100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser 1998–2007

Year by year

1998 New generation with a 230 hp 4.7L V8, independent front suspension and standard ABS.^1,2
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.³
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.⁴
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.⁵
2004 The optional navigation system can have a backup camera.⁶
2005 18-inch aluminum wheels on every truck.⁷
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.^8,2
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.⁹