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Used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado for Export from Japan
The Prado is the Land Cruiser's mid-size sibling and the single most requested SUV from African importers. The 120-series (2002–2009) delivers proven body-on-frame 4WD at accessible prices; the 150-series (2009–2023) adds modern safety and the 1GD diesel. From Nairobi to Lubumbashi to Dubai, a clean Prado sells itself — resale strength in destination markets is unmatched in this size class.
Typical FOB range: $9,000–$45,000
Key facts
- Body-on-frame 4WD; 2.7L petrol (2TR-FE), 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), or 2.8/3.0L diesel (1GD/1KD)
- Best for: family 4WD, NGO fleet, executive transport, resale-driven importers
- TX and TX-L trims are the export volume grades; TZ-G is the premium play
What to check at auction
Frame rust and off-road damage first — inspect the undercarriage photos closely. On 150-series diesels check DPF condition and injector history; on 120-series check timing belt service (5VZ/1KZ). Odometer rollback exists in this class: insist on auction-sheet mileage verification.
Top destinations for this model
Sample CIF (RoRo, FOB 18,000)
Kenya
Mombasa
$19,320
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
$19,320
≈ CIF (RoRo)
DR Congo
Lubumbashi (via Dar es Salaam)
$20,470
≈ CIF (RoRo)
United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali (Dubai)
$19,270
≈ CIF (RoRo)
Pakistan
Karachi
$19,270
≈ CIF (RoRo)
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