Sales market: Russia.

In 2013, Land Cruiser Prado was restyled. The representative of the fourth generation (J150) received a redesigned exterior and interior, an expanded set of standard equipment and an updated list of options. In the work on the appearance, the designers focused on the front of the car: new stylish headlights with LED daytime running lights, a new bumper and radiator grill were installed. At the rear, there are fewer changes: upgraded lamp units and tailgate trim. LC Prado also received 17- and 18-inch rims of a new design. Interior changes include improved quality materials, a 4.2-inch color screen on the optotronic instrument panel, which can display, for example, information about the operation of off-road systems or visually see the car's roll in degrees. In addition, the display shows the readings of the on-board computer, phone data or multimedia. The new Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system uses a 7-inch high-resolution display, offers improved touch controls and more advanced functionality. Sales of the updated version on the Russian market began in November 2013. Another update affected the car in 2015, while the LC Prado received a new engine from the Global Diesel (GD) family and a 6-speed automatic transmission for all powertrains.

As standard, the Land Cruiser Prado offers halogen headlights, headlight washers, front fog lights, and rear fog lights; side mirrors with built-in repeaters of direction indicators, heating and electric drive; steering column with tilt and reach adjustment, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, high-quality fabric upholstery, separating armrests front and rear; central locking, remote key, front and rear power windows, on-board computer and air conditioning. The multimedia system includes a full color LCD monitor, CD/MP3 player, 9 speakers, USB/AUX sockets (with iPod connection) and Hands free system. On higher trims, standard equipment may include illuminated side steps, LED headlights and daytime running lights, cruise control, navigation system, 14-speaker premium audio system, Optitron controls, power seats, 2-zone or 3-zone climate control. control, a power folding third row of seats, a power sunroof and more, including a wide range of safety assist systems.

The 2014 Land Cruiser Prado offered three engine options. These are familiar from the pre-styling version of the 2.7-liter 4-cylinder 2TR-FE gasoline engine with 163 hp. (246 Nm), 4.0-liter gasoline V6 series 1GR-FE with 282 hp. (385 Nm), as well as a four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with a volume of 3 liters 1KD-FTV with a capacity of 173 hp. (410 Nm.). Since 2015, the latter has been replaced by the 2.8-liter "four" of the GD series, equipped with a compact variable geometry turbocharger and Common Rail direct injection operating at a pressure of 2200 bar. The technical highlight of the new engine is step-by-step fuel injection into the cylinders, which allows you to smoothly ignite diesel fuel in small portions, thereby reducing shock loads. The new engine has a high output (177 hp and 450 Nm) and with a new six-speed "automatic" provides "Prado" acceleration to 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds. The new "automatic" since 2015 has become available for other engines. Previously, all engines were equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and for a 2.7-liter engine, in addition to the 5-speed manual (remaining in the line), a 4-speed "automatic" was offered.

Changes to the suspension tuning of the upgraded Land Cruiser Prado have improved handling and comfort. The level of noise and vibrations has been reduced. In addition to permanent all-wheel drive with differential locks, the LC Prado offers a number of high-tech "off-road" systems, including a kinetic stabilization suspension system (KDSS), a driving mode selection system (Multi-terrain Select system, paired with automatic transmission), a system of assistance when overcoming obstacles slow move (Crawl Control). Another new electronic assistant is the trailer sway control system. Despite the fact that the front overhang of the 5-door model increased by 2 cm after restyling, the main geometric parameters of the cross-country ability (angles of entry, exit and ramp) remained unchanged.

The standard set of Prado security systems is represented by the following equipment: these are ABS + EBD systems, BAS emergency braking booster, course stability system, TORSEN limited slip central differential, forced locking of the central differential; active head restraints in the front row of seats, front and side airbags, curtain airbags, a knee airbag for the driver, an Isofix child seat mounting system. In more expensive trim levels, the innovative chassis control systems listed above are used, as well as lane change assistants (including monitoring of “blind spots”), reverse driving and other functions aimed at increasing the level of safety of the all-terrain vehicle.

