FUEL CONSUMPTION V8 LANDCRUISER
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 14, 2003 at 17:44
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Robyn
CAN REAL OWNERS PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU ARE GETTING IN FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR THE NEW V8 LANDCRUISER - AUTO/MAN. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HIGHWAY, 4X4 AND CITY
THANKYOU
Reply By: Member - Bob - Sunday, Sep 14, 2003 at 17:58
Sunday, Sep 14, 2003 at 17:58
Robyn,
recent trip back from SA. Fully laden LX470 (five people, four cases of wine, luggage) Between
Renmark and Narrandera sat on 124 kph and got 14.7 L/110km. I choose not to measure around town because its too depressing (around 20). It is also very much worse when towing (maybe 25). The addition of an extra cog may help the cruiser, but I expect that the LX 470 would be pretty indicative of what you should expect.Bob
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Reply By: dp - Sunday, Sep 14, 2003 at 19:59
Sunday, Sep 14, 2003 at 19:59
I have a 2003 Auto GLX my consumption has ranged from 13.1 to a worst of 20.2 . The 13.1 was mainly highway with a bit of city and a bit of paddock driving. the 20.2 was towing a horse float (Heavy weight but driving reasonably gently). Around town if you are gentle I seem to get 16 ish , when my wife drives 18/19 ......(draw your own conclusion) I previously had a v6 pathfinder and am definately finding the cruiser lighter on fuel.
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Follow Up By: Robyn - Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 09:14
Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 09:14
Thankyou very much, exactly what I needed to know, I would hate to know what your Pathfinder was like!
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Follow Up By: dp - Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 12:44
Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 12:44
Pathfinder great mid size vehicle to drive leaves old Prado Challanger etc for dead.....However appaling fuel economy and small petrol tank really annoy the hell out of you after a while.
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Reply By: Martin - Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 00:29
Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 00:29
Robyn those figures given to you sound honest. They make me wonder why anybody who has a 4wd chooses petrol as when you use it for towing, around town or off road it becomes so thirsty - as Bob said it's too depressing to calculate around town. I have a petrol Prado and a TD Prado. The TD varies between 10.5 highway, 12 around town and 13 towing. The petrol is 13.5highway, 16 city driving and up to 20 towing. Needless to say all future vehicles will be TD!
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Follow Up By: Robyn - Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 09:20
Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 09:20
Thankyou Martin, Looking for a vehicle is depressing in its self! The V8 Landcruiser, although it will do the towing and be very comfortable on our planned trip, it may just be too thirsty for the long time use. The T/D Landcruiser is just too dear - new - may have to look at one a few years old or perhaps the T/D Prado, we had a quick look on the weekend at the Prado and we liked it, Our only concern was would it tow
well at the max load. Also a small problem of where to put the bike rack! - Our ccaravan has the spare on the back also!!
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Follow Up By: dp - Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 12:40
Monday, Sep 15, 2003 at 12:40
The reason for the V8 is as many would guess is the PRICE. Would take a fair while to use the ten grand extra Toyota charge for the TD in fuel and the extra
services that need to be paid for during the warranty period. Incidently was very interested to note that in the U.K. The Landcruiser 100 series( known as Landcruiser Amazon over there and only available specced up to Saharaish standard as they call the Prado the landcrusier)Turbo Diesel is listed cheaper than V8 petrol ...whats that all about.
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