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News, launches and updates from PVS Automotive and the vehicles we build for.
70 Series
23 July 2026
Cabin First or Racks First: Where the 76 Series Touring Budget GoesA 76 Series touring build rarely stops at the number you wrote down, so the order you spend in decides what you get for the money. Buy the roof rack and the lights bef...
22 July 2026
70 Series Door Pods Explained: How to Get Real Audio Into a LandCruiser Work UteThe 70 Series LandCruiser is built to take a beating, but the factory audio is barely an afterthought. Door pods are ...
21 July 2026
Wireless steering wheel controls: how they work and why older 4WDs need themIf your pre-facelift 70 Series or N70 Hilux has no audio buttons on the wheel, or you've fitted an aftermarket rim an...
17 July 2026
70 Series V8 Discontinued: Will the V8 LandCruiser Become a Collectible?Toyota has ended V8 LandCruiser 70 Series production and final stock is now cleared. With AdBlue arriving across the ...
15 July 2026
AdBlue and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What It Is, Tank Size and Refill Costs ExplainedFrom MY26, every new LandCruiser 70 Series runs an AdBlue system to meet Australia's toughening emissions rules. Here...
13 July 2026
Aftermarket Steering Wheels in Australia: ADR, Airbag Rules and What 4WD Owners Need to KnowIf your 4WD left the factory with an airbag wheel, Australia's ADR rules decide which replacement wheel is road legal...
9 July 2026
Reverse Camera for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Factory Gap and the Best Retrofit OptionsOutside the 76 wagon from the late-2023 update on, the 70 Series LandCruiser has never come with a factory reverse ca...
7 July 2026
6x6 LandCruiser for Sale in Australia: What You Need to Know About 79 Series ConversionsThe 6x6 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most capable working vehicles ever built on Australian soil. Here's what ...
70 Series
7 July 2026
CarPlay and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What You Get From Factory, and How to Go WirelessApple CarPlay is standard in almost every new car, but the LandCruiser 70 Series only gained a wired version in late 2023 and has never offered wireless. Here's the fu...
28 May 2026
Complete Headunit Upgrade Guide for Toyota 70 Series (2009-2026)PVS MK4 head units fit the 76, 78 and 79 Series from late 2009 to 2026, in 9 inch and 12.1 inch sizes, and run Androi...
7 May 2026
How to Choose a Head Unit for the Toyota 70 SeriesA buyer's guide to upgrading your LandCruiser 70 Series head unit: operating system and connectivity, screen size, fi...
3 April 2026
LC70 Head Unit Comparison Guide (2026) | PVS MK4 vs Alpine, Kenwood and Android UnitsCompare the best LC70 head units for 2026. See how PVS MK4, Alpine, Kenwood and Android units stack up for reliabilit...
17 July 2025
Toyota Pauses Orders on LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon AutomaticToyota Australia has paused new orders on the LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon automatic from 17 July 2025, citing str...
6 December 2024
Toyota Adds Five-Speed Manual Option to LandCruiser 70 Series RangeToyota Australia has added a five-speed manual gearbox to the LandCruiser 70 Series lineup, available on the 76 Serie...
8 July 2024
V8 LandCruiser 70 Series Bows Out as Five-Speed Manual Confirmed for Four-CylinderToyota Australia has confirmed the end of V8 production for the LandCruiser 70 Series, and announced a new five-speed...
1 December 2023
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Gets New Four-Cylinder Auto, Retro Styling and Safety Tech for 2024Toyota Australia has revealed a heavily upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series range with a new 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo...
70 Series
13 October 2023
Upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series Arrives in November, Priced from $75,600Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the heavily updated LandCruiser 70 Series range, with the first deliveries due in November 2023 starting ...
2 August 2023
Toyota Unveils Upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series With Four-Cylinder Auto OptionToyota Australia has revealed a substantially upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series, with a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbodie...
29 July 2022
Toyota Pauses LandCruiser 70 Series Orders Amid Supply CrunchToyota Australia has stopped taking new orders for the LandCruiser 70 Series, citing severe supply constraints and wa...
11 May 2022
Toyota Boosts Safety and Payload for LandCruiser 70 Series in November 2022 UpdateToyota Australia is adding autonomous emergency braking to the LandCruiser 70 Series and lifting gross vehicle mass b...
2 February 2017
Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series Double-Cab GXL Named 4WD of the Year 2017The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis GXL has taken out the 4WD of the Year title for 2017, on the back...
25 October 2016
Toyota Overhauls LandCruiser 70 Series with Five-Star Safety and Engine GainsToyota Australia has overhauled the LandCruiser 70 Series range, with a five-star ANCAP safety rating for the single ...
