Delve into more than 60 years of Toyota history!
- Like we said, this Toyota SUV comes from military roots, which is why it was first designed with rugged performance in mind. It was introduced in 1951 in Japan as a part of the Japanese military. Then, it was added to the Japanese police fleet four years later.
- It didn't take long for the rest of the world to take notice of its amazing capabilities. This new Toyota began to sell world-wide in the late 1950's and even made its way to U.S. shores in 1958.
- The Toyota Land Cruiser really started to gain momentum in 1960, when it became the best-selling vehicle in the Toyota lineup, which lasted until 1965. This was brought on by its complete redesign that focused on more style and comfort!
- This new Toyota truly became an icon in 1970 when the FJ40 model was released. The FJ40 became an instant classic with its unique and durable design. Today, the current Toyota FJ Cruiser in N Charlotte bears a strong resemblance to this well-known Toyota SUV.