So 2.5 years of happy possession have flown by Best Car in the world - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado! You quickly get used to the good - every morning, without slowing down, I got used to famously screwing into a dense traffic flow, under the admiring glances of fellow citizens and the creak of luxurious panels.

People love big Cruisers - there is always a benevolent atmosphere around. You are haunted by friendly smiles, thumbs up (not to be confused with middle ones) and wishes for a good journey and long life. If something doesn’t work out in your life, you feel deprived or flawed, buy a big Toyota and your problems and complexes will quietly disappear.

Unfortunately, my runs became quite small: city-village-field-forest-river and vice versa, so in 2.5 years we drove only 40 thousand km. Do I need to say that the car during this time has become even more beautiful than it was?

The interior is made of high quality foam plastic. They say the same goes to the assembly of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Therefore, the fact that it is easily scratched even by hairs on the hands is normal. As they say, I bought an expensive thing - do not save on depilation. The same can be said about the exterior paintwork. The whole machine is covered with noble scratches, which gives it an even more youthful and presentable look. Moreover, after a short observation, I found a solution to the problem - simply and effectively. Every time I am offered to wash off and dissolve any bitumen and derivatives from it, settling on the body, I laugh in their faces with the laughter of a winner. It's like protective armor! I think that over time the whole car will be covered with bumpy protective deposits - and then you’ll scratch it with twigs and blades of grass!

The use of advanced plastic allows Toyota to almost completely abandon soundproofing. She's really not needed. There is a set of simple rules.

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Review Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2013 Part 2

The car is 1 year and 7 months old. that the flow satisfies. I sometimes go off-road, I can say this: Terrain Select is marketing nonsense, Crow control is also pointless in principle, I used it 1 time. The tactics on the mud are simple and actually one: blocking the center axle and forward, “gas to the floor”. Downshifting on a diesel engine in the mud only brings harm. But if I’m already stuck, then I’ll use it + block the rear differential. So far it has helped. Actually, I had to wear anti-skid bracelets on stock tires and, coupled with the measures described earlier, the car drove out.

Hankook Dynapro ATM tires have been on for more than a year now - I like them very much, they are soft and the tread is more or less, there is no aquaplaning. In general, the car does not fail off-road (it is worth saying that the design of the car allows you not to feel sorry for the car and “fly” difficult places with full throttle - the car jumps, but it passes ... I never even thought I could afford it on the Tuareg. BUT I really don’t like it - so this is a low clearance ... coupled with protection is 20 cm. All the dirt after the usual UAZ gauge is under my bottom, on the levers, stuffed everywhere - there was no such pronounced problem on the Tuareg, mainly due to a clearance of 30 cm ) Very "gentle" paintwork. Any touch leaves scratches, the condition of the paintwork of the 10-year-old Tuareg was probably better. Polishes save a little, but still annoying.

In the cabin, in principle, the lack of niches for small things has ceased to strain. It only strains the trunk. Yes, everything lies neatly in the organizer, but it is better that all this lies in some kind of niche. By the way, the trunk was fitted with a Carpet — it looks much better — I was inspired to do this after reading the relevant topic. The driver's seat in the car is average. Sometimes the back gets numb and hurts - you have to move the support back and forth. In the E200 family restyled in AMG package the seats are much more comfortable. The quality of dermantin is poor. For 28.5 thousand there are folds on the seat (on the side surface from the side of the door). Well, the most important thing is probably the engine. In winter, it heats up at an average level - I just began to dress warmer, so it doesn’t bother me. Well, 173 l / s is LITTLE. It’s enough just to drive, but when you need to go fast, it’s a torment and now it’s annoying. Recently, I could not even catch up with some kind of fret, it seems 2115. We went exactly to 140, then I spat on this matter. In general — I will chip most likely.

Strengths:

Workaholic. There is nothing more to say ... Every day, the same thing, you drive without hesitation, your nerves are in order)

Weaknesses:

Engine.

Not much of it, actually see the review. I think that 4.0 will still be better, and if it goes like this, the restyled Prado will become a replacement - it will be gasoline ... it would be 249 hp — would be ideal.

P.S. talking about a new diesel in 2015, about 230 hp will give out - I think the queues will be scheduled for the year ahead, I’ll probably get into it too)

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2008 Part 2

On a run of 220,000 km by a scorcher on a Dodge, my Pradik was laid on its side. The pillows were shot off. Everything in the car is intact. I won't go into details for a long time, because I'm not very attentive. I'll tell you what's important in my opinion!

Toyota reliability. Over the entire period of operation, only consumables such as bushings have changed. No major repairs. Nothing on the chassis, except for the regulations.

Very soft and comfortable ride. Pits swallows imperceptibly. I don’t remember that from a wheel hit on the edge of the pit, it hit the body.

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Greetings to all readers and writers of reviews! I myself periodically read the opinions of others about their iron friends.

The track record of the fleet began, like many of my peers and older, with the VAZ-2106. White and as far as I can remember, before each trip I looked under the hood, sometimes out of habit. Then Honda-integra, Mercedes, trade winds, Volga-3110)), Toyota Surf, from this model I realized that only Toyota can survive in our post-Soviet spaces. Then there was Camry, Lexus RX, Prado150…. about all the cars left a good impression, especially about the 150 SUV with the landing of a passenger car.

At the next change of car, there was a choice: a supported 200 or a new Prado150, but after the 200th hundredth color of white pearl appeared before the eyes of the wife ... I didn’t want to return to the car that the family had already driven.

Strengths:

• Reliability

Weaknesses:

• High tax and expense

Review Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2012 Part 2

I want to earn 300 credits, and therefore I continue my story. Moreover, it may be useful to someone.

So, 7000 km were covered. The average speed was 25 km / h, the total average consumption fell from 12.5 to 11.5 liters per 100 km. At the same time, I got tired of portraying the picture: “Good grandfather is in no hurry anywhere,” and I began to drive in my usual nimble manner.

All refueling was made at Lukoil. There are no complaints.

