Toyota CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D COMM
Built: 1997-1998 · Series: CHALLENGER
More machines from model year 1997
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Toyota Challenger – the European and export name for the off-road 4Runner/Hilux Surf, three- and five-door, with turbodiesel, automatic and COMM commercial version, 3.0- and 3.4-litre engines
The Challenger is the name used in Europe and other export markets for the off-road Toyota 4Runner, sold in Japan as the Hilux Surf and built on the Hilux pickup chassis. The abbreviations in the type designations are registration standard: 3D and 5D give the number of doors, TD stands for turbodiesel, AUT for automatic transmission and COMM for the version registered as a commercial vehicle without a rear seat, used by trade and delivery businesses reclaiming VAT.
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The register lists here 11 versions with four- to six-cylinders of 2,982 to 3,378 cm³, unladen weights from 1,736 to 2,090 kg, gross weights from 2,510 to 2,680 kg and widths from 1,800 to 1,820 mm.
The Challenger positioned itself between the more compact RAV4 and the heavy Land Cruiser models and competed with the Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Terrano and Isuzu Trooper; the COMM version additionally made it attractive to business owners seeking an off-road commercial vehicle with VAT recovery.
On used examples, the condition of the turbocharger and injection pump counts on the turbodiesels, the transfer case and freewheel hubs of the four-wheel drive on all models, rust on the frame and wheel arches, and on the COMM version the condition of the bare load-area trim; parts run through the Toyota network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Toyota Challenger, Toyota Europe (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,982 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,820 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,863 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,680 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Toyota CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D COMM weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,863 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Toyota CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D COMM?
2,680 kg.
What engine does the Toyota CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D COMM have?
4 cylinders, 2,982 cm³ displacement.
When was the Toyota CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D COMM built?
Production years: 1997-1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
CHALLENGER 3.0 TD 3D
CHALLENGER 3.0 TD 3D AUT.
CHALLENGER 3.0 TD 3D AUTC
CHALLENGER 3.0 TD 3D COMM
CHALLENGER 3.0 TD 5D COMM
CHALLENGER 3.0TD 3D AUT C
CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5D C AUT
CHALLENGER 3.0TD 5DSHD C.
CHALLENGER 3.0TD5DSHDCAUT
CHALLENGER 3.4V6 3DC. SHD
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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