The 79-series Landcruiser is as close to a no compromise 4WD you can find, but unfortunately the opposite seems true when it comes to cabin appointments. Let’s face it, with no factory cup holder to be found on the front passenger side even after decades of design incarnations, you could be forgiven for concluding Toyota gave up innovating on the platform long ago. This can be somewhat of a frustration, but does create fertile ground for the aftermarket to prove it’s worth.

One of the areas in which the 79-series is most woefully lacking is the audio department. With nothing but a pair of meek little 4-inch speakers and an ancient CD player source unit which looks to be plucked from a vehicle manufactured some 20 years earlier, it’s no surprise that purpose-built aftermarket speaker upgrade kits aren’t thin on the ground. Not all 79-series speaker upgrade kits are created equal though. They’re generally knocked together with glass and bog, rarely come close to matching the factory asthetics and at best offer a door wart into which you can install a larger speaker and grill. Needless to say, many can leave your ears and eyes wanting.

With over 50 years at the forefront of OEM and aftermarket mobile electronics, Alpine Electronics needs no introduction and are renounced for their industry leading design and innovative technologies. Alpine have answered the call for a properly resolved solution to the above mentioned problem that is not only able to make your ears, but also your eyes and even your other half, happier than ever.

The LC70 speaker upgrade kit was developed exclusively for the local market by Alpine Electronics Australia to tick all the requisite boxes. It provides space for installation of large 6x9-inch speakers in both the front and rear doors, and integrates a number of convenient necessities you won’t believe you even lived without. Front component speakers allow the tweeters to be placed high up on the dash for a taller and more spacious sound stage while co-axial speaker for the rear fill make installation a simple and straight-forward affair.

Formed from quality injection-moulded high-impact ABS coloured perfectly to blend with the factory plastics and integrating OEM style grill, these door pods are like no other and are as close to a premium factory integrated audio upgrade you will find. Perhaps best of all they incorporate suitably sized drink holders, device pockets and USB charging ports to keep them topped up at all times. Gobo puddle light door projectors featuring a stylish Alpine logo finish off the pods and add a touch of class to the whole ensemble.

The LC70 is available in two variations. The ALPINE-LC70-S69P features Alpine’s entry level Type-S series speakers and is designed to suit those simply after a sizable upgrade, while the ALPINE-LC70-R69P features Alpine’s premium Type-R series speakers and are aimed at offroad audiophiles who want to enjoy the very best sonic nirvana possible when traversing this fine nation of ours.

IMPORTANT NOTE: While installation instructions and templates are provided, the installation of this product is difficult and should only be carried out by highly experienced personnel.

Alpine’s premium sound upgrade for LC70 Series (Dual Cab) is the complete audiophile and lifestyle solution. The huge 6×9-inch S-Series speakers both front and rear not only sound great, but also provide clean and concise bass performance. Alpine’s LC70-S69P combines rugged looks with subtle design cues from the vehicle itself to create a factory-look product for the 21st century.

Avoid getting messy in the mud. Alpine’s puddle light is designed for all your outdoor adventures, illuminating the ground underneath and drawing attention at night. Never have to worry about muddy puddles again, as the ground will be lit up in style.

Without compromise, these flush-fit integrated speaker grilles have been engineered from a strong PC/ABS polymer blend ensuring high durability and abrasion resistance. A high-gloss black Alpine emblem adorns the grille, providing a striking contrast and premium finish to each door.

The on-board USB inputs sit discreetly yet elegantly within the speaker pod design, allowing up to 4 devices such as a tablet or smartphone to charge at any one time.

LandCruiser 70 Series never looked so good. The bold design of the tweeter housing fits into the top dash corners directly replacing the OEM dash trim panels, providing perfect integration with an OEM look. With the tweeters up on the dashboard, the sound image is up high where it should be and overall sounds incredible.

Alpine’s design for the LC70 Series integrates a number of convenient necessities. Meticulously designed to accommodate both large bottles and small cans, as well as maps, tablets and almost anything else that will fit. Alpine’s 70 Series speaker solution is ready for your next adventure.

These speakers adopt a 35mm voice coil and a precision neodymium magnet motor structure delivering extraordinary cone velocity for incredible linearity and powerful bass to get an exquisite listening and driving experience.

The S2 series rear speakers feature integrated 1″ Soft Dome Tweeters allow your music to come alive! Playing upper harmonics climbing all the way to 40kHz, these beautifully soft yet remarkably detailed tweeters are Hi-Res Audio Certified, bringing the studio to the vehicle with a level of nuance and authenticity not possible with traditional speakers.

The door woofer features an all-new glass fiber composite cone, which due to its directionally weaved construction is engineered to be far stronger than a traditional oval cone diaphragm. The resulting rigidity coupled to glass-fiber’s innate lightness results in highly controlled cone excursion producing excellent response and audio reproduction. 

Alpine’s patented H.A.M.R. (High Amplitude Multi-Roll) surround is now found on the S2-Series speakers. This proven technology increases excursion while maintaining accuracy and linearity. The multi-roll design allows an even unfolding of the surround, which creates incredible linearity and colorisation rejection.