Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2002-2009 used car review

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a large SUV with seating for eight and impressive off-road capabilities.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.3 out of 5

The good

Seating for eight and huge luggage capacity possible with fewer passengers
Excellent off-road ability
Tight turning circle makes it manageable for its size

The not-so-good

Hard use can cause cracks in the wheel arches and rear door
Petrol version is heavy on fuel

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Japanese models:

New Zealand-new models:

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX

Price

$20,000 to $32,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

4-litre six-cylinder petrol 179kW/343Nm (claimed)

Transmisison

Five-speed automatic, four-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

13.1-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

4810mm

Width

1875mm

Height

1865mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2500kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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