Should this dinosaur be free to roam? (2025 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series off-road review)

On sale in Australia since the 1980s, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is a rare breed of vehicle that’s shrugged off the years. A significant update in 2023 saw a four-cylinder diesel engine paired to an automatic for the first time — that’s what we have here. So how is the Land Cruiser 79 Series Double Cab doing 40 years on? With a driveaway price over $90,000 and barely any creature comforts, it’s not the kind of vehicle you want to ferry the kids around in. Chasing Cars off-road specialist Evan Spence takes the ’Cruiser off the beaten track to give its front and rear lockers a true test, and see if the Land Cruiser is still the king of the bush. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Design 2:26 - Cabin 2:42 - Ergonomics 2:59 - Steering 3:58 - First challenge 6:57 - Leaf springs 7:48 - Engine 9:25 - Seats 10:40 - Specification 10:28 - ‘The Waterfall’ 12:06 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingC... Chasing Cars on Facebook:   / chasingcarsaustralia   Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram:   / chasingcars.com.au   Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!