Strengths:

• Rides on any road
• Consumption pleases even more

Weaknesses:

• Insufficient engine power

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2013

Well, a lot can be written about the agony of choice. I will only say briefly, and yes, I want to mention right away that what has been said below applies only to Belgorod and everything said IMHO. So, the alternative was the following: VW TOUAREG NF, Mercedes ML, RANGE ROVER SPORT, RANGE ROVER, PAJERO 4, Grand Cherokee new, well, everything seems to be. The following options were immediately dismissed: Cherokee is American, there is no OD in Belgorod, he is some kind of dangerous, I don’t know how to explain it, but there is no trust in a car that was copied from another car industry. RANGE ROVER - too big, well, expensive + repair, of course, whoever is lucky, that's no doubt, but two friends before us were unlucky ... PAJERO 4 - simple, too ... loud, in general, for hunting it’s like a super SUV, but ( snickering probably) did not like the city. After Tuareg as UAZ, forgive me the owners of Padzherik. Thus, 3 cars remained: RRS, VW, ML.

Ride on all machines, except for the new Tuareg. I will say this, after the exclusion of the previous cars, the Tuareg was excluded ... Yes, the previous model suited me 101%, it was the most versatile creation of Volkswagen. BUT, firstly, now Tuareg RUSSIAN assembly… for me personally, this is unacceptable. Ours cannot assemble Lada, let alone a computer on wheels. Secondly, I officially declare that the Volkswagen dealer in Belgorod is so full. Yes, read this Volkswagen bosses and know that you have people who are absolutely unaware of the cars they sell, they know how, they know how, I don’t even know what they can do. In general, I came to order, so the car. The conditions were as follows (do not forget that after all I am the owner of the Volkswagen brand, I came to this car to them, using the example of my car, I showed what I roughly want from a new one, and as sensible people probably argue, and even more so qualified managers, I am satisfied with my previous car, which means I can be processed and sold to me a new one, but Volkswagen apparently has sales cool and 3 million rubles for them is nothing), so, I needed an off-road package, Slovak assembly, diesel engine, in general, these are the basic requirements. But one of the CHIEF managers (a woman) told me that there are no Tuareg off-road transmission, but there is only automatic transmission. I spent half an hour explaining to her what I mean, I took her to my car, I showed her the selector in a new car ... in general, it was hard ... Then she told me that in a car with a 2-zone climate there are no air deflectors on the back ... All this was accompanied by phrases like you need you and read or what you choose, get out of the room ... In general, I spent an hour arguing and arguing, after which I asked her to look at all the cars that they have and they can deliver, and tell me to choose everything myself, by the way, I'm still waiting, today 06/01/2013, I was there in early March. In general, I was disappointed and crossed out the car.

Strengths:

• Prado 150: Confidence, more masculine design, rugged suspension, fuel economy

Weaknesses:

• class below

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2012

Introduction

Since I was told more than once that being on the auto site, you need to write reviews, and not just laugh in the comments, I decided to check in. Moreover, it’s grown-up, long and tedious. I ask you to understand and forgive in advance ... I’ve only been driving for three months, the mileage is ridiculous, because this is more a reflection on a new car than a serious report. There are no special snot from the purchase. What he wanted, he got. Previous car Opel Antara with gasoline engine 3.2 loved just like this one. Prado my first japanese car. It is no better and no worse than its European counterparts. He's just different. And thank God, we have the opportunity to choose.

First meeting.

Strengths:

• For comfortable driving on any roads. Fuel consumption is amazing

Weaknesses:

• Would like more power

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.7i V8 (Toyota Land Cruiser) 2008

This is the third time I'm starting to write a review about my LK 200 ... Each time I embark on lengthy reasoning and philosophizing. Although, perhaps you want to see something else. You want to see the bare facts: how much to eat, how much maintenance costs, how to park, etc. Trying to understand why? Why can't I just list all its advantages and disadvantages and give advice to the buyer? The answer is not immediately found, and it is not so obvious, but still ... LK changed me, changed me qualitatively. I bought this car simply because I had the opportunity to buy myself a second car for the winter (the first one is a Chevrolet Camaro, you can read the reviews). With all its obvious merits, I could not imagine that LK would ever force Chevrolet Camaro out of my heart. It's so different cars, in style, in spirit ... And the point is not that one is worse than the other. At the same time, the fact remains, as they say, you can’t command the heart. The Chevrolet Camaro will most likely be sold soon, not because I'm bad with money, but simply because in the morning I want to sit in the LC, and not in the Camaro. Although they are standing outside the window ... Choose what you want. But first things first…

I bought a car, as always, spontaneously. I went to the car portal, found the cheapest option, called and went to look. The owner of the Kruzak, a nice man with the surname Vesely, was the complete opposite of his surname. Outwardly, I liked the car, signed up for diagnostics. Dialogue with the service manager:

“The car is in excellent condition. But I must warn you, the next MOT after 4000 km (at 85,000) is quite expensive.

Strengths:

• Reliability
• Liquidity

Weaknesses:

• Theft

Review Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.7i (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2012 Part 2

I've done over 12,000 miles already. I made two oil changes, I try to change the oil in the range from 5 to 10 thousand km. run. Together with oil filter naturally. TOYOTA oil in an iron canister.

There was a case in the summer, in the cabin, water began to accumulate on the rug. For a long time I could not understand where. He sinned that unprecedented thunderstorms and rains had passed in the city, he had to travel along deep puddles, maybe it got through the door seals. A day later, I was eating, my brother was sitting next to me, he looked closely and said that he was leaking from under the panel. Checked. When the air conditioner was on, water flowed from the central panel on the passenger side.

I went to the air conditioners. They sent to the guy who is engaged in Shumkov panels. This guy scolded me at first, saying that you buy cars and don't know how to operate them. It turned out that cabin filter clogged, dirt or dust after that somehow clogged the drain tube of the conder and water went into the cabin. This man advised me to change the salonnik because of our climate after 5000 km. What I do, I have already changed the cabin filter twice.

