2022 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review: On/off-road review of Toyota's iconic SUV
No, we haven't started reviewing used cars! This is the 2021 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL. It's still sold as a brand new car in Australia, so we thought we'd get behind the wheel of this turbocharged diesel V8 brute to see whether it still stacks up in 2021. Paul Maric reviews the LandCruiser 70 Series to see if it's worth buying one today.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:59
Interior 04:23
Infotainment 06:23
Safety Tech 07:16
Practicality 08:30
On-road 12:52
Off-road 17:41
Verdict 20:14
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This car doesn’t exist to compete it’s legit built simple to run forever in places no other car can survive, easy to fix, reliable to run, knows it’s purpose and does nothing else, love it
Car is amazing. The issue is that the price does not match the product. You should not be paying more than $30k for this. Toyota is just riding the name and sky-rocketing the price because there is no one to compete with.
@@vailingshadow5030 When they are 10-15 yrs old and 250k on the clock and nothing needs replacing to sell. You will understand. try selling a well used ford ranger or holden colorado with 250k on it. broken and worn out.
@@tonycook2347 dude, if your financial investment strategy is based on the resale value of a $60k car, you’re an idiot. Are you planning on financing this vehicle too? 😂
They could have easily added some more features and still made a massive profit - but people like you are happy to pay a massive premium and give the Toyota execs higher profits
@@alexs3187 Yeah thats right. My car is worth more now than when I bought it, and it has an extra 70k on it. that's right man, im nuts!!
I don't hear any Australians crying about the lack of safety features!
So true! Check out how safety issues dominate the comment section for the Jeep Gladiator review. Jeep scored 3 stars - I'll give the 76 wagon maybe 1 star! Great review nevertheless.
Because they’re dead lol
Do you know what the best safety feature is?? You not being an dumb fuck and keeping your eyes on the road and concentrate! Bet you can't beat that. The 70 series LandCruiser is the best vehicle ever! So simple, tough and reliable...what not to like??
common sense is the best safety feature which the world is running low on
@@danedge5180 unfortunately a lot of folk seem to lack that.
The interior straight out of the 90's. Clearly this was made to last. Everything is very mechanical. Not too much electrical devices that can break. I love it.
You would pay $55k for this? I think it’s a rip off.
@@NemeanLion- Honestly just get a GQ patrol same thing 1/10 of the price.
@@NemeanLion- You would pay 80k for a Tesla, I bet.
@@onesaitama5156 nope
@@NemeanLion- $85k now for the 2024 2.8 Ltr 6 speed auto
In the US and a lot of other countries vehicles have become excessively over complicated. These Landcruisers are everything you need and nothing you don’t. It’s a rugged and dependable go anywhere rig and I applaud it. Great vehicle. Great review of this iconic rig.
Would u buy a car for 3 times the price fir just because it's Rellible
@@mahir6239 if you’re going to be driving this car for several decades in rural areas, then yes, absolutely
@@shroomzed2947 why. Life is short enjoy it
@@mahir6239 Some people don't live a lifestyle conducive to buying a new car every few years. Some people live in rough conditions where they need a car that'll always run so they can do their work and travel.
@@shroomzed2947 then how can they afford land cruiser. Also if they do,the fuel economy is so less In it
my dad got one of these in 1996, pickup, in Zambia... he has basically used it as the farms workhorse and had clocked over a million KM travelling across countries and contending with African roads.. the thing is still moving today! body is rusting but the engine still has that distinctive roar...
In central Australia this and the hilux are literally the only cars anyone drives lol…
@@planetdisco4821 hilux aren't good anymore
We had this bad boy at the ministry of development,mother and child in Zambezi west Bank.
I think the 70 Series exists for the people who prefer to go to the bank instead of using online banking 😎
Very true!
So very well put 👍😉 !
Add to that, go to a bank and survive a heist.
yeah, it's a weird vehicle
@@CarExpertAus sir why you not do water wading test ?
This is exactly what I wish we had in the USA, love the simplicity and reliability but that would go against the constant need to replace a vehicle every 7-10 years.
Maybe import one from somewhere?
@@robmckay5700 Emissions and safety regulations wouldn't allow a car like this. You can import it, but no state will allow you to register it.
@@robmckay5700 They have been making them since 1984 so you could import an older one.
