The 200 Series Land Cruiser is a pinnacle overland platform with recent community builds, including Equipt’s 2013, a 2018, and a 2021 URJ200 Heritage Edition. It’s a vehicle that blends plush interior refinement with class-leading backcountry durability. In fact, when Executive Publisher Scott Brady visited Japan as part of Expeditions 7 to collect the 70 Series vehicles for their around-the-world trip, the lead Land Cruiser engineer questioned their choice on the grounds that the 200 Series was the most rigorously tested and toughest model they’d ever built. Highlights include a body-on-frame chassis for superior torsional strength, full-time 4WD (with optional rear locker), global serviceability and parts availability, and up to a 1,650-pound payload. It’s loved by NGOs and overlanders alike, with no shortage of inspiring builds online from the likes of Nomad Outfitters, DTO Customs, and Equipt. Cue today’s 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser (87,500 miles), which showcases a plethora of top-tier upgrades and is priced at a competitive $45,000. That’s a lot of bang for your buck when you consider the relatively low mileage, condition, and upgrades. Today’s example has been tastefully uprated to enhance all-terrain performance without compromising everyday driveability, which makes this 200 Series a great option for someone looking for a daily driver that’s also backcountry-ready. If you’d like to deep dive into the pros and cons of this vehicle for exploration, then listen to Principles of Overlanding :: Kurt Williams on the 200 Series Land Cruiser.
From the Seller:
“I’m selling because I am not using the Land Cruiser to its full potential, and wish to see it in the hands of someone who will have the time to use it for its intended purpose. I built this to use as a daily drivable camping truck. It’s built to get deep off the grid reliably, but also not so over-built that you couldn’t drive it every day.”
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is fitted with a 5.7-liter V8 that delivers 381 horsepower, 401 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 15 mpg. A long-lived engine is matched with class-leading capability thanks to a body-on-frame design, full-time 4WD, high and low range, an uprated and lifted suspension, ARB snorkel, a center locking differential, armor, and intelligent onboard systems such as Hill-start Assist, Off-Road Turn Assist, and Crawl Control. Inside, these backcountry attributes are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Heated, ventilated, and powered leather seats
- Dynamic radar cruise control
- Four-zone climate control
- Infotainment system with navigation
- Center console with cool box and cupholders
Distinguishing Features
- ARB Deluxe front bumper with Warn winch and ARB Intensity lighting
- Old Man Emu BP-51 suspension system with SPC upper control arms
- Nomad Convoy Wheels with Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires
- ARB Summit rock sliders
- Air Down Gear Up drawer system
- ARB twin compressor with SDHQ under-hood mount
- Equipt front seat covers
This 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser is listed for $45,000 and is currently located in Carmel Valley, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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