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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997

The 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado range of configurations is currently priced from $5,940. Our most recent review of the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.

This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: Practical, Off-road ready , Refined for off-roader

The 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Price and Specs

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 is currently available from $5,940 for the Landcruiser Prado GXL (4X4) up to $11,440 for the Landcruiser Prado RV (4X4).

Pricing guides

$8,690
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$5,940
Highest Price
$11,440
Toyota Landcruiser Prado Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
Grande VX (4X4) SUV 3.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 $6,820 $9,570
GXL (4X4) SUV 3.4L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 $7,370 $10,450
GXL (4X4) SUV 3.4L ULP 5 SP MAN 4X4 $5,940 $8,360
RV (4X4) SUV 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO 4X4 $8,140 $11,440
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Towing capacity

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has maximum towing capacity of 2500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
RV (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 2500kg
RV (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 2500kg
RV6 (4X4) SUV 3.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 2500kg
RV6 (4X4) SUV 3.4L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 2500kg
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1820mm x 1880mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Dimensions  include 1880mm height, 1820mm width, 4730mm length.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
RV (4X4) SUV 1865x1730x4730 mm 230 mm
RV6 (4X4) SUV 1865x1730x4730 mm 230 mm
GXL (4X4) SUV 1880x1820x4730 mm 245 mm
Grande VX (4X4) SUV 1880x1820x4730 mm 245 mm
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • My 1997 Toyota Prado GX will crank but not start

    Before you buy more parts that may or may not fix the problem, have the vehicle electronically scanned. This is by far the most cost-effective way of finding out what’s wrong and then being able to tackle the actual problem. You could spend weeks and months, not to mention hundreds and thousands of dollars, replacing random parts that have no relationship to what’s causing the engine to refuse to start.

    There are literally thousands of reasons for the symptoms you’ve noted, so try to finding the root cause before committing to more replacement bits and pieces.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vary from 16x7 inches to 16x6 inches.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
RV (4X4) SUV 215x80 R16 16x6 inches 215x80 R16 16x6 inches
RV6 (4X4) SUV 215x80 R16 16x6 inches 215x80 R16 16x6 inches
GXL (4X4) SUV 265x70 R16 16x7 inches 265x70 R16 16x7 inches
Grande VX (4X4) SUV 265x70 R16 16x7 inches 265x70 R16 16x7 inches
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is available with the following fuel type: ULP.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
GXL (4X4) SUV 3.4L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 14.5L/100km
GXL (4X4) SUV 3.4L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 15L/100km
Grande VX (4X4) SUV 3.4L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 4X4 15L/100km
RV (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4
* Combined fuel consumption See All Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Pricing and Specs