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About Toyota Landcruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is often a a list of four-wheel drive vehicles that is generated by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. Balanced growth of the first generation Land Cruiser began in 1951 as Toyota's version of a Jeep-like vehicle and production were only available in 1954. The Land Cruiser has been produced in convertible, hardtop, station wagon, and utility truck versions. The Land Cruiser's reliability and longevity has led to huge popularity, especially in Australia where it's the best-selling full-size, body-on-frame, four-wheel drive vehicle. Toyota also extensively tests the Land Cruiser while in the Australian outback perceived as among the toughest operating environments in both temperature and terrain.. Main rivals include the Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero and Nissan Patrol.

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In 1941 the Imperial Japanese Army occupied the Philippines, where they found an old time Bantam Mk II, and promptly brought it to Japan. The Japanese military authorities commanded Toyota to create similar vehicle but to not model the whole picture on the American Jeep. The prototype was called the Model AK and was formally adopted by The Japanese Imperial Army as the Yon-Shiki Kogata Kamotsu-Sha .

Later in 1941 the Japanese government asked Toyota to have a light truck for the Japan military campaign. Toyota developed a 1/2 ton prototype known as the AK10 in 1942. The AK10 was built using reverse-engineering from the Bantam GP. For anyone who is known surviving photographs of the AK10. The only known pictorial representations are some rough sketches. The truck featured an upright front grille, flat front wheel arches that angled down and back much like the FJ40, headlights mounted above the wheel arches on either side belonging to the radiator in addition to a folding windshield.

The AK10 used the 2259 cc, 4-cylinder Type C engine from the Toyota Model AE sedan with a three-speed manual transmission and two-speed transfer gearbox connected going without running shoes. There isn't a mechanical relationship in between your AK10 as well as postwar Toyota "Jeep" BJ. Numerous AK10's cant be found actively used (unlike the U.S. Jeep) and you will discover almost no photographs of it while in the battlefield.

1950 - The Korean War created demand for a military light utility vehicle. The war put a Jeep on Japan's doorstep. American government ordered 100 vehicles aided by the new Willys specs and Toyota was asked to build them.
1951 - The Toyota "Jeep" BJ prototype got its start in January 1951. This came from the demand for military-type utility vehicles, much like the British Land Rover Series 1 that appeared in 1948. The Jeep BJ was larger than the original U.S. Jeep and much more powerful thanks to its Type B 3.4-litre six-cylinder OHV Gasoline engine which generated 85 hp (63 kW) at 3600 rpm and 215 Nm (159 lbft) torque at 1600 rpm. It was built with a part-time four-wheel drive system such as the Jeep. Unlike the Jeep, however, the Jeep BJ had no low-range transfer case.
1951 - In July 1951, Toyota's test driver Ichiro Taira drove generation x belonging to the Jeep BJ prototype up to the sixth stage of Mount Fuji, the first vehicle to climb that high. The test was overseen by the National Police Agency (NPA). In awe of this feat, the NPA quickly placed an order for 289 of these offroad vehicles, making the Jeep BJ their official patrol car.
1953 - Regular production of the "Toyota Jeep BJ" began at Toyota Honsya Plant (Rolling chassis assembly), and the body assembly and painting was done at Arakawa Bankin Kogyo KK, later known as ARACO (now an affiliate of Toyota Auto Body Co.). T
1954 - The name "Land Cruiser" principal purpose is by the technical director Hanji Umehara. "In England we were treated to another competitor - Land Rover. I were required to thought of a name for our car that would not sound less dignified as opposed to runners of our competitors. That may be why I thought we would refer to it as 'Land Cruiser'," he recalls. The name had already been used on the US Studebaker Land Cruiser car from 1934 to 1954 but this didn't cause any problems.
1954 - The 125 hp, 3.9-litre Type F gasoline engine added for the fire-engine chassis. Models are renamed as:
1955 - The Second generation, 20 Series was introduced. It principal purpose is to a lot more civilian appeal than the BJ for export reasons. It also had more stylish bodywork as well as a better ride to be able to longer four-plate leaf springs which had been adapted from the Toyota Light Truck. It had a much more powerful 3.9-litre six-cylinder Type F gasoline engine, but still only had a three speed gearbox. The interior of the vehicles were made more comfortable by moving the engine 120 mm (4.7 in) forward. The 20 Series still had no low range, but it really had synchromesh on the 3rd type of and fourth gears.
1958 - The first Station wagon Land Cruiser was introduced with an even longer 2,650 mm (104.3 in) wheelbase (the FJ35V; wagon and van). The FJ25 production were only available in Brazil being the first Toyota vehicle built outside Japan.
1957 - A 4-door Station Wagon was added as the FJ35V. Land Cruisers were first imported into Australia by B&D Motors as FJ25/28 cab chassis with Australian made bodies. They were the first Japanese cars to be regularly exported to the united kingdom along with a few were initially used in the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, by sub contractor Theiss Constructions.

