The car industry for some reason does not understand this, but simple is better. We are going to pay for all the electronic rubbish that is in the new cars, electronics will end the life of new cars, the motor will still be basically sound, yes the whole car industry has gone mad. Yes I would buy a land cruiser.

@ms-jl6dl

14 күн бұрын

It's not the car industry,it's politicians you voted for.

@redlineste4283

14 күн бұрын

​@ms-jl6dl It's both. Government meddling and car industry greed. Funny how UK government wanted us to buy diesels for years with as little as £20 Road tax now its deemed the devil's fuel. Diesel has always and will always be a dirty fuel. Yes to much technology will kill cars .

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

This is not a simple vehicle, it just doesn't have hard stuff to use in front of you. Most people do this strange thing where they educate themselves to learn the new systems.

@robertom883

14 күн бұрын

It has nothing to do with car companies. Toyota, like many other car companies produce and or make different types of vehicles based on demand and sales. Governments depending on the country will regulate safety and emissions among of variarity of things to allow the import and sale of a especific vehicle. In the case of the 70 series Land Cruiser it is a very basic vehicle and it is meant to be that way. Its use is mostly industrial in third world countries, Africa and Australia from mining, agriculture, emergency response, ambulance in remote areas, etc. Company employees that drive these vehicles they literally beat the shit out of them. They are driven day in and day out on bad roads or no roads not because they want to but because they have to. It is not meant to be a family vehicle or for domestic use.

@theseb1979

13 күн бұрын

People have been saying this same bs for decades now. Instead cars have become more reliable. You realise that electronics in cars are not a recent thing, right?

5:10 "if you want the V8, you'll have to be old school and have the manual shift" Mate don't threaten me with a good time!

Great video Jonny. So, there's a reason why people love these things...... We did an 18,000 mile trip all over Australia, in a Toyota HiLux with a cab on the back. The suspension was hard. The sunroof was sealed up. No air conditioning. The wheels were steel split rims. The 4 cylinder motor developed an exhaust valve issue so it was running on 3 cylinders. The transmission leaked and required additional fluid every morning....but no warning lights came on and it just kept going. We camped in the bush for 6 months and when we left Australia we sold that HiLux for what we paid for it. It got the job done. That's why people who go into the bush or the desert, buy old school Toyotas and Nissans. You never see a Range Rover or a Mercedes SUV, except in Sydney. Great video. Thanks so much.

@althejazzman

13 күн бұрын

and you'll continue to see old school vehicles used for this purpose. The current generation of flashy trendy SUV's will have no cult following in the future.

@youtubecarspottersguide1

11 күн бұрын

U.S. I see lot of jeeps and Toyotas 1990s -2000s built but lot of new $100,000 -$150,000 U.S. $ raptors , bronco raptors , defenders , ram trx , rubicon 392 the oh look at me I'm an off roader , right you going to baja 1000 or moab ?

The Land Cruiser is possibly the last vehicle to be truly made to last. A true slap in the face to the current disposable car manufacturing.

@brainwrongs

11 күн бұрын

Body on frame Toyotas return to nature in 15-20 years in the UK climate.

@MrLurchsThings

11 күн бұрын

@@brainwrongs doesn’t pretty much everything do that in the UK?

@brainwrongs

11 күн бұрын

@@MrLurchsThings Toyotas seem especially bad, worse than body on frame Land Rovers which are terrible in themselves.

@MrLurchsThings

10 күн бұрын

@@brainwrongs I’m kinda surprised. I mean I know the UK climate destroys cars in general, but especially Toyotas like the Cruiser? These things take pretty much every kind of abuse that’s ever thrown at them. Perhaps all that abuse is simply the dry, unsalted kind.

I ran a fleet of close to 200 of these cruisers in east Africa. While most of them ran the 1Hz N/A engines, we also had the V8s. the cost per kilometer for maintenance was a third when compared to the Landrovers in the same fleet. They are the best trucks on the market. One of our workshop cruisers had over 500,000km on the clock and the engine hand never been opened. Grew up with Landrovers but they don’t come close to these.

@windnsea03

14 күн бұрын

Was the 1HZ noticeably more reliable than the V8?

@mikefoster7085

6 күн бұрын

Definitely, my old 80 series had 500 000 klms on it and was running solidly when I sold it, still is now, simplicity is the key (low output per CC is also)

@user-dm7we4bg3l

5 күн бұрын

4.2 is for on farm only. Perhaps overlanding as well. Its reliability and easy to fix characteristics makes it attract for that purpose. Burning is underpowered. Dangerously so. Loaded and firing you cannot overtake safely. Go v8.

