FWIW, the Prado is badged LandCruiser down under.
Does the Lexus GX 470...
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I'm pretty sure the GX shares the same engine as the current full size Landcruiser/Lexus. That's what the salesman said...tucker74 said:
When I was travelling in Central America (prior to the GX470 release)....I saw Prados everywhere....I was so jealous.
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Good for mild off-road use out of the box, probably needs some work for any heavy abuse. Damn stiff rear suspension!
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The 90 series Prado shares platform with the 96-02 4runner, the 120 is shared with the 03+. The 7X series prado aka LCII, is 70 series specific (Light duty 70)
The 90 series Prado shares platform with the 96-02 4runner, the 120 is shared with the 03+. The 7X series prado aka LCII, is 70 series specific (Light duty 70)
Exactly, a light duty 70... BUT they do share the 4runner engines (gas 22R and diesel 2L-T) and 8in axles front (solid) and rear (like Hilux-4runner axles) other than that it has a lot more in common with a LC than with a mini truck. (not sure if they come from Araco, anyone know?) (maybe the bodies are from Araco)
Sorry....a GX/4R and FJC are not Land Cruisers. That's what the 100 and 200 are. Because in a few countries they label the Series a "Land Cruiser" (for marketing purposes in that country) doesn't make it one.
Just because they are not the biggest LC does not mean they are not a Landcruiser. The 200, the 100, and my favorite, the 80-series LCs, are all Landcruisers. The 120 is no less a Landcruiser, though it may be a bit more civilized. A bit of effort and it can go anywhere a modded 100 can go. They each meet slightly different requirements. In some foreign markets, a 200 is simply American overkill, where a moderate design can be more useful. The FJC is closer to the original FJ than any 100-series ever will be.
It's your right to keep telling yourself this. A-OK with me.
Any vehicle that contains "J" after the engine code in its denomination is a Land Cruiser according to TOYOTA's nomenclature.
Here, let me help you out. Here's a better link that massages "your stance":
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Use it next time.
Interesting...they point out that it is a "light-duty" model in the lineup. 
"Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a model designation used in Japan, Australia, South Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America as well as other parts of the world for light-duty, mid-sized four-wheel drive cars in the Toyota Land Cruiser line. They are produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. The car is marketed in many other parts of the developing world, such as the Caribbean and large parts of Africa."
Maybe this link isn't so good after all?
"Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a model designation used in Japan, Australia, South Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America as well as other parts of the world for light-duty, mid-sized four-wheel drive cars in the Toyota Land Cruiser line. They are produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. The car is marketed in many other parts of the developing world, such as the Caribbean and large parts of Africa."
Maybe this link isn't so good after all?
Love that! That's a killer pic! Hilarious!
That new commercial for TUMS with the grizzly bears is awesome too!
That new commercial for TUMS with the grizzly bears is awesome too!