Strengths:

• Practical and comfortable

Weaknesses:

• cabin filter

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2010

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.7i (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2012

After the sale of Monterik, at the end of February 2012, immediately placed an order for the Prado — 150 from the UAE, 2012 onwards, 2.7-liter engine. In the configuration, a wooden steering wheel and an automatic transmission lever are trimmed with wood, 4 rear parking sensors are installed. Additionally ordered roof rails, a rearview camera and an audio system with a monitor showing everything you can (flash drives, iPod, iPad, MP-3, etc.). I waited for a car for a month and a half, got to Nauryz in Iran, they rest for 20 days, I had to wait.

Why from the UAE? Company car for a year now the same Prado-150, only without a tree, parking sensors and cameras and a monitor. Mileage for today is already 50,000 km. This is for a year. The machine is in operation every day, for 12 or more hours. Once every two weeks the track in total about 800 km per day. Prado 150 proved to be reliable in operation and does not require repair, the main thing is to change and fill in time quality oil, change filters and brake pads and it will not let you down. The volume of the engine is noticeable only at full load, with the Conder on, on the rise, and under other conditions it is clearly not felt. Yes, and I have already left the age when I want to overtake everyone. On the highway I usually drive 120-140 km, I have enough. Compared with Monterik softer, more comfortable.

So far, only admiration for the new machine. I already had time to test it on the farm, I had to pull the cattle out of the ravine and drive it over rough terrain in two weeks of owning the new Prado. More to come, we'll see.

Strengths:

• Beautiful, new, the dream of the last 2 years has come true

Weaknesses:

Review of Toyota TLC-150 4.0L (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2010

Flaws.

1. Design, highly controversial appearance, especially ¾ at the back, I doubt that anyone likes it, in my opinion the 120th looked much more harmonious.

2. The body coloring is like that of a cheap passenger car, the varnish is scratched by any branch, the desire to meddle in the forest on such an SUV disappeared very quickly. The stock glass is of poor quality, already in the first 10 thousand runs everything was chipped, and by 25 it was completely replaced, but the new one has been running for 25 thousand and there are no chips, I believe that Toyota saved on glass.

Strengths:

• Reliability
• patency

Weaknesses:

• The discomfort
• Appearance

Hello everyone, I recently bought a Cruiser, so this review contains more emotions and comments than any important information.

In early December of this year, Toyota Land Cruiser 200, 4.7, anniversary version was purchased. Chose for a short time. Although that's how to say it. Before that, I went to the Prado-120, I thought about changing it a year ago, but somehow I didn’t have to. And then the amount of money appeared, and I began to choose. I wanted a new car as soon as possible, but the speed was not explained by desire new car but rather from the security of the amount of money that appeared so unexpectedly. And I was afraid because, being in a state of intoxication, I almost bought a Cadillac Escalade 4-year-old with a hybrid engine, in the neighboring city of Novosibirsk, no, thanks. Prado is not something that would not suit, no, everything was fine, but he was already somehow fed up with it, and, given the mileage of 180 thousand, the wallet was noticeably worried, because it costs up to 200 thousand from the officials to sort out pneuma from the Prado. But it is much more pleasant to invest these 200 thousand in a new car.

So, money 3 kopecks million, began to choose.

Strengths:

• Comfort
• Prestige
• Driving performance (barge, damn it!)
• Security (perhaps?)

Weaknesses:

• Lack of safety of others
• Banks

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2011

For some reason, there are very few reviews about the new Pradik, I decided to share it.

Purchased from the official in May 2011, grade Prestige Plus, I want to say. Before that, there was a long choice between Pathfinder, LK100 (bu), 200koy, Pradik itself and even the new Patrol. The tasks were set to be a real SUV, ate less, preferably diesel, and status is also not least.

Pat dropped, because. after all, it is a bit collective-farm, especially inside, and the model has been produced for quite a long time, it has already become boring. Patrol — insane tax with 405 hp, 100kA only used and charged for them not childishly, if with low mileage, 200kA oil eats, every 5000 for MOT! In short, a ride with his father on the Pradik, and were pleasantly surprised that rushing quite well. In addition, it is possible to put a power increase unit. Immediately put the protection of the crankcase bottom and bumpers, so that the scaffolding could not be afraid.

Strengths:

• Fuel consumption
• Suspension softness
• Smooth running
• Height
• patency
• Capacity
• Hope the reliability
• status

Weaknesses:

Review Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.7i V8 (Toyota Land Cruiser) 2011

20.05.2011

This car I looked after myself for a long time. Tried a test drive. Got the car 3 days ago. I’ll make a reservation right away - now I will write my FRESH impressions, and, of course, not devoid of emotions. Well, you know what I mean...

1. Exterior. I liked him right away. The car is cool. New contours of headlights, bodies, canopies … I liked all this. Of course, this is a matter of taste ... to whom Lanos is a masterpiece. In general, arguing and discussing the exterior is stupid. Here, to each his own.

Strengths:

• Hodovka, engine, etc.

Weaknesses:

• Interior and its ergonomics

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.7i V8 (Toyota Land Cruiser) 2007

We have known each other for almost 3 years. We have not reached the guarantee hundred and it looks like we will not have time. Bottom line: 2 years 10 months and 70 thousand kilometers mileage.

You get used to everything ... And to a controversial, at first glance, appearance, and to excessive voracity (27-30 liters). What's hard to get used to is the revered Toyota's excessive desire to cash in on consumables, for our money, dear gentlemen.

2008 - pads are erased for 8 thousand km (normal flight). The crisis deepened. 2009 and present brake pads, apparently from noble motives (the economy should be economical), began to be made from dried cat shit. Otherwise, how to explain the reduction of the wear period by half!!?? 4-5 thousand - welcome to the service. Only not tomorrow and not the day after tomorrow (no places), but after 4 days. The car is equipped only with "whistles", indicating the wear of the pads. Glory to the soundproofing of the cabin! - I don't hear a damn thing. During these days (every other time) the brake discs also have time to be shy over the norm ...

