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Toyota LandCruiser Used Car Review

When 13 Toyota LandCruisers were imported to Australia in 1958 to serve as workhorses on the Snowy Hydro Scheme and various mining and construction projects, the off-roader's reputation for robustness and ruggedness was born. Today, it's still considered by many to be the 4WD benchmark, despite the latest-generation LandCruiser - the 200 series - having been on sale since 2007. Its mighty size allows it to carry vast amounts of cargo or up to eight people in GXL, VX or flagship Sahara form. Performance comes from a choice of V8s - the more powerful 4.6-litre petrol or more fuel efficient and torquier 4.5-litre turbo diesel.

Pros

Cons

  • Supreme off-road ability; comfortable on the road
  • Vast dealer network great for spares throughout Australia
  • Effortless, refined V8 turbo diesel
  • Cavernous cabin; most versions seat up to eight people
  • Huge size can make it feel cumbersome in cities/towns
  • Expensive pricing, with top-spec Sahara above $100K
  • Thirsty petrol V8
  • 200-series getting old, having launched in 2007
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2011 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER WORKMATE (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$35,000
Hagley, TAS

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Top2018 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO GXL (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$46,400
Birkdale, QLD

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Top2015 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER SAHARA (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$80,000
Roma, QLD

30/04/2024

Top2012 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER WORKMATE (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$25,500Negotiable
Picton, WA

26/04/2024

Top2016 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GX (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$75,000Negotiable
Alexandra Hills, QLD

19 hours ago

Top2017 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL (4x4) 5 SP MANUAL C/CHAS

$98,990Negotiable
Valentine, NSW

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$25,000Negotiable
Armadale, WA

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2012 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO GXL (4x4) 5 SP SEQUENTIAL AUTO 4D WAGON

$29,900Negotiable
Narangba, QLD

2 hours ago

2004 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL (4x4) 5 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$34,000
East Toowoomba, QLD

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$13,500
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$62,500
Tamaree, QLD

14 hours ago

2008 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL (4x4) DIESEL 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$35,000
Byron Bay, NSW

14 hours ago

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$31,000Negotiable
Morawa, WA

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$21,000Negotiable
Hazelbrook, NSW

17 hours ago

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Seabird, WA

18 hours ago

2016 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GX (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

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Alexandra Hills, QLD

19 hours ago

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$36,500Negotiable
Everton Park, QLD

20 hours ago

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$31,500
Miranda, NSW

20 hours ago

2017 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER VX (4x4) 6 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

$61,000
Toowoomba, QLD

21 hours ago

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$31,500Negotiable
Whitebridge, NSW

21 hours ago

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$46,000
Upper Coomera, QLD

22 hours ago

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$49,500
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23 hours ago

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$29,000Negotiable
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Overview of the Toyota Landcruiser

Overview of the Toyota Landcruiser

When 13 Toyota LandCruisers were imported to Australia in 1958 to serve as workhorses on the Snowy Hydro Scheme and various mining and construction projects, the off-roader's reputation for robustness and ruggedness was born.

Today, it's still considered by many to be the 4WD benchmark, despite the latest-generation LandCruiser - the 200 series - having been on sale since 2007.

Its mighty size allows it to carry vast amounts of cargo or up to eight people in GXL, VX or flagship Sahara form. Performance comes from a choice of V8s - the more powerful 4.6-litre petrol or more fuel efficient and torquier 4.5-litre turbo diesel.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GENERATIONS (SINCE 1998)

1998-2007

2007-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

4.6L V8 petrol: 13.4 litres per 100km

4.5L V8 turbo diesel: 9.5 litres per 100k

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

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WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

V8 diesel defines the latter-day Toyota LandCruiser, but early examples did give owners a few headaches. The biggest problem reported was that the engine had an appetite for oil between oil changes. Running changes were made by Toyota, so the later the build date, the better.

Electronics were also mounted relatively low in the engine bay, so deep water crossings could prove costly. Find out how the car has been used.

Speaking of which, the automatic transmission in the 200 Series meant the big Toyota was a good tow-car, though try to gauge how much load-hauling it has done. Is the tow-bar fitted, for instance, rated for huge loads?

The fact that the Toyota LandCruiser was so good off-road also means that many have led hard lives.

Be wary of examples with winches, mud tyres and panel damage. The flip-side is that many have never been off-road at all. They're the ones to buy second-hand.