The Toyota Mega Cruiser Is a Crazy Hummer From Toyota

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    Toyota Mega Cruiser review!!! The Toyota Mega Cruiser is a truly amazing off-road vehicle -- the ultimate Toyota truck. Today I'm reviewing the Toyota Mega Cruiser and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of one of the craziest SUVs of all time. I'm also going to drive the Mega Cruiser and show you what it's like behind the wheel of this amazing Toyota Hummer.
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  • @DougDeMuro
    @DougDeMuro  Před rokem +2485

    Everyone else is reviewing the Z06... Doug reviews the Mega Cruiser. ;)

    • @ewaysrevenge
      @ewaysrevenge Před rokem +160

      I don’t think I’m the only one who would rather see the Mega Cruiser, this thing is a beast.

    • @subie1165
      @subie1165 Před rokem +38

      W doug

    • @plantertrey
      @plantertrey Před rokem +43

      I certainly prefer the mega cruiser! Thank you for continuing to review the unusual and quirky!

    • @piuthemagicman
      @piuthemagicman Před rokem +23

      Thanks for serving us quirkers first! Make quirks great again!

    • @flynick
      @flynick Před rokem +15

      Wouldn't like to see that "bed" under a UV light! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @BlazeORenegado
    @BlazeORenegado Před rokem +3147

    I remember Doug saying in March 2021 that he REALLY wanted to review a Toyota Mega Cruiser. Now, it looks like that he did it. Congrats, Doug. Also, I really liked this Japanese Titan

    • @Planag7
      @Planag7 Před rokem +27

      I remember that too. It was just a matter of time xD

    • @luiselapostolfeliz2421
      @luiselapostolfeliz2421 Před rokem +13

      @@Planag7 I thought this was a 2022 car. This was the Apostle to the SUV's.

    • @bsosmoove
      @bsosmoove Před rokem +11

      I came to comment this lol. Glad to see he finally came across one

    • @jackets6426
      @jackets6426 Před rokem +7

      I was about to say, he finally got one. This is going to be an awesome review to watch when I get around to it.

    • @garethwillmott4234
      @garethwillmott4234 Před rokem +4

      It does't just look like he did it, he actually did it.

  • @eliwakatsuki5139
    @eliwakatsuki5139 Před rokem +273

    I had a chance to ride a Mega Cruiser in an off road trail in Japan. Unfortunately, I couldn’t drive it because I was 8 years old, but it was an amazing experience!

    • @dannyl3955
      @dannyl3955 Před rokem +1

      Any experience to share with us ?

    • @sargera1
      @sargera1 Před 11 měsíci +1

      civie?
      wonder how they make flat deck in mil spec ones ( alll hummer are not flat deck inside)

    • @muhammadabrooramrullah996
      @muhammadabrooramrullah996 Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@sargera1mil Spec has a higher roof and higher floor, so it can has flat deck to carry more troops, the same concept can be found in Landcruiser 78

    • @sargera1
      @sargera1 Před 7 měsíci

      @@muhammadabrooramrullah996 78 , is it same or near time of the bundera ones

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast Před rokem +26

    Crazy that 6,300 lbs sounds so heavy and yet the Hummer EV weighs over 9,000 lbs.

  • @Neutralino
    @Neutralino Před rokem +446

    Land Cruiser - designed to cruise on land.
    Mega Cruiser - designed to cruise on MEGA.

    • @TheSlappyToes
      @TheSlappyToes Před rokem +57

      Fj cruiser - designed to cruise on Fj’s

    • @davedixon2167
      @davedixon2167 Před rokem +75

      @@TheSlappyToes PT cruiser out there mowing down Physical Therapists

    • @groundedgaming
      @groundedgaming Před rokem +14

      @@davedixon2167 Police cruiser - designed to mow dow police

    • @JL-sm6cg
      @JL-sm6cg Před rokem +6

      Surprised Donald Trump doesn't get one and call it the MAGA Cruiser.

    • @hereticxhexen
      @hereticxhexen Před rokem

      cringy but Ok

  • @sergio_-.
    @sergio_-. Před rokem +1170

    It has Kazakh plates?! As a Kazakh, I feel honoured. Usually we never get any rare Japanese cars here, but seeing one transported from the capital of the Kazakhstan aaaalll the way to the US is just crazy to think of… This made my day way better. Oh and the fact that Doug pronounced “Kazakhstan” correctly, makes me smile
    Edit: 1k likes?! That’s insane!

  • @omostim2385
    @omostim2385 Před rokem +124

    As someone who used to ride to school in a Toyota Coaster. I never knew the Mega Cruiser had the same engine. I still remember the sound.

    • @ensoelmeri3288
      @ensoelmeri3288 Před rokem +3

      Most coasters dont have that engine it usually is a 1hz which is a inline 6 diesel which can be found in many toyota vehicles like the 80 series,, 70 series, and probably more.