@@TactileCoder what are you even saying. It’s a modern vehicle. It’s a Toyota. Maybe change the exhaust and a couple parts and it’ll pass any emission test
@@morgone8675 it's not "couple of parts". You need to add things like EGR system if it doesn't have one, change the engine tuning, modify intake or exhaust headers, and so on. Now that's just the EPA stuff. Then, NTHSA will want to make sure its set of crash safety rules are met, so modifying the bumper, adding marker lights and reflectors, and at worst crash testing. Yes, you heard that right. The 70 series has no counterpart frame sold in the U.S. so they may want to damage your car to test it. :)
No bells and whistles so refreshing in this day of gimmicky throw away stuff, its the things you can't see that makes these 70 series so tough.The occupants of the truck will break and give up before these things will,my 17 old Troops is testament to that.
I love that this thing still exists. I'm fascinated by any car that can survive 30+ years of production with little change.
Defender had 70 years!
@@mahir6239 but with 10000 times service lmao
@@avinator0810 no
@@avinator0810 looks like some land rover haters are here
Mercedes still does the G wagen , but thats slowly becoming a posh road car
They absolutely should still exist and there is a massive market for them, however they shouldn't cost $70,000 ! They must cost so little to manufacture compared to a modern vehicle
Toyota ripping people in the name of reliability
The market for them is smaller hence the premium
Oz being worlds biggest mining country and the mines being full of these they could charge $120k and sell the same amount
Small production line numbers. Hence the cost
Literally paying extra for the privilege of having a new antiquated car.
I once see this in Indonesia. this thing's so beautiful it stole my mind for weeks
Really wish we had this in America. Absolutely beautiful car, extremely rare to find modern cars that look like this anymore.
It's very odd that you guys don't
There's few detailed reviews about this car on KZhead. I'm glad you guys have done it. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching!
@@CarExpertAus Review the UTE too plz
@@CarExpertAus Review the UTE too plz
A "detailed review" would demonstrate how the vehicle handles half a million k's of corrugated bush road, which rattle most vehicles to pieces.
Toyota, Please bring the GXL to the US for us to buy.
I can just buy this car and not worry about it for 25 years ...now that's build quality
Except for all the driveline problems & 20k you have to spend to make it livable. My patrol is 30 years old & I'm not going to have to worry about it in my lifetime (I'm 44)
I agree with you. the only problem it has its its gear box. Toyota just has to give it a 6 speed gear box
I really like what Toyota is doing with the 70 series. I think it is really cool how they are using old parts to increase durability and longevity. These old parts also enhances the nostalgic feel for me. The lack of technology is also a thing I love about this car, nothing but you, the car and the road, or dirt. Most people would think that (since I'm 17 and don't live in the outback) I'd hate this car because it's "too old", but that couldn't be further from the truth! Although all the technology in cars today is very impressive and extremely helpful, I can't help but feel that it takes away from the raw experience of driving.
I feel exactly the same lol I hope I can get my hands on one when I get older
I was hesitant about my 79 series as I’ve owned two 4WD’s previously , but I took the plunge and quickly found the torque to be on demand whenever you need it , it’s capability straight out of the box is mind boggling thanks Toyota I’m now a full convert and tragic fan boy of the 79 . Fowlers bay beaches and isolated remote sand dunes cliff top navigation and tight windy hills , we were fully loaded and packed to the hilt with wifey and two lads ,I sat in low 4wd , tyres at 18 psi ,I never got bogged once the torque availability is present just after idle , so low in the rev range, I never had to use the diff locks once , saw lots of 200 series , patrols ,hilux’s ,tritons didn’t see any navara or rangers but suffice to say ,all were having their own little dramas in the deep sand , All except us , what ever Toyota has done or for whatever the reason , please know this associated 70 series formulation absolutely works with bucket loads of ability. And I must say with this much confidence in the ability’s of your vehicle ,driving the most remote coast of south Australia was an all time high and the best driving experience I’ve ever had . Why did I procrastinate for so many years ,I will tell you why, social media ,I listened to all the silly little un educated patrol fan boy nay sayers and their utter nonsense. Thanks Toyota for providing me with the most amazing experience I’ve ever had with an out of the box vehicle , now I’m gonna build up my 79 into an amazing overlander, I can’t wait. STRAYA HERE I COME !
these 70's are a beast of a 4x4, it will be more capable with a few mods
Totally made up story
@@Paradoxical124 No one buys this LC to drive it along in the „modern world“. It’s for places where every modern car will fail.