1960 - The 20 Series was upgraded to the now classic 40. Toyota made many production changes by buying new steel presses. Mechanically, the FJ40 was presented with a new 125 hp, 3.9 litre F engine and the Land Cruiser finally received low-range gearing, but continued the three speed main gearbox. The Brazilian model was rebadged the Bandeirante and received a Mercedes-Benz built Diesel engine generating 78 hp.
1965 - Global production surpassed 50,000 vehicles.
The Land Cruiser was the best selling Toyota in the nation.
1968 - The 100,000th Land Cruiser was sold worldwide.
1972 - The 200,000th Land Cruiser was sold worldwide.
1973 - The 300,000th Land Cruiser was sold worldwide.
The first diesel Land Cruiser was introduced for export on long wheelbase models with a six-cylinder H engine.
1974 - A four-cylinder 3.0-litre B diesel was offered. The introduction of this engine boosted sales in Japan by putting the Land Cruiser in a lower tax compact Freight-car category than its 3.9-litre gasoline version. Note: the brand new B diesel engine was totally different from the B gasoline engine used while in the original BJ.
1975 - The 3.9-litre gasoline engine was replaced by way of a larger, much more powerful 4.2-litre 2F unit.
The FJ55 received front disc brakes.
1976 - United States-version FJ40 Land Cruisers received front disc brakes such as the FJ55.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Association was founded in California.
1977 - The Irish Army took delivery of the in order to 77 FJ45 Land Cruisers. Although fast, reliable there is certainly good off-road performance the type tended to rust excessively in the wet Irish climate. A few which did not succumb to the unsightly effects of weather were repainted in gloss olive green and survive as ceremonial gun tractors at military funerals.
1978 - The first BJ / FJ40 and FJ55 models were officially sold in Federal Republic Of Germany with both diesel (BJ40) and petrol engines (FJ40 /55).
1979 - United States-version FJ40s were updated this year once you get your wider, square bezel surrounding the headlights.
Power steering and cooler were offered in FJ40s for the first time.
The diesel engine was improved, evolving in to the 3.2-litre 2B only in Japan.
A few of the.6-litre H diesel engine was optional in some markets.
1981 - the Diesel version received front disc brakes along with the much more powerful 3.4-litre 3B engine.
1983 - the last FJ40s imported to the U.S. were 1983 models (mid 1982 to mid 1983). Nobody kjnow for sure what number of were imported by Toyota, but a majority guess the cell number to get along with 300. 1983 FJ40s typically bring a premium for their rarity, though they don't much more advanced than 1982 models (mid 1981 to mid 1982).

50 Series
Production 19671980
Assembly Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
Body style 4-door station wagon
Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive
Engine 3.9 L I6 F petrol
4.2 L I6 2F petrol
Transmission 3 or 4-speed manual (J30, H41 or H42)
Wheelbase 2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length 4,673 mm (184.0 in)
Width 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height 1,864 mm (73.4 in)

1967 - Production belonging to the FJ55 began. The FJ55 would have been 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 additionally been called a pig or an iron pig. The FJ55 had a longer wheelbase 2710 mm and principal purpose is to be sold in The United States and Australia.
Jan 1975 saw the F engine replaced by the 2F engine. Unusually for Toyota, the model (e.g. FJ55) still did not change.
Model 56 is actually within Japan only, with 2F engine ( Jan. 1975 - Jul. 1980 ).

