Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series almost sold out
Buyers snap up last remaining V8 LandCruisers before new 300 Series arrivesSales of the 13-year-old Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series show no signs of slowing, increasing by more than 60 per cent year-to-date compared to 2020 – a year in which it was Australia’s fifth top-selling vehicle overall.
But the sales stampede looks set to change over the next few months as stock levels of the hugely popular 3500kg tow rated, off-road wagon dwindle.
The vast majority of Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series sales have been for top-spec VX and Sahara models, and both those model grades – and the limited-edition Sahara Horizon – are reportedly sold out at some dealers.
Indeed, only the GXL model has been available from showrooms since as far back as April 11, according to dealer sources.
Toyota Australia is remaining silent on remaining stock levels. However, it’s understood the factory is no longer manufacturing the current LC200, and the only remaining stock left in Australia is almost exclusively entry-level GXL model grades.
“Due to ongoing high demand there is limited supply of LandCruiser in our dealer network at the moment,” a Toyota spokesperson said.
“We recommend any customers interested in buying one should contact their nearest Toyota dealer to see what stock is available.”
Reports from Japanese media, including Best Car Web, claim that Toyota switched production to the new LandCruiser 300 Series in early May, which would match up with dozens of LC300s spied without camo recently in the Middle East.
The sales rush on the current Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series is being driven by customer desire to get the last turbo-diesel V8 engine, given Toyota’s next-gen 4x4 due in Australia later in the year will get a turbo-diesel V6.
Demand for tow-friendly and off-road vehicles is also being fuelled by Australians who continue to explore holiday destinations at home due to COVID-related restrictions.
If the sales rush continues, Toyota could find itself in the unenviable position of having no LandCruiser stock whatsoever in the coming months, ahead of the all-new model’s arrival in late 2021.
Toyota dealers are continuing to charge higher prices for the LandCruiser and private sellers are cashing in too, with asking prices of more than $200,000 for second-hand LC200s seen online.
Prices for the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series are expected to rise significantly above the current LC200 recommended retail prices spanning $80,996 to $124,396 (plus on-road costs).
Meanwhile, the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series workhorse range continues for the foreseeable future.
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