@@Paradoxical124 And what’s your problem about the quality of the Prado? It’s an excellent vehicle for what it is.
@@Nordheide , exactly!
If reliability is your first, second and third priority, this is the vehicle for you. It's probably not for me but there is something about its capability that tugs at my heartstrings. True Icon.
True!
Well said, what is your car of choice?...
@@Shane-zx4ps Macan Turbo
@@kevgits now I understand why..👍. Good luck with the Porsche..
Except the Prado and 200 Series are just as reliable.
The colour is Sandy Taupe. The most icon colour in the landcruiser range.
And the cheapest 😅
It’s factory name is Taliban Tan!
@@YeahMate07 in aus the factory name is in fact Sandy taupe
@@davidmjames6793 bet you are fun at parties.
most iconic in the troop carriers I reckon. good colour.
I love when he demonstrated the cargo fits his backpack and that suitcase. Proven it fits!
Simple & to the point - the definition of a real offroader
This is a car that you will still be driving after your friend has gone through 5 german cars...or 10 Land rovers
but i have my german car for 20 years sir, what do i do? Do i throw it away and buy this?
Please don't even try to compare this to land rover or German cars lmao it will barely last longer
I still have golf 2 GTD 850.000 km on clock 1988 model !! Still going perfectly fine
100%😂
Yes that's why you don't see all those old Mercedes in Africa...oh, wait.
It makes me immensely happy they still make 'em like they used to
Not only SHOULD this exist today, we need more of it today. Wish they were available in the states.
Great to see an 'old' car. The simplicity is so refreshing.
"PLEASE TOYOTA ...PLEASE SELL THIS IN AMERICA!"
Wouldn't get past the emissions.
Trust me, you don't want this as much as you think you do
@@gqwarrior6694 We want a GQ right?
@@Muadddibb GQ-GU patrol or 80-105 seies landcruiser are both better choices. Both cheaper & both with better engine choice & both built in a straight line. Not 100mm narrower at the back.
They sell it in the Spanish speaking part of the American Continent.
Aircon as standard...that’s impressive...
No AC on Australian heat... Yikes
No Air conditioning on Papua New Guinea models in the tropics. The 70 series was the only vehicle in the fleet we were running that didn’t shake to pieces. (Note: no v8’s in PNG)
@@tonydoggett7627 every vehicle sold in Europe has air conditioned, even the cold countries
@@Shane-zx4ps it’s not good for your lungs to jump from low humidity to high humidity all the time in the tropics, it’s best just to acclimatise to the constant temperature and drive with the windows down. E.g. I sleep all night with open windows and no covers and just a ceiling fan when on the Equator
Aircon is for softcocks 😂 Ten years in Mt Isa and no aircon ,8 years in Cairns no aircon. Put the windows down and ya golden 😂😂
I hope Toyota keep making it for many many years more. I wish to be available in USA, I would buy one in a heartbeat.
I own one, a GXL model. Purchased 19/01/20. Has 45000 on the clock. Have added bullbar, towbar, new head unit, clearview mirrors, electric brake control, CB radio, Anderson plug. Love it.
Unlike almost every other vehicle this one will still going in 20++ years, just a good basic uncomplicated Toyota!
Good to see a vehicle without all the technology that only stops working over time ...love it
shame it costs more than any other 4x4 in the market with no features and less power and no sound deadening
DatBoiBazzle .. well over priced and no bells and whistles no padded this and that bugger all cup holders no trick electric entertainment gizmos but a fair trade off if you do really want to go bush and be reasonably sure you'll come back again.
The engineering isn't invulnerable especially when it comes to the delicate fuel system on these and the raft of cruisers that have died from dust ingestion with no warranty repair Also the rear disc brakes from factory have been know to wear out under 5000km
@@Ktmfan450 Don't forget the notoriously weak axles, hubs, drive shafts, diff centers & transfer.
