New 70 Series Landcruisers

Transient
Looks like we can agree on some things eh, I had a look at the new Workmate 4 door and noticed the dash is almost the same as my old 94 Troopy but then I thought just how functional and familiar it is , ideal for mounting things, why change it when it works and as I said to someone else , it's not the interior dash and seats that gets it over a Dune, it's that beautiful piece of machinery under the stylish bonnet, C'mon LOTTO.

Doug

We traded our 05 GUIV 3ltr Patrol in on one of the 76 series wagon with all the fruit. Will be using it for towing as the old saying goes there is nothing like cubic inches. Should be here in the next two weeks.

Yep, i would love one too!! Just let us all know how that alternator likes prolonged running under water will you. Thanks

And so the new Cruiser should be up for a fair bagging particually when it comes to the internal fitout. When charging almost $60K for a tray one would think they could come up with a cabin with both features & function. It's as though the dash was an after thought with the diff locks & idle up switches tacked onto the original 1984 design. Centre console too is tacky & for many will have to be replaced to be usuable.
Over the past 23 years since this dash was designed a few modern inventions have taken place, Ipods, GPS, computer mapping, mobile phones, air bags to name a few. Even if they don't fit them it would be nice if they had some provision. Heck I'd even settle for a cup holder!
Seat quality is below par & a step back from the Base & RV 105 series that this new 76 wagon model replaces. For the wagon in particular to go backwards in space, comfort & features doesn't say much for the design.
A bit of a let down for me & no doubt part of the reason my local dealer has had a new wagon down there for 7 weeks that he can't sell.
Cheers Craig...........