It continues to be offered in vehicles sold in countries with lax emissions regulations, and those sold by Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings for organisations such as the United Nations.

The 1HZ generates more power and torque than the previous 2H diesel engine.

Despite being 30 years old, the 1HZ still sees use in Land Cruiser J70 production worldwide with the exception of petrol-only markets, Euro 4, and Australian markets, where the 1GR-FE and 1VD-FTV Turbo-Diesel is supplied respectively.

The 1HZ Toyota Landcruiser 4.2 litre (4164 cc) diesel inline 6-cylinder 12-valve SOHC (single overhead camshaft) is an indirect injection design, and delivers maximum power of 96 kW (129 hp) at 3800 rpm and maximum torque of 285 N⋅m (210 lbf⋅ft) at 2200 rpm.

It shares many of the same parts namely the engine block and crankshaft.