    • @omostim2385
      @omostim2385 Před rokem +4

      @@ensoelmeri3288 Oh well don’t get me to lying. I definitely can’t say I know for sure which engines the buses had. They were 3rd gens and a couple 2nd gen. All I remember is a big corse sounding engine with a lot of fan noise.

    • @MrOrcaCat
      @MrOrcaCat Před rokem +1

      Honestly I'm impressed that you knew what model your school bus was. I went to school on some yellow brick and I couldn't care less about its make or model lol

    • @omostim2385
      @omostim2385 Před rokem +4

      @@MrOrcaCat Ha I was a car nerd from an early age or should I say vehicle nerd. Anything I rode in I paid close attention to. Riding in the Coaster was a special treat for me. It usually meant some after school activities or going home early. The usual bus was a big old Chevy yellow bus with a gas V8 and a manual

  • @RolfSAMA
    @RolfSAMA Před rokem +112

    Basically a Hummer but cooler & actually reliable :) considering how very rare & well equipped this car is, it's Kazakh owner must have been an interesting figure 😉

    • @victorpapillon1487
      @victorpapillon1487 Před 10 měsíci +4

      The wolf on the table im the back should tell you that

    • @mtb416
      @mtb416 Před 6 měsíci

      HMMWV and H1s are extremely reliable. No idea what the f*** you’re talking about. The HMMWV engine and chassis was made to adapt for literally thousands of pounds more load than originally intended when being retrofitted with armament and/or protection.
      You sound like a know nothing Toyota fanboy who in reality drives a Corolla.

    • @youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601
      @youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Ummmm....the h1 and h2 were reliable.
      In fact the h2 has the same engine that's been rated as the most reliable v8 ever. And the h1 was simple and rugged.
      Don't smoke crack.

    • @mtb416
      @mtb416 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 Toyota fanboys are quite annoying, aren’t they?

    • @mrhackerman4817
      @mrhackerman4817 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@youtubecantsaveallthesnowf8601 how about the H3? Crap right 👍

  • @bobburt
    @bobburt Před rokem +492

    Seeing Doug's happiness throughout the whole video, especially when he's driving it, is just special and infectious haha

    • @errhka
      @errhka Před rokem +7

      Me as a bus driver when he says it's only a 4 cylinder under the hood: 😏
      A nice big diesel pusher will keep running on that thing until the rest of it falls apart. We had I line straight 6s on our city busses - wonderful amount of torque even loaded down with passengers

    • @jimdennis2451
      @jimdennis2451 Před rokem +3

      You KNOW he is the top bidder... on Cars and Bids.

    • @lucky889s9
      @lucky889s9 Před rokem +1

      So his scores should be a lot higher

  • @wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20
    @wopmf4345FxFDxdGaa20 Před rokem +395

    Here in Finland probably 99% of cars are equipped with pre heaters. Either electric block heater or fuel operated heater. It's to heat up the engine which makes the starting much easier, and often there is also heater to heat up the interior. Pre heating the engine also reduces the tear and wear on the engine because when you do a true cold start, oil will be thick and lubrication will be bad, which is very bad for the engine to do every day.

    • @amandeepbaa6978
      @amandeepbaa6978 Před rokem +8

      Well cold land

    • @divinewind6313
      @divinewind6313 Před rokem +3

      Basically how much time you have keep apart every morning to get your car ready for the day.

    • @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer
      @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer Před rokem +3

      @thetimekillerx It get's about the same here in Ohio but the only people that use any pre heater are grid heaters in diesels, a lot of people just use remote start. It hit -27C a couple years ago and I do construction so I work outside and have to warm up in the van sometimes, they're not really insulated so the engine has to be on and heat full blast to do much.

    • @dietznutz1
      @dietznutz1 Před rokem

      @thetimekillerx lithium batteries also need to warm up before they get used or 💥

    • @jimmylarge1148
      @jimmylarge1148 Před rokem +1

      Not so long ago most trucks and some suvs in America had block heaters as well. U can still get if u want on some models.

  • @NicoSuaveee
    @NicoSuaveee Před rokem +5

    I lost it when he said “Deploy TVs from the ceiling” and then they deployed with Miami vice. So fitting with this wood trim

  • @chez0102
    @chez0102 Před rokem +23

    "The Mega Cruiser " sounds a Power Ranger vehicle that they got to overcome Lord Zedd.

    • @MyGuyJustinH
      @MyGuyJustinH Před rokem

      The Mega Cruiser sounds like something you would find in Power Rangers in Space

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@MyGuyJustinH I could see this more with Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. They actually used a Hummer H1 in the series.

  • @FrankieProkop
    @FrankieProkop Před rokem +429

    Holy shit it’s a Mega Cruiser! Congrats, Doug! I know you’ve been wanting this one for a long time, so big applause to you for finding one and filming it!

