Everything you need to know about the Land Toyota Cruiser’s History

video cover graphic showing multiple generations of the toyota land cruiser.

If you’re wondering how Toyota went from a rugged bruiser of a vehicle vying for Military contracts to a posh (if underpowered) hybrid, this video explains it all.

The history of the Land Cruiser is complicated, with different markets getting different iterations. These included “station wagons” that met consumer demand for off-road capability combined with on-road comfort, as well as the more compact Prado line that led to the Lexus GX 470 model for North America.

Speaking of Lexus, fans will appreciate that the new GX550 comes out a clear winner over the latest LC thanks to its more robust engine. All in all, a very well done documentary that moves along quickly while still diving plenty deep.

Video by Hagerty Insurance w/ props from the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum.

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About Tyler Benedict 316 Articles
I'm a serial traveller who's crisscrossed the US more times than I can count. Current rigs are a '19 Vandoit Ford Transit camper van and an '05 GX470, both fully outfitted for off-road adventures, plus a healthy fleet of gravel bikes & MTBs. On two wheels or four, I love exploring the world from the backroads.

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