MACHINERY

Toyota says farewell to the V8 LandCruiser

Toyota has confirmed the end of its V8-powered LandCruiser range.

Mark Saunders
Toyota has announced the end of its V8-powered LandCruiser series. Photo courtesy Toyota Australia.

Toyota has announced the end of its V8-powered LandCruiser series. Photo courtesy Toyota Australia.

Toyota has confirmed it has dropped its V8 engine from the LandCruiser range. The V8 turbo-diesel has powered the LandCruiser 70 Series since 2007 but it will no longer be an option, starting from September....

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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