Ancient Australian proverb: "If you want to go into the bush, take a Land Rover; if you want to get home, take a Land Cruiser"

@robgw

14 күн бұрын

Only said by Land Cruiser owners 😂

@paulsz6194

13 күн бұрын

@@robgw well, we’re still waiting for any Land Rover owners to prove it wrong!

@TheTruckdriver999

13 күн бұрын

And if you do have a problem most regional towns have Toyota dealerships every second cockie has a Toyotas on there farms

@robgw

13 күн бұрын

@@paulsz6194Well myself as a Patrol owner glad you're so far away waiting 😂😂😂 stay there ha ha

@user-dm7we4bg3l

13 күн бұрын

And if either get stuck, phone a Nissan Patrol owner..!

"Zero electronics." Music to my ears, and that's from someone who used to be an electronics engineer and fixes computers for a living.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

Except the engine and under the skin.

@JazofNotcompaqt

13 күн бұрын

@@Low760 No spark plug in a diesel that uses mechanical fuel pump and mechanical injectors. (Just glow plugs for cold start)

@peem1244

12 күн бұрын

'...fixes computers for a living.', just about sums up the madness prevalent in modern life. Cheers, Alan. 👍✌

@jimmycricket5366

9 күн бұрын

​@@peem1244The new 4wd's I would call "laptops on wheels". The new Landrovers are a prime example of this junk. I love the very old Landrovers. The new Grenadier is pretty good but a new landcruiser would be my choice.

I love the Troopie, and I love that Toyota is still selling them. This is absolutely what the world needs. Simple, robust, no nonsense engineering, with minimal electronics, and no DPF nonsense. It's absolutely fabulous. But, I think Toyota should go further. Let's have the first gen Yaris, the 1993 Corolla, and the early to mid 90s Carina E back as well. Rugged, reliable, and dependable vehicles that won't let you down. They're what we all need, and if we're honest, what most of us really want too. If the past is the new future, count me in.

@calamarininjabeast5866

11 күн бұрын

In Australia all diesels have had DPFs since 2016

A manual V8 troopy would be my 'if you had to have one car for the rest of your life' answer.

@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead

14 күн бұрын

Hi Johnny , yeah come back and drive the 300 pls 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@haydendemenezes2460

14 күн бұрын

Agree. That's a yatch compared to these. ​@@GeorgeMurrayMuirhead

@paulsz6194

14 күн бұрын

It’s the last of the Mohicans…😮

@primafacie6442

14 күн бұрын

4xoverland channel is everything you need to know about the 70 series, old and new.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

Til the engine fails.

I bought a 1HZ (absolutely zero electronics) from Travis, and we LOVE it. Simple is best. Made in Japan, tried and tested, proven quality and reliability. Travis and the guys are brilliant. Great to see this excellent video.

Living in South Africa, I recently bought a 2016 76, station wagon, almost 300,000 on the clock, goes like a dream - instead of the rather expensive gearbox mod changing 2nd and 5th gears, I went for 285/75/16 tyres, running a 2 bar - a more comfortable ride, and the larger diameter tyre has given it longer legs on the open road: previously 2000 rpm, was 80 kph, now it is 90. I used to cruise at 100/105, now 110/120 is easy

@dancarter482

10 күн бұрын

_Exactly!_ I ran 33/12.5 - 17's on my 80 series - averaged 25 to the gallon.

@kayeman001

6 күн бұрын

@@dancarter482 agreed, the bigger tyres have reduce my consumption on the long open roads, and I run slightly lower pressures, si it has improved the ride too

We need more cars like this! Built to last, built to simple, reliable, repairable, we’ve become a throwaway society that assumes newer is always better and it’s not always the case!

I've owned both the 78 (troop carrier, 11 seater!) and 79 (dual cab). Both have well established reputations for reliability and offroad ability but I just wanted to say they are actually far more comfortable as a tourer than people think, and a very practical every-day vehicle. In my Troopcarrier, the seats all fold up and out of the way allowing me to carry loads, shift house, even transport motorbikes. Flip the seats down, and at the end of a night on the town with everyone drunk I frequently filled all 11 seats dropping people off home (tolerating serial killer jokes along the way). Doing 1,000km in a day on the highways in Australia, towing trailers or caravans, they sit really nicely on the road and eat up the kilometres. The GXL trim level has cruise control, you can pretty much set any speed you want in 5th gear and the v8 has the power to hold it without you needing to intervene and drop back to 4th. Even up steep hills, even with a small trailer on the back, the big v8 just idles along and you really can just set and forget. Plenty of people in Australia are touring the country in these, even on the freeway's, and living quite comfortably.

