What years are the Toyota 100 series?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series was produced from 1998 through 2007, with model years typically listed as 1998–2007. It was succeeded by the 200 Series starting with the 2008 model year.
Production timeline
A concise timeline highlights the key milestones of the 100 Series’ lifecycle, from its launch to its retirement.
- 1998: Global introduction of the J100 Land Cruiser (100 Series), replacing the 80 Series in many markets.
- 2003: Mid-cycle refresh (facelift) in many regions, bringing styling tweaks and mechanical updates.
- 2007: End of 100 Series production in most markets; transition begun toward the 200 Series for the 2008 model year.
These milestones illustrate the typical lifecycle of the 100 Series across markets, noting that exact timing varied by country and trim level.
Regional market notes
Regional differences mostly mirror the global timeline, with some markets receiving updates at slightly different times and certain markets aligning with the 2008 model year for the next generation.
- Global markets: Commonly produced for model years 1998–2007.
- United States: Sold as the Land Cruiser 100 from roughly 1998 through 2007 model years.
- End of era: The 200 Series (J200) began replacing the 100 Series around 2007–2008 in many regions.
In short, the 100 Series’ production spanned about a decade, with market-by-market variations in the exact start/end dates and the timing of the transition to the next generation.
Summary
The Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series is recognized for its roughly 1998–2007 production window, mid-cycle refresh in 2003, and eventual replacement by the 200 Series for the 2008 model year in most markets. This decade-long run established the 100 Series as a stalwart mid-sized SUV before Toyota introduced its successor.
