2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series honest review - first drive of the Australian 4-cylinder auto
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- We head to Broken Hill Australia for the launch of the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser. As part of the launch event, we experienced on-road driving, off-road driving, as well as some time towing a 3.1 tonne caravan.
Does the 4-cylinder suck? Is the 2024 70 Series LandCruiser any good? Well it's time to find out.
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Super informative! Thanks for the test! And send us 2.8 to Europe!
Good video. Thank you Toyota and the humble chief engineer.
After spending most of last Saturday in one
I think they go well for something straight off the showroom floor
Top vid guys
Cheers 👍
That's a great point. Thanks for the feedback. A lot of work went into this edit.
That chief Landcruiser engineer (8:47) sure put in a good afternoon's work this year. Take the exact engine and gearbox from a Prado and slap it in the Landcruiser, put in a couple of 'luxury' USB-C ports and a couple of cup holders and then take the rest of the year off for holidays knowing it will be a sell-out success. The guy works 1 afternoon a year and then goes out driving around, having fun, and gets to call it 'testing', he is living the life.
Thank goodness they finally have a function traction control (even if it's sluggish to react) as a 70 series without diff locks was totally pointless, just lifted wheels and stayed put.
Even a grassy acsent was a challenge without lockers.
Fortunately we had lockers, but companions who didn't opt for lockers were so pissed off.
That traction control has transformed it, front suspension on the 76 appeared to flex better than my previous vehicle, less wheel lift occuring.
The new 2.8 auto, traction control, appearance of better flex, maybe it's finally a real option. Power more than sufficient, better than the V8.
Absolutely loved my 76 initially, it was a hype thing but and the longer we owned it the more we despised it. Lasted just 3 years in our lives.
Absolutely was a disappointment in the end once the hype wore off.
Really wasn't a power plant irrespective to all the claims, thirsty as hell when driven as a V8 or utilised to tow our van and so frigen unstable on road.
When I looked into buying another, wife says
"You buy another one of them and you'll be travelling alone" she so hated it.
It was off the list so opted to a new 2016 GU ZD30 auto and love the thing. Diff lock available, not required, just crawls anything we point it at.
Comfort, stability, capable.
ECU tune, responce is now better than V8 was, far more economical, great vehicle.
It's 6 going on 7 years of use, total tourer package and not about to part with it for one of these. Actually, won't be parting with it, kids will claim it once we don't want it.
Wonder how long it will be before Toyota stop quoting V8 power/torque outputs simply because they're embarrassing.
Nissan did that when the ZD30 appeared. Had better power/torque so eventually stopped quoting TD 4.2 outputs.
Have owned a TD 4.2 previously also, lasted 9 weeks in our lives, so friggin gutless and cooked whilst towing, another hyped up vehicle.
So sort after we sold it for a profit just 9 weeks after buying it, sucker.
Who’s stupid enough to buy a vehicle without having a bit of a test drive and then bitch about it when it wasn’t what you expected?😂
I think the 4cyclinder will be ok, it seems everyone who drives one is pleasantly suprised. I better not go for a test drive 😂😂.
I walked into the event thinking it would be terrible. I walked out wanting to order one. Take one for a spin, mate.
@@Unsealed i have been honestly thinking of a troopy 2.8 auto , roof conversion etc
Just keep it mild like have some at tyres etc
I reckon it would be an awesome tourer
Easy for both of us to drive.
Stay tuned 😂😂
I have very similar thoughts, mate. I personally would grab the Workmate, and keep the steel wheels/vinyl seats. @@shaddonaghue
I’ve recently tested the LC79 2.8l. I always try to speak my mind in life, although it’s not always pleasant for everyone. If you’ve never driven a V8, the new 2.8L and it’s automatic gearbox might seem okay, but if you have, it feels like nothing but total bullshit. It’s like ‘upgrading’ from a Mercedes Benz to a HAVAL.
