Review Toyota Land Cruiser 80

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 is the same symbol of the nineties as the second generation Mitsubishi Pajero or the first generation Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Land Cruiser 80 was introduced back in 1988, and the SUV lasted ten years on the assembly line, which in itself speaks of the success and demand for the model. At the time of its release, it was the largest all-wheel drive Toyota in the range of the Japanese manufacturer. Today, the Toyota SUV is an alternative to the domestic SUV. In this review, we will consider technical specifications, photos, reviews, as well as prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser 80.

Appearance:

Unlike some of its competitors, the Land Cruiser 80 was produced exclusively in a five-door body, there were no three-doors. Pay attention to the rear doors. In the first case, the swing doors open to the right - to the left, and in the second, up and down. In the case of cars destined for Europe, doors opening to the right - to the left were installed on cars of the minimum and medium configuration, and doors swinging up and down were installed on cars in the top configuration - VX. The least expensive equipment "STD" is distinguished by the absence of moldings on the sidewalls. In 1994, a restyling was carried out, the updated Cruiser 80 can be recognized by the brand emblem on the radiator grille, earlier there was an inscription on the grille. Depending on the equipment, the Land Cruiser 80 is shod
in tires with a dimension of 265/70 R16, or 275/70 R16. Arab modifications can be recognized by the drawings on the body, as well as chrome mirrors. Machines intended for the Middle East were designated as GX-R and VX-R. Often they have a Toyota badge on their hood, which resembles a Mercedes star.

Salon and equipment:

Three configurations were offered for the Japanese SUV. The basic STD does not even have power accessories, the average GX is equipped with air conditioning, rag-trimmed seats and carpet on the floor.
The most packaged is the VX modification. The Land Cruiser VX is equipped with at least one airbag, and since 1994 the VX has had at least two. Also, the VX interior is distinguished by velor or leather trim. After restyling in 1994, the car received a new dashboard. The trunk volume of the Land Cruiser 80 holds 832 liters, and if desired, the trunk can be increased to 1320 liters.

Technical part and characteristics:

The Land Cruiser 80 is a real SUV with a powerful frame, not only independent rear but also front suspension, differential locks and a low range of gears. Let's start with engines.

For the Land Cruiser 80, a 1FZ-FE six-cylinder petrol unit was offered. The fuel supply system of the 1FZ-FE engine can be either carburetor or injection. If a carburetor is installed under the hood, the power of the six-cylinder 24v is 197 horsepower, the injection unit develops a power of 205 hp. A carbureted machine can easily digest 920 gasoline, but the carburetor itself is quite complex and due to the wear and tear of some of its parts, it is not easy to adjust it. A new carburetor is not that expensive, around $400. The injection system is considered to be very reliable and as a rule it does not give surprises at a mileage of less than 200,000 km. It is worth noting that the Land Cruiser 80 repair should be carried out using original spare parts, the use of non-original should be reduced to a minimum. If a chain is used in the timing mechanism in gasoline power units, then the timing of diesel engines is driven by a belt - this is one of the examples of spare parts that cannot be saved on any account. The base six-cylinder diesel 1HZ with a volume of 4.2 liters with a twelve-valve cylinder head produces 120hp, its modification with a cylinder head with twenty-four valves produces 136hp. According to experts, atmospheric diesel engines of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 are very reliable and they are able to go a million kilometers before a major overhaul. A turbocharged diesel engine with the same volume and a 24v cylinder head produces 167 horsepower. Turbodiesel provides acceleration not bad for such a massive car, up to one hundred kilometers per hour, an all-terrain vehicle with a manual gearbox accelerates in 15 seconds. A gasoline engine is designed for 11 liters of oil, and 8 liters should be poured into a diesel engine, three liters less. Injection cars are much more economical, if a six-cylinder gasoline 4.5 with an injector is installed under the hood and the units are fixed, fuel consumption in the city will not exceed 25 liters, and with a carburetor, gasoline consumption can exceed 30 liters.

Since 1994, ABS has been standardly installed on VX equipment. The VX package can only be with a gasoline or turbodiesel engine. Buying an Arab modification is undesirable because the Arab starter has a power of 1.4kW, and the European starter has 2.0kW. As a result, in our conditions, the starter of an Arab all-terrain vehicle does not often live more than two years.

Gearboxes for the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 include a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. Toyota automatic transmission has a manual and winter mode. As a rule, an automatic machine is found in tandem with a gasoline engine, but to see a diesel engine with a machine gun is a very rare sight.

For Toyota Land Cruiser 80, three types of transmission are offered. Part Time 4WD - transmission allows you to connect front-wheel drive on difficult off-road conditions. Constant 4WD driving will put a Part Time 4WD out of action within two years, and possibly sooner. Permanent four-wheel drive Full Time 4WD involves driving on a permanent all-wheel drive without harm to the car. The third type of transmission is also called Full Time 4WD, but it has front and rear differential locks. Land Cruiser 80 with differential locks, even without tuning off-road, is capable of a lot.

Owners and those wishing to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 should pay attention to the fan thermal coupling and pump, spare parts greatly affect the engine's operating temperature and cost $500 and $300. Defective parts can be a reason for bargaining.

An oil change in a mechanical box is carried out at intervals of 60,000 km. The transfer case can be filled with both mineral and synthetic oil. In the first case, the interval until the next oil change is 40 thousand, and in the second - 60,000. With runs over 150,000, the front and rear oil seals may leak in the transfer case.

The chassis is considered a strong point of the Toyota SUV, but as you know, you can even roll a tank. Broken front wheels indicate that the beam is bent due to severe overloads. Replacing stabilizer bushings is required with a run of 30,000 - 40,000. Shock absorbers live up to 80,000 - 120,000 km, we will pay your attention to the fact that there were cars equipped with shock absorbers with a variable degree of rigidity, and one such shock absorber on sale costs $ 300. Toyota Land Cruiser driveshaft crosses serve 40,000 each, and this is subject to their regular lubrication. The front brake pads run at 60 - 70 thousand, and the rear at 90,000 - 100,000. CV joints need to be replaced every 150,000, while the bronze bushings of the CV joints should be changed. Wheel bearings during normal driving are able to go out at 200,000 km. A knock in the front of the car observed when starting off, especially after the reverse gear has just been engaged, indicates the wear of the splined joints, repairing and rebuilding the cardan and bridge is not cheap - $ 2,000 - $ 3,600.

Often, car owners forget that differential locks should be turned on at a speed not exceeding 8 kilometers per hour, and even better on the spot. Over time, gearshift bushings break on a mechanical gearbox - this leads to the fact that when some gears are engaged, the lever rests against the panel, and the gears themselves are not switched on clearly. Land Cruiser is equipped with rack and pinion steering.

Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 with a 4.5 petrol injection engine and an automatic transmission.

Specifications:

Engine: 4.5 petrol, six cylinders in line

Volume: 4477cc

Power: 205hp

Torque: 360N.M

Number of valves: 24v

Performance indicators:

Acceleration 0 -100km: 12c

Maximum speed: 170km

Average fuel consumption: 17l

Fuel tank capacity: 95L