The 79 Series is the truck the mining sector, the cattle stations, and the Aussie bush travellers all keep buying. Toyota has updated it for 2024 with the addition of a four-cylinder diesel option, but the soul of the car is still the same: a body-on-frame workhorse with a 4.5 L V8 turbo diesel and a manual gearbox.
What you are buying
The GXL is the mid-spec, and the V8 is still the engine that the loyal buyer base wants. 151 kW and 430 Nm of low-end torque, a five-speed manual, and a part-time 4WD system with the kind of axles and diffs that go fifteen years between major services. Inside is properly basic but everything works and everything is fixable in the bush.
Cartell Assessment
This is not a car for everyone. The 79 Series is for the buyer whose primary qualifier is "I need to get this fixed in a town with one mechanic." It is one of very few new cars on sale anywhere in Australia that meets that brief.
AU Outlook
Landcruiser 79 GXL pricing in Australia sits in the high-$80k drive-away range. Cross-shop is honestly the used market. Verify exact pricing and availability with the Toyota dealer build and price tool.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 151 kW (V8 diesel)
- Torque
- 430 Nm
- Drive
- Part-time 4WD, 5-speed manual
- Seats
- 3
- Towing capacity
- 3500 kg braked
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP unrated
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Landcruiser 79 Workmate | from $79,990 drive-away (verify) | Steel wheels, vinyl floor, work-spec entry |
| Landcruiser 79 GXL | from $89,990 drive-away (verify) | Adds chrome bumper, alloy wheels, upgraded seats |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
