LandCruiser 70 Series – We recently spoke to Sean Hanley from Toyota about the updates and availability. 
This chat was in late September and as we are going to print the news has come out about the dates for availability, what is available and pricing.
Sean, as always, was passionate, positive, direct, and refreshingly authentic when we chat.
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Highlights of the LandCruiser 70 Series release
Toyota Australia has announced pricing and specification for the upgraded range, with the venerable workhorse arriving in Australian showrooms in November priced from $75,600 plus on-road costs1 for the 76 Series WorkMate wagon.
- Upgraded LandCruiser 70 Series range arrives in local showrooms priced from $75,600 plus on-roads1
- Four-cylinder 2.8-litre engine mated to automatic transmission available across the line-up
- New exterior styling and equipment upgrades complement upgrades to 70 Series range
Along with enhancements to exterior styling, comfort and convenience features, and safety technology, the 70 Series introduces a six-speed automatic transmission for the first time, teamed to the tried-and-tested 1GD four-cylinder 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine which has also been upgraded to suit the hardcore usage required of a 70 Series engine.
LandCruiser 70 Series pricing1
| 1GD-FTV | 1VD-FTV | |
| 76 Series Wagon WorkMate | $75,600 | – |
| 76 Series Wagon GXL | $79,800 | $83,900 |
| 78 Series Troop Carrier WorkMate | $79,200 | $83,300 |
| 78 Series Troop Carrier GXL | $82,500 | $86,600 |
| 79 Series single cab chassis WorkMate | $76,800 | $80,900 |
| 79 Series single cab chassis GX* | $78,800 | $82,900 |
| 79 Series single cab chassis GXL | $80,900 | $85,000 |
| 79 Series double cab chassis WorkMate* | $79,300 | $83,400 |
| 79 Series double cab chassis GXL | $83,500 | $87,600 |
Options:
Premium paint: $675
*Front and rear differential locks: $1500
Notes
1 Manufacturer’s list price provided for media purposes only. Statutory charges or other on-road costs not included.
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