Thread: Toyota announced big Landcruiser spec change & price drops in USA

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I struggle with the power & torque output comparisons, V8 Manual vs I4 Auto

Engine 4.5 Litre Turbo
Cylinders & Arrangement V8, 32 Valve Quad Cam
Maximum Power 151kW at 3400rpm
Maximum Torque 430Nm at 1200-3200rpm

Engine 2.8 Litre Turbo
Cylinders & Arrangement 4 Cylinder, 16 Valve Double Overhead Cam
Maximum Power 150kW at 3000-3400rpm
Maximum Torque 500Nm at 1600-2800rpm

The Manual Hilux isn't far behind the V8 70 Series ?
Maximum Power 150kW at 3400rpm
Maximum Torque 420Nm at 1400-3400rpm

Auto GR Hilux 2.8 has way more grunt
Maximum Power 165kW at 3000rpm
Maximum Torque 550Nm at 1600-2800rpm

I guess one engine will do 500000 Kms + and the other not so much ????

There are already huge numbers of very high mileage 1GD-FTVs around the world in all sorts of commercial applications. It’s already 10 years old. The engine is used in Hiace, Hino & Dyna trucks, Coaster buses, others that I can’t remember, as well as what we’re used to with Hilux, Fortuner, Prado. The commercial constant use examples rack up crazy km in a year.

The 1VD single turbo V8 in the Cruiser utes was detuned so much its lazy to the point of being a waste! The twin turbo used in the 200 was a better spec for the displacement, weight and efficiency. Dozens of factory tune examples on YT demonstrating what can be done with the V8 if for some reason its too lazy for you. A lot of over-powered examples with shorter life expectancy… (The 4WD-24x7 guys keep demonstrating how to shorten the life of your Toyota / Nissan - they’ve already fucked two new engine builds in “Sooty” in a year or so…. And that’s with the IL 6cyl! All in the name of chasing more torques.)

The performance of the new Land Cruiser I4 2.8 has been thoroughly tested and the outcomes speak for themselves. The only downside is the higher auto-box first gear in low range, meaning that downhill assist control is required where before no braking at all (optimal) was the preferred option. That’s when the going is very tough, hardly a common occurrence. Overall the spec of the vehicle is an improvement on the V8s by a decent margin, fuel economy being a big deal these days.

I firmly believe that all the hullabaloo about the demise of the V8 will die out and in 5 years it’ll be nowt but a distant memory.