Strengths:

• Seriously doesn't break.
• Good suspension, high ground clearance
• The machine does not irritate with jerks and dips
• Excellent accommodating engine
• Solid appearance
• Convenient and safe
• Not noisy and pleasant "inside"
• Comfortable, the third row is sometimes very handy, all the seats are heated and adjustable (the second row is longitudinal, the first is with a set of electrical adjustments, plus a memory on the driver's seat).
• The 4-zone “climate” works great. Other pluses for the configuration
• healthy trunk
• Acceptable price

Weaknesses:

• The brakes are poorly adequate to the weight and dynamics of the car
• A/C tubes changed twice in 3 years

Review Toyota LLC 120 (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2008 Part 2

Greetings to all car enthusiasts!

20,000 km have passed since my first review (for those who have not read it, check it out) and the number 65,000 thousand km was displayed on the odometer. — for 2 years of operation. During this time the following happened:

1. TO-50 000- Self service! - 10 differences from the "branded" service.

Strengths:

• Super reliable

Weaknesses:

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 TD (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2010

Hello to everyone who is scouring the internet looking for feedback on Pradik. I decided to write this review because I myself tried to find some information on the new Pradik first hand, so to speak, but there is little information. I'll start in order.

Not boasting, but in order to understand, I will say that in recent years I have been driving jeeps, and there were different ones: Japanese (100th, 200th), German (G, X5, Touareg), and English (Disco and Sport). But still, forgive me German fans, I like the Japanese more. Yes, let them say that these are farmers' cars, but I clearly know that this car gives confidence in its reliability and understanding that at any time of the year and on any road you will get where you need to go. In order not to be unfounded, I will say that the "English" let me down 2 times. For the first time, all of a sudden, the lights on the diesel Sporte lit up, informing me that, like many others (judging by the reviews on the Internet), I got into the rear differential lock mechanism with a run of 30,000 km. And a month earlier, the transverse linkage was also changed under warranty exchange rate stability. And Disco 3 this winter, when trying to leave a serious snowdrift, refused to obey, informing me that “the box went into limited mode”, while he lay down on all the pillows and blinked all the lights.

Prior to this, the last car was the 200th Cruiser. Warranty expired, car sold. There was a choice of what to take. Dvuhsotka was gasoline and consumed fuel, especially recently, inhumane. So I thought about getting something smaller. Yes, and it's hard to drive around St. Petersburg. In general, my choice fell on the Prado. The range of prices, depending on the configuration and type of engine, ranged from 2 million to 2.7 million, taking into account the July rise in price. Of course I wanted a complete set with cameras and rear air suspension. I did not initially consider a diesel engine, because I was alarmed by the reviews about 120 diesel engines, the supply of which to Russia was stopped in 2006 due to some problems with fuel pump. The manager in the salon, after listening to my wishes and a list of special stages, issued a verdict of 2.8 million, while waiting up to 2 months. Going over the fence to the neighbors in the Lexus, I was pleasantly surprised that for 3.25 million. you can buy the GX460 in the penultimate configuration and the machines are available. Of course 450 thousand money, but the car is worth it.

100VX and its charm outweighed the cup, but I wanted to - and the main thing was the opportunity to purchase 200). Outcome…

Design: very controversial, from the moment the car was presented and when I saw it for the first time in our city, I didn’t like it at all, after 100VX it looked somehow skeptically swollen in front (especially when viewed from the front fender + headlight), inharmoniously from the side (feeling like something something is missing) and “strangely disgusting” from behind ... like “a dragonfly overeating on steroids”. In general, the first feelings from the car - the Japanese obviously overdid it with the design and created a syndicate of the "new rabbi" who overate on steroids and worked out in the gym chaotically until he was "blue in the face" ... Personal ... IMHO. But time passes, the city simply overgrows with them, where they are not there!!! In general, over time, many people got used to the design, and there is no feeling of obvious disgust. Especially after small “finishing” of accessories (lower chrome moldings-organic, but only from LX 570!!! Relatives are small. Muffler nozzle is also from there, original, tinted 100% USA, wheels 20 + wide tires, front lip, glasses, fly swatter, visor and, in principle, nothing else. This is all true for black. Other colors for him - "scoundrel" - do not suit him. It's a "classic" as Ford used to say - your car can be any color, as long as it's black.

Salon: because it was an ARAB, then the difference is significant, mainly from the emirates the interior comes with velor (except for the maximum and complete sets), and the locals (civilians - so as not to offend anyone) make tailoring under pseudo-leather, more like dermantin, which to the touch is “not very pleasant”, and your business suit or trousers will quickly “stick” to your skin and as a result turn into a pile of folds, arrows, etc. In general, a set of “breathable” summer (as someone put it in the photo of “curtains”) covers was urgently purchased for the salon (by the way, not very cheap). After that, it became much better, but IMHO, there is nothing to do without a conder in the heat in the car (fortunately there are 2 of them). Traffic jams in the city + heat of 27-35 degrees - just kill. So - plastic, dash, trim for 3+, explicit pseudo-skin - 2 (cheap) !!! In addition, the instrument panel (Europe-UAE) looks simple and cheap, the difference is with a big plus towards Europe (UAE is different). The musical system (hell knows what, I don’t remember, but omnivorous) “got rid of” on the 5th day (hanging, not reading some tracks), the sound was 3+, -4. Torpedo nowhere noisy, fitted well. The overall sound insulation (factory) is much better than 100, the cabin is quieter, the rear independent suspension played a big role in this. Ergonomics is 3 + -4. Both the rear and the front “riders” feel some flaws, the driver often accidentally presses the inter-wheel or inter-axle lock with his right knee, I don’t remember exactly. There is not enough space in the back (second row of seats) for such a car - with your feet, you catch the “back” with your knee, it would be better if the trunk was made smaller or the sled sliding “into the trunk” was invented. luggage compartment without the 3rd row of seats it’s large, it’s better to remove the 3rd row altogether - riding them is a perversion, if only children. And so - it quickly becomes loose and makes noise + takes up a lot of useful space. The general opinion is simple, cheap, with a flaw in ergonomics. Climate control is separate, 2 pcs. (front + back) - quite noisy and does not do its job well separately. Together - alaska. (but what a noise!!!). Of the benefits - a high seating position, "chubby", light steering wheel. More or less the driver's seat. You can list a lot more, but reluctance! In three words - simple, cheap, boring.

