they most likely wear a blue working shirt, and have massive beer gut.
@@wildoutaussie2228 no farmers bought them because they are reliable, last forever and are easy to fix.
@@jamesgowing3856 but in no way cheap
@@wildoutaussie2228 it's very cheap actually to maintain an old land cruiser. They have a very basic diesel engine. Much cheaper to fix and easier to repair than current motors which have a lot more electronics
Man I wish we could buy 70 series landcruisers here in the states new