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We got to our destination, prepared for the hunt, but there were no comrades and no. I call a friend who was driving a VAZ to ask where they got lost. I called in vain - I have never heard so many unpleasant words and expressions about a car (I definitely expanded my vocabulary). How happy I was then that I moved from my old Zhiguli to Prado 150. I still liked it when I saw the commercial on TV. I thought, “I wish I could save up money for such a unit.” But he didn’t save up - he took out a loan. To be honest, I wanted this car so much that I did not delay the decision for a long time.

My personal opinion - made the best choice of the possible options. The car moves smoothly on a flat and not very flat track, and in difficult (and hard-to-reach) places there is simply no equal. About the main features of an SUV and what you first need to pay attention to when buying, I want to tell you further.

A bit of history and main differences

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is the fourth generation of Land Cruiser Prado SUVs. The car was presented at the international exhibition in Frankfurt in 2009. The dimensions of the Toyota Prado 150 were: height - 1880 mm, width - 1885 mm, length - 4760 mm.

This all-wheel drive SUV is built on the improved Toyota 4Runner platform and is available in five and seven-seater versions. The fourth generation Prado received a more bulky body, thanks to which the SUV began to have larger dimensions compared to its predecessor. In order to increase the bending rigidity of the structure, the spar bearing frame was reinforced.

What to pay attention to?

Before you buy a Toyota Prado 150, you should determine for what purpose you are purchasing an SUV. If you want to travel with the whole family, not forgetting even your beloved mother-in-law, it is best to opt for a seven-seat SUV. If you plan to transport bulky items and cargo, the five-seat option is more suitable for you. The volume of the luggage compartment of the five-seat version of the SUV ranges from 621 to 1934 liters, while in the five-seater model this figure varies from 104 to 1833 liters.

The interior of the car deserves special attention. It must look expensive. This is a truly “male” salon, in which there are practically no flaws. Stylishly designed, multifunctional steering wheel, leather seats, beautifully designed center console of geometrically regular shapes, moderately bright illumination of the instrument panel, which guarantees excellent readability.

Very roomy and expensive interior. If you sit behind the wheel of an SUV in a car dealership and don’t feel like the king of this world, then you mistakenly got into a Lada 4 × 4 rather than a Toyota Prado 150. You will not find any simplicity, boredom and monotony in the cabin of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150.

In addition, it is recommended to pay attention to the equipment of the SUV with various electronics. Even in its simplest configuration, the Prado 150 has light and rain sensors, a rear-view camera (images are shown on a monitor in the center of the dashboard, the monitor diagonal is 4.2 inches), cruise control, heated seats, parking radars, and electric steering wheel position adjustments. in reach and tilt.

Do not forget about the PUSH START system, thanks to which the engine is started by just pressing one button - quickly and conveniently, the Smart Entry system, which allows you to open the door locks with one touch on the handle without using keys. Please note that in the SUV versions SFX (80) and SFX (E3) there is not a conventional, but a touch monitor, and instead of the usual nine-speaker audio system, a DVD player and 14-component JBL acoustics appeared. There are 4 surveillance cameras installed along the perimeter of the “iron horse”. The navigation system is able to quickly recognize all commands in Russian. If you tried to test the navigation system, but it does not recognize commands, there are two options - either it is not there, or the king, that is, the Toyota Prado 150 SUV, not real!

What about Lux?

If you want the best, choose the SFX (E3) off-road package. Looking at the basic equipment, it seems: “Yes, there is everything you can dream of! I would actually live here. What else can be added to the luxury version?”. It turns out you can. In particular, the interior looks more stylish due to the presence of wood inserts. For the greatest comfort of the driver, in the luxury version of the SUV there is a memory of the position of the steering wheel, exterior mirrors and the driver's seat.

In addition, if you choose the Prado with the third row of seats - congratulations, you get exactly the "top" SFX (E3). The fact is that the third row of seats is provided only for the maximum configuration. Pay special attention to this, because unknowingly you can buy a seven-seater SUV by paying for options that you absolutely will not need in the future. Note also that the third row of seats in the SFX (E3) is equipped with electric drives, which makes it even more comfortable.

