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A proposal to supply the Australian Army with V8-powered, six-wheel-drive Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series utes has been rejected. AEP Engineering’s Military Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (MLRV) based on the Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series was not accepted, despite being used by various Australian military units. The prototypes will be available for purchase through Pickles Auctions, including a 6×6 ambulance. Toyota has discontinued the turbo-diesel V8 engine for the LandCruiser 70 Series, shifting to a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine. The ADF is considering transitioning its vehicle fleet to electric power.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Mercedes-Benz.