60 Series
Often known as Toyota Samurai (Venezuela)
Production 19801990
Assembly Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
Body style 4-door station wagon
Layout Front engine, four-wheel drive
Engine 3.4 L I4 3B diesel
3.4 L I4 13B-T diesel turbo
4.2 L I6 2F petrol
4.0 L I6 3F petrol
4.0 L I6 2H diesel
4.0 L I6 12H-T diesel turbo
Transmission 4-speed manual H41F or H42F
4-speed automatic A440F
5-speed manual H55F (non-US)
Wheelbase 2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length 4,675 mm (184.1 in)
Width 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height 1,750 mm (68.9 in)

The Land Cruiser 60 series was made out of 1980 through 1990. May front engine, four door wagon which often can seat five people. As with any Land Cruisers generations, it will be well known while in the off-roading community because of its off-road capabilities but was somewhat limited by its poor departure angle. The 60 series was offered in the following solid exterior colors: Alpine White, Brown, Desert Beige, Freeborn Red, Royal Blue; as well as in the following metallic exterior colors: Charcoal Gray, Cognac, Gray-Blue, Rootbeer, Sky Blue, Stardust Silver.
1980 - The 60 series was introduced. While still retaining the rugged off-road characteristics of previous Land Cruisers, the 60 principal purpose is to better compete in the emerging sport utility market. The 60 was given a variety of comforts like air conditioning, a rear heater as well as an upgraded interior. The FJ60's "2F" petrol engine was left unchanged from the "40" series while six-cylinder 4.0-litre 2H and four-cylinder 3.4-litre 3B diesel engines were added to the product line.

1981 - Land Cruiser sales surpassed 1 million and also a high-roof version was introduced. The 60 series was introduced to South Africa when a stock Land Cruiser competed while in the Toyota 1000 km Desert Race in the punishing wilds of Botswana.
1984 - This was the final year for the 40 series. Specialist suppliers of aftermarket parts and restorers who return old FJ40s to better-than-new condition replaced Toyota dealers as the main source of Land Cruiser expertise.
1984 - Alongside the 60 series, the 70 series was introduced.
1985 - The Direct-injection 12H-T and 13B-T turbodiesel engines were introduced.
1988 - The petrol engine was upgraded to a 4.0-litre 3F-E EFI engine. The FJ62G VX-Series was introduced allowing the Land Cruiser to always be sold in Japan as a passenger vehicle.
Toyota Land Cruiser post-facelift (US)

70 Series
Production 1984present
Assembly Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
Body style 2-door pickup truck
2-door softtop / hardtop / troopie
4-door van
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine 2.4 L 22R petrol I4
4.0 L 3F petrol I6
4.5 L 1FZ petrol I6
Diesel:
2.4 L 2L diesel I4
3.4 L PZ diesel I5
4.0 L 2H diesel I6
4.2 L 1HZ diesel I6
Turbodiesel:
2.4 L 2L-T turbodiesel I4
2.5 L VM HR588 TD I5 (Italy)
3.4 L 13B-T turbodiesel I4
4.2 L 1HD turbodiesel I6
4.5 L 1VD turbodiesel V8
Transmission 5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,980 mm (117.3 in)
Length 4,995 mm (196.7 in)
Width 1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height 2,070 mm (81.5 in)

1984 - 70 Series was introduced. 70Heavy to be a soft-top, hard-top, FRP top, utility, cab-chassis, and Troop Carrier (inward facing rear seats).The petrol engine was replaced with a 4.0-litre 3F engine. The 70 Light had a four-wheel coil spring solid-axle suspension for better ride quality. This lighter duty version belonging to the Land Cruiser had the 22R 2.4-litre gasoline engine, 2L and 2L-T ( turbo ) 2.4-litre diesel engines commonly found in the Toyota Hilux. The 70 Light was sold in a few markets as the Bundera or the Landcruiser II, later called 70 Prado. The 70 Prado eventually became popular and evolved into the 90. An automatic transmission (A440F) was introduced that make it the first four-wheel drive Japanese vehicle with an automatic transmission.
1990 - New-generation diesel engines were introduced including a five-cylinder SOHC naturally aspirated motor (1PZ),and a six-cylinder SOHC naturally aspirated motor (1 HZ).
1993 to 1996 - the KZ 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine replaced the LJ while in the 70 series in European markets where this model was referred to as a KZJ70.
1993 - A highly developed 24-valve, 4.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, 1FZ-FE was introduced.
1999 - Toyota updated the 70 series in a good many ways. The solid front axle received coil-spring suspension. The rear leaf springs were lengthened for increased ride comfort and wheel travel. The six-bolt wheels were replaced with five-bolt wheels. Several smaller modifications to the drivetrain provided increased durability. The long-wheel-base models received new designations: 78 for the troop carrier, and 79 for the pick-up.
2002 - HDJ79 is introduced to Australia along with the 1HD-FTE 4.2-litre six-cylinder 24-valve turbodiesel EFI engine.
2007 - Toyota's first turbodiesel V8 engine, the 1VD-FTV was released in a few countries for the 70 Series Land Cruiser. Other modifications range from the addition of a 4-door medium-wheel-base model (the 76) along with a significantly altered front look on all models.
The Sixth and Seventh generations belonging to the Land Cruiser continue to be produced and sold in African and Latin American regions. Production in Venezuela ended in 2008.
The 70 series is also still marketed in Australia as 4-door wagon, 2-door 'Troop Carrier' and 2-door cab-chassis.
BJ74 Mid wheelbase FRP-top 3.4D-T LX (Japan)

