After 2021, it’s curtains for the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser in North America. We’re sad about that, and you’re probably sad too. But the best way to turn that frown upside down is to buy this incredible built 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition with a little over 10,000 miles on the odometer for $139,800. It’s one of only 1,200 produced and with its bevy of overland-focused modifications, it’s truly one-of-a-kind.
Tomorrow, we weep for the death of the mighty Land Cruiser. Today, we celebrate this incredible Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition build, and implore you to go buy it from the folks at RMR 4x4 in Birmingham, AL.
The Model.
In February 2019, Toyota introduced a Heritage Edition of the Land Cruiser at the Chicago Auto Show as a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the introduction of the FJ40. They only built 1,200 of this special edition, and they only made them as a 5-seater, which meant there was less weight and more room for gear.
For an additional $2,330, the Heritage Edition also included some modest exterior enhancements including 18-inch gold BBS wheels, running board deletes (more ground clearance), vintage style badges, and a Yakima cargo basket.
At its core, the 200 Series TLC is a 5.7-liter V-8 with 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, which is a power plant shared by many Tundras, and it’s mated to an 8-speed that’s also shared with other Toyota trucks. Mechanically, these are notoriously reliable, which you can fact check in just about any industry rag that covers reliability.
But the real star of the show is its off-road capability, which is insane. It came with full-time four-wheel drive teamed with a 2-speed transfer case, as well as a really insane Kinetic Dynamic Suspension system (KDSS), which included sway bars that disconnect and reconnect automatically as the terrain calls for it.
It also features off-road modes that modify the stability control, traction control, and enable crawl control. Plus, it has the ability to drag the rear inside tire to tighten off-road turns through its braking system.
The Heritage Edition offered drivers 8.9 inches of ground clearance, an approach angle of 32 degrees, a departure angle of 24 degrees, a breakover angle of 21 degrees, and ability to ford 27.6 inches of water. And that’s in stock form. Heavily modified examples like the one covered here—even at 5,715 lbs in Heritage Edition trim—can do things off-road that would blow your mind. We just love this rig. Knowing the Land Cruiser 300 is not coming to North America in 2022 has us all in our feels.
The Specs.
This Blizzard Pearl over black leather Heritage Edition is not only in perfect condition, it’s modified to the hilt. With a build list longer than the Rubicon Trail, this Toyota Land Cruiser is likely one of the most built models in existence. If we’re wrong, email us. At the same time, it’s packed with technology and insanely luxurious, as modern Toyota Land Cruisers are.
MECHANICAL:
- 5.7L 8 cylinder engine
- 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission
- iDrive Ultimate9 throttle controller
- Automatic locking hubs
- Descent Control
- Center locking diff
- Center limited slip differential
- Manual hi-lo gear selection
INTERIOR:
- 2 12 volt DC power outlets
- 2 12 volt DC power outlets
- 120 volt AC power outlet
- 2 LCD monitors in the front
- 2 seatback storage pockets
- 3rd row seat delete
- 40-20-40 folding split-bench
- Front facing heated manual reclining tumble forward rear seat w/manual fore/aft
- 605 watt regular amplifier
- 8-way adjustable driver seat
- Air filtration
- All-weather cargo mat
- Aluminum spare wheel
- Analog appearance
- Ashtray
- Audio theft deterrent
- Auto on/off projector beam
- Daytime running auto-leveling
- Auto high-beam headlamps w/washer and delay off
- Black accessory cover
- Body-colored rear step bumper w/tow hook
- Cargo area concealed storage
- Cargo space lights
- Carpet floor trim and carpet trunk lid
- Rear cargo door trim
- Compass
- Cool box delete
- Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
- Day night auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Deep tinted glass
- Delayed accessory power
- Digital signal processor
- Distance pacing
- Driver/passenger and rear door bins
- Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors w/driver and passenger illumination
- Driver and passenger auxiliary mirror
- Driver footrest
- Dual zone front and rear
- Engine immobilizer
- Express open/close sliding and tilting glass
- 1st row sunroof w/sunshade
- Fade-to-off interior lighting
- Fixed rear window w/fixed interval wiper and defroster
- FOB controls including cargo access windows and sunroof/convertible roof
- Front and rear map lights
- Front center armrest w/storage and rear center armrest w/storage
- Front cigar lighter(s)
- Front cupholder
- SwitchPro sunglass holder mount / accessory control center
SUSPENSION:
- Icon stage 1 coilovers
- 3.5 inch suspension lift
- Dobinson heavy duty rear springs
BODY & EXTERIOR:
- Nitto Trail Grapplers
- ARB front bumper
- Rigid lights and light covers
- Warn EVO-S 10k lb. winch w/Factor 55 Ultra Hook with rope guard
- White Knuckle offroad slider rails
- Dissent rear bumper + rigid lights
- Robinson dual rear drawer system and rear wing kit
- Prinsu roof rack
- Rigid light bar and light covers
- ARB skid plates
- Front fog lamps
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Front bumper w/2 tow hooks
- Black power w/tilt down side mirrors w/turn signal indicator
- Black surround LED headlamps
- Body-colored door handles
- Chrome side window trim
- Black front windshield trim
