Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Toyota introduced a new generation of the renowned Land Cruiser in 2002 and replaced the older J90 in both versions, with three and five doors.
With the J90, Toyota lost some ground to its fans since the car was not exactly a hit on the market due to its poor off-road performances compared to other 4x4s. So then, the carmaker burned the midnight oil and managed to create the Land Cruiser/Prado 120, which matched the carmaker's reputation.
In its three-door version, the SUV sported a shorter wheelbase than its five-door sibling but shared some important parts. For instance, they had the same front fascia with swept-up headlights. The plastic wrapped-around front bumper was mandatory to comply with safety regulations regarding pedestrian protection. From its sides, the 3-door Land Cruiser/Prado provided the same-size doors as on the five-door version, which made problematic the ingress and egress to the rear seats. In addition, the rear side window featured a pop-out mechanism so the cabin could get some fresh air.
Inside, the carmaker's design team took its inspiration from sedans and hatchbacks, creating a tall center stack that hosted the controls for the HVAC and the sound system. They placed the gear stick and the transfer-box selector between the front seats. Apart from the difficult access, the 3-door Land Cruiser/Prado 120 provided enough room for two adult occupants in the back. The trunk, on the other hand, was tiny.
Toyota offered the Land Cruiser/Prado with either a 4.0-liter V6 gasoline or a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine. Both were mated with a five-speed manual as standard, while a four-speed automatic was on the options list. Moreover, all versions featured a two-speed transfer box with a locking center differential.
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: | 302 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 RPM 409 Nm @ 1800-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23 gallons (87.1 L) |
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: | 171.9 in (4366 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: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3946 lbs (1790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 301 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L D4-D 5MT AWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2982 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 3600 RPM 163 HP @ 3600 RPM 161 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 253 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM 343 Nm @ 1600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23 gallons (87.1 L) |
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: | 171.9 in (4366 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: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 306 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: | 302 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 409 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23 gallons (87.1 L) |
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: | 171.9 in (4366 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: | 96.7 in (2456 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 9.8 in (249 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.2 cuFT (402 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5732 lbs (2600 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 |