80 Series
Best known as Lexus LX 450
Toyota Land Cruiser Autana (COL, VEN)
Production 19891997
Assembly Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
Cuman, Venezuela
Body style 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine / four-wheel drive
Engine 4.0 L I6 3F-E petrol
4.5 L I6 1FZ petrol
4.2 L I6 1HD diesel turbo
4.2 L I6 1HZ diesel
Transmission 4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length 4,780 mm (188.2 in) (1990-94)
4,820 mm (189.8 in) (1995-97)
Width 1,830 mm (72.0 in) (1990-91)
1,930 mm (76.0 in) (1992-97)
Height 1,785 mm (70.3 in) (1990-91)
1,860 mm (73.2 in) (1992-94)
1,870 mm (73.6 in) (1995-97)
Curb weight 4,595 lb (2,084 kg) (1990-92)
4,760 lb (2,159 kg) (1993-97)

The Land Cruiser 80 series was introduced in late 1989. It had swing-out back doors, which were replaced by a winch door in 1995. The Land Cruiser was nicknamed the Burbuja (Bubble) in Colombia and Venezuela problems roundness, but it was officially released as Land Cruiser Autana in both countries. The name is often a reference to the Tepui mesa Autana, a spectacular plateau & cave system along side the Guiana Shield craton. Land Cruiser sales reached 2 million vehicles.
1990 - The 80 series station wagon was introduced, replacing the 60 series. All 80s sold in The United States and Europe are now determined a full-time four-wheel drive system. In Japan, Africa and Australia, a part-time system used to be available. 80s produced between 1990 and 1991 had an open centre differential that led to lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO. From 1992 onward, vehicles with anti-lock brakes was built with a viscous coupling that sent a maximum of 30% torque to the non-slipping axle. The differential was lockable in 4HI and automatically locked in 4LO.
1990 - A new generation of diesel engines were introduced, adding to the engines easily obtainable in the 80 series. The 80 series came with either a (3F-E) six-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, a six-cylinder SOHC naturally aspirated diesel engine, (1HZ), or even a 1HD-T direct injection turbo diesel.
1991 - By mid 1991 the (3F-E) was introduced to the Australian market, a fuel injected version of the 3F.
1993 - If you're a 24-valve, 4.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, 1FZ-FE was introduced. Larger brakes were added from October 1992 and the total wheelbase was made slightly longer.Front and rear axle lockers (code k294) appeared as an option. The High Pinion Electric Locking front differential become to be found in US models.
1994 - A limited edition Land Cruiser Blue Marlin FZJ80R was introduced into the Australian market. They have 4.5 L straight 6 petrol motors with double overhead cams, automatic or manual transmission and 158 kW (215 PS; 212 hp) at 4600 rpm. The actual vehicle is blue from the Blue Marlin fish found the Blue Marlin logo during the entire car. A few of the features that the Blue Marlin included were altimeters, power windows, disk brakes, leather gear knob and steering wheel, central locking, leather trim, chrome handles and sidesteps, 16" alloy wheels, limited slip diff, ABS (antilock brakes), power steering, CD and cassette players, flares in addition to a limited edition bull bar. Only 500 were made.
1995 - Driver and passenger airbags were introduced as were adjustable shoulder-belt anchors as well as an anti-lock braking system. The "T O Y O T A" badge was replaced with all the modern Toyota logo (which is sometimes described as a "bean with a hat" aka "the sombrero").
1996 - In the Dakar Rally, a pair of Land Cruisers finished first and second in the unmodified production class. All American and British 80s adopted anti-lock brakes and airbags as standard equipment. The Land Cruiser was withdrawn from Canada this year and was replaced by the Lexus LX 450.
1997 - A limited run of Land Cruiser 80s was built specifically for collectors and therefore called the Land Cruiser Collector's Edition. The Collectors Edition sported Collectors Edition badging, "Collector's Edition" embroidered floor mats, automatic climate control, wheels along with the "D" windows painted dark grey and special grey side moldings, and black pearl badging. The Collectors Edition only agreed to be available for the 1997 model year and the package was in addition to many of the available body colors.
1997 - An unknown number of FZJ80 Land Cruisers were sold in north america as "40th Anniversary Limited Edition" models. The pair were available in 2 colours; Antique Sage Pearl (Also known as Riverrock, Pewter or Grey) and Emerald Green. The 40th Anniversary models included apron badges, a serial number badge on the centre console, black pearl exterior badges, "40th Anniversary Limited Edition" embroidered floor mats, automatic heating and cooling, two-tone tan and brown leather interiors and wheels together with the "D" windows painted dark gray. Many were manufactured together with the optional electric front and back locking differentials, keyless entry, port-installed roof racks and running boards. Certain examples that still did not have many of these extras. The this past year for the electric locking front differentials.
2008 - Last 80-Series vehicle was built in Venezuela which was the only country producing the vehicles after production ended in Japan in 1997.
Land Cruiser with swing-out back-doors (HZJ81V; Japan)

