A rare modification of the Toyota Mega Cruiser with left-hand drive went under the hammer (31 photos)

In total, about 3 thousand copies of Toyota Mega Cruiser SUVs were produced in the world, 133 of which were intended for civilian purposes and only 12 of them were left-hand drive. This exact copy, produced in 1996 and with a mileage of 114 thousand kilometers, was put up for auction.





The authors of the ad do not provide any specific details about the history of this Mega Cruiser. It is known that the car came to the USA from Japan in 2023. Its odometer shows just over 114,000 kilometers, and the dealer performed some minor service before putting it up for auction. In particular, the craftsmen worked with the electrics and brakes, and also shod the SUV in fresh 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler tires.

The 5-meter, 2.9-ton Mega Cruiser is driven by a 4.1-liter diesel unit producing 155 power and 382 Nm of torque. The unit operates with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system with locking central, front and rear differentials. The swivel rear wheels help the car maneuver. Noteworthy is the presence of an on-board wheel inflation system and a fully independent suspension.

The maximum bid for the car was $144 thousand.