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The Toyota Land Cruiser is the model with the most production years in Toyota's portfolio and that will not change for the time being, as the model is still in production. No surprise by the way, as more than 10 million copies have been sold worldwide and in the Netherlands too, thousands of people have driven away from the Toyota dealer with a Land Cruiser. Do you own one of these and do you need to replace the windscreen of your Toyota Land Cruiser? Then find new windscreens with the best value for money and optimal ordering convenience.
Before we look at windscreens and the question of when to replace the windscreen of a Toyota Land Cruiser, we first make space for this special model from Japan.
When it comes to a model like the Land Cruiser from Toyota, history books actually come immediately to mind. After all, this model did not ‘just come off the drawing board’ based on consumer demand. On the contrary, because the Land Cruiser was designed and made for the army. Not from one, but from two countries!
The Japanese army came out with the Kurogane Type 95 in 1936, but as early as 1941, the army asked Toyota to make a new model, a light-weight truck that could be deployed. This gained momentum when, during the war in the Philippines, the army brought a Bantam GP to Japan that was to serve as the basis for the new truck. Incidentally, this would also lead to problems with Willys Company (maker of the Bantam GP and Jeep), after which Toyota would change the name to Land Cruiser to avoid trademark infringement.
However, the Land Cruiser was not developed exclusively for the Japanese military. The United States was also eager for a lightweight model that could be used in the guerrilla war in Korea (with a common enemy, as communist China was a threatening factor for Japan). The model developed for this purpose was the Toyota Jeep BJ, which closely resembled the British Land Rover Series 1.
In 1954, Toyota's technical director decided to rename the models Land Cruiser, partly to avoid problems with both Willys Company and Land Rover.
Anyone who is somewhat familiar with the car industry knows that there are always several generations, models, versions and equipment made from one type. Anyone familiar with Toyota will know that the Japanese automaker always makes huge lists of names and models for specific markets here. With the Land Cruiser, it is understandable, especially since the decision was made early on to make three types of the Toyota Land Cruiser.
The ‘heavy-duty’ series is the one designed primarily to be durable and functional, with good features when driving on rough terrain. Comfort and technological marvels are not encountered in these models. Especially the 20, 40, 70, BJ and FJ models fall under this type and were mainly used by the army.
Some 15 years after the introduction of the military vehicles, Toyota came out with the station version of the model, which clearly had to cater to consumers rather than the army. In these models, you do find comfort, actual interior design and attention to the ease of use of an average motorist. These series (including the 55, 60, 80, 100, 200 and 300) would become unprecedentedly popular in America, especially for larger families who could greatly appreciate these spacious Land Cruisers.
In the 1970s, attention turned to the European market and a ‘light-duty’ series was developed, which was smaller than the models for the American market and which would also be priced lower because fewer technological marvels would be incorporated in the models. The 70 Wagon, 90, 120, 150 and 250, in particular, are considered part of this type.
The first models were the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ and FJ (also called the Toyota Jeep BJ) and these were in production from 1951 to 1954, ordered by the army for the war in Korea. In 1954, the name was changed to Land Cruiser, although the BJ and FJ labels were retained.
These models were succeeded by the J20 series in 1955, which was succeeded by the J40 in 1960 (although quite a few J20 models remained in production). In 1965, the Toyota Land Cruiser would reach a major milestone: 50,000 units had rolled out of the factories and the Land Cruiser was officially Toyota's best-selling model in the United States. Three years later, the 100,000th model would come out of the factory already, with the 300,000th model in 1973, just five years later. In 1984 came the J70, the last model in the high-duty series at the time of writing. It immediately came with soft top and hard top, a 4.0-litre engine (or the 2.4-litre for the lighter models). These models would undergo constant development, for example with the addition of the 1FZ-FE engine, the 6-cylinder 4.5-litre petrol engine with 24 valves.
The first estate version of the Land Cruiser was the 55 (FJ55 for its full name) and it was in production from 1967 to 1980. Toyota calls the FJ55 the first true estate version of the series. In 1980, the model was replaced by the 60 series, which would remain in production for 10 years. A year later, the one millionth Land Cruiser would be made, to which the estate versions contributed a lot.
The 70-series made its appearance in 1984 and numerous engines were added to the range during the 10 years of production. Production stopped in 1990, except in Venezuela, where the last model was not made until 1992.
