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Toyota Land Cruiser

Over 10 million sold worldwide by 2019. Australia's best-selling body-on-frame 4WD.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 40 sources

Also called

  • Iron PigAffectionate FJ55 nickname inspired by its small, deeply inset, pig-eyed headlights.2
  • Bush TaxiWest African nickname for the 40 Series' enclosed troop carrier.3

At a glance

0250500
77–457 hpPower
0510
6.8–9.4 s0–60 mph
0100200
175.4 km/hTop speed
0400800
191–790 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
1,425–2,664.4 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1913141518

Engine
40: F gas, B/H diesels; 200: gas/diesel V8s; 300: 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 hybrid141516
Layout
Front engine, four-wheel drive; body-on-frame1
Gearbox
40: 3-speed manual; 4-speed from 1974, later 5-speed; 300 hybrid: 10-speed auto1415
Built at
70 Series: Toyota Auto Body, Yoshiwara Plant, Japan17
Units built
Over 5.5 million built by early 20083

The story

Developed for Japan's National Police Reserve in 1951, the BJ began a family built around durability. Longtime developer Sadayoshi Koyari, "Mr. Land Cruiser," describes testing to the breaking point before launch.456

1951: BJ climbs Mount Fuji, wins police work19511960: 40 Series gains low-range gearing19601980: 60 Series launches with a 4.2 L 2F19801989: 80 Series trades leaves for coils19891998: North American 100 gets a 230-hp V819982007: 200 Series debuts with Crawl Control20072021: 300 Series sheds up to 200 kg20212024: Hybrid comeback for North America20242026: 300 Performance Hybrid: 790 Nm2026 Toyota BJ (BJ): 1951–1956BJLand Cruiser 40 Series (J40): 1960–2001 (including Brazil)J40Land Cruiser FJ55 (FJ55): 1967–1980FJ55Land Cruiser 60 Series (60 Series): 1980–199060 SeriesLand Cruiser 70 Series (70 Series): 1984–present70 SeriesLand Cruiser 80 Series (80 Series): 1989–199880 SeriesLand Cruiser 100 Series (100 Series): 1998–2007100 SeriesLand Cruiser 200 Series (200 Series): 2007–2021200 Series 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsMilestones23571015
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YearWhat happened
1951–1956Toyota BJ (BJ)
1960–2001 (including Brazil)Land Cruiser 40 Series (J40)
1967–1980Land Cruiser FJ55 (FJ55)
1980–1990Land Cruiser 60 Series (60 Series)
1984–presentLand Cruiser 70 Series (70 Series)
1989–1998Land Cruiser 80 Series (80 Series)
1998–2007Land Cruiser 100 Series (100 Series)
2007–2021Land Cruiser 200 Series (200 Series)
1951BJ climbs Mount Fuji, wins police work
196040 Series gains low-range gearing
198060 Series launches with a 4.2 L 2F
198980 Series trades leaves for coils
1998North American 100 gets a 230-hp V8
2007200 Series debuts with Crawl Control
2021300 Series sheds up to 200 kg
2024Hybrid comeback for North America
2026300 Performance Hybrid: 790 Nm
  1. 1951

    BJ climbs Mount Fuji, wins police work

    Military-vehicle demand spawned the BJ. The National Police Reserve passed it over, but its Mount Fuji climb won an order for 289 police patrol cars.15

  2. 1960

    40 Series gains low-range gearing

    The FJ40 combined a 3.9 L F engine with low-range gearing, retaining the three-speed main gearbox.1

  3. 1980

    60 Series launches with a 4.2 L 2F

    Later 60s gained EFI and automatics. The 62's 3FE 4.0 L and A440F automatic went on to power the US 80.78

  4. 1989

    80 Series trades leaves for coils

    Coils replaced leaf springs; upper grades gained full-time 4WD. US models added a 4.5 L engine and optional front/rear factory locks in 1993.78

  5. 1998

    North American 100 gets a 230-hp V8

    The 4.7 L V8 delivered 230 hp and 434 Nm. Independent front suspension marked the 100; the 105 kept solid axles at both ends.7910

  6. 2007

    200 Series debuts with Crawl Control

    The 200 introduced the world's first Crawl Control to hold a low speed on rocks, sand and steep hills; North America used a 5.7 L gasoline engine.7

  7. 2021

    300 Series sheds up to 200 kg

    The 300 shed up to 200 kg; twin-turbo V6 versions used a 10-speed automatic, and GR Sport gained E-KDSS anti-roll-bar disconnection.51112

  8. 2024

    Hybrid comeback for North America

    After the 2021 exit, the Land Cruiser returned with a 326-hp 2.4 L hybrid, a 23-mpg EPA combined estimate and a 2,722 kg tow rating.13

