There is no exception; every Landcruiser is awesome. There is a reason why many governmental and non-governmental agencies use them around the world. That is because of their true utilitarian capabilities as well as all around versatility. I have seen Landcruiser do off-road trails with less effort than Defender, Patrol, Bronco, Expedition, Jeep, name it. . .
@4x4TVTV, the fj 55 was interestingly weird looking and had some soul, but nothing like the fj40, the jeep wrangler is a good example of keeping a classic fun utility alive. Open doors, soft top, and ruged looks keep it fun. I feel the land crusier is just a name now, yeah its reliable and well built and if thats all you care about then great, get a cruiser but I need a car with a soul, one that will put a smile on my face when i drive it. The land crusier is just way to bland for me.
The Land Cruiser certainly did! While we were indeed impressed with its 4-wheel drive capabilities, those highway tires and the lacks of any 'true' locker had us bemoaning the move away from off road explorer to fancy grocery getter. Perhaps in retrospect it was better than we thought - especially seeing where SUVs are now ;-)
I find that hard to believe. Sure you guys were using it properly? That had the beginning of Gen 3 atrac, which was pretty aggressive. Ive crawled my way across crown kings back way, and the off trails of box canyon and three peaks in Arizona in a stock 4th gen 4runner and 100 series, with the mini van high way tires they come stock with, and not had any issues, while other trucks with opens and no traction control had a much harder time. I though it would have left a nice impression with u.
I know this is an old video...but i had to. "While it can be argued that hasn't been a REAL landcruiser since the fj40 production stopped...." Um...the hell? The J platform is directly related to the the start of the line. I.e. the J100 (like the one you review) is 100% a real land cruiser. There is no argument. Now if you said that there hasn't been 2 door removable hardtop land cruiser since the fj40 stopped....you would STILL be wrong...The 70 series has that in other markets to this day. Add "in the US" and you would be getting close.
Patrick Rich I was referring to us left-out US folks but I was also referring to 'real' Land Cruisers as vehicle sans all the fufu stuff ;-) Of course, now looking back the 100 looks a lot more like a real Land Cruiser....
4x4TV I can tell you my 80 feels pretty real. Its a real land cruiser alright, it just isn't used as such very often. to get more technical, Land cruiser has 3 lines; wagons/heavy duty/light duty. The wagons(55/60/62/80/100/200) are built to the same standard (500,000 miles life) as all the others and are built in the same plant but have more civilian overtones. The workhorse line (70 series and 105 series) are the more truck like bare bones models. and the light duty line (90/120/150) encompassing the Prado/GX and the Runner and FJ cruiser. All Land Cruisers worthy of the title.
get an early model 100 series, the 105 not the shitty ones with IFS, either the 4.5 or the 4.2, 3 inch lift, some muddys, remove the plastic bumpers, replace them with a bull bar and a steel rear bumper, and replace the side steps, with some sliders, and you're set
Now that you've added that and we know the 93-97 models aren't eligible....might as well add 2WD-4WD switchable drivetrain.... Might as well just go buy a good FJ60 ;-)
@mateodeleon2000 You are all too right. Kinda sad that people want a serious off-roader but really don't want to put up with all the things associated with real 4-wheelers. So in response the manufacturers dumb down the SUV until we have Hybrid Highlanders ;-)
well, from what i have read, Toyota's statistics show that in these modern times, 90% of Land Cruiser owners do no use their cars off road. Don't burn me here, i got this from an article. Now if this is the case then Toyota has no choice. the opinion or the needs of the remaining 10% will not feed Toyota. Can't make anyone happy. and the world is sometimes a paradox. that's life.
drab, boaring, dull, generic, plane, ordanary. all these words match the Toyota brand. the land cruiser is no exception, the FJ 40 was the last exciting landcruiser.
I have a 2005 land cruiser and it's awesome!
There is no exception; every Landcruiser is awesome. There is a reason why many governmental and non-governmental agencies use them around the world. That is because of their true utilitarian capabilities as well as all around versatility. I have seen Landcruiser do off-road trails with less effort than Defender, Patrol, Bronco, Expedition, Jeep, name it. . .
I have 3 Land Cruisers 80 100 and 200 and all 3 are different and the same: at the same time
80-Slow TANK; 100-Faster TANK; 200-Fast TANK.
Handles amazingly on snow and ice as well. This winter has been brutal in Wisconsin. I'm hoping to get another 10 years out of this puppy! ;)
FJZ80 was the last great Land Cruiser Front, Center, and Rear Lockers.
Can't wait to find me a Lexus LX 470. Seen many but I really want it in white.
