Toyota Land Cruiser was developed by Toyota since 1951 and only started production in 1954. This car has been made ??in various forms, including in the form of convertible, hardtop, station wagon, and versatile truck. Land Cruiser is famous for its toughness in rough terrain, but since the 1990's also made ??luxury models that are the basis for the Lexus LX.
Since the 1980s, in general there are two different kinds of Land Cruiser Station Wagon model which is large, and smaller working model called the Land Cruiser II, which in Japan is named Prado.
However, beginning in 1996 to 3 kinds of different things because Prado became its own model, and the Land Cruiser 70 Series car remained in production as workers. Prado later became the basis for the Lexus GX. While the Land Cruiser Station Wagon Lexus LX is the base type of the Land Cruiser is the most numerous and familiar than the Land Cruiser Prado and 70 Series.
The Long Journey Toyota Land Cruiser Story
1950 - The outbreak of the Korean War led to increased demand for military vehicles. The United States government ordered 100 vehicles with Willys specification and Toyota was asked to make this vehicle.
1951 - Prototype cars Toyota "Jeep" BJ were developed in January 1951. Jeep BJ was larger than that of America and its original use Type B gasoline engine 3.4L inline 6-cylinder that produces 85 hp/3600 Nm/1600 rpm and 215 rpm. Berpenggerak 4 wheels.
1951 - In July 1951, Toyota's test driver Ichiro Taira drove the Jeep BJ prototype is up to the sixth level of Mount Fuji, and became the first car made it to this level. This test is also seen by the National Police Agency of Japan (National Police Agency, or NPA). Impressed with the toughness of this car, eventually the NPA also ordered 289 units of this car to be their official patrol car.
1953 - Production of the "Toyota Jeep BJ" began at Toyota Plant Honsya and Arakawa Bankin Kogyo KK (now known as Araco and is an affiliate of Toyota Auto Body Co..).
1954 - The name "Land Cruiser" was created by the technical director hanji Umehara. "In England we have another competitor: Land Rover. I must make a good name for this car to avoid being harassed by our competitors. That's why I call it 'Land Cruiser'. The name is already used for car Studebaker Land Cruiser in the U.S. in 1934-1954 but it was not problematic.
1954 - Engine 3.9L 125 hp Type M was added to the model fire-engine chassis.
1955 - The second generation of this car, 20 Series, was launched. FJ20 is a refinement of the BJ series, designed more attractive to attract civilians. Keep using the line 6-cylinder 3.9L engine Type F but the strength was increased, but still only use 3 speed gearbox. Machines also placed 120 mm more advanced than ever before. FJ28 is a medium wheelbase version, and made in the model Canvas Top and Station Wagon. Pick-up models are also produced. All models are berpenggerak 4 wheels. Model station wagon with a long wheelbase FJ35 was given a model code.
1957 - Land Cruiser was first imported to Australia by B & D Motors with FJ25/28 model. [2] This car is the first car from Japan that is routinely exported to the country.
1958 - Land Cruiser began to be produced by the station wagon version. This car also has begun to be produced in Brazil, making this car is the first Toyota cars made outside Japan. Short wheelbase FJ25 Hardtop available in models, Canvas Top, and Personal Carrier.
1960 - Toyota FJ40 launched. 3.9L engine use a Type F and continue to use 3 speed gearbox. In Brazil, the car was named Bandeirante and used Mercedes-Benz diesel engine power 78 hp.
1965 - Land Cruiser Toyota became the best-selling car in the United States
1968 - Land Cruiser sold 100,000 units
1972 - Land Cruiser sold 200,000 units worldwide.
1973 - Land Cruiser sold 300,000 units.
The new diesel engine with a long wheelbase was introduced.
1974 - The new diesel engine 4 in line 3.0LB offered. The introduction of this new engine makes the Land Cruiser sales in Japan rose sharply due to lower taxed than the 3.9L engine.
1975 - Engine 3.9L engine was replaced with larger capacity and more powerful, 4.2L Type 2F.
1976 - FJ40 in the United States were given an additional brake discs for the front.
1977 - Irish Military Toyota FJ45 ordering as many as 77 units. Although tough, this car was easy to rust and eventually be repainted.
1978 - Land Cruiser BJ / FJ40 and FJ55 began to be sold in West Germany.
1979 - Power steering and air conditioning installed in the FJ40 began for the first time. Diesel engines in Japan became 3.2L Type 2B.
In some countries, Type H 3.6L diesel engines are also offered.
1981 - replaced by a 3.4L diesel engine type 3B and got to the front wheel disc brakes.
1983 - Last FJ40 Land Cruiser Toyota imported from Japan.