Johnny knows my automotive taste better than I do! 😂 incredible video!

@TheLateBrakeShow

14 күн бұрын

Ha! Well it's a legend of a car and the fact it still is being made in this flavour is just brilliant.

@thomaskirkland8391

14 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@petewatson9866

14 күн бұрын

I think he knows what we all like, that why he gets good reviews 👍

@johngibson3837

13 күн бұрын

​@@TheLateBrakeShowas far as I remember the 79 series was brought back a couple of years ago due to Australian demand

@ayrproductions

7 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShowyou should see the Australian waiting list for the V8 versions!

Words can't express how much I want a 200 series facelift Land Cruiser! I'm so glad Toyota still make the old school 70 series. Goes to prove the mantra of, if it's not broken, don't fix it!!!

Jonny, I think you should test drive the 300 series. The 70 series is just the type vehicle we adore in these parts of Africa. From business people, farmers, transport companies, tourists, the military, the police to politicians this is the vehicle of choice.

I have no need for a vehicle like this, but good on Toyota for still making them. For less developed locations that wouldn’t have access to rhe parts and equipment to repair a newer spec vehicle, these must be a boon.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

It's for mining companies, hence why the new one is finally an auto, with the Hilux 2.8.

Between 1976 and 2007, we had 3 single-cab trucks on our farm in the Limpopo Valley, South Africa. They were absolutely indestructible!

I went from a 3.0L hilux to the 79 series that’s featured in this video. I loved my hilux, but this landcruiser is an icon. Bullet proof and absolutely incredible on uk roads. The towing capability is phenomenal- zero regrets. Travis is an excellent businessman to deal with, absolute gentleman and a real pleasure to deal with.

@TheLateBrakeShow

14 күн бұрын

Great to hear first hand from someone who's taken the dive.

@bull3tsyndrom3

14 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow you had the pleasure of driving my truck before me haha. Wonderful vehicles couldn’t be happier with it. Just like what I remember of them in Australia. A similar story I imagine a lot of current uk owners share.

I never knew that there were so many Land Cruisers available nor did I know that you were allowed to manufacture a Diesel without any dpf 😧 Thank you for the Toyota education. Oh and thanks Jonny I now think of Lands End trial every time I see a yellow Kia Picanto😂

@jpatrick34

14 күн бұрын

We are assembling this in Portuguese Toyota facilities in OVAR!

@owain7629

14 күн бұрын

I point at Picantos and shout “CANT” 👉

@grahammurphy5516

14 күн бұрын

You should look Nissan Patrol and Nissan Patrol Nismo.. They make them for US, OZ and Middle East markets.. only found out about them last year.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

They do have dpd though?

@ayrproductions

7 күн бұрын

It depends on the country. Aussie spec 70 series have had DPFs since 2016, but a lot of African and Middle Eastern spec cars still don’t (ME can even still get them with petrols), and for a while could even be had with 1HDs which haven’t been available in the Australian versions since 2009 (1HD is what you want if you want real reliability).

Given the state of UK roads it probably makes more sense than many other things

Hi Jonny. Love these Toyota’s. We run a 1997 90 series drought in 1999 with 30k on it. Still going strong 25 years later with 325.000 miles on the clock still used every day for my wife’s stable yard enterprise towing horse boxes. Keep up the good work 👍

Amazing episode! So yes please more Land Cruiser episodes. I would buy one tomorrow. Great to see that you can still buy a car like that today without all these annoying electronics and sensors that break. Miss the old school way.

Ran a JDM 1991 LJ71 2.4 auto here in Malta for 6 years. Bought with 260,000 km, sold it with over 400,000km. Brilliant bit of kit!!

Another perfect Sunday at work thanks to Jonny and team at The Late Brake Show!

@TheLateBrakeShow

14 күн бұрын

Cheers v much!

I have no need for a Land Cruiser, I don't live in the Aussie outback, or a middle eastern desert but man I'd love one! There needs to be more cars like those available, I'm sick of plasticky, overly complicated, brittle, poorly engineered cars being forced upon us. Give me simplicity, reliability and longevity!