@4x4TVTV, the fj 55 was interestingly weird looking and had some soul, but nothing like the fj40, the jeep wrangler is a good example of keeping a classic fun utility alive. Open doors, soft top, and ruged looks keep it fun. I feel the land crusier is just a name now, yeah its reliable and well built and if thats all you care about then great, get a cruiser but I need a car with a soul, one that will put a smile on my face when i drive it. The land crusier is just way to bland for me.
The Land Cruiser certainly did! While we were indeed impressed with its 4-wheel drive capabilities, those highway tires and the lacks of any 'true' locker had us bemoaning the move away from off road explorer to fancy grocery getter. Perhaps in retrospect it was better than we thought - especially seeing where SUVs are now ;-)
I find that hard to believe. Sure you guys were using it properly? That had the beginning of Gen 3 atrac, which was pretty aggressive.
Ive crawled my way across crown kings back way, and the off trails of box canyon and three peaks in Arizona in a stock 4th gen 4runner and 100 series, with the mini van high way tires they come stock with, and not had any issues, while other trucks with opens and no traction control had a much harder time.
I though it would have left a nice impression with u.
It's a very sad truth. I own a 1990 4Runner and only managed to take it off the road on a road trip to Utah. I had to beg my mom.
How about a 2nd gen Montero with the rear diff vs the Land Cruiser (98-99 UZJ100 (pre ATAC)?
A return to the pre 1998 models ;-)
The Land Cruiser needs two things: 1) chop down on all the luxury crap, 2) straight six engine.
I know this is an old video...but i had to.
"While it can be argued that hasn't been a REAL landcruiser since the fj40 production stopped...."
Um...the hell? The J platform is directly related to the the start of the line. I.e. the J100 (like the one you review) is 100% a real land cruiser. There is no argument. Now if you said that there hasn't been 2 door removable hardtop land cruiser since the fj40 stopped....you would STILL be wrong...The 70 series has that in other markets to this day. Add "in the US" and you would be getting close.
Patrick Rich I was referring to us left-out US folks but I was also referring to 'real' Land Cruisers as vehicle sans all the fufu stuff ;-) Of course, now looking back the 100 looks a lot more like a real Land Cruiser....
4x4TV I can tell you my 80 feels pretty real. Its a real land cruiser alright, it just isn't used as such very often. to get more technical, Land cruiser has 3 lines; wagons/heavy duty/light duty. The wagons(55/60/62/80/100/200) are built to the same standard (500,000 miles life) as all the others and are built in the same plant but have more civilian overtones. The workhorse line (70 series and 105 series) are the more truck like bare bones models.
and the light duty line (90/120/150) encompassing the Prado/GX and the Runner and FJ cruiser. All Land Cruisers worthy of the title.
get an early model 100 series, the 105
not the shitty ones with IFS, either the 4.5 or the 4.2, 3 inch lift, some muddys, remove the plastic bumpers, replace them with a bull bar and a steel rear bumper, and replace the side steps, with some sliders,
and you're set
Now that you've added that and we know the 93-97 models aren't eligible....might as well add 2WD-4WD switchable drivetrain....
Might as well just go buy a good FJ60 ;-)
@mateodeleon2000 You are all too right. Kinda sad that people want a serious off-roader but really don't want to put up with all the things associated with real 4-wheelers. So in response the manufacturers dumb down the SUV until we have Hybrid Highlanders ;-)
Don't make me cry......
;-)
We found it insignificant at best.
well, from what i have read, Toyota's statistics show that in these modern times, 90% of Land Cruiser owners do no use their cars off road. Don't burn me here, i got this from an article. Now if this is the case then Toyota has no choice. the opinion or the needs of the remaining 10% will not feed Toyota. Can't make anyone happy. and the world is sometimes a paradox. that's life.
@4x4TVTV yeah 60 was the last really good one they get to fat after that
Toyota trucks and truck-based SUVs don't match that description. Maybe the cars, crossovers, and minivans do, not the trucks.
4) The new 70 series in Europe !!
5) Non-electronic fuel injection !!
Oh, I forgot the manual transmission.
That Land Cruiser exists guys (105 series) just not for you
Or a Land Cruiser 70 with a 4.5L diesel V8 and a 5-speed manual. Too bad I live in the U.S.
its a car made for off road performance not to get you off
@123abcpa WHat about the 55? The 60? The 80? I'll stop there......
not one mention of atrac? jeezz
crown king is badass
drab, boaring, dull, generic, plane, ordanary. all these words match the Toyota brand. the land cruiser is no exception, the FJ 40 was the last exciting landcruiser.
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