Which Toyota Land Cruiser 70-series trim depreciates the fastest?
With several different derivatives in the Toyota Land Cruiser 70-series lineup, it can be hard to gauge which one will hold its value the best. Taking an educated guess with our data that shows the depreciation after nearly two years will help you decide which one to pick.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70-series is a stalwart of the Toyota brand. Loved by those who love the outdoors and those that live out in agricultural areas where dirt roads are the order of the day, the Land Cruiser is a staple of the farm and trail. Exceptionally capable and built to last an eternity, the 70-series is the true "Kanniedood".
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If you're looking to sell off your current bakkie in favour of a new Toyota Land Cruiser, you'll want to make sure you're buying the one that holds its value the best. We took a look at the offerings from Toyota and selected the 2021 model range, comparing how much they're worth now, nearly two years down the line. The figures below are only an indication of market value and are compiled with the help of TransUnion.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70-series is available in LCV (bakkie) in the Land Cruiser 79, in both single and double cab formats. The Land Cruiser 76 is a closed-top station wagon and is more popular with the leisure buyer. You also get the choice of a 4.0-litre petrol engine or two diesel engines; the 4.2 straight-6 and the 4.5 V8 - arguably the most desirable.
79 PICK UP (S/C)
Land Cruiser 79 P/U 4.0
New Value - R652 500
Retail Value - R617 000
Percentage Loss - -5.4% (loss)
Land Cruiser 79 P/U 4.2D
New Value - R693 900
Retail Value - R659 900
Percentage Loss - -4.8% (loss)
Land Cruiser 79 4.5 V8 D SC
New Value - R793 300
Retail Value - R896 341
Percentage Loss - +12.9% (gain)
79 PICK UP (D/C)
Land Cruiser 79 4.0 D/C
New Value - R740 100
Retail Value - R713 900
Percentage Loss - 3.5% (loss)
Land Cruiser 79 4.2D D/C
New Value - R775 600
Retail Value - R752 600
Percentage Loss - -2.9% (loss)
Land Cruiser 79 4.5 V8 D D/C
New Value - R869 600
Retail Value - R1 200 928
Percentage Loss - +38.1% (gain)
76 SW
Land Cruiser 76 4.5 Diesel V8
New Value - R890 100
Retail Value - R890 000
Percentage Loss - -0.01% (loss)
Verdict
When looking at the figures, it's hard to ignore the massive gain in value of the Land Cruiser 79 4.5 V8 D Double Cab. This model has improved by nearly 40% in value. The worst one is the single cab version of the same model. Here a loss of 12.9% has been felt but if we're honest, that's not terrible at all and far better than most LCVs in today's market.