Australia’s favoirite vehicles ever!!! There’s many great 4WDs, but there’s more Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux covering Australia, than any other 4wd or work vehicle. ever.

Land Cruiser 70 series is one of the greatest creations in the world of vehicles. Reliability, durability, simplicity, easy to maintain and timeless design, which are not found in today's vehicles, are more important than electronic devices and features. Its V8 engine and manual gearbox make this vehicle even more lovable. It's a feeling that binds us to the vehicle. And the exhaust makes some of the best music I've ever heard. People who know the value of LC 70 series know that they can go anywhere without any problem.❤

@MR-hu1bx

9 күн бұрын

What are you on about, here in Australia the V8 is regarded as one of the most useless 4x4s money can buy

My question (and I suspect of many others) is why aren't cars like this ALWAYS being made along side the best of the newest and best they offer?? Isn't there a place for them still??

@anthonyfarnan5935

13 күн бұрын

Emissions and safety legislation being imposed by the EU & WEF

@steved3702

13 күн бұрын

It all comes down to demand and where to apply your finite resources. The 70 variants continue to have sufficient demand in some markets to make a case satisfactory to Toyota for continuation. That is not unlimited, though, as evident with the narrower rear track which was not widened when the front was widened to accommodate the V8.

They are incredible. And I am astonished that people around the globe have the good sense to build them, and buy them. They should be everywhere. Helping to save the planet. And no, I'm not joking. Old and simple lasts. And if it lasts, we don't have to build a new one.

Anyone who's considering the INEOS should just get one of these.

@anthonyfarnan5935

13 күн бұрын

Ineos interior and ergonomics (not to mention engine and transmission) is light years ahead of this.

@GingerPiston

13 күн бұрын

@@anthonyfarnan5935 On you mean the ergonomics in the RHD model where there's no room at all for you left foot? Bwahahaha.

@anthonyfarnan5935

13 күн бұрын

@@GingerPiston That’s the only drawback re ergonomics. Still miles better than the Toyota, and light years ahead of the old defender.

@SpottedCreeper

13 күн бұрын

@@anthonyfarnan5935 I'm not so sure about this. The Ineos is amazing but if I was traveling through Africa/Australia, I'd definitely prefer a land cruiser. Although both cruiser and ineos are pretty much bulletproof, things can go wrong or break. Everyone has seen a land cruiser in Africa, which means you have a much higher chance of finding a part and/or mechanic who can fix it in an emergency. I'm not so sure with the Ineos..

@anthonyfarnan5935

13 күн бұрын

@@SpottedCreeper original post said “anyone considering an Ineos”. It didn’t say “anyone considering driving though the Sahara”.

Forget the G Wagon, mate. If your name is Kardashian, I get it... These are the "daddy' of them all. I live in Kenya, they are everywhere here. Much cooler. I love these cars!

@Mpayne1472

14 күн бұрын

Yes you see them all the time

@carl8790

14 күн бұрын

The government/professional edition of the G Wagon is very nice and just as capable as the LC. It's just stupidly expensive, almost 2x the money compared to the LC.

@wambugumassive

13 күн бұрын

@@carl8790 The difference between the Land Cruiser 7 series and the G wagon, to my mind, is this... (They both were born out of the same requirement spec sheet): Toyota never lost sight of the original purpose of their vehicle, whereas Mercedes Benz decided to pimp out what was in essence a military vehicle. If you notice, the UN and most military organisations use the Toyota because they are quite literally "built for purpose". It's their honesty that appeals to me. They look super cool as well. In Africa, they are the go-to vehicle for going on safari. I wonder why? What more do you need? It will get you out of trouble, guaranteed!

@carl8790

13 күн бұрын

@@wambugumassive oh I definitely agree with you on that sentiment, however, there's no need to downplay the G-Wagon's capability and surprisingly its reliability (more specifically the base spec model). Even Mr Land Cruiser @4x4overland had said the best 4x4 he had owned and driven is a base spec model G-Wagon. The man has done more than 40 yrs of expeditions in countries of Africa and Australia. Even I was a bit surprised to hear him say that he would love to owned another G-Wagon, but the price is too high.

