70 years ago the first Toyota Land Cruiser was launched to tackle the world's badlands. Originally known as the Toyota BJ and intended for military use, the four-wheel drive juggernaut quickly went on to earn an enviable reputation for its go anywhere capability and ultra-rugged construction. The Land Cruiser name was coined in 1954 as the model expanded into the civilian market and went head-to-head with the British Land Rover.
To celebrate this platinum anniversary, Toyota is offering a special Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition model that sports a host of interior and exterior features. Available only on the popular 79-series single and double-cab Land Cruiser variants, standout features include a heritage-inspired mesh radiator grille with 'TOYOTA' lettering, a heritage logo emblazoned across the front wings and a 70th Anniversary emblem under the exterior mirrors. Paint colours are limited to either Ivory White or Sand Beige.
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The Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition also offers increased utility thanks to the fitment of an inner load-bed protector, rubberised load-bed and a tubular rear step bumper with detachable tow bar. Finishing things off in rugged style is a tubular front steel bumper with an integrated winch – a valuable tool when off-roading.
Lift yourself up into the cabin and you will discover unique grey seat covers with 70th edition embroidery, Land Cruiser branded floor mats and a large touchscreen infotainment system equipped with navigation and Bluetooth. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported.
Pricing for the Land Cruiser 70th Anniversary Edition range is as follows:
79 single-cab 4.5 Diesel V8: R 889,700
79 double-cab 4.5 Diesel V8: R 943,100
Pricing includes a standard three-year/100,000km warranty.
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