@@gqwarrior6694 True also the front track width has been 50mm wider than the back for almost a decade
back in early 2000s, just after Dakar rally was at its last leg in Africa, I drove 70 series across the sub-Sahara. Through Timbuktu Mali and back to Cote d'Ivore. What a fond fond experience.
Back in the 90s this would have been my dream car, and for a lot of people today it still is.
When the “Fit hits the Shan” this is the 4wd you need to be in. Bullet proof Reliability. No latte auto drivers will even consider it. Long live the 70’s series. The true off-roaders choice.
American reviewers doing “light off-roading”: a gravel driveway and maybe a beach Australian “light off-roading”: literally a sheer cliff
😅
Look up “voetspore” it’s a group of guys that chooses a different destination in North Africa every year and drives there from Cape Town. The LC and patrols feature quite often.
@@reynierdp hey, fellow south african! :) Never heard of voetspore. Looks pretty sick!
Australian: fakenoafkarnt
Ordered mine in February! Can’t wait for it to arrive 😍
a very charming brick,its such a pleasure that these things are still in production,should never go out of production in my opinion
Most cars: Radars, cameras, sensors...... LC76 Series: You are able to manually adjust the height of your antenna
Ha ha ha ha ha ha So true😅😅😅😅😅 But still amazing vehicle
And manually wind down your windows.
I still think that's cool 🤔😂
😮
If you need all that bullshit you should just hand your licence back.
Lots and love and appreciation from England here! There's something soothing about seeing proper RHD cars being reviewed!
Glad you found it enjoyable! 😀
Still have late 80's early 90's landcruiser on the family farm, was bought with the straight (4.0 i think)6 and it's still going today. Done well over 300k and it just keeps going, with no major repairs needed for it. Yeah it's slow and very basic but these things are bullet proof, it's what i also learnt to drive in back in the 90's. It was and still is used for rounding up cattle in it, and general farm duties.
Excellent review, telling us everything we need to know and nothing we don't1
Just need to edit that they do have child anchorage points. They are on the roof above the barn doors. 😊 There is 3 of them!
The pinnacle of engineering excellence from 1984!
😅
Looks like a 1990's J70 Prado - Google it.
@@austdisco3970 ????
@@CruiserBrah Cruiser owner. No sense of humour
@@gqwarrior6694 hahahaa. He obviously doesn't realise that the J70 Prado was based on this platform but with coil springs.
I spent my entire late teens and early twenties driving this vehicle in the Omani desert working for oil companies. This is the car in which I learned driving. Built like a rock.
I use the dual cab version of this for our grain farm. Tows anything, fully reliable, handy for taking people out to the fields, comfortable for going to town to get stuff. It is basic, though.
This thing here in Africa everyone has respect for these, they have a never die attitude. Not a great city commuter but what an offroad performer. Great vehicle.
true. In my country Kenya, they are used in national parks and reserves, safari and UN. The 200 series is used by almost every politicians and wealthy businessmen
@@brian_jake Here in Mozambique, the 200 series is used by politicians and for some reason Arabic/Indian businessmen too, everyone else uses the hilux mainly because its cheaper, comfortable on the roads and the handling characteristics are much better. The 79 series everyone respects it, my cousin has 1 but he has a business so it makes sense to have 1. We rarely see them in town but outside of town in rural areas and farmlands the hilux and lc79 are around.
If you guys think these are grwat off road, you need to try a solid axle with coils all round & doesn't have a rear track that's 100mm narrower than the front
@@gqwarrior6694 The GQ patrol are great same goes for th 80 series land cruiser with coil springs front and rear are great in terms of flex. From factory its a different scenario, yea they have great flex and are good offroad but without aftermarket suspension components most 4x4s are decent offroad.
Vehicles like this should continue to exist to show younger people that having new technology and update everything to electric doesn't necessarily make it better. In fact I adds extra cost to vehicles. If its already good there's no need to change it
It adds cost? Why is this thing $70,000? Toyota charges it because there are two kinds of buyers: Mines, farms and then the silly posers with a lot of cash. The car isn’t worth that money and Toyota laugh all the way to the bank wondering how they sell shite from 1985 to the stupid yabanjin.
Haha your statement and the cost of this thing doesn't make sense 😂
@@trainingtheworld5093 amen
@UCprqHwY3ULLEu44IKEpFfJw I am sure there are use scenarios for these vehicles, just not for posers who go camping once a month or drive on the beach once a year.