@youtubecarspottersguide1

11 күн бұрын

the unimog was the ultimate off roader ,than the G wagon center lock ft/rr dif , transfer case 113" wb ideal off road wagon ,originally a military vehicle , professional series G wagon for nato , military ,ones who off road ,but G wags are for the 90210 , front row valet car park at posh resorts

I bought my single cab Series 79 V8 from Travis last Christmas and have absolutely loved it's solidity and back to basics pick-up simplicity. It took around three months from order to delivery and Travis kept me updated all the time. After driving it for 500kms I wondered why on earth I hadn't bought one when I was younger because after two Navarra's, which rusted out after 90,000kms, and a Grenadier, which I embarrassingly wrote off, this is the vehicle that is going to outlast me. The ride is bit bumpy when it's empty and its not speedy but who cares, this is what all pick ups should be like, immensely strong, dependable and easy to maintain. And being in West Cornwall, in the fishing industry, apart from compliments from fishermen mates I am amazed how many complete strangers have come up and said "love your pick-up", or "Wow, we used those in Australia/South Africa/ Zambia, amazing pickups, how on earth did you get one over here?". Good on you Travis for bringing them in to the UK.

I'm nostalgic for this era of engineering, appearance and dependability of not only Toyotas but all Japanese manufacturers.

As an Aussie, it's cool seeing love for these in the UK. They are *brilliant*.

Worked for a chap that ran Cruiser Utes spraying around the Snowies here in the land down under. Unless you go for a Unimog nothing else could take spray rigs where we went. Although they do fall over quite easily with weight on top. He did get a V8 but was complaining about breaking something on the front end continuously, with the bigger engine squeezed in. But that was using them to extremes. The cost though is crazy, probably accounts for half of Toyota's profits.

@johngibson3837

13 күн бұрын

Hey up mate I've got a couple of unimogs but favourite vehicle ever was a LC fj40

Great video. You definitely need to return to drive the 300. Shame a shorty 71 wasn’t shown.

I have a 75 series in the UK 😁 driven around the world for 10 years and home at the moment.

Leaf spring camera. NOICE

@MrHiggim

14 күн бұрын

Sorry - I read that wrong - thinking it was a new Smith & Sniff catchphrase “Leaf spring camera Nonce”! 😂

Jonny's face when the subject of leaf springs arose. He's like 'a pair of whaaat? Oh, parabolic'

My old boss at the Toyota Dismantling yard had a WRX STI type R 2 door first gen ,a hotted up R32 GTR ,A30 Supra but his daily was a JDM 3 Door Toyota Trooper turbo V8 Diesel in White on Old Man Emu Suspension ,35s all round ,beast of a truck

For the first time in my life, I now aspire to own one of these one day. I wish more manufacturers realised they have already done their best work.

Enjoyed the Video, I live in Western Australia and see 70 series Landcruisers all the time in the bush on mine sites and in the Perth Metro area. The lack of unnecessary Technology is what is appealing, I have a 2006 Nissan Navara (316,000kms) which is the same as these Toyota Landcruisers I.e. levers to engage 4wd plastic interior rubber mats wind up windows no central locking, it’s used for bush/beach camping trips, towing my Caterham 7 Hillclimb car. PS I really want to replace the Navara (when it dies) with a 70 series.

Hello from Australia. I have a 2005 105 diesel manual 420,000k. I bought the car three years ago with 385,000k. The only faults currently is an AC evaporator leak under the dash board and a small leak from the power steering pump. All the other parts on the car are original except for the usual scheduled service parts such as the timing belt (and most likely water pump), steering dampener, shock absorbers, brake rotors (and obviously brake pads). The car is great for day tripping and camping in national parks.

When Travis said "No electronics at all" I just smiled with approval 😀😎

Hi Jonny, first of all can I say that I really loved this video - packed full of common sense. For many years I was a LR fan-boy doing tours for Land Cruiser owners. They came from all over Continental Europe and would stay for a week getting as muddy as possible. All great fun but the Toyotas would always show their class and competence by comparison to my LR. The idea of having a brand-new Land Cruiser with a big diesel engine (straight 6 or turbo v8) little or no electronics, manual 'box etc is very tempting. Thanks again for this intro into the world of 2024 Land Cruisers.

I remember seeing a load of these getting loaded/unloaded when we landed in Gibraltar last year and being wowed that they’re still available.

This is such a Late Brake video! A car we didn't know still existed new, a car I'll never need or buy, but loved every minute.

@phattiger1506

13 күн бұрын

That's funny to read as an Aussie as they quite common here.

I loved Travis’ quite obvious enthusiasm for the trucks!! And the video’s details revealed throughout the half-hour just backed up why 👊🏻

@TheLateBrakeShow

13 күн бұрын

Thank you. Really glad you enjoyed the episode.

