J50 (1967) | 3-speed
manual | 4-speed manual (J30, H41 or H42) }} }} The Land Cruiser 55 was produced from 1967 to 1980. Toyota refers to the FJ55G and FJ55V as the first "real"
station wagon (now known as a
sport utility vehicle) in the Land Cruiser series, thus marking the beginning of the station wagon body style. It was the first Land Cruiser to have fully enclosed box frame members. Of all the Land Cruiser wagons sold in the U.S., including the FJ45, it is the only one to not have hatch and tailgate in the rear, but rather a tailgate only with an electrically operated window that can be retracted into the tailgate.
History • 1967Production of the FJ55 began. The FJ55 was a 4-door station wagon version based on the FJ40's Drive-train, replacing the 4-Door FJ45V (I). It was colloquially known as the "
Moose". It has also been referred to as a "
pig" or an "iron pig". The FJ55 had a longer
wheelbase (at ) and was mainly designed to be sold in North America and Australia. Fire engine versions were also available, using the regular front clip but with open bodywork and no doors. • 1975January 1975 saw the F series engine being replaced by the 2F engine. people. The 60 series was available in the following exterior colours: Alpine White, Brown, Desert Beige, Freeborn Red, Royal Blue; and in the following metallic exterior colours: Charcoal Gray, Cognac, Gray-Blue, Rootbeer, Sky Blue, Stardust Silver.
History • 1980The
60 series was introduced. While still retaining the rugged off-road characteristics of previous Land Cruisers, the 60 was designed to better compete in the emerging
sport utility vehicle market. The 60 was given a variety of creature comforts like
air conditioning, a rear heater and an upgraded interior. The FJ60's "2F" petrol engine was left unchanged from the "40" series while the six-cylinder 4.0 L
2H and the
four-cylinder 3.4 L
3B diesel engines were added to the lineage. Less equipped versions were also available in many markets. In Europe this model was sold as the Land Cruiser Wagon Van. • 1981Land Cruiser sales surpassed 1
million and a high-roof version was introduced. The 60 series was introduced to South Africa when a stock Land Cruiser competed in the Toyota 1000
km Desert Race in the punishing wilds of
Botswana. • 19825-speed gearbox introduced. }} | Japan:
Toyota City (
ARACO) | Venezuela:
Cumaná | China:
Zhanjiang, Guangdong (Xinkai) | Indonesia: North Jakarta (
Multi Astra) which was the only country producing the vehicles after production ended in Japan in 1997.
Engines R means
Right-hand drive version, excluding
Japanese domestic market.
Gallery J100 (1998) | Japan:
Toyota City (
Araco) | China:
Changchun City (
SFTM: 2003–2008) }} |
Petrol: |
Diesel: }} | 4-speed
automatic | 5-speed automatic|5-speed
manual }} }}
Development In January 1998, the 100 series Land Cruiser was introduced to replace the eight-year-old 80 series. The 100 series was previewed in October 1997 as the "Grand Cruiser" at the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show. Development began in 1991 under code name 404T, with the final design being frozen in mid-1994. There are two distinct versions of the 100-series, the
100 and the
105. The two versions look very similar, but there are significant differences under the bodywork. Despite these differences and official model names, both the 100 and 105 are collectively known as the
100 series. The
105 carried over the majority of its chassis and power train from the 80-series with coil suspended
solid axles front and rear, and straight-6 petrol and diesel engines. These models were only sold in African, Australian, Russian, and South American markets. In 1998, a suspension system combining
Active Height Control (AHC) and
Skyhook TEMS
Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension on the Land Cruiser J100 was introduced.
