100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 1998–2007

What it came with

• 4.7L V8^1,2,3

  230 hp at launch, 275 hp from 2006

Transmissions

Automatic (1998–2002)⁴, 5-speed automatic (2003–2007)^4,2

Drivetrains

Full-time 4WD²

Trims

Base^1,2

Packages

Rear locking differential (1998–1999)^1,5, Third-row seat^1,6, Automatic height control (2006–2007)^2,7, Navigation^8,9, Rear DVD entertainment (2003–2007)^4,7, Side curtain airbags (2003–2006)^4,2,7

• Model codes: J100 series; UZJ100 in the US^10,11
• Firsts: First Land Cruiser V8 and first with independent front suspension^3,1
• Chassis: 50 percent stiffer than the 80 Series^3,1
• Twin: Lexus LX 470¹

Colors

• Black ¹
• Natural White ¹
• River Rock Green Metallic ¹
• Champagne Pearl ¹
• Mahogany Pearl ¹
• Desert Bronze 1998–2000 ^1,8
• Imperial Jade Mica ¹
• Atlantis Blue Mica ¹

Interiors

• Leather ^1,6

Rare catches

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

• Rare Rear locking differential Package

  Offered for 1998 and 1999 only^1,5

Year by year

• 1998 New generation with a 230 hp 4.7L V8, independent front suspension and standard ABS.^1,3
• 1999 No changes recorded.
• 2000 Stability control and Active TRAC. Leather and a moonroof become standard, and the optional third row gets rear air conditioning.⁶
• 2001 Optional navigation, which plays DVDs when parked. An auto-dimming mirror with compass and JBL audio with a six-disc changer become standard, every window gets one-touch up and down, and three new colors replace Desert Bronze.⁸
• 2002 No changes recorded.
• 2003 A 5-speed automatic, five more horsepower, 17-inch wheels, a freshened front, a new dash, and available side curtain airbags and rear DVD.⁴
• 2004 The optional navigation system can have a backup camera.⁹
• 2005 18-inch aluminum wheels on every truck.¹²
• 2006 Variable valve timing raises the V8 to 275 hp. Tire pressure monitoring is standard, height control is offered, and the grille and lamps are new.^2,3
• 2007 The V8 is rated at 265 hp under a new test, with no change in how it performs. Front side airbags and curtain airbags for both rows become standard.⁷