  9. 2026

    300 Performance Hybrid: 790 Nm

    A 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 hybrid delivered 790 Nm through a 10-speed automatic, launching in selected eastern European markets.14

Every generation

  • Land Cruiser 40 Series
    J401960–2001 (including Brazil)
  • Land Cruiser FJ55
    FJ551967–1980
  • Land Cruiser 60 Series
    60 Series1980–1990
  • Land Cruiser 70 Series
    70 Series1984–present
  • Land Cruiser 80 Series
    80 Series1989–1998
  • Land Cruiser 100 Series
    100 Series1998–2007
  • Land Cruiser 200 Series
    200 Series2007–2021

Power over the years

From 84 hp to 457 hp in 75 years.

0200400600 19501960197019801990200020102020 hp 1951 · 84 hp · BJ 3.4 L Type B gasoline six1960 · 125 hp · FJ40 3.9 L F1968 · 77 hp · Bandeirante 3.4 L OM324 diesel1975 · 133 hp · J40 4.2 L 2F, outside Japan1997 · 212 hp · US FZJ80 4.5 L 1FZ-FE1998 · 230 hp · North American 100 4.7 L V82020 · 381 hp · Heritage Edition 5.7 L V82021 · 304 hp · 300 Series 3.3 L twin-turbo diesel V62021 · 409 hp · 300 Series 3.5 L twin-turbo gas V62023 · 201 hp · 250 Europe 2.8 L diesel, announced2024 · 326 hp · 250 First Edition 2.4 L hybrid2026 · 457 hp · 300 Performance Hybrid (DIN hp) 457 hp 300 Performance Hybrid (DIN hp) 84 hp BJ 3.4 L Type B gasoline six
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YearHorsepowerModel
195184BJ 3.4 L Type B gasoline six
1960125FJ40 3.9 L F
196877Bandeirante 3.4 L OM324 diesel
1975133J40 4.2 L 2F, outside Japan
1997212US FZJ80 4.5 L 1FZ-FE
1998230North American 100 4.7 L V8
2020381Heritage Edition 5.7 L V8
2021304300 Series 3.3 L twin-turbo diesel V6
2021409300 Series 3.5 L twin-turbo gas V6
2023201250 Europe 2.8 L diesel, announced
2024326250 First Edition 2.4 L hybrid
2026457300 Performance Hybrid (DIN hp)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    FJ40 (40 Series)

    1960

    125 hp
  • 250 Series 1958 (North America)

    Standard

    250 Series 1958 (North America)

    2024

    326 hp
  • 250 Series Land Cruiser (North America)

    Standard

    250 Series Land Cruiser (North America)

    2024

    326 hp
  • 300 Series GX / GXL / VX / Sahara

    Standard

    300 Series GX / GXL / VX / Sahara

    2021

    304 hp

  • Standard

    300 Series Sahara ZX (Australia)

    2021

    304 hp
  • 300 Series GR Sport (Australia)

    Performance

    300 Series GR Sport (Australia)

    2021

    304 hp

  • Special

    80 Series Collector's Edition (US)

    1997

  • Special

    80 Series 40th Anniversary (US)

    1997

  • 200 Series 60th Anniversary / Altitude / Sahara Horizon

    Special

    200 Series 60th Anniversary / Altitude / Sahara Horizon

  • 250 Series First Edition (North America)

    Limited

    250 Series First Edition (North America)

    2024

    326 hp
  • 200 Series Heritage Edition

    Limited

    200 Series Heritage Edition

    2020

    381 hp

    1,200 built

  • Limited

    70th Anniversary 76 Series wagon

    2021

    202 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Early 40 Series: round headlights and grille share a lozenge-shaped surround.3
  • FJ55: small, deeply recessed round headlights sit unusually far inboard.2
  • 70 Series Heavy Duty: flat steel panels and an almost upright glasshouse.22
  • 80 Series: rounded roof and body corners, with a sharply raked windshield.3
  • 250 Series: horizontal body lines and a low side-window line.20

Year by year

  1. 1975 (US FJ40)

    Rear ambulance-style doors replaced the earlier three-piece hatch arrangement.1523

  2. 1979 onward (US FJ40)

    The headlight surround became wider and squarer, replacing the earlier lozenge-shaped bezel.1315

  3. 1995–1997 (US 80 Series)

    Toyota's symbol replaced TOYOTA grille lettering; the redesigned dashboard gained standard airbags.8

  4. 2014 facelift (J150)

    Full LED lamps appeared front and rear, including bright daytime running lights.24

  5. 2018 (J150)

    Grille and headlights moved higher; a dip in the center of the hood improved forward visibility.24

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota Land Cruiser
    Land Cruiser
    Photo of a Lexus LX450
    Lexus LX450