I have absolutely no need for one of these in my life, but I'm so glad that they exist! I'd love a Troopy! That V8 derv makes a sweet sweet burble, I'd like to see you drive the 300 series Jonny, I wonder if Toyota have got the balance right with comfort and utilitarianism. If anyone can, its Toyota

They are currently being built in Portugal. I often see loaded lorries of brand new 70 series Land Cruisers.

@paulsz6194

14 күн бұрын

Portugal has a Toyota factory??….🤔

@kneedownpom397

14 күн бұрын

Nope japan

@TheKnobCalledTone.

14 күн бұрын

There's a company in Gibraltar that specialises in importing 70 Series LCs from Japan and modifying them for use by agencies such as the UN... maybe those are the lorries you keep seeing?

@paulsz6194

14 күн бұрын

@@TheKnobCalledTone. I think you're right. l couldn't understand why such a small nation like Portugal, with high wages, would have a factory dedicated to producing 70 series Land Cruisers & Troopers...

@jomaoliveira7949

13 күн бұрын

@@TheKnobCalledTone. Toyota assemble the Land Cruisers at a plant near Oporto (Ovar).

Those utilitarian Land Cruisers are way beyond regular people's budgets, of course, but, as he says, if you want something that will work, and work, and work, requiring only scheduled maintenance in most cases, and if your business can afford it, there's very little to match it I would have thought. I have seen a few on the road recently here in Japan, and at first I thought that I had only recently noticed that people had been keeping their old Toyotas in very nice condition, not realizing that they were not "old". Well done, Jonny, another great review.

We love this vehicle in Africa. I believe too in Australia. I build my 3000 hectare ranch in Mozambique with one of these. You would not believe what punishment they can endure. Viva Toyota! Respect!

If you lived in Australia you would know the Toyota Land cruiser family really well.

@TheLateBrakeShow

13 күн бұрын

I figured our Aussie audience would know all this stuff already. Maybe they teach this stuff in Oz schools?

As an australian who has lived in a mining town, I kind of take these for granted. I forget how unicorn they appear to the UK and US as they are so ubiquitous here. I live in an inner-city suburb now and there are still 2 x 79s and a 76 on my street, along with a couple of 200 series as well. As a side note my dad has a 100 series with the 4.5 turbo diesel six (around 400k km on it), and has just taken delivery of a shiny new Grenadier. He doesn't seem in a rush to sell the cruiser though...

@gorsair7458

9 күн бұрын

@mclouj It really is quite strange how often I come across you in the youtube comment section. Your RB 182 stands out like a sore thumb 😆 I need to update my profile pic soon. Just shipped a Titanium 182 from Sydney to Perth.

@mclouj

9 күн бұрын

@@gorsair7458 Just goes to show we both have excellent taste in youtube channels :D

@gorsair7458

9 күн бұрын

@@mclouj you're clearly not wrong there 😅😆

These cars r just the best . I would pick the 1 HZ 4.2 engine, it offers the best and you can never be stuck with it, it’s so easy to fix too. I drive a 33 years old Landcrusier with 1HZ engine and the car just drives perfectly. You can drive around the world with these cars and they will hit 1 million kilometres and will still drive normal . They r just the best or nothing . In Zambia we call them Jungle Benz. I would pick the 1HZ engine , the 300 series is not perfect you can’t even take it off-road , it’s just for use when going for meetings . Real work horse is the 1 HZ and Toyota knows why they have never modified that engine from time they made it back in about 1989…… till now the 1 HZ still kicks in perfectly. It’s one car that will run through generations…….. the engine is bullet proof too…. Old school all the way.🎉

Thanks for making this video. I had hoped someone would cover importing land cruisers into the UK and you’re the best person to do it. I bought a patrol in Covid and after getting work done on it at specialist garages who were also doing work on imported 70’s I’ve become obsessed with it.

7:59 shows the wrong land cruiser, that's a J250. GREAT VIDEO NONETHELESS! 2.8 1GD turbo will be a great engine and will last a long time, no doubt.

Would absolutely love a 70 series, always had land rovers but bought a 100 series cruiser a few years ago and have never looked back! Drives great, tows like nothing I've ever driven and is so well put together.

I like this double cab, worth every penny/cents. Every parent should buy one for their kid when they turn 18 years old and they will never need to buy another vehicle for the rest of the life. My children will have two of these. Saving for two.

Hi Jonny. Thanks for this. I love these things more than I can explain. The v8s are lovely. I live in Kenya and drove one for a while and they bring a huge smile to everyone. My kids love them to bits. It's my dream car.

