The V8 and Auto Dilemma | 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
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- čas přidán 22. 11. 2023
- Brent and Warnie discuss the potential end of the V8 era in the Toyota Land Cruiser and the rise of four-cylinder engines. Will the new model thrive in Australia, or will it struggle against the powerful American trucks.
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From the auto transmission grind, to speculations about the V8's future, they fearlessly tackle tough questions. Can the 70 Series compete with giants like the RAM 1500 and Ford F-150? Or is it time for a new sheriff in town? Tune in for a straight-shooting, no-nonsense discussion on torque, tech, and the Aussie take on the 4x4 world. Grab a cold one, settle in, and hit play for a 4WD chat you won't want to miss.
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Why not use the motor gearbox combination from the 300series . It would keep the 79 in front of everyone else. I feel the Tundra will take over this part of the market. A mate has a Tundra with 5.7 , uses it for work and play. It is exceptional
in NewZealand ,we can not order Landcruiser 70 series V8 any more, only four-cylinder engines. I'm lucky I owner one V8 Landcruiser.
australia will follow.
Are the v8 70's not available in nz just temporarily or ?
its not available any more @@rattlesnake304
Why
Pick up my v8 tomorrow fellas, new model, keen as mustard
What mods are planned?
Do a vid straight away mate. Lucky man
@@BAWAutomotive nothing crazy blokes, the regular stuff, good suspension, possibly rims definitely tyres, maybe make a tray down the line. Bullbar, lights, small canopy, battery system...
@5774497 oh I will be mate for sure, couple hours and I'll be driving it!
@@OutbackOffroadNT
Looking forward to it buddy. Enjoy your pride
We get V8s in Kenya. but only the locally assembled Single cab
The principal reason Toyota is struggling to meet orders demand is that the Toyota Auto Body plant in Yoshiwara in Arche Perfecture is that the 70 Series Landcruisers are still assembled and welded together by hand (circa 1970's style) and they are moved around the assembly plant towed by forklift to each station, although the Toyota Prado and 300 Series are assembled using the Kawasaki Robots in the other side of the Factory , it should also be noted that the largest order for the 70' Series Landcruiser's old and new is from Gibralter Stockholding Ltd in Gibralter who modify many of the Landcruisers using accessory parts from various Australian manufacturers for the United Nations and the Red Cross Worldwide, so the private customers and the mining companies are having to join the que
The 76, 78 and 79 series were manufactured in Portugal!
Thanks for the education
I was firmly of the view that the 2.8 4 cylinder wouldn't cut it. I don't own one but have had a run in one, as a long term Toyota owner I was prepared to be disappointed. But I was wrong - it goes really well, wasn't towing but it certainly got up when you put the boot into it. As a fam we've owned 14 Toyota's of all kinds from Corollas to Landcruisers. It's always about personal choice but I'm defo in the market once the heat comes out of the market.
I prefer manual, even for 4x4 driving, not only to get you to your 4x4 destination, we are usually going through the mountains, nothing beats a manual driving through mountain roads
Im with you on manuals. But lately w've been using autos in the field and it was super nice, especially in scarry turning inclines. I' m leaning towards auto now. It depends in usage case I reckon.
Same here mate. I find the Manual so much more enjoyable
I was lucky enough to pick mine up in 2015. Single cab pre dpf V8. 4inch lift coil converted, 315’s, red wheel gturbo, intercooler ect. Wasn’t a fan of the new shape till I seen someone do a walk around on a video in person. But I’m gonna stay with my single cab. Pre dpf all the way
Don’t ever let her go!
How do you find the wholesale automatics conversion?
Everyone is talking about the 4 cylinder and the V8 being phased out. But remember there is a V6 replacement similar to the 300 series on the way.
The V8 will remain the towpig-of-choice, when i towed 1600kg around the country in the 2.8 the drivetrain suffered too much. It was a very expensive halfway service. My new V8 doesnt even know the van is there.
plus If you want to re-chip and re-tune the V8 to get more of this or that, you can do almost whatever you like without blowing it up. There'll be much less room to move with the 4banger
Why the hell would I want to put an auto in my Land Cruiser give me manual any day
How will the 4 cylinder automatic go with 35” tyres? As we know a hilux gearbox doesn’t like it.
Willing to test it out. Watch this space.
The American 1500, can’t tow and carry at same time as spec is crap. Try the GCM/gvm upgrades, minimum avail to suit car license.
The LC200 has a better payload with GCM/ GVM upgrades. All proven and parts anywhere, all the upgrades you need at competitive prices.
V8 in sand compared to 4cyl & American trucks. Take your HD maxx tracks.
Also for the correct spec in American truck to need light truck license.
At least with Landcruiser you can put it in woolies car park bay, try any 2500?
Iv had my 76 on order for 2 years & 5 days. Still no build date.
Sounds about right... Hoping it's worth the wait!
And the rear wheels are not aligned with the front wheels.
What’s so funny is rams don’t even sell atm in USA and they are begging for 70 series.
If your only towing you don’t need a gvm on a ram at all. And it seams like your trying to cover your basis for Toyota stopping the v8. Because be realistic soon as the v8 is stop the whole jmax conversion spending $200k etc etc is going to be done with. And I am a customer literally picking up my 79 next week
Ps I’m pretty sure norweld got a new 2024 v8 because it’s the new face lift and a manual box so I’m assuming it’s a v8 because 4 banger only come in auto.
