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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series update adds ABS and more gear

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
By Tim Beissmann
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The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series has been upgraded with the addition of anti-lock brakes (ABS) across the entire line-up and specification enhancements throughout the range.

The announcement of the LandCruiser 70 Series updates comes just one week after Toyota Australia confirmed the availability of the dual-cab LandCruiser ute, which CarAdvice first reported on exclusively in February.

The bolstered Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range now includes nine models: WorkMate, GX and GXL variants of the single-cab ute, and WorkMate and GXL variants of the dual-cab ute, troop carrier and wagon. Prices start at $58,790 before on-road costs for the single-cab WorkMate.

Toyota says the standard ABS will operate when the 70 Series is in H2 and H4 modes, except when differential locks are engaged.

All updated LandCruiser 70 Series models benefit from an air inlet snorkel mounted on the A-pillar, a revised cabin layout with a new storage compartment and 12-volt socket, and a new four-speaker audio system with a CD player, AUX/USB inputs, and Bluetooth phone connectivity with audio streaming.

High-grade GXL variants score differential locks as standard, along with wireless door locks with a new key fob and an in-dash multi-function clock that includes an alarm, stopwatch and outside temperature display. The single-cab GX also gets the new clock.

Other specification changes include: new front bucket and rear seats for the wagon with extended cushions, and redesigned rear seats for the dual cab; a high-mount centre rear stop lamp for the WorkMate troop carrier; and a new 130-litre fuel tank in the wagon, up 40 litres from the old model.

The LandCruiser 70 Series’ drivetrain carries over unchanged into the updated model, continuing to pair a 151kW/430Nm 4.5-litre direct-injection V8 diesel engine with a five-speed manual transmission, two-speed transfer case and power-assisted steering.

 

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series manufacturer’s list prices:

Single-cab

  • WorkMate – $58,790
  • GX – $60,790
  • GXL – $62,790

Dual-cab

  • WorkMate – $63,990
  • GXL – $67,990

Wagon

  • WorkMate – $59,990
  • GXL – $64,290

Troop carrier

  • WorkMate – $65,790
  • GXL – $67,990

 

  • Symo

    And yet they also announced the 70 series will be axed from the Australian line up by 2017 because the two biggest mines won’t buy them of they aren’t five star.

    These things may become an investment in the next few years much like the f series has

  • Doctor

    I read this earlier today on another website – this must be the last car/LCV to gain ABS in Australia! Kinda what I’ve come to expect from the brand with a logo that looks like  2 turds in a toilet bowl! Having said that, I quite like the 70 series despite the weak front axles. But I can’t see the justification for the asking price… 

  • MisterZed

    Have they upgraded to enamel paint yet, or are they still using acrylic?

  • horsie

    12v socket ! Wow where do i sign up

    • Modern Man

      Dont forget the stopwatch on the high spec model. just the thing to see how slow you accelerate to 100km/h.

  • MINI_CS

    They could also try issuing a brain to the morons who drive these things. 

    • Kampfer

      Most people drive this don’t have much of a choice…

      • MINI_CS

        And that’s the problem. Its the I don’t own it so lets drive it like its stolen attitude. In a recent drive through Central Qld I saw more stupid driving in these things than any other car. 

        • Mysoot

          what were you driving?…..a volvo im guessing

    • Tomas79

      What a really stupid thing to say, just cause your not man enough to drive one!!

      • MINI_CS

        And that is the typical I am DA MAN attitude that exists in morons that drives these things. 

        • Garrwhopper

          Mini obviously describes your tackle, man up champ

          • Tomas79

            Garrwhopper, love the comment!!!

        • Tomas79

          No Mini CSCowboy, these commercial vehicles are ussualy driven to get a job done, and apart from the defender don’t really have a equal in it’s class!!!Nothing lasts as well out in the bush!! Myself and plenty of other engineers, and geologists have driven these cars in the North of WA, and the deserts of Africa. What do you do braniac? to call us morons?

          It shows your not too bright, since  it is to hard for you to think out side of your inner city box mentality!!

  • Guest

    Surely this is vehicle is a continued joke for Toyota? 

  • The Prince

    430Nm’s of torque from such a big 4.5 litre turbo diesel V8 is woeful, pitiful and pathetic.

    Compare this to other turbo diesel utes:

    Mitsubishi Triton 2.5 litre 4 cylinder  – 400Nm
    VW  Amarok 2.0 litre 4 cylinder  – 420Nm
    Holden Rodeo 2.8 liter 4 cylinder – 440Nm
    Nissan Navara 2.5 litre 4 cylinder – 450Nm
    Ford Ranger 3.2 litre 5 cylinder – 470Nm
    Nissan Navara D40 3.0 V6 – 550Nm

    Come on Toyota, nowhere near good enough considering what you charge for these things.

