Thread: Disco 4 / Landcruiser 200 Tow Test

I suppose it depends if you think a base model vehicle is worth $90,000. Pat

Which month is this test in ? Never buy it, but will if I can find this one, cannot find it yet in the shops ?

DD

Originally Posted by Glynhouse

Which month is this test in ? Never buy it, but will if I can find this one, cannot find it yet in the shops ?

DD

Hi Glynhouse,
The issue that I was referring to when I started this post is not out in the shops as yet.
It is the Overlander magazine, due out at the end of this month.

Cheers, Craig

Thanks Craig as I thought, but checked just in case I missed it

DD

Hi all,
Received my Overlander magazine this afternoon and read through the tow test.
The main points that I picked up were as follows: -

• D4 was praised for the power output from a 3.0Lt.
• Airbag suspension was smooth & quiet on road and was positive when negotiating tight bends. Body roll was minimum.
• LC was criticized for sand driving.
• D4 had good suspension travel and was praised for its electronic aids.
• LC towing power & torque was praised.
• D4 adjustable suspension is an advantage when hitching on a camper.
• LC interior is more conservative.
• D4 power rivals that of the LC and has an on road advantage.
• Towing economy was D4 13.7Lt per 100Klm's, LC 14.6Lt per 100Klm's.
• D4 is $10,000 cheaper.
• LC has better aftermarket accessories and offers 17" wheel option.

The overall test was neither one way or the other.
It would have been good to see some more tow test figures & results.

Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Hi all,
[/LIST]The overall test was neither one way or the other.


Cheers, Craig

Which means,the better vehicle for the job is probably not the Tojo,but they didn't wanna say it................


I remember another tow test, they put the D3 2.7 against the 100 series,the D3 flogged it in nearly all area's.Lot's of figures.

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

Cheers,

Gordon

I recall the Overlander tow test with the d3. It killed the 100 series and GU patrol in all their forms and yep all thE figures were there also. Cheers