Range and pricing

There are four styles of LC70:

• Wagon – LC76
• Troop carrier –  LC78
• Single cab chassis – LC79
• Dualcab – LC79

All are fundamentally the same vehicle, but different bodies and wheelbases. The LC76 has a wheelbase of 2730mm, the LC78 Troopy is 2980mm and the utes are 3180mm.

There are three trim levels – Workmate, GX and GXL. The dualcab is available in Workmate and GXL only. For the LC79 here’s the breakdown of what key features available in which trim level:

LC79 Workmate $64,990

• Cruise control
• 16×6″ steel wheels
• 225/95/16 tyres
• Tilt/reach steering
• Vinyl seats
• Bluetooth

LC79 GXL $68,990

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Power windows
• Remote and central locking
• Front fog lamps
• Rear seat pockets
• Cloth seats
• Folding rear seat
• 16×7″ alloy wheels
• 265/70/17 tyres
• Front and rear cross-axle locking differentials

Options

• Aircon $2761 (for all)
• Front and rear cross-axle differential locks $2735 (not standard on single cab GX or double-cab Workmate)

It’s pretty clear that for recreational offroaders the GXL is going to be the vehicle to buy. For an extra $4000 you get twin lockers, central locking, alloys and a few extra niceties. You must remember to budget another $2761 for the aircon, and if you are buying a dualcab or single cab then you’ll need more again for the body or tray.

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