Toyota Land Cruiser History
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History
The Land Cruiser traces its roots to a 1951 military prototype and is Toyota's longest-running model line, renowned for reliability in the harshest environments.
The classic FJ40 (US sales through 1983) became an off-road icon; later wagon-bodied 60-, 80-, 100-, and 200-series Cruisers grew increasingly luxurious.
Toyota withdrew the full-size Land Cruiser from the US after 2021, then revived the nameplate in the US for 2024 on a smaller, Prado-based platform.
Generations
FJ40 series · J40
The classic, boxy FJ40 off-roader; a global icon. The US FJ40 was sold through 1983.
60 series · J60
The first wagon-focused Land Cruiser, more comfort-oriented.
80 series · J80
Added full-time four-wheel drive and coil suspension; a collector favorite.
100 series · J100
Introduced an available V8; increasingly luxurious.
200 series · J200
Large, luxurious V8 Cruiser; the last full-size US Land Cruiser of this era.
Revived (Prado-based) · J250
US Land Cruiser revival for 2024 on a smaller hybrid platform.
Body styles
- SUV
- Wagon
- Convertible (early)
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