1997 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G

VIN KZN1859009643

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What’s special about this listing

1997 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-V – Turbo Diesel JDM Import

📍Sumter, SC
💰 $12,500 OBO
263,500 km (~163,700 miles)
Automatic
Selectable 2WD/4WD

Imported from Okinawa, Japan, this clean Hilux Surf SSR-V (KZN185) is powered by Toyota’s legendary 1KZ-TE 3.0L Turbo Diesel. It’s the Japanese-market version of the 3rd-gen 4Runner — same rugged platform, but with the efficient diesel powertrain and right-hand drive layout that was never sold in the U.S.

🛠️ Specs & Features

* 3.0L 1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel
* Automatic Transmission
* Selectable 2WD / 4WD
* Blue exterior / gray cloth interior
* Power windows, locks, and mirrors
* Upgraded sound system with subwoofer**
* Headrest video screens for rear passengers
* Cold A/C and strong heat
* Clean frame and undercarriage
* All-terrain tires, runs and drives excellent
* Clear export documentation and clean title in hand

💬 Condition

* 263,500 km (~163,700 miles)
* Interior in great shape for 28 years — seats, carpet, headliner and dash clean
* Paint shows minor clearcoat peeling, typical for late-’90s Toyotas
* Frame is solid
* Drive it home today

🔑 Why You’ll Love It

✅ Legendary 1KZ-TE turbo diesel – durable, torquey, and reliable
✅ Rare JDM import – a head-turner everywhere you go

Asking $12,500 OBO – located in Sumter, SC.
Clean title in hand. No trades.

Specs

Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.

Year
1997
Make
Toyota
Model Family
Hilux Surf
Model Generation
3rd Gen - N180
Model Variant
SSR-G
Model Trim
-
VIN
KZN1859009643
Mileage
163,731 mi
Originality
Modified
Engine
3.0L Turbo Diesel I4 (1KZ-TE)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
SUV
Driver Side
RHD
Doors
4 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Blue
Color Group (Int)
Gray

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