Simple, rugged and functional cars are what we are missing. Lazy detuned and simple (ish) engine paired with a manual box is just better!

Never getting rid of my 76 series. Pre dpf so plenty of grunt, sensible mods only but most recent was the best...latest model gearbox upgrade which drops revs in 5th from 2500rpm/110kph to 2100rpm/110kph...or if you are really up for it, 2500rpm now gives 130 kph and that is on 265/75r16s.

Great video Jonny, well done. As sexy as the V8 is, there has to be something said for a non-electronic straight six. I drive a 2007 Sprinter these days, 383,000 miles, 3rd engine and I literally drive with the code clearer plugged in all the time!

@TheLateBrakeShow

14 күн бұрын

Blimey, that sounds awful. The straight six n/a diesel is the GOAT

@cromulentparty

13 күн бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow They made that 6 with a turbo as well, still zero electronics and very sought after here in Aus.

I'm a brit living and working in South Africa, and these are one of, if not the most, desirable vehicles on the road. The modding scene is crazy! I'm very envious every time I see one. Forever the plucky brit, I have my Discovery 4 to get me around. But oh, would I gladly have a 70.

Great content Jonny, would love to see you test the 300 series. Not in the market for any of these vehicles but I’m glad they still exist in 2024

Someone round the corner from me has one of these in that half pick up configuration. I couldn't workout if it was an old vehicle or not but it had a 24 plate on it so it must be new! Very cool.

This is the only new vehicle I would buy today, I love how old school and simple everything is. I'd probably buy the crew cab pickup but on steels as the alloys look like land rover wheels lol

Definitely want to hear your views on the 300 series. Some 25 years ago a friend in Grenoble bought one of these "no electronics" land cruisers to replace his Mitsubishi SUV for an adventure holiday (a couple of months away) in North Africa. He was a pharmacist and also a skilled mechanic so he was relatively safe from parts issues. It was canary yellow and he sold it for more than the purchase price when he got back to Grenoble. So great residual values on these long life vehicles.

@the80386

12 күн бұрын

To be honest the Mitsubishi Pajeros are pretty damn good vehicles in their own right. it's sad they were brought to an end.

Nope, I don't want you to do a vid on the 300. BUT DO SEVERAL MORE ON THE TROOPY !!!!!

Oh, yes. Finally, someone bring this to the U.K. It simple, rugged and reliable.

I think that new 300 series is a serious contender with the likes of the new defender and G wagon Can't wait to see the review

Don't fix it if it's not broken. More like this please, ya can keep the modern stuff.

I haven't fully watched your video yet but I'm just too excited about it. I've been obsessed with this 4 door landcruiser pickup for around 4 years. I cant comprehend why Toyota won't sell them in the UK. Such a true perfect, simple work vehicle.

I love my 79 series, bought it new in 2018 and it’s been going strong from day 1 and I can’t imagine ever selling it. Thanks for the brilliant review Jonny, keep up the great work mate. CMTMB ❤ P.S. - I’d love to hear your thoughts on the 300 Series

Love these. A Land Cruiser towing a boat is the Aussie Dream. The big fat white new thing parked next to the 70 series at the end looked awful. Like the designer had no idea how to fill the space so just kept adding stuff.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

Definitely not my Aussie dream. Nor is driving this shit box.

Great video, I live in Aus and a Troopy is very aspirational vehicle for anyone who loves a bit of the great outdoors here.

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

Maybe around your friend group. I don't want one of these peices of crap with narrow track and a lacklustre v8 that fails and costs $20k to replace.

Bit of a long one ....Whilst working out in Bahrain back end of the 90s, met a chap with a merc sl500 special edition for sale with delivery miles only. Asked him why its up for sale ? "Its a rag top no aircon hits 50degs here in the summer....I've been using the wks pickup with aircon for the last two years.The crew cab one...brilliant just goes to show... BTW he made his fortune as a welder out there...Said he had more money than sense.

Hi Jonny, hope you are well. Great video, and I think I'll have the Troupee, please. Love the steelies and zero tech. Just like my old Beetle, or big bro to the Niva. Always loved the big Toyotas and If I was younger 'n' fitter I'd have one. Somehow I don't think I'd be able to haul my creeky old body into the drivers seat. Doesn't stop me wanting one, though. I'd imagine a lot of farmers would be interested. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to dream a little. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍✌

It still blows my mind that the track front to rear is so far out and they are pretty much considered the GOAT off roader.

