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Toyota Land Cruiser J75 3.5 D (PZJ75) (115 Hp) 4WD
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Toyota Land Cruiser:
The Toyota Land Cruiser , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. As of 2019, the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 10 million units worldwide.
Production of the first generation of the Land Cruiser began in 1951. The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible, hardtop, station wagon and cab chassis body styles. The Land Cruiser's reliability and longevity have led to huge popularity, especially in Australia, where it is the best-selling body-on-frame, four-wheel drive vehicle. Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser in the Australian outback – considered to be one of the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain. In Japan, the Land Cruiser was once exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Store....(Read more on Wikipedia)
J75 Overview:
Toyota Land Cruiser (J75). With 238 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
3.5 D (PZJ75) (115 Hp) 4WD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1PZ 3.5L 5-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel engine provides adequate power and excellent low-end torque (238 Nm) for heavy-duty off-road work and utility. It's not built for speed, with 115 Hp, but offers dependable, consistent performance in challenging conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is reasonable for a large, heavy 4x4 of its era, especially considering its diesel nature. However, by modern standards, it would be considered thirsty, particularly with its utilitarian aerodynamics and weight.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled off-road capability and durability
- • Legendary reliability and mechanical simplicity
- • Robust body-on-frame construction
- • High payload and towing capacity
- • Excellent parts availability globally
Cons:
- • Basic interior comfort and refinement
- • Limited on-road performance and handling
- • Lack of modern safety features (e.g., airbags, ABS)
- • High fuel consumption by modern standards
- • Noisy and unrefined diesel engine
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(J77: 1989 - 1996).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Land Cruiser |
| Generation: | J75 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 D (PZJ75) (115 Hp) 4WD |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 115 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 33.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 238 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 1PZ [Same engine] More details about the engine 1PZ |
| Engine displacement: | 3469 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l |
| Coolant: | 10.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4885 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [100mm less] |
| Height: | 1895 mm mm [40mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2980 mm mm [250mm more] |
| Front track: | 1415 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1410 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Front suspension | Leaf spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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