Spec sheet: Land Cruiser Double Cab
The Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab is a highly respected safari vehicle in Africa. Featuring A/C, a roof hatch for game viewing, and a spacious canopy for easy access to camping gear and luggage. Sturdy, powerful and built without electronics for slower travel in the bush.
Read our specification sheet and know what to expect when renting a car from Roadtrip Africa.
Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab specifications
Please note that while our vehicles are well-maintained, they are not new. Features such as the audio system or A/C are not comparable to what you are used to in cars back home or in Southern Africa, where roads are smoother and rental vehicles are typically newer.
New Land Cruisers are not available for hire in Tanzania. The classic Land Cruisers you see on safari can be up to twenty years old, but they are extremely powerful and reliable. With simple electronics and a robust design, these vehicles are made for slower travel on rough roads in the bush.
- Model: Toyota Land Cruiser 75/78
- Capacity: Four adults or two adults and three (younger) children (if you don’t mind one person sitting in the middle).
- Gearbox: Manual
- Engine: 4,2 diesel engine
- Tank capacity: Two tanks of 80 litres
- Fuel: Diesel
- Fuel consumption: 7-8 km/l
- 4-Wheel Drive: Yes. Instructions on engaging 4WD are included in the Driving in Tanzania manual supplied with the car.
- Spare tyres: 2
- Tyre pressure: 30 PSI front / 35 PSI rear, depending on load. The tyre pressure is already well adjusted; there is no need to change it yourself.
The interior and tools
- Pop-up roof: No.
- Roof hatch: Yes, there is one above the front and one above the back row seat. The front roof hatch can still be used when one rooftop tent is mounted.
- Inverter: Yes, allowing you to charge your devices while driving.
- Dual battery (for fridge): Yes. The second battery is wired specifically for the Roadtrip Africa fridges and is not suitable for other devices.
- Water tank: No, but a portable jerrycan will be provided.
- Audio: Radio with small speakers, a USB, and an audio port. Bring your own audio cable (mini jack) to play music from your phone.
- A/C: Yes, but only in the front dashboard, so passengers in the back row will notice the A/C less. Please note that we don’t perform field repairs or send a replacement vehicle in the rare case of an A/C problem. Wiring and piping are sensitive and are affected by bumpy roads and dust. The knowledge and equipment to repair A/C are sadly not available in the field.
- Boot: The Land Cruiser Double Cab has the largest storage space of the entire fleet. The boot has built-in drawers and space for the electrical fridge and cooking utensils.
- Rooftop tent: This vehicle can support two rooftop tents. When the car is fitted with one rooftop tent, the hatch can still be opened and used. With two rooftop tents, the hatch cannot be used. Check out our full list of camping gear for hire.
- Tools: Wheel spanner, towing rope, jumper cables, high-lift jack, shovel, fire extinguisher, reflector triangles and first aid kit.
- Extras: Roadmap and Driving in Tanzania manual. Roadtrippers who book a self-drive tour receive a planned route with driving directions and tips along the way.
Planning a road trip in Tanzania? Reserve your Land Cruiser Double Cab early, especially during peak season, to guarantee availability.
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