Hold onto your stubby holders, because the legend has returned! The 2024 LandCruiser 79 Series is here, ready to dust up the outback, bush and any track you throw its way. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a weekend warrior, this iconic ute is guaranteed to stir your inner explorer.

Here at Bronco Built, we’ve had the pleasure of producing and fitting a high-end V5 Alloy Tray setup to a brand-new 2024 LandCruiser 79 Series.

Our Recent LandCruiser 79 Series Build

Sporting a Bronco Built V5 Alloy tray, this all-new LandCruiser 79 Series has been transformed!

Here are the inclusions on this particular example:

• V5 Headboard
• V5 “Integrated” rear toolboxes
• Integrated fuel filler in headboard
• 36L water tank in headboard
• “V8 Land Cruiser” custom window mesh
• Partial rope rails
• 4mm Flat aluminium
• “355 Series” LED taillights
• Stainless steel capping on sideboards & tailgate
• One-piece flared mud guards
• Deep-sealed drawer
• Front infill side-steps
• Ladder rack
• Load spikes
• Stainless steel ladder rack capping
• Powder-coated “Matte Black”
• Toolboxes 2-pack painted “French Vanilla”

Watch the video of this awesome setup here!

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About the 2024 LandCruiser 79 Series

It’s been the topic of so much negative chatter ever since Toyota announced that it would be fitting a four-cylinder engine in its legendary LandCruiser 79 Series. But now that the covers are off and people have had a chance to drive them, that negativity is starting to wear off.

The four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission 79s do everything that the V8 models do… and they do most things better!

For those who still want a V8 engine and manual gearbox, Toyota still offers that combination across the range, but the order books for them remain closed while the company tries to fulfil a 12-month backlog of V8 79 orders.

In the meantime, Toyota will happily sell you a four-cylinder model and, reading between the lines, the days of the V8 are likely numbered.

What Powertrains are available?

The major update revolves around the introduction of the 1GD 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine throughout the model lineup. This engine, shared with the HiLux, Prado, and Fortuner, maintains its power output at 150kW and 500Nm, mirroring its performance in those vehicles. Notably, it surpasses the standard trim output of the 1VD 4.5L V8, offering more torque. Unfortunately, the LandCruiser does not receive the higher-output variant found in the Hilux GR Sport, nor the 48-volt assisted version slated for release in other models later in 2024.

The 1GD engine, widely utilised across Toyota’s lineup, has established itself as a reliable workhorse, despite past issues related to diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions, which Toyota claims to have addressed.

Toyota cites a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure of 9.6L/100km for the 1GD 70s, compared to 10.7L/100km for the 1VD engine. Real-world driving scenarios may likely yield different results from these claimed figures.

The Aisin six-speed automatic transmission complements the torquey 1GD engine, enhancing the driving experience in the LandCruiser 70 Series range. The gear shifter, now situated in a redesigned console, features a separate gate for manual gear selection, both forward and backward.

Meanwhile, the combination of the 1VD-FTE engine with the five-speed manual transmission remains unchanged. Known for its robust performance across various conditions, the V8 engine exhibits a laid-back demeanor, effortlessly tackling challenging terrains and heavy loads with its signature diesel engine rumble. Tuning options are plentiful for those seeking enhanced performance and sound.

The V8/manual setup offers a near-automatic driving experience, particularly off-road in low range, owing to the engine’s relaxed nature. However, some may find the lack of a sixth gear inconvenient for highway cruising, as it could lead to higher revs.

Currently, the I4/auto configuration operates approximately 600rpm lower than the V8/manual setup at 100km/h in top gear, resulting in a smoother and more economical highway driving experience.

Anything New?

Besides the 1GD/auto powertrain and updated technology beneath the surface, the LC70 sees minimal changes, primarily focused on its appearance.

Toyota has embraced the retro aesthetic, with the revamped front-end sporting round headlamps, now equipped with LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The bonnet is taller, featuring a revised grille and lower venting reminiscent of the earliest 70s models. Additionally, an upper vent atop the grille adds a touch reminiscent of the 40 Series LandCruiser. The taller bonnet design accommodates large vents for the V8 models’ top-mounted engine intercooler, while the I4 engine variant swaps the air-to-air intercooler for a water-to-air cooler/heater to enhance cold-start emissions performance.

Internally, a new gauge binnacle with a retro 40 Series vibe incorporates a 4.2-inch information display, including a digital speedometer. The infotainment system receives an upgrade to a 6.7-inch screen with wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, accompanied by a redesigned steering wheel featuring additional control buttons. Standard features include air conditioning, cruise control, and front and rear differential locks on GXL models (optional on lower grades).

In terms of safety, Toyota’s Safety Sense system encompasses pre-collision detection for both day and night, pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assist (brake-based only), speed-sign recognition, auto high-beam, ABS, electronic stability and traction control, and driver and front passenger airbags. However, rear seat passengers do not have airbag protection. Downhill assist control is available on auto models exclusively, while only the four-cylinder auto wagon is equipped with a reversing camera.

Despite these updates, the LandCruiser 70 Series retains its agricultural essence, with its 40-year-old architecture posing challenges for integrating the latest safety features. Notably, the discrepancy between the front and rear wheel tracks remains unchanged, with the front track 95mm wider than the rear, leading to stability concerns, particularly over soft and rutted terrain. While some LC70 owners opt for costly rear axle housing replacements to address this issue, Toyota has not pursued rectifying the wheel-track disparity, citing challenges in modifying the rear axle to match the front, especially for the 76 Wagon and 78 TroopCarrier models.

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