In 1990, the J80 was launched, a model with standard four-wheel drive for the US and European markets. At the same time, the diesel engines were updated, and in 1991 the 3F-E engine arrived in the Australian models, an injection variant of the old 3F.
This series also saw a notable event in Venezuela. There, the last J80 rolled out of the factory in 2007, while in all other places production stopped 10 (!) years earlier. Indeed, in 1998, the J100 entered the market, nicknamed the Grand Cruiser. Incidentally, the 100 series also included the 105 (which never got its own label). However, the 105 had a lot in common with the J80, its predecessor. For instance, the whole powertrain was included. The J100 itself had much less in common with the J80. This model (the J100) would form the basis for the Lexus LX 470. The J100 would remain in production until 2007 after which it would be succeeded by the J200. The latest generation, the J300, entered the market in 2021 and is built on the GA-F platform, in order to make a much lighter car. The V8 engines of the J200 were not included; the new models got a V35A-FTS turbo V6 (petrol) or the 3.3-litre F33A-FTV V6 turbodiesel.
Incidentally, this new J300 is not on sale everywhere in the world. In Canada and the United States, this model is not at dealerships because the sales figures of the J200 were severely disappointing, so it was decided to stick with the Lexus LX for these markets.
More than 10 million units of this model have now been sold worldwide and since the Land Cruiser is still in production, this will only increase. Especially the different versions with the three umbrella types have ensured that this model has scored incredibly, simply because there is a model or version for most people. The fact that these cars are developed with the user in mind, by the way, let Toyota know very early on:
Windscreen damage is not only extremely annoying, it is often quite scary, especially when a pebble hits your windscreen at high speed and leaves a crack or chip. Damage to your windscreen can be very dangerous because it can obstruct your view of the road as well as cause unpredictable reflection of incoming light (e.g. from the headlights of oncoming vehicles or a low sun), which can blind you.
Yet the windscreen of your Toyota Land Cruiser does not have to be replaced for every type of glass damage. On the contrary, as there are only two cases where the windscreen needs replacement. These involve only windscreen damage in the driver's field of vision. Is it a branched crack or a chip with a diameter of at least 20 millimetres? Then the Toyota Land Cruiser windscreen needs to be replaced, because with this windscreen damage, the car will no longer pass the MOT.
You already have a new windscreen for your Land Cruiser from €299 (model year 1985-1990, excluding windscreen rubber). This price includes VAT and does not include windscreen replacement and/or delivery costs. Our automotive glass is considerably cheaper than the car windows found at your Toyota dealer and there is a reason for this. It is not down to the quality, because the windows are made in exactly the same way, so the quality is identical. Toyota windscreens have a brand logo in the glass. That logo does nothing for the windscreen, but it does provide the exclusive character that you, the customer, pay for. Since our car windows for Toyota (and all other models) have no brand logo and are therefore not unnecessarily exclusive, we can offer our products much cheaper.
The difference in price is such that our new Toyota Land Cruiser windscreens are often still cheaper than second-hand car windows for this model.
Windscreen replacement is a precise yet extensive job, especially with the large windscreens for the Toyota Land Cruiser. We always advise against getting started yourself if you are not sure you can replace the windscreen yourself, as the risk of damage and accidents (during and after the windscreen replacement) is simply too high.
Are you an expert in car windscreen replacement or do you know someone who can replace the windscreen of your Toyota Land Cruiser? Then you can simply order the new windscreens from us excluding fitting. You can even choose to collect the order from us (only possible by appointment). Especially for garage owners and customers who need multiple car windows, this can be an attractive option.
Are you unable to replace the windscreen of your Toyota Land Cruiser? If so, we will be happy to relieve you. That is why we work together with certified fitting partners who replace windscreens on location anywhere in the Netherlands and Belgium. This means that the windscreen can simply be replaced in your driveway, in the car park of a local shopping centre or even at your place of work. With this service, we want to make things not only easier for you, but also safer. In some cases, the damage to the windscreen is so bad that you don't really want to drive your car at all. And if you choose us, you don't have to, because the mechanics will simply come to your car.
Does the windscreen of your Toyota Land Cruiser need to be replaced and do you want to make sure you choose the best quality at the lowest price? Then you have come to the right place. Can't find the right windscreen for your model and year of construction or do you have other questions about our products or working methods? Please contact us so we can help you as quickly as possible.
