Civilian Toyota Mega Cruiser: A Comprehensive Tour

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Yeah I know it's a hand throttle.

[@tengu190]

Too bad its not the raised roof variant.

[@tengu190]

Closest vehicles with 4 wheel steering is the GM Quadrasteer.

[@davidpistek6241]

@@tengu190 remember them almost considered a suburban with it

[@tengu190]

@@davidpistek6241 I got lucky when I was in Japan to see a civilian version and ride in a military variant.

[@tengu190]

@@davidpistek6241 And instead of a 4WS surburban, would of happened if the numbers were higher to justify cost. The XUV with retractable roof came out.

[@Virtuoso23]

4.1 diesel engine. 153 HP. Will run forever. Extremely slowly, but forever.

[@jhudamedel2952]

@TheSushiraw The coaster can reach 140kph, so it's not slow, right?

[@baseline4102]

For diesel engine 153HP is good number at the time

[@tongkiparts4672]

You forgot to read the torque and power to weight ratio that it has, compare to Hummer, this probably has better fuel economy

[@NPC-kv7tn]

@@tongkiparts4672 Duh.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Toni parts an airplane is more fuel efficient than a hummer

[@jakobholgersson4400]

A bit of feedback: please balance the audio volume. It's wildly inconsistent.

[@M.A.S.-SuperiorService-]

please.

[@levey2]

yes please.

[@dinud71]

Yes

[@darius2640]

drives me mad

[@ccllvn]

agreed

[@woozhi9218]

We need to sign a petition to have Toyota to make the mega cruiser again

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Ha! If only those really worked...

[@woozhi9218]

@@ChrisONeillUSA then we start a boycott by not buying any toyotas (just kdding)

[@jcurbin305]

​@@woozhi9218 😂😂

[@Alan62651]

Wow. The US market would have LOVED this vehicle.

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

If you want a Hummer, but super reliable, get this thing.

[@TeaInTheMorning-we2kh]

This is the only one in the western hemisphere and 1 of 250 around the world.

[@Menga213]

@@TeaInTheMorning-we2kh now you can important them in USA

[@TeaInTheMorning-we2kh]

@@Menga213 You could if you were able to find one.

[@aaronsanchezz]

Pretty sure the hummer was super reliable... no?

[@mrgw98]

Now that Hummer went out, I'm surprised Toyota hasn't brought this back for the US market place as there is currently a demand for 4x4 off road vehicles.

[@briansuderman5597]

@jon sertic I'd imagine the little Toyota diesel 4 cylinder would do very well for fuel mileage

[@hardmcshaft5665]

Put the new 4.5l v8 turbo in it an it be a beast.. get better mpg then a duramax that for sure

[@zakprom7850]

gas is about to dip under 2 bucks in wisconsin, pretty much everywhere has cheap gas except libtard states

[@mohammadnoor8429]

@@zakprom7850 it's about 2.50 in CT

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Thirsty, too large to be practical, extremely heavy. I fail to see a large appeal for it, just like with Hummers.

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

"The Toyota Mega Cruiser Is A Japanese Hummer" - Doug DeMuro

[@hardmcshaft5665]

Michael O'Keefe its a clone.. and i want one lol

[@kizomanizo]

@@Prince-gu8or the C word? Why all that bro?

[@48956l]

Doug DeMuro is annoying af, I’d be surprised if he has any friends.

[@Petrospect]

you guys do realise that this guy has basically lifted Doug's review techniques and this is basically how a Mega Cruiser video'd be like right

[@sh0ryualfa393]

@@48956l, Doug has loads of followers. Don't be hatin'.

[@Sequentialaccount]

Toyota could have sold at least 5 times the amount they sold to the JDF in the first 6 months of sale for sure, if they sold it in America

[@edbo10]

nah, US auto industry is in bed with the government so the automakers know even if they make shitty products they can get away with it because "MADE IN THE US OF A!"

[@munenemunene695]

Back then A.M General threatend to sue Toyota if they ever sold it in the U.S They knew it would have killed the H1 sales

[@Maniacguy2777]

The problem is not of Toyota the problem is of people's mentality of buying

[@aaronsanchezz]

@@edbo10 ya cuz 90s Toyotas they sold in America were soooo bad and unreliable lol

[@edbo10]

@@aaronsanchezz I'm talking about US brand vehicles, not japanese vehicles. I thought you were smarter than that

[@socialghost4400]

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that whatever toyota was trying to build, let it be a car, bus, truck or in this case a Civilian version of a military vehicle...that it would be solid, well build and no rattles or creaks anywhere

[@hatefueled3857]

ISIS: *HEAVY BREATHING*

[@woozhi9218]

Hassan hassan buy me that hummer Hassan

[@iFixJunk]

Aww, how CUTE! A CAMRY STEERING WHEEL!