@@trainingtheworld5093 the Australian market if flooded with pick-ups, for those in the market for a 4wd, if you don't want a pick-up, you're limited to a 70 series, pajero sport or MU-X
I love my 79 series single cab ute. 2 inch lift, Nitto mud terrain 33's tyres all round winch etc. So versatile and much more comfortable than my old 70 series. Can't go past Toyota for quality and resale value.
The Ute is great - on my third ( 2 new) over 23 plus years , approx 25k per year mainly on road pulling a trailer . Can beat most other vehicles away at traffic lights , no gear change to pass semis , I breakdown over the three utes and that was the result of faulty part fitted to turbo during a service at Toyota . Because they are rugged the first scratch to a new one doesn’t hurt that much . Wouldn’t have anything else !
Just bought my new lc79 gxl Ute in Melbourne and the delivery time is February 2022.
One of the greatest sadnesses of my life is the fact that this fantastic machine is not sold in the USA.
You can import Landcruisers over 25 years old
I have a 2017 76, bought new, amazing, you have to love these things , like an interesting experiment in life
Absolutely! simplicity is a fine art.
$71,500 for a 2021 new one and $90,000 for a 2019 used one with 100,000kms
Coz the newer models are complete crap
@@skitzeeskotz6898 okay so can you tell us what changed between 19 and 21 to make them crap?
@@brendankime4692 I think he is pulling your leg
@@brendankime4692 I am not sure of the year they introduced the traction control, the hill start assist and the higher gear ratio. Either way, the models that have these are definately not on my future wish list. I worked for a drilling company and had the displeasure of having a newer model as part of my employment arrangements and I can tell you I wish I kept the older model. The hill start assist is absolute rubbish. At first I couldnt understand what the hell was going on. Virtually flat road and go to take off and you stall because the damn brakes were on. If you as a driver are too useless to take off on flat ground let alone a hill then fine, have a button you can push to help you do it but never have it as a forced option. The traction control was counter productive too. In soft sand the damn thing cuts the engine so you basically bog down...unless you are in low4 so the traction control stays off when you turn it off. In the older model I used to drive almost everywhere in 2wd and not have a problem. With the new model, forget it. You just end up in the bush unless you put it into 4wd. The abs leaves a lot to be desired. On the gravel roads you just dont stop. The cab is less comfy on the newer models. The damn stereo deck is useless - it refuses to remember what track you were up to on a usb stick. The fuel tank is too small. The gearbox seems to be extra noisy and clunky. May have just been my particular vehicle. The auto hubs have to be kept on manual if you want to change in or out of 4wd on the move or all you get is grinding. The only plus about the newer models is the track correction and the improved gear ratios. This however is not a strong enough argument to warrant me ever buying another cruiser. I am not a city slicker soccer mum driving to the oval on weekends. Toyota needs to stop putting crap features into the build to cater for people who cannot drive. This includes every bell and alarm under the sun that screams at you because the handbrake is on, the door is open, your seatbelt aint on etc etc. I am only too aware that the bloody door is open or my seatbelt aint on etc. The stupid things you have to do to use this vehicle in a farm environment etc is over the top. Try jumping in and out of the vehicle whilst travelling short distances maneuvering with the door open to check around the vehicle. From dumb alarms and so called safety devices to a stupid hillstart assist that stalls the vehicle because when you want to go it should go not wait for you to rev the engine for a second before taking off!! The more technical and more ahem, refined they make the cruiser the more shit it is and more prone to failure it will be. I will stick with my 2012 model which runs rings around the 2021 model.
That's just a 2019 Quality Control proven unit.
Looks like a time worp straight out of the 80's, tough as hell. nothing can break
But look at the headlights they look like rounded squares the way modern headlights look I dont think toyota ever made a car in the 80 or 90s with headlights like this they were always a perfect circle or square the headlights are to modern.
mine is coming in next two weeks. can't wait.
Thank God machines like this still exist!
Its a 60 series with a v8 and front coil springs, what more could one want!? Yes they should keep building them!
I can't believe I sold my fj60 at 250K miles. I only.made a few hundred on the sale. Now it's worth four times its original price. If they only sold the 70 here in the USA. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Rebuilt 60s are going for 50k plus here.
