The market launch of the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series in Japan is accompanied by a long list of aftermarket options, allowing owners to customize the SUV in many ways. Besides the genuine accessories offered by Toyota, buyers can modify the exterior with the help of Jaos and Modellista, or add a bed to the interior with Toy Factory’s camper kit. And the best part is that these new accessories can be ordered as dealer-installed options, despite Jaos, Modellista, and Toy Factory being independent tuners.
Jaos touched on the rugged side of the
Land Cruiser, which bizarrely doesn’t go as hardcore as the
mechanically-related Lexus GX 550 Overtrail by the same tuner. The ¥ 107,800 (US$
698) skid plate bolted on the front bumper features integrated LEDs and can be
combined with a ¥ 37,400 (US$ 242) stainless steel plate for improved underbody
protection.
The revisions also include a set of wide
fender extensions for ¥ 92,400 (US$ 598) and black side steps for ¥ 132,000 (US$ 854).
To top it off, there’s a set of 18-inch Jaos Tribe Cross alloy wheels
available, manufactured by Enkei. The new wheels are available in black and
gold finishes and can be shod in grippy Yokohama Open Country mud-terrain
tires. Finally, a set of Jaos mudguards in black or red is available for
¥ 35,200 (US$ 228), although Toyota also offers Land Cruiser-branded
alternatives. Moving on, the visual kit by Modellista is for those who find the
design of the Land Cruiser too plain for their liking. The front and rear
bumper garnish make the SUV look like a transformer, especially in combination
with the extra LEDs mounted below the headlights.
The profile features fender extensions,
side moldings, Defender-style gills, and a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels shod
in all-terrain tires. The tuner also added a large rear spoiler and a black
protective garnish on the tailgate. In addition, the LED fog lights can be
converted to yellow, for better performance in bad weather. As for the
interior, Modellista adds an illuminated dashboard trim and the familiar
cushion that doubles as a bag. If you want to dress up your Land Cruiser 250 in
Modellista parts you’ll need ¥ 204,600 (US$ 1,325) for the bumper add-ons,
¥ 77,000 (US$ 499) for the extra LEDs, ¥ 132,000 (US$ 855) for the fenders,
¥ 55,000 (US$ 356) for the side moldings, ¥ 33,000 (US$ 214) for the decorative
side gills, ¥ 60,500 (US$ 392) for the rear spoiler, and ¥ 480,700 (US$ 3,113)
for the wheel/tire combination.
The Land Cruiser 250 Series has a spacious
cabin so some owners might use it for their camping adventures. Toy Factory
offers a double bed kit for these customers, which costs ¥ 305,800 (US$ 1,980).
Four independent cushions can be deployed above the cargo area and the folded
second-row seats, with the help of a wooden frame. When not in use, the bed
cushions can be stored on the boot, leaving plenty of room for other luggage. A
similar kit is available for the Land Cruiser 70 Series. To enhance the
practicality of the Land Cruiser, Toyota has a few options of its own. There is
a bottle holder, trash bins, an inner tray for the storage compartment on the
center console, a premium cooling box, and a soft tray with matching trim
covers for the cargo area. Finally, if the boot is not large enough for your
kit, you can opt for Toyota’s flat-type roof rack which is priced at ¥ 187,000 (US$
1,210).
If you want help navigating through the
wide range of aftermarket options, Toyota has a dedicated website with all the
available accessories for the Land Cruiser 250 Series bundled in groups.
Hopefully, some of the options will be offered in other markets outside Japan
in the near future.