TOYOTA Australia has priced its upgraded and keenly anticipated LandCruiser 70 Sequence vary forward of the mannequin’s arrival this November.
Now supplied with the tried-and-tested 1GD-series four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine acquainted to the HiAce, HiLux and Fortuner ranges, the LandCruiser 70 Sequence line-up begins at $75,600 plus on-road prices (full pricing particulars beneath) and is obtainable as normal with a six-speed computerized transmission.
Worth rises for V8 fashions vary from $8300 to $8800, whereas the $71,000 plus on-road prices 76 Sequence WorkMate five-door wagon is now deleted from the line-up.
The LandCruiser 70 Sequence additionally sports activities exterior styling enhancements, new consolation and comfort options and upgraded security tools.
Characterised by LED headlights with computerized excessive beam, the up to date design of the ‘70’ additionally sees the addition of a brand new black mesh grille with “heritage impressed” bonnet and switch alerts, and darkish gray alloy wheels and over-fenders on 76 and 79 Sequence GX and GXL variants.
Additional, the 76 Sequence wagon vary is now obtainable with a brand new Eclipse Black paint hue becoming a member of the carry-over six colors already obtainable all through the vary. Metallic paint is a $675 possibility.
Inside, the updates lengthen to a bigger 6.7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with voice recognition and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4.3-inch digital instrument cluster show, and new-look instrumentation that remembers the FJ40 collection LandCruiser.
New multimedia and security help management buttons have been added to the steering wheel, whereas the console has been “redesigned with higher amenity” in thoughts. GXL grades acquire two USB-C ports which exchange the present 12-volt socket, whereas the 76 Sequence line-up provides a reversing digital camera.
Throughout the vary, an expanded suite of Toyota Security Sense applied sciences joins the vary, now providing downhill help management, highway signal help, and lane departure alert – the options be part of the present pre-collision system with autonomous emergency braking (AEB).
Toyota says the adoption of the four-cylinder engine for LandCruiser 70 Sequence comes with a number of mechanical upgrades which enhance cooling and reliability in “heavy-usage situations”.
The modifications embody the addition of a bigger diameter cooling fan and an isolation crank pulley to scale back the load on the engine’s serpentine belt.
A newly designed sump pan, strainer and oil degree sensor has additionally been launched, aimed toward bettering oil supply in “off-camber and hilly conditions”, whereas the orientation of the oil filter has been adjusted to go well with its new location.
Toyota says noise, vibration and harshness ranges have additionally been decreased because of the inclusion of a stability shaft. The unit delivers 150kW from 3000 – 3400rpm and 500Nm from 1600 – 2800rpm.
The Aisin-sourced six-speed computerized transmission fitted as normal throughout the LandCruiser 70 Sequence vary is likewise tailored to the applying with a deeper oil pan, optimised oil strainer consumption place, and new added oil catch tank.
The automated transmission now incorporates a energy/haul mode to “finest make use of the 70 Sequence’ full 3500kg braked towing capability”, whereas a second gear begin change can “assist pull the automobile out of sticky conditions”.
For the 70 Sequence, Toyota has additionally fitted an underbody guard for the transmission, whereas the breather hose has been raised to a top of 900mm to help water wading.
Toyota will proceed to promote the LandCruiser 70 Sequence with the venerable 1VD-series 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel on all variants bar the 76 Sequence WorkMate. The prevailing unit makes comparable energy to the newly launched four-cylinder (151kW at 3400rpm), however considerably much less torque (430Nm from 1200 – 3200rpm). It’s obtainable solely with a five-speed guide transmission.
The ‘70’ vary continues to characteristic strong entrance and rear axles, a sturdy ladder body chassis, a payload of as much as 1380kg, and a low-range switch case with obtainable locking entrance and rear differentials on GX and GXL grades (+$1500).
“For generations the LandCruiser 70 Sequence has supplied help for numerous Australians within the hardest situations the nation has to supply, because of its rugged sturdiness, sturdy towing and unparalleled off-road efficiency,” stated Toyota Australia vp of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley.
“Introducing the brand new computerized transmission, four-cylinder powertrain to the LandCruiser 70 Sequence vary will broaden its attraction even additional, making it extra accessible to a wider cross-section of consumers than ever earlier than.
“Together with the upgrades to security, comfort and styling, there has by no means been a greater time to personal a LandCruiser 70 Sequence.”
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Sequence pricing*:
76 Sequence Wagon Workmate (a) | $75,600 | New variant |
76 Sequence Wagon Workmate V8 | – | Discontinued |
76 Sequence Wagon GXL (a) | $79,800 | New variant |
76 Sequence Wagon GXL V8 | $83,900 | (+$8800) |
78 Sequence Troop Provider WorkMate (a) | $79,200 | New variant |
78 Sequence Troop Provider WorkMate V8 | $83,300 | (+$8350) |
78 Sequence Troop Provider GXL (a) | $82,500 | New variant |
78 Sequence Troop Provider GXL V8 | $86,600 | (+$8450) |
79 Sequence Single Cab WorkMate (a) | $76,800 | New variant |
79 Sequence Single Cab WorkMate V8 | $80,900 | (+$8350) |
79 Sequence Single Cab GX (a) | $78,800 | New variant |
79 Sequence Single Cab GX V8 | $82,900 | (+$8350) |
79 Sequence Single Cab GXL (a) | $80,900 | New variant |
79 Sequence Single Cab GXL V8 | $85,000 | (+$8350) |
79 Sequence Double Cab WorkMate (a) | $79,300 | New variant |
79 Sequence Double Cab WorkMate V8 | $83,400 | (+$8300) |
79 Sequence Double Cab GXL (a) | $83,500 | New variant |
79 Sequence Double Cab GXL V8 | $87,600 | (+$8400) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