Strengths:

• Reliability
• patency
• 4.0 - humane maintenance
• Easy to manage
• Interesting "muzzle, after zeroing in on the design"
• Smooth running
• Good Shumka
• Softness on the drain
• Large trunk without 3 row seats
• Powerful dual climate control

- the availability of free money and the opportunity to get a loan - I took 800 tr from Toyota Bank for 5 years at 10% per annum

Strengths:

• Reliability of all main vehicle components (engine, suspension, automatic transmission)
• Moderate fuel consumption 15 l/100km
• Comfortable interior and high-quality materials + sound insulation
• Low operating costs
• Transport tax

Weaknesses:

• Handling at high speeds
• Corrosion resistance

Debut of the fourth Toyota generations Prado took place in Frankfurt am Main in 2009. And in the middle of 2012, the car successfully passed a test drive and was appreciated by its fans. The assembly of the Prado was immediately started in Russia. By the autumn of 2013, the Vladivostok plant "Sollers-Bussan" had fully mastered its capacities. And already in November 2013, Russian Toyota dealers presented a mid-size off-road vehicle Cruiser Prado 150. The start of sales began at a price of 1,700,000 rubles, which depends on the configuration and type of engine. Slightly updated car successfully passed the test drive and at the same time closely examined from different angles.

First generation Land cruiser Prado was published back in the distant 87 of the last century. Since that time, the Prado has gradually become an indispensable friend for fans of a chic drive. "Pradik", as his admirers dubbed him, had many glorious pages in his history. I would like to pay attention to the impressive dimensions, the power of forms and aggressive appearance. In some trim levels, modern dynamics with sporty elements are also present in the appearance. In total, Prado now has 8 types of configurations: Prestige, Suite (7 seats), Suite (5 seats), Sport (5 seats), Sport (7 seats) Comfort and Standard.

Exterior

After years of rigorous testing, the 2014 Prado has received a sleeker look along with technical improvements; angular shapes have been replaced by more streamlined, aerodynamic exterior details. 17" alloy wheels give Toyota Prado more elegance and some ease of movement. A more visual test drive is presented in the video below.

Body length Land Cruiser Prado 150 - 4780 mm, wheelbase the car was 2790 millimeters. The width of the body shell is 1885 mm (this does not include rear-view mirrors). The height varies in the range of 1840 - 1890 mm and depends on the configuration. Ground clearance is 222 mm. The inner track width is 1583 mm. Taking into account the impressive dimensions, the minimum turning radius of the car is pleasantly surprising: on the outer wheel it does not exceed 5.6 meters. The total curb weight of the SUV, depending on the components of the configuration, can be from 2100 to 2550 kg.

In front new SUV The Land Cruiser Prado 150 received original new headlights from Toyota designers. Lighting equipment with stylish LED waterfalls of daytime lights in the updated Prado harmoniously combines with a massive radiator grille. Chrome-trimmed vertical lintels and solid framing of the top and sides give the radiator grille a respectable and beautiful look. Large fog lamps further emphasize the powerful front bumper.

The rear of the body of the new Landcruiser Prado 150 has significant differences from the stern of the pre-styling Prado. The marker lamp shades have been changed, the surface of the luggage compartment door, which is framed by a wide chrome bar, has been decorated somewhat differently, it appeared after the rework.

Interior

The two layout options for the Land Cruiser Prado cabin are distinguished by five or seven passenger seats. They are quite comfortable and have a decent level of comfort with quality materials finishes.

Stylish, with modern display and control elements, the central instrument panel gives a feeling of volume. On-board computer with a color display and intuitive characteristics allows you to effectively test vehicle components even for inexperienced drivers.

The center console is highlighted by a clear touch screen multimedia electronic system. At the same time, it has indicators of the state of some vehicle control systems.

The transmission control buttons and selector are located in an unusual, but quite convenient place at the bottom of the console, in front of the gearbox control. Instrument indicators are now more informative.

In other details, the interior remained the same as in the previous Prado, of course, if you do not detain attention to better and more modern materials used in the decoration. Comfortable and very comfortable chairs, a decent supply of free space, where people with the largest complexion can easily accommodate.

It must be said right away that the changed appearance and interior design of the new Prado 150 2014 is cosmetic, and the electronic filling of a technically complete SUV is only slightly modernized by Japanese manufacturers. And is it necessary to change an already perfect technique that has successfully passed a full drive?

The trunk of this SUV deserves special attention. In the basic configuration, its capacity is 625 cubic meters. see for cargo. Having folded rear seats, the luggage space capacity can be increased up to 2000 cu. see. In the seven-seater versions of the Prado, the capacitive characteristics of the trunk are reduced to 104 liters.

Specifications

As mentioned at the beginning of the review, the Toyota Landcruiser Prado 150 is presented in three powertrain options, of which two are gasoline. The base engine is a reliable four-cylinder 2TR FE petrol engine. Its working volume is 2695 cm3 (2.7 l), which, according to tests, is quite enough for off-road use.

Base motor package:

♦ 16-valve DOHC chain driven mechanism.

♦ Electronic variable valve timing system type VVT-i, which is capable of developing power up to 165 hp. (122 kW) at a maximum speed of 5200 per minute. Peak torque is already reached at 3700 rpm and falls at around 246 Nm.

♦ Gearbox - 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

2.7-liter power unit With manual transmission according to test characteristics, it consumes about 12.3 liters of AI-95 gasoline in the urban cycle. In aggregation with an "automatic" gasoline consumption is 12.7 liters. The manufacturer does not advertise the dynamics of acceleration to “hundreds”, however, during a test drive, it can be 18 seconds up to a maximum vehicle speed of 167 km / h.

