The
DEFINITION of 4x4, and the automotive equivalent of a chameleon. In the Middle East, Southeast
Asia, and much of
Africa - show up in one of these, and everyone will know you're rich, potentially royalty and potentially bought it using blood
money. In Europe? Nonexistent, unless you count the Prado. In the US? Either stealth wealth WASPs or overlanding bros who treat it like an expensive 4Runner. In Japan? A more niche product, and the canvas for some Midnight Club-level builds. In Australia? The undisputed King of the Outback, mate. Available as either a "station wagon" currently in the
300-series, or a no-nonsense 4x4/pickup in the form of the 70-series. One of Japan's most iconic vehicular exports and quite possibly one of the most reliable vehicles on planet earth. This thing will take you anywhere and will not leave you stranded. Many SUVs come close - the Nissan Patrol, Land Rover Range Rover, and
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen are all fantastic SUVs, but the Land Cruiser is in a league of its own. There's a reason why everyone from the UN to
ISIS uses these bad boys. You can get one in complete barebones GX spec or fully loaded Sahara spec - making it the Japanese equivalent to an
F-series or RAM truck (although much more reliable.) A strong contender for the most
badass vehicle on earth.