[@nojnoj3069]

There's a lot of swapped out part's here......I would love to own one just like this.

[@AldousForestTheLast]

*Hummer gets into production* Toyota: Fine. I’ll do it myself.

[@TheHuskyGT]

I remember seeing this in a magazine many, many years ago when first announced. I thought it was the rarest thing ever. I never forgot about it and still got fascinated when remembering it. I can't believe there is one here in the States, and literally just a few blocks from where I live.

[@Claro1993]

Scotty Kilmer needs to see this.

[@xwarped83]

“Rattled and creeks”. That’s exactly why I loved my LX470, it was 12 years old and it never felt old. I get into an 2 year old Escalade and the buttons creek and I hear rattles, it felt so cheap.

[@jnhg9808]

This would make a dream overland rig.

[@nojnoj3069]

That was my thought too. You're just guaranteed reliability. That engine will last forever...... Update and upgrade all the usual and you've got yourself something bullet proof.

[@Trinavara]

Totally..

[@alexanderrosales7675]

@@Trinavara 4 wheel steering what more do you want?

[@Trinavara]

@@alexanderrosales7675 yep that would actually make off roading even more interesting, maneuvering out of difficulty etc..sometimes all you needed was for the back wheels to move a bit to the left or right and it wouldve made a big difference,lol..

[@supertrix101]

The Toyota Mega Cruiser is a reliable alternative to the temperamental Hummers.

[@DocWolph]

Assuming you can't afford the remanufactured Hummers, like Milspec (about $200K). Then again you can actually get a Milspec

[@edbo10]

i'd love to have a humvee with the mega cruiser engine. I just love the way the humvee looks, it's so raw, it's form following function. Doesn't care about looking good, it's designed to be practical. Shame the V8 engine is so temperamental

[@Martín99chevy]

Hummer : will break Mega cruiser : won’t break

[@theranger7125]

As a H1 owner I'd have to disagree with this statement.

[@SarahSmith-hd8kd]

Ya respectfully your wrong Humvees will chug along. Plus one the other had to copy the original that speaks volumes. That all said though I have a 98 jeep Cherokee with the original automatic AW4 Toyota made transmission for those who don't know that very unknown to most fact and it has 230,000 miles on the thing and still runs very solid my 8th one out of 17 vehicles so I love Toyota for reliability and track record BUT the H1 is a proven workhorse just don't expect good mileage😉

[@camdenmiller7369]

Sarah Smith Seems like H1’s are starting to get Duramax swapped. Its funny tho, my friend owns I believe a 86’ production HMMWV with the 6.5 Detroit, and that thing absolutely chugs diesel lmao. Even compared to the H1

[@SarahSmith-hd8kd]

@Saint Fifty One "Dummy" Really I'm the dummy ask any veteran who drove one lol the final year had the most powerful engine and best fuel economy got about 10 to 12 mpg maybe you should fact check and shut the fuck up you come at me like that with a rude ignorant ass comment and statement that's not true stupid is as stupid does though I guess. Ya I was talking the ORIGINAL I wasn't talking some dumb ass fake ass plastic H2 H3 crap you don't even know what you're speaking on foot in mouth much! Go ahead and look it up then just 🤐 it shut!

[@geethsan1567]

H1s are solidly built and have little no reliability problems unlike H2 and H3s.

[@freddyangulo9804]

Wow it has the Toyota coaster bus engine, those engines are brutally solid and strong!!! You are not going to be the first to get some where but definitely you will make it...

[@mattparoz4246]

In July 2019 I had the opportunity to tour the Japanese “LST KUNISAKI” when it was docked in Brisbane, Australia. They had about 15-20 of the Mega Cruisers on board. It was awesome 🇦🇺🤙🏻

[@hithummah]

this video and the channel are so underrated. Needs more subs and views

[@W4NKER]

Nice landcruiser. Always loved 100 series. Just found this channel from this video. Had to subscribe

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks! I appreciate the sub.

[@samuraifugitivo]

The last time i went to japan was in 2001, i saw one of this at a toyota permanent exhibition at odaiba.asked for the price, it was around 115,000 us then.

