1957
FJ25
With real doors, roll-down windows and available air conditioning, the 20-Series brought the BJ-era Land Cruiser into civilian life. But a subtle design trait on the dashboard foretold Land Cruiser's future: the glove box and instrument panel were identically shaped and interchangeable, making manufacturing a left-hand- or right-hand-drive version equally easy. For Toyota, foreign markets were the new target.
Toyota called it the "Land Cruiser Strategy:" establish a bridgehead in a new country with Land Cruiser and then follow it with passenger cars. Other marketing savvy included adjusting chassis length to market demand and creating pickups, wagons – soft- and hardtops, four-doors and two-doors.
Specs
Length 151 in.
Wheelbase 90 in.
Ground clearance 8 in.
Net vehicle weight 3803 lb.
Engine Type
Model F inline-6 gasoline engine, OHV.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3.4 liter
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Maximum net torque 159 lb-ft./1600 rpm
Transmission
4-speed forward and 1 reverse. 3rd and top gears with synchromesh.
Front Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
1970's
FJ40
The FJ40 is the most iconic Land Cruiser. It is instantly recognizable: a simple, two-box hardtop with wraparound rear windows and dual swing-out doors. But durability gave the design its legend. According to one expert, it is still "the standard of the industry," with more 40-series still running than any other off-road vehicle.
The 40-series gave the marque low-range gearing, a jump in horsepower and payload, and a greater variety of body styles and engines than ever before. But in the 40-series, Toyota's "Land Cruiser strategy" truly began to cover the earth with over a million made in 24 years on the market.
Specs
Length 152.4 in.
Wheelbase 90 in.
Ground clearance 8.3 in.
Net vehicle weight 3263 lb.
Engine Type
Model F inline-6 gasoline engine, OHV.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3.9 liter
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Maximum net torque 209 lb-ft./2000 rpm
Transmission
4-speed manual
Front Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
1977
FJ45
Based on the FJ40, the FJ45 is a pickup version of that model. The FJ45 was only available in the United States from 1963-1967. The FJ45 featured either a fixed hardtop or a removable hardtop. The FJ45 Land Cruiser was available as a 4-Door Wagon, a Shortbed Pickup or a Longbed Pickup. While the longbed and wagon models are rare, the shortbed version is extremely rare.
Both of the original pickup lengths were available with a fixed or removable top and doors and as a 4-door wagon. All of which are extremely rare.
Specs
Length 183.5
Wheelbase 104.3 in.
Ground clearance 8.3 in.
Engine Type
Model F inline-6 gasoline engine, OHV.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 3.9 liter
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Maximum net torque 209 lb-ft./2000 rpm
Transmission
4-speed manual
Front Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
1988
FJ62
The FJ62 shares the 60 series category with the FJ60. The notable upgrades from the FJ60 to the FJ62 were the fuel-injected 4.0-liter 6-cylinder 3F-EFI engine, an automatic transmission, rectangular headlights, larger side view mirrors and power options. Like the FJ60, the FJ62 owners enjoyed plenty of interior space as compared to previous Land Cruisers.
Specs
Length 107.5 in.
Ground clearance 8.1 in.
Net vehicle weight 4464 lb.
Engine Type
Model 3FE gasoline engine, OHV.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 4.0 liter
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Maximum gross power 155 hp/4000 rpm
Maximum net torque 220 lb.-ft./3000 rpm
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Suspension
Solid Axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
1991
HDJ80 JP
The Japanese HDJ80 is a very different animal from its US counterpart. Equipped with the 1HD-T turbo-diesel power-plant and (in most cases) a 5-speed manual transmission, the Japanese FJ80 delivers loads of torque. A broad gear spread complements the 80-series inherent capability, producing an exceedingly competent off-road vehicle that still delivers very reasonable fuel economy.
Specs
Length 188.2 in.
Wheelbase 112.2 in.
Ground clearance 8.1 in.
Net vehicle weight 4894 lb.
Engine Type
Model 1HD-T inline-6 turbodiesel engine, SOHC.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 4.2 liter
Compression ratio 18.6:1
Maximum gross power 162 hp/3600 rpm
Maximum net torque 267 lb.-ft./1400 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Front Suspension
Solid axle with leading arms and coil springs
Rear Suspension
Full-floating solid axle with coil springs
1992
FZJ80 OZ
The worldwide response to the new 80-series was overwhelming: the main plant had to stay open around the clock for six months straight. That was unprecedented—much like the 80-series itself.
Luxury and capability were integrated like never before. The long-standing solid axles were replaced with a coil-spring suspension—but with greater suspension travel. Passengers were met with available leather and refrigerator—but a space in the dashboard allowed for a two-way radio.
And off-road competence just increased. Full-time 4WD replaced the part-time system, and a center locking differential was added to the drivetrain.
Utilitarian models of the 80 continued to be used on Australian ranches. But luxury models were here to stay. Where would Land Cruiser go from here?
Specs
Length 189.8 in.
Wheelbase 8.1 in.
Net vehicle weight 4760 lb.
Engine Type
Model 1FZ-FE inline-6 gasoline engine, DOHC.
Cylinders 6
Displacement 4.5 liter
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Maximum gross power 212 hp/4600 rpm
Maximum net torque 275 lb.-ft./3200 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission/4-speed automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Solid axle with leading arms and coil springs
Rear Suspension
Full-floating solid axle with coil springs
2007
VDJ79
The VDJ79 is an evolution of the 70-series cruiser that was first introduced in late 1984. Though never offered in the United States, the 70-series is the true inheritor of the FJ40's no-nonsense spirit. Light and compact as compared with its 60- and 80-series contemporaries, the 70- has always maintained a strong emphasis on capability over creature comfort. Its rugged, simple sensibilities have helped keep it in production for over 20 years.
For 2007 the FJ79 was fitted with the brand new 1VD-FTV engine, Toyota's first inter-cooled turbo-diesel V8.
Specs
Length 200.4 in.
Wheelbase 125.2 in.
Ground clearance 8.7 in.
Net vehicle weight 4453 lb.
Engine Type
Model 1VD-FTV V8 turbodiesel engine, DOHC.
Cylinders 8
Displacement 4.5 liter
Compression ratio 16.8:1
Maximum gross power 202 hp/3400 rpm
Maximum net torque 317 lb.-ft./1200-3200 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Front Suspension
Solid axle with leading arms and coil springs
Rear Suspension
Solid axle with leaf springs