4.0 liter flagship engine for the Land Cruiser Prado 150 looks much more impressive. This is a V-shaped six model 1GRFE. It uses a 24-valve DOHC chain gas distribution system with electronic system phase change Dual WT-i. The maximum power of 285 liters. With. the engine develops at 5400 rpm. Moreover, the upper torque limit of 387 Nm is already reached at 4350 rpm.

The checkpoint for the flagship is provided only in the form of a 5-speed "automatic". In this ratio, the starting spurt to “hundreds” occurs in 9.1 seconds. The test results fully comply with the required Euro-V standards, while the engine demonstrates excellent environmental friendliness and economy. Average consumption fuel (gasoline) according to a test drive in the urban cycle - within 11.5 liters.

Diesel power unit The 1KD FTV brand occupies an intermediate position in terms of its characteristics between the above-mentioned gasoline engines. Four in-line cylinders have a working volume of 2982 cm3 (3 l) and are capable of developing a power of about 170 hp. With. (125 kW), which, according to the test, is already achieved at 3400 rpm. The peak torque is set at around 410 Nm and is kept in the range of 1650-2800 rpm. The diesel is equipped with a 16-valve DOHC type mechanism with a chain drive, an intercooler and a common rail carrying out direct injection fuel.

The diesel engine is equipped with only a 5-speed "automatic", with which acceleration to the mark of 100 km is achieved in 11.7 seconds. Max speed Land Cruiser Prado 150 Diesel is 178 km/h. Fuel consumption in the city is about 8.5 liters.

In all of the above trim levels, the Prado has common system permanent all-wheel drive, which is complemented by a Torsen limited slip differential. Common to all modifications are: traction control TRC and VSC directional stability system, spar chassis frame with spring-link independent front suspension and dependent rear. We only note that the “luxury” package offers a replacement rear suspension to pneumatic adaptive AVS. It is represented by three operating modes: Normal, Comfort and for a professional drive - the Sport system.

Ventilated disc brakes are installed in all configurations on the rear and front axles. Brakes are equipped ABS systems, BAS and EBD, a test drive showed them to be quite effective.

Rack and pinion steering

The rack and pinion steering is supplemented with an amplifier, which is very typical for SUVs. Ratio rack and pinion mechanism is equal to 18.4, which determines 3 turns of the steering wheel between the extreme positions.

More visually specifications are presented in the following table:

Technical Toyota specifications Land Cruiser Prado 150
Engines	2.7 MT (163 hp)	2.7AT (163 hp)	3.0 AT (173 hp)	4.0 AT (282 hp)
Performance indicators
Maximum speed, km/h	165	165	175	180
Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s	-	-	11.7	9.2
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / mixed	- / - / 12.3	- / - / 12.5	10.4 / 6.7 / 8.1	14.7 / 8.6 / 10.8
CO2 emissions, g/km	288	292	214	256
Engine
Engine size, cm?	2694		2982	3956
engine's type	petrol		diesel	petrol
Fuel brand	AI-95		DT	AI-95
Environmental class	Euro 4			Euro 5
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	163 / 120 / 5200		173 / 127 / 3400	282 / 207 / 5600
Maximum torque, N * m at rpm	246 / 3800		410 / 1600?–?2800	387 / 4400
Number of cylinders	4		4	6
Number of valves per cylinder	4		4	4
Cylinder arrangement	row		row	V-shaped
Engine power system	distributed injection		engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)	distributed injection
Engine location	front, longitudinal		front, longitudinal	front, longitudinal
Supercharging type	No		turbocharged with intercooled air	No
Compression ratio	9.6		17.9	10.4
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	95x95		96x103	94x95
Transmission
Transmission type	Mechanics	machine	machine	machine
Number of gears	5	4	5	5
type of drive	full	full	full	full
Dimensions in mm
Length	4780
Width	1885
Height	1890
Wheelbase	2790
Clearance	220
Front track width	1585
Rear track width	1585
Wheel size	265/65/R17, 265/60/R18
Volume and mass
Trunk volume min / max, l	621 / 1934
Volume fuel tank, l	87
Gross weight, kg	2850		2990	2900
Curb weight, kg	2100		2165	2125
Suspension and brakes
Front suspension type	independent, spring
Rear suspension type	dependent, spring
Front brakes	disc ventilated
Rear brakes	disc ventilated

Interesting features of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150

The 2014 model year marked the very off-road-friendly Multi-terrain Select system. True, it is available only in the top versions of the Prado. The next five operating modes are: Rocks (rocks), Loose Rocks (gravel and stones), Rocks and Dirt (rocks and mud), Mud and Sand (sand and mud), Modul (ruts and bumps).

It is also worth paying attention to safety: control of "blind spots" using the Blins Spot Monitor, seven airbags, a rear parking sensor, an effective alarm system. The unique TSC system, which controls the position when a towed trailer or trailer is moving, deserved a good mark in a test drive.

Starting price of the updated Land Cruiser Prado 150 2014 model year for Russian motorists will be 1.7 million rubles. The price of a top-end car with a sporty bias and seven-seat saloon will amount to 2,900,000 rubles.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 updated: June 17, 2018 by: dimajp

V updated configuration SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado manufacturer used a new design of the front of the body. New shape of the hood and front fenders, bumper and grille, as well as a new configuration of LED lights, give the appearance of an SUV masculine features. By moving the extreme points of the front fenders, it is now easier to feel the dimensions of the car.

in the centers official dealers Japanese brand Toyota Izmailovo and Toyota Lyubertsy presented several vehicle configurations available in Russia.

Comfort in the cabin

A new center console has been installed, its upper point is shifted down to provide the driver best review. New design got a gear selector and wheel. The dashboard is equipped with a 4.2-inch display, the main console is equipped with an 8-inch multimedia screen.

Power and safety

The SUV is equipped with gasoline (2.7 liters), diesel (2.8 liters) or V-shaped (249 hp) engines. Available with petrol engine and 5-speed mechanical box gears or with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The diesel unit is combined with a five-speed manual.

