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Toyota‘s iconic Land Cruiser 70 Series could be bidding farewell to its long-standing powerhouse, the turbo-diesel V8 engine, after an impressive 18-year run.
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Set to cease production, this V8 engine has been a defining feature of the Land Cruiser’s robust performance and off-road prowess.
For 2024, a new era dawns as Toyota introduces a 2,8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, shared with the Hilux and Land Cruiser Prado, as the replacement. Despite being smaller in displacement, this four-cylinder marvel churns out more torque while boasting greater fuel efficiency compared to the revered 4,5-litre turbo-diesel V8.
Toyota assures enthusiasts that the Land Cruiser 70 Series remains a force to be reckoned with, yet sadly, this affirmation could very well exclude the turbo-diesel V8. According to Cars.co.za the 1VD-FTV 4,5-litre engine will bid adieu first from the 76 Series wagon in August 2024, with the single-cab and dual-cab models following suit in August 2025. As for the vintage 4,0-litre petrol V6 and 4,2-litre diesel inline-six engines in other markets, their fate remains uncertain with no discontinuation date yet.
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