    • @ajordan1975
      @ajordan1975 Před rokem +4

      It's not his, belongs to a friend of mine. Ive driven it in Moab

    • @ewaysrevenge
      @ewaysrevenge Před rokem +16

      @@ajordan1975 he never said it was his

    • @IamJay02
      @IamJay02 Před rokem +3

      @@ajordan1975 Reread what op said and/or watch the damn video lol

    • @IamJay02
      @IamJay02 Před rokem +1

      @@imrytebeehyneu He said he wanted to review one 😗 reread what op said

    • @FrankieProkop
      @FrankieProkop Před rokem

      @@imrytebeehyneu Not that he wanted to *own* one, no, but he has said before that the Mega Cruiser is on one of the lists of cars that’d he’d “most like to review”.

  • @Carlisho
    @Carlisho Před rokem +178

    This is the kind of reviews we are all here for, quirky old relics from the past, much more interesting than the new run of the mill supercar.

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 Před rokem +7

      Supercars are so disconnected from reality it’s sad. They can be made reasonably affordable but manufacturers just want profit.

    • @nuelreview5636
      @nuelreview5636 Před rokem +10

      @@markm0000 if they are made affordable like regular cars,imagine how many accidents would be recorded worldwide in a year😂😂😂

    • @christopherpotomski8463
      @christopherpotomski8463 Před rokem

      Agreed

    • @punchy207
      @punchy207 Před rokem

      how original

  • @JCJourney
    @JCJourney Před rokem +4

    Sold for $310,000
    10/11/22
    if Toyota built this today, they would sell tons of them.

  • @demetriusdemarcusbartholomew
    @demetriusdemarcusbartholomew Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nice of you to also mention the Type 93 here a short explanation of that thing:
    The Type 93 based on the Toyota Mega Cruiser BXD 10, carries 8 Type 91, Short ranged Heatseeking Air-to-Air Missiles which are based on the FIM-(or AIM-)92 Stinger, with a Max firing range of about 11km (6.5 miles) and it uses the LAV-AD IRST (Infrared Search and Track) guiding system which tracks IR sources like a radar would, it was and still is used by the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF), besides the Type 81 Tan-SAM Kai.

  • @nostalgio697
    @nostalgio697 Před rokem +375

    This is the last car I was expecting Doug to review. It's very rare and only limited to the Japanese market. It's even rarer than the Toyota century. I didn't expect to see one in the states tbh.
    Edit: after watching the whole video actually I haven't seen Doug as happy reviewing a vehicle as this one. Also this episode is one of the best Doug's episodes I ever watched. Thank you Doug, you made my day.👍

    • @danmccarthy4700
      @danmccarthy4700 Před rokem +8

      You should watch his Lamborghini Miura review. He's absolutely giddy in that one.

    • @juffurey
      @juffurey Před rokem +5

      I was surprised when he finally did the Aston Martin Cygnet, also very rare. Another one I hope he'll do is the Honda Accord euro R, pretty bad ass. Apparently it was introduced to the US as the Acura TSX, but it existed before then.

    • @johnsonsl944
      @johnsonsl944 Před rokem +10

      I think this falls into the category of Doug doesn’t care what the views are, he just really thinks it’s an awesome car and wanted to make a video of it.

    • @shroomyesc
      @shroomyesc Před rokem

      Even rarer? Toyota Origin.

  • @graham1034
    @graham1034 Před rokem +49

    I can totally see how this would be the perfect vehicle for Kazakhstan in the 90s for some rich oil executive/manager, especially with the mods. It's reliable and capable so it can get you all over the country to visit the facilities. Given the distances and lack of infrastructure (especially 20+ years ago) it could take a couple of days of travel so the bed, fridge, TVs, sat phone, etc mean you can comfortably take multi-day overland journeys.

  • @tfcooks
    @tfcooks Před rokem +9

    I had a 76 FJ55 so I know what Doug's talking about when talking about that slow but steady way it drives. The fastest I ever got it to go was going down a big long hill in neutral.

  • @MartyTheGamer
    @MartyTheGamer Před rokem +10

    Just two weeks ago I saw one in real life, albeit a military Mega Cruiser and I was absolutely dumbfounded. Here in Bulgaria I never thought I'd see one in my life. So great to see it reviewed now!

    • @danrook5757
      @danrook5757 Před rokem +1

      I saw one for sale in Toronto Canada, wow, there are tons of them available

    • @MartyTheGamer
      @MartyTheGamer Před rokem

      @@danrook5757 Sure, but in my country JDM imports are not at all popular, so I never thought I'd see one.

  • @MrAbsdisc
    @MrAbsdisc Před rokem +23

    Although Megacruiser is badged as Toyota, it was manufactured by Hino. Also, it was adopted as a 'civil service vehicle' rather than military purpose by Japan Air defense fores and Maritime defense forces. Ground Forces already had mitsubishi and Komatsu high mobility vehicle.

    • @vladvulcan
      @vladvulcan Před rokem +2

      good to know

    • @ragabara1031
      @ragabara1031 Před rokem

      I'm not sure how they justify this designation since they have Avenger SAM equivalents, but then again they insist on calling their military a self-defense force.

    • @stuchbrosmnore8627
      @stuchbrosmnore8627 Před rokem

      In that case, you better off just getting the Hummer H1.