Vehicle safety has been improved by installing a Safety Sense complex with a camera and radar.

To purchase and order a Toyota SUV, please contact the sales managers of the centers by phone or use the callback order form on the website.

Since August 17, Russian consumers have been able to order updated Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2015-2016 model year. The upgraded SUV received a different technical equipment, as well as optional equipment in a number of configurations. It should be noted that the Land Cruiser Prado 150 in a new body will be imported to Russia from Japan, as recently it became known about the termination of the agreement between Toyota companies and Sollers, on the basis of which the SKD assembly of the car was carried out at the facilities of the joint venture in Vladivostok. From now on, the assembly intended for domestic market models will be carried out at the plant in the Japanese city of Tahara.

Turning directly to the update, we draw attention to the fact that it was of a local nature and in no way affected the appearance of the Prado. remained unchanged and dimensions SUV - its length is still 4780 mm, and the width and height are 1885 and 1845 mm, respectively. But what has really been revised is the engine range. To the list power units Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2015-2016 included a completely new turbocharged diesel engine of the GD family with a volume of 2.8 liters, which took the place of a 3-liter turbodiesel of the KD series. The four-cylinder engine is equipped with a common rail injection system that supplies fuel under pressure up to 2200 bar. In this case, the injection itself occurs in several stages, which contributes to the most complete combustion of the mixture. Also in the new engine, such developments as a turbine with variable geometry and a 32-bit controller that takes into account a whole range of parameters.

The result of the efforts of Toyota engineers was the following technical characteristics of the turbodiesel: power 177 hp. (at 3400 rpm) and a torque of 450 Nm (range 1600-2400 rpm). More advanced design power plant allowed to significantly reduce the level of noise and vibrations that occur during operation. At the same time, it was possible to achieve fuel consumption 7.4 liters per 100 km with a combined driving cycle. Note that the 2015-2016 Toyota Prado 150 will not be the first model that was lucky enough to get a new turbodiesel “four”. A little earlier, the unit had already tested places under the hood and.

Two other motors prepared for the new Prado 150 are familiar to us from. This is a 2.7-liter inline-four with a maximum output of 163 hp. and a 4.0-liter V6 with 282 hp. Both engines run on gasoline and are equipped with variable valve timing.

Another technical innovation in the Toyota Prado 150 was the appearance of a 6-band automatic transmission, which is adapted to work with any of the three available engines. As an alternative to it, a time-tested 5-speed manual transmission is offered (only installed in conjunction with the “junior” 2.7-liter engine). The new "automatic" added agility to the SUV, providing more intense acceleration when starting from a standstill. For example, a modification with a top-end 282-horsepower engine improved its dynamic performance by 0.4 seconds, i.e. to accelerate to 100 km / h, it will now need 8.8 seconds instead of the previous 9.2 seconds. Also, albeit slightly, but improved fuel efficiency (consumption fell from 10.8 to 10.6 liters per 100 kilometers).

Options and prices

The new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2015-2016 model year received six equipment levels: Classic, Standard, Comfort, Elegance, Prestige and Lux ​​(5 or 7 seats).

The basic version of the SUV with the initial 163-horsepower engine and 5MKPP is estimated at 1,929,000 rubles (Classic equipment). Modification with the same motor and new automatic transmission will cost 2,604,000 rubles. In the Standard version, the car is equipped with halogen headlights, air conditioning, a multifunctional leather steering wheel, a multimedia complex with a color display and 9 speakers, rear parking sensors, driver's seat with electrically adjustable lumbar support, systems active safety(ABS, EBD, VSC), seven airbags (including knee for the driver).

In "Elegance" package updated Land Cruiser Prado 150 gets LED headlights, roof rails, 4.2-inch color display on dashboard, electrically adjustable and heated steering wheel.

Modification	Classic	Standard	Comfort	elegans	Prestige	Suite
2.7 163 HP/5MT	1 929 000	2 259 000	—	—	—	—
2.7 163 HP/6AT	—	2 604 000	—	—	—	—
2.8 TD 177 HP/6AT	—	—	2 915 000	3 120 000	3 292 000	3 523 000
2.8 TD 177 hp/6AT 7 seats	—	—	—	—	—	3 601 000
4.0 282 HP/6AT	—	—	2 999 000	3 367 000	3 539 000	3 770 000
4.0 282 HP/6AT 7 seats	—	—	—	—	—	3 848 000

The Prestige version includes leather upholstery with aluminum look inserts (new dark brown color available), all-round cameras (4 pieces), new system assistance when leaving the parking lot in reverse, blind spot monitoring system, Multi-terrain Select system, off-road assistant CRAWL CONTROL.

The luxury Prado is equipped with an adaptive adjustable suspension, premium multimedia with navigation and 14 speakers, memory for the positions of the driver's seat and steering column, panoramic sunroof. The seven-seater SUV is equipped with 3-zone climate control, heating rear seats and third row folding drive. The price of the top Toyota Prado 2015-2016 with seven seats is 3 million 848 thousand rubles.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 - specifications