Specifications The
100 models were fitted with a slightly wider chassis,
independent front suspension (IFS) and two new engines. The change to IFS was a first for a Land Cruiser, and was made (in combination with
rack-and-pinion steering) to improve on-road handling. However, it also limited the vehicle's off-road capability and durability; hence, the decision to offer the solid-axle 105 models alongside the IFS 100 models in some markets was made. Despite the 100 and 105 bodies being very similar, there are some exterior visual indications between both models. The most obvious is the front end of the vehicle often appearing lower than the rear on the 100 models, due to the IFS. The other indicator is the design of the wheels: the 100 models have almost flat wheel designs, while the 105 models have dished wheels. This difference allows both versions to retain similar wheel tracks, despite the 100 having a relatively wider axle track to allow for the IFS system. The introduction of a V8 engine was also a first for a Land Cruiser, and was specifically intended to improve sales in the North-American market, where it was the only engine available. In Australia, the 100 V8 was initially only available in the range-topping GXV model, while entry and mid-range models were the 105 powered by the
1FZ-FE I6 petrol, or
1HZ diesel engines. The new
1HD-FTE turbo-diesel 100 was added to the Australian range in October 2000 after being available in Europe and the UK since the vehicle's launch in 1998. The automotive press in Australia was critical of Toyota's decision to offer the acclaimed 1HD-FTE engine only in combination with IFS. Australian 4WD Monthly magazine stated "We will never forgive Toyota for going independent at the front with the mighty 4.2 turbo-diesel". The 100 series offered a selectable rear axle differential locker available as an option for model years 1998–1999. The 100 series formed the basis for the
Lexus LX 470, which was also sold in Japan as the Toyota Cygnus. The 100 series was called the Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon in the UK and Ireland from 1998 to 2007. In 2000, Toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Land Cruiser with commemorative models offered in several countries. Total global production to date was 3.72 million vehicles. In 2002, Toyota introduced Night View, the first worldwide series-production active
automotive night vision system, on the Toyota Land Cruiser Cygnus and Lexus LX 470. This system uses the headlight projectors emitting near infrared light aimed like the car's high-beam headlights and a
CCD camera then captures that reflected radiation, this signal is then processed by a computer which produces a black-and-white image which is projected on the lower section of the windshield. It was also the first Toyota vehicle with
roll-over sensor and control logic. The 100 series remained in production until late 2007, with several minor facelifts such as headlights, tail lights, front grille, rear spoiler and specification changes introduced over the years.
Engines *This engine was not introduced in Australia until 2000. The 100-series is generally considered a durable and reliable vehicle, however there have been three known issues identified, generally for vehicles operating in harsh conditions: • The IFS 100-series gained a reputation for front suspension failures in operating conditions where the front suspension was prone to hitting the bump stops. Several companies produce strengthened lower wishbones to prevent cracks from developing. • Both the IFS 100 and live-axle 105 models have been reported to be suffering from broken front differential centres when driven in harsh conditions. The most common front differential failures in IFS models are reported in vehicles produced between mid-1997 and mid-1999 (i.e., the model years 1998 and 1999), when Toyota fitted the 100 Series IFS with a 2-pinion front differential (the pinion gear would flex away from the ring gear under shock loads). In 1999 (model year 2000) the IFS Landcruiser received a 4-pinion front differential that was more robustfewer failures were reported.
Gallery Safety J200 (2007) | Japan:
Toyota, Aichi (
Yoshiwara plant); | China:
Changchun (
SFTM: 2008–2016) }} | Takumi Nakamura, Takayasu Furukawa, Hideo Karikomi, Jinichi Sato and Kengo Iwanaga | Tetsu Endō (2012 facelift) | Keisuke Matsuno and Kouji Katsuno (2015 facelift) }} |
Lexus LX (J200) |
Toyota Tundra (XK50) |
Toyota Sequoia (XK60) }} |
Petrol: |
Diesel: }} | (
1GR-FE) | (
1UR-FE) | (
2UZ-FE) | (
3UR-FE) | (
1VD-FTV) }} | 5-speed
manual (1GR-FE) | 5-speed
automatic (1GR-FE, 2UZ-FE) | 6-speed automatic (1UR-FE, 1VD-FTV, 3UR-FE 2007–2015, 1GR-FE 2017–2021) | 8-speed automatic (3UR-FE 2015–2021) }} }}
Development In 2002, a five-year development plan on a successor to the 100-series platform commenced under Sadayoshi Koyari and Tetsuya Tada. By 2004, ten years after the design selection of its predecessor in 1994, a final production design was settled on for the 2008 J200. Prototype related tests were conducted for over two years between 2004 and early 2007. The redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser was introduced in late 2007. Known as the 200 Series, it is also sold alongside the platform-sharing
Lexus LX 570 in some markets. The frame and platform is newly developed, bigger brake rotors and calipers were added and the front suspension was strengthened. The underbelly is also protected by skid plates. The roof pillars were redesigned to better protect occupants in a rollover. The vehicle entered production in September 2007 and was available for sale from September or November, depending on country. It became available in Venezuela for sale in early November of the same year under the local nickname of "Roraima" (taken from
Mount Roraima).
Specifications The 200 Series offered numerous features and upgrades over its predecessor not limited to the cosmetic changes made to the body and interior, including: • Smart EntryA sensor is triggered when the remote is brought near the vehicle, allowing the user to simply touch the door handle to open it. • Smart StartStart/Stop push button for ignition; a key is not required. • 4-zone climate control on Sahara models, with outlet vents increased from 18 to 28 • 10
airbags (VX & Sahara) • A stronger and lighter frame Various driver assist technologies not offered on previous models are included as standard, including: • CRAWL, a
four-wheel drive control system that operates like an off-road
cruise control, automatically maintaining a low uniform vehicle speed using brakes and throttle • Downhill Assist Control • Multi-terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS) •
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) allows for greater wheel articulation • An optional rear-view camera (VX) • Leather seats are available in full option (VX) Engine and transmission improvements include: • An all new optional V8 diesel engine, the
Toyota VD engine (a
twin-turbocharged version of the engine used in the 70 Series since 2007). • Automatic transmission included as standard across all levels of trim of the 200 Series, a five-speed manual transmission is offered only with the 4.0 L GX models (in selected regions). A five-speed automatic gearbox is assigned to the 4.7 L petrol models, while the 4.5 L diesel models receive a six-speed automatic.
