Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 79 DOUBLE CAB
2026 ModelLeft Hand Drive·Light-Duty Truck·5 Variants
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The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab is a body-on-frame, left-hand-drive 4x4 pickup in the Land Cruiser 70 Series, offered here in five configurations: a 4.2L 1HZ diesel (export specification), three 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel versions (Standard-E manual, Standard-E automatic and LX-Z1 automatic) and a 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 petrol automatic. All five are five-seat double cabs with a 130 L fuel tank and a 3,500 kg braked towing rating. Where a detail is not confirmed from official Toyota distributor material it is marked (expected).
Variants
| Variant | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel | Seating | Body | Steering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 1HZ Diesel 4x4 MT | 4.2L 1HZ diesel, inline-six | 96 kW / 131 PS | 285 Nm | 5-speed manual | 4x4 | Diesel | 5 | Double-cab pickup | (expected) |
| Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 MT | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel, inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS | 450 Nm | 5-speed manual | 4x4 | Diesel | 5 | Double-cab pickup | (expected) |
| Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel, inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS | 500 Nm | 6-speed automatic | 4x4 | Diesel | 5 | Double-cab pickup | (expected) |
| LX-Z1 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT | 2.8L 1GD-FTV turbo-diesel, inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS | 500 Nm | 6-speed automatic | 4x4 | Diesel | 5 | Double-cab pickup | (expected) |
| 4.0L V6 Petrol 4x4 AT | 4.0L 1GR-FE petrol V6 | 170 kW / 228 HP | 360 Nm | 6-speed automatic | 4x4 | Petrol | 5 | Double-cab pickup | (expected) |
Dimensions
| Measurement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,235 mm |
| Overall width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall height, 1GD diesel | 1,945 mm |
| Overall height, 1HZ diesel | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,180 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 130 L |
| Ground clearance | (expected) |
| Kerb weight | (expected) |
| Payload | (expected) |
| Approach angle | (expected) |
| Departure angle | (expected) |
Available Colours
| Colour | Source-market note |
|---|---|
| Colour palette (expected) | Exterior colours will be confirmed against the final build specification. |
Key Features by Trim
4.2L 1HZ Diesel 4x4 MT
Detailed equipment for this variant is (expected) and will be confirmed against the final build specification.
Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 MT
Detailed equipment for this variant is (expected) and will be confirmed against the final build specification. A differential lock is listed for this variant; the axle(s) fitted are (expected).
Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT
Detailed equipment for this variant is (expected) and will be confirmed against the final build specification. A differential lock is listed for this variant; the axle(s) fitted are (expected).
LX-Z1 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT
Detailed equipment for this variant is (expected) and will be confirmed against the final build specification.
4.0L V6 Petrol 4x4 AT
Detailed equipment for this variant is (expected) and will be confirmed against the final build specification. Toyota Qatar documents equipment for its own LC70 grades; fitment on this variant is (expected).
Safety
Toyota Qatar lists driver and front-passenger airbags for certain LC70 grades. Fitment on these five variants is (expected).
Infotainment
Toyota Qatar lists Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for certain LC70 grades. Fitment on these five variants is (expected).
Comfort & Interior
Toyota Qatar lists a wood-grain package for a named LC70 grade. Fitment on these five variants is (expected).
Exterior
Toyota Qatar lists 16-inch steel or aluminium wheels for certain LC70 grades. Fitment on these five variants is (expected).
Off-Road/Utility
Toyota Qatar describes electronic front and rear differential locks and dual-mode locking hubs on its LC70 page. Fitment on these five variants is (expected).
Towing, Payload & Off-Road Capability
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Braked towing capacity | 3,500 kg, per the Toyota Zambia LC79 double-cab specification |
| Payload | (expected) |
| Ground clearance | (expected) |
| Approach angle | (expected) |
| Departure angle | (expected) |
| Differential lock | Listed for the two Standard-E diesel variants; axle fitment (expected) |
| Other off-road equipment | (expected) |
Engine & Drivetrain Details
| Variant | Engine code | Configuration | Output and transmission notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 1HZ Diesel 4x4 MT | 1HZ | 4.2L diesel inline-six | Export specification: 96 kW / 131 PS and 285 Nm, with a 5-speed manual |
| Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 MT | 1GD-FTV | 2.8L turbo-diesel inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS and 450 Nm, with a 5-speed manual |
| Standard-E 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT | 1GD-FTV | 2.8L turbo-diesel inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS and 500 Nm, with a 6-speed automatic |
| LX-Z1 2.8L Turbo Diesel 4x4 AT | 1GD-FTV | 2.8L turbo-diesel inline-four | 150 kW / 204 PS and 500 Nm, with a 6-speed automatic |
| 4.0L V6 Petrol 4x4 AT | 1GR-FE | 4.0L petrol V6 | Toyota Qatar lists 228 HP for its 4.0L V6 LC70; this variant is rated 170 kW / 228 HP and 360 Nm, with a 6-speed automatic |
All five variants are 4x4.

Variant Configuration
Identical units of this variant in the shipment.
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