Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

TRJ120Stock varies — page stays live

Equipped with the upgraded 2.7-liter 2TR-FE engine with variable valve timing (VVT-i), the TRJ120 offered improved thermal efficiency, smoother throttle response, and lower emissions than its RZJ120 predecessor.

Engine
2TR-FE 2.7L L4 VVT-i
Displacement
2,693 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TRJ120Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — representative 3rd Gen (120 Series) image

Chassis variants of the Land Cruiser Prado

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,870 mm
Weight
1,880 kg
Shipping volume
16.53 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
TRJ120WXXXXXXAug 2004Aug 2009VVT-i Engine Generation

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This TRJ120 was produced 2004–2009; 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 TRJ120

What are the benefits of the 2TR-FE engine in the TRJ120?
The implementation of VVT-i increases low-to-mid range torque, making the SUV feel peppier around town despite its heavy curb weight.