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Taupe Taipan Flat-Bottom Leather Steering Wheel for Toyota | Plug & Play OEM Upgrade
4.9 / 5
⭐ Best Seller
4,500+ Aussie rigs upgraded
Ships June–July 2026 — Limited batch · Secure your spot now
12-Month Warranty
30-Day Returns
24/7 Live Chat
MEDIA CONTROL KIT — Not Added
Without Kit
My Toyota already has steering wheel controls
$995
+ Media Control Kit
Add volume, track & phone controls to my wheel
$1,195
Not sure if you need the kit? — Tap to find out
✔ My Toyota already has buttons on the steering wheel
Volume, skip, phone — already there. The new wheel plugs straight in and every button works exactly as before. No kit needed.
→ Choose Without Kit · $995
✔ My Toyota has no steering wheel buttons at all
The kit adds volume, track and phone controls to your wheel for the first time. Works with Rugged Customs, Sony, Alpine, Kenwood and most Android head units. No rewiring of the rest of the car.
→ Add the Kit · $1,195
✔ I don't need steering wheel controls
Skip it. The wheel is identical either way — save the difference.
→ Choose Without Kit · $995
AUD inc. GST · Ships June–July 2026
🛡 12-Month Warranty
📍 Full tracking · Insured
💬 24/7 Live Chat
$200.00 off
$995.00 AUD $1,195.00
Add Steering Control Wiring Kit (+$200)

📅 How pre-order works

✔ Secure your allocation now at the pre-order price ($995)
✔ Dispatches June / July 2026 — orders ship in the sequence they're placed
✔ Previous batches sold out before arrival — don't wait and miss out
✔ Full payment now, tracked dispatch notification sent when it ships
✔ 30-day returns and 12-month warranty apply from dispatch date

Your factory steering wheel was designed to be inoffensive. The Taupe Taipan wasn't.

Full core replacement, hand-stitched leather, flat-bottom design. Every button, airbag and control carries over exactly. The cabin looks and feels transformed from the first drive.

What makes it different

🏆 Full core replacement — not a cover A complete steering wheel, not a leather wrap or slip-on cover. It feels like it came from a premium factory option — because it's built to that standard.
🛡 Factory airbag retained — always Your factory airbag transfers directly into the Taupe Taipan using the original connectors. Horn, cruise control and all existing buttons remain fully functional. Nothing is lost.
✋ Hand-stitched leather — flat-bottom design Premium leather with a tactile grip that improves the longer you drive. Flat-bottom creates more leg clearance on entry and exit, and gives the cabin a more purposeful, modern feel.
🔌 Plugs straight into your factory column No cutting, no coding, no rewiring. Bolts directly onto your steering column using the factory connection. 30 to 45 minutes start to finish with basic tools.
🇦🇺 Built for real-world use Reinforced internal core. UV and heat resistant leather. Factory-grade connectors. Built for daily driving, long touring trips and off-road use.

Which option do you need?

STANDARD — $995
For vehicles that already have factory steering wheel media controls (volume, skip, call).
✔ Plug-and-play — connects directly to existing controls
✔ All buttons work exactly as factory
✔ No extra parts needed
WITH MEDIA CONTROL KIT — $1,195 · ADDS CONTROLS TO ANY TOYOTA
For vehicles that didn't come with factory steering wheel controls — this kit adds them.
✔ Includes new clock spring + pre-wired harness
✔ Adds volume, skip and call controls to the wheel
✔ Compatible with Rugged Customs head units, Sony, Alpine, Kenwood and most Android systems
✔ No splicing — plug-and-play install

Not sure which you need? Send us your vehicle year and model via live chat — we'll confirm in minutes before you order.

📝 Before you checkout

Add your vehicle make, model and year in the order notes at checkout. This ensures you receive the correct fit and components for your specific vehicle.

Confirmed fitment

✔ FITS ALL TOYOTA MODELS WITH STANDARD HUB
✔ LandCruiser 70 Series (2009–2026)
✔ LandCruiser 200 Series
✔ Hilux N60 / N70 / N80
✔ Prado 120 / 150 Series
✔ Fortuner · FJ Cruiser · Tundra
✔ Many other Toyota models

Factory airbag and horn are always retained. Not sure about your specific variant? Chat with us before ordering.

What's in the box — everything included

✔ Taupe Taipan steering wheel (fully assembled)
✔ Plug & play wiring loom
✔ Media control kit — clock spring + harness (if selected)
✔ Step-by-step installation guide

Install — 30 to 45 minutes

1
 Disconnect battery and remove factory steering wheel — unclip and unbolt.
2
 Transfer your factory airbag into the Taupe Taipan — direct swap, same connectors.
3
 Connect the wiring loom — plugs directly into your factory harness, no splicing.
4
 Bolt onto the column, reconnect battery, test all controls.
5
 Done. Wait for dispatch — then enjoy what your interior should have always felt like.

