Under the hood, the Land Cruiser 79 is equipped with a 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine, coded as 1GD-FTV. This engine generates a maximum output of 201 horsepower at 3400 RPM (150 kW) and a torque of 500 Nm between 1600 and 2800 RPM. Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this vehicle offers smooth and effortless shifting.
Adapting to your life. Both economical and brawny, the Land Cruiser 79 is the perfect car for those who want to alternate between the bush and city living. Part-time 4X4 capabilities allow you to take on the rugged countryside while still being able to drive in town and on urban roads. Both front and rear differential lock will ensure that
Traditionally, the diesel Cruiser was, well, a tad lethargic. That has finally changed with the introduction of Toyota’s much-vaunted 1VD-FTV diesel mill to the 70-Series range. It is a 4461cc V8 engine with a water-cooled turbocharger that uses a variable nozzle vane to improve engine output and reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
One downside of the Land Cruiser’s brawny V-8 is the SUV’s dismal EPA-estimated fuel economy: 14 mpg combined — the same as 4WD versions of the Sequoia and Tundra. On the plus side, it takes There’s less support as the Troopy doesn’t get the updated seats of the ute, but the dash and controls are all pretty much the same. A pair of fuel gauges in the binnacle led us to find the sub-tank switch, as the 78 retains the two 90-litre diesel tanks from past models – unlike the 76 and 79 models that now come with a single 130-litre