In keeping with Facebook Marketplace The listed Mega Cruiser goes on sale in Hudson, New Hampshire. In case you’re not conversant in the car, it is the heavy-duty, all-wheel drive that Toyota produces primarily for army functions. In case you’re pondering of the JDM Humvee, you are on the ballpark. Solely 3,000 had been produced from 1995 to 2001, and the overwhelming majority went to the Japan Self-Protection Forces, police and fireplace departments. Initially, solely 133 examples had been bought on to civilian prospects.

The Mega Cruiser has a large 4.1-liter inline-four turbo diesel engine that is good for 153 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a four-speed computerized that sends the driving force to all 4 wheels by way of a two-speed switch case. Constructed for demanding off-road missions, it additionally options entrance, heart and rear differential locks in addition to a four-wheel steering system. Different options embody exhaust brakes and portal axles that assist present greater floor clearance.

This specific instance boasts simply 16,000 miles per hour. It’s reported to be in “excellent situation” with a clear historical past. (The itemizing confusingly states the car’s yr of manufacture as each 1996 and 1997, nonetheless.) Just like the overwhelming majority of manufacturing, this one was right-hand drive. There isn’t a data from the vendor whether or not the same old cover cowl for the again is accessible. That is normally fitted when utilizing the Mega Cruiser as a troop service. It’s designed to seat as much as 14 individuals on the rear tray.

The truck seems eye-catching with the army inexperienced paint. So good that it might have simply been utilized. Inside, the state of affairs is a bit more tough. Floor rust is obvious on the ground and a number of other line brackets. The engine bay is in related situation and does not look as contemporary and clear as you would possibly count on given the low mileage. The wheels additionally look drained and may gain advantage from a coat of paint.

Curiously, the vendor lists the gas mileage for the truck, which is odd provided that the EPA has actually not printed Mega Cruiser figures. The vendor claims 12 mpg metropolis, 14 mpg freeway and 13 mpg mixed. It isn’t clear how they decided these numbers, so deal with them with nice skepticism.

Regardless, if you happen to’re searching for a novel and extremely succesful off-road car, the Mega Cruiser is difficult to beat. It has a military-grade engine, excessive floor clearance, and a drivetrain constructed for slithering by way of muddy battlefields. In case you simply must have it, securing this occasion will set you again $55,000. not the most affordable we have seen beforeNevertheless, Mega Cruisers do not precisely go on sale on daily basis.

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