[@jullian95m]

Never even heard off this vehicle but its already so much cooler than a hummer

[@videowsatcher]

windshield wipers are not drive side dependent; I live in a RHD market and some vehicles carry windshield wipers on the left and indicators on the right, whilst others do it in reverse

[@nospacoco2195]

Im here from instagram . Im here from 1 k followers . KEEP UP WITH THE GREAT JOB!!!!

[@gl02vnk]

Epic. Great video. FYI the indicator stalk on the right and wipers on the left isn’t a standard RHD thing, it’s a Japanese car thing, lol. I’m in the U.K. and our car stalks are the same as yours. My ‘91 JDM-import Hilux is the same as that MegaCruiser.

[@wocko1]

I'm in Australia (Also a Right Hand Drive/drive on the left side of the road country, like the UK) and most cars here have the indicator stalk on the right (Japanese, Australian, Korean, Chinese cars), with the exception of European and American cars, which have the stalk on the left. I drive a Nissan, my folks drive a Land Rover, so I get mixed up sometimes with the indicator when I drive their car.

[@edbo10]

5:29 man, I've heard of Toyota's Production System and all that but never expected to see the same steering wheel used in the corolla and camry in the mega cruiser lol

[@alanblanes2876]

Thanks very much for having put this video up, Chris. Doug DeMuro mentioned the Toyota Mega Cruiser as being on his top dream list cars. It is great that you have given us a tour.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks Alan, glad you liked it! It was crazy to get access to such a unique vehicle so early on in my video-making career.

[@erikkovacs3097]

"I have no idea where you get tires for this thing" while camera pans over the "Bridgestone" label.

[@TheHuskyGT]

It's still, most likely impossible to get them. Like with the old Vipers (the ones with 17 inch wheels), no manufacturer makes 335/55 R17 tires anymore. If you have one, your only choice is to get bigger wheels from a newer model to fit new tires.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Call Bridgestone and ask for tires for a 96 Mega Cruiser and let me know how that goes.

[@c4n15lupu5]

@@ChrisONeillUSA 🤣🤣

[@wasabitoburrion4409]

I'd like to get my hands on a Mega Cruiser. I like the fact it has 4 wheel steering and a 4 cylinder turbo diesel. It can use 20 to 30 more horsepower

[@gilesfisher5277]

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce this video. I collect my BDX 10 on Tuesday in Bangkok. Excited yet apprehensive as I understand it is the only Mega Cruiser in Thailand. Any advice is gratefully received.

[@kayliibensen387]

Whoa, I want to know more about that Mega Bus! That thing looked pretty dope.

[@jussayinmipeece1069]

LOL, as a Canadian who lives SIX months of each yeah in Jamaica i feel your pain with the wiper/turn signal mix-up

[@faviollerena9996]

it would be so cool to have one of these to go on vacation with my family

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

This is so awesome for all us Toyota fan boys!!!

[@ProkievTV]

Doug de muro will be sooo satisfied by getting a review from this car loaded of tons of quirks.

[@kevinw4267]

Hey man, saw this on Facebook. With all due respect, you are too good looking to tell bad jokes like Doug DeMuro, they just make you look evil (hats off to Veep fans). This is quality content, keep trying to find your own style. Good luck!

[@kevinw4267]

I am your No. 62 sub!

[@wackyrc1394]

A breath of fresh air! And Landcruiser heaven in Utah, what a nice surprise! A big thank you 😁👍

[@unexpectedcaveman6573]

As a motoring writer in a country where we get both left and right hand drive indicator stalk positions this is known as the "motoring writers' salute", on car launches, when the windscreen wipers start whipping around wildly rather than the indicators flashing.

[@saketsourav1899]

Now my favorite channel for auto

[@seanjones2456]

The difference between this and a hummer is that this vehicle actually worked!

[@chansarithsok]

This particular model, 1995, will be sold legally in the US this year with the starting price around $90 grand. 😯

[@kevinisenzo7945]

If that's true, I'm sold! I'll buy one

[@SpdyHS]

Great video! For the next one, make sure to adjust your microphone volume when narrating (it was quite low here)

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Ah I know. That's killing me.

[@Wbfuhn]

Me: Sees Humvee knockoff. Considers buying one. Only 149 made. That shoots down my chance to ever get one.

[@blaingunter]

All the GM Hummers were also Humvee knockoffs.

