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BHP actually went lighter vehicles like Hilux that would pass safety rating tests, they also pulled bullbars off their vehicles because they were a safety hazard rather than a help.
These Landcruiser conversions must be to drive around Mining sites only I would have thought.....
After being scrapped in the USA after poor sales the Landcruiser is making a return with a turbo powered hybrid which is set to be released in 2024 so I presume that model would also make its way down to Aus which should please Landcruiser fanatics.

The 300 Series was never offered for sale in the US because it was considered too expensive for the market but the Lexus LX began appearing in showrooms in 2022.  However, at least one 300 Series has been spotted undergoing testing.  As there's currently an 18 month waiting list for 300 Series, Australian customers won't be happy if production is diverted to the US market.

The 2024 70 Series will continue the turbo diesel 4.5 litre V8 and 5 speed manual transmission combination but there will be an option for a 2.8 litre turbo diesel four cylinder with a six speed automatic transmission.

SEA has a lucrative deal to convert 8500 Landcruisers and Hi-Luxes to EV for the mining industry by 2028 ... and they have bullbars   

I believe there's little or no capacity to accommodate other customers.