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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997
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.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Reviews
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 1997 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| 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 | |
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 | |
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.
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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 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.
| 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 | |
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 | — | |
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 | |