LandCruiser 70 Series Orders Are Back. Here's What Else Has Changed.

LandCruiser 70 Series Orders Are Back. Here's What Else Has Changed.

Toyota Australia has reopened orders for automatic LandCruiser 70 Series models, marking welcome news for customers who have been waiting to get behind the wheel of one of Australia's most trusted workhorses.

The return of automatic ordering for the 76 Series Wagon, 78 Series TroopCarrier and 79 Series Single Cab and Double Cab also brings one of the most significant updates to the current generation: the introduction of an AdBlue system to meet Australia's latest Euro VI emissions standards.

For some buyers, that's likely to raise a few questions.

But the reality is that these changes aren't about changing what the LandCruiser 70 Series is. They're about making sure it can continue doing what it's always done.

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Why Has Toyota Added AdBlue?

The biggest update to the latest LandCruiser 70 Series is the addition of an AdBlue system across the automatic 2.8-litre turbo-diesel range.

Its purpose is straightforward.

AdBlue works with the vehicle's exhaust system to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, allowing the engine to comply with Australia's latest Euro VI emissions regulations.

Just as importantly, it does this without changing the engine's performance.

The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel continues to deliver 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque in automatic models, so the towing, off-road capability and day-to-day performance owners expect remain unchanged.

Rather than being a new direction for Toyota, AdBlue is already used across other diesel models including the HiLux and LandCruiser Prado. Those vehicles have already demonstrated the technology in Australian conditions before it was introduced to the 70 Series.

For most owners, the practical difference is simply keeping another fluid topped up as part of normal ownership.

Why These Changes Matter

It's easy to look at updates like AdBlue or emissions compliance and focus only on what's different.

The bigger picture is why those changes have been made.

Australia's emissions standards continue to evolve, and manufacturers must ensure new vehicles comply with those requirements if they want to continue selling them.

For a vehicle like the LandCruiser 70 Series, that means adopting proven technology where necessary - not to change what the vehicle is capable of, but to ensure it remains available for the people who depend on it.

In practical terms, these updates allow Toyota to continue offering one of Australia's most capable work vehicles while maintaining the performance and durability buyers expect.

Orders Are Open Again

For many customers, the biggest takeaway is simple.

Automatic LandCruiser 70 Series models are once again available to order.

If you've been waiting for the opportunity to secure a 76 Series Wagon, 78 Series TroopCarrier or 79 Series Cab Chassis, Toyota's announcement means those order books are now open again.

While the LandCruiser 70 Series continues to evolve where it needs to, its purpose remains exactly the same: providing a dependable, capable vehicle for Australians who need a four-wheel drive they can rely on every day.

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