Manufactured by Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings, a renowned modifier and distributor of Toyota fleet vehicles, the GDJ76 brings a classic aura while embracing the demands of modern aid operations. Unlike its more urban counterparts, the GDJ76 is intentionally stripped of many creature comforts, trading automatic high-beam headlights, digital gauge clusters, and touchscreen interfaces for rugged reliability. In their place, it boasts Toyota Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) with manually locking hubs – a nod to the challenging terrains it’s destined for. The iconic white exterior and distinctive black snorkel are retained from the HZJ76, its passenger-carrying sibling.
Under the hood, the GDJ76 is powered by the 1GD-FTV engine, a 2.8-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The GDJ76’s major leap lies in its efficiency – with a 30 percent increase in fuel economy over the previous 1HZ six-cylinder engine, and a power boost from 129 to 201 horsepower. It also marks a 30 percent reduction in emissions, aligning with Euro4 standards, a crucial requirement for operating in the nations this humanitarian truck will serve.
