TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 79 SINGLE CAB

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab is a body-on-frame, single-cab, long-steel-deck pickup in left-hand drive form, built on the long-running 70 Series platform and specified here from the Gulf (GCC) lineup. It seats two, uses a part-time four-wheel-drive system with front and rear differential locks, and rides on a front coil / rear leaf-spring suspension tuned for payload and rough-road work. Four powertrain variants are documented: a 4.2L naturally aspirated inline-six diesel with a 5-speed manual, a 2.8L turbo diesel with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, and a 4.0L V6 petrol with a 6-speed automatic.

Grade names (STD, STD-E, LX) are taken from dealer listings and are not confirmed against a manufacturer grade chart. Equipment that could not be confirmed is marked as such below and should not be read as present or absent.

Variants

Common to all variants

The 4.2L 1HZ diesel is a non-turbo engine of an older emissions generation than the 2.8L turbo diesel and the 4.0L V6 petrol. Its emission standard is not confirmed here, so buyers importing into markets with emission-standard requirements should verify it for their destination.

Dimensions

Ground clearance, deck length and width, payload and towing capacity were not available on the sources reviewed and are not stated here.

Available Colours

The exterior colour palette for the Single Cab could not be confirmed from the Gulf spec sheet and is not listed here. Colour availability by variant is unconfirmed.

Key Features by Trim

The Gulf sheet lists the equipment below as available on the Single Cab line. Allocation of each item to a specific grade (STD, STD-E, LX) is unconfirmed, so the items are shown once for the model rather than assigned to trims.

Safety & Driver Assistance

• Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) is listed on the sheet. The individual functions included, and the grades that carry them, are unconfirmed.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• 9-inch display audio is listed on the sheet. Smartphone connectivity and speaker count are unconfirmed.

Off-Road & Chassis

• Front and rear differential locks.
• Part-time four-wheel drive with a long-wheelbase ladder frame.
• Front coil springs and rear 8-leaf springs.
• 265/70R16C tyres.

Comfort & Interior

• Detailed comfort and trim equipment (air conditioning, upholstery, power features) was not confirmed and is not listed.

Exterior

• Long steel cargo deck.
• Detailed lighting and wheel specification by grade was not confirmed and is not listed.

Powertrain Notes

• STD: the 1HZ 4.2L inline-six is a naturally aspirated diesel pairing 130 hp with 285 Nm through a 5-speed manual. It suits buyers who prioritise a simple, mechanical diesel.
• STD-E manual: the 1GD-FTV 2.8L turbo diesel delivers 201 hp and 450 Nm through a 5-speed manual.
• STD-E automatic: the same 201 hp engine delivers 500 Nm through a 6-speed automatic.
• LX: the 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 petrol delivers 228 hp and 360 Nm through a 6-speed automatic.

Capability

The Single Cab combines a 3,180 mm wheelbase, front and rear differential locks, part-time four-wheel drive and a leaf-sprung rear axle designed for load carrying. The 180 L fuel capacity (two 90 L tanks) supports long range between fuel stops. Gross vehicle weight is rated at 3,200 kg for the petrol and 3,300 kg for the diesels. Wading depth, approach and departure angles, payload and braking towing capacity were not confirmed and are not stated.