  • @LtNduati
    @LtNduati Před rokem +74

    I love how confidently Doug knew his audience would immediately notice the rear heated seat controls came from a Mercedes from the same era. Well at least I did lol

  • @robertenglebright8257
    @robertenglebright8257 Před rokem +1

    SO glad you did a video on this! I saw it on Cars & Bids and thought the photos didn't do it justice. Thanks!

  • @dipro001
    @dipro001 Před rokem +33

    The wideness is not just for ground clearance. This and the Humvie were made to be exactly as wide as tanks so that they can follow a tank's wheel tracks in a minefield to be safe.

    • @its_clean
      @its_clean Před rokem +9

      This is 100% not true. The original HMMWV was 86 inches (7 feet 2 inches). The original M1 Abrams tank was 12 feet wide.

    • @Slenderman63323
      @Slenderman63323 Před rokem +3

      @@its_clean but the tank tracks have width, they probably start at around 3’6 away from the center of the tank

    • @its_clean
      @its_clean Před rokem +7

      @@Slenderman63323 Probably? What do you mean probably? All the dimensions are publicly available so there's no need for guesswork- this alleged relationship between the Humvee and tanks is provably and unequivocally false. 30 seconds of Googling would have told you this. Abrams treads are 635 mm or 2'1" wide. Subtracting from the total vehicle width of 12', this means the gap between the treads is 7'10", so the Humvee's 7'2" width would fit entirely into the gap with room to spare, making it a physical impossibility for the Humvee to try "following" in the tread tracks. Further, there is absolutely zero historical evidence or design documentation that the Humvee was built with this intention. It's a myth, and it's false.

    • @Slenderman63323
      @Slenderman63323 Před rokem +1

      @@its_clean ok

    • @rsoul7282
      @rsoul7282 Před rokem

      @@its_clean shh, don’t tell the grunts, let them feel safer going through ‘minefields’ if they are following an MBT. Even if the HMMWV has been replaced by the JLTV.

  • @tomokokishi3066
    @tomokokishi3066 Před rokem +68

    I remember Nike Japan had this and used for promotion purpose in Tokyo. Imagine how massive it was in the 90s when consumers were thinking the Honda Accord was getting too big.

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat Před rokem +2

      what do you think the annual road tax would be on this? and where could you feasibly drive the darn thing in Japan?

    • @rhubarbpie2027
      @rhubarbpie2027 Před rokem +3

      @@WhuDhat at *LEAST* 75,000 yen for the road tax and the weight tax would likely be close to ¥100,000 lol. The small back roads would be nearly impossible to navigate with the mame-sans walking to markets and farmer's kei trucks lol.

  • @aulioivan
    @aulioivan Před rokem +86

    "the mega cruiser made to accommodate a missile launcher in the back which is just cool" 😂 I love Doug

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 Před rokem

      North koria is calling. They want there stupidity back.

    • @ironmaidenfan66670
      @ironmaidenfan66670 Před rokem +12

      Bruh imagine getting shot outta the sky by a fuckin Toyota lmao

    • @aulioivan
      @aulioivan Před rokem +1

      @@ironmaidenfan66670 right! 😂

    • @WhuDhat
      @WhuDhat Před rokem +1

      @@ironmaidenfan66670 worse if it was a Tacoma lol

  • @TheWahyuwirawan
    @TheWahyuwirawan Před rokem +12

    Well done doug! Dream came true. We never know we need this review until you made it. A very unique japanese titan and very rare with rugged built quality for the time 👍👍

  • @paulmcintosh9332
    @paulmcintosh9332 Před rokem +9

    i just realized my celica has the exact same headlights as this

  • @tatturajpal2326
    @tatturajpal2326 Před rokem +166

    doug is so down to earth its crazy i love his mindset on how he reviews old cars too even though they dont pull the same amount of views a new one does he really cares about his audience we love you doug keep doing what you are doing!❤

    • @Durianlover69
      @Durianlover69 Před rokem +10

      He has probably wanted to review This for years

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. Před rokem +3

      It's called being on the spectrum

    • @demonstructie
      @demonstructie Před rokem +2

      He's selling it on his platform where he takes a cut, the exposure will bring in more $

    • @RonBurgundy1873
      @RonBurgundy1873 Před rokem

      Doug is an incredible car reviewer! He appeals to a huge audience (hence all those that feel compelled to comment on his vids)
      Keep it up Doug!

    • @FacuGonz3
      @FacuGonz3 Před rokem +4

      I think older cars and normal cars are usually more interesting.

  • @heybro6105
    @heybro6105 Před rokem +199

    Never heard if this, Doug is a TRUE car enthusiast. 👍🏾

    • @brianlee9233
      @brianlee9233 Před rokem +8

      It's all fun and games until Doug pronounces diesel wrong.

