The good news is there are sufficient numbers around to allow careful choice. The landcruiser has a long and proud history in this country. With its mechanical fuel pump and minimal electrical wiring, the 1hdft was considered to be the ultimate conversion platform for the 80 series. The problem with the 1hdft engines is that they were only in. Late last year, the landcruiser 200 was once again updated, this time just the gxl and vx trim levels with extra equipment added, and some price rises to go with it. The post2000s saw toyota adopt the strategy of releasing land cruisers in the us under its lexus nameplate. The 80 series have a much smoother and modern overall. The mpg rate is going to be increased and the fuel economy could be the major downside of the premium suv. Co2 carbon dioxide, mileage, fuel economy and other emissions data for toyota landcruiser cars. It often indicates 1 2l100ks more than it actually uses. Can anyone tell me what the expected fuel economy figures are for an 1996 80 series 1fzfe 4. This series of articles offers buying tips and advice on some of our alltime favourite used four wheel drives. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for land cruiser 80 series for sale south africa. Toyota land cruiser technical specs, fuel consumption.
The product of over 60 years of global adventures, its a sophisticated blend of offroad prowess, onroad comfort and unparalleled refinement. You wouldnt be hard pressed to guess that we started to think a little more about consumption than carrying capacity during the 100 series era. F or years, landcruiser fans have soughtafter the toyota 1hdft engines for use as a conversion candidate for their 80 series landcruiser. Toyota land cruiser mpg actual mpg from 1,036 toyota land. The landcruiser 80 series was released in 1990, to claims that it would be the benchmark 4wd of the 1990s. Second was a run up north, mostly motorway which returned 28. Toyota landcruiser hdj80r cars for sale in australia.
Improve landcruiser fuel economy 1hz, 80, 100, 200 series. Market pressure has eventually won through with the eventual release of a further improved version of. Toyota land cruiser mpg 1,036 toyota land cruisers have provided 14. Toyota landcruiser mpg fuel consumption car emissions. Toyota landcruiser 80 1989 1997 large 7 seater suv. The landcruisers fuel economy reading seems to be quite pessimistic. Toyota land cruiser 79 hzj79 2004 2012 offroad vehicle power. Toyota land cruiser 76 hzj76 2002 2007 offroad vehicle. Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of all different backgrounds.
Land cruiser 80 series for sale south africa may 2020. These vehicles, if serviced and looked after properly, can represent good value for anyone searching for a used 4x4. So a month into owning my newly converted 1hz 80 series with rebuilt a442 hydro with extreme vb weve decided to go on a long trip. Thirsty toyota landcruiser 100 series v8,fuel consumption around town is 24. Dragging a backpackers hilux surf that had a blown diff up the big hill at yeagarup you know the one, overtaking 3 cars on the way up and being the only person in the last 15 minutes to make it first go. The 200 series land cruiser was globally introduced in 2007. Toyota landcruiser 200 update fuel economy rveethereyet. Even my 100 series v8 petrol took about 0km to loosen up. When im towing total weight about 65007000kg landcruiser 4. The toyota land cruiser 80 series is best described as advanced, top quality, tough and excellent offroad. The differences, advantages and disadvantages giving you a frame work as to how to think about which. Toyota land cruiser mpg actual mpg from 1,036 toyota. The landcruiser isnt as roomy as its exterior dimensions suggest it should be. Weve made it as far as kamloops and have unfortunately had to stop to check things out with the car.
An allnew 60 series model appeared in 1980, with distinctive features such as a new dashboard and headlights. Well the reality is the landcruiser 200 diesel is an extremely fuel efficient vehicle and it has surpassed all my expectations. Family driven 1997 toyota landcruiser 80series car is in pretty good condition for its age. Jun 22, 2019 late last year, the landcruiser 200 was once again updated, this time just the gxl and vx trim levels with extra equipment added, and some price rises to go with it. In some parts of the country there is simply no other vehicle that can compete with it. Apr 14, 2011 fuel economy is consistently around 16l100 whether its stop start traffic, towing trailer, off road etc it doesnt seem to change much. This was the last model before the 100 series i think, i know many people that updated then, realised the 80 series was much better. Ive spent thousands 4k on doing up the head to be run on gas only for it to shit itself after 4 years. For those of us that have been around since the 80 series, its easy to forget that the biggest toyota 4wd wagon is now very much a luxury vehicle. The 2019 land cruiser diesel is the even better solution for offroad adventures. The 75 series was introduced in january 1985, replacing the ubiquitous 45 series. The 80 series is the evolution of than 60 series and they will not be mistaken for one or the other. Toyota landcruiser 80 series 1990 1997 outback crossing. Landcruiser 80100 diesel diesel toys toyota diesel.
