70 SERIES Landcruiser turbo-diesel V8
No there is no five door Troopy and talk of radical changes to its body did not eventuate. The big news of course is that for the first time the whole 70 Series line-up is powered by just one engine - Toyota's new 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel, featuring common-rail direct injection and an intercooler, plus a new four-door wagon variant joins the range. Much about the 70 Series is familiar. While styling changes are minimal, this vehicle is better in every regard over its predecessor. It brings structural and styling changes that deliver an even more imposing front end with a wider track, improved suspension and better steering feel. The entire range of Cab Chassis (LC79), Wagon (LC76) and Troop Carrier (LC78) models have gained a new grille, headlamps, front fenders and front bumpers.
All models are powered by the new 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with two-speed transfer case and a part-time 4WD system with manual free-wheeling front hubs. All LandCruiser 70 Series models are available in Workmate and GXL grades. The Cab Chassis line-up also offers a mid-range GX grade. The new four-door Wagon, aimed at buyers who require a vehicle for both work and recreational driving, comes with two front bucket seats and a three-seat rear bench. The Troop Carrier offers three-seat or 11-seat Workmate grades or a five-seat GXL.
Model range:
Toyota's new LandCruiser 70 Series range has expanded to eight models, with the choice of three body styles.
All models have Toyota's first 4.5-litre turbocharged V8 diesel engine with five-speed manual transmission, two-speed transfer and part-time 4WD with manual front hubs. The three body styles are Cab Chassis (LC79), Troop Carrier (LC78) and newly introduced Wagon (LC76). The Cab Chassis model line-up is: Workmate, GX and GXL (which replaces RV grade). The three Troop Carrier models are Workmate three-seat, Workmate 11-seat and five-seat GXL. There are two new Wagon models: Workmate and GXL. All LandCruiser 70 Series models have new front styling, including headlamps, grille, front fenders and front bumpers. They also gain an engine immobiliser and CD player with MP3 compatibility.
There are two options for all LandCruiser 70 Series models: air conditioning and differential locks. Workmate-grade models are distinguished by black front bumpers, radiator grille and exterior mirrors, chrome door handles, front mudflaps, sidesteps, textured vinyl seat trim, vinyl floor covering, 16-inch steel wheels (5.5F split rims on Cab Chassis and Troop Carrier) and intermittent wipers.
Workmate Troop Carrier can be specified in standard 11-seat configuration or as a three-seat model with massive luggage space. It is also possible to order the Cab Chassis Workmate without a sub-fuel tank. Workmate Wagon has the additional features of aluminium sidesteps instead of steel, four-speaker audio instead of two-speaker, front bucket seats instead of a driver's bucket and front bench seat, variable intermittent wipers and five-person seating capacity. The GX Cab Chassis gains additional features over Workmate including 7JJ 16-inch alloy wheels with 265/70R tyres, wide front mudguards and overfender flares. All GXL models add chrome and painted front bumper, chrome radiator grille, chrome windscreen surround and roof drip mouldings, front-door armrest, power radio antenna, bucket seats, cloth seat trim, floor carpet (front only for Troop Carrier), keyless central locking, power windows and front fog lamps. GXL Cab Chassis also gains aluminium side steps, cloth door inserts and variable intermittent wipers. GXL Troop Carrier also gains overfender flares, four-speaker audio, variable intermittent wipers and five-person seating capacity.
GXL Wagon also adds to Workmate Wagon with chrome exterior mirrors, 7JJ 16-inch alloy wheels with 265/70R tyres, and loop-pile carpet. Entry level 70 Series Cab Chassis Work-mate has a recommended retail price of $53,490 - an increase of 2.8 per cent over the superseded turbo six-cylinder model. The GX version of the Cab Chassis vehicle is $55,490 and the top-of-the-range GXL Cab Chassis is $56,490. Option prices for all models have been maintained at existing levels. Differential locks are an additional $2,735, and air conditioning $2,640. The deletion of the auxiliary fuel tank attracts a price reduction of $445. The new three-seat Troop Carrier Workmate has a RRP of $58,890. The 11-seat Workmate $59,990 and the GXL is $61,490. The new LandCruiser 70 Series Workmate Wagon is priced at $53,990 - only $500 more than the Cab Chassis model. The GXL Wagon has a RRP of $57,490, just $1,000 more than the GXL Cab Chassis, and $4,000 less than the RRP of the GXL Troop Carrier.
All prices do not include dealer delivery and on road costs. The Troop Carrier Workmate is distinguished by black front bumpers, radiator grille and exterior mirrors, chrome door handles, front mudflaps, sidesteps, 16-inch steel wheels and intermittent wipers. The Workmate Troop Carrier can be specified in standard 11-seat configuration or as a three-seat model, with massive cargo space. GXL Troop Carrier gains chrome and painted front bumper, chrome radiator grille, chrome windscreen surround and roof drip mouldings, front-door armrest, power radio antenna, bucket seats, cloth seat trim, floor carpet, keyless central locking, power windows and front fog lights.