Food for thought
Guess I’ll just keep my 2013 dual cab forever lol although I’d like the upgraded gearing of the new ones. And no Brent’s beard isn’t cool 😂
BEARDS ARE ALWAYS COOL!!!!!
Happy to stick with my 2010 troopy, with a bunch of mods, sure its rough, was stupidly expensive to build, and stuck with the manual upgrade to 360 degree, cluctch and billet flywheel. Happy with the stinky pre dpf and straight pipe rolling coal on hard acceleration, and yeah i have a new crate motor, pump and injectors as spares incase i ever need them. It's the last of the breed and will out last me for sure, and its just an fing manly thing to drive, anywhere. Sure i have a sub 5 sec sporty sitting in the garage for those business trips and jeep grand as the daily for the misso but the troopy is my passion project. One lap, two each to the Gulf, the Kimberly and the west and a lot more to come, maybe stick it in a shipping container and do Africa, onece the boy is capable of running the business. 4 cylinder cruisers, not for me, ill leave those for the chicks.
Fair.
What about the american toyota product coming down under in righthand drive?
Tundra?
@@BAWAutomotive Yea thoughts on Tundra, see they taking about it been avaliable 2024
2027 the new emissions updates will be enacted here in Australia, I think it’s going to be then the V8 will be retired 😔
Hope not. I wish i could retire though from my emissions.
V8 vs V4
If your towing 3 plus ton give me a V8. Seen plenty of 4 cylinders sitting on the side of the road waiting for help.
Auto vs manual. Give me manual everyday. Best security for your car. Thieves don’t steel manuals. Most can’t drive them.
American vs Toyota. For touring both are good untill either brake down. There’s people touring out there waiting 2, 3, 4 months and much longer for American parts. Toyota parts everywhere in Oz. I’ll take a Toyota.
Good decision points boys. Just my thoughts.
No such thing as a v4, straight 4 cylinder.
You're right that the majority of people can't drive manuals, however I have only had 1 vehicle stolen from me, it was a 91 Toyota pickup with a manual transmission. The majority of car theifs absolutely know how to drive a manual, probably better than you. 👍
True, true, true and you know what? True.
Everyone is so excited about the 4 cyls, but I have my serious doubts; well it depends on duties, that's true. We'll see the mining industry orientation.
@@absolute.freedom your right mate. Professional thief’s probably do know how to drive manuals. I guess, having traveled around Aus that the opportunistic thieves which we heard and come across saw a gear stick coming out of the floor and just move on the the next one so I’m sticking with my manual.
You’re right though and so happy so have pointed out that I’m a dumb arse and can’t drive a manual. 😊
@@jonathanharm9277 sorry for being abrasive. I'm the dumb arse, hope all is well in your part of the world. God bless you brother!
I’d take the v8 any day couldn’t care less about power the little 2.8L with timing belt issues dpf issues ect the v8 wins
do your homework...they don't have a belt!
@@joelawrence56 2016 model n80 do
im waiting on the tundra i think it will be better vaule for money then the 70 series
Oh we are fans of the Tundra!!! Can't wait
Hahaha that's what Nissan said about the 4 cylinder hand grenades
Parado doctor will tell you, a 2.8 will need injectors every 150k.
So if you're into that expense fine.
We have heard that. Definitely gonna have to look at all the pros and cons.
We've had 4 cylinder toyotas in the uK for a long time The engine doesn't age very well For longevity you need v8 Long live the V8 Only puffs will buy 2.8 Landcruiser
LONG LIVE V8!
Toyota say there are no plans to stop the v8
No plan about when to open the orders
Then why put a v6 in the 300 and not in the others dosnt make sence I thought the v6 was going to replace the v8 🤔 , a 4cl will be warn out at 1/2 million kays 😢
@@davidmilledge221There’s no way these new ones will do 500,000kms. Not a chance
When I read the comments, I feel both sadness and embarrassment. In the past month, among the hundreds I’ve encountered, only two seemed genuinely professional, devoid of the prevalent marketing drivel. It baffles me when an engine, designed for entirely different applications, gets fitted into a vehicle engineered for rigorous off-roading and heavy towing. This vehicle is expected to perform these tasks reliably, without necessitating complex and costly repairs. Witnessing the public’s susceptibility to marketing falsehoods and misconceptions is disheartening. Many are oblivious to concepts like metal fatigue, the marketing-driven measurement of torque, the limitations of automatic transmissions in serious off-roading, among other things. I’m not suggesting everyone must grasp the theory of internal combustion engines, understand the basics of material strength, or be a skilled driver. My point is the alarming ease with which people, accustomed to convenience, are misled. They are sold subpar products at inflated prices and are convinced of their supposed superiority and knowledge. What truly concerns me is not just the decline in technical understanding or marketer’s deceptions, but the broader intellectual decay of society, hastened by rampant consumerism.
Datsun did it went from 6 cyl to 4 cyl and it died
Bring back the B180...
I love the 12 year old hino dash/vents they stole.. and 20tr old door trims... but you keeppaying $100k for them..... you guys are kiding your selves... they look farkin terrible..
If it ain't broke tho...
It's only a 4 2 litre V8. Could have easily been a straight six. Guys just like saying "V8" I swear.
4500
Landcruiser ute will end up like the Nissan Patrol ute if Toyota persist with that Hilux engine in the Landcruiser.
GONE.
Rich mum car coming up...
Navara 🤮😂
There's a cure for it...Toyota
😂 what about the V8! Haha no one cares about the V8
70series by far, 1500 to oversized
American trucks wouldn't survive Africa, land cruiser will do all day
Lekker boet! True!