The existing petrol and diesel engines carried over into the new models. Technology has certainly come a long way and it is possible to have a v8 engine that manages to make you smile at the bowser. Sep 02, 2018 the 2019 land cruiser diesel is the even better solution for offroad adventures. The 80 series land cruiser came out in 1991 and was replaced in 1998 by the 100 series land cruiser. Sep 26, 2018 we discuss the different types of toyota landcruiser motors that came in the 80 series 4x4. I can remember, with the 100 series v8 petrol that my first tank main and sub only got me about 600km out of about 140 litres before both fuel lights came on. V8 conversion service toyota landcruiser fj40,45,55,60,62. A well cared for 100 series can make a great used 4wd purchase. The big toyota arrived here in the 1950s when it was put to good use on the snowy mountains hydroelectric project. V8 conversion service toyota landcruiser fj40,45,55,60,62,70, 80 series from red line landcruisers. We discuss the different types of toyota landcruiser motors that came in the 80 series 4x4. Most scary situation in the toyota landcruiser 80 series. Fuel became more expensive, and more fuel stations were popping up.
Mar 04, 2011 can anyone tell me what the expected fuel economy figures are for an 1996 80 series 1fzfe 4. Unstoppable moment in the toyota landcruiser 80 series. Whether its a tbi small block or a newer generation 3 vortecls series power train. There were three turbodiesel models in the revamped ten model 80 series range. Toyota land cruiser average fuel consumption is 29. Safari snorkel toyota 80 series landcruiser snorkels for. My red 80 1hdt 365000km standard engine on 28575r16 bf goodrich mud uses aproximately 12l100km. The conversion was done very well, but the engine is still a. First one was just pottering around town with faulty viscous coupling but got 24mpg. The landcruisers 100 series is larger overall than earlier models. Wanting more power and fuel economy for your land cruiser by far the most common engine swap for your land cruiser is a gm small block. Diesel fuel here costs about 1012% more than petrol, but i get 30% better fuel economy townoffroad driving. V8 conversion service toyota landcruiser fj40,45,55,60,62,70. Co2 carbon dioxide, mileage, fuel economy and other emissions data for toyota land cruiser cars.
We didnt hang on to the 2017 toyota landcruiser 70 series ute as long as we would have liked. Turbocharging addressed the diesels lack of oomph in 1986 but it was with the new, much refined 80 series of 1990 that the landcruiser station wagon really came of age. The toyota landcruiser has been the australian bushs favourite workhorse since leslie thiess later sir leslie introduced the first landcruisers to australia in the 1970s. I have an 80 series landcruiser and on the dash the fuel. Improve landcruiser fuel economy 1hz, 60, 70, 80, 100, 200 series, petrol, diesel, tdi. V8 conversion service toyota landcruiser fj40,45,55,60,62,70,80 series from red line landcruisers. Diesels usually costsell for more than a petrol landcruiser here. It does take a diesel engine about 5000km to 0km to loosen up. After fitting hiclone to my hzj 75 my fuel economy went from 550per tank to 720 avg km. Apr 27, 2011 the toyota landcruiser has been the australian bushs favourite workhorse since leslie thiess later sir leslie introduced the first landcruisers to australia in the 1970s. It just really grew on us over our short 10week stint.
If your comparing with other vehicles, have a look on the various owners forums for accurate figures. Landcruiser 80 series fuel consumption hi all, just bought a 80 series 1994 cruiser, 4. But, this kinds of engines are consuming less fuel. The 80 series have a much smoother and modern overall design. Vehicles that have proven themselves and stood the test of time.
The 200 series is loaded with refined creature comforts, like heated and ventilated front seats, leatherwrapped surfaces and fourzone automatic climate control. Improve fuel economy, toyota landcruiser, 1hz, 79, 80, 100. I am currently getting approx 27l 100km which seems a bit heavy. Model watchthe landcruiser s 100 series is larger overall than earlier models. Toyota land cruiser 76 hzj76 2002 2007 offroad vehicle power.
See more ideas about land cruiser 80, land cruiser and toyota land cruiser. We recommend it will more often be around the 12 14l100km range. Jan, 2011 a well cared for 100 series can make a great used 4wd purchase. Get an accurate view of your vehicles fuel economy. Only had mine for the past month and put 2 tanks of fuel through it. Dec, 2017 80 series landcruiser turbo diesel, modified episode 42. Lc200 economy landcruiser toyota owners club australia. Fuel economy is consistently around 16l100 whether its stop start traffic, towing trailer, off road etc it doesnt seem to change much. March 1995 and toyota launched its new fourvalve landcruiser 80 series turbodiesel. The twin screw supercharger system has been developed with reliability being the. Apr 16, 2011 my red 80 1hdt 365000km standard engine on 28575r16 bf goodrich mud uses aproximately 12l100km. I dont think that i would have paid much less for a petrol version of my 80 series same condition.
Toyota landcruiser 80 series parts for sale land cruiser. Toyota landcruiser 200 series the turbodiesel toyota 200 series landcruiser is a good example of a vehicle that could cost you more to own over a threeyear period than a petrol landcruiser. Click here to view all the toyota land cruisers currently participating in our fuel tracking program. Turbocharging addressed the diesels lack of oomph in 1986 but it was with the new, much refined 80series of 1990 that the landcruiser station wagon really came of age. Certainly, fit and finish was superb and the coilsprung, fulltime4wd 80 series at last caught up with rover and overtook nissans coilsprung patrol, but the first 80 series was a richard iii. If i can give one piece of advise do not run them on gas.
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