Toyota to update 70 Series LandCruiser range

Toyota has announced that not only will the 70 Series LandCruiser be with us for the foreseeable future, but it is set to gain an increase in both safety technology and payload capacity.

While it’s not yet clear if there will be any exterior or interior updates, Toyota has confirmed that from November 2022 we will see these key updates available.

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Starting with safety, the 70 Series pick-up and wagon range will receive pre-collision safety technology that is made up of autonomous emergency braking, as well as the addition of pedestrian and cyclist detection.

Safety features already found in the 70 Series from the last update include; anti-lock braking, traction control, vehicle stability control and hill-start assist. It’s still a basic workhorse, but is slowly being dragged into the future while staying true to its past.

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Speaking of workhorses, Toyota has told us that, thanks to some design refinements, the vehicle now has a GVM of higher than 3500 kilograms, taking the range from light into the medium goods category. Power output is said to remain the same, however, with the 4.5L V8 turbo-diesel, that produces 151kW and 430Nm, remaining in the 70 Series line-up.

Toyota Australia's Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, said Toyota was committed to providing LandCruiser 70 Series customers with greater flexibility and peace of mind.

"The upcoming changes are designed to ensure that the legendary LandCruiser 70 Series will continue to be available for the foreseeable future in the Australian market, where its popularity resulted in more than 13,900 sales last year," Hanley said.

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"The increase in GVM is sure to appeal to owners who use the 70 Series as a tool of trade or are seeking an even greater ability as a heavy duty recreational off-roader.

"Combined with heavy-duty suspension and 3,500kg towing capacity, these upgrades will enhance the versatility and rugged reputation for this legendary vehicle."

It’s been with us since 1984, and while it has evolved over those years, the 70 Series LandCruiser still on-sale today in Australia has largely stayed true to its heritage.

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Sure, the addition of the 4.5L V8 engine back in 2006 gave the ‘Cruiser some much welcomed grunt, the interior has been revised, and the front end received coil suspension back in the very late '90s, but the main ingredients have remained the same for this iconic recipe.

Further details will be confirmed closer to the launch of the upgraded 70 Series LandCruiser.