Toyota LC 76 GXL Wagon driven for 2026.

Toyota LC 76 GXL – Amongst the surge of newer vehicles available, there remains a dinosaur from the past. A standout that defies changing trends and the EV Craze.    It’s the Toyota LC 76 GXL Wagon.

This five seat 4WD retains all the robust qualities that define a true rugged 4WD.

• Body on ladder frame chassis
• Coil front and leaf spring rear live axle suspension.
• Front and read diff locks.
• Excellent approach, rampover and departure angles and more

There are some concession to modernising the beast.

Increased safety features, a central touch screen, small though it is. Reverse camera, LED headlights and a few more.

Yet even with these there is no denying its roots.

It’s a basic workhorse designed to take owners far from the main roads to where few vehicles dare to go.

Gone is the V8 engine, in its place is a modified 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine with 1650kW of power and 500Nm of torque.

The model I drove was one of the recent manual versions. It comes with a solid 5 speed MT. There are two things to note. One is that it’s better than similar older version but could do with a sixth gear.

The Second is that with a dodgy hip, my days of driving a manual may well be behind me.

Its also ridiculously expensive at around $77,800 plus the usual costs. Yet despite all its faults I love the fact that this vehicle still exists.

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Im Rob Fraser

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What is good?

Rugged and Robust 4WD and Towing capability Hate to say it but the 2.8L 4 Cyl is better than old V8

What is not so good?

Not sure why anyone would want a manual when the automatic is better . Still a basic interior  – Lacking some necessary features. Ridiculously expensive

Toyota LC 76 GXL – Buyers could also look at:

Competition in true 4WD wagon segment is tight .

The LC 76 GXL has competition with:

• INEOS Grenadier
• JEEP Wrangler Rubicon
• Nissan Patrol Warrior

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