#landcruiser70 #troopy #landcruiser
Owning the new Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 Auto 70-series for just a few weeks has revealed a car that is different in ways I could not have imagined.
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The 1HZ is to me the most amazingly satisfying engine that connects me to the original FJ45 I learnt to drive on and love as a boy in Zululand. Tough as nails, smooth and utterly dependable. It reminds me of the Geländewagen 5 cylinder 300 diesel engine and the Range Rover v8 3.5l engines. Rumbly, strong, dependabe and highy satisfying to drive. My dad aso used a Chevrolet C10 4.1 straight six 2wd pckup which was alo very satisfying to drive because of that sily smoot torquey engine and superb comfort. The 4 cylinder seems rough and weeny in my humbe opinion. Sti a great vehice though, well done.
So much of what you say, we all knew even though we have not even seen the new 4cyl. My Prado is practical and does the job, but just driving the V8 to the supermarket is a glorious adventure .
You don't need a canbus interface for driving lights. You can take the wire for a relay off the high beam still.
2024 version lights look so dumb and funny, previous versions looked perfect 😢
Your Wife is gifted with excellent sensibilities. Calling out the trucks features resembling the cars movie "Mater" was hilarious. 😅😅😅😅😅
You need to use your "engineers" accent more often. It's definitely more relateable to driving a well built 4wd off road than your birth English accent that's better suited to politely eating cucumber sandwiches and strawberries and cream at the Wimbledon tennis.
What's happening with diesel 4WD's from 2025 onwards?
There is talk that our controlling, nanny government wants to phase out Diesels.
Is the WEF dictating the elimination of diesel 4WD's to combat "çlimate change"?
Apparently that fact that people like Klaus Schwab are flying around in private jets has nothing to do with this issue… we're told it's for the common good!
Not OK for you, but ok for us! 😆😂🤣
Why have these vehicles still got pre-historic leaf spring suspension on the rear?
The G-Wagons have coils and the extremely heavy duty Unimog's have coils!
Why has Toyota not fixed the two different width wheel track issues… the front wheels are much wider than the rear?
How did this mess pass Australian auto safety standards ?????
Toyota can do much better !!!!!
Just a thought on Automatics. They’re self learning and get better with driving and it’s better to DRIVE them. Don’t be too gentle, don’t be too hard on it’s they’ll generate a good tune.
Sounds like some buyer's remorse
Dash Matt goals
What is the troop carrier for?
Carrying troops?
BYD…😂😂😂
I agree the factory bullbar is hideous and doesn't seem to offer much protection
If you want to hear special noises pop your window down during acceleration
Just a question Andrew, what do you mean by the "black hole of Kolkata"?
This is like Grandpa Simpson doing a review of a car.
Cut a hole in the dash cover. Looks like the 2.8 is the death of the v8 sadly. I guess the only problem is all the added tech and it will be interesting to see the longevity of the 2.8. Yes i know its in the hilux but in this platform with weight and gearing
Awesome video mate. Come and see us at Airborne suspension and mechanical in Wangara for your suspension upgrades, tuning and more. We would love to meet you 😊
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FYI
I sound proofed my 1998 Jimny using asphalt/bitumen sound proofing. Small asphalt mats on the inside of any vibrating metal surface stopped the vibration and made the car close to as silent a Rolls Royce.
Turbo lag … Spin the turbo before you need the acceleration. I.e., learn to drive it, mate. 😁
4 cyl, straight 6, V8 – in a video please tell us their differences.
Bullbar engineers – 😂❤️
Regarding the Spotlights …
To my understanding I have the same issue in my 2022 Jimny, i.e., a CANBUS system.
Thanks to knowledgeable people I have more than 10 spotties connected to the original high beams.
– Let me know if you are interested in my solution (no warranty issues).
Not knowing the auto I agree that the auto is easier/better at most off-road situations.
– That’s why I got a manual, as it will demand way more of me as a driver, which I prefer.
Check out old mate at Team Bullet Offroad he puts the the 2.8 through it's paces. He did a great job and knows his stuff.
CanM8 for trigger signals. Hooks into CANbus wire pair and picks up signals for all kinds of things you want to trigger
Have they improved the brakes over V8 model because they are terrible when towing.
I think you read the scales wrong at toms … the left readout is the rear and the right readout is the front .. btw that's how it was when I worked there.. that's why the R and F on the back wall .. fyi… daz at OL ..
amzing HD content watching from kenya….
(any job opportunities?)
The v8 goes worse than a 4 cyl hilux
Ronny Dahl should come on with his V8 Troopy and do a side by side comparison once Andrew's finished fitting out his Troopy!
Was Hoping you would go the Ineos route.
What about a review of new G Wagon, mil specs, W464, new model since 2022? I know you like G wagons and I want to hear your opinion.
Isn’t that vibration noise from poorly welded/glued support underneath the bonnet? In many videos it was mentioned as it is not holding properly and i think it might vibrate at certain revs…
Modify the dash over see it it works
I dropped my hilux because gear box hunted from 6th to 5th even on flat with no load. Going over speed humps it used to go into 1st and jerk me abit
The engineers did a terrible job on the Bullbar design🤢🤮
So judging by Gwyns first impression I think the wrap should definitely have a rusty patina look!
I’m surprised you’re willing to subject yourself to the new Troopy. I predict you’ll be consistently annoyed. 😂
I know exactly what you going to say, same old boring predictable with toyotas.