Toyota has officially reopened orders for automatic versions of the LandCruiser 70 Series after a lengthy production pause, while introducing an AdBlue system across the range to meet tougher Euro VI emissions regulations.
For buyers who have been waiting, it’s welcome news. Toyota suspended orders for several 70 Series variants during 2025 as supply constraints continued to affect availability, particularly for the popular GXL Wagon automatic.
Now, customers can once again order automatic versions of the:
Manual buyers, however, will have to keep waiting. Toyota says the five-speed manual remains unavailable for the 76 Series GXL, 78 Series Troopcarrier and 79 Series Double Cab-Chassis, with no timeline yet provided for their return.
The biggest mechanical change is the introduction of an AdBlue system on the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine.
The system uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, injecting AdBlue into the exhaust stream to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and bring the LandCruiser 70 Series into line with Euro VI emissions requirements.
For owners, it means adding another fluid to the maintenance routine. AdBlue is widely available across Australia, but the vehicle will require periodic top-ups depending on driving conditions and usage.
Toyota has fitted a 20-litre AdBlue tank across the range.
On wagon, Troopcarrier and double-cab models, the filler is positioned above the front left guard beneath a lockable cap. Single Cab-Chassis models locate the filler between the cab and rear wheels on the left-hand side.
The addition of AdBlue hasn’t affected the engine’s outputs.
The 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel continues to produce:
Those figures remain unchanged despite the revised emissions hardware.
One downside of the update is a reduction in fuel capacity for the 78 Series Troopcarrier.
Previous models carried 180 litres of diesel, but the addition of the AdBlue tank means capacity has been reduced to 130 litres, bringing it into line with the rest of the 70 Series range… disappointing.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, John Pappas, said reopening orders reflects improving production.
“After pausing orders for certain LandCruiser 70 Series in 2025 to manage customer expectations around vehicle supply challenges, we are excited to say that order books are now back open.”
He also said the addition of the AdBlue system ensures the updated vehicles comply with the latest Euro VI emissions standards.
The reopening of automatic LandCruiser 70 Series orders is good news for buyers who’ve spent months waiting for Toyota to catch up with demand.
The addition of AdBlue won’t come as a surprise given tightening emissions regulations, and it’s now commonplace across many modern diesel 4WDs. The bigger talking point is the Troopcarrier’s reduced fuel capacity, which could make aftermarket long-range tanks an attractive option for serious tourers.
The remaining question is when manual variants will return. For now, buyers wanting three pedals will have to keep waiting.