Driveline:
LandCruiser 70 Series' proven transmission suits the high torque of the new 4.5-litre turbo-diesel engine. Workhorse LandCruiser has a five-speed overdrive manual transmission, with two-speed transfer and part-time 4WD with manually adjusted free-wheeling front hubs. A limited-slip rear differential is fitted as standard equipment. This feature is deleted from the vehicle's specification when the optional front and rear differential locks are specified. The Toyota H150F transmission has ratios of: first, 4.529; second, 2.464; third, 1.490; fourth, 1.000; fifth, 0.881 and reverse, 4.313. The part-time two-speed transfer has an idler reduction gear and ratios of: high, 1.000 and low, 2.488. All LandCruiser 70 Series models have a final-drive ratio of 3.909:1.
Suspension & Steering:
The 70 Series has a substantially wider front track, improved suspension and improved steering. The chassis upgrades improve stability, durability and suspension performance. Front track has been increased by 80mm on entry-level models to 1515mm, and by 120mm on high-grade models to 1555mm. LandCruiser 70 Series' front suspension has a revised stabiliser bar and lateral control rod to improve suspension rigidity and durability. LandCruiser 70 Series has rigid live-axle front suspension, mounted on leading arms and controlled by coil springs with dampers and a stabiliser bar. The rear suspension is rigid live axle, with semi-elliptic springs and dampers. LandCruiser 70 Series' improved steering includes an increase in steering-assist ratio to enhance steering feel during low-speed driving. A new high capacity, high pressure steering pump provides the increased assist ratio.
The number of steering turns lock to lock for the recirculating ball-and-nut steering has been increased from 3.67:1 to 3.83:1. All Australian specification LandCruiser 70 Series models have four-wheel disc brakes. The disc front brakes have ventilated 322 by 22mm rotors and twin-piston fixed callipers. The rear brakes are 312 by 18mm discs with single-piston floating callipers.
Series new face:
LandCruiser 70 Series has a new 'face', with all new styling from the A-pillar forward. Exterior changes include a new bonnet, new front fenders, new headlamps, grille and front bumper, and a significant increase in front track. The design theme is a large, block-like three-dimensional structure, to express the strength expected from a 4WD model. LandCruiser 70 Series' prominent front fenders, headlamps and radiator grille accentuate vehicle width. The large front bumper integrates with the grille and multi reflector headlamps. The bonnet has a cooling bulge for the intercooler. The side view of the fenders was designed to give a clean, solid feeling and continuity with the front doors. GX and GXL grade models have overfender flares, to enhance their rugged appearance. The GXL grade four-door wagon has rear overfender flares.
The air-cleaner snorkel, fitted as standard equipment, has been redesigned to integrate with the new look front end.
Up to seven exterior colours are offered, depending on body type.
70 SERIES WAGON OPENS UP NEW SEGMENT
Toyota has launched the all new four-door LandCruiser 70 Series Wagon to attract new buyers to the LandCruiser 'workhorse' market. It is the first time that a four-door wagon has been offered in the LandCruiser 70 Series - a range that had its foundations in Australia almost 50 years ago. There are two LandCruiser 70 Series Wagon models, Workmate and GXL. Both have five seats - two front bucket seats and a rear three-seat bench. The LandCruiser 70 Series Workmate Wagon starts at $53,990, while the GXL Wagon is priced at $57,490. The 70 Series has been given improved interior appointments, in addition to the introduction of the new four-door wagon. Specification upgrades include a single CD player with MP3 CD capability on all models (replacing a cassette player) and the introduction of an engine immobiliser.
The position of the air conditioner blower unit has been changed to enhance appearance. The blower unit is now integrated with the cooler unit and relocated to the cowl side, near the passenger seat. The roof lining in the Troop Carrier has been changed from an affixed ceiling to a boarded ceiling, to enhance appeal. Remote central locking is now standard equipment on all high-grade (GXL) models. In addition, all GXL-grade models have power front windows. The GXL wagon also has rear power windows. The four-door Wagon has three child restraint system (CRS) upper tether anchors, located in the rear header section along the roof lining.
4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel
All models are powered exclusively by the new 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine, featuring common-rail direct injection and an intercooler. The Euro IV-compliant, 32-valve V8 delivers 151kW of power at 3400rpm and replaces six-cylinder diesel and turbo-diesel engines. Peak torque of 430Nm is reached at just 1200rpm and held all the way to 3200rpm - the flattest torque curve among all of Toyota's engines. The new turbo-diesel V8 engine has 23.7 per cent more power and 13.1 per cent more torque than the previous six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. Toyota's new turbo-diesel V8 LandCruiser 70 Series engine has achieved better fuel economy than the smaller capacity straight six turbo-diesel it supersedes. The new 4.5-litre diesel V8 has ADR81/01 fuel economy of 11.5 litres/100km for Cab Chassis and 11.9 litres/ 100km for the Troop Carrier and new Wagon.
The superseded straight six 4.2-litre turbo-diesel engine had ADR 81/01 fuel economy of 11.7 litres/100km in Cab Chassis and 12.0 litres/100km for the Troop Carrier. Its fuel economy improvement over the superseded 4.2-litre straight six Toyota turbo-diesel engine is a result of the latest diesel design technology including high pressure (common-rail) electronic fuel injection and a variable vane-type turbocharger. The 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine is the first Toyota engine with a graphite iron cylinder block. The use of graphite iron provides for low weight and a compact size while resisting the high cylinder pressures of a turbocharged diesel design. The water-cooled turbocharger utilises a variable nozzle vane to ensure high engine output, low fuel consumption and low emissions.