    • @heybro6105
      @heybro6105 Před rokem +1

      @@brianlee9233 😅

    • @Toyota4Life
      @Toyota4Life Před rokem +3

      You didn’t hear of it because you’re not a Toyota fan. Toyota enthusiast know about this model I could name about 15 more Toyotas that you’ve never heard of because they were not sold in America

    • @samthecar
      @samthecar Před rokem

      @@Toyota4Life toyota gang stays winning

    • @Toyota4Life
      @Toyota4Life Před rokem +1

      @@samthecar the best Japanese brand by far

  • @saltymonke3682
    @saltymonke3682 Před rokem +5

    the real wheel steering is so useful to navigate many tight Japanese urban road. And I believe the 4 cylinder engine is from Hino 300 trucks line, which is a very common light duty trucks in Japan. it's useful for spare parts procurement and logistics in the military.

  • @MadWinter889
    @MadWinter889 Před rokem +7

    I wasn't expecting this truck to be so luxurious inside.

    • @kirya312
      @kirya312 Před rokem +1

      Pretty sure it wasn't, most of these features were added by someone, probably in Kazakhstan

  • @seanparker96
    @seanparker96 Před rokem +30

    Don't laugh at the 15B-FTE engine. It's a legendary engine here in South East Asia. They swap them in all kind of land cruiser and even hilux. From 40s to 80s gen land cruiser.

    • @jonanthonylosito2004
      @jonanthonylosito2004 Před rokem +6

      Exactly.. they're not meant to be fast or powerful. These were built to last forever while moving the vehicle really well.

    • @joeleonardo5119
      @joeleonardo5119 Před rokem +2

      also toyota dyna daihatsu delta trucks ....it is bullet proof

    • @Vshzn
      @Vshzn Před rokem +2

      They could make a lot of power too

  • @Cptn080
    @Cptn080 Před rokem +227

    Actually pre-heating-systems are pretty standard in many places where diesel engines are popular, since they are very easy to operate with diesel fuel. For example here in Germany a lot of camping vans have it or you can factory order one with many cars. They usually come with a remote, so you can have a coffe in your kitchen, while your car is already warming up and removing all the ice and snow from the windows, without the engine being turned on and annoying your neigbours.

    • @ytsux9259
      @ytsux9259 Před rokem +10

      Most campers in the US have it too.

    • @Cptn080
      @Cptn080 Před rokem +7

      @@ytsux9259 are they also diesel powered, or do they use different fuels?

    • @jaap5398
      @jaap5398 Před rokem

      @@Cptn080 I would like to find this out also..

    • @jonc4403
      @jonc4403 Před rokem +3

      They're also essentially standard with electric cars. You can pre-heat or pre-cool while you're still connected to the EVSE in your garage or driveway, and have a warm or cool car before you leave the house.

    • @legacy2.5gx55
      @legacy2.5gx55 Před rokem +2

      Ore just fore comfort. I have a webasto Unit on both my cars (gasoline) and love it. I live in south bavaria direcly at the alps, so we have a lot of snow and Ice here. Cars are parket in Garages at home, but outside at my workplace. So just Pressing a Button on your keyfob instead of clearing ice and snow at -15°C is very cool

  • @poly_g6068
    @poly_g6068 Před 3 měsíci

    5 Tv screens, backup camera, a refrigerator, pimped out sound system, satellite phone, massive climate vents, heated leather seats, wood trim and tables, a bed, alcantara headliner, pre-heating system for cold weather, and 25 combined mpg with Toyota reliability. 1 of 12-ish lefthand drive examples.
    Even if this weren't a Japanese truck from the 90's, it would still be impressive.
    I can't see this going for less than $150,000. They absolutely killed it with this thing.

  • @stephenumphress5705
    @stephenumphress5705 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The looks of a H1 w/ Toyota reliability; that’s awesome!

  • @PulseAndrew
    @PulseAndrew Před rokem +47

    Man, the back seat setup is actually amazing. I'd love to "work from home" back there with that desk space and phone.
    Would be a killer digital nomad vehicle that you can work in while travelling.

  • @m4TT5
    @m4TT5 Před rokem +54

    I remember this car being on dougs list of cars he most wanted to review. Glad the review is here.

  • @mhdf._7344
    @mhdf._7344 Před rokem +2

    Congrats Doug we're all happy for you.

  • @trentonmukai4779
    @trentonmukai4779 Před rokem +1

    I needed this video! And it’s awesome that the Mega Cruiser is now able to be imported!

  • @chasechildress2720
    @chasechildress2720 Před rokem +80

    Imagine how fun it would be to replace the brake pads and disks.

    • @experimetalfan8851
      @experimetalfan8851 Před rokem +9

      We have different views on "fun"

    • @alexs.818
      @alexs.818 Před rokem +17

      Well it’s a Toyota, and it’s a heavy duty truck so it must be easy to work on.

    • @flight2k5
      @flight2k5 Před rokem +3

      You know the hmmwv is the same way right?

    • @subaruanon
      @subaruanon Před rokem +1

      Those discs definitely get cut a few times before replacement. I'm sure someone's made some special on car brake lathe designed just for inboard brakes to make these suck less.

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 Před rokem +1

      All this focus on reliablitt and offroad and it has rear steering..

