Chief Nomad Ruto, founder and captain of the famous overlanding group “Mara Nomads,” is not a new face in the world of expeditions here in Kenya. The Nomads are renowned for navigating extreme, remote, and unpaved terrains not only in Kenya but across its borders. This experience is not only about testing the limits of your car, but also about bonding with nature and creating new friendships. Physically, I have never been in any of their expeditions, but spiritually and through the internet, I have gone to all places they have been. In fact, I know where not to pass and where to stop and camp.
There is no way you can lead a group of overlanders if the car you are driving is just any other thing with four wheels. The Chief Nomad has not disappointed car enthusiasts. While at the front, he drives the iconic and legendary Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series, which he has nicknamed “Laser”. Laser has proved to be formidable enough to rescue other vehicles that cannot sustain the difficulties of overlanding.
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EXTERIOR
The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series is the best thing that happened to Toyota. Even though it was only produced from 1990 to 1997, this SUV still commands a formidable following and has a strong resale value.
The 80 Series has a boxy, upright, and muscular design that gives it a commanding road presence. The front end has a large grille flanked by squared headlights. The side profile is quite conservative. The rear is also rugged and functional.
The beauty of owning this car is that it has a big aftermarket support for premium accessories and custom body kits that can actually transform it into a modern car, drawing attention wherever it passes. To add premium accessories like a snorkel, a steel bull bar, LED lights & DRLS, side steps, a roof rack, a rooftop tent, side awning, alloy wheels, all-terrain tires, or a bike carrier, visit: SAFARI SPARES
INTERIOR
The Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series has a spacious and practical cabin with a seating arrangement for five people. Each row has plenty of legroom and headroom. If you want luxury, we can get you the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series. The dashboard is covered in hard plastic for durability, and the seats are upholstered in fine fabric.
The interior is as basic as it could get. To add premium accessories like all-weather floor mats, leather seats, boot liner, cup holders, infotainment system, subwoofers, overhead console, center console organizer, a cooler box, or wind deflectors, you can visit: SAFARI SPARES
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PERFORMANCE
This is the part where enthusiasts have been waiting for. Unlike the Toyota LC 300 Series that is now powered by a V6 engine, under the hood of the Toyota LC 80 Series sits a 4.0 L inline-six Naturally Aspirated Petrol or 4.2 L inline-six Naturally Aspirated Diesel.
FINAL VERDICT
As much as the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series is no longer in production, it remains one of the most sought-after 4X4s in Kenya, owing to its reliability, durability, and off-road capability. To get a locally used LC80, it can cost between 2,000,000 and 4,000,000 Kenya shillings.
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