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Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

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time7 days ago

  • Automotive
  • The Advertiser

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with "more certainty around delivery times for existing orders". "We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly," said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. "We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands." The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has "good supply" of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years "or never" for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. "Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range," said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only. MORE: Explore the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series showroom Content originally sourced from: The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with "more certainty around delivery times for existing orders". "We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly," said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. "We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands." The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has "good supply" of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years "or never" for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. "Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range," said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only. MORE: Explore the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series showroom Content originally sourced from: The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with "more certainty around delivery times for existing orders". "We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly," said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. "We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands." The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has "good supply" of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years "or never" for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. "Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range," said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only. MORE: Explore the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series showroom Content originally sourced from: The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with "more certainty around delivery times for existing orders". "We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly," said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. "We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands." The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has "good supply" of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years "or never" for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. "Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range," said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only. MORE: Explore the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series showroom Content originally sourced from:

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

7NEWS

time7 days ago

  • Automotive
  • 7NEWS

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with 'more certainty around delivery times for existing orders'. 'We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly,' said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. 'We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands.' The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has 'good supply' of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years 'or never' for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. 'Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range,' said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only.

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause
Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

Perth Now

time7 days ago

  • Automotive
  • Perth Now

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series hit with another order pause

The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it's pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with 'more certainty around delivery times for existing orders'. 'We know in the past, particularly through the COVID-19 pandemic and during the global semi-conductor supply shortage, vehicle supply challenges caused a degree of frustration with our customers with wait times for delivery of new vehicles being extended significantly,' said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'We never want to be the cause of that frustration again so together with our dealer network, we are committed to carefully managing any supply issues to provide complete transparency for customers when issues outside our control arise. 'We continue to work with our parent company in Japan to optimise production and supply levels of all Toyota vehicles to ensure we can deliver and satisfy Australian customer demands.' The rest of the range is unaffected, and Toyota Australia says it has 'good supply' of all other LC70 variants. It even says certain variants are in stock for immediate delivery, or with a maximum wait of between two and four months for new orders. That's a far cry from the supply situation for the old V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Toyota Australia paused orders for the V8 LC70 in July 2022, before closing them for good midway through 2024 as it worked to clear a significant back-order bank. At one point, dealers were quoting wait times of four years 'or never' for the venerable V8. All LandCruiser 70 Series variants now come standard with a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine as seen in the HiLux and Prado, first made available here in late 2023. This brought an automatic transmission to the 70 Series for the first time (a six-speed unit as standard), and a five-speed manual – like that matched to the now-defunct 4.5-litre turbo-diesel V8 – didn't become available until late 2024. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Since we launched the new four-cylinder LandCruiser 70 Series in late 2023, we have seen its appeal grow for Australian customers with strong demand across the entire range,' said Mr Hanley. It's a wide range, too. The top GXL trim is offered in Wagon, Troop Carrier and Double Cab Chassis body styles with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The base WorkMate trim can be had with a manual or auto in either Troop Carrier or Double Cab Chassis configurations, while the WorkMate wagon and WorkMate, GX and GXL Single Cab Chassis variants are auto-only. MORE: Explore the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series showroom

Toyota Unveils ‘First-Ever' Performance Hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series
Toyota Unveils ‘First-Ever' Performance Hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series

Man of Many

time22-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • Man of Many

Toyota Unveils ‘First-Ever' Performance Hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series

By Somnath Chatterjee - News Published: 22 June 2025 |Last Updated: 21 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 3 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Toyota has announced a new LandCruiser 300 Series with a powerful one-motor hybrid powertrain . . The automaker claims this will be the ' most powerful LandCruiser to date '. '. The first-ever performance hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in H1, 2026 . . Further details on the new LandCruiser will be made available closer to its Australian introduction. The most powerful LandCruiser ever is headed Down Under. Toyota has announced that the much-loved LandCruiser 300 series is getting a major upgrade, confirming that for the first time, it will be available with a one-motor hybrid powertrain instead of the traditional diesel engine. That's right, come early next year, you can expect to see a LandCruiser hybrid hit the road with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 engine paired alongside a large electric motor. The big off-roader's watershed moment marks a significant step in Toyota's continued electrification strategy, with the brand outlining plans to offer customers a 'mix of powertrain technologies to support their varied lifestyles'. Hybrids are not new to the Toyota brand, having first appeared in October 2001 with the introduction of the Prius to Australia. This time around, however, the brand is introducing the technology on its flagship off-road model. 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series GXL Model Interior | Image: Toyota Australia Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid According to Toyota, the parallel hybrid configuration means that both the engine and the motor can power the wheels either together or separately. In terms of the numbers, the petrol hybrid LandCruiser comfortably sails past its diesel sibling with figures of 341kW/790Nm vs 227kW/700Nm on the diesel model. Harnessing all that power is a standard 10-speed automatic, paired with a four-wheel drive system with a low-range transfer case. As Toyota Australia vice president sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley revealed, the new hybrid configuration not only continues the brand's electrification journey, it also makes this LandCruiser the fastest iteration ever released. 'For decades, Australians have trusted the LandCruiser to get them to the furthest reaches of the country and back again – it is synonymous with Australian outback touring thanks to its incredible capability and dependability,' Hanley said. 'We have always said that Toyota aims to offer the right powertrains to suit our customers, and we are excited to introduce the first performance hybrid LandCruiser next year, which will offer a level of capability never before seen on our flagship four-wheel drive.' Also, the hybrid powertrain will add more refinement and greater touring range, with an efficiency of about 10.9 km based on the specs of the model available in the UAE market. Details will be revealed for the Australian market close to the launch. 2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid Revealed | Image: Toyota Australia Hybrid LandCruiser Release Information Set to arrive by the first half of 2026, the LandCruiser's performance hybrid powertrain has been extensively tested across the world's harshest environments to match the capability and rugged nature of the LandCruiser moniker. The performance hybrid LandCruiser 300 Series is clearly aimed at the Nissan Patrol, which in turn will come later next year with a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. It seems that the new battleground for these SUVs is combining petrol power with electrification of some sort as carmakers look to maintain the rugged appeal of these beasts while expanding their appeal to cater to a wider market.

ProStrategy to create 75 tech jobs in Dublin and Cork
ProStrategy to create 75 tech jobs in Dublin and Cork

RTÉ News​

time12-06-2025

  • Business
  • RTÉ News​

ProStrategy to create 75 tech jobs in Dublin and Cork

Irish technology solutions firm ProStrategy plans to double its Irish workforce with 75 new roles in business analysis, software engineering, and solution consultancy over the next five years. The company - based in Dublin and Cork - is 40 years in business this year. Its clients include Primark, PTSB, CityJet, Tennants, Payzone, Heineken, Ecco shoes, Gem and McCauley Pharmacies. Founded in 1985, ProStrategy provides business management software solutions to a range of small, medium and international businesses aimed at improving their enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer engagement, data analytics and AI, and overall operational performance. Sean Hanley, Commercial Director at ProStrategy, said the dawn of AI agents will bring change to how a typical Irish business operates, making software smarter, more proactive, and far easier to use. "Instead of manually updating systems or chasing reports, business leaders can expect AI to handle routine tasks such as data entry and even suggest actions in real time. This shift means less time spent on admin and more focus on growth, strategy, and customers. We're committed to helping Irish businesses stay ahead as this new era of intelligent tools becomes the norm," Mr Hanley said.

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