Making history for 70 years; the lighter duty Toyota Land Cruisers combined toughness with increased passenger comfort. Take a look at the Land Cruiser transition to luxury passenger vehicle.

Year of manufacturer: 2009+

Diesel engine: 3.0-litre V6-cylinder, DOHC and 2.8-litre V6-cylinder, DOHC

Wheelbase: 2790mm

Suspension: independent double-wishbone and coil spring (front) 4-link coil spring and lateral rod (rear)

Transmission:, 6-speed automatic (added later)

Drivetrain: Torsen LSD transfer unit

After sharing the same chassis since May 1996, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and the Toyota Hilux Surf line merged to create the fourth-generation Prado. Principal mechanical components were unchanged, but new features included the crawl control system for facilitating off-road driving at very low speeds, and the multi-terrain select system that could optimize the drive settings for any off-road conditions.

The second-row seats move back and forth to adjust the legroom, and the left side seat automatically slid forward when the seatback was tilted forward, providing walk-in access to the third-row seats. The third-row seats could be automatically stowed or restored by a flick of a switch, and the floor in front of them was lowered by 50mm to enhance ride comfort and utility.