"Heart" Prado 150 - what are you?

It is impossible to buy a car and not take an interest in the installed power unit. Alas, this, at first glance, common truth is completely forgotten by some motorists. As a result, they acquire a car that absolutely does not suit them with its power.

In whatever configuration you purchase the Toyota Prado 150 diesel, its engine will have excellent power - after all, this is a premium SUV. And yet, they are different. And when choosing a particular model, this should be taken into account. In the domestic market, buyers are offered three engine options:

• Four-cylinder 16-valve engine 2.7 liters with a torque of 246 Nm at 3,800 rpm. Maximum power - 163 "horses";
• V-shaped six-cylinder engine with a volume of 4 liters, capable of delivering a maximum power of 282 hp. at 5,600 rpm. Torque - 387 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
• Diesel 4-cylinder 16-valve engine. Working volume 3.0 l. Maximum power - 173 hp at 3400 rpm. The maximum torque is 410 Nm in the range from 1,600 to 2,800 rpm.

Since I purchased the Toyota Prado 150 in its maximum configuration (I am generally a maximalist in life), I actually tested the best of the engines. Feelings, I tell you, chic. I do not speed in the city, but driving at full speed on the highway is the responsibility of every Prado owner. Extreme guaranteed! A speed lover will be delighted indescribably.

Another important detail is the country of origin. Since SUVs were also produced for the countries of the East, pay attention that the third digit in the VIN code is one. The numbers 3, 4, 8 or the letters B and C mean that the car was produced for hot countries. Such Prados are not suitable for operation in our winter conditions.

The SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 series made its debut on the podium of the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009, the sale of the model in Russia started in the spring of 2010. The restyling of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 series is the logical fourth generation of the cult model of Japanese endurance cars designed to drive not only on asphalt roads, but also in severe off-road conditions. In our review, we will try to find out what lies behind the success of an expensive car (the price of a 2012-2013 Land Cruiser Prado in Russia is from 1,732 thousand rubles) among Russian car owners. Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics (overall dimensions of the Land Cruiser Prado, engine, gearbox, four-wheel drive, suspension), evaluate the colors in the body color palette, tires and rims, ergonomics and interior filling, conduct a test drive to understand how Toyota Land SUV Cruiser Prada behaves on asphalt and off it. We will be helped by numerous reviews of the owners of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 series, photo and video materials.

When changing generations, the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 series retained the platform of its predecessor Prado 120 series, but, as usual, a number of improvements and upgrades were made to its design. The body-bearing spar frame has become stiffer and is able to withstand stronger bending loads, the body design has become more harmonious and stricter, but retained the familiar lines and proportions of its predecessors.

• Dimensional dimensions Toyota Land Cruiser Prado sample 2012-2013 increased and are: 4760 mm long, 1885 mm wide, 1845 mm high, 2790 mm wheelbase, 220 mm clearance(ground clearance).
• The curb weight, depending on the installed engine and the filling level of the version, ranges from 2100 kg to 2475 kg.
• The wheels of the Prado SUV are shod in tires 265/65 R17 or 265/60 R18, discs from light alloy 17-18 radius. Optionally, it is possible to install larger wheels on Kruzak, tires 285/55 R18, 265/50 R20, 295/45 R20, 305/45 R20 and even 305/35 R22 can easily fit in the wheel arches, on alloy wheels 18, 20 and 22 size.
• For body painting uses ten options colors enamels: white, pearl white, silver, ash gray, beige, blue gray, dark gray, dark olive, dark cherry and black.

