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Toyota LandCruiser 70 VDJ GXL (2007-2020)
Also referred to as: Toyota LandCruiser 70 VDJ GXL 2019 and Toyota LandCruiser 70 VDJ GXL 2021. Wagon, Double-Cab, Single-Cab, Troop Carrier
HughesieThe Mallee, VIC
- 5 reviews
Get it done in a Cruiser- enough said!
I have a 2022 GXL Landcruiser Cab Chassis with the Toyota heavy duty alloy tray and wheel carrier. The only dealer fitted options was a set of Big Red LED driving lights on an ARB bar, GME UHF, hayman Reece tow bridle, mats and Toyota canvas seat covers. I won't need a winch because I don't do that sort of driving.
Besides with a V8, low gearing and lockers as standard, I can really just about go anywhere. I just don't see the reason to flog an $80,000 ute that I plan on keeping a while. This is the reason my last one lasted so long.
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Purchased in July 2021.
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PeterPeel, WA
- 2 reviews
Had a 200 series 6 speed auto fitted
Since haven the auto fitted this vehicle it has turn into a dream to drive on road around town-highway uses and really going bush. Has dropped the fuel consumption considerably with the rpm down by 900 and not knowing why autos are not an option. We use the vehicle for touring-camping (not towing) around the out back coving 30kms a year and serviced by Toyota every 10kms. At this point there has not been any small and major problems it as I like to carry out preventive maintenance.
Purchased in May 2021 for A$81,000.00.
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KeithHunter Region, NSW
- 14 reviews
- VDJ GXL Wagon (2007-2020)
- Verified purchase
2012 VDJ76 6yrs of ownership and still going strong
After 6yrs of ownership (purchased new) I decided it was time for an honest first hand review.
If you are in the market for a comfortable 4x4 wagon look elsewhere, these are as basic as they come even in GXL spec as mine is.
I will start with the negatives,
- They are noisy on the hwy, (the gearbox is geared way to low) the handling and brakes are average at best.
- 1 cup holder for the entire family
- Basic seats
- Leaf springs in the rear and the shorter wheelbase gives poor ride comfort.
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NikaCairns
- 5 reviews
- 7 likes
- VDJ GXL Wagon (2007-2020)
- Verified purchase
Having driven a huge bunch of cars I've chosen the best one
I used to have only good cars in my disposal. It was Mercedes-Benz and Toyota.
I cannot say that G class Mercedes-Benz worse than Toyota VDJ76, but.... when it comes to money, I wanna say: 'yes, Toyota is a winner'. Landcruiser VDJ 76 is the same reliable, well-done and awesome 4x4 car but in 3 times cheapper. Regarding other brands... I prefer not to say, don't want to offend other car owners. I know that for someone LC is not not cheap as well, but when we talk about a good car we must be honest and clear.
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WhitecloudHunter Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
Reliable workhorse
My model is ute with a service body, i use it for my electrical business and my tow horse. The vehicle as standard doesnt have as much power for towing as my v6 jeep, however all other aspects of towing are better. The 4 wheel disc brakes rear leaf springs and being manual suit my towing requirements.
I had to upgrade the suspension as over time the rear springs sagged.
I would purchase a similar model if something happened to this one.
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There a good ute, but just remember they are a truck
Where do i start?
Cons-
To me the two main cons is the wind noise on the freeway and only one cup holder. I found even filling the gap between the snorkel and cabin with some pipe lagging cut this down dramatic. I do find it frustrating that toyota dont address simple things like this but then again they are supposed to be a proper work truck therefor no apology from Toyota. I havent really noticed the rear track as much as others but once again i agree with most this should have been updated.
Now for the good stuff.
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CroppyDunsborough
Bad Clutch
Out of 10
Comfort-4 Turning Circle-3 Fuel Economy-2 Clutch-1 Reliability-8
Needs 6 speed gearbox
Was told by Toyota after market exhaust causes clutch to slip but just a way out of warranty I think.
Have owned 4 cab chassis’s since 1988 and apart from the reliability they have not changed much in that time.
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Andrea
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Great Ute
After looking at various vehicles decided on a dual cab cruiser . Very happy with our choice, Turnball Toyota in yarram were fantastic, Linda couldn’t have been more helpful, we went with the yarram dealership based on there after sale service, which we have found over the years to be outstanding .
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Most capable 4wd off the showroom floor
This is the most capable and reliable 4wd available in Oz. Yes it has a computer but still has the bare minimum electrics and a solid front axle, and doesn't yet come with a DPF and the nanny controls. The wheelbase, while longest of the 70 series, could still be a bit longer to avoid a pendulum effect with certain loads and spring rates. The motor can easily handle 50-100 extra kw via remapping etc, but handling becomes a bit of an issue then, as the rest of the car was designed in the 80's. With a campertop on fuel usage is still only 12-14 L/100 km. May the pre DPF cruisers will be spoken of in hushed voices around camp fires long after the EURO 6 other unreasonable emission control laws kill off the 70 series altogether.