    Lexus LX450

    The 80 Series relative adds door, fender and tailgate cladding, larger rear bumper corners and a plastic-covered rear crossmember.8

  • Photo of a Toyota Land Cruiser
    Land Cruiser
    Photo of a Toyota FJ Cruiser
    Toyota FJ Cruiser

    Toyota FJ Cruiser

    Its retro face echoes the 40 Series; the older 40 has fender-mounted turn signals and simple pressed-steel body panels.1522

  • Photo of a Toyota Land Cruiser
    Land Cruiser
    Photo of a Land Rover Discovery
    Land Rover Discovery

    Land Rover Discovery

    Discovery has a stepped roofline; the J150 Land Cruiser has a two-box profile and tall ride height.24

Against its rivals

  • Range Rover 4.6HSE

    Land Cruiser vs Range Rover 4.6HSE

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Land Cruiser9.4 s
    Range Rover 4.6HSE9.2 s
    9
  • Lincoln Navigator

    Land Cruiser vs Lincoln Navigator

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Land Cruiser9.4 s
    Lincoln Navigator10.3 s
    9
  • Lexus GX550 Overtrail+

    Land Cruiser vs Lexus GX550 Overtrail+

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Land Cruiser7.7 s
    Lexus GX550 Overtrail+6.3 s
    13

Prices

Value today $16.0K–$33.0K1931

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K 200020052010201520202025 Value today: $16,000–$33,000 1998 · $46,370 · North America base1998 · $51,639 · North America as tested2021 · $87,030 · North America base2024 · $57,345 · North America base, 19582024 · $63,345 · North America Land Cruiser2024 · $76,345 · North America First Edition base2024 · $76,825 · North America First Edition tested 2024 · $83,000 · 2024 First Edition, 11 miles, BaT2024 · $88,500 · 2021 URJ200 Heritage Edition, 10k miles, BaT2025 · $29,000 · 1983 FJ60 5-speed, BaT2025 · $16,000 · 2009 URJ200, 251k miles, replacement V8, BaT2025 · $47,000 · 1997 FZJ80, 99k miles shown, BaT2025 · $48,750 · 1987 J70, Cummins R2.8, 94k miles shown, TMU, BaT2025 · $34,000 · 1988 FJ62, 167k miles shown, BaT2025 · $18,000 · 2006 UZJ100, 210k miles, BaT2025 · $33,500 · 1978 FJ40, 73k miles shown, BaT2025 · $32,750 · 1978 FJ55, 51k miles shown, rolled odometer, BaT2026 · $33,000 · 1997 FZJ80, 170k miles, repainted, lifted, BaT2026 · $25,000 · 1983 FJ60 5-speed, ~131k miles, fuel-injected, BaT $88.5K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
1998Price when new$46,370North America base
1998Price when new$51,639North America as tested
2021Price when new$87,030North America base
2024Price when new$57,345North America base, 1958
2024Price when new$63,345North America Land Cruiser
2024Price when new$76,345North America First Edition base
2024Price when new$76,825North America First Edition tested
2024Auction sale$83,0002024 First Edition, 11 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$88,5002021 URJ200 Heritage Edition, 10k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$29,0001983 FJ60 5-speed, BaT
2025Auction sale$16,0002009 URJ200, 251k miles, replacement V8, BaT
2025Auction sale$47,0001997 FZJ80, 99k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$48,7501987 J70, Cummins R2.8, 94k miles shown, TMU, BaT
2025Auction sale$34,0001988 FJ62, 167k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$18,0002006 UZJ100, 210k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$33,5001978 FJ40, 73k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$32,7501978 FJ55, 51k miles shown, rolled odometer, BaT
2026Auction sale$33,0001997 FZJ80, 170k miles, repainted, lifted, BaT
2026Auction sale$25,0001983 FJ60 5-speed, ~131k miles, fuel-injected, BaT
2026Value today$16,000–$33,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “370.18 km/h on a runway”
    • “Twelve straight production-class victories”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  32. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $25,000 on August 31, 2026 (Lot #260,622) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $47,000 on December 18, 2025 (Lot #223,940) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. No Reserve: Cummins R2.8–Powered 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser J70 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $48,750 on October 7, 2025 (Lot #213,721) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. 25-Years-Owned 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $34,000 on September 28, 2025 (Lot #212,202) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $18,000 on September 18, 2025 (Lot #210,630) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $33,500 on July 29, 2025 (Lot #202,628) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $32,750 on April 16, 2025 (Lot #187,722) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $83,000 on May 27, 2024 (Lot #148,440) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  40. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser URJ200 Heritage Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $88,500 on February 4, 2024 (Lot #135,404) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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