Toyota Land Cruiser 100: History, Development, model variation - Better than the 200?

Hey everyone, this will cover everything about the Land Cruiser 100 series. We will delve into its History, Model Changes, interior as well as racing accomplishments.
Links to Music as well as source:
Intro Music- Rex Banner-Freedom
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Land Cruiser Dakar footage:
• 三橋淳 TOYOTA LANDCRUISE...
Land Cruiser 100 series Original Advertisement
• トヨタ ランドクルーザー100 CM&PV ...
Land Cruiser 100 walkthru in Japanese:
• 【ランクル１００】最高の高級感、ランドクルー...
Pictures from:
Land Cruiser Magazine
4x4 Magazine Japan
Toyota online web archive
Please don't Sue me over copyright infringement. it's all in the name of fun :)

[@4stroker791]

Amazing video. I'd like to add a little more to the variations. In the Middle East, you had trims such as G, GX, GXR and VXR. In 2006 GXR and VXR were offered in limited trims. The g, gx and gxr were paired to a 4.5L i6 1FZ-FE. And were available with a 4 speed auto or a 5 speed manual through 1998-2007.The VXR came with a 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE. and was available with a 5 speed manual and 5 speed auto from 2003 onwards, before 2003 it was only available in 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto. Each country had its own variations, even if it was the same model and model year. Such as UAE, Qatar and Saudi would have different options on a GXR from model 2003. Middle East never got the Cygnus model from Toyota, as the VXR was the top model. It also didn't have different grilles or night vision. The LX470 didn't have night vision as well even at top trim level. Only GXR and VXR trims were available with wood trims. And some model years of the GXR and GX didn't even offer a sunroof. Each year the decals on the side would be different for all the trim levels. The G spec didn't get any decals. Each country had different decals as well. G and GX came with black bumpers but GXR and VXR had painted bumpers. Some variations of UAE came with different bumpers, roof rack and spoiler from factory. I can go on for hours about variations. But my fingers hurt from typing.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

I love that you guys are adding more pieces of information for viewers and as well as educate both the audience and myself too. I remember Indonesia have market specific details like they did with the LC80 too. Thanks 😁

[@4stroker791]

@@TAI-lr5vr the rabbit hole gets deeper when you find the African variants. Some of them were carburetor based, and didn't have any radio system, or arm rest. It was bare minimum. They were so simple that anyone could repair them in the bush. They had steel rims and non painted bumpers from factory. They were made as pure work horses. I think the UN used them alot.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

@@4stroker791 I had something similar back then when our local government had these old one's up for tender. Almost as basic as an 80 series STD or DX

[@wldmhd]

You should say when you mention Middle East, Saudi Arabia only, or Saudi Arabia plus the other small countries around it, such as AUE or Qatar.. Check the Map. Saudi Arabia 100x bigger then the other Arabic countries and more richer and have the biggest numbers of cars like Toyota, they also like to come and buy from us Toyota etc.. because our Toyota dealer has the best options

[@4stroker791]

@@wldmhd lol, Saudi, Qatar, UAE and other "surrounding" countries aren't the only ones with such trims. And people usually buy from Saudi because you can find low configured models for cheaper prices. People don't even know that some localized specs of landcruiser are assembled by third party organizations in Saudi and UAE. I mentioned Middle east because there's about 13 countries that have their own domesticated variants. Out of 17 UN recognized territories, 16 countries have their own custom specced landcruisers (these models are shipped all across the world).

[@xarr0wsx]

Incredible work on this video! The amount of time and work you put into this alone is worth the subscription. Love that blue

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Thanks! But I think the quality could be improved by a LOT largely due to the phone not being in 16:9 format 😂

[@ahmedabdullah3331]

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[@hsbashraf7907]

@@TAI-lr5vrcan you please respond to my commet

[@seanlittlefair105]

Great stuff. I have a 1999 100series with the 1hdfte. Done over 600,000kms so far. Have had a 60, 80 series as well.. I like this the best. Great touring and towing rig. Keep up the good work on your channel.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Thanks! These are brilliant vehicles.

