Are 79 series worth the money?

Are 79 series worth the money?

The 79 Series has a reputation of toughness and longevity. It can give you long years of driving and fun outback adventure. So, yes! It is worth your money, and it is the perfect car for you if you have the heart for off-road adventures.

Are 79 series reliable?

The 79 Series is the ute you’re looking for when you’re not looking for a modern ute. It’s old school through and through, and it plays superbly well to its strengths – robust, capable and reliable – but doesn’t necessarily give a rat’s a#@e about its weakness, perceived or actual.

How much is a new 79 series dual cab?

The popular 79 Series double-cab GXL gets the biggest price bump: up $3860 to $75,600 before on-road costs. Headlining the updates is a new infotainment system, which measures in at 6.1 inches, and includes navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.

What is so good about 79 series?

A Long Touring Life. The great thing about a 79 Series Landcruiser is the engine size. It’s so powerful that it will never feel too stressed. It hasn’t got as high peak torque as some other four wheel drives, but it makes up for this in low down torque, which is what you really want when driving off road.

How much HP does a 79 series have?

Out of the box, the Toyota 79 Series Landcruiser leaves a lot to be desired. With the big V8 under the hood making only 145hp at the wheels and just 350nm of torque, there is serious room for improvement.

Why is it called a 79 Series?

Model numbers 75, 78 and 79 referred to the long-wheelbase version, which was available in pickup and two-door troop carrier models. These were the successors of the less-well known long-wheelbase 40 Series, such as the FJ45. Short-wheelbase models are only in production today for a few select markets.

How much can a 79 series tow?

The LandCruiser 79 Series has a 3500kg maximum braked towing capacity (with a maximum 350kg on the towball). Toyota’s official specs give the Cruiser’s weight as 2316kg, including the optional tray fitted.

Why are LandCruiser utes so expensive?

The increased demand for the LandCruiser has “exceeded the expectations” of Toyota Australia, and an exhausted supply of the large four-wheel-drive has only served to further push prices higher.

What is the difference between 76 and 79 series LandCruiser?

The 78 Series Troopcarrier runs on the same wheelbase as a 79 Series, running two doors (plus barn doors at the back), and seating aboard for five. The five-door 76 Series station wagon LandCruiser is on a shorter 2730mm wheelbase, but has a more typical ‘SUV’ bodystyle with second-row doors.

How much power can you get out of a 79 series?

Airbox. The stock 79 series Landcruiser airbox can on average support the airflow for about 270hp. But if you’re serious about performance and going off-road, we recommend replacing the factory 79 series airbox with a larger, more dustproof airbox assembly, allowing more air to your engine and better dust sealing.

What is the top speed of Toyota Land Cruiser?

around 190 kmph
Toyota Land Cruiser easily achieves 150 kmph and can reach a top speed of around 190 kmph.

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