Disco 4 / Landcruiser 200 Tow Test

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Originally Posted by gghaggis

I find it annoying - these magazines are constantly trumpeting how the next "giant" comparison will find the "best" of this and the "best" of that, but in the end, there is never a conclusion :mad:

Cheers,

Gordon

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The simple way to sort out mags that write BS is not to buy them.

cheers,
Terry

Its a pity Overlander didn't print a 'real life' towing experience.

I was lucky enough to have the LC200 & D4 for a whole weekend, in which I towed my 2.2 ton boat & tool trailer with both vehicles.

Overlander praised the LC for its low down torque coming in at 1600rpm, yet the D4 was the quickest to 100Kph with my boat...........starting from the bottom of a steep hill, or on the flat. Overall, the D4 seemed happier towing.

May have to have a think about my subscription if they continue to side with Tojos etc.


Cheers, Craig

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Originally Posted by TerryO

The simple way to sort out mags that write BS is not to buy them.

cheers,
Terry

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Isnt that the truth, I would not buy one of these mags as I see" Ruthy " and his followers as enviromental vandles with there Do as I sey not as I do attitude to our land. Its people like them that have a lot to answer for regarding track closures. I have watched a couple of there vids that come with mag and the last one was there Hay river trip , what a bunch of rude inconciderate bunch of nobs pity they didnt get fined for driving on closed roads. :twisted:

the reason I dont buy these types of mags

connock

I have the mag, this was the 2.7 motor, not the 3.0, as both these were the "base" models. However, the LC still had the 4.5 V8. And yet the D4 was still extremely competitive. Say's a lot about the smaller motor. If they had used a 3.0 then there really wouldn't have been a comparison.

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Originally Posted by Meccles

I have the mag, this was the 2.7 motor, not the 3.0, as both these were the "base" models. However, the LC still had the 4.5 V8. And yet the D4 was still extremely competitive. Say's a lot about the smaller motor. If they had used a 3.0 then there really wouldn't have been a comparison.

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Not sure which mag you were referring to Meccles, but the latest Overlander tested the 3.0Lt.

Cheers, Craig

Oops:eek: This review is in April 4x4 which has comparo with D4 2.7 with new base LC200 Cruiser. Very similar summary, neither vehicle getting overall gong, the LC 200 being best for "perfect starting point for building outback tourer, Toyota's network etc etc," with Disco "refinement, balance, practical interior, cleverer than LC200". Final words -neither will disappoint.

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Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Overlander praised the LC for its low down torque coming in at 1600rpm,

Cheers, Craig

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How can this be? I thought the 3.0lt had 500nm, just 500ms off idle!

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Originally Posted by Mungus

How can this be? I thought the 3.0lt had 500nm, just 500ms off idle!

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This is true Mungus. The 3.0Lt produces 85% of its torque at idle which equates to 510Nm.
There wouldn't be too many engines that could produce that % of torque at idle, yet Overlander magazine forgot, more like ignored to mention this.

Cheers, Craig

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Originally Posted by Mungus

How can this be? I thought the 3.0lt had 500nm, just 500ms off idle!

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I rarely read these mags and the last one I bought was Jan 2012 comparo of 6 or 7 4WDs.

The guys clearly didn't do their homework on the D4 (and probably the other vehicles too).

They stated completely false information or inaccuracies that I suspect were more based on not being familiar with the facts rather than blatent lies.