  • @karlferdinand188
    @karlferdinand188 Před rokem +41

    When I heard of this car I wanted one so bad. Now that I know about its quirks and features and differences from the Hummer H1, I want one even more

  • @2pintsofcremedementh
    @2pintsofcremedementh Před rokem

    Gotta love Doug using "esoteric" as a description for what is effectively a military tool

  • @kaitlyn__L
    @kaitlyn__L Před rokem +1

    Imagining the ex-Soviet oligarch who first owned this… the wood-panel TV sent me. The satellite phone is a neat idea, but I suspect he was regularly at properties in the woods or mountains and REALLY needed it!!

  • @acoolpieceoflettuce2557
    @acoolpieceoflettuce2557 Před rokem +35

    Hey Doug, if you are ever in Salt Lake City there is a Land Cruiser heritage museum with extremely rare land cruisers and a stock mega cruiser as well.

    • @jonc4403
      @jonc4403 Před rokem

      Yeah, would have been much more interesting to see stock than this bastardized thing.

  • @tomtanks
    @tomtanks Před rokem +38

    I never knew this existed, this thing is sick

    • @Shadow_Wolf_190
      @Shadow_Wolf_190 Před rokem

      I did from the video cars I want to review

    • @chrismayer3919
      @chrismayer3919 Před dnem

      Unless you have $179,000 to buy this ten-ton Tarrasque, it may as well not exist…

  • @hajajgee4607
    @hajajgee4607 Před rokem +67

    Sold for $310,000 😳

    • @waventures855
      @waventures855 Před rokem +6

      😮💵😮

    • @calogerosee7585
      @calogerosee7585 Před rokem +3

      I read this and stopped watching the vid 1 min in literally lmao

    • @dannyl3955
      @dannyl3955 Před rokem

      Do you have any idea how many this truck have been made ?

    • @krj8290
      @krj8290 Před rokem

      @@dannyl3955 only 1000

    • @jeebusk
      @jeebusk Před rokem +1

      @@dannyl3955 it's one of the first topics he mentions in the video 2:00,
      are you a millennial?

  • @mrw40
    @mrw40 Před rokem +1

    I think the best feature this car has, its the bed, I’m all for it just for the bed, just wow a bed

  • @JL-sm6cg
    @JL-sm6cg Před rokem +18

    One, I've never heard of this thing until now.
    Two, that auxiliary heater is also something truckers have, which makes the cab quieter and drinks less diesel than leaving the engine running all night.
    Three, now you need to do a crossover episode with Regular Car Reviews (or at least the owner should).

  • @mukhtar__
    @mukhtar__ Před rokem +133

    Doug is the type of guy that reviews a Japanese Hummer

    • @ksawiprod9140
      @ksawiprod9140 Před rokem +2

      ?

    • @SuperHornedtoad
      @SuperHornedtoad Před rokem +1

      "Type of guy" meme

    • @awsomemodels
      @awsomemodels Před rokem +3

      I am glad that this joke is alive , i made one not that long ago but nobody noticed it 😂

    • @ozarkliving7263
      @ozarkliving7263 Před rokem +1

      Thank you captain obvious, not humorous or insightful, low IQ folks like yourself, best to keep your comments to yourself.

    • @ozarkliving7263
      @ozarkliving7263 Před rokem +1

      @@awsomemodels because the only morons make these comments, that’s why

  • @alpustuner
    @alpustuner Před rokem +1

    Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.

  • @ddogg14
    @ddogg14 Před rokem

    the sound of that bus engine is awesome, "esoteric" is really the only way to describe this thing

  • @MishanyaVeselyiNYC
    @MishanyaVeselyiNYC Před rokem +58

    I was born in Kazakhstan, and this episode is a little more special for me :) Thanks Doug ! Ive never seen one when I lived there, but I've seen a lot of R34s and Supras that now probably being imported to US and Canada 😉

    • @user-so7do3cr7m
      @user-so7do3cr7m Před rokem +2

      Yeah, he was in the city Zhanaozen. I saw .

    • @ytsux9259
      @ytsux9259 Před rokem

      @@user-so7do3cr7m Doug was in Colorado. 🙄

    • @sahiman8542
      @sahiman8542 Před rokem

      @@ytsux9259 he means the mega cruiser

  • @MrSdotbowman
    @MrSdotbowman Před rokem +17

    Fun fact. The dual rear wiper set up is the same one they used on the 3rd generation Toyota Camry wagon. That also had a HUGE A REAR GLASS that needed 2 wipers.

    • @texasBMXer
      @texasBMXer Před rokem

      That’s amazing! I’m a huge 90s Toyota fan and own a third gen Camry Wagon. The Mega Cruiser is my dream Toyota so it’s very satisfying to know that my car shares something with it.

  • @Kandalf8989
    @Kandalf8989 Před rokem +1

    This is so crazy, seeing that vehicle in person in my home country Kazakhstan, and after that seeing it being reviewed by Doug de Muro, what a surpise....

