FUEL CONSUMPTION V8 LANDCRUISER

Thankyou very much, exactly what I needed to know, I would hate to know what your Pathfinder was like!

Pathfinder great mid size vehicle to drive leaves old Prado Challanger etc for dead.....However appaling fuel economy and small petrol tank really annoy the hell out of you after a while.

Thankyou Martin, Looking for a vehicle is depressing in its self! The V8 Landcruiser, although it will do the towing and be very comfortable on our planned trip, it may just be too thirsty for the long time use. The T/D Landcruiser is just too dear - new - may have to look at one a few years old or perhaps the T/D Prado, we had a quick look on the weekend at the Prado and we liked it, Our only concern was would it tow well at the max load. Also a small problem of where to put the bike rack! - Our ccaravan has the spare on the back also!!

The reason for the V8 is as many would guess is the PRICE. Would take a fair while to use the ten grand extra Toyota charge for the TD in fuel and the extra services that need to be paid for during the warranty period. Incidently was very interested to note that in the U.K. The Landcruiser 100 series( known as Landcruiser Amazon over there and only available specced up to Saharaish standard as they call the Prado the landcrusier)Turbo Diesel is listed cheaper than V8 petrol ...whats that all about.