Parameter	Prado 150 2.7 163 HP		Prado 150 2.8 TD 177 HP	Prado 150 4.0 282 HP
Engine
engine's type	petrol		diesel	petrol
Supercharging	No		there is	No
Number of cylinders	4			6
Cylinder arrangement	row			V-shaped
Number of valves per cylinder	4
Volume, cu. cm.	2694		2755	3956
Power, hp (at rpm)	163 (5200)		177 (3400)	282 (5600)
Torque, N*m (at rpm)	246 (3900)	246 (3800)	450 (1600-2400)	387 (4400)
Injection type	distributed		direct	distributed
Transmission
Drive unit	permanent full
Transmission	5MKPP	6automatic transmission
Suspension
Front suspension type	MacPherson type independent
Rear suspension type	dependent		dependent or pneumatic
Brake system
Front brakes	disc ventilated
Rear brakes	disc ventilated
Steering
Amplifier type	hydraulic
Tires
Tire size	265/65 R17		265/65R17, 265/60R18
Fuel
Fuel type	AI-95		DT	AI-95
Tank volume, l	87
Fuel consumption
City cycle, l/100 km	—		9.2	14.5
Country cycle, l/100 km	—		6.3	8.4
Combined cycle, l/100 km	11.6	11.7	7.4	10.6
dimensions
Number of seats	5		5/7
Length, mm	4780
Width, mm	1885
Height (spring suspension without rails / with rails), mm	1845/-		1845/1890
Height (air suspension with roof rails), mm	—		1880
Wheel base, mm	2790
Front wheel track, mm	1585-1605
Rear wheel track, mm	1585-1605
Trunk volume 5 places (min/max), l	621/1934
Trunk volume 7 places (min/max), l	—		104/1833
Ground clearance (clearance), mm	215
Weight
Equipped, kg	2095-2255		2165-2475	2125-2365
Full, kg	2850		2990	2900
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed, km/h	165	160	175
Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s	13.8	13.9	12.7	8.8

➖ Problematic brake discs
➖ Handling (rolling in turns)
➖ Ergonomics
➖ Color quality
➖ High risk of theft

pros

➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Reliability
➕ Patency
➕ Liquidity

The advantages and disadvantages of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2018-2019 are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2.8 diesel, as well as 4.0 and 2.7 with mechanics, automatic and all-wheel drive 4x4 can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Prado 150 is a cozy, affectionate and, most importantly, quite maneuverable car both in the city and off-road. There is no particular noise from the diesel engine, acceleration is acceptable in the city - it is quite enough. In general, the first impressions are positive.

The switches of some auto control functions are inconveniently located, the steering wheel interferes with their review. I would like more information on the car to be displayed on the MFP, the screen seems to be large, but there is little sense. front and rear camera quickly clogs dirt, especially in bad weather.

Owner drives Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8d (177 HP) AT 2015

Video review

A huge asset of this Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is the suspension honed over the years - you won’t find fault! High passive and active safety.

Believe me, in my organization we use ten Pradiks, all of 2014, for 2 years on all mileage from 50 to 80 t.km. Major ILLNESS this car brake discs are - over time, when braking, and especially emergency or downhill, they hit the steering wheel very unpleasantly. FOR ALL 10 CARS!

Replacement under warranty is enough for 30,000 km. On one machine, the pump suddenly died, on the other the signal disappeared, on three the batteries died, the cleaner brushes must be changed every weather year, but the price is for the original! Well, the price of maintenance at the official service station is not at all encouraging.

The rear door is quite heavy, so the opening is not vertical, but horizontal, and on all machines it is loose, especially when off-road, play is heard.

Alexey drives Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.7 (163 hp) AT 2014

I expected better. Firstly, the engine yells while picking up speed, as much as it lays its ears. Secondly, the luggage compartment was not thought out by the designers - there is nowhere to put even a fire extinguisher, I had to purchase a tool box.

In a car for 2,175,000 rubles, the seat adjustment is worse than the first model Zhiguli, but the steering wheel adjustment is with memory. At a speed of 110 km / h, the hood vibrates, it seems that it is made of foil.

With a run of 14,000 km, something rattled in the suspension and began to strongly give into the steering wheel. The service at the dealer revealed that the stabilization mechanism had failed. The front right parking sensor works when it wants to.

With a cold running engine, a ringing knock is heard, whether it is valves knocking or knocking comes from injectors, but when giving strong speed for 20 seconds, the knock disappears. For the money, I would not recommend buying this car.

The owner drives a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0d (173 hp) automatic.

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One big drawback of the Land Cruiser 150, which I learned about just not long ago and which crosses out all the advantages of the car - the body starts to RUST. The car is less than a year old.

According to the OD, this is supposedly a disease of all Toyotas, the Prado has a hood and a fifth door. There is a discussion about this on the Prado forum. I hoped that the car assembled in Japan would be insured against many problems, it turned out that it was not a fact. In a word, disappointed.

Alexander Metelkin, drives a Land Cruiser Prado 3.0d (173 hp) AT 2014

Toyota could not save on a car worth almost two million and put navigation on all modifications - after all, a jeep, a full-fledged one on a frame, its purpose is to go to the tracks outside settlements, somehow even defective!

And the bluetooth sees my Android every time it wants, maybe this is the nature of the machine - for me this is a sign of cheapness! And the clutch disc should not burn on a run of 10,000 for a car of this class. If it burns again, then this is already a clear structural defect!

Ekaterina Melnichuk, drives a Land Cruiser Prado 2.7 (163 HP) MT 2014

Good car for the village. Purely for those who do not want to drive a pickup truck around the village without roads, then the passenger Prado is suitable. Comfort is in it only as a cross-country ability and ergonomics. Everything! But if you drive around the city, it's not the same. The car rolls, barely rides, and the cabin is noisy, as if there are no glasses inside. In Lada Vesta, it’s quieter and softer.

So the advantages of a car are reliability and patency. Disadvantages: hard, noisy and rolly in corners. In short, purely for the village.

Marat Nurgaliev, review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 diesel automatic 2017

I have a mechanic, the engine is only 2.7 liters, but I am satisfied with the car. Well, yes, it’s not a catapult, but it’s quiet on the highway and holds the road like a ship. On secondary routes of the Moscow, Vladimir and Ivanovo regions it goes without any complaints. The chairs are comfortable, the back does not get tired.

On overtaking - yes, you have to wait longer and think twice, but, on the other hand, is it necessary to hurry? And so, that 90 km / h, that 130 km / h - keeps equally confident. I put reliability and repair on 4-ke, because I don’t know what this repair will cost. Casco took with a franchise, it cost 75 thousand, Osago - more than 20, but with an unlimited number of drivers. Consumption on average 15 liters.

Of the advantages, I will also note spacious salon, big trunk and acoustics. As for the shortcomings, I would probably prefer to take an automatic, since with mechanics on gasoline and 163 horses per two tons of weight in traffic jams is a chore.

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.7 (163 hp) mechanics 2016