One of Toyota’s rarest civilian vehicles has just been listed for sale in New Hampshire, USA. It’s a 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser High Roof, a high-mobility utility vehicle originally developed for military use in Japan, with fewer than 150 units designated for civilian use during its six-year production run.
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This particular unit has a curious history: it was used as a tourism vehicle by a safari company in Kenya before being imported to the US. Acquired by a dealer in 2024, it underwent a full body restoration and received a new dark blue paint job the following year.
The Mega Cruiser impresses not only with its robust presence but also with functional details: a fiberglass high roof with hatches, safari-style rear windows, a front bumper with bull bar, retractable spare tire mount, and rear pintle hitch. It rides on 17-inch black steel wheels with 37″ off-road tires and features portal axles and inboard disc brakes to ensure off-road performance.
Under the hood, the model is equipped with the reliable 4.1-liter 15B-FT inline-four turbo diesel engine, delivering 153 hp and 37.5 kgfm of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, dual-range transfer case, and three locking differentials. It features four-wheel drive.
Inside, it includes right-hand drive steering, front and rear air conditioning, gray fabric seats for up to 10 occupants, a Kenwood multimedia unit, 24V electrical system, and power windows. Despite its overall good condition, the headliner shows some warping and there are visible stains on the carpets and dashboard.
The rear space is configured with two additional rows of seats, three-point seat belts, grab handles, and air conditioning vents—emphasizing the vehicle’s tourism-oriented use. The odometer shows just over 104,000 kilometers, with only about 200 km driven since its most recent acquisition.
This rare Toyota Mega Cruiser is being offered with a clean Florida title, representing a unique opportunity for collectors or enthusiasts of military and high-performance off-road vehicles.
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