Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
KZJ95Stock varies — page stays liveThe KZJ95 is a long-wheelbase five-door version of the second-generation Prado. Powered by the highly regarded 3.0-liter 1KZ-TE turbo-diesel engine, it offers excellent low-end torque suited for towing and off-roading.
Engine
1KZ-TE 3.0L Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,982 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — representative 2nd Gen (90 Series) imageChassis variants of the Land Cruiser Prado
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
KZJ951KZ-TE 3.0L Turbo Diesel2,982 cc4WD4AT / 5MT
RZJ953RZ-FE 2.7L L42,693 cc4WD4AT / 5MTRZJ1203RZ-FE 2.7L L42,693 cc4WD4ATTRJ1202TR-FE 2.7L L4 VVT-i2,693 cc4WD4ATTRJ1502TR-FE 2.7L L4 Dual VVT-i2,693 cc4WD4AT / 6ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,880 mm
Weight
1,910 kg
Shipping volume
16.05 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
KZJ95W-GXXXXXXMay 1996 – Jun 1999Pre-facelift TX/TZ
KZJ95W-AXXXXXXJun 1999 – Jul 2000Facelift Update
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This KZJ95 was produced 1996–2000; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the KZJ95
What are the common issues with the 1KZ-TE engine on the KZJ95?
The 1KZ-TE engine is highly robust but prone to cracking the cylinder head if the cooling system is neglected and the engine overheats.
Does the KZJ95 feature a full-time or part-time 4WD system?
The 90 Series Prado (including KZJ95) utilizes a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a lockable center differential and low-range transfer case.