I know we all know that the GX and the Prado are pretty much the same SUV...just thought I would share this link. Anyone know what the HP output is for this TD?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...QQcmdZViewItem

Man im bored.

Edit: Whats up with that third leg mirror sticking out of the front?

Tom

 

That's the 1KD-FTV 3 liter, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. IIRC, output is in the ballpark of 180-200hp, max torque (about 2/3 of the torqure of the LX's V8) is reached at only 1200 rpm's, fuel economy is ~24mpg. Performance (i.e., acceleration) will be more along the lines of the 4 liter V6 in the 4runner (less hp, but about same torque, I think).

 

The third leg mirror appears to be designed for restricted sight intersections. I'm thinking it would be useful for pulling out of a narrow alley onto the street. My guess anyway.

Lou

 

The third leg mirror is a safety requirement in japan, it helps with the passenger side's blind spot.

 

huh, I see. Well, its ugly.

 

On second guess, I think it is a fancy blind spot mirror for right hand drive - that's why it looks so strange.

Lou

 

Boy, that 3rd mirror thing sure ruins the looks of the vehicle. I hope the USA doesn't get any crazy ideas and decide to make that mirror thing mandatory.

 

Gee, seems replies are flying in quicker then I can adjust fire on my mirror comment. I was writing my post while G Man ended the mystery. Anyway, how about the little white box at the front licence mount, what is it?

 

a camera maybe? sort of looks like one.

 

I do recall seeing those fugly little mirrors in a lot of pictures of Japanese-spec vehicles.

But come on, you know you all secretly want to put a couple on your cars.