A Land Cruiser Was Built in Japan That Even Toyota Doesn’t Know About

The Toyota Probox has long been one of Japan’s most popular work vehicles. The simple wagon is valued for its durability, practicality, and low price, making it a staple for small businesses and delivery services across the country.

But what if this modest wagon could be turned into something resembling a Toyota Land Cruiser?

That question inspired the Japanese tuning company Hakobanya, which transformed the Probox into a vehicle styled after the legendary Land Cruiser 70 Series.

The project is called 70 BOX.

To achieve the look, the wagon received a completely redesigned front end that matches the latest facelift of the 70 Series. The modifications include round LED headlights, a honeycomb-pattern grille, and a new bumper finished in unpainted plastic.

The tuners also installed custom front fenders and a raised hood, changes that give the normally modest wagon a far more rugged and aggressive appearance.

From the side, the Probox now features plastic wheel-arch cladding and decorative vents. At the rear, the car gets rectangular taillights mounted on a custom-built bumper.

Inside, buyers can customize the cabin to their taste. Options include leather-style seat upholstery and wood-look trim inserts, which add a touch of luxury to the otherwise utilitarian interior.

Mechanically, however, the Probox remains unchanged. The converted wagon keeps its standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 107 horsepower, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Buyers can choose either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

In Japan, the cost of converting a Toyota Probox into the Land Cruiser-inspired 70 BOX starts at around $10,000.