Where brand new LC70 Hardtops actually come from:
1. Toyota Tanzania Ltd - Official distributor
Origin: Japan
Toyota only manufactures the 70 Series Hardtop in Japan. Specifically at the Yoshiwara plant + Tahara plant. Toyota Tanzania imports them straight from Japan and specs them for Tanzanian fuel + terrain.
2. Dubai Exporters - Dubicars listings
Origin: Japan
Dubai doesn’t manufacture Toyotas. Those “2025 LC76/LC78” on
Find New & Used Cars for Sale - Prices, Reviews, and Latest Auto News | DubiCars are built in Japan, then exported to Dubai dealers for re-export. Dubai is just a hub. Same with BE FORWARD - they source zero-mile/brand new LC70s from Japan and ship to Dar.
3. Car Junction Tanzania + Land Cruiser Tanzania
Origin: Japan
Both advertise “Japanese-made Land Cruisers sourced directly from Japan”. They handle import + clearing for you.
Key detail: Toyota doesn’t make LC70 Hardtops anywhere else
Unlike the Land Cruiser 300 or Prado which are made in Japan + other plants, the 70 Series Hardtop/Pickup is
Japan-only production. That’s why everyone calls it “Japanese-made” and why the quality/durability rep is so strong.
Exceptions to watch for:
- RHD vs LHD: Japan builds both. TZ uses RHD. Dubai exports both RHD + LHD.
- Spec differences: Dubai often has petrol V6 4.0L + 2.8L diesel auto. TZ official gets 4.2L diesel manual 1HZ because of local fuel quality.
So: Factory = Japan. Port of export = could be Japan, Dubai/Jebel Ali, or UAE if buying from an exporter.