Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 (1996-2002)

The later 3.0L 1KD-FTV diesel produces 170 PS and 352 Nm. The 4-speed automatic version takes approximately 12.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, with a top speed around 170 km/h. Braking hardware varies by grade and year, with ABS and EBD available on later/equipped versions.

For a healthy later 3.0L diesel, expect approximately 7–9 km/L in city driving, 11–13 km/L on highways and 9–11 km/L combined. Poor injectors, turbo problems, oversized tyres, heavy traffic and neglected maintenance can reduce this significantly.

The J90 was offered in grades including TZ, TX and RZ, with three-door and five-door configurations and petrol and diesel engines. The five-door diesel is the more practical Bangladesh family choice, while TZ generally offers more equipment. Toyota's 2000–2002 TZ diesel was an eight-seat 1KD-FTV model.

Yes. Its 230mm ground clearance, full-time 4WD, body-on-frame construction and robust suspension make it well suited to broken roads, rural routes and difficult terrain. It is particularly useful outside major cities where road surfaces can deteriorate quickly.

It can handle Dhaka traffic, but it feels considerably larger and less refined than modern SUVs. The high driving position and compact-for-a-large-SUV dimensions help, while the old automatic gearbox and diesel engine feel slower in stop-and-go traffic.

Routine maintenance may be around Tk 30,000–60,000 annually, but this is an old SUV, so major repairs can dramatically increase ownership costs. Suspension, steering, cooling, turbo, injectors, transmission and 4WD components should all be budgeted for.

Check the chassis and accident history, engine compression, turbocharger, injectors, cooling system, automatic transmission, transfer case, differentials, propeller shafts, suspension, steering, brakes, AC and electrical systems. Also verify registration, tax token and chassis number.

The biggest drawbacks are its age, outdated safety equipment, slower performance, higher repair risk and dated interior technology. A poorly maintained J90 can become expensive even though the basic vehicle remains mechanically durable.

It can make sense for buyers who want an affordable entry into the Land Cruiser Prado family and genuinely value 4WD capability. However, condition should matter far more than model year. A properly maintained J90 with healthy drivetrain components is preferable to a cosmetically attractive vehicle with neglected mechanical systems.