Toyota Australia has reopened orders for automatic LandCruiser 70 Series variants, ending the pause that took the auto out of showrooms through 2025. Orders are open again across the 76 Series wagon, 78 Series Troop Carrier and 79 Series cab chassis, and the reason for the wait is now official: every MY26 70 Series gains an AdBlue system so the venerable 2.8 litre turbo diesel can meet the incoming Euro VI emissions rules for heavy duty vehicles.
At a Glance
- Automatic orders reopen for the 76 Series wagon, 78 Series Troop Carrier and 79 Series cab chassis
- New 20 litre AdBlue tank across the range for Euro VI compliance
- Engine unchanged: 150kW and 500Nm through the six speed auto
- Troop Carrier fuel capacity drops from 180 litres to 130 litres; manuals remain unavailable
The Urnieta LC76: bull bar, forged wheels, safari roof rack and rear window panel.
What Has Changed for MY26
The headline addition is a 20 litre AdBlue tank feeding a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, the same NOx reducing technology most modern diesels already run. On the 76 Series wagon, 78 Series Troop Carrier and 79 Series double cab the AdBlue filler sits above the front left guard, while single cab 79s carry it between the cab and the left rear wheel.
The 2.8 litre four cylinder turbo diesel itself is unchanged: 150kW, with 500Nm from 1,600 to 2,800rpm through the six speed automatic (manual variants remain rated at 450Nm).
The one genuine trade off lands on the Troop Carrier. To make room for the emissions hardware, the 78 Series fuel capacity drops from 180 litres to 130 litres, bringing it into line with the rest of the range. For remote touring Troopy owners that is a real hit to range, and worth factoring into any long range fuel planning.
The 79 Series double cab, also back on the automatic order books.
Manuals Are Still on Hold
The reopening covers the automatic only. The five speed manual remains unavailable on the 76 Series GXL wagon, the 78 Series Troop Carrier and the 79 Series double cab chassis for now, so three pedal buyers are still waiting.
The Cabin Carries Over, and That Is the Opportunity
The MY26 update is an emissions update. The interior is the same working grade cabin the 70 Series has worn since the 2023 facelift: durable, simple and ready to be made yours. That means the current 2023 onwards range of PVS interior upgrades carries straight over to a new MY26 build.
Inside Travis' 76 Series: PVS steering wheel kit and MK4 headunit.
If you have an MY26 arriving, the popular starting points are:
- 70 Series steering wheel upgrade kits: ADR compliant, airbag retained, with fitment split for pre facelift and 2023 onwards vehicles.
- 70 Series headunits: plug and play Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a custom 70 Series bezel.
- Urnieta interior range for the 76 Series: door cards, dashboard and trim upgrades to match the exterior.
Custom door cards in Travis' 76 Series build.
MORE: Complete Headunit Upgrade Guide for the Toyota 70 Series (2008-2026)
MORE: PVS Steering Wheel Upgrade vs Generic Aftermarket Kits: ADR, Airbag and Cost Compared
What AdBlue Means Day to Day
If this is your first AdBlue diesel: it is a urea based fluid injected into the exhaust to cut NOx emissions. The 20 litre tank will typically need topping up every few services depending on load and kilometres, it is available at most servos and parts stores, and the vehicle will warn you well before it runs low. It does not change how the engine drives, and power and torque figures are identical to the outgoing auto.
The Bottom Line
The 70 Series lives on. Toyota has spent the money to keep the 2.8 auto compliant rather than retire it, which is good news for anyone who relies on the platform. If you have been holding off on an order, the auto queue is open again, and when the truck lands, the full PVS 70 Series range is ready for it.
The 70 Series lives on.
