79 Series Specs: Complete Toyota Landcruiser Specifications Guide (2026)
The Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series is one of the most-asked-about vehicles in the Australian working and touring market and the specifications matter when planning a build, comparing variants or assessing a used purchase. This guide covers every relevant factory specification for the current Australian-delivered 79 Series, plus the historical specs for pre-update and V8 era vehicles where they differ. All figures are verified against Toyota Australia published specifications and reflect current 2026 production.
The 79 Series ships as cab-chassis only (Single Cab or Dual Cab) and gets fitted with a factory steel tub or aftermarket aluminium tray. Pricing covered separately - new Workmate from approximately $73,700 base ($81,500 driveaway), new GXL Dual Cab up to $93,894 driveaway. The 2024 facelift introduced the new 2.8L 1GD-FTV engine, the new GX trim, six-speed automatic option and updated styling.
1. Engine Specifications
Current: 2.8L 1GD-FTV (late 2024 onward). 2,755 cc inline four-cylinder DOHC turbo-diesel. Variable geometry single turbo. Common-rail direct injection. 150 kW peak power at 3,400 rpm. 500 Nm peak torque between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. Service oil capacity approximately 7.5 litres including filter. Oil specification ACEA C2 or C3 fully synthetic 0W-30 Low-SAPS (required for DPF compatibility). Engine family shared with Toyota Hilux and Prado.
Previous: 1VD-FTV 4.5L V8 (2007 to late 2024). 4,461 cc 32-valve DOHC V8 turbo-diesel. Single variable geometry turbo. Common-rail direct injection. 151 kW peak power at 3,400 rpm. 430 Nm peak torque from 1,200 to 3,200 rpm. Service oil capacity approximately 9.5 litres (2007-2008) or 9.2 litres (2009-late 2024) including filter. Pre-September 2016 oil specification ACEA A3/B4 5W-40 or 15W-40 (no DPF). Post-September 2016 ACEA C2/C3 Low-SAPS 0W-30 or 5W-30 (DPF-equipped).
Historical: 1HZ 4.2L (pre-2007). 4,164 cc inline six-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel. No turbo, no common-rail, no DPF. 96 kW peak power and 285 Nm peak torque. Service oil capacity approximately 9.5 litres of ACEA E5 or API CI-4 15W-40.
2. Transmission and Drivetrain
Current production offers six-speed manual (R155F-series gearbox) or six-speed automatic (AC60E-series for the 2.8L from 2024 onward). The automatic option is new in the 2024 facelift - V8 era vehicles were manual-only from factory (some V8 owners fitted aftermarket 8-speed AB60F auto conversions, $25,000-$45,000 fitted). Manual gearbox oil API GL-4 75W-90 (not GL-5 - attacks the synchros), capacity approximately 4.5 litres. Automatic uses Toyota WS ATF, capacity approximately 6.5 litres total system.
Part-time 4WD with low range transfer case (VF1A/VF2A series). Front and rear live axles (no independent suspension). Factory locking differentials standard on GXL trim (both front and rear since the 2024 facelift), optional $1,500 package on Workmate and GX variants. Factory traction control (A-TRC) standard across the range from 2012 onward.
3. Dimensions - Single Cab Chassis
Wheelbase 2,980 mm. Overall length approximately 5,275 mm (varies with tray fitment). Overall width 1,790 mm (excluding mirrors), approximately 2,000 mm including mirrors. Overall height approximately 1,955 mm. Ground clearance approximately 225 mm. Approach angle approximately 33 degrees. Departure angle approximately 23 degrees. Ramp-over angle approximately 23 degrees. Turning circle approximately 13.4 metres kerb to kerb.
4. Dimensions - Dual Cab Chassis
Wheelbase 3,180 mm (200 mm longer than Single Cab to accommodate the rear seats and second pair of doors). Overall length approximately 5,235 mm. Overall width 1,790 mm (excluding mirrors). Overall height approximately 1,955 mm. Ground clearance approximately 225 mm. Approach angle approximately 33 degrees. Departure angle approximately 22 degrees. Ramp-over angle approximately 22 degrees. Turning circle approximately 13.8 metres kerb to kerb.
5. Weight and Payload
Single Cab Chassis kerb weight approximately 2,195 kg (current production with factory tub). Dual Cab Chassis kerb weight approximately 2,185 kg. Factory GVM 3,510 kg both variants (post-September 2022 update - pre-update vehicles were 3,300 kg Single Cab and 3,400 kg Dual Cab). Factory payload approximately 1,315 kg Single Cab and 1,325 kg Dual Cab.
GVM upgrades available pre-rego through Lovells, Marks 4WD, Multidrive, Tough Dog, EFS and Pedders to 3,800 kg, 3,950 kg or 4,200 kg, adding 290 kg, 440 kg or 690 kg of legal payload respectively. Pre-rego upgrades $3,500-$9,500 fitted including engineering. Post-rego adds $800-$2,000 for individual engineering certification.
