The Toyota Land Cruiser series of light trucks is the manufacturer's longest running vehicle series. It is popular worldwide, with a reputation for reliability. In addition to civilian users, a wide variety of military forces make use of them, especially irregular militias in Africa and the Middle East, who modify civilian trucks into 'technicals' by fitting weapon mounts. Like most popular automobiles, the Land Cruiser has been produced in a vast number of models, of which the following is only a small sample.
Toyota Jeep BJ, 1951-1955
The very first vehicle to bear the Land Cruiser name was initially known as the Toyota Jeep. It was essentially similar to the American military trucks which shared that name (GURPS High-Tech, pp. 236-237). The driver and one passenger sat at the front in actual seats, while benches running along the sides of the cargo bed seated the rest of the passengers. Initial sales were to the military and police. It was renamed 'Land Cruiser' in 1954.
Toyota Land Cruiser J40, 1960-1985
The first truly successful Land Cruiser, the J40 had a fully enclosed cab and was available as either a four-door station wagon (Occ 1+4) or truck (in table), with folding benches at the sides of the cargo bed. The latter could have either a canvas or rigid cover over the cargo bed, or be an open-bed pickup.
Diesel versions were less powerful, but more fuel-efficient (HT 11, Move 2/35, Range 250).
Toyota Land Cruiser J70, 1984-
The J70 series had a more angular design than previous models. It was available as a SUV (Occ 1+4), four-door pickup (Occ 1+4), two-door pickup (Occ 1+1), or troop carrier (in table) with benches running along the sides of the cargo bed.
Initial diesel versions were less powerful (HT 11, Move 2/38, Range 430), but by 2007 a powerful turbo-diesel V8 was able to match gasoline performance (HT 11, Cost $40k).
Toyota Land Cruiser J80, 1990-2007
A five-door SUV, with a rounded appearance. From 1995 they come with airbags and improved brakes (GURPS High-Tech, p. 229).
Toyota Land Cruiser J100, 1998-2007
A similar design to the J80, but a little more luxurious. Airbags and improved brakes are standard, and from 2002 an active infra-red system (gives Night Vision 7) which projects onto the windshield as a heads-up display is available.
Toyota Land Cruiser J200, 2008-2021
A large, luxurious SUV with airbags, improved brakes, and a rear-view camera.
DRIVING/TL (AUTOMOBILE)
| TL | Vehicle | ST/HP | Hnd/SR | HT | Move | LWt. | Load | SM | Occ. | DR | Range | Cost | Loc. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Toyota Jeep BJ | 59 | 0/3 | 10f | 2/30 | 2.5 | 0.9 | +3 | 1+7 | 3 | 290 | $10k | O4W | |
| 7 | Toyota Land Cruiser J40 | 62 | 0/3 | 11f | 2/47 | 2.5 | 0.7 | +3 | 1+5 | 3 | 210 | $30k | G4W | |
| 8 | Toyota Land Cruiser J70 | 61 | 0/3 | 11f | 2/44 | 2.7 | 0.9 | +4 | 1+7 | 3 | 400 | $35k | G4W | |
| 8 | Toyota Land Cruiser J80 | 66 | 0/3 | 11 | 2/47 | 3.2 | 0.9 | +4 | 1+7 | 3 | 450 | $40k | G4W | |
| 8 | Toyota Land Cruiser J100 | 70 | 0/3 | 11 | 2/52 | 3.6 | 0.9 | +4 | 1+7 | 3 | 540 | $70k | G4W | |
| 8 | Toyota Land Cruiser J200 | 71 | 0/3 | 11f | 3/61 | 3.7 | 0.9 | +4 | 1+7 | 3 | 530 | $80k | G4W |