Toyota Land Cruiser 79 2007– car dimensions: 5235 mm long, 1870 mm wide and 1945 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,300 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin stays basic and functional with fabric or vinyl seats for five, manual air conditioning and heater, power windows and door locks on most grades, and a urethane or leather-wood steering wheel with tilt-telescopic adjustment. Higher grades add a 6.7-inch touchscreen display audio with Bluetooth, USB, wired or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a small colour multi-info display. Driver aids include ABS, VSC, traction control, hill-start assist and downhill assist on many versions. some markets and grades add pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and lane departure alert. No parking sensors or reverse camera on the double cab pickup.
Open load deck measures roughly 1525 mm long by 1600 mm wide by 415 mm high with tie-down points and a step rear bumper on many builds. No enclosed boot volume is quoted.
Braked towing reaches 3500 kg on the 2.8 turbo-diesel and V8 models with 750 kg unbraked. petrol versions are limited to 1500 kg braked. Front and rear towing hooks are standard. Payload figures vary by market, engine and whether a tray is fitted, typically falling in the 1000-1300 kg range against GVM of 3200-3510 kg.
Heavy-duty coil front and leaf rear suspension is standard across the range, often with stabilisers. Engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler appear on higher-output diesels. The part-time 4WD with locking differentials, snorkel and underbody protection suit continuous work and rough-track use.
The cabin is a basic, upright tin box with vinyl or fabric seats that have deep cushioning. Manual air conditioning and simple controls keep things functional. Road and wind noise come through clearly. Front seats slide manually and sit high for good visibility. Rear bench seats three with decent headroom but limited shoulder space.
Fuel tank 130 L on Double Cab models
Service interval 6 months or 10,000 km in some markets. 12 months or 10,000 km in others
Warranty 3 years/100,000 km or 5 years unlimited km depending on market
Standard safety: dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, VSC, HAC, ATRC
Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision, lane departure alert, auto high beam and road sign assist on updated models
No current crash-test rating for Double Cab
Fuel options include 2.8-litre turbo diesel, 4.0-litre petrol and older 4.2-litre or 4.5-litre diesels. Tank size is 130 litres on the Double Cab. Combined consumption figures listed are 9.6–9.7 L/100 km for the 2.8 diesel and higher for petrol and older diesels.
Service intervals are short. One market lists 6 months or 10,000 km with capped-price plans covering the first five years. Another lists 12 months or 10,000 km plus an optional service plan of nine services to 90,000 km. Warranties run three years/100,000 km or five years unlimited kilometres with powertrain extensions available.
Safety kit centres on dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist and active traction control. Updated versions add Toyota Safety Sense features: pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert, automatic high beam and road-sign assist. Downhill assist appears on automatic models. No current official crash-test star rating applies to the Double Cab.
The vehicle is built for hard work and easy cleaning. Vinyl floors and seats wipe down after dusty or muddy use. Owners often add aftermarket seats or sound deadening for longer trips. Keep up with the frequent services to maintain the extended warranty options.
Length 5235 mm, Width 1870 mm, Height 1945 mm, Wheelbase 3180 mm (Land Cruiser 79 2007-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab Spec Hanger PDF, 2024 Model LC79 SC PDF and other OEM sheets, Toyota Laos and export specs.