29 June 2016
Toyota Corrects LandCruiser 70 Series Update Details: Trailer Sway Control Not IncludedToyota Australia has corrected its LandCruiser 70 Series update announcement, confirming trailer sway control won't b...
27 June 2016
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets Stiffer Frame, Euro 5 Engine and Safety Tech for Late 2016Toyota Australia has confirmed a significant upgrade to the LandCruiser 70 Series, due to arrive in the fourth quarte...
70 Series
25 September 2015
Toyota Corrects LandCruiser 70 Series Airbag Count in Safety Update AnnouncementToyota Australia has corrected its 23 September 2015 press release on LandCruiser 70 Series safety updates, clarifying how many airbags single cab variants get ahead o...
10 August 2012
Toyota Upgrades LandCruiser 70 Series With ABS, Double Cab and MoreToyota Australia has updated the LandCruiser 70 Series range with ABS brakes on every model, a new double cab body st...
3 August 2012
Toyota Launches LandCruiser 79 Series Double Cab in AustraliaToyota Australia has announced a new double-cab body style for the LandCruiser 70 Series, with the LC79 Double Cab go...
6 October 2009
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets Airbag-Compatible Toyota Genuine Bull BarsToyota Australia has released two Toyota Genuine bull bars for the upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series, engineered to work...
21 August 2009
Toyota Beefs Up LandCruiser 70 Series with Airbags and New Tech for 2009Toyota Australia has updated the seven-model LandCruiser 70 Series range with dual airbags, a revised audio system an...
18 March 2008
Toyota Launches Heavy-Duty Genuine Tray Body Range for LandCruiser 70 SeriesToyota Australia has a revised range of heavy-duty genuine tray bodies for LandCruiser 70 Series cab chassis models, ...
24 April 2007
Toyota Launches Genuine Bull Bar and Tray Bodies for Updated LandCruiser 70 SeriesToyota Australia has released a purpose-designed Genuine Bull Bar and a range of Genuine Tray Bodies for the restyled...
26 March 2007
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets V8 Turbo-Diesel and New Wagon Variant for 2007Toyota Australia has launched a significantly updated LandCruiser 70 Series, introducing the brand's first V8 turbo-d...
23 July 2026
Cabin First or Racks First: Where the 76 Series Touring Budget GoesA 76 Series touring build rarely stops at the number you wrote down, so the order you spend in decides what you get for the money. Buy the roof rack and the lights bef...
22 July 2026
70 Series Door Pods Explained: How to Get Real Audio Into a LandCruiser Work UteThe 70 Series LandCruiser is built to take a beating, but the factory audio is barely an afterthought. Door pods are ...
21 July 2026
Wireless steering wheel controls: how they work and why older 4WDs need themIf your pre-facelift 70 Series or N70 Hilux has no audio buttons on the wheel, or you've fitted an aftermarket rim an...
17 July 2026
70 Series V8 Discontinued: Will the V8 LandCruiser Become a Collectible?Toyota has ended V8 LandCruiser 70 Series production and final stock is now cleared. With AdBlue arriving across the ...
15 July 2026
AdBlue and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What It Is, Tank Size and Refill Costs ExplainedFrom MY26, every new LandCruiser 70 Series runs an AdBlue system to meet Australia's toughening emissions rules. Here...
13 July 2026
Aftermarket Steering Wheels in Australia: ADR, Airbag Rules and What 4WD Owners Need to KnowIf your 4WD left the factory with an airbag wheel, Australia's ADR rules decide which replacement wheel is road legal...
9 July 2026
Reverse Camera for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Factory Gap and the Best Retrofit OptionsOutside the 76 wagon from the late-2023 update on, the 70 Series LandCruiser has never come with a factory reverse ca...
7 July 2026
6x6 LandCruiser for Sale in Australia: What You Need to Know About 79 Series ConversionsThe 6x6 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most capable working vehicles ever built on Australian soil. Here's what ...
70 Series
7 July 2026
CarPlay and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What You Get From Factory, and How to Go WirelessApple CarPlay is standard in almost every new car, but the LandCruiser 70 Series only gained a wired version in late 2023 and has never offered wireless. Here's the fu...
28 May 2026
Complete Headunit Upgrade Guide for Toyota 70 Series (2009-2026)PVS MK4 head units fit the 76, 78 and 79 Series from late 2009 to 2026, in 9 inch and 12.1 inch sizes, and run Androi...