[@Wbfuhn]

@@blaingunter True.

[@hellraiserkatg]

90k usd. Still cheaper than a H1 alpha 🤷‍♂️

[@chefderappa4838]

Derek Allan or you could get a surplus one for $5000-10000usd

[@Weissmanneitor]

Your face while driving that behemoth was priceless.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

It was bliss.

[@jamawl66]

Great video! Keep these going!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks!

[@notforsaletoday1895]

I was expecting you to have a few hundred thousand subs based off the production quality. Keep it up and you’ll grow exponentially!

[@kevgermany]

At least one of these went to South Africa in the early 90s. Our fleet manager tested it. I thought it was a prototype, didn't realise it went into production.

[@Labergemusic]

Wait what, it's got an Alberta plate! Must be only importable into Canada I guess.

[@abdou6003]

I have one too in Alberta :)

[@dorthensensens]

Abdou Michael Do you work for a mining company? I hear that and farming are the only way to get these or 70 series land cruiser in canada.

[@abdou6003]

@@dorthensensens no i dont work for any company. i did buy the MC through a international transaction. but i did buy a 100s from US. But we do have 70 series LC units in Alberta for Film use (see my other channel WN Continental Broadcasting)

[@BigUziVert2190]

i was thinking the same thing, i was like "alberta?!!"

[@abdou6003]

@Joshua N. Ajang i hae no clue its a 2002 though

[@jonjacob1962]

My mom has an 03 or 04 Chevy Silverado. It's the 1500hd with quadrasteer. It was the crew cab too so it was long af. The first time I drove it and the back kicked out it freaked me out a little. But it gives that truck an amazing turn radius.

[@baburejaz]

Amazingly beautiful Japanese engineering. Many thanks to you for your time and efforts behind filming this very rare Mega Cruiser Sincerely Babur

[@turdmuffins88]

I live in Salt lake City. I had no idea that this museum was here. I know where I'm taking the kids this weekend...scratch that, the kids are staying home. They'll find a way to break something.

[@1119-w3u]

Whoa okay, this takes " *can I copy your homework but change a few things so it's not obvious you copied* " to another level !!!!!

[@putraappm]

hmm..😴kay *karen*

[@hapkijo9713]

Thanks for the video, I didn't know these existed. Toyota could have sold thousands of these.

[@allwrathnograpes]

I had no idea there was a museum like this in Salt Lake. Time to check it out.

[@dunxy]

Diff lock switch (among other things!) is identical in my 15 vdj76!

[@kayliibensen387]

This, is a new subscriber to your channel.

[@landjstudios2616]

This review feels like a Doug Demuro review! Great Job!

[@TCFan30]

Thanks for reviewing this. Back in the late 90s, I briefly explored the MC and how it could have been a more civilian road friendly and cost effective alt to the H1 Hummer. Obviously this was before the H2 and 3 models were released several years later or so. The big advantage obviously having a mainstream vehicle manufacturer, as opposed to AM General who were far more niche. It was alot of lost potential!

[@dieselgrandpa4181]

That roof rack looks pretty standard, it's mostly likely mounted sideways instead of front to back. I don't know that for sure but that's how it appears.

[@davidpistek6241]

This truck is awesome, Unusual-Auto is selling military varieties on Facebook and I'm fascinated by this one

[@stephenlepore4476]

I was lucky enough to ride in NIKES, Tokyo Mega Cruiser in the late 1990s. Bright red with a giant red swoosh. Because of the size of this beast, we had to take side streets and a specially planned route just to get to our destination. Bummer that so many cool rides from around the world are not available in the U.SA.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Wow. Do you know of any photos of this? Google comes up with nothing...

[@stephenlepore4476]

@@ChrisONeillUSA let me see what i can find-

[@TeslaOverland]

😍😍 Id love to drive one.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

It was really cool. 4-wheel steering is bizarre.

[@kuebby]

That 4x4 Class A RV at 3:05 OMG

[@goclunker]

Inboard brakes: citroen tech. Portal Axles: vw and unimog tech. Four wheel steering: honda

[@maxwelsh6121]

Thats INSANE ...i am beside myself that i didnt know -at all- about these. Let alone civvy varients. Wow.

[@jeffkopher3468]

Just saw a mil-spec for sale on Craigslist in Colorado!

[@pmacgaming8993]

Jeff Kopher how much!!!

