The all conquering 4WD workhorses of the legendary LandCruiser lineup are known as the 'LC 70 Series' and they've been re-energised from top to bottom. The lineup includes the 4x4 Turbo Diesel Cab Chassis, Troop Carrier and the all-new Wagon. The body's had a real workover, but it's under the bonnet where the real power play has kicked in. Here you'll find Toyota's first ever intercooled, turbo diesel V8 delivering a massive 430Nm of class-leading torque for more towing grunt.

Everything LandCruiser ever was, only better

These LandCruisers can power through the heaviest workloads both on and off-road without breaking a sweat. An all new 4-door wagon has been added to the range, so there are cabin layouts with seating for 2, 3, 5 or 11 depending on the body type and grade across the LC 70 Series Range. They come with no-fuss vinyl seats and mats, or you can move up the pecking order for alloy wheels, fabric trim, carpet and all the trimmings. What comes standard is that legendary go anywhere capability that has taken LandCruiser from the Snowy Mountains hydro scheme to the far reaches of the Australian outback and everything in between.

Supportive seating for the whole crew

The Workmate & GX comes with the ease of textured vinyl seats and vinyl floors for an easy wipe down after the dirty work’s done. GXL grade comes with the added comfort of fabric seating and carpeted floors.

Creature comforts

On the inside, LandCruiser 70-series is looking the goods and is now even easier to live with. Touches like the tidier ceiling headliner shows that this LandCrusier has moved ahead in more ways than one. The no nonsense dash layout has placed all the controls right where you need them. So you’ll notice sensible stuff like the blower unit integrated with the cooler unit on the passenger’s side, for easy access.

MP3-compatible CD player gives you more

The stereo system includes a CD player with the extended playing capacity of MP3 compatibility. This powerful unit pumps through 2 speakers in the Cab Chassis and 11 seater Troop Carrier, and 4 speakers in the Wagon and 5-seater Troop Carrier.

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Accidental Hero

The steering wheel is collapsible, should something nasty come in your way. Also, with the strength of a tough steel body, LandCruiser 70 models help protect you. Underneath that, a full steel chassis also makes for a strong, stable platform.

Seatbelts and child restrain measures

Even in the 11 seat troop carrier, all seat positions get seatbelts. For the younger apprentices, CRS (Child Restraint System) upper tether anchors are included on the 4-door Wagon in the rear header section, so fitting child seats is a snap. Up front, Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts come standard across the range for outer positions in the front cabin for greater safety.

4 Wheel disc brakes

Large, powerful disc brakes front and rear are ventilated for faster cooling and reduced fade, so LandCruiser pulls up quickly when the pressure’s on. A load sensing and bypass valve helps even up the brake balance to compensate for heavy vehicle loads and help prevent rear wheel lock-up.

Immobiliser comes standard

All models come standard with an engine immobiliser, which is welcome news for your insurance company, but not for intruders.

Rugged good looks

Up front the gutsy design treatment tells you that this is the latest generation of the LandCruiser legend. The bodywork is also wider to accommodate the bigger engine and the wider track. LandCruiser stands out from the pack with its protruding front fenders, a big front bumper that ties in just nicely with the new grille design and headlamps. And that sporty bonnet scoop gives away the fact that there’s an intercooler under the skin.

Come up for air

The air cleaner snorkel has been integrated to work in with the frontal design changes, so you can breathe easy when you think you’re getting in over your head.

GX & GXL treatments

Over fender flares set the GX and GXL models apart, while GXL only has fog lamps built into the front bumper for those drizzly days. Also part of the extras list for GXL, the grille and front bumpers really look the part with a touch of chrome. While the other LandCruisers get steel side steps, GXLs come with aluminum ones, to give you a leg up without weighing you down.

4.5 litre V8 that talks the torque

LandCruiser has more tow thanks to a quad cam, turbocharged and intercooled 4.5 litre Diesel V8 fitted as standard to every model in the range. A variable nozzle vane turbocharger ensures boost pressure continually adjusts in accordance with engine speed and other critical factors. So you have 151KW of power which is over 20% more than the 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel it replaces. As for torque, a big class-leading 430Nm of grunt is now available all the way from 1200–3200 rpm.

Durability and guts

For the first time in a Toyota engine, this V8 boasts an oil scavenging pump working in conjunction with the primary oil pump, for better lubrication. The crankshaft’s engineered from special high strength carbon steel for greater durability yet light weight, with balance weights added to reduce vibration. Even the pistons are now made of aluminium alloy for lighter weight and reduced friction, which improves engine efficiency.

Leaner running costs, cleaner emissions

LandCruiser puts advanced technologies to work, delivering more power from less fuel, returning 11.9L/100Km for Troop Carrier & Wagon and an impressive 11.5L/100Km for Cab Chassis models*. Direct injection improves fuel efficiency, roller rockers with needle bearings reduce internal friction, while water-cooled Exhaust Gas Recycling (EGR) helps reburn some of the exhaust gases. Little wonder this advanced V8 meets the strict Euro IV emissions standards, so LandCruiser will be as kind to the environment as it is to your hip pocket.

* Fuel consumption will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle condition and options/accessories. Source of fuel consumption data ADR81/01 combined cycle.

Transmission and suspension tricks

A 5-speed manual is fitted to all 70 series models, with a deep 2.488 low range that gives you more torque for towing or climbing. Smart thinking extends to a power steering system with a new, high capacity pump for easier manoeuverability. To help keep LandCrusier more manageable with less rock and roll, the front track is wider, and the front stabilizer bars have been beefed up for greater rigidity.

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* Recommended retail price excludes dealer delivery, statutory charges and optional extras.
^ These specifications are replacement of the lower grade specification.