Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1996-2002 used car review

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is excellent off-road and has seats for eight. It is truck-like to drive on the road.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.1 out of 5

The good

Seats for eight are rare in an SUV
Excellent off-road ability
Built sturdy and can take a beating

The not-so-good

Large and ungainly around town
Rear legroom tight for all passengers
Third row seats bulky and heavy to fold away

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Japanese models

New Zealand-new models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

1998 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TZ

Price

$11,000 to $24,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.4-litre six-cylinder petrol 136kW/294Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, four-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating (NZ model)

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

15.5-litres per 100km

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4690mm

Width

1820mm

Height

1880mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2500kg (braked)

Turning circle

5.7m (radius)

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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