New Landcruiser 70 Series

G'day Mr Crow
Have you seen the new 70 ?. Is it true that it only comes with a 90ltr tank and that the alternator is located down low?
Did you go the TD? As a Troopy addict i would love to hear your feed back once it arrives.
Ps. Really cheeky, what did it cost?
Cheers Lyndon

good on you mate, go the cruiser, i think you will be one of the first of thousands to make the change to the new 70 series, especially since nissan no longer offer the 4.2 turbo anymore, should be inteesting to see hwat arb will offer for this truck. all the best

turbo

Nice work mate. Keep us all posted on the progress with plenty of pics please. (I'll keep a bib handy so I don't drool over the computer when I see 'em too;-))

what sort of trade did they give you on the gu what condition was the gu in .

dave T

I'm sure you won't be the last to offload the Nissan on the 70 series. The factory lockers are a cheap option that many will take on this new 70 series aren't they?

Good luck with it all. I am envious.
Trevor.

I still think a 7 seat option wouldve been a good option.

Dave T

Took a test drive in the cruiser twice before we made up our minds. Went down the Toowoomba range and back up it pulled like a steam train withthat low torque curve. That made up our minds for us since we are going to use it for towing, time will only tell. Have been on to ARB about long range tank and roof console may be lucky enough that they will be ready when it is delivered.

Well done mine is on order to, fitted also with diff locks. Yes it only comes with a 90ltr tank ( can mod later or in the interim just carry extra fuel containers) and the interior is basic but is the way like it, rear leafs well at least it's solidly built and still drives comfortably and great for carrying loads. For me it was a very hard decision and it took a long time to decide which 4b i was going to buy and the options out there are getting harder and harder as each vehicle manufacture comes out with a new model they are becoming softer and softer. i did like the idea of minimal electrics as cars these days are full of it (less things to go wrong). The engine you could say is a little under powered for a V8 compared to other high tech engines but you got to remember is the peak torque comes in at 1200rpm and it wont stress it self when you load the engine right up.

anyway I'm happy and i can't wait till mine also arrives. has anyone by any chance have one on the road yet? if so could you advise on the actual fuel consumption please?

all the best,
stamps

Well it sound fantastic, sort of, why would they mount the alternator at the bottom?. This seems a real issue to me, 90ltr tank, no big deal ARB will have a replacement in no time, BUT TRY AND MOVE THE ALTERNATOR?. I DON'T THINK SO!! GRRR MR TOYOTA!!

Our new Ute is off the boat and somewhere in Dalby - hopefully having the tray customised. We've got diff lockers as well. Saw a new Ute on Tuesday in Beaudesert driving past with motorbike on the back. Looked o.k. Ian looked a new Ute in dealership last week and sticker on window said fuel consumption was 11.5!!!