Is the Toyota Land Cruiser based on the Tundra or Tacoma?

[Sherman134]

My father is looking at purchasing a 2006ish Tundra, earlier today we started discussing reliability of Toyotas and naturally the Land Cruiser was brought up, however, I have been unable to determine which platform they are based on as they share features of both trucks. So, i figured it would be best to ask a group who actually owns these vehicles. (For reference I am referring to the 100 series of land cruiser)

Thanks, T

 

[hairy_apple]

Neither... the Land Cruiser is the Land Cruiser. Not based off anything else.

 

[CSG]

yup

 

[doubleroses]

Neither... the Land Cruiser is the Land Cruiser. Not based off anything else.

The apple knows the truth!!! The Land Cruiser has been around for a long time. If anything its "What is based off of the Land Cruiser?" Which is the FJ Cruiser. The Tacoma came from the T100.

 

[toylandcruiser]

The apple knows the truth!!! The Land Cruiser has been around for a long time. If anything its "What is based off of the Land Cruiser?" Which is the FJ Cruiser. The Tacoma came from the T100.

The fj cruiser is from the 4Runner


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[proper4wd]

Doesnt the 200 Series share basically the same architecture and drivetrain as the Tundra?

 

[gkcarmory]

Doesnt the 200 Series share basically the same architecture and drivetrain as the Tundra?

No. Tundra is part time 4wd and 200 is full time 4 wheel drive.


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[MotoDave]

My understanding is the current tacoma/4runner/FJ Cruiser are all based off the Land Cruiser Prado platform.

Current land cruiser and tundra/sequoia share some drivetrain, not sure what similarities there are chassis wise.

 

[TheOneKnownAsMe]

The 100 Series Land Cruiser uses the same 2UZ-FE Engine as the 1st gen Tundra/Sequoia, but that's about where the similarities end.

 

[Sherman134]

WOW, thanks for the quick response, I'm more accustomed to american vehicles where one platform is the basis for an entire lines of cars. So it only made sense to me that the land cruiser would be based off of a mass produced truck.

 

[gkcarmory]

The 100 Series Land Cruiser uses the same 2UZ-FE Engine as the 1st gen Tundra/Sequoia, but that's about where the similarities end.

Yet sooo different.... I only say this because I have an 07 sequoia and my 99 LX470.


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[gkcarmory]

Lexus gx series I believe is based off the prado.
http://www.toyota.com.au/prado/range


You can correct me if I am wrong. I am still trying to figure it out as well.


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[bjowett]

Yes, the 2007+ Tundra, 2008+ Sequoia are based on the 200 Series Land Cruiser.

The 100 Series chassis was never used for anything but the 100 Land Cruiser.

T100 shares much with the 86 - 95 truck and 4-Runner.

2000 - 2006 Tundras are somewhat Tacoma based.

 

[gkcarmory]

Yes, the 2007+ Tundra, 2008+ Sequoia are based on the 200 Series Land Cruiser.

The 100 Series chassis was never used for anything but the 100 Land Cruiser.

T100 shares much with the 86 - 95 truck and 4-Runner.

2000 - 2006 Tundras are somewhat Tacoma based.

Haahaa. That sounds logical... I only say this because it's a t100 series and and the land cruiser is also a 100 series just with a J and not a t.


Still learning..... Though correct me if I am wrong.........


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[cationmoted]

No. Tundra is part time 4wd and 200 is full time 4 wheel drive.


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That is only due to the transfer case which for the most part is interchangeable. All the 5.7 motors in the yota line up have similar drivetrain setups. Although it would be Interesting to know to what extent.