    • MisterZed

      Ford F-150 6.2L “Boss” V8 – 588 Nm = winner

      • Mark

        Landrover Discovery – 600 Nm from a 3.0 V6
        200 Series Landcruier – 650 Nm from a 4.5 V8
        That is all.

        • MisterZed

          Ford F-350 6.7L V8 – 1085 Nm.  End of story.

        • Samuel

          The 200 series has a twin turbo motor

    • nickdl

      Good luck getting any of those engines to last as long as the Toyota’s. It’s about the spread of torque and durability of the turbo diesel V8.

      • James21

        …& the fuel consumption….not.

        • nickdl

          Yeah because you’re really buying the toughest and most dependable diesel 4×4 ute for its fuel consumption…

    • Paul

      What about the 3.0 v6 navara at 550Nm?

    • Mr.T

      So is it about numbers or reliability? Have you ever tried in any of the above mentioned to take a corner in third say at 1000rpm? They dont do it and stall. In a L/C not a problem!! Any speed, any gear, any RPM!!

    • Thebundyboyz

      yes, but it delivers right through the rev range, not just a tiny spike before dropping away again

  • MisterZed

    mt

  • Mister M

    What Landcruiser 70 lacks in sophistication it makes up for in reliability when difficult off road load carrying is required.  The Landcruiser 70 does have a few issues but it keeps going long after the other utes have broken down.  The electronics that control the drive line, traction control and stability control do not seem to handle the continuous mud and wet (4×4 is lost).  The lighter semifloating axles fail wheel bearings with continuous heavy loading.  The front ends in IFS vehicles do not handle the heavy loads.  The smaller clutches and transmissions do not handle the heavy work demanded from them.  ANCAP 5 rating is only good when the vehicle is sitting at the dealer.  Once bull bars, ROPS and other accessories are fitted ANCAP 5 is lost. No vehicle is tested for ANCAP with bull bars and ROPS (ref ANCAP web site).  The fleet I work for has tried them all but keep going back to Toyota Landcruisers.  The boss reckons if we cannot have LandCruisers for mine work we will upgrade to Isuzu NPS 4×4 bouncies at a higher cost and less comfortable.

    • Guest

      This man knows what he’s on about. As a car, it’s terrible. As a truck, it’s where it needs to be and I don’t think this truck is pretending to be a car for any second.

  • Mr.T

    MisterZed = No Idea!!

  • MK

    I would love to know the return on investment Toyota is making with this vehicle – $60′?

  • Kaas

    LOL at ignorant people here.

    These “vehicles” are designed to last 20 years.

    you think cranking out 300kW from that V8 and still using it in the bush for that long will help it being reliable?

    If you know engineering, the more power you crank out of an engine, the more strain it causes, hence more maintenance and part replacement required.

    These “vehicles” are designed to do the job out there continuously with minimum fuss and as long as possible. Your 70K investment will stretch well over 10 years and upto 20 years if you remotely look after it.

  • Greg

    Lots of good and misleading comments here.  I have run Hiluxes for the last 7 years and prior to that a run of rodeos but we kept blowing these up just short of 100000km.  I dont keep the hiluxes for more than 100000km either as I am not confident with there durability longterm.  Have run snorkells for many years.  I run two at the moment and put about 60000km on each every year.  Lots of paddock work and black soil roads.  I am seriously considering upgrading to a GXL specced 79 series dual cab as I beleive I can keep the vehicle for longer (250-300000km) without major R&M.  This will save a fortune on the changeover costs with lights, phone UHF etc that annoys me greatly every 18 months.  My LC200 leaves the hilux for dead in terms of fuel efficiency.  I know the lower tuned V8 in the work ute is not as efficient as the wagon but I bet there’s not a lot of difference between it and the 12-5l/100km I get out of the hilux diesal.  I will be very interested to have a look at one in the flesh.

  • Jonathan

    all i know is isuzu is more reliable than this cruiser.

  • Shayes72

    i have ordered the new duel cab cruiser and look forward to driving over the top of you morons that say there no good out on the tracks in the coming years good luck getting out of your bog

  • blockit

    just looked at brand new 79series dual cab GXL at  frankston . toyota this weekend.
    just arrived saturday morning and look great.
    Mine will arrive in november as i pre-ordered.