Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
In 2002, Toyota introduced a new generation for its well-known Land Cruiser/Prado J120 offroad-er, replacing the six-year-old Land Cruiser J90.
The Japanese carmaker had to recover the ground it lost with the J90 model, which didn't prove to be very successful, and that's why it was replaced sooner than other Land Cruiser models. The new model, code-named 120, offered a 109.8" (2790 mm) wheelbase for the five-door version, which was more suitable for most situations than the short-wheelbase, three-door version.
Toyota designers threw away their old design books and installed swept-back upwards headlights. Its big, wrapped-around front bumper was not metallic anymore but made from plastic. Its flared wheel-arches were a statement for off-road capabilities. As an option, the carmaker offered side-steps, which helped the ingress and egress from the car but decreased the ground clearance from the sides.
Inside, the five-door Land Cruiser offered room for up to seven people, with two jump-seats in the trunk. The designers made a car-inspired dashboard with curved lines and a center stack adorned by two aluminum-colored plastic trims on the sides. On top of it, the Land Cruiser featured a distinct LCD for the on-board computer. Depending on the trim-level, the carmaker installed wood-trims on the door panels and dashboard.
Under the hood, Toyota installed two engine choices: a 4.0-liter gasoline V-6 and a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-four. The latter was available with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual, while the former was exclusively paired to an automatic transmission. All models featured an all-wheel-drive system with a transfer case, center-differential lock and low-range gear.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L V6 4AT AWD (249 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 183 KW @ 5200 RPM 249 HP @ 5200 RPM 245 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 380 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.9 cuFT (620 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4123 lbs (1870 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 305 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2982 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 3400 RPM 163 HP @ 3400 RPM 161 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 253 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 343 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.9 cuFT (620 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 240 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L D4-D 6MT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2982 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 3400 RPM 173 HP @ 3400 RPM 170 BHP @ 3400 RPM |
Torque: | 303 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 411 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.4/60.4 in (1,534/1,534 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 21.9 cuFT (620 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4276.9 lbs (1940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.56 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 243 g/km |