Toyota 4 Wheel Drives

Toyota manufactures several of the most popular 4 wheel drive off road vehicles in Australia. The Toyota 4x4 is a favorite of safari tour companies. The Toyota 4WD was first commissioned by the U.S. Military in the early 1950's. The military approached companies in Japan to create a versatile 4 wheel drive for the forces serving in Japan.

Japanese companies had created a four wheel drive vehicle for their troops to use during World War II. Toyota used those designs for the basis of the new Toyota 4 wheel drives. The rest they say, is history.

The Toyota land cruiser is one of the most popular all around vehicles in Australia. Owning a land cruiser is a status symbol for Aussie's. You can travel around town in style and not be afraid to take off into the outback.

There are 5 basic models of 4WD vehicles offered by Toyota in Australia:

  • Toyota RAV4: considered the entry level Toyota 4x4 the RAV4 is very stylish SUV. The RAV4 offers plenty of power for your off road trek.
  • Kluger Grande Model: very stylish and offering extreme power and design. The Kluger offers a powerful 3.5 liter V6 engine.
  • Prado Model Land Cruiser: The Prado is the perfect 4x4 vehicle for Australia. Sophisticated, but yet extremely tough and agile. Absolutely elegant in design and beauty the Prado will give you a false sense of luxury when you see it powering through the outback. The Prado comes in a 4 liter V6 version or a 3 liter Turbo Diesel version.
  • FJ Cruiser shown: With legendary off road abilities, the new FJ Cruiser has a uniquely rugged car design - with an iconic white roof, round headlamps integrated within the front grille, wrap-around rear windows and over fenders. This modern evolution of the classic FJ40 lines pays homage to the automotive legend of 4WD adventures.

    Unique rear access can be doors opened when you open either of the front doors. This means no climbing over front seat passengers or awkward clambering to get into the car.

  • Toyota Land Cruiser LC200 or above: the ultimate 4WD vehicle. The ultimate in power and style. 4.5 liter V8 Twin Turbo Diesel version or a 4.7 liter V8 Petrol engine. This vehicle is acclaimed to be the best 4WD in the world. It offers the best in technology and off road toughness.

Toyota 4WDs are favorites of many in Australia for their can do, no worries attitude. Get your reliable Toyota 4-wheel-drive and trek Australia!



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