If there’s a car I have wanted to review for a longtime is the indomitable Ngamla 4×4 owned by Ronnie, a Namibian adventurer, content creator, and king of overlanding in Southern Africa covering Namibia, Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Ngamla is the nickname given to his Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series that is heavily modified, designed to handle heavy overlanding payloads, and to conquer demanding terrains. I am told Ngamla in Namibian local dialect means boss, a powerhouse, or a figure of stature. Such a deserving name.
The cold start of this 79 Series powered by a 4.5 L Turbo V8 engine is pure greatness, good enough to make you change your life priorities and start saving money for such a car. Ngamla, if you ever come to Kenya, please locate me; I’ll introduce you to the likes of Mara Nomads and Murmet.
Check this video and judge for yourself; don’t forget to thank me later: NGAMLA 4X4 VIDEO
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EXTERIOR: Rugged & Bold
The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series is what it thinks it is. It has a commanding and imposing road appearance that communicates power and domination. The iconic boxy silhouette has been around for decades because Toyota prioritizes function over fashion.
The beauty of this car, whether you want a single cab or a double cab, is that it can be customized or modified to match your preference. Everything that is stock apart from the body and chassis can be stripped out and replaced with your desired fitments.
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INTERIOR: Utility & Practical
The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series is quite simple and utilitarian. If you want luxury, we can ship for you the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series. The dashboard is covered in plastic for maximum durability and the space in both rows for a double cab is quite roomy.
Once again, the beauty of owning this rig is that you can customize it to your liking or preference. To add premium accessories like a flat-bottom steering wheel, seat covers, dashboard cover, overhead console, a center console refrigerator, all-weather floor mats, or a gear knob, visit: SAFARI SPARES.
PERFORMANCE
The Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series comes with three engine options:
- 4.2 L 1HZ Naturally Aspirated Diesel (131 hp & 285Nm)
- 4.5 L V8 Turbo Diesel (205 hp & 450Nm)
- 2.8 L 1GD-FTV Turbo Diesel (204 hp & 500Nm)
These powertrains are connected to a 5-speed manual transmission, 6-speed automatic transmission, or a 6-speed manual transmission. Real car enthusiasts go for the three pedals. There is no way I am allowing a computer to move me around when driving such kind of a rig.
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FINAL VERDICT
If you want reliability, go for the 79 Series. If you want durability, go for the 79 Series. If you want raw power, go for the 79 Series. If you want an engaging driving experience, go for the 79 Series. If you don’t want to remember the face of your mechanic, and his height, and his favorite spanner, go for the 79 Series. Somethings are better left unsaid. Class is permanent. Welcome to the class of the Toyota 79 Series.
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