Toyota Land Cruiser generations & buyer's guide
19 Toyota Land Cruiser listings for sale →The Toyota Land Cruiser has been in continuous production since 1951, making it one of the longest-running nameplate in the Toyota lineup. Originally developed for military and off-road applications, it evolved into a ladder-frame body-on-frame 4WD that spans utility, commercial, and luxury segments. The J40 series (1960–1984) is the longest-running single series by production span. The J80 (1990–1997) and J100 (1998–2007) series are the most common in export markets for their combined off-road capability and comfort. The J200 (2007–2021) introduced the V8 petrol and diesel engines in a more luxury-oriented package. Production figures: JAMA records show the J70 series alone has exceeded 1 million units across its 40-year run.
Common across all Land Cruiser generations
- ✓ Ladder-frame body-on-frame construction across all generations
- ✓ Live front and rear axles through the J100 series; independent front suspension from J200
- ✓ Diesel and petrol engine options in most markets; JDM diesel variants not sold new in North America
- ✓ Part-time 4WD with low-range transfer case standard on all off-road-spec variants
- ✓ Right-hand drive available in all JDM-spec generations
Generation timeline
J40 (FJ/BJ/HJ40/43/45/47; 1960–1984)
J60 (FJ/HJ/BJ60/61/62; 1980–1990)
J70 (70/71/73/74/75/76/77/78/79; 1984–present)
Frequently asked questions
- Which Land Cruiser generation is most common to import?
- J100 (UZJ/HDJ/HZJ100/105; 1998–2007) are the most commonly imported generations based on active listings on JDM Buy Sell.
- Are all Toyota Land Cruiser generations right-hand drive?
- All JDM-spec Toyota Land Cruiser variants were produced in right-hand drive throughout the model's production history in Japan. Importers should verify the specific vehicle's build sheet to confirm the original market specification.
- What engines are shared across Land Cruiser generations?
- Diesel and petrol engine options in most markets; JDM diesel variants not sold new in North America
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