- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
4.5DT, 8 cyl.
- Engine Power
151kW, 430Nm
- Fuel
Diesel 11.9L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4XD
- Transmission
Manual
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
Toyota Landcruiser v Land Rover Defender
Toyota LandCruiser 70-series Wagon WorkMate . . . from $59,140 plus on-road and dealer costs. 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8; 151kW/430Nm; 5-speed manual; 11.9L/100km and 313g/km CO2; 4WD.
Value Single-CD audio with MP3/USB input and Bluetooth as standard. Pay extra for metallic colours, aircon. No central locking or keyless entry. Towing capacity 3500kg.
Inside Five doors with five-seat practicality. Fairly roomy. Sticky vinyl seats. Not classy but has a good multimedia set-up.
Engine Grunty diesel V8 is vocal and has plenty of power but likes a drink. A sixth gear would help economy.
How it drives Average composure on road but a standout off-road. Manual locking hubs mean you have to get out to engage 4WD.
Safety Front airbags. No anti-lock brakes, traction/stability control.
Verdict A tough unit that's popular with miners and farmers, albeit at a hefty price.
Land Rover Defender 90 . . . from $44,990 plus on-road and dealer costs. 2.4-litre turbo-diesel 4-cyl; 90kW/360Nm; 6-speed manual; 10.0L/100km and 266g/km CO2; 4WD.
Value Single-CD audio with aux input. Metallic paint standard. Folding rear step. Sunroof. Remote locking with alarm. Aircon standard. Towing capacity 3500kg.
Inside Uncomfortable for tall or broad people. Some switches and controls in weird places. Three doors and only four seats.
Engine Turbo-diesel engine strong but whines like a siren. Offers a sixth gear for freeway cruising. Clever anti-stall system.
How it drives With the turning circle of a truck, it's not made for running around town. Pitchy ride over bumps.
Safety No airbags. Anti-lock brakes, traction (no stability) control.
Verdict A more modern take on the classic Defender but be prepared for an archaic experience.