Basic mechanical experience recommended. Full guide included. Live chat available at every step.

📋 Road use note

These steering wheels are pending engineering certification for on-road use in Australia and are currently sold for off-road use. Modification laws vary by state — check your local requirements before fitting to a registered vehicle. Questions? Chat with us before ordering.

Common questions

When exactly will my order ship?

Orders are dispatched in June / July 2026, in the sequence they're placed. You'll receive a tracking notification the moment it ships. Previous batches have sold out before arrival, so ordering early secures your position in the queue.

Will my airbag still work?

Yes — your factory airbag transfers directly into the Taupe Taipan using the original connectors. It is not modified or disabled in any way.

Will my cruise control still work?

Yes — cruise control, horn and all existing steering wheel buttons remain fully functional. Everything plugs into the existing factory harness.

Do I need the media control kit?

Only if your vehicle didn't come with factory steering wheel media controls. If it already has them, the standard option is plug-and-play. Not sure? Send us your year and model via live chat before ordering.

Will this trigger any warning lights?

No — the plug-and-play loom is designed to prevent airbag or SRS warning lights. If you experience any issues post-install, contact us via live chat and we'll sort it.

Can I cancel or change my pre-order?

Yes — contact us via live chat or email before dispatch and we'll sort it. Once dispatched, our standard 30-day return policy applies.

What's your returns policy?

30-day change-of-mind returns on unused, unopened items — store credit issued. Warranty and returns apply from the dispatch date. Full details at our returns policy page.

🛡 YOUR PRE-ORDER IS PROTECTED
✔ 12-month warranty from dispatch date
✔ 30-day change-of-mind returns from dispatch date
✔ Cancel before dispatch — contact us anytime
✔ Protected under Australian Consumer Law
✔ NSW-based Aussie business — real support, real people

Dispatch & Delivery

📅 Pre-order dispatches June / July 2026 — in order of purchase
🔔 Tracking notification sent the moment your order ships
🚀 Metro: 2–5 business days · Regional: 3–7 business days after dispatch
🔍 Tracked via Australia Post — full visibility from dispatch to door

Every drive starts with your hands on the wheel. Make it count.

Previous batches sold out before arrival. Secure your allocation now — the June / July batch won't last long.

Payment & Security

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • Shop Pay
  • Union Pay
  • Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

4,500+ happy customers across Australia.

Toyota owners who grab the wheel and immediately wonder why they waited.

What customers are saying

★★★★★ Verified Buyer 🇦🇺 · Repeat Buyer

"Quality is amazing — packaging was very neat"

Super happy with my steering wheel. The quality is genuinely impressive and it arrived really well packaged — clearly they take care getting it to you in perfect condition.

— J***o, Australia · LandCruiser 200 Series

★★★★★ Verified Buyer 🇦🇺 · Repeat Buyer

"It was perfect"

Exactly what I wanted. Fit was spot on, quality was there, no issues at all. Simple as that — perfect.

— J***o, Australia · LandCruiser 200 Series

★★★★★ Verified Buyer 🇦🇺

"Very wonderful"

Really happy with this one. Looks great installed in the cabin — the finish is clean and it feels premium in the hand. Would recommend.

— S***m, Australia

Complete the interior upgrade

Most customers pair the steering wheel with one or more of these — everything installs in the same session.

Steering Wheel Control Kit Already have a Rugged Customs wheel or upgrading without factory controls? This kit adds volume, skip and call controls to the wheel. New clock spring + pre-wired harness. Plug-and-play for Toyota 2003–2024.
$345 View Product
⭐ Most Popular Head Unit
13" Head Unit — LandCruiser 70 Series New steering wheel, new head unit — the full interior transformation done in one session. 13" integrated screen, wireless CarPlay, built-in GPS and 4G. The steering wheel controls pair directly with this unit.
From $1,349 $1,549 View Product
Premium Leather Gear Knob Match the leather steering wheel with a leather gear knob. Hand-stitched, twist-on in under a minute. From $44.95 — the easiest add-on to complete the interior refresh.
From $44.95 $54.95 View Product

Why Rugged Customs Automotive

🇦🇺 Aussie-Owned NSW-based, Aussie-owned. Real people, real support — not an overseas dropshipper. 🔧 Toyota Specialists Every product confirmed for fitment and function before we list it.
💬 24/7 Live Chat Fitment, media kit or install questions — we're here before and after purchase. 📦 Fast Dispatch In-stock wheels ship same day before 3PM. Pre-orders dispatched June / July 2026.

Not sure? Talk to us before you order.

Send your vehicle year and model via live chat — we'll confirm fitment, which variant you need, and answer anything before you spend a cent.

30-day returns  ·  12-month warranty  ·  Protected under Australian Consumer Law

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