TOYOTA Prado / Meru 1996-2001 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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The 1996 Land Cruiser Prado was one of the best in-between 4WD cars on the market. It offered comfort and endurance, plus high off-road capabilities.

In the past, there were not too many choices. It was either a rugged 4x4 with its bone-shaking chassis or a comfortable car on the road. There was no in-between. But Toyota flexed its muscles with the Land Cruiser Prado, a car with independent front suspension and a low-range transmission.

The bulky design of the vehicle was dominated by flat and big surfaces with barely any curves on it. A tall, wide, and flat front fascia with a small grille over a big plastic bumper was all that other people would see in the rear-view mirror inside their cars. From the side, the flared arches and plastic strips tried hard to make that truck look like a car. In the back, the Land Cruiser Prado featured a spare-wheel mounted on its tailgate.

Inside, the Prado was available with up to 8 seats in the 5-door version. There was a lot of room for any size of passengers. On the center stack, the Prado was fitted with air-conditioning and a stereo. On the center console, the gear-stick and the transmission lever were accompanied by the hand-brake. The switch for locking the rear differential was located next to the steering column.

For the drivetrain, the Land Cruiser Prado was available with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines. In some markets, it was offered with either a 2.7-liter four-pot or 3.0-liter V6 gasoline. On others, it was offered only with a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel with four cylinders. Standard transmission, apart from the VX trim level, was a 5-speed manual, while a 4-speed auto was available, or standard on the VX.

TOYOTA Prado / Meru 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

3 gasoline engines

2.7L 4AT AWD (150 HP)
2.7L 5MT AWD (150 HP)
3.0d 5MT AWD (125 HP)

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TOYOTA Prado / Meru
2.7L 4AT AWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 4AT AWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:	L4
Displacement:	2694 cm3
Power:	112 KW @ 4800 RPM 152 HP @ 4800 RPM 150 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:	173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 235 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:	Multipoint Injection
Fuel:	Gasoline
Fuel capacity:	16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:	103 mph (166 km/h)

TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:	All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:	4-Speed automatic

BRAKES SPECS
Front:	Ventilated Discs
Rear:	Drums

TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:	255/70 R16

DIMENSIONS
Length:	169 in (4293 mm)
Width:	68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:	72.2 in (1834 mm)
Front/rear Track:	59.3/59.5 in (1,506/1,511 mm)
Wheelbase:	93.3 in (2370 mm)
Ground Clearance:	9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume:	26.1 cuFT (739 L)

WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:	3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:	5908 lbs (2680 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:	13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:	23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

TOYOTA Prado / Meru
2.7L 5MT AWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5MT AWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:	L4
Displacement:	2694 cm3
Power:	112 KW @ 4800 RPM 152 HP @ 4800 RPM 150 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:	173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 235 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:	Multipoint Injection
Fuel:	Gasoline
Fuel capacity:	16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:	103 mph (166 km/h)

TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:	All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:	5-Speed manual

BRAKES SPECS
Front:	Ventilated Discs
Rear:	Drums

TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:	255/70 R16

DIMENSIONS
Length:	169 in (4293 mm)
Width:	68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:	72.2 in (1834 mm)
Front/rear Track:	59.3/59.5 in (1,506/1,511 mm)
Wheelbase:	93.3 in (2370 mm)
Ground Clearance:	9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume:	26.1 cuFT (739 L)

WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:	3586 lbs (1627 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:	5522 lbs (2505 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:	13.1 mpg US (18 L/100Km)
Highway:	23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)

TOYOTA Prado / Meru
3.0d 5MT AWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0d 5MT AWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:	L4
Displacement:	2982 cm3
Power:	91.9 KW @ 4800 RPM 125 HP @ 4800 RPM 123 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque:	173 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 235 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:	Multipoint Injection
Fuel:	Gasoline

PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:	103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):	14.9 s

TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:	All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:	5-Speed manual

BRAKES SPECS
Front:	Ventilated Discs
Rear:	Drums

TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:	255/70 R16

DIMENSIONS
Length:	169 in (4293 mm)
Width:	68.1 in (1730 mm)
Height:	72.2 in (1834 mm)
Front/rear Track:	59.3/59.5 in (1,506/1,511 mm)
Wheelbase:	93.3 in (2370 mm)
Ground Clearance:	9.1 in (231 mm)
Cargo Volume:	26.1 cuFT (739 L)

WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:	4001 lbs (1815 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:	6173 lbs (2800 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:	18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:	24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:	21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)

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