@@millermcpherson164 I've owned my FJ62 high roof carburettor model on dual fuel for 22 years now, and I'm glad I never sold it, was tempted a few times but decided against it, no regrets. Needs paint and a couple of small oil leaks fixed, that's all. 640k km (about 410k miles) on the clock. Taking it on 7000km trip into the outback next week. Third one in a year, Really looking forward to getting out there. Maybe you'll come across a good one for a good price? Keep looking they are around. Either way they are easy to fix. I bought a cheap running one for parts.
60's never had that much plastic on em.
Absolutely love mine. Yes I've spent a fortune on it but it has so much character compared to other vehicles out there. Perfect Cruiser for me!
You lucky bastard, did you go for the top spec
Same here, yes I also spent a fortune on it to turn it from a farm truck into an overland tourer, but the point is if you do spend the money you can get a spectacular machine, no amount of money can turn a Ranger or Amarok into the finished product you can get when you start with a 70 series.
to spend a fortune you are making even more- sadly the 2% who own 98% of Aussie resources mate....
Hahahahaha, that's what I don't understand, you need to spend a fortune on buying these things, then need to spend another fortune on them to make them only a reasonable 4WD. For any manufacture to sell a car with 100mm smaller wheel track than the front and get away with it, is nuts, let alone a number of other faults with these cars, I don't get it, but it does come down to, if you are happy with the car, that's all that matters I suppose.
GQ patrol td42. Better built, better equipped, more reliable, more capable, quarter of the price & no need to spend 50k fixing manufacturer bad design & set up to make liveable. It's a 30yr old recipe that toyota still can't beat
Wow! That's a monster of an Engine in terms of Size, V8 Diesel, very rare. These days I don't think anyone manufacturers provide anything above V6 Diesel. Nice review though, life was much simpler back then.
This is hands down MY FAVOURITE CAR OF ALL TIME
Never clicked faster in my entire life🥳
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@@CarExpertAus Amazing review, love that truck, the top selling vehicle in my country
@@theflyingfatman2186 which country?
@@tobybrowne7906 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
Cars like this were born for adventure freaks like me. The saying is easy “if it’s not broken don’t fix it”!!
Then you'll be fixing it pretty regularly
The fact that this exists just makes me happy. Just happy. Not over the moon, not excited but just happy to chug along with its existence.
This is just perfection, nothing is more reliable than good old school tech!
One of the best, if not the best, 4x4s on the market. I drove one from one end of PNG to the other under extreme conditions and it was a bomb proof powerhouse.
This car should definitely stay on. Six speed manual or auto gearbox would absolutely have made the package
Iconic and should stay on!!! Love the 70 series
Wow! Besides its price this is incredible! There is absolutely a place for these, old mechanical goodness, with no compromises. I would definitely get one of these, as the one i drive is allready 30 years old. This would be a great replacement, a car whats just keeping it simple, and focus on the important things.. perfect 👌
70 series is amazing and they should keep manufacturing them as looks awesome and these should also be made available in Indian market
Same thought bro
I think about importing this car but 100 custom dutu shakes my plan
They wouldn't gonna afford it
I just love the way it's always simple. In my opinion I think it should always exist even today
I think it's beautiful and full of potential for some crazy mods
These are real 4x4’s. Tough as nails, no frills. Shits all over the new Landrover pretend 4x4 😂
Love it its good to see someone is paying attention to what people want thank you.
Almost no one wants one of these. And even fewer will buy one.
I believe this is the car that Leo Prinsloo was driving when he was ambushed in Pretoria, South Africa.
Yep. The Dual Cab version
Beat the shit out of those ford pickups the perps were using to stop Leo.
South africa is the worst country ever because it has a high crime rate
Even in south africa where you dont get good service from a,dealership,you can still rely on toyota service,and even that cruiser,even if it is more expensive than other basic off road vehicles,id still buy it for the good service and I know,when I sell it,the resale value will be good
@@abovethelaw4417 how long have you lived there
Best car reviewer,I never misses any of your videos.But we need you to be talking about the engines.
I am blown away that they still manufacture and sell that thing but you guys have a brutal environment so it makes sense.
