Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series sold out for two and a half years

Most new cars have waiting lists of between three and 14 months, but the iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series tops the lot with a queue that currently stretches beyond two years.

Proving that age is no barrier to success, the iconic Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series – which is now more than three decades old – has a waiting list of up to two and a half years.

Toyota dealers canvassed by Drive said, based on current production rates and forecasts, it will take more than two years to fulfill orders placed today.

However, Toyota dealers say they remain hopeful waiting times for the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series will be reduced once production ramps up in the coming year or so.

The current model – which dates back to the 1980s – is due to receive another round of safety upgrades by the end of this year, when new side-impact regulations come into force in Australia.

Toyota declined to comment on specific arrival timing for particular models, but issued this statement to Drive: “As a result of global supply challenges, Toyota Australia is experiencing longer wait times for new-vehicle deliveries across its range.

“Our focus remains on doing everything we can to get customers into their new Toyota vehicles as soon as possible.

“As the availability of supply is an evolving situation around the world, we continue to work closely with our global production team to secure the maximum possible number of vehicles for our local customers. 

“We are continuing to update our dealers as the situation evolves. Dealers are best placed to provide customers with the most up-to-date delivery information for their specific vehicle.

“We will continue to provide updates at: www.toyota.com.au/support/delivery-wait-times-availability.

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