Toyota Land Cruisers New vs. Old. When did the style change?

[aeropagus]

What happened to the old Toyota Land Cruiser style? It used to look like a jeep, now it's a big closed-up SUV. When did the style change?

Toyota Land Cruiser First Generation

 

[aeropagus]

Here's a quick write-up on the different generations of the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series
Production 1960–1984


Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series
Production 1967–1980


Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series
Production 1980–1990


Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series
Production 1984–present

 

[aeropagus]

Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
Production 1990–1997
Also called the Lexus LX 450


Toyota Land Cruiser 90 Series
Production 1996–present


Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series
Production 1998–2007

 

[bebtunes]

looks like they really just did some body work and called it a new model from the first one that was made personally

 

[GearHead]

looks like they really just did some body work and called it a new model from the first one that was made personally

Not sure what you mean by this. It is interesting to see the progression from this original, which looks rather jeep-like.

 

[antonino]

Let's face it. Time changes, so are designs, and the materials used. Still, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some would say, the vintage ones are nice to look at, but I prefer the new ones.

 

[MuddyTacoma]

Wow, how did I miss this thread, it's like a complete history of the Toyota Land Cruiser!

 

[toyotafan]

I'd love to get one of these as a project vehicle, the old ones that I'd.

 

[balihaisen]

Vintage Land Cruisers! The original totally resembles a jeep. But I think, that was the fad 60 years ago.

 

[toyotasrule]

I think it would be nice to have some of the retro body styles back. We should all suggest that they make a few of the older-style looking ones with some of the newer, more up-to-date features.

 

[supernovax3]

I think it had a bit to do with just the changing market. The newer ones are more adapt for daily driving, errands, and the city.

 

[TruckRider]

Great series of picture from Toyota Land Cruiser First Generation to 100's eras, Up til now Toyota Land Cruiser redesign its appearance and performance to compensate with the our fast changing world environment..

Thanks for sharing

 

[toyotafan]

Still can't get over how much the styles have changed.

 

[toyotafan]

bump this thread.

 

[PurpleRose]

Did they go with a more rounded body style to help with aerodynamics? Or, was it to look more stylish?

 

[Miranda Kay]

I absolutely love the Land Cruiser, this is great thread with tons of information on this awesome car!

 

[toyotafan]

Fun to look at this thread again.