2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Wagon South African Version
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Wagon South African Version
By Team Dailyrevs February 16, 2024
The next chapter in the story of the revered Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is set to begin with the arrival of a new powertrain option to the 4x4 icon, sporting new styling, upgraded technology and enhanced specification.
According to Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Marketing at Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) the upgraded Land Cruiser 70 Series would benefit a wide range of customers looking for a tough and capable 4x4.
UNDER THE METAL
Prior to this point, the current-generation 70 Series range has been available with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol inline-6 (single and double cab pick-ups), a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated diesel and a 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8. All these powertrains being mated to a manual transmission.
However, the upgraded Land Cruiser introduces the 1GD 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, for the first time in the 70 Series. All bodyshapesare available with the 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine. The new 2.8-litre four-cylinder powertrain has been proven over the years in a range of Toyota 4x4 models (Hilux, Fortuner and Prado among others) and produces a stout 150kW at 3400rpm and 500Nm from 1600-2800rpm.
Multiple mechanical changes have been made to the engine specifically for the 70 Series to ensure optimal cooling and performance in tough conditions and under heavy towing loads, with all models of the 70 Series’ maintaining a strong 3500kg braked towing capacity.
As before, the Land Cruiser 70 Series range is equipped with a part-time 4x4 system with low-range gearing, durable live axles and front coil suspension. The four-cylinder models add front and rear locking differentials for ultimate off-road traction.