6. Towing
Braked towing capacity 3,500 kg across all variants and model years. Unbraked towing capacity 750 kg. Tow ball download rating 350 kg (10 per cent of braked rating, the industry-standard 8-12 per cent range for stable caravan and trailer towing). Gross Combined Mass (GCM) 7,010 kg post-September 2022 - exactly matches GVM (3,510 kg) plus braked tow (3,500 kg), which means the 79 can legally tow at full braked capacity while running at full GVM. Pre-update vehicles had approximately 6,800-6,900 kg GCM.
7. Fuel System
Factory fuel tank capacity 130 litres on Australian-delivered Single Cab and Dual Cab. Diesel only. Realistic touring range 800-1,000 km on the V8 (~11-13 L/100km highway), 1,100-1,300 km on the 2.8L (~9.5-11 L/100km highway). Long-range fuel tank options include Brown Davis 180 L replacement (~$2,500-$3,500 fitted) or 110 L auxiliary tank (~$2,000-$3,000 fitted) for total capacity up to 240 litres.
8. Wheels and Tyres
Factory rim 16 x 7-inch steel or alloy. Stud pattern 5x150 (five studs on 150 mm pitch circle diameter, same as 100/200 Series Landcruisers). Hub bore 110.3 mm. Offset approximately ET+5 mm. M14 x 1.5 thread wheel studs with 21 mm hex nuts. Factory tyre 265/70R16 light-truck construction (31.6 inches overall diameter). Wheel torque 209 Nm steel / 131 Nm alloy. Spare tyre full-size matching factory tyre on most trims.
9. Suspension and Brakes
Front: solid axle on coil springs with telescopic shocks. Rear: solid axle on leaf springs with telescopic shocks. Front sway bar standard. Rear sway bar not factory-fitted. Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering. Brakes: front ventilated discs, rear drum (factory). Heavy-duty brake servo. ABS standard from 2012 onward.
10. Factory Equipment by Trim (2026)
Workmate (base): Vinyl or hard-wearing fabric seats. Manual air-conditioning. Basic infotainment unit with Bluetooth. Steel wheels. No factory diff locks ($1,500 option). No factory cruise control or rear-view camera on some variants. Black bumpers and grille.
GX (new for 2024): Cloth seats. Improved infotainment screen. Alloy wheels. Factory diff locks $1,500 option. Cruise control standard. Rear-view camera. Body-coloured bumpers.
GXL (top spec): Improved cloth or partial-leather seats. Climate-control air-conditioning. Factory front AND rear electric diff locks standard. Larger infotainment screen with native nav on 2024 facelift. LED headlights standard on 2024 facelift (halogen on V8 era). Alloy wheels with full-size matching spare. Premium audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the wheelbase of a 79 Series?
Single Cab Chassis 2,980 mm. Dual Cab Chassis 3,180 mm (200 mm longer to accommodate the rear seats). The longer Dual Cab wheelbase improves on-road stability under tow but slightly reduces off-road agility in tight terrain.
What is the GVM of a 79 Series?
3,510 kg on both Single Cab and Dual Cab post-September 2022 update. Pre-update vehicles were 3,300 kg Single Cab and 3,400 kg Dual Cab. GVM upgrades to 3,800 kg, 3,950 kg or 4,200 kg are available.
What engine does a 79 Series have?
Current production (late 2024 onward): 2.8L 1GD-FTV four-cylinder turbo-diesel (150 kW / 500 Nm). 2007 to late 2024: V8 1VD-FTV 4.5L turbo-diesel (151 kW / 430 Nm). Pre-2007: 1HZ 4.2L six-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel (96 kW / 285 Nm).
What is the towing capacity of a 79 Series?
3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked. Tow ball download 350 kg. GCM 7,010 kg matched exactly to GVM plus tow rating - you can legally tow at full braked capacity while at full GVM.
What is the factory fuel tank size on a 79 Series?
130 litres on both Single Cab and Dual Cab Australian-delivered. Realistic range 800-1,300 km depending on engine and load. Long-range tanks extend capacity to 180-240 litres.
What is the ground clearance on a 79 Series?
Approximately 225 mm factory. Approach angle approximately 33 degrees. Departure angle approximately 22-23 degrees. Suspension lifts increase ground clearance by 50-75 mm depending on kit.
What size tyres does a 79 Series use?
Factory tyre 265/70R16 on 16 x 7-inch wheels. Stud pattern 5x150. Hub bore 110.3 mm. M14 x 1.5 thread. Common touring upgrade to 33-inch 285/75R16 or 33x12.5R16 with fender flares.