  • @bendyhouse9473
    @bendyhouse9473 Před rokem

    I remember seeing this exact Mega Cruiser in a TFL tiktok about a month ago! It seems to be making its rounds to a lot of enthusiasts!

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 Před rokem +4

    Whoever owned this thing in Kazakhstan (especially with all the luxury mods) must have been quite a big shot!

  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 Před rokem +5

    Finally… somebody is reviewing this gigantic beast. A rare sight in North America. I’ve never seen one, other than a picture. Thanks for the review.

  • @jorgemrsantos
    @jorgemrsantos Před rokem

    This is my dream vehicle.
    Same feel I got from your review of the 2022 Land Cruiser Pro, thank you.

  • @mathewmclean9128
    @mathewmclean9128 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow! That is awesome! Never heard of a Toyota mega cruiser before but it is definitely one of my favorite SUVs. It really does look like a Hummer H1 and is massive like a Hummer H1 and it's made by a great automaker. That's why I love it.

  • @Fekillix
    @Fekillix Před rokem +81

    13:50 you need to look into auxilliary heaters Doug. Can be optioned from the factory on a lot of German cars. Not really an extra motor, simply a combustion chamber that burns fuel and uses it to either heat air or to heat the coolant and cabin through the regular vents.

    • @coski87
      @coski87 Před rokem +1

      This. Widely used in recreational boats, RVs and Trucks. Also called "Parking Heaters".

    • @HeyItsJonny
      @HeyItsJonny Před rokem

      @@coski87 we call them bunk heaters in the US trucking industry, but they are very similar to boat heaters.

    • @cooperwrks
      @cooperwrks Před rokem

      comes in the VW sharan, for instance

    • @andreasu.3546
      @andreasu.3546 Před rokem

      This particular one must be made by Eberspächer. I had that same timer panel shown at 11:37 in an early 1990s VW Golf Mk2. It's super nice to come to your car on a cold winter's day, everyone around is scratching ice from the windows of their cars, and your car has all the ice and snow already melted off. It's also great for the engine when coolant and oil are warm before you even start it.

  • @williamvice9625
    @williamvice9625 Před rokem +7

    Yes! This video is fantastic! I love quirky cars and you never fail to provide us fans with the best of them and the best iconic reviews of them. Keep it up Doug

  • @evanpimental
    @evanpimental Před rokem +4

    Cool vehicle! The aftermarket/custom features are top notch quality! I'm sure it's going to command a 6 digit figure.

  • @Zhanaomir
    @Zhanaomir Před rokem

    Hi from Kazakhstan! I was proud of this episode!

  • @TheFishBeast
    @TheFishBeast Před rokem +53

    What a treat it is to discover a car I’ve never seen or heard of before! Thank you as always, Doug.

  • @Macky4941
    @Macky4941 Před rokem +17

    It's actually not a small diesel engine that powers the heater, it's literally a small diesel heater. Looks kinda like a jet engine. They are extremely popular in overlanding and rv/vans.

    • @Bill_v1
      @Bill_v1 Před rokem

      I like Doug more than I dislike Doug, but his calling it a diesel engine is lunacy.

  • @joeg.4198
    @joeg.4198 Před rokem +1

    Only Doug can get millions of people excited at how many windshield wipers there are

  • @declansgamereview6523

    Just saw one today in a museum in South Africa. Its huuuuge, 4 to 5 people could easily sit across the seat. Its the biggest car I have ever seen

  • @marasco.official
    @marasco.official Před rokem +77

    I love when Doug is surprised there are buttons and switches made by Toyota in a Toyota car. 😉

    • @Constabruity
      @Constabruity Před rokem +3

      ayyy yo what the bot doin?

    • @baitish1
      @baitish1 Před rokem

      Probably did at least 300k miles and was rilled back. Also all that aftermarket crap good luck fixing it if it brakes.

  • @DerekFletcher1
    @DerekFletcher1 Před rokem +12

    This is why I'm here. What a great vehicle to review! I never knew this existed. The upgrades that this has privately had are really great by the way.

  • @Mantis_Toboggan
    @Mantis_Toboggan Před rokem

    You got my sub, awesome video doug!

  • @freshgrows1065
    @freshgrows1065 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wow a reliable hummer 😮

  • @likeaboss882
    @likeaboss882 Před rokem +47

    Doug, thank you for this. Having seen one in person at the LC Heritage museum, the size is staggering. Makes a 200 seem small. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and genuine interest.

    • @willmetz1490
      @willmetz1490 Před rokem

      I just got to go there and see it. It is significantly larger in person

  • @PeugeotL-vd2le
    @PeugeotL-vd2le Před rokem +3

    One of my favourite reviews I have ever watched! Please keep reviewing these quirky older cars!

