Japan Police Has This Specially Equipped Toyota Land Cruiser

Toyota Land Cruiser for Japan police

There’s more to this bespoke vehicle than the usual flashing lights and a siren.

Toyota Land Cruisers outfitted for police duties have been deployed in specific regions worldwide, with the SUV’s domestic market being one of them. In the Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, the J100 series model serves as a patrol car. It features a black-and-white color scheme as is the case with marked police patrol vehicles in Japan, along with a roof light bar, and additional flashing lights within the front bumper.

You may have noticed that the front Toyota badge is concealed beneath a different logo depicting a flower. The grille ornament showcases a chrysanthemum, representing the Imperial Seal of Japan—a Japanese mon (emblem) used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the Imperial Family.

The choice of the Land Cruiser with the 4.7-liter V8 engine for this role is easily understandable. These vehicles are known for their practicality, reliability, and true go-anywhere capabilities. In winter, this SUV is equipped with snow chains. Toyota Japan notes that these police cars are relatively rare in the country and this one will continue to serve in tourist areas throughout the year.

The J100 Land Cruiser was made between early 1998 and mid-2007. The one highlighted by Toyota is a facelifted version, but there was another update later in the vehicle’s life cycle.

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Source: Toyota Japan