[@pierceyu4546]

Damn, seeing that land cruiser in the thumbnail hit me because i had a tomica megacruiser back when i was little

[@davelee2876]

That Cruiser looked similar to Patriot in GTA V

[@hangonsnoop]

If the Power Rangers were to use an off-road vehicle, it would be a Mega Cruiser!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

This comment wins.

[@mikerandez8323]

Was going to give you heck about the "choke" but you auto - corrected!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thank you for checking the comments before doing so! :)

[@AlexisRubik]

It is way more utilitarian and comfortable than the Hummer H1 civilian version, besides the fact that it is more reliable.

[@aloevera74]

... and I have this exact powertrain (engine, manual gearbox, transfer box) fitted to a UMM Alter LWB. The 15BFT 4100cc 16v turbo Diesel engine is a torque monster.

[@sneekysmurf4754]

He did a great job on the video

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks! Appreciate that. They've gotten better since.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome looking Cruiser. I've heard of the Toyota Mega Cruiser, but I've never seen one in person. It's a damn shame that it was never offered here in the USA, for I think it would've given the Hummer H1 some much needed competition. I also find it more attractive to look at than the Hummer H1.

[@Lavrentizodiac]

The Cruiser serie 79 its enough for military service

[@Rockport1911]

Never knew these existed, Thanks KZbin recommendations. I guess its OK to copy some design, if the original doesnt get build anymore and the copy might be better :)

[@camaroman101]

These were built when the humvee was still being built, and not better.

[@bigdifferencemusicgroup]

I've gotta see this museum.

[@श्रीमानlMज्यू]

good channel fo land cruiser, like it

[@KeithSy-g3j]

Toyota launched the Mega Cruiser in 1995 until 2003.

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

Toyota heaven. I love the mega cruiser

[@fredchaveiro7569]

cool man! Liked so much

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks! Thanks for watching.

[@sharansailesh]

Here after Jerry's ev conversion video!

[@MrFreshthinking]

Great Video!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks!

[@isakjohansson7134]

Imagine if doug reviewed this, he'd be he here for an hour

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

I look back on this video and can't believe it's only 12 minutes. If I made this today it would be 30 minutes+ and I wouldn't even feel bad about it.

[@therealgaragegirls]

Lived in SLC forever. How did I not know about this place before moving out of state?

[@Chadnmurfreesboro]

Same here. I'm going back to visit.

[@irmjbhh]

What's the Doug score? Lol just kidding.. First video ever love it subscribed 👍

[@cestusfr]

Oh my... i had totally forgot about it!

[@gilesflower]

Obscure parts-share. The little coin holders are the same as in my 95 RAV4. As is the diff lock button.

[@leokatigbak6102]

Have you heard about the Toyota Mini Cruiser? It was developed in the Philippines and exported to Saudi Arabia in the 1980s. I was involved in its wiring harness product development.

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Do you mean the Blizzard? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Blizzard

[@MarcdelaCruz1]

Doug de Muro brought me here.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Wow thank you for this vid very, very interesting.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Sorry that your mic stopped working .... however the driving footage with the voice over calmly talking about the driving experiance, and the footage of you grinning like a loon enjoying every moment.

[@adurpandya2742]

We need this. With the blocky shape and sharp edges.

[@Shishizurui]

probably gets better fuel econemy than current american trucks lol.

[@mtb416]

Shishizurui The Toyota Tundra has the worst MPG of any truck in its class. Your comment literally could not be more ignorant. Even modern Toyota’s have worse MPG. What next, Tokyo drift?

[@SupraStar29]

@@mtb416 diesel toyotas definetely arent that bad

[@mtb416]

wowzers Compared to what? Statement doesn’t mean anything without a comparison.

[@ReinierMayer]

Very very very cool!

[@adesignersperspective]

just discovered your channel via doug demuro. good stuff! i'd somehow never heard of this thing before. one thing, though, you really need to normalize your audio levels. there's some massive volume discrepancies going on. that said, glad to have discovered you!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Yeahhh... these volume discrepancies are killing me. Not sure how to do that yet in iMovie.

[@adesignersperspective]

while i know there's a way you can adjust audio in imovie, it's been a little while since i've used imovie. maybe it'd be easier to edit audio in a separate application like audacity or garage band and then import the tracks into imovie afterwards?

[@raedessam]

keep it up its just hard on the starter then when you warm up your channel gonna blow up

[@trucksandheavymetal]

awesome! hello from Instagram!

[@ChrisONeillUSA]

Thanks! Hello!