Toyota Land Cruiser 78 2024– car dimensions: 5130 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 2120 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,250 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin uses durable vinyl seats and PVC flooring with manual air conditioning and electric windows. A Toyota Display Audio touchscreen system is fitted with Bluetooth, USB and Apple CarPlay plus Android Auto. Basic driver aids cover ABS, brake assist, hill-start assist and downhill assist control along with front and rear differential locks. No cruise control or reversing camera is included.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload reaches 1040 kg from the 3200 kg GVM and 2160 kg kerb weight. Dual 90-litre fuel tanks give long range for work duties. Front and rear stabilisers plus leaf-spring rear suspension with locking differentials suit heavy off-road and commercial use, and an engine oil cooler is standard.
The cabin uses vinyl seat trim and PVC flooring with manual front seat adjustment, a urethane four-spoke steering wheel, day-and-night rear-view mirror, manual air conditioner and heater, cupholders, two speakers, Bluetooth, one USB port and electric windows with one-touch for the driver. It feels basic, hard-wearing and practical with a high roof for space, focused on durability over soft luxury.
Combined fuel consumption 11.9 l/100 km
Dual fuel tanks of 90 L each
Service interval 12 months / 5 000 km
Service plan 18 services / 90 000 km standard
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km
Driver and passenger airbags plus ABS, brake assist, hill assist, downhill assist and active traction control
The 4.2-litre diesel returns a claimed combined figure of 11.9 l/100 km and draws from dual 90-litre tanks for long range between fills.
Service intervals are every 5 000 km or 12 months. A standard service plan covers 18 services up to 90 000 km. The warranty is 3 years or 100 000 km.
Standard safety kit includes dual front airbags, ABS with brake assist, hill-start assist, downhill assist control and active traction control, plus front and rear differential locks, an alarm and immobiliser. No independent crash-test rating is published for this model.
Keeping the car means sticking to the short service intervals and using the included plan for predictable costs on this hard-working wagon.
Length 5130 mm, Width 1795 mm, Height 2120 mm, Wheelbase 2980 mm (Land Cruiser 78 2024-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota SA official spec sheet, AutoTrader and car-specs.za.