For a while (1987 until at least 1990) the BJ73 hardtop was available in the Portuguese, Italian and Spanish markets with a VM five-cylinder HR588 2.5-litre turbodiesel[4] — the "B" prefix was applied because the first four-cylinder diesel 70 series came with the 3B.

Toyota also manufactured lighter duty versions that shared the 70 Series designation from 1985 to 1996 and were marketed in various parts of the world initially as the Bundera,[citation needed] or Land Cruiser II and later as the Prado.

2007: The facelifted 70 Series began production in January for market release in late February / early March 2007.

For the first time a higher GXL specification level was also introduced in some markets for the cab-chassis and wagon variants.

This specification level added numerous additional comfort and safety features never previously seen on commercial series Land Cruisers.

In 2007 they were made in Venezuela the 50th anniversary version, came with bumper, gasoline bottle, rear blockers, winch, stirrups.

2014: Toyota introduced the 4-door wagon GRJ76 and double-cabin GRJ79 pickup body in the Japan market as a limited-edition '30th Anniversary' Series 70 for a 12-month run.

2015: The Land Cruiser 70 started production by Salvador Caetano in Ovar, Portugal in an updated version from mid 2015 onwards for export to the African market, Morocco in particular.

The Land Cruiser 76 wagon was reintroduced earlier taking advantage of these safety improvements, in early 2021 it accounted for more than half of 70 series Australian private sales.

[14] Incandescent headlights were replaced with LED units, and the combination meter was changed to a 40-series inspired look, with an additional 4.2 inch colour multi-information display.

With the exception of a few light-duty models that evolved into the Prado, all 70 Series Land Cruisers have solid leaf-sprung rear axles.

Also beginning in 1999 the rear leaf springs were extended to allow for greater wheel travel (articulation) and increased ride comfort.

Regardless of the engine, a 5-speed manual transmission delivers power to a part-time four-wheel-drive transfer case with high and low range.

The suspension, interior and basic layout of these models are nearly identical to the more famous longer wheelbase 75 series Land Cruisers, but the frame and body is much shorter.

They can be found in Japan, Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and South America.

The short-wheelbase models are not quite as common in Australia, but they are very popular in the homeland of Japan, where compactness and rugged 4x4 are a welcome combination.

It was sold through Toyota Industrial Sales Canada, represented by vendors in Saskatoon, Sudbury, North Bay, and Quebec.

In 1999, UK-based engineering company Jankel entered into a collaborative venture with the King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau of Jordan ("KADDB").

The Land Cruiser 79 chassis base was chosen as it is: common in most countries worldwide; not overly reliant on electronic management systems; mechanical components are of a basic design, enabling field repairs with standard automotive parts; a high-chassis weight loading capability; resulting in a vehicle which could be sustained in-field over long periods in remote areas, with limited or no support.

There are options for: two stretchers in the rear for medical evacuation; medium range (1,500 km, 930 miles) and commando variants.