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About the Toyota LandCruiser 70
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 is classified as a Double Cab Chassis currently on sale in Australia as part of the GDJL79R generation, starting from $0 MLRP for the LC79 WORKMATE + DIFF LOCKS and topping out at $86,600 for the LC79 GXL.
There are 40 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in October of 2024. The LandCruiser 70 is built in Japan and is available with Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection , equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to four-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to four-wheel-drive & Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to four-wheel-drive.
The LandCruiser 70 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Price
4d Wagon
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LC76 WORKMATE | $74,000 | $74,000 |
| LC76 GXL + DIFF LOCKS | $78,100 | $82,200 |
C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LC79 WORKMATE | $75,900 | $80,000 |
| LC79 GX | $77,900 | $81,900 |
| LC79 GX + DIFF LOCKS | $79,400 | $83,400 |
| LC79 GXL | $80,000 | $84,000 |
Double C/chas
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LC79 WORKMATE | $78,400 | $82,400 |
| LC79 WORKMATE + DIFF LOCKS | $79,900 | $83,900 |
| LC79 GXL | $82,500 | $86,600 |
Troopcarrier
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LC78 WORKMATE (2 SEATS) | $77,600 | $81,600 |
| LC78 GXL | $80,800 | $84,800 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Specs
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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Dimensions
1955mm
1800mm
4865mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Safety Rating
The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range comes with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Lane depature alert
- Traffic sign recognition
The 76 Series Wagon gains a reversing camera.
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota LandCruiser 70
The most fuel efficient Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC79 WORKMATE + DIFF LOCKS with a 5 Speed Manual which is powered by a Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection and uses 9.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Toyota LandCruiser 70 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| LC76 GXL + DIFF LOCKS | Diesel | 9.6 L/100km |
| LC76 WORKMATE | Diesel | 9.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Toyota LandCruiser 70?
All Toyota LandCruiser 70’s need servicing every 6 Months months or 10,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 drive?
Our expert take on Toyota LandCruiser 70 drivability.
The 1VD-FTV 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel is still available in the updated LandCruiser 70 Series. It’s offered on almost every single variant, apart from the entry-level 76 Series Wagon WorkMate, which can only be had with the new 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel.
LandCruiser 70 Series models with the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine are $4100 cheaper than ones equipped with the 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel engine.
Automatic transmission-equipped models feature a power/haul mode, as well as a second start switch which starts the vehicle in second gear for better traction.
A transmission guard adds extra underbody protection for the oil pan, while the breather hose has been raised to 900mm to assist water crossing performance.
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Options
Options list for the Toyota LandCruiser 70
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Toyota LandCruiser 70 variants on the official website, and within the official Toyota LandCruiser 70 specifications page.
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Colours
What colours are available for the Toyota LandCruiser 70
The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- French Vanilla
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Merlot Red
- Sandy Taupe
- Midnight Blue
- Eclipse Black (76 Series Wagon only)
Premium paint costs an additional $675.
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota LandCruiser 70?
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Toyota LandCruiser 70 FAQs
The cheapest Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC79 WORKMATE + DIFF LOCKS that starts from $0.
The most expensive Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC79 GXL that starts from $86,600.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota LandCruiser 70 is 3500Kg offered by the following variants
- LC79 WORKMATE + DIFF LOCKS
- LC79 GXL + DIFF LOCKS
- LC78 GXL + DIFF LOCKS
- LC76 GXL + DIFF LOCKS
- LC76 WORKMATE
- LC79 GX + DIFF LOCKS
- LC79 WORKMATE
- LC79 GX
- LC78 WORKMATE (2 SEATS)
- LC79 GXL
- LC78 GXL
The largest Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC78 GXL + DIFF LOCKS which measures 1800mm wide, 5245mm in length and sits 2115mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC78 GXL which has 151kW of power from its Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection engine.
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota LandCruiser 70 is the LC78 GXL which weighs 3510 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota LandCruiser 70 uses diesel.