Toyota LandCruiser deliveries delayed
First customer deliveries pushed back as waiting list for new 300 Series stretches out to seven monthsToyota Australia has confirmed that first customer deliveries of the new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will be delayed due to the COVID-related factory closure in Japan until at least the end of September.
The first batches of new LandCruisers for Australia have arrived at holding yards in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (pictured below) ahead of Toyota’s official launch, which had been planned for October.
First customer deliveries were expected to take place around the same time, but now Toyota says it will have enough stock only to supply dealer demonstrator vehicles for customer test drives where COVID restrictions permit.
No timeframe has been provided for first customer deliveries and carsales understands the waiting list for new orders now stretches out to about seven months following unprecedented demand.
As of early August, when it announced drive-away prices starting at almost $100,000, Toyota Australia had received more than 12,000 expressions of interest in the new LandCruiser.
“As previously advised, LandCruiser production in Japan has been halted for part of August and most of September due to COVID-19 restrictions in Southeast Asia that have led to parts shortages,” said Toyota Australia in a statement this afternoon.
“However, a limited number of vehicles will be in dealerships as demonstrator models nationally from early October, giving our valued customers the opportunity to experience the new LandCruiser first-hand, including through [sic] test drives as permitted.
“Toyota Australia is continuing to work closely with our global production team to provide the latest information for dealers and to support our customers.
“Our dealers are contacting customers who have placed orders for the new LandCruiser 300 to update them on developments regarding their vehicle.
“Due to this evolving situation, Toyota will continue to provide updates as global production is confirmed.
“Toyota sincerely apologises to customers for any inconvenience caused."
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