These are the vehicles give driving pleasure to the maximum. In love with 70 series ❤️
The problem with the modern 70 series is that there's a LOT of parts in the powertrain you can't fix yourself on the side of the road, unlike older 70 series. If anything in the common rail system shits the bed you're getting a tow truck home. Also, for a car that recouped its R&D costs a very long time ago it's obscenely expensive especially given the poor equipment levels.
Absolutely correct about the fuel system. Not like the old model with the manual primer pump & mechanical injection. Nowadays, anything wrong with the fuel system, it's on a tow truck.
What modern 4x4 can you fix on the side of the road?
@@Combatt_Wombatt none
@@Combatt_Wombatt None & that's why I'll never sell my td gq
@@gqwarrior6694 😂
Got mine on order. Delivery is next year, can't wait :)
Never stop making this car!
Its amazing this thing exists in 2021. Kudos to Toyota for building a vehicle for this niche market
South Africa use them.
I'd put that up against anything modern in its class. You don't need it to be lightning quick , because this thing will shine where most would fail. Love the 70!!!!
I love it because it is a travel in time and I love that still today. Beautiful
Of course it should exist!!! I’m in love with it.
we had four of these 70s series for sale and they all sold for guys who needed it in the country.Most traded their hilux and rangers for this.I absolutely love driving this with the good low end torque.
Toyota should keep making the Land Cruiser to remind people of what a real off road vehicle is.
It's basically down to this and a jeep wrangler now. Oh and the Jimmy.
I love this ride since when I was a kid. I will have one soon
I love the basic idea of the 70 series, it's a does what it says on the tin. No frills built to last and go anywhere.
ALL CARS SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
NO
Hell no
Yes
HELL YES
I wish you had the troopy, that’s my ultimate dream touring vehicle. You’re wrong about the rubber tube on the mirror, my 85 Hilux had that too, it’s for vibration. If you had have started the vehicle and removed the rubber, you’d know what it’s purpose was for, not durability, cos it bends the frame -lol. The dealer probably told you that. To answer your question, as long as mining exists, these vehicles will exist. I hope they never stop making them personally - love simplicity
what is a troopy?
@@ChurchInAshes @0:13 the white one is a troopy, short for troop carrier. It’s oztrayan slang mate
Great idea to post the time mark of certain chapters
Great review. They should exist...wish I could get my hands on one.
I hope the 70 series stay in production forever. This thing is a workhorse.
There’s a sea of them here at the factory in South Africa where they get made, doubtful they’ll disappear soon.
Regrettably this may be the last of it's kind - a vehicle that YOU are totally in control of, rather than it controls you, like most modern offerings. The absence of trinkets and gizmos is another great plus. Sadly not available in the UK.
How old are you? 70?
Oh to be 70 again
I have one in the UK, it's a 1991 Prado version. There is a Japanese import on Ebay at the moment for £10k
@@valtraone hahaha
New Jimmy is though 😉.
I own a 1985 FJ73 cruiser, I could park mine beside that and you could see the history of the model and that's great. Cruiser owners love that they're all the same, rugged and simple. Long live the Cruiser!!
lOVE To see an upgraded version of this beautiful SUV.
Must stay on. Essential motoring. Good job again, thanks Paul.
Thanks for watching!
I think you’ll find that the people that buy this vehicle will be looking to modify the hell out of it. Bullbar, side steps, Roofracks, driving lights, long range tank, bash plates, suspension lift etc. Why pay for a 4WD with all the bells and whistles if you’re only going to modify it to suit your requirements? There’s also less to go wrong when you’re in the outback!
True!
That's OK but it's 20k over priced. It comes with nothing, it should be priced accordingly, especially since it was designed in the early 1980's. The design has been paid for many times over.
@@CruiserBrah Yes but it’s a TOYOTA which means BMW in Japan. So you’re paying for the badge. Ridiculous!
@@MrDhandley you're paying for the quality. You simply wont find another modern vehicle that will last 25 years in a third world environment with little maintenance like this one would.
@@MrDhandley not in Japan, in USA and Oz yes. In Japan they know all Japanese cars have Japanese reliability
Awesome!!!!! They must exist till eternity!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
It should surely exist. This is as simple as it can get and very useful in the harsh climates or tough conditions. Would love to Drive this when i visit down under next time