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in Arab Gulf market specs (what we have in Jordan)
79 series:
1FZ-FE has H150F (real heavy duty trans)
1HZ has R151F ( not so heavy duty trans)
79 series:
1FZ-FE has H150F (real heavy duty trans)
1HZ has R151F ( not so heavy duty trans)
A guy from a forum in South Africa got this information from his dealer about a month ago:
"Glen we have been given information from Toyota last week about the new Troopy. I can tell you that the technical change will start in July 2009 for cars arriving the following month.
The expected changes to the Troop Carrier Workmate Ian quoted for you are as follows:
Driver and front passenger airbag
Airbag warning lamp & driver’s seatbelt warning lamp
Protruding front bumper (to allow for airbag sensors)
200mm wide 2DIN audio unit
Bluetooth handsfree
USB & 3.5mm audio input jack
Telescopic steering column adjustment
4 spoke steering wheel (from the current 200 Series GXL)
Multi-function clock
Cup/bottle holder below dash
Meter illumination controls
New dash and combination meter design and layout
Revised interior pillar and header garnish
V8 decal replaced with chrome V8 badge
Visible exterior A pillar garnish/reinforcement"
I still like the classic dashboard better, I wouldn't trade the good old metal glove box for anything!
, but it doesn't look bad either. As for the engine, we'll have to wait and see if the 1GR can live up to the 1FZ-FE's legendary track record.
Very cool, so air bags, and an engine already spec'd for north america - hmm, rules out the diesel for now but looks good to bring in. If toyota north america figured it had the market for a cruiser they will bring them in - lets see what happens.
not trying to but in, but I have a little experience with both of these engines. I would have to say I am against any moderinization of the chassis.
The 1FZ is build like a tractor engine, where as the 1GR is defintally a car/light duty engine. I took a 1FZ apart last winter and I was absolutly blown away. I happan to work at detroit diesel and its the first engine i have seen in a car that was build like a heavy duty diesel engine.
I think the 1GR looks a little to cheapened up, designed for compactness and less weight.
From my offroading experneces with both FZJ80 and FJ cruiser I think we have a classic case of something looking better on paper than it really is. Yes the V6 has more peak H.P./torque, but you can beat the living s*** out of the 1FZ all day and not have any problems.
The oil filter is easier to get at on the 1GR.
Just my 2 cents, what do you guys think?
The 1FZ is build like a tractor engine, where as the 1GR is defintally a car/light duty engine. I took a 1FZ apart last winter and I was absolutly blown away. I happan to work at detroit diesel and its the first engine i have seen in a car that was build like a heavy duty diesel engine.
I think the 1GR looks a little to cheapened up, designed for compactness and less weight.
From my offroading experneces with both FZJ80 and FJ cruiser I think we have a classic case of something looking better on paper than it really is. Yes the V6 has more peak H.P./torque, but you can beat the living s*** out of the 1FZ all day and not have any problems.
The oil filter is easier to get at on the 1GR.
Just my 2 cents, what do you guys think?
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im not really sure if toyota will bring this truck in US!?, but from my point of view if they did, then American Trucks will be effected with that. people will buy this truck over the other larger overheating trucks
lets wait and see
Josie'sLandCruiser
Stop calling it a "FJ."
Hi All:
Keeping my fingers crossed Louis!
Although I'm not fond of the modernizing of the vehicle if that is what is neccesary to get one that is importable to the USA, well that is what is we'll have to deal with.
The 4500 V-8 DID would be a much better powerplant though!
Regards,
Alan
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Keeping my fingers crossed Louis!
Although I'm not fond of the modernizing of the vehicle if that is what is neccesary to get one that is importable to the USA, well that is what is we'll have to deal with.
The 4500 V-8 DID would be a much better powerplant though!
Regards,
Alan
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I highly doubt they would bring it in- it would never sell unless it were priced lot lower than what they normally sell for. North Americans generally like to get the biggest item bang for their buck ie. if they can pay 55k for a loaded piece of s*** ford pickup as opposed to a smaller landcruiser pickup that will require little to no work for its entire life - they will go for the bigger louder piece of s***.
If North Americans had to drive 1000kms between watering holes things would be alot different here.
If North Americans had to drive 1000kms between watering holes things would be alot different here.
Though I too doubt Toyota would bring it to Canada, I do know there is a market here for them, I know lots of people in the forest industry that hate their fullsize trucks, but unless Toyota spends a lot of money promoting these trucks here I doubt they would sell... especially with the current discounts/incentives on domestic fullsize trucks they would be a hard sell. I'd say Toyota wouldn't want 3 trucks in there lineup but just thinking now they have what 6 -7 SUV's? More including Lexus's lol. Ah well what can you do...
So they have finally put the last nail in the coffin for the 7* series reputation as a heavy duty work vehicle.
IMO they didnt really need the V8,the 1HD FTE was plenty of power for these,but it was the emissions laws that forced it in the end.
Just a note about the D4D range of diesels of which the V8 is part of.
When an injector fails they cost $700+ each and you have to go to the dealer to have it programmed.
Not going to be much help when your 500 miles east of Uluru
IMO they didnt really need the V8,the 1HD FTE was plenty of power for these,but it was the emissions laws that forced it in the end.
Just a note about the D4D range of diesels of which the V8 is part of.
When an injector fails they cost $700+ each and you have to go to the dealer to have it programmed.
Not going to be much help when your 500 miles east of Uluru
Maybe show toyota north america ih8mud
they will prob have 7x series in tommorowWill Australia get petrol 7x series again they stoped the fzj79 in the last of the roundheadlight 7x series 06
Love the plastic engine cover, such class to have, ohh and powered by a wonderful V6 (barf)
yeeeeehaaa, they're looking more and more like the scrap we make right here!!!
yeeeeehaaa, they're looking more and more like the scrap we make right here!!!
Will Australia get petrol 7x series again they stoped the fzj79 in the last of the roundheadlight 7x series 06
I doubt it unless marketing can identify a need
The old petrol engines were always more powerful than the diesels,but the new diesels give those who want power from their landcruiser more than enough with 11/100 economy.
If anything I think they need a cheaper diesel option for farmers and tradies around 3,5 -4.0 litre. You dont need 200hp for checking the fences and wind mills
But I guess you could just buy a Hilux for that
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Keep that peice of s*** away
Keep that peice of **** away 
Yep looks like $h!t and its petrol.
They should keep the classic cruiser interior too.
Ya, keep these pieces of s*** outta here, gas or diesel, bring back the FJ40 bone crusher!
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I really doubt that they will sell the 70 series in the US, do you honestly think that people over there will pay the 35-40k that a 79 or 76 would probably cost? I'm pretty sure most prefer their big, comfortable F-150s and Silverados, a 79 is a truck that will last you a lifetime if you maintain it properly, but most americans are used to buying new vehicles every 3 to 5 years, so I doubt they'd be willing to pay extra for the fact that a 79 will probably never leave you stranded; and I have even more doubts for them being willing to deal with the 70 series rugged ride and lack of creature comforts, even with the new dash, any 70 series is a tractor with A/C as far as comfort goes if you compare it to any american pick-up or SUV.
PD: I love my tractor
PD: I love my tractor
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There is no way that the 70 series cruiser is ever going to make an appearance in the US. Period--regardless of the engine they have inside of it. There is no product support for it--either service wise or part wise.
crushers
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BLOODY ugly dash, once again toyota drops the ball...
