Australia Still Loves This Old Toyota, So The Land Cruiser 70 Is Back

The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series has been around since the 1980s, and Australians still can't seem to get enough of it. After roughly a year with the order books closed, Toyota is selling the old-school off-roader again. This time, it has received a few changes to keep its diesel engine on the right side of emissions rules.

The big update is a new 20-liter AdBlue tank for the 2.8-liter turbo-diesel. The system injects urea into the exhaust to cut nitrogen oxide emissions and helps the engine meet Australia's Euro 6d standard. Depending on the body style, the AdBlue filler sits either on the front left fender or between the cab and rear wheels.

Power hasn't changed. The 2.8-liter four-cylinder still produces 201 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. For now, though, the returning 70 Series is only available with a six-speed automatic. Toyota says the five-speed manual remains “unavailable for the time being” on the 78 Series, 79 Series double-cab chassis, and 76 Series GXL. That wording leaves the door open for its return.

The 78 Series Troopcarrier gets one more change. Its fuel tank has shrunk from 180 liters to 130 liters, bringing it in line with the rest of the 70 Series range. The current 2.8-liter diesel comes from the Hilux and replaced the much-loved 4.5-liter turbo-diesel V8, which disappeared in mid-2024.

The carmaker says orders were paused in 2025 because of supply issues and are now open again. The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 may be old, slower, and far less fancy than a modern Land Cruiser, but Australia clearly isn't ready to let it retire yet.