Toyota MEGA CRUISER
Built: 1996-1996 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
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Toyota vans and trucks up to 3.5 t (class N1) – collective page for the EU light-van class: from early KP36L pick-ups through the Hilux and Land Cruiser to commercial versions of the Corolla and Avensis, engines from 33 to 194 kW, displacement 990 to 5,780 cm³
The EU vehicle class N1 covers light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Toyota range recorded in that class. Toyota was formed in 1937 as a spin-off of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works in Toyota City, Japan, and today is by sales one of the largest carmakers in the world. The model list shows a broad mix: early pick-up chassis carrying the type code KP36L (a precursor to the Hilux range), off-road Land Cruiser versions (including the KZJ90), the SUV-pickup derivative 4Runner, and numerous commercial versions of passenger ranges such as the Corolla and Avensis, registered in the Netherlands and Finland as estate cars with a commercial registration.
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The register lists 722 versions, with recorded outputs of 33 to 194 kW, displacements of 990 to 5,780 cm³ across 3 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 640 to 3,220 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,186 to 3,500 kg; width ranges from 1,490 to 2,420 mm, length from 3,820 to 6,900 mm.
The spread from small three-cylinder city-car derivatives to large Land Cruiser diesels makes this one of the technically most varied pages in this class; the common thread is Toyota's reputation for durability, especially on the diesel pick-ups and off-roaders.
On a used example, what matters on the Hilux and Land Cruiser is frame corrosion, suspension play and the condition of the load bed, on the car-derived commercial versions the often higher mileage typical of commercial use, and on all diesel engines the turbocharger and injection pump. Spare parts are consistently well supplied through the global Toyota network.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Toyota Transporter bis 3,5 t (Klasse N1), Toyota (Toyota Motor Corporation, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 4.1 L 15B-FTE turbodiesel I4, 155 hpcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,101 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,170 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,507 kg (6,395 lbs)correct |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 4-speed automatic gearboxcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 28.5correct |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | Gifu, Japancorrect |
|---|---|
| Body | 4-door SUVcorrect |
| Vehicle class | Full-size SUVcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Toyota MEGA CRUISER weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,507 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Toyota MEGA CRUISER?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Toyota MEGA CRUISER have?
4 cylinders, 4,101 cm³ displacement.
When was the Toyota MEGA CRUISER built?
Production years: 1996.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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