90 Series
Otherwise known as Toyota Mer (Venezuela, 2-door)
Production 1996present

1996 - Alongside the 70 and 80, the 90 Prado was added. The 90 Prado was by means of Tahara Plant, available as a 3-door short wheelbase and 5-door long wheelbase version with either the 5VZ-FE petrol engine (24-valve six-cylinder, 3.4-litre), the 3RZ-FS (four-cylinder 2.7-litre) petrol engine or the 1KZ-TE turbodiesel (four-cylinder 3.0-litre) and 5L diesel(four-cylinder 3.0-litre).
90=Short wheelbase
95=Long wheelbase

100 Series
Often known as Lexus LX 470
Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon (UK 1998-2003)
Production 19982007
Assembly Toyota City, Japan (ARACO)
Body style 4-door SUV
Engine 4.5 L I6 1FZ petrol
4.2 L I6 1HD-T diesel turbo
4.2 L I6 1HD-FTE diesel turbo
4.2 L I6 1HZ diesel
4.7 L V8 2UZ petrol
Transmission 4-speed automatic,
5-speed automatic,
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112 in)
Length 4,890 mm (193 in)
Width 1,941 mm (76.4 in)
Height 1,849 mm (72.8 in)
Curb weight 2,320 kg (5,100 lb)

In April 1998, the 100 series Land Cruiser was introduced to replace the 8-year-old 80 series.

There's two distinct versions belonging to the 100-series, the 100 and the 105. The two versions look a very similar, but there are actually significant differences under the bodywork. Despite these differences and official model names, both the 100 and 105 are collectively called the 100 series.

The 105 carried over the majority of its chassis and powertrain from the 80-series with coil suspended solid axles front & rear, and straight-6 petrol and diesel engines. These models were only sold in African, Australian and South American markets.

The 100 models were fitted with a slightly wider chassis, independent front suspension (IFS) and a couple new engines. The switch the signal from IFS had been 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 vehicles off-road capability and durability, hence circumstance offer the solid axle 105 models alongside the IFS 100 models in a few markets. The table below identifies the range of 100 and 105 models and their worldwide availability.

Even though the 100 and 105 our body is identical, some exterior visual indications relating to the two. One of the most obvious will be the front end belonging to the vehicle often appearing lower than the rear on the 100 models, on account of the IFS. The other indicator could be the design belonging to the wheels. The 100 models have almost flat wheel designs, while he 105 models have dished wheels. This difference allows the two versions to retain similar wheel tracks, although 100 has a significantly wider axle track to accommodate the IFS system.

The roll-out of a V8 engine seemed to be 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 for sale in Europe as well as UK since launch in 1998. The 4WD media in Australia were critical of Toyotas decision to Have the acclaimed 1HD-FTE engine only in in conjunction with IFS. Australian 4WD Monthly magazine said "We intend to never forgive Toyota for going independent at the front along with the mighty 4.2 turbo-diesel".

The 100 series formed the basis for the Lexus LX 470, ended up being also sold in Japan as the Toyota Cygnus.

The 100 series was referred to as Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon the european union and Ireland from 1998 to 2003.

In 2000, Toyota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Land Cruiser with commemorative models offered in parcels of countries. Total global production up to now was 3.72 million vehicles.

The 100 series remained in production until late 2007, with several minor facelifts such as headlights, taillights, front grill, rear spoiler and specification changes introduced through the years.