Toyota 105 Series Land Cruiser
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The 105 Series is the last of the coil-sprung, solid-axle Land Cruiser wagons. It’s an 80 Series underneath with 100 Series looks, and it’s built to go anywhere. Its 1HZ diesel is close to unkillable but it’s no rocket ship, and that’s where we come in. Whether it needs a fresh 1HZ rebuild or a 1HZ to 1HD-T or 1HD-FT conversion for the grunt it’s always deserved for towing, touring and climbing, we’ve got you covered.
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Toyota 105 Series Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser 105 Series remains a highly regarded 4WD in Australia, prized for its rugged reliability, solid front axle, and legendary off-road capability. Powered by the dependable 1HZ diesel engine, the 105 Series is a favourite among off-road enthusiasts, tourers, and those needing a tough workhorse. Despite production ending in 2007, it continues to command strong resale value, cementing its reputation as one of Toyota’s most durable and capable diesel Land Cruisers.
Introduction & Launch (1998-2007)
The 105 Series launched in Australia in 1998 alongside the 100 Series and shares its body. Underneath, though, it carries over the proven 80 Series running gear, with coil-sprung solid axles front and rear and the naturally aspirated 1HZ diesel. That makes the 105 the pick for serious off-roaders who want the newer body without independent front suspension. In Australia the 105 was only ever sold from the factory with the 1HZ diesel.
Model Variants
The HZJ105 was sold in Australia in these diesel variants:
Standard – The no-frills workhorse, with six seats and vertically split “barn” rear doors.
RV (1998–2002) – Eight seats, a conventional rear door and extra comforts such as central locking and power mirrors.
GXL – The best-equipped 105, adding power windows, remote central locking, a CD player and side steps.
Key Updates & Facelifts
October 2000 Update:
-Standard models gain a two-tone dash and child locks on the rear barn doors.
October 2002 Update:
-The 1HZ gains exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and a timing control valve on the injection pump to cut emissions.
-The RV and automatic are dropped, leaving Standard and GXL with a five-speed manual only.
-Dual front airbags standard across the range.
2005–2007:
-Minor styling and equipment refinements in line with the wider Land Cruiser range.
-Production ends in late 2007 as the 200 Series arrives.
Performance Specifications
*Information provided is not applicable to all models*
- Engine: 4.2L (4164 cc) 12-valve SOHC naturally aspirated inline-six diesel (1HZ), indirect injection
- Power: 96 kW @ 3,800 rpm
- Torque: 285 Nm @ 2,200 rpm
- Transmission: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic available on some variants 1998–2002 (manual-only from late 2002)
- Fuel Consumption: Varies with load, tyres and driving conditions. Expect noticeably more when towing.
- Drivetrain: Dual-range 4WD with coil-sprung solid front and rear axles (part-time or permanent 4WD depending on variant)
- Towing: Up to 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked (check your compliance plate)
The 1HZ is famous for clocking huge kilometres on basic servicing, but Toyota never turbocharged it, so a stock 105 feels the weight once it’s loaded up or towing. If you want more grunt, the proven path is a 1HZ to 1HD-T or 1HD-FT conversion. Done right, with a clutch and gearbox that can handle it, it gives you the power to match the 105’s legendary off-road ability, which is why it pays to come to a specialist.