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MinRockhampton
Caught on Fire
We had a 2014 dual cab v8 landcruiser gxl ute catch on fire in the middle of night had not been driven for 2 days prior not suspicious as we have aggressive guard dogs. Any body heard of this happening. was only 2 and a bit yrs old. Do the computers burn or are they like a black box and shouldn't burn????
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76 Cruiser Not Perfect but OK
Our 2012 76 has done about 110,000km and has towed an off road van for about 25,000km. We have not had the clutch issues that others have reported despite the extensive towing kms despite a combined travel weight of about 5.7 tonne when all water tanks etc are full. The engine/exhaust are standard and we cope pretty well although we have to use 3rd for steeper hills. We're in no rush though. We use top gear when towing but only on the flat or gentle inclines. Toyota don't recommend towing on top gear as it is an overdrive. Fuel consumption driv...Read more
ing around home is about 10.5-11 lit/100km with about 400kg of after market gear and about 60 kg of tools etc. Not a lot of CBD driving though. Towing at about 95-100 km/hr we average about 17 lit/100km. We have not had any issue with excessive engine oil use reported by some others, although I do wonder if a contributing factor is how ell engines are run in. We have a Lovell Spring GVM upgrade that is pretty hard, particularly initially when they provided the wrong shocks....and have still never owned up to that. Now have EFS shocks which have helped soften the ride. Internal space doesn't offer a much leg room for the driver or rear passengers and, really, only one blinkin cup holder...get real. The difference of 95mm in front to rear track is another frustration although as we have not done a lot of sand driving it has not been an issue. It has certainly been very stable when towing our van with an ATM of 2500kg. Diff breathers are not much chop and should be replaced with ones that offer genuine filtration and are raised higher. Then snorkel is not really a snorkel and should only be regarded as an elevated air intake due to the lack of effective sealing at the joints.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
marktasmania
- 4 reviews
Very disappointed, poor warranty, poor quality bearings.
Ive had the landcruiser from new, it now has 100k on it.
Problems, terrible fuel economy. 14.8l per 100km.
Poor quality suspension, sagging and squeeking.
Failed bearings, wheel, steering and i even done a rear diff.
Geared to low 2400rpm at 100kph.
Sucked dust through genuine air filter.
Poor warranty, would not cover diff because i had to replace suspension and it had 50mm lift. I think this was a dealer issue. Gowans toyota burnie. Really annoyed.
Windscreen is so straight its a rock magnet, had 2 of them.
Vehicle is very heavy and gets stuck in soft ground very easily.
Terrible steering lock.
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cranoIllawarra, NSW
Land cruiser 76 series
Love this vehicle. Traded our much loved Prado (which had electrical issues and less than 50k traveled) my wife calls it the "tractor" most capable vehicle which is great for towing and 4wding is unstoppable. High praises. Upgraded version is better value than previous model that did not have the auto hubs and longer 2nd and 5th gear. Just love it.
November 5th 2018 Update: 76 series Landcruiser with DPF
Well we have had our cruiser now from new for 2 years- the upgrades are- suspension--bp51 ome-- parabolic rear springs--front bar from u...Read more
neek-- winch--3" exhaust with pedal torque and power module from torqit--and more..........I really love this vehicle named 'the beast'. With the upgraded suspension and chip its such a great truck to drive. We tow a van and are looking to make a Simson crossing July 2022, so I'll post another review then. 50,000k and still like new except for bush kisses!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DisappointedBrisbane
76 track issues
Bought a new 2015 GXL wagon last year to replace my 2014 LS Challenger. Only reason I changed vehicles is I wanted bigger tow capacity and to put a tinny on the roof, everyone said by a cruiser. So I did big mistake in general it's ok but the track issues are concerning I have nearly lost my caravan using this vehicle where as the old challenger no issues at all. Hence after this my wife swore she would never get in the car if we are towing the van. I have found out that these vehicles are notorious for this as there is about 100mm difference b...Read more
etween front and rear track. I've had people tell me that when they are behind me it looks like I'm crabbing down the road, I just tell them that it's the "ooh what a feeling" build quality. I have tried to get Toyota to fix it but I've got a better chance of winning powerball. Would I recommend this vehicle to anyone no way it's first and only new Toyota I'll ever buy. To further add insult to injury the clutch in this model is really only meant for the previous 6 cylinder motor hence why they slip when towing. Toyota know it's an issue but won't do anything about it till it claps out.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MattNoosa
Clutch slip at 100,1000km
My clutch showed signs before 100,000km of slip, $73,000 vehicle,,my 5th L/cruiser and first to have a clutch problem.... Last service the head Mechanic at Toyota didn't know how to collaps the back seat in my troopy and still dosnt! I hope they make the right decision for their own good and learning..... And not mine. Stay tuned....
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After having Gvm upgrade refused insurance
Very happy with vehicle preforms well and have had no trouble, only managed to get it bogged twice despite many off road miles. Had ARB 3700 GVM suspension upgrade fitted from new [2011], when reviewing my comprehensive
insurance was refused by some major companies because of this modification, had to stay with company I was with despite much higher premium. ARB still sell this upgrade.