Markets Japan In Japan, Initially the Land Cruiser was offered in 2 variants: AX and G Selection. All models use the 4.7 L V8 2UZ-FE engine and with 6-speed transmission engine. The Land Cruiser had an update in April 2009 when it received the 4.6 L V8 1UR-FE engine and the gearbox was replaced with a 6-speed automatic. In the same year, the ZX trim was introduced which is the successor of Cygnus. Although the new 4608 cc 1UR-FE is smaller than the old 4663 cc 2UZ-FE engine, the power has been increased from , torque increased from and fuel consumption improved from (Japan 10·15 mode measurement). In July 2010, the GX variant has been released, primarily for commercial, with simplified equipment to lower the price. In August 2015, Toyota launched an updated, facelifted version of the J200 Land Cruiser in Japan, which was later sold globally.
North America In North America, the Land Cruiser 200 series is offered with one unnamed trim level and engine, the 5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 petrol engine producing and of torque channeled through a six-speed automatic. Towing is rated at . Beige or black leather upholstery is standard along with a 14 speaker JBL sound system. Only 18=inch wheels were available. This second facelift was unveiled in the United States in September 2015 for the 2016 model year. In February 2019, Toyota introduced a Heritage edition of the Land Cruiser at the
Chicago Auto Show as part of the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the FJ40. Toyota built only 1200 vehicles which were only available as a 5-seater sold in the United States. Sales are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2019 for the 2020 model year. In December 2020, Toyota confirmed to
Road & Track that the Land Cruiser would be discontinued in North America after 2021.
Middle East In the Middle East, the Land Cruiser 200 series was introduced in late 2007 as a 2008 model, for 2008 to 2010 there was three engine choices: • 4.0 L 1GR-FE petrol engine • 2UZ-FE petrol engine • 1VD-FTV 4.5 L turbo diesel engine Starting in 2011, the 3UR-FE engine was offered along with the previous engines. For 2012, the 1GR-FE gained dual VVT-i and power was increased to , the 4.7 L 2UZ-FE was dropped in favour of the new 4.6 L 1UR-FE, and the 5.7 L and 4.5 L diesel were unchanged, although the latter was dropped in some markets.
Europe In the UK, the 200 series was offered in one unnamed variant with a 1VD-FTV engine with power output reached . The facelift version was released in the UK and went on sale on 1 March 2012. In 2015, the Land Cruiser has discontinued in the UK market.
Australasia In
Oceania, the 200 Series is offered in four different levels of trim: GX, GXL, VX and Sahara.
China In China, the Land Cruiser 200 was produced from 2008 to 2016 by
Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor. The 4.0 L
1GR-FE V6 and 4.7 L
2UZ-FE V8 were the available engine choicesboth paired to a 5-speed automatic gearbox. Trim levels were the 4.0 GX-R, 4.0 VX, 4.7 VX and 4.7 VX-R.
2011 facelift In December 2011, for the 2013 model year, a partially facelifted version was released. Toyota added all previously optional safety and luxury options as standard. The Land Cruiser now gets push-button start, HID headlights with beam level adjustment, a power moonroof, automatic rain sensing windshield wipers, heated and ventilated (perforated leather) front and only heated rear seats, a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, Bluetooth, rear-view camera with parking sensors, navigation system, HD radio and Entune. Another new feature is the Multi-terrain Select system which helps control wheelspin and brake lockup giving the selectable choices of: Rock, Rock & Dirt, Mogul, Loose Rock, and Mud & Sand and with an addition to the Multi-terrain Select system a feature known as adaptive Anti-lock Braking system which adapts to the condition of the road like mud or sand and efficiently uses the ABS to reduce braking distance on any type of terrain.
2015 facelift The new version has several mechanical changes, including a new 8-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (ECT-i) mated to the original 5.7 L 3UR-FE V8 petrol engine, larger front disc brakes, and a higher axle ratio (3.30:1 vs 3.90:1 in the previous years). Updates to the front fascia, grill, bonnet, headlamps (with
daylight running lamps), rear tail lamps and bumpers were the main exterior highlights of the facelift. Interior changes included a new multimedia system and interface with larger screens front and back, as well as refreshed interior styling.
