1996 Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ78 78 Series Prado
BODY- KZJ78
FUEL TYPE- Diesel
ENGINE- 1KZ-TE Engine
YEAR- 1996
STEERING- Right Hand Drive (RHD)
TRANSMISSION- 4 Speed Automatic
This 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser KZJ78 78 Series Prado is a right-hand-drive example that was built in February 1996 and imported to the United States from Japan in December 2021. Finished in Lunar rock over grey suede and cloth, the truck is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-four paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Features include aftermarket 15” retro wheels, all new exterior front and rear lights, aftermarket shocks and springs, air conditioning, and a Sony touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and Appleplay. Recent work carried out by seller consists of a new exhaust system, oil change along with a fuel filter, and air filter. This 70-Series Prado shows 173k kilometers (~104k miles) and is now offered with Oregon title.
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70 Series Land Cruisers were not imported into the US but saw use in Japan, Africa, Australia and Central/South America. Driving a RHD is easily undertaken on US roadways and requires very little time to adjust. Parts are readily available and many Toyota and Land Cruiser shops will eagerly work on these vehicles.
Originally finished in a two-tone scheme, the body was repainted its current shade of Lunar rock, a modern Toyota TRD Pro color, during restoration in Japan. An eclectic mirror is standard to the passenger-side fender, featuring window rain guards and additional features include headlamp washers, adjustable side mirrors, chrome bumpers, running boards, and a hitch receiver.
Aftermarket 15″ alloy wheels wear rear chrome caps, mounted with 33” x 10.5” Toyo MT tires, and a spare is affixed to the rear ambulance-style doors. The truck features electric locking front hubs and has been fitted with a lift kit with aftermarket shocks and springs. The driver and passenger seat sit on an aftermarket shock absorbing seat suspension mount to cushion even more bumps from the trail.
The cargo area features third row seating, tie downs and rear windows that kick out for additional ventilation.
The 3.0-liter 1KZ-TE turbodiesel inline-four transfers power to the rear or all four wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission via a dual range transfer case.
This 78 series was imported from Yokohama Japan into Tacoma, WA and now titled in Oregon after passing air quality control. All importation documents are available along with a local inspection from a JDM experienced Toyota shop. Other specifications are as follows:
1KZ-TE Engine, 3k CC, 3 Liter
Solid axle front/rear with coil over springs.
4 Hi, Low, 2 Hi
Sport Mode, Eco Mode
Electric Hub Lockers
Lumbar support
2nd row seating multi direction adjustments
Turbo Diesel 4 Cylinder
New Toyo MT tires 33" 10.5" wide 15" rim
2" lift
25 MPG
Original vintage cloth and suede interior
Functional sun and moon roof
All functioning mechanical and electrical, AC blows cold.
Timing belt at 100k KM