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pebbleWA, 6530
- 42 reviews
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The best.
70 series dual cab GXL it's pretty much the perfect car for touring, camping, if you have kids (and maybe grandkids down the track).
Having upgraded tyres, suspension and all that I think the only thing he might consider looking at in the future is diff ratios......we had to change the diff ratios in the Jeep Wrangler to make it more derivable because it was actually pathetic going up hills!
Fuel economy is ok, about the same as the troopy v8 we had.
I have driven a lot of different toyota cars, and we have owned different Landcuisers ...Read more
(utes, 80 series, hilux, troopys) even a Jeep Wrangler! I can certainly understand why people might go for the comfort of a 200 series or Prado etc. But then I get into a workmate ute with the vinyl etc, and it's just so easy to clean, I kind of feel like carpet in the GXL for this kind of vehicle is a bit of a downgrade, however I don't think I'd go without central locking and power windows these days. For some reason jumping in a 70 series ute just feels like home, Hiluxes aren't that bad, the old one we had generally didn't carry a load and had an alloy tray so was drify on the rear end on pea gravel roads (when cornering). With the new ones I don't like the 6 speed manual gearbox much but I guess it just takes getting used to. In saying all that for city driving a well set up 70 series DC can be kind of hefty and sluggish. But you just have to work out what your main priorities are I guess. Or have more than one car.....n+1 with n being the number of cars you have and n+1 being the number of cars you need.1 comment
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KonradSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
Offroad beast
If you want comfort look elsewhere, this isn't a soccer mum 4x4. Very capable machine off road vehicle diff locks standard on gxl pretty much make it able to go anywhere straight off the showroom floor. The stock suspension is garbage, replacing it should done right away, expect a lack of flex with lots of wheels in the air regardless due to the solid axle setup. Gearing can be improved with 33 inch tyres. 255/85/16 works the best for me. If buying new shop around, dealers are thieves, some $6,000 variance in pricing for the same product.
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f you intend of using this for its intended purpose (four wheel drive) you will be rewarded by its simple nonsense design. Positives: - Excellent off road - Plethora of modifications to suit the owner needs - V8 power and low down torque - Simple design spartan (Feel at home if you owned a circa 90's corolla)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Dream machine
I own a my cruiser since 2009 Workmate GLX and drove from Charleville to Tassie and back without missing a beat Road handling was exceptional and fuel economy was fantastic. As far as oil consumption was concerned I use a synthetic I, as recommended for V8's and has kept it to a minimal use. We now live in FNQ Weipa and have just driven to Cairns return and just had major 140klm service with a good report .would live to hear other opinions cheers
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Class of its own
Not perfect but only tough no nonsense vehicle currently available. Capable, economical, reliable and fun to drive. Does most things very well, an auto option would be great. Average around 10 liters per 100 around town and 12 to 14 when its fully loaded and towing camper. Never let us down and i have total confidence in taking my family to any part of the country.
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Questions & Answers
Tomasked
G’day guys, I’ve got a single cab gxl Ute with 180,000 on the clock, I’ve found that when I reverse sometimes the cab feels like it’s jumping up and down, also when I look out the back window on bumpy roads I see movement between the cab and the tray headboard, wondering if there’s something wrong with the chassis or if anyone else has experienced this. Kinda hard to explain but hopefully you get what I mean
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pebble
Some drawbacks that I didn't think to include in the original review:
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Weight, you really have to watch this with any modern 4x4. The dual cab does have a bigger payload than most, but once you start adding accessories and necessities (think tray, canopy, bullbar, towbar, long range tank etc etc) it can all add up. And a dual cab fits at least 2 more passengers so pretty quickly you can find you're close to or over the GVM without even having loaded your camping gear. Wagons have a similar issue, so just consider this because the best time to get a GVM upgrade is before the car is registered for the first time, in some states it can be hard to do it afterwards. There would be a lot of 4x4's of all types out there that are over GVM because people just aren't aware or don't care, it could be an issue in regards to insurance claims if you're in an accident, so it is worth taking into consideration. If you're towing something like a camper or caravan the tow ball weight does also add to it as well (from what I've read anyway). Another draw back is that a dual cab with a canopy just doesn't fit stuff in it like a ute does, you can get around this to some extent with a roof rack (or owning a trailer). But sometimes it just feels a bit silly that you have this big 4x4 yet when you got to Bunnings you still can't really take that long plank of wood or whatever it is home. In some ways a dual cab is not that much better than a wagon, however advantage is that storage is separate so you don't have to worry about fuel fumes etc affecting the passengers. But if you really need a ute you would buy a ute or you would have a trailer so it's not really a draw back. Visibility, with a canopy on there you won't see much behind you, reverse cameras or rear cameras that are on full time when driving are useful for this. Of course there's always the thing that particularly if you have a canopy you're not likely to fit into most underground car-parks in any city. But that's just a part of owning a 4x4 I guess. Regardless of all that it is really amazing how well they keep their value, better than any other Toyota model we've had.