[6] A prototype of the Toyota Mega Cruiser was first presented to the public at the 30th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1993.

[1][9] The reason being slow sales due to strict vehicle taxes and Japan having a lot of narrow streets.

[10] The Mega Cruiser was designed as a 4-door full-size SUV and features a 4.1 L turbo diesel inline-4 engine.

[12] The SUV featured front, center, and rear differential locks, as well as four wheel steering.

[16] A modified BXD10 mounting the Type 93 Surface-to-air missile, produced by Toshiba Heavy Industries.