Toyota Land Cruiser J100
Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) was built from 1998 to 2007, as a 5-door SUV. Powertrain: Petrol: 4.5 L 1FZ-FE I6; 4.7 L 2UZ-FE VVT-i V8; Diesel: 4.2 L 1HZ I6; 4.2 L 1HD-T turbocharged I6; 4.2 L 1HD-FTE turbocharged I6. Layout: Front-engine, four-wheel-drive. Size: 4,890 x 1,941 x 1,849 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2320 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: IFCAR, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Development
In January 1998, the 100 series Land Cruiser was introduced to replace the eight-year-old 80 series. The 100 series was previewed in October 1997 as the "Grand Cruiser" at the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show. Development began in 1991 under code name 404T, with the final design being frozen in mid-1994.
Engines
The 100-series is generally considered a durable and reliable vehicle, however there have been three known issues identified, generally for vehicles operating in harsh conditions: The IFS 100-series gained a reputation for front suspension failures in operating conditions where the front suspension was prone to hitting the bump stops. Several companies produce strengthened lower wishbones to prevent cracks from developing.; Both the IFS 100 and live-axle 105 models have been reported to be suffering from broken front differential centres when driven in harsh conditions.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other SUV / crossover models in this database (66 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 4,822 mm, and longer than 57% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,938 mm, and wider than 51% of the 47 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- 169 mm above the median of 1,680 mm, and taller than 88% of the 42 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,893 mm, and shorter than 74% of the 50 other SUV / crossover models in this database.
- Fuel use (combined)13 mpg = 18.1 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2007
- Fuel cost per 100 km27.1518.1 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km2715consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want ground clearance, a high seating position and load space: the typical strengths of the SUV body.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Land Cruiser (J100)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 4.5 L 1FZ-FE I6; 4.7 L 2UZ-FE VVT-i V8; Diesel: 4.2 L 1HZ I6; 4.2 L 1HD-T turbocharged I6; 4.2 L 1HD-FTE turbocharged I6.
How big is the Toyota Land Cruiser (J100)?
4,890 mm long and 1,941 mm wide and 1,849 mm tall, on a 2,850 mm wheelbase (5-door SUV). For container loading, use the container packer.
How much fuel does the Toyota Land Cruiser (J100) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) for model year 2007. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2007)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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