Engines Motorsports The J200 Land Cruiser has been used in various off-road and
rally raid competitions, most notably the
Dakar Rally. Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body raced the 200 Series in the
Group T2 production class of the Dakar Rally from 2009 to 2022. The team went on to win nine consecutive class victories, from 2014 to 2022, racing the J200 Land Cruiser. File:Toyota Land Cruiser VDJ200.jpg|J200 Land Cruiser racing in the FIA Baja Poland rally File:The frontview of Toyota LAND CRUISER (VDJ200) ver.2022 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia.jpg|J200 Land Cruiser raced by Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body in the Dakar Rally File:The rearview of Toyota LAND CRUISER (VDJ200) ver.2022 Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia.jpg|Rear view
Gallery Safety J300 (2021) |
Lexus LX (J310) |
Toyota Land Cruiser (J250) |
Lexus GX (J250) |
Toyota Sequoia (XK80) |
Toyota Tundra (XK70) }} |
Petrol: |
V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (VJA300) | 4.0 L
1GR-FE Dual VVT-i V6 (GRJ300) |
Petrol hybrid: |
V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (VJH300) |
Diesel: | 3.3 L
F33A-FTV twin-turbo V6 (FJA300) }} | (
V35A-FTS) | (
1GR-FE) | (
V35A-FTS hybrid) | (
F33A-FTV) }} | 6-speed automatic (GRJ300) AC60F | 10-speed
AWR10L65 automatic (VJA300/FJA300/VJH300) }} }}
Development The J300 series Land Cruiser was unveiled on 9 June 2021. Built on the body-on-frame
GA-F platform, the frame itself was redesigned to reduce weight and increase rigidity. The total weight of the vehicle was reduced by compared to its predecessor. Other improvements claimed include lowered center of gravity, weight distribution, and an improved suspension structure.
Specifications Exterior dimensions including the total length, total width, and wheelbase, as well as both the
departure and approach angles have been kept largely same as the previous model to retain its off-road performance. It carries over the approach angle of 32 degrees from its predecessor. The departure angle can reach up to 26.5 degrees depending on the version, while ground clearance measures . Toyota has equipped the vehicle with an
adaptive variable suspension (AVS), an upgraded Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS), a more advanced Multi-Terrain Select system with Deep Snow and Auto modes, and a Multi-Terrain Monitor system which incorporates an underbody camera. For this generation, Toyota ceased to offer V8 engine options in favour of a
V35A-FTS twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine producing and , and a 3.3-litre
F33A-FTV twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine producing and . A
GR Sport/GR-S variant is also available for the first time. It is shorter than the standard model, and uses more body adhesive to enhance structural rigidity. The GR Sport model also offers front and rear differential locking, as opposed to only centre locking in the standard 300 Series.
Markets It went on sale in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on 20 June 2021, in Japan on 2 August 2021, in the Philippines on 7 September 2021, in South Africa on 30 July 2021, in Australia on 5 October 2021, and in Indonesia on 13 January 2022. The Japanese model is available in four 7-seat petrol grades: AX, VX, GR Sport and ZX, one 5-seat petrol grade: GX and two 5-seat diesel grades: GR Sport and ZX. The South African model is available in three grades: GX-R, ZS and GR Sport. The Australian model is available in six grades: GX, GXL, VX, Sahara, GR Sport and Sahara ZX. The Indonesian model is available in two grades: VX-R and GR-S. The Philippine model is available in two grades: VX and ZX. The Middle Eastern model is available in six grades: GX, EX-R, GX-R, VX, VX-R and GR Sport. The Sri Lankan model is available in three grades ZX, VX and GR Sport The J300 series Land Cruiser is not sold in the United States and Canada due to slow sales for its J200 series predecessor, as well as limited production capacity; the related Lexus LX remains available. In those markets, the J200 series was partially replaced by the slightly smaller
J250 series in 2024.
Hybrid Hybrid powertrains were introduced to the Land Cruiser lineup in the mid-2020s as part of Toyota's shift toward lower-emission drivetrains. The hybrid variant was debuted in the UAE with a redesigned front fascia.
Engines Gallery File:2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.4 ZX (Colombia) rear view 02.png|2021 Land Cruiser ZX (rear) File:2024 Toyota Land Cruiser J300 VX front.jpg|2024 Land Cruiser VX File:2024 Toyota Land Cruiser J300 VX rear.jpg|2024 Land Cruiser VX (rear) File:Toyota_Land_Cruiser_FJA300_3.3_GR_Sport_70th_Anniversary_Super_White_II.jpg|2021 Land Cruiser GR Sport File:Toyota_Land_Cruiser_FJA300_3.3_GR_Sport_White_Pearl_Crystal_Shine_02.jpg|2021 Land Cruiser GR Sport (rear) File:Toyota Land Cruiser VX VJA300W interior.jpg|Interior
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