I could just imagine jetting over to the UK, seeing a load of Landcruisers driving around and feeling instantly homesick for Oz.

LOVE the 70 Series, so glad Toyota still make them, long may they continue to do so - please test the 300 series too

This is exactly the direction all car manufacturers should be going in. Bravo to Toyota. I’ll have a Troopy.

I have a 79 series ute. Sure it’s a bit tractorish at times but it doesn’t ask for much and it’s happy to work hard. The utilitarian interior is hard wearing and a bit retro. Just put on some AC/DC and move on. Not everyone’s cup of tea but it does what it says on the box.

These got a refresh with new outside look and interior here in Saudi Arabia and we are lucky because we will be getting all the LandCruisers

I have absolutely no reason to buy either, so won’t, but I am so happy they exist and hope those with a need for this kind of vehicle choose to buy one.

With respect to this great channel and its Toyota Landcruiser guru guest, 4xoverland channel is everything you need to know about the 70 series, old and new. Brilliant ULEZ compliant option V8 diesel truck, suck it up Khan 😫 Fun fact as one Landcruiser offshoot for fun and reliable swb off-roading is the venerable Toyota FJ Cruiser, which (almost unchanged) was produced for 19 years.

@johngibson3837

13 күн бұрын

Had two shorty 40s mate

Toyota Land Cruiser is without doubt, the best vehicle ever made. I could never understand why so many people loved them. Until I bought a 105 series Land Cruiser. Every time you drive them. you just have to smile. Thanks for a great episode. Greetings from Australia.

There seem to be a slight misunderstanding at 7:35? At least the picture is not showing the correct model?

@indiebekonn

14 күн бұрын

That’s definitely the new Prado and not the new 70 they were talking about.

@franktusveld

14 күн бұрын

​@@indiebekonn Travis was definitely talking about the updates 70 series

@AbrahamArthemius

13 күн бұрын

Yeah, that's the upcoming Prado / 250 series Land Cruisers. Though to be fair, the new 76 series does took a lot of inspiration from the 250 design cues (the one with circular lights).

@steved3702

13 күн бұрын

I think that what many in the world know as a Prado is just a Land Cruiser in the UK since the other styles are not sold officially by Toyota. The commentary in the video is mostly consistent but not at that point. 😃 Since we get all three types in Australia, we know to make a distinction!

Absolutely thrilled that you can get them. Funny enough, another car channel has lamented the fact you can't buy a basic Jeep CJ in the US. I bet they would be gutted to find out they could buy these if they were in the UK. Like you, I would get the Troope. Preferably with another set of benches in the back so you could use them as beds in a pinch. That would be the ideal.

I really enjoyed that! We own a 1979 FJ40 and it's literally indestructible... Would love to see more content on the older Landcruisers as well please :D

It's good to know that vehicles like this are still available. The last vehicle I had that was made without a computer was a 1991 VW Jetta TD. I wish you could still buy a simple new machine like these Toyotas in Canada today.

Superb video Jonny! Absolutely love the 70 series. Driven a Hilux for 20 years and always lust over a Landcruiser (Prado) - didn’t really know too much about the 70s but will defo be checking them out 👏👍

Superb episode, totally fascinating👍🏻 Please do a 300 series video🤞🏻

The new 2.8 4 cylinder will leave a 4.5 single turbo for dead,that's just a fact. The magic with 2 8 compared to the 4.5 is flow through the head,the V8 actually has restrictive heads compared to the 4 cylinder.

I love the simplicity of this vehicles, and they come with a V8. Brilliant..!!!

Great video!! Yes please come back and review the 70 series Jonny 👍🏻👍🏻

These are the back bone of Australia. However, not the last as they are still available today. I have one. Being ex UK, I know the rust issue so rust proof it. You’ll have a car for life. That motor if maintained, will turn 1m k’s, no problem. I know these like the back of my hand.

You forgot the fj cruiser based on the landcruiser 120 prado platform and shared running mechanics. This is still classed as a landcruiser.

@TheLateBrakeShow

12 күн бұрын

FJ Cruiser is awesome. Shame it is 4.0 Petrol only, otherwise I'd have bought one as a family car.

I live in Australia and the first thing any petrol head will notice is how many of these there are on the road! Toyota land cruisers are like religion here!

@Low760

14 күн бұрын

Yeah, like Tesla's are a religion. You can't convince the people who own them and spend $90k in mods otherwise.