200 series land Cruiser diesel, economy

We bought our LC200 V8 turbo diesel in April 2008 and have a kedron ATV van, fully loaded around 3 1/2 ton. We did nearly 20,000 kms in QLD in five months last year and have been really pleased with the economy. On the highway with no van we get around 11 lt/100km, towing varied between 18 and 22lt/100km with the 22 being into a very strong head wind in north QLD in September. Around town economy is about 14-15.
We love the cruiser and found that with the van on, it hardly seems to notice the extra weight-cruises up hills with ease and overtaking isn't a trouble either.
Hope this is some help.

Hey pling,

Understand where you are coming from. Had a 100 Series petrol Cruiser and it was never better than 20l/100k and 28l/100k towing my Phoenix van.

Spent last 4 year with a 4l Prado and that was good without towing but shot up to the Cruiser's range towing.

Got a 200 TD last August and couldn't be happier. He's the run down I'm getting. Bear in mind your actual results will vary depending on driving style and it is tempting to use the power. But driven sensibly:

Round town: 12.5-13.5l/100k is pretty average per tank.
Now that doesn't include much stop start, okay?

Highway: 9l/100k driven light, 10l/100k at 110 cruise varying terrain.

Towing 2.5t van: 19l/100k. That's driving at 100k highway and at 80k on the twisty bits.

Sand: 20l/100k and up if very loose. Might have to go lower than 18psi I think. This is my only disappointment really.

I've only got 8000k on the clock and not done enough towing to be certain that is going to be sustainable on longer trips, but I do expect it to get better as it loosens up. I must say that as a vehicle it is pleasant and comfortable to drive, bloddy capable with what I've done so far, and only thing I would like improved is take off throttle response. I feel it's been tuned to take off a little sluggishly or you would soon enjoy the power too much and kill its economy. Driven hard and fast, these numbers will raise pretty quickly.

Clearly I'm a Toyota man but have experience in many 4x4's and this is without a doubt the best 4x4 I've driven and that includes the boss's supercharged RR Sport, but don't tell him! The RR's quick of course, but I know what car I would rather spend a vacation in...

Hope this helps you.

Cheers

Great vehicle I get 11.3 around town and 18 to 19 towing a 22ft Southern Cross van close to 3 ton (not the stolen one).

around town i get 15-16lt, highway driving @ 110km 13lt and towing average 22lt. i must ad that changing tyres,adding roof racks ,bull bars,rasied suspension etc etc increases economy by approx 2-3lt .other wise great 4wd,i am very happy with it. lee

Hullo Pling,

You'll get great mountains of info about the LC200 from here:

http://www.lcool.org/forum/

cheers

Guys, with that double overdrive arrangement in the auto 200, what gear do you tow your vans in??

I wonder how many more 200 series Toyota would sell if they offered a manual like most other manufacturers?? Michael