Toyota Australia wait times drop to around three months as extra stock arrives
Toyota Australia says buyers of its most popular models should now wait around three months for a new car, as increased supply lands for the RAV4, HiLux, LandCruiser Prado and LandCruiser 300.
The company says the average wait for many of its models has fallen from three to six months to about three months. Extra bZ4X electric SUV stock is also part of the push.
How waits have changed
| Model | Earlier in 2026 | Now |
|---|---|---|
| Average across key models | Three to six months | Around three months |
| RAV4 | Three to five months mid-year | Around three months on popular grades, expected |
| HiLux | Varied by grade | Around three months on popular grades, expected |
| Prado and LandCruiser 300 | Longer on many grades | Improving with extra supply, grade dependent |
Toyota has not published an official model-by-model list, so the figures above for individual nameplates are expected averages. Specific grades, colours and accessory packs can still take longer, and low-volume variants are more likely to need a factory order.
Why supply has improved
Toyota said in the middle of the year that it expected supply to improve across its key models through the second half. Slower monthly RAV4 and HiLux sales earlier in 2026 also helped dealers catch up on orders. New arrivals in that period included the RAV4 plug-in hybrid and a performance hybrid version of the LandCruiser 300.
A record final quarter
With the extra stock, Toyota is aiming for a record-breaking fourth quarter. It is targeting more than 220,000 sales for 2026, roughly 20,000 short of its best ever year.
What buyers should do
Ask your dealer for a written delivery estimate for the exact grade and colour you want, and check whether an in-stock car could suit you. If you are weighing powertrains, our RAV4 hybrid versus PHEV comparison explains the trade-offs.
