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From its conception in the 1950’s, the Toyota Land Cruiser has generated a legendary reputation as a highly competent off-road vehicle, renowned for its high output motor and robust chassis and drive train. These traits have characterised all models since and combined with advances in technology and more focus on luxury, the 2010 Landcruiser 200 is an incredible vehicle. The desirable reputation that developed since the beginning sees on going activity and demand for the used Toyota Landcruiser market.

The evolution of the Landcruiser began in Japan just after WW2, as the Japanese had been exposed to the US military Jeep and saw the opportunity to improve this model and offer it to the civilian marketplace. At the bginning of 1951, the first prototype was finished, known as the Model BJ. With a 3.4L six cylinder motor producing a healthy for the day 85Hp (64kW), a chassis from the existing Toyota SB truck and a solid 4WD drive train, the legend began as this vehicle had impressive off road capabilities. These characteristics were the platform of all future models that have been a winning combination for the Landcruiser ever since.

After building a solid reputation in its early years, Toyota continued its development and in 1954 the name ‘Land Cruiser’ was introduced in attempts to set itself apart from the American Jeep and also remain strong against the established Land Rover brand. The FJ25 model came with the first ‘F’ series motor, with increased power at 105hp (79kW) and improved suspension for better ride and comfort. It was this model that was first imported in to Australia in 1958 by the Theiss Brothers, to be used on the Snowy Mountain Hydro Electric Scheme. This was the start of a love affair with the Landcruiser in Australia that is still strong today.

The demand for the used Toyota Landcruiser market continues as strongly as ever, with interest for all models, from the legendary FJ40 built from 1960 – 1984, through to the ever popular Landcruiser 80 and Landcruiser 100 series models. They have legendary status for off road, towing and workhorse capabilities and improvements in comfort have seen the Landcruiser even become popular as an urban vehicle for families needing that little bit more.

The latest offering, the Landcruiser 200 series is one serious piece of equipment, lifting the bar once again with its off road competence and new levels of functionality and luxury inside. With a choice of two beefy V8 engines in either petrol or twin turbo diesel options, an amazing electronic traction, suspension and braking systems and an excellent interior quality you expect from Toyota, the used Toyota Landcruiser market will be waiting expectantly for time to tick by and used vehicles to begin to emerge. You can find everything Landcruiser at http://www.usedtoyotalandcruisers.com.au

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