Consists of the hardtop model, Canvas Top with short and medium wheelbase, Pick-up with short and long wheelbase, Station Wagon, as well as Troopcarrier.
1984 - This year is the last year for the Land Cruiser 40
1984 - In addition to 60, Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series was launched.
1985 - turbodiesel engine 12H-T and 13B-T launched.
1988 - Land Cruiser petrol engine replaced the 4.0L 3F-E EFI. FJ62G Land Cruiser VX series was introduced in Japan for passenger car market.
990 - Land Cruiser 80 series station wagon version was introduced to replace the 60 series. This model is only sold in North America and Europe, all of them have used four-wheel drive is full (full-time 4WD). In Japan, Africa, and Australia, there is a part-time 4WD mode.
1990 - A new generation of diesel engines is launched. Now there are 3 different types of machines, namely gasoline 6-cylinder (3F-E), 6-cylinder diesel (1Hz) DOHC, and 1HD-T engine injection turbodiesel.
1991 - Mid 1991 (3F-E) was introduced to the Australian market.
1993 - A new 6-cylinder gasoline engine-FE 4.5L 1FZ launched. Since October of 1992 have used larger brakes and a wheelbase also extended a little. High pinion electric locking front differential is available for the U.S. market.
1994 - Land Cruiser Blue Marlin FZJ80R limited edition was launched in Australia. Using a 4.5L 6-cylinder engine powered 158 kW/4600 rpm. Using some of the features a stylish "Blue Marlin", and this car only made 500 units only.
1995 - Listed airbags for driver and front passenger, as well as anti-lock braking system. Logo "TOYOTA" in front of a modern Toyota logo is replaced with the current one.
1996 - In the event the Dakar Rally, a pair of successful completion of the Land Cruiser in positions 1 and 2, without the slightest alteration. ABS and airbags become standard features for the U.S. and UK markets. In Canada, the Land Cruiser was replaced with the Lexus LX 450.
1997 - Launched the Land Cruiser 80 special limited edition for collectors, known as the Land Cruiser Collector's Edition.
1997 - In the U.S., the Land Cruiser launched a limited condition called "40th Anniversary Limited Edition". Available in 2 colors, Antique Sage Pearl (also called Riverrock, Pewter or Grey) and Emerald Green. Also, added some facilities and other changes.
2007 - Introduced the new V8 diesel engine, 1VD-FTV in some countries.
Land Cruiser 70 series was sold in Australia (Wagon, 'Troop Carrier' 2-door and cab-chassis 2-door) and Indonesia (only Troop Carrier only).
2008 - The car finally stopped production in Venezuela after the country became the last country to market 80 series after Japan halted production in 1997.
Toyota Land Cruiser 90 Series (1996-2002)
Launched in 1996, replaces 70 Light (Land Cruiser Prado II/70). Is a second generation Land Cruiser Prado, and made in the form of short wheelbase Wagon coded 90 and long wheelbase is coded 95. Marketed in Europe under the Land Cruiser Colorado. JDM short wheelbase model has round headlights, while the other models with headlights box corresponding to the body design. Machine used is 2700 cc, 3400 cc and 4000 cc petrol, diesel and 3000 cc.
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series
In April 1998, launched a new Land Cruiser Land Cruiser 100 is coded, replacing the Land Cruiser 80. There are two versions of the Land Cruiser, namely 100 and 105.
Land Cruiser 105 takes most of the chassis and powertrain of 80 series.Menggunakan line 6-cylinder gasoline engine. Only sold in Africa, Australia, and several South American countries.
Land Cruiser 100 uses slightly wider chassis, independent suspension, and two new engines. Handlingnya has been improved so it is more comfortable ride.
Although the body of the Land Cruiser 100 and 105 are identical, but there are differences between them. In the LC 100, the front of the car look lower than the back, because of the IFS. Another difference among the two models is the design of the tires.
The introduction of a V8 engine as well be a first for this generation Land Cruiser, which actually aims to increase sales in the North American market. In Australia, the LC 100 with a V8 engine is only available with GXV model only, while the LC 105 is available in various models with inline six petrol engine type 1FZ-FE and diesel 1Hz. The new turbodiesel engine 1HD-FTE coded only marketed in Australia in 2000 (in England since 1998).
Land Cruiser 100 is also the basis of the Lexus LX 470, which sold in Japan under the name Land Cruiser Cygnus in Japan. In England and Ireland, the Land Cruiser 100 is marketed under the name Land Cruiser Amazon from 1998 to 2003.
In 2000, Toyota Land Cruiser to celebrate 50. In that year, the Land Cruiser has sold over 3.72 million units worldwide.
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