Had a new Y62 Patrol for a night
Got a new Patrol on loan for the night, thanks to Malcolm from Whyalla Nissan. Very very nice. Fuel consumption around town looks to be about the same as the GTS. Highway fuel is a bit high cruise controlling at 110 (12-13L/100) but its only done 400kms.
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Its a fair bit bigger than the GU. Trakta has 4″ lift and 35″ tyres and the new one is still slightly taller. Inside its a massive difference. Could comfortably get a 40L Engel behind the 3rd row seats.
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Pretty much did what I wanted to do. Cant take it offroad unfortunately.
Checked the acceleration (like a cut cut snake), braking (sensational – a GU can only dream of stopping this well), around town driveability (slightly thirsty, dead quiet, handles reasonably, bloody big) and a couple of highway runs (reasonable fuel, super quiet, 1800rpm @ 110).
Importantly it passed the Woolies shopping test and driveway cred, so really only has the school run left in the morning. :biggrin:
Had a new Y62 Patrol for a night
Might be hard to tempt those wanting to spend $100k+ on a 4x4 away from the Toyo, particularly in the early years of release.
Had a new Y62 Patrol for a night
Yeah, I meant in the early years of local release. Personally I'd go with a Y61 and keep the change for a boat for after the trip :)
Re: Had a new Y62 Patrol for a night
And don't forget, these things were originally badge under Infinity in the US so have been around awhile....... aimed at the LC200 market, so reckon it should do ok
To tap, or not to tap: Well it's obviously tap because this is the signature hey!!!!!! Duh