It’s just like a 2l ranger, looking good on paper
Got a 1994 v6 sr5 hilux, engine just redone.. so similiar but factory mpg is 12mpg.. those 70 series getting 23mpg on a 2.8.. impressive
'Millennial anti-theft device' :D
Tempted by a 78 but got an lc150 Prado instead as the price gap to the 78 was insane. 2.8 has plenty of torque and will do the job no problems.
Congrats on the purchase, the 2.8 does the job for sure.
That Prado is a gem. The best out of the Toyota stable.
I think my 3.0L 4cyl 1kd diesel Hilux is good little engine but a larger 6cyl would be much better for longevity.
Was it in power haul towing caravan?
Miss the bonnet scoop on the V8!
This new four cylinder Landcruiser is definitely going to slowly diminish the V8 Landcruiser 🦕🦕 for most folk who want a nicer more comfortable yet still capable off-roader - this will include the city based folk who have to deal with the stop start traffic and would rather have a daily driver and off-roader/tourer in one vehicle - I’d happily own a Troopcarrier auto for touring around Australia and city/regional lifestyle especially given the higher fuel costs for the V8 - my Hilux is a regional daily driver/gardening/touring vehicle (that’s three vehicles for the price of one!) - using the same four cylinder engine with an automatic transmission I average 10km/litre hwy and 12-13l/100km fully loaded with camping gear/aluminium canopy or around town - a lot of folk that just bought/ordered a V8 will be trying to sell them or cancel orders so it will be interesting to see which way the prices go for them as Toyota reduce V8 stock in favour of the new four cylinder auto.
Here in Dubai they are selling the new Toyota Landcruiser 79 series only with the 4.0L V6, 24-Valve DOHC VVT-i Engine with Auto Trans but they are not offering the 2.8L Diesel version in the UAE and across the middle east
They are actually offering the 2.8L Diesel in Saudi Arabia for the 76 Series all others are the 4.0L V6, I think they offer the 2.8L on the Single cab 79 as well but there are no dual cabs
I checked today and found they are selling them. But they are expensive.
the 4.5 V8 diesel, 2.8 diesel and 4.0 V6 gas are all available in the GCC (or at least in Kuwait as far as I've seen). Both trannies are available as well.
Did anyone ask the engineer why they didn’t correct the rear tracking issue?
@christurner68… this is, and will continue to be, one of the great unanswered mysteries of the modern era.
Pyramids of Giza, Aurora Borealis… Toyota 70 track width.
This seems like too smart a question for those who accept that 2 is bigger than 4. I suppose they would answer: “because it does the job”.
Ask the bean counters. They are like Apple so they can charge whatever they want and people still buy it so why spend money retooling and fixing up a problem that they can afford to not care about. No mystery at all.
Australia gets the heavy duty suspension arrangement, same as every model since the 40 series with a full floating axle. Likely not worth the cost to re-engineer a narrower front axle to meet the required GVM.
Europe, Japan and UAE get the light duty suspension version with a semi floating axle. These have the same width front axle as the rear.
@@-m-h-6838 maybe that’s why they have the six cylinder version right?
Traction controll is great till you hit sand
nobody will be able to tell the problems with this thing on a first drive 70 sereis represent 20 years of lasting tech no chance this will see 500 thou km easy or 1mill forget about it... thats the problem with downsizing to tiny 4 cyl nobody is talkin about
I had two 2022 Prados and both had issues with the Auto transmission and driveline. Bought a manual 76 to get away from the Auto. You’ll never get me in an auto Toyota again, even if you paid me.
People whine incessantly while a second helping of dessert is being served. Whining is complaining without offering a feasible solution.
Looks great, but I like my 2022 79 series better 😎👍✌️
Why would u buy this vs the hilux with the same engine ?
"Cup holder, cup holder, cup holder... ciggie pack"
Toyota test?
Please wack the weight up to 3.3 on the cruiser then test.
