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News, launches and updates from PVS Automotive and the vehicles we build for.
70 Series
27 July 2026
VDJ79, HZJ75, GRJ76, GDJ: LandCruiser 70 Series model codes explainedEvery Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series wears a chassis code that tells you exactly what engine sits under the bonnet and what body it rides on. Here's how to decode them, ...
24 July 2026
LandCruiser 70 Series Around the World: Why No Two Markets Get the Same 70 SeriesAustralians tend to assume the whole world drives what we drive, but the LandCruiser 70 Series is really a family of ...
23 July 2026
Building an LC76 for Touring: Interior and Equipment PrioritiesThe 76 Series wagon is the family-friendly body in Toyota's 70 Series range, and with the right build order you get a...
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...
70 Series
10 July 2026
Best Head Unit for a 79 Series LandCruiser in Australia: A Buyer's Checklist for 2026Upgrading the head unit in a 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular mods in Australia, but not every unit fits or works the way you need. Here's a practical ...
9 July 2026
Reverse Camera for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Factory Gap and the Best Retrofit OptionsThe 70 Series LandCruiser has never come with a factory reverse camera, and on a long-wheelbase 79 Series ute the bli...
8 July 2026
N70 Hilux Upgrades: The Interior Guide for Australia's Favourite WorkhorseThe N70 Hilux served Australia from 2005 to 2015, but its cabin and lighting haven't aged as well as the drivetrain. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
16 May 2026
PVS Steering Wheel Upgrade vs Generic Aftermarket Kits: ADR, Airbag and Cost ComparedGeneric steering wheel kits replace your factory clockspring and airbag wiring. PVS kits keep them and are independen...
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...
70 Series
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 reliability, audio, touring and fitment.
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...
14 March 2024
PVS 6x6 for sale, $190,000 +GST (sold)A $300,000+ 6x6 conversion with a full cognac leather interior. Offered at $190,000 plus GST, now sold.
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...
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 t...
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...
70 Series
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 wait times that have blown out to unacceptable lengt...
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...
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, clarifyin...
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...
27 July 2026
VDJ79, HZJ75, GRJ76, GDJ: LandCruiser 70 Series model codes explainedEvery Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series wears a chassis code that tells you exactly what engine sits under the bonnet and what body it rides on. Here's how to decode them, ...
24 July 2026
LandCruiser 70 Series Around the World: Why No Two Markets Get the Same 70 SeriesAustralians tend to assume the whole world drives what we drive, but the LandCruiser 70 Series is really a family of ...
23 July 2026
Building an LC76 for Touring: Interior and Equipment PrioritiesThe 76 Series wagon is the family-friendly body in Toyota's 70 Series range, and with the right build order you get a...
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...
70 Series
10 July 2026
Best Head Unit for a 79 Series LandCruiser in Australia: A Buyer's Checklist for 2026Upgrading the head unit in a 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular mods in Australia, but not every unit fits or works the way you need. Here's a practical ...
9 July 2026
Reverse Camera for the LandCruiser 70 Series: Factory Gap and the Best Retrofit OptionsThe 70 Series LandCruiser has never come with a factory reverse camera, and on a long-wheelbase 79 Series ute the bli...
8 July 2026
N70 Hilux Upgrades: The Interior Guide for Australia's Favourite WorkhorseThe N70 Hilux served Australia from 2005 to 2015, but its cabin and lighting haven't aged as well as the drivetrain. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
16 May 2026
PVS Steering Wheel Upgrade vs Generic Aftermarket Kits: ADR, Airbag and Cost ComparedGeneric steering wheel kits replace your factory clockspring and airbag wiring. PVS kits keep them and are independen...
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...
70 Series
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 reliability, audio, touring and fitment.
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...
14 March 2024
PVS 6x6 for sale, $190,000 +GST (sold)A $300,000+ 6x6 conversion with a full cognac leather interior. Offered at $190,000 plus GST, now sold.
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...
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 t...
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...
70 Series
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 wait times that have blown out to unacceptable lengt...
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...
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, clarifyin...
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...