[@redbone7040]

I own 06 looks like new, i love everything about this great vehicle👌

[@TAI-lr5vr]

My personal dream car to daily drive is a 2006 Land Cruiser Amazon with all the fruit on it. Lovely vehicles

[@redbone7040]

@@TAI-lr5vr perfect👌

[@arthurdavislim3233]

Thanks for the video. I Love & Owned 1 2005 model too 👍 Best Land Cruiser ever.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Same here. I'm planning on getting one if the time is right

[@jimmyjones2426]

I’m in Australia and have never heard of an IFS 100 series with the 1HZ engine. The 1HZ was only an option in the solid axle 105. Happy to be proven wrong on this one though. Great video by the way - your time an effort is much appreciated 👍🏼

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Aah. That weird gap between 1998 to 2000 where the 1hd was not introduced so I just assumed there was a 1hz ifs vehicle. Apologies if wrong

[@davidjteo]

So informative! Thank you so much for this.

[@kellstat]

Great in depth 100 series video!

[@threadscrossedmechanic1622]

Amazing video Tai!!

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Thanks man! 😍

[@lukeheych8708]

'I doubt this video will get a thousand views' 13k 1 year later. Just bought one! Great video

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Glad to hear you've bought one 😁is it a V8 or turbo diesel 6?

[@lukeheych8708]

@@TAI-lr5vr Can't beat the factory turbo straight 6!

[@TAI-lr5vr]

@@lukeheych8708 ahh HDJ100R, 5 speed i assume? Great cars

[@alextan2346]

Another awesome video Tai 👍🏼

[@kellstat]

Nice work! Need more Dakar vids at end!

[@Being_Joe]

Glad you somehow figured out how to incorporate the Trailer Park Boys into this video.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Always been a fan of that show. Never fails to make me laugh 🤣

[@AquaMarine1000]

The 1HZ manual gearbox is different from the heavier duty 1HD-FTE manual gearbox. Both have fifth gear overdrive. Cheers

[@NDN_FTR]

Your knowledge is impressive. Too bad that we never got all these trims and options in the US. The Cygnus would be my pick.

[@Jakeman302]

This is a good video! However there are a few little things wrong about the engines! In Australia you could only get the 1HZ or 1FZ as a 105 and the 2UZ and 1HD-FTE as a 100. However in the Middle East you could get the 1FZ as an IFS, (FZJ100). You could also get the 1HZ and 1FZ with the 4 Speed Auto for about 3 or 4 years when the 100 came out in Australia, then in became Manual only. Apart from those little things this video is very factually correct! (Edit, i've just checked some other comments and another person commented on that IFS 1HZ)

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Hey there, thanks for your input 😁 I was initially confused too with the 1HZ and 1FZ cars too but I figured I'd stick it in for fear of missing details out

[@tanna4750]

Awesome video ! Keep it up! A lot of good info bro!

[@foxgrove60]

Wow what a great video I have a 98 cruiser and now I have some great ideas brewing up in my mind going to throw done Money in it bushing kit if I can find a complete kit instead of buying one buy one also some paint touch up ideas after watching this video cause I love the Japan ways of modifying a car or truck much better than here in USA were everybody just copys each other and build the same way well not everybody so I watch or follow the Japan guys and gals were they are so unique and think out of the box do yes I copy them but in my own personal way

[@AquaMarine1000]

The 105 variant is confusing. My sister has a HDJ-105, GLX, 1HD-FTE engine with IFS. I have a HDJ-105, barn doors at back, 1HZ engine with the front solid axle. Both vehicles are true to their compliance plates. Cheers

[@kainan5859]

Keep it up man

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Hey thanks Bro

[@Equine_moon]