They have - czcams.com/video/KcXDy8y5IFk/video.htmlsi=1KuUODCIbULP1Lws
V8 still gets beaten by a 2.8 when it id 1100kg heavier!!
Broken Hill and you are not dressed in drag?
Interesting to see how Australians have to drive out to test that car... here in Africa all I have to do is drive home 😂....
These politicians should all go to hell
Haha😂
Didn't expect an auto in my lifetime. Bravo, Toyota. Now, about that track width...?? I'm sure there's a good reason, but it sucks on sand and in wheel ruts.
Cheap cost saving at the expense of the customer's satisfaction
Theres no good reason at all. Its toyota being cheap cunts. Front axle was widened to accommodate the V8 but they couldnt be fucked matching the rear because the buyer will just live with it or pay for a mod themselves.
The 4 cyl doesnt need the extra space but because Toyota are cunts and want to keep the absolute gold mine going havent developed a front axle to suit the 4 cyl.
And until the V8 is axed (which is happening, Toyota are paving the way to drop it) theres is no chance it will fixed and even then, when the 70 goes 4cyl only, I doubt they will change it.
Always late in a 2.8
Did they crack the windscreen? lol
why would you move that camera so much!?
Those hills are definitely broken…..
What does it matter if the 4 cylinder makes the 70 series viable for more people, Toyota can’t deliver enough to meet demand anyway. This is simply a matter coming up with the cheapest way to continue to milk customers on this car now that the V8 is gone in the 300 series. Toyota really wants to convince everyone that the V8 isn’t needed so they don’t have to keep producing it for just the 70 series. I know what will be worth more when second hand though.
It’s for the china market . It’s being sold around 60K aud over there
@@espkh1549 I suspect that is correct.
@@peterj5751 you know you can search using internet right?
It wasn't Toyota! It was a hysterical teen, bat crazy politics and a crooked hockey stick that ended the V8, one so embarrassingly thirsty and underpowered, it just had to go
@@noyota or simply tuned to do the job. That 4 cylinder is prone to cracking pistons when worked hard. The V8 is easily tuned to produce much more power and reliably. On the bright side, for those who have the V8, they will hold their value very well.
Sigh, what reviewers don’t get is all that electronic crap is what fails first in the bush. Traction control, electric mirrors, object avoidance radar, remotely adjustable headlights are the items that will fail once these cars have some age & miles up on them. They could have brought the front track back in with the 4cyl, but didn’t, and no room for dual batteries. The auto was inevitable but you cant roll or pull start it, it won’t slow you down in the mud.
We saw the 200s fail in the bush due to electronics, true.
4🇵🇬🇵🇬,,
The FJ45 Bandeirante in Brazil has been sold with a 4 cyl Mercedes-Benz OM314 Unimog engine for decades, just as the first FJ45's were sold with GM 3800cc and 4100cc elsewhere.
Please DO NOT NUDGE your camera!! It is literally sickening to watch footage being jerked about. Acquire some cameraman bedside manners.
Wow you brought up the 3800series.. have friend who swears by them..
Typical Toyota took them 20 years to add a cup holder, 4c and automatic 😂
That too because of pressure from Korean manufacturers.. 😮
A 4 cylinder in a Landcruiser is a joke.
Why do people buy this garbage.
I was going to buy one if it had the v6 300 engine , but I won’t be now.
Hopefully within 6 months people realise it’s a poor engine choice.
So you prefer a Mazda V6 over a Toyota 4? Do you even know that TLC is/was built in 8 or 9 countries, incl stock standard with non-turbo 4 cyl Mercedes-Benz OM314 engines? Think Bandeirante. Lots of whining while dessert is being served.
@@noyota The engine capacity is to small.
I wouldn’t buy one for towing , and I won’t be alone.
what the fuck is the attraction to these things ?????They are rubbish but cost a damn fortune !! My Jimny goes PLENTY off places these thing CANT go !!!!!