Toyota Raises LandCruiser 70 Series Prices by $1300
Toyota Australia has increased prices across all LandCruiser 70 Series grades and body styles from 1 November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Trucks
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Toyota Australia has increased the price of every LandCruiser 70 Series grade and body style by $1300, effective 1 November 2026. The entry-level WorkMate wagon now starts at $76,900 before on-road costs, following an earlier pause in orders for manual variants.
Why it matters
Toyota Australia vice president of sales John Pappas attributed some price rises to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions laws. The change affects buyers of one of the brand's most established four-wheel-drive models.
The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine produces 150kW and 500Nm, with three-pedal variants offering 450Nm of torque. Toyota has not confirmed when manual orders will reopen or whether equipment has changed with the price rise.
The players
Toyota Australia
The Australian arm of Japanese carmaker Toyota, responsible for local sales and pricing of the LandCruiser 70 Series.
John Pappas
Vice president of sales at Toyota Australia who attributed some price rises to emissions laws.
The details
The increase applies to every LandCruiser 70 Series model, including the single-cab and double-cab chassis WorkMate variants, the cheapest Troop Carrier, and the top-spec GXL manual wagon. Toyota paused orders for manual variants earlier in 2026, while automatic versions remained available.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Toyota paused orders for manual LandCruiser 70 Series variants.
January 2025: Australia's NVES emissions standard came into effect.
1 November 2026: The $1300 price increase takes effect.
January 2027: Japanese LandCruiser 70 Series versions are due to be updated.
2030: The second phase of the NVES standard is scheduled to be introduced.
Roadmap
The price rise follows Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), in force since January 2025, which Toyota links to higher prices on some models. Further NVES phases are scheduled, with the second phase due in 2030.
Buyers of LandCruiser 70 Series models will pay $1300 more from 1 November 2026, with the entry-level WorkMate wagon starting at $76,900 before on-road costs. Anyone wanting a manual variant should check with dealers, as Toyota has not confirmed when orders will reopen.
The takeaway
Buyers planning a LandCruiser 70 Series purchase should budget for the higher list prices and confirm manual availability with a dealer before committing. Price changes linked to emissions rules may continue as later NVES phases take effect.
Further reading
Explore more Trucks coverage to see how four-wheel-drive pricing is shifting across the Australian market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The West Australian.
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