| Grade | 5door_5VZ-FE_TZ | 5door_1KZ-TE_TZ | 3door_5VZ-FE_RZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | E-VZJ95W-GKPGK | KD-KZJ95W-GKMGK | E-VZJ90W-GJMGK |
| Curb mass(kg) | 1890 | 1960 | 1740 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 4675 | 4675 | 4240 |
| Width(mm) | 1820 | 1820 | 1820 | |
| Height(mm) | 1880 | 1880 | 1880 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2675 | 2675 | 2370 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 5VZ-FE | 1KZ-TE | 5VZ-FE |
| Engine type | Water-cooled, V6-cylinder, DOHC | Water-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder, OHC, turbo-charged | Water-cooled, V6-cylinder, DOHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 3378 | 2982 | 3378 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/185/4800 | -/140/3600 | -/185/4800 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are VZJ95W(3400), VZJ90W(3400), KZJ95W(3000), KZJ90W(3000). |
| Plant | Honsha plant, Tahara plant |
|---|
The meaning of "Land Cruiser" is the same as in English. "Prado" is Portuguese for "meadow" or "field."
The engine lineup consisted of a newly included 3.4-liter 185 PS V6 DOHC gasoline engine (5VZ-FE) and a 3-liter 4-cylinder SOHC turbo diesel unit (1KZ-TE) that had powered the previous model, although the latter increased its output to 140 PS with the addition of an intercooler. The drivetrain configuration was switched from part-time 4WD to full-time 4WD. The same suspension was used for both the Prado and the Hilux Surf, consisting of an independent double wishbone and coil spring system for the front and a 4-link coil spring system with a lateral rod for the rear. A 2.7-liter 150 PS 4-cylinder DOHC gasoline engine (3RZ-FE) was added to the lineup in April 1997, and the turbo diesel unit was replaced with a 3-liter common rail diesel unit (1KD-FTV) producing 170 PS in July 2000.