RJ73( 2doors, 22RE EFI) which are popular in off-roading with decent power to weight ratio and available in Europe, South America ,Africa ,Australia,... The underpowered RJ77 (4 doors with the 22R carbureted Engine)were only available in some Middle eastern countries. In Japan, it came with electronic fuel injection and a four speed automatic transmission. The 2.4 L turbocharged diesel engine with and high torque unit was installed. The lineup included 2-door and 4-door versions available in SX, LX or EX (4-door only) grades of trim. The front suspension was changed to a "shock absorber through spring" design to improve handling. With the touch of a button you could switch between absorber stages. The 22R petrol engine was upgraded to the 22R-E (electronic fuel injection) engine, the diesel engines were replaced by the 3L engine, and the 2L-T turbocharged diesel engine was replaced by the electronically injected 2L-TE turbocharged diesel engine. In 1993, the 2L-TE turbocharged diesel engine was replaced by the 1KZ-TE turbocharged diesel engine with aluminium cylinder head. The 1KZ-TE was able to reduce and soot. The dashboard was replaced with a new design with minor changes to suspension, brakes and trim details. Second generation (J90: 1996) In May 1996, the J70 series underwent a makeover and emerged as the J90-series Prado, an independent series. The body was lengthened. The design remained medium duty, like the J70. The front suspension was replaced with an independent design, shared with the Tacoma and Hilux Surf, made by Hino. The J90 was made by the Tahara Plant, available as a three-door short wheelbase and five-door long wheelbase version. In Japan, the 3-door series started with an R in the series ranging from RZ, RX, RS to RJ while the 5-door line-up started with T in the series ranging from TZ, TX, TS, to TJ. All models came with front double wishbone and 4 linked suspension as well as full-time 4WD. ABS and a Field Monitor showing an altimeter, a thermometer and pressure were standard in all the models. The field monitor was not available as standard equipment in South Africa. Television display and audio set was optional. Petrol engines included the 3RZ-FE and, new in Prado models, the V6 5VZ-FE. Diesel engines included the 3L engine, the 5L engine and the 1KZ-TE. There was also a luxury version of the J90, called the Challenger. Features of the Challenger are standard leather seats