| From its conception in the 1950's, the Toyota | | | | After building a solid reputation in its early years, |
| Landcruiser developed a legendary reputation as a | | | | Toyota continued its development and in 1954 the |
| highly capable off-road vehicle, renowned for its high | | | | name 'Land Cruiser' was adopted in attempts to |
| power engine and rugged chassis and drive train. | | | | distance itself from the American Jeep and also |
| These traits have characterised all models since and | | | | remain strong against the established Land Rover |
| coupled with advances in technology and more focus | | | | brand. The FJ25 model came with the first 'F' series |
| on luxury, the 2010 Landcruiser 200 is an amazing | | | | engine, with more power at 105hp (79kW) and |
| vehicle. This proven history and development over | | | | improved suspension for better ride and comfort. It |
| the last 60 years has made the used Toyota | | | | was this model that was first imported in to Australia |
| Landcruiser market a thriving hive of activity. | | | | in 1958 by the Theiss Brothers, for use on the |
| The development of the Landcruiser began in Japan | | | | Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme. This was the |
| just after World War II, as the Japanese has been | | | | beginning of a love affair with the Landcruiser in |
| exposed to the US military Jeep and saw the | | | | Australia that is still strong today. |
| potential to improve this model and offer it to the | | | | The demand for the used Toyota Landcruiser |
| civilian market. In January of 1951, the first prototype | | | | remains strong across all models in Australia, from the |
| was completed, known as the Model BJ. With a 3.4L | | | | legendary FJ40 built from 1960 - 1984, through the |
| Six Cylinder engine producing a healthy for the day | | | | ever popular Landcruiser 80 and Landcruiser 100 |
| 85Hp (64kW), a chassis from the existing Toyota SB | | | | series models. They have legendary status for off |
| truck and a solid 4WD drive train, the legend began | | | | road, towing and workhorse capabilities and |
| as this vehicle had outstanding off road capabilities. | | | | improvements in comfort have seen the Landcruiser |
| These characteristics were the platform of all future | | | | even become popular as an urban vehicle for families |
| models that have been a winning combination for the | | | | needing that little bit more. |
| Toyota Landcruiser ever since. | | | | |