What is a 78 series LandCruiser?

The 78 Series is the workhorse class of the LandCruiser family and as such comes in a fairly basic form without the adornments of the 100 Series wagons. Because of its low gearing and one tonne load capacity, it is slower and harder riding than the average four wheel drive vehicle.

What year is a 78 series LandCruiser?

Toyota Landcruiser 75 & 78 Series (1985-2002)

How much is a 78 series LandCruiser?

Our test vehicle was the LC78 Troop Carrier GXL. At $67,990 the GXL costs $3100 more than the entry level WorkMate version and for that you get front and rear diff locks, aluminium side steps, front fog lamps and a decent sprinkling of chrome, although you do miss out on the usual GXL alloy wheels.

What is the most reliable LandCruiser engine?

The most reliable Land Cruiser model is the heavy-duty 70 Series powered by the normally aspirated 1HZ diesel engine.

What year model is 79 series LandCruiser?

In 1999, Toyota introduced several updates and changed the model designations, where the long-wheelbase models became the 78 (troop carrier) and 79 (pickup). In 2007, the 76 (four-door wagon) was added, while the new dual-cab models also share the 79 model designation (essentially the same chassis).

What engine is in the 78 series?

The 4.2-litre, six-cylinder, direct-injection turbo-diesel engine has been brought over from the 100 Series LandCruiser passenger wagon range, where it was introduced this time last year.

What year is 75 series LandCruiser?

The 75 Series only ran from 1984 to 1999. The 75 Series tag was applied to all the long-wheelbase variants including the pick-up, cab-chassis and the Troop Carrier. That said, the 75 name was dropped for those vehicles in 1999 when Toyota facelifted the model.

What is a 76 series LandCruiser?

The LandCruiser 76 Series is essentially a shrunken Troop Carrier with class-leading performance and good towing ability. This shortie evolved into the four-door LandCruiser II, or ‘Prado’ as it was called in some markets, and was never officially sold here.