New Prado without 7 seats

[pepper_0077]

Hi all!

We are new here. We live in Sydney, Australia and have just bought a Toyota Prado which we love. It is a five seater and we were told by the dealer that it originally was a 7 seater but the third row seats had been removed. We had full intentions of buying the seats again and putting them in but today we were told that the compliance plate states a 5 seater and if we were to get the third row seats we would need to then get the car inspected by an engineer and a blue slip. This seems crazy because there is obvious spots in the boot of where the seats had been or could be. Does anyone know whats involved in putting the third row seats in??????

Any help or advice much appreciated,

Christy

[ADSPRADO]

Hi all!

We are new here. We live in Sydney, Australia and have just bought a Toyota Prado which we love. It is a five seater and we were told by the dealer that it originally was a 7 seater but the third row seats had been removed. We had full intentions of buying the seats again and putting them in but today we were told that the compliance plate states a 5 seater and if we were to get the third row seats we would need to then get the car inspected by an engineer and a blue slip. This seems crazy because there is obvious spots in the boot of where the seats had been or could be. Does anyone know whats involved in putting the third row seats in??????

Any help or advice much appreciated,

Christy

Hi Christy

Congradulations on the purchase of your new car.

I could probably assist you a little more if you could provide some specifics on your vehicle.

We have an 2008 Prado and its an 8 seater, not 7. I also know to purchase the two split rear seats would require some people apply for a personal loan! They are expensive.

In regards to your compliance plate, check both the sticker on the inside on the drivers or passengers (forgot which side) and under the bonnet. Unless it is an import I have never heard of a 5 seater Landcruiser Prado.

Good luck.

[Hiro]

unless it is an import I have never heard of a 5 seater Landcruiser Prado.

The original Prados sold here in 4-cylinder RV form (RZJ95) had 5-seat option. Don't know about any of the newer ones though.

Easiest way would be to check the build plate, they have to mention there the seating capacity of the vehicle.

[george78-1]

Hello All,

Sorry on replying to late post, but I have been scouring the internet to try and find a similar answer. I am purchasing a 5 seater 2008 GX Prado which states 5 seater on compliance plate in engine bay and wanted to know what is required or a contact of someone who may be able to help answer how it can be upgrade to be an 8 or the 7 seater version (which ever it is)?