Toyota Australia has revealed full pricing and specifications for the updated LandCruiser 70 Series, and the range reaches showrooms in November 2023. The big change is a six-speed automatic transmission, offered across the whole line-up and paired to a revised 1GD-FTV four-cylinder 2.8-litre turbo-diesel.
Pricing starts at $75,600 plus on-road costs for the 76 Series WorkMate wagon. The full range covers nine variants across two engine options.
At a Glance
- A six-speed automatic arrives for the first time across the 70 Series range, paired with the 1GD 2.8-litre turbo-diesel making 150kW and 500Nm.
- The 1VD 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel (151kW/430Nm) stays on every variant except the 76 Series WorkMate.
- The redesigned front end gets circular LED headlights, a black mesh grille and heritage-inspired bonnet styling; the 76 Series wagon picks up Eclipse Black as a new colour.
- Every variant gets a 6.7-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster display and a revised centre console.
- Toyota Safety Sense now covers Downhill Assist Control, Road Sign Assist and Lane Departure Alert alongside the existing Pre-Collision System.
Toyota Australia's Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, said the automatic gearbox and four-cylinder engine would widen the model's appeal. "Introducing the new automatic transmission, four-cylinder powertrain to the LandCruiser 70 Series range will broaden its appeal even further, making it more accessible to a wider cross-section of customers than ever before," Mr Hanley said.
The 1GD engine picks up a run of mechanical upgrades for the conditions a 70 Series sees. You get a larger cooling fan diameter, an isolation crank pulley to cut serpentine belt load, a new oil pan, strainer and oil level sensor for better oil delivery on uneven ground, and a balance shaft to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. The six-speed auto is built up the same way, with a deeper oil pan, an optimised oil strainer intake position and a new oil catch tank. A transmission guard protects the oil pan. The breather hose sits at 900mm so water-crossing capability stays. A power/haul mode and a second start switch are included too.
The 3,500kg braked towing capacity carries over. So does the solid front and rear axle set-up, the ladder-frame chassis, the low-range transfer case, and locking front and rear differentials on GX and GXL grades. Payload reaches up to 1,380kg depending on the variant.
Inside, GXL grades swap the old 12V socket for two USB-C ports, and the 76 Series wagon adds a reversing camera. New steering wheel controls cover multimedia, active safety and voice recognition.
Here's the full pricing, plus on-road costs. 76 Series Wagon: WorkMate 1GD $75,600; GXL 1GD $79,800, V8 $83,900. 78 Series Troop Carrier: WorkMate 1GD $79,200, V8 $83,300; GXL 1GD $82,500, V8 $86,600. 79 Series single cab chassis: WorkMate 1GD $76,800, V8 $80,900; GX 1GD $78,800, V8 $82,900; GXL 1GD $80,900, V8 $85,000. 79 Series double cab chassis: WorkMate 1GD $79,300, V8 $83,400; GXL 1GD $83,500, V8 $87,600. Premium paint adds $675. Front and rear differential locks on WorkMate and GX single and double cab variants are a $1,500 option.
If you've been holding out for an automatic 70 Series, you can order one through Toyota dealers nationwide from November.
