New Toyota

Apprantly running the same gear as V6 prado, look good but, I reckon they will sell and probably more so if diesel but they seriously need to put a bigger tank in for the V6 petrol and even a disel if we get one, think I read 75L, I may be wrong on that but if so 75L wont go far especially if in the outback and petrol..............

Still remeber that video clip you did of your old mate, still brings a tear to the eye when I picture it, one lucky mans best friend that was for sure.........Cant believe its been over a year already...........

would you really take that "outback" ..... it will cruise around the citys for about 5 years before anyone is game enough to go to far in it .....

Joe n Mel n kids
YES, I would and why not, as been stated it's on a Prado base , people take Prado's Outback, My only gripe would be the fact that it has no diesel option at this time, but if that situation changes I feel this 4x4 will be a winner.

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Its a strange mix ??? No diesel, no longe range tank, part-time 4WD with rear diff lock AND traction control as standard, go figure. I reckon Toyota must have borrowed a bingo machine to get that list of options out, just cannot see the logic.

Cheers

Captain

I guess if a diesel was released they should call it a "BJ Cruiser" :)

I have been for a ride in one and they are very nice to ride in. The friend who has one is averaging around 12l/100 K in it which is good for a petrol. He said it also has suprisingly good engine breaking for a petrol auto as well.

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For the target market they are set up pretty well. Most wont venture too far from home but for those that do there is a huge space under the rear for a long range tank up to 140 litres so plenty of range for outback trips. The petrol engine uses only 2L per 100 more than equivelant diesels & with 200KW available will be pretty impressive in the sand.
Will be checking out my mates FJ this Easter which already has 35" tyres squeezed under the guards. I think you will be surprised how many will be fitting them out for serious offroad & desert touring particually seeing they have been available in the US for five years with plenty of assesories available (Good exchange rate too).
While the FJ is certainly not set up for Oz use straight off the showroom floor, it has the ability to be customised into a serious performer (despite it's looks).
Cheers Craig................

Hi Crackles,
I think we are talking about the same FJ. It is very impressive to ride in and looks great !

Looks don't get you over the bog or sand dune, it's grunt and driver experience, the ugliest woman or man might just be the most faithful partner.

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And don't Landy drivers know that, the bog or sand bit that is...

Cheers, The Landy

OzTroopy - you're right on the ball


cheers - bb

Yes, I Agree
It really is b....y ugly, even uglier than the Landrover Defender............and that's saying something!

Mind you "Ugly" does not make it any more capable than a Defender or even a Series Landrover.

It looks like it was built by a couple of hyped up students who ran totally out of ideas about when they reached the windscreen, the RSend is repulsive.

Can't see me ever considering one.

Disco
aka Tony

Andrew L

I think he was referring to the 76 series. Very similar to a "4 door troopy" if you squint your eyes. Inside very basic and 'troopy' like.

By all accounts a very competent 4wd - factory lockers, long range tanks etc. A lift and maybe improved underbopdy protection and what a vehicle. Also blessed by the ugly stick unfortunately or they may be more popular.

cheers

Yes that's the one. Great excitement here at the time but have you seen one lately?

The ARB one which has been round for a while has a bull bar on it and ARB are offering them on their web site and also state that it will take a 9000lb warne winch etc.

ARB Bull Bar for FJ Toyota

Hi Bruce P2,
I know ARB and the units sold overseas have bars for them. I'm just stating what Toyota's official take is. It would be interesting to know why.

They only have a 510kg carrying capacity (GVM less Kerb) so that does not allow a lot of weight overall as most now come in at 600kg.

Cheers
PeteS