Thanks for the vid! Funniest part was you ranting about radio blanks and I totally agree! And why did Toyota STILL use cassette players in 2006-07?😂

[@TAI-lr5vr]

My guessing is the accountants stopping them from spending anymore money since the land cruiser team has an almost unlimited budget to spend on the flagship car 😂😂

[@AndyTjt98]

👍💪

[@JohnnyTrulove]

Hi. Thanks for this video. This color looks great. I haven't seen this color in person but I will be looking at a 2002 LX470 in a few days. Hope to be able to make a deal. it has 269,870 miles. California coast truck

[@w0bblyd0inkb0ink]

I like this channel

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Glad you enjoy it

[@dkwatch8280]

Nice info keep up. I would like you to make a video on Toyota 5 l engine. Mostly found on Hilux and Prado.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Ooh those are a little off the beaten path but I'll see what I can pull off

[@Reggie_Jackson]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m in Australia and looking at importing a manual trans hdj101. Did they have cruise control as factory on the manuals in Japan? Is there anywhere which has a full comparison of specs and trims? Thanks

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Ahh yes the manual Hdj101. Has the price of diesel HDJ100R'S ballooned that much in OZ? Anyway they don't come cruise control in manual form. Good luck finding one since only 894 were built between December 1998 to about January or May 2000 before they made the switch to the facelift car in August 2002 which completely dropped the option for a manual gearbox. Hope that helps

[@seanlittlefair105]

As a bonafide 100 series nerd, I’m watching this for the third time…. I know, tragic ;-). Any chance of doing one on the 200 series?

[@TAI-lr5vr]

I would totally be down to do a 200 series. The catch is I want to find a VDJ200R manual with barn doors because that's the most unique spec rather than the fully decked out Sahara (which is also a potential candidate)

[@hsbashraf7907]

Hello all, very informative video. I have 2001 1hdfte Land Cruiser from Japan. The max speed on cruiser control can only be set to 110 kph. Is it something limited from factory or os it an issue?

[@hsbashraf7907]

Can someone help

[@gabrielzazueta2218]

When did the 1hdfte in the 100 come out? I though diesel came out in 2000

[@Designandrew]

where do you find all the original jdm sales brochures?

[@mohdaddiqarhamabrahim8030]

Waa.sabahann

[@Designandrew]

Great overview of the hundy. I have had 3 UZJ100's, all Aus delivered GXL's. I really REALLY want a JDM UZJ100 VX limited G selection, but we can't import them until they are 25 years old, and I want a 5sp so will have to wait until 2027 or something stupid before I can get a 2003.. I might just get a 1998 so I can get it sooner and put up with the 4sp. I love the styling of the original verison anyway. What do you think about that "Flex" company that is converting all the 100 series to have 60/80 series front ends? I think they look idiotic and they are ruining all the clean 100 series in Japan! I'm worried there won't be many left by the time I can import one! Or it will be stupidly expensive. Especially now that Pewdiepie has one, I mean it's cool that he has the same car as me, but not cool in terms of it will boost the popularity of the 100 conversions with 60 faces..

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Hey there, sorry I didn't reply quickly enough (notification issues) but I would urge you to try the HDJ101K or HDJ100R but if you prefer petrol i would suggest you go get the Cygnus which is all the fruit like an LX470 😁

[@patrickmetz9173]

What about the sahara model with 17" wheels...

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Well the chuki to kouki cars (jdm one's) use the same 17" wheels as the VX limited. The early one's had 16" on them. There's was the UK spec Amazon with it's bougie AF 18" which are similar to the 60th anniversary edition cars too. Hope that helps to clarify 😁

[@nickdowns6810]

Hey Tai392 are you based in Malaysia? I’m the administrator for 4WD_Malaysia on IG. Would love to sync up and see how we can work together.

[@TAI-lr5vr]

Hey there! Been busy so no time to fully go thru the comments 😅. My IG tag is Tai392.