  • @MuscleCarLover
    @MuscleCarLover Před rokem

    I'm glad the one fact I know about this thing (the engine being shared with the Coaster) was mentioned.
    I could be wrong, but it looks like the mirrors were also taken from the Coaster, or at least it's VERY similar to it. I spent a few years going to school every day in the front passenger seat of a Coaster, so I got really used to seeing that mirror and its arm

  • @cbbbbbbbbbbbb
    @cbbbbbbbbbbbb Před rokem

    I saw one (I think maybe even that one) in person at a port when I went to pick up a car I imported. Couldn't remember the name of it! Glad to see this review.

  • @nkazarian
    @nkazarian Před rokem +4

    There is 100% chance this was owned by an international arms dealer.

  • @andykillsu
    @andykillsu Před rokem +8

    Doug you should take that to a Toyota Dealership to get like an oil change, just want to see what they say about it :D

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 Před rokem +1

    This is a great compare and contrast because the one Hammond test drive-including off road-was a military version complete with armour and intercom!

  • @iw.m
    @iw.m Před rokem +1

    Doug is the only one who bring cars that I never heard of

  • @j.v7505
    @j.v7505 Před rokem +3

    When I got my drivers permit a year ago I spoke to my brother about getting one of these one day, rn I’m licensed and driving a 2004 4Runner sr5 v6, and I have a fascination for these sort old Japanese off-road type of vehicles.

  • @dth2brny121
    @dth2brny121 Před rokem +10

    And the engine is basically, in essence, a Hino engine. Shouldn't be too difficult finding parts and service for that 4.1L lump since it's been used in Hino commercial trucks here in America, I'm sure 😁👍

  • @vinnycent007
    @vinnycent007 Před rokem

    I remember seeing this in the Japanese Car Auction; a retired JSDF. I need this in my life.

  • @TheGreg6466
    @TheGreg6466 Před rokem

    11:32 I've seen that control in many older trucks, it's usually for a night heater, they can run with the engine off, burning diesel to make heat. Haven't seen one for many years.

  • @user-jx6mu4ut3c
    @user-jx6mu4ut3c Před rokem +9

    I remember when Doug mentioned this car one of the most car he want to review and here it is. Congratulations Doug amazing video

  • @sethmoyer
    @sethmoyer Před rokem +7

    I love this type of video, so I'm making sure to leave a comment in order to appease the algorithm so that Doug can keep doing these!

  • @CoogiMane1996
    @CoogiMane1996 Před 6 měsíci

    I just realized when he talked about 4 Wheel Steering. Imagine doing an alignment on this!

  • @GG63015
    @GG63015 Před rokem

    The heating systems is called “Vebasta” both engine and cabin heater. Very similar if not same that semi-trucks have, aka “night heater”.

  • @bobhill3941
    @bobhill3941 Před rokem +3

    This video would be a great compliment to Richard Hammond's review of one of these on Top Gear or vice versa. I love these classic, quirky vehicles Doug. Keep up the great work.

  • @peternielsenmusic6498
    @peternielsenmusic6498 Před rokem +6

    I've been obsessed with these ever since I found out they existed.

  • @bigmankz
    @bigmankz Před rokem +1

    I have seen this exact car in Almaty ten or so years ago. It was in the shop for those modifications.

  • @willmeier8559
    @willmeier8559 Před rokem

    Great review!! Following the auction. Is that a BMW E38 rear passenger door ash tray next to the Mercedes’ switch gear for the back seat passenger heated seats 👀. Funny to see both brands’ components put together for that custom panel.

  • @oscarziyo
    @oscarziyo Před rokem +4

    Doug is the type of guy to consider the Megacruiser esoteric.
    Happy for you to find this, keep up this type of content!

  • @jamesgunnyreed3792
    @jamesgunnyreed3792 Před rokem +14

    Awesome... A Hummer that is most likely reliable.

  • @basicyt6826
    @basicyt6826 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Doug isn’t a small guy either he looks like a regular sized American next to this thing

  • @lastsinner1738
    @lastsinner1738 Před rokem +5

    I really wish toyota would offer the 4cylinder and v8 diesel engines in the US on vehicles. Love your channel you do a good job on reviewing vehicles.

    • @HSstudio.Ytchnnl
      @HSstudio.Ytchnnl Před 2 měsíci

      I don't think they have a V8 diesel, I know that they have a V6 diesel in AUS as well as the famed 2.8L 4-cyl

    • @lastsinner1738
      @lastsinner1738 Před 2 měsíci

      @@HSstudio.Ytchnnl they have a 4.5 v8 biturbo diesel for the 200 series. I could be wrong but I am pretty sure they have v8 diesels.

  • @daroachdoggjr188
    @daroachdoggjr188 Před rokem +3

    HE FINALLY DID IT! I am so proud of you Doug!! ❤

  • @honestyisthegucci
    @honestyisthegucci Před rokem +3

    Never seen an aftermarket luxury interior so nicely and OEM looking

  • @nasirazam8044
    @nasirazam8044 Před rokem +1

    2022 S class "I've rear wheel steering."
    90s Mega Cruiser "hold my beer 🍺."

  • @WheelchairOperator
    @WheelchairOperator Před rokem +1

    Never heard of the Mega Cruiser until now, but one thing is for sure, I *really* want one.