7 May 2026
How to Choose a Head Unit for the Toyota 70 SeriesA buyer's guide to upgrading your LandCruiser 70 Series head unit: operating system and connectivity, screen size, fi...
3 April 2026
LC70 Head Unit Comparison Guide (2026) | PVS MK4 vs Alpine, Kenwood and Android UnitsCompare the best LC70 head units for 2026. See how PVS MK4, Alpine, Kenwood and Android units stack up for reliabilit...
17 July 2025
Toyota Pauses Orders on LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon AutomaticToyota Australia has paused new orders on the LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon automatic from 17 July 2025, citing str...
6 December 2024
Toyota Adds Five-Speed Manual Option to LandCruiser 70 Series RangeToyota Australia has added a five-speed manual gearbox to the LandCruiser 70 Series lineup, available on the 76 Serie...
8 July 2024
V8 LandCruiser 70 Series Bows Out as Five-Speed Manual Confirmed for Four-CylinderToyota Australia has confirmed the end of V8 production for the LandCruiser 70 Series, and announced a new five-speed...
1 December 2023
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Gets New Four-Cylinder Auto, Retro Styling and Safety Tech for 2024Toyota Australia has revealed a heavily upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series range with a new 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo...
70 Series
13 October 2023
Upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series Arrives in November, Priced from $75,600Toyota Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the heavily updated LandCruiser 70 Series range, with the first deliveries due in November 2023 starting ...
2 August 2023
Toyota Unveils Upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series With Four-Cylinder Auto OptionToyota Australia has revealed a substantially upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series, with a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbodie...
29 July 2022
Toyota Pauses LandCruiser 70 Series Orders Amid Supply CrunchToyota Australia has stopped taking new orders for the LandCruiser 70 Series, citing severe supply constraints and wa...
11 May 2022
Toyota Boosts Safety and Payload for LandCruiser 70 Series in November 2022 UpdateToyota Australia is adding autonomous emergency braking to the LandCruiser 70 Series and lifting gross vehicle mass b...
2 February 2017
Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series Double-Cab GXL Named 4WD of the Year 2017The Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series double-cab chassis GXL has taken out the 4WD of the Year title for 2017, on the back...
25 October 2016
Toyota Overhauls LandCruiser 70 Series with Five-Star Safety and Engine GainsToyota Australia has overhauled the LandCruiser 70 Series range, with a five-star ANCAP safety rating for the single ...
29 June 2016
Toyota Corrects LandCruiser 70 Series Update Details: Trailer Sway Control Not IncludedToyota Australia has corrected its LandCruiser 70 Series update announcement, confirming trailer sway control won't b...
27 June 2016
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets Stiffer Frame, Euro 5 Engine and Safety Tech for Late 2016Toyota Australia has confirmed a significant upgrade to the LandCruiser 70 Series, due to arrive in the fourth quarte...
70 Series
25 September 2015
Toyota Corrects LandCruiser 70 Series Airbag Count in Safety Update AnnouncementToyota Australia has corrected its 23 September 2015 press release on LandCruiser 70 Series safety updates, clarifying how many airbags single cab variants get ahead o...
10 August 2012
Toyota Upgrades LandCruiser 70 Series With ABS, Double Cab and MoreToyota Australia has updated the LandCruiser 70 Series range with ABS brakes on every model, a new double cab body st...
3 August 2012
Toyota Launches LandCruiser 79 Series Double Cab in AustraliaToyota Australia has announced a new double-cab body style for the LandCruiser 70 Series, with the LC79 Double Cab go...
6 October 2009
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets Airbag-Compatible Toyota Genuine Bull BarsToyota Australia has released two Toyota Genuine bull bars for the upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series, engineered to work...
21 August 2009
Toyota Beefs Up LandCruiser 70 Series with Airbags and New Tech for 2009Toyota Australia has updated the seven-model LandCruiser 70 Series range with dual airbags, a revised audio system an...
18 March 2008
Toyota Launches Heavy-Duty Genuine Tray Body Range for LandCruiser 70 SeriesToyota Australia has a revised range of heavy-duty genuine tray bodies for LandCruiser 70 Series cab chassis models, ...
24 April 2007
Toyota Launches Genuine Bull Bar and Tray Bodies for Updated LandCruiser 70 SeriesToyota Australia has released a purpose-designed Genuine Bull Bar and a range of Genuine Tray Bodies for the restyled...
26 March 2007
LandCruiser 70 Series Gets V8 Turbo-Diesel and New Wagon Variant for 2007Toyota Australia has launched a significantly updated LandCruiser 70 Series, introducing the brand's first V8 turbo-d...