The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 looks like it is stuck somewhere in the last century. However, the model is still produced and officially sold in select markets where durability and repairability are expected from an off-roader. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

In the Japanese domestic market, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is officially sold in the five-door AX version. The price starts at 4.8 million yen, which is approximately 14.1 million tenge at the current exchange rate. The model is still present in the current lineup on Toyota's website.

This is perhaps one of the most curious examples: Toyota not only keeps production of the old SUV for special orders but offers it to regular customers in the domestic market.

Australian Market

Australia is one of the main markets for the Land Cruiser 70. Here, the model is offered in several body styles, including Wagon, Troop Carrier, and single or double cab versions. However, Toyota Australia currently warns of high demand and long waiting times, and orders for one version have been temporarily suspended.

The last officially published starting price for the 70 series was 75.6 thousand Australian dollars excluding on-road costs. This is about 24.8 million tenge at the exchange rate at the time of writing. However, Toyota suggests checking the current price with a dealer before purchase.

UAE Market

In the UAE market, the Land Cruiser 70 is also officially sold. Toyota UAE currently offers the 4.0-liter version, with a starting price of 177.9 thousand dirhams, or approximately 22.8 million tenge.

For Kazakhstan, this market is particularly interesting, at least geographically: cars from the UAE regularly enter our market through private importers.

South African Market

Another important market for the "70" is South Africa. There, the Land Cruiser 70 is offered in Single Cab, Double Cab, and Station Wagon bodies. The starting price is 840.9 thousand rand, with the most expensive Station Wagon version costing 1.2 million rand.

This translates to approximately 24.3-34.7 million tenge. In 2026, Toyota expanded the offering with a 2.8-liter diesel and dropped the 4.5-liter V8 in pickups.

Why the Land Cruiser 70 Remains in Demand

Toyota retains the model's ladder frame construction and simple, utilitarian approach. Moreover, the company still positions the Land Cruiser 70 as a workhorse off-roader for tough conditions.

That is why it continues to be purchased decades after its debut. In Kazakhstan, the "70" is also well known, and its reputation is especially clear to those who have faced severe off-road conditions and know the value of being able to repair a vehicle far from civilization.

A paradox emerges: the Land Cruiser 70 looks technically and visually old-fashioned, but that is precisely what remains its main advantage. While most new SUVs are getting more electronics and comfort, Toyota continues to sell a vehicle originally created as a tool. Its engines do not impress with characteristics compared to modern turbo engines, but they are known for their simplicity and ability to digest fuel of far from ideal quality. For owners who drive far from big cities and service centers, such omnivorousness is sometimes more important than power and dynamics.

Earlier, Kursiv Avto reported on how a Toyota Land Cruiser 78 was turned into a home on wheels without modifications.