Just clocked up 5000k on my 2015 VDJ76 and couldn't be happier! Too start I just want to highlight a few things for anybody reading these reviews who's looking at a new or fairly new 70 series as some reviews are dated.

Front ends coil sprung now, improves on road handling a fair bit.
They now have an up to date dash with driver and passenger airbags,not old (but cool) steel job.
They have ABS
At least the wagon has adjusted seating position and improved seat padding over earlier models.
The v8 no longer has oil usage problems, this has...Read more

Am I the only person who hates his cruiser? quote, it is the worst vehicle I have owned since a 1958 land rover! for example, the oil filter, the air filter, the snorkel, the distance and plumbing air has to go through to get into engine, the exhaust system, the turbo does not kick in early enough, cant find the starter motor, the alternator height above sea level, to name a few. Track and chassis width, gear ratios and draw bar breaking off, the dangerous curved rear view mirrors, to name a few more before I stop to take another breath! Now,...Read more

Bought a 76 series GXL new over a year ago. I have owned 5 Patrols in the past and I couldn't be happier with the switch to Toyota. Would have bought another Patrol but the 3.0 diesel is gutless and the vehicle too heavy.

It has been faultless, have done almost 20k kms without an issue. Some very hard 4wding has been done and with the factory lockers, not much stops it unless you get hung up on the diffs. It is set up as a tourer as we have two young kids.

The kids LOVE it! I think mainly because of the large windows. I have to battle t...Read more

I have been dreaming about LandCruisers since 2008. That bonnet scoop and distinct features caught my eye, and got me looking at older ones for myself. But because of their resale value, were too much for my budget. But coming to sixteen and getting my license got me talking my mum in getting one through nova leasing my dream could come true. I like them for the low end torque, extreme reliability and no-nonsense practicality, why would you want to be hitting all these fancy buttons, when most people use them because they are more appealing tha...Read more

Nearly five years on since purchase as new vehicle and my lc gxl v8 turbo trayback continues to deliver on all fronts. A no frills unit supplemented by fitting cruise control and in dash unit inclusive of cd, radio, gps etc. Also fitted better handling tyres after factory dunlops were worn. Frankly the flak that this vehicle copped on release was in the main not well founded other than the lack of airbags. For the type of vehicle handling is very good. Power for towing best in class with tremendous torque. One has to remember this is not tight ...Read more

Having upgraded from a 1995 model cruiser the difference in performance is truely amazing. Running a drilling business and pulling the 3.5t daily is no longer a shoulder lane deal! This ute can still peal away at the lights and leave similarly loaded utes for dead. It's also really comfortable and a pleasure to drive after a long day at work unlike the older more rigid model. Unhitched the ute becomes an absolute weapon and more than keeps up with traffic carrying big loads as though they weren't there. In fact I've found it handles a lot bette...Read more

Replaced my 02 Defender with a 05 turbo trayback last year, had 50K on it when purchased. Must say the cruiser is quieter, air cond works, wipers work etc. In every other way the Land Rover was a better truck. It carried a load better, rode much smoother, handled better and was better offroad with fulltime 4wd. I have done 10K in the cruiser now so this is unbiased.

I had to sell the Defender as my wife is disabled and couldn't get into the defender anymore. The cruiser is ok overall but nothing special, it seems to be a status symbol for...Read more

You spend the money and would want to be satisfied. I am. For more than that, the ute is a great step-up and for once performs to the Toyota press releases. What you read is what you get. Steep sand dune hill climbs that would stall my old ute just seem too easy with this new ute. Dragging my 1 tonne work trailer on and off site is too easy. Overtaking triple semi-trailers when I am fully loaded with a trailer but still pumping 130km/h up hill - too easy.
I bought the GXL trayback. After owning two previous trayback utes this one is so much be...Read more

My partner and I bought the Troop Carrier GXL in Sandy Taupe (beige). Drove it out of the showroom in Sydney and up to Cairns!! This is an awesome vehicle. Nothing comes close to this and never will. It's a stripped down, go-anywhere mean machine. The fuel economy is awesome considering you drive it normally e.g. don't pull away fast at lights, build acceleration evenly etc. Which really applies to any car. The engine is smooth, very responsive and gear shifting is easy. GXL has bucket seats which are comfy. Overall it's worth the price tag eve...Read more

Great economy and power even when fully loaded and towing a caravan for our http://www.gray-nomad.com tours. The twin tanks are fantastic for long distance drivers it allows us to bypass the very expensive small fuel stops.
I chose the 'troopy', for it's fantastic storage space, I found the springs restrict how much I can carry and only being able to open the small door when the caravan is on, makes it less desirable that I would have liked as a stock carrier, I need to re think what stock I carry on our next trip, I've already had to do away ...Read more

Although I own the 4.2L straight 6 diesel version, it's a comfortable ride: well for a 4x4. It's the toughest thing ever built - there is nothing called a crumplezone in a LandCruisers vocabulary, the body panel are nuclear bunker strong, and as for the frame work; even stronger. Although they're getting a bit expensive these days ($50000-onwards) they will never break, their style will never grow old and they will keep on going like the tanks they are!! I bow to whoever designed this car and I highly recommend u buying one.
A timeless Australi...Read more