The front part of the car body is with large almond-shaped headlights (starting with the Elegance version, adaptive xenon headlights are installed), a compact radiator grille is decorated with chrome-plated six double vertical slats and a frame. Front bumper with a slot for an additional air duct and foglights to increase the angle of entry (32 degrees), trimmed from below. When viewed from the side, we highlight the powerfully swollen front and rear arches, and the swelling of the rear part of the body even affected the doors of the second row. Otherwise, the Landcruiser Prado 150 demonstrates the classic proportions of an SUV body with a long hood, a flat roof, large door openings, a high window sill line and a large glass area.
The back of the car - with a huge tailgate, stylish marker lights, a miniature bumper, which is almost impossible to catch when overcoming deep holes or ravines, the exit angle is 25 degrees. With all its masculine appearance, the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado hints at a serious off-road potential, the car is able to overcome fords up to 700 mm deep, the geometric cross-country angle of the body is 22 degrees.

In Russia, the new Land Cruiser Prado 150 series is offered in six trim levels: Standard, Comfort, Elegance, Prestige, Prestige Plus and Suite, the latter can have both 5-seater and 7-seater interiors. The interior of the SUV will comfortably accommodate four passengers and the driver, with a third row of seats, two passengers are provided with no less amenities. Landing on the gallery does not cause difficulties, the third-row seats are electrically adjustable. Seats in each of the rows in an enviable margin in all directions, the most convenient of course in the first row. Comfortable seats with pronounced lateral support, a multifunctional steering wheel, a massive and stylish front instrument panel, competent placement of a multimedia complex, a separate climate control unit, control of comfort systems, all-wheel drive transmission and security systems. It is convenient to use large handles and buttons, which is important to deal with inscriptions and symbols simply.
Russians often buy expensive Prado 150 configurations: Prestige, Prestige Plus and Lux, and, of course, the interior equipment in them will be rich: leather, electric heated front seats, power steering column, touchscreen multifunction display, climate control, advanced radio with 9 or 14 speakers (CD MP3 WMA DVD USB AUX Bluetooth voice control, navigation), an alarm system with a volume sensor, all-round cameras and other chips. The quality of materials and assembly of the cabin correspond to the image of a large SUV.
Convenient access to trunk provides a huge fifth door with separately opening glass. Trunk volume Toyota Prada with two rows of seats - from 621 liters to 1934 liters. With seven passengers, the car has a trunk of 104 liters, adding up the third and second rows, we get 1833 liters. The spare wheel is mounted under the bottom of the car.

Specifications Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150: the new 2013 Prado is equipped with two petrol and diesel engines, power steering, disc brakes - front 388 mm, rear 312 mm.
Already in the basic configuration, the Standard is a permanent all-wheel drive system with a Torsen limited-slip center differential and a forced locking of the center differential, available in ABS, EBD, BAS, TRC and VSC. Suspension independent, front double wishbone, rear four-link design.
Starting with the Comfort version, A-TRC (active traction control), HAC (uphill assistant), DAC (hill downhill assistant) are added.
The Prestige Plus package will please with an increase in the face of Crawl Control (off-road assistance), Multi-terrain Select with four modes of operation (mud and sand, stones and gravel, mounds and ruts, rocks), KDSS (stabilization of the body position), it will be possible forcibly lock the rear center differential.
The most advanced version of the Lux is not only packed to capacity with comfort and entertainment features, it is also the best prepared for heavy off-road. AVS will be added to the content of previous versions - an adaptive suspension with three comfort modes Sport, Normal or Comfort and AHC (rear air suspension), thanks to which the SUV can increase the clearance under the rear axle by 4 cm for off-road and squat by 3 cm when loading.
Engines gasoline and diesel:

• The four-cylinder 2.7 liter gasoline engine (163 hp) is equipped with a 5 manual transmission (4 automatic transmissions), accelerates a heavy SUV to 100 mph in 14.0 (14.5) seconds, and a top speed of 165 mph. The real fuel consumption in the city is 15 (17) liters, on the highway in the mode up to 110 mph about 12 liters.
• Six-cylinder 4.0 liter (282 hp), automatic transmission 5 automatic transmission, accelerates the jeep to hundreds in 9.2 seconds and will allow you to dial 180 mph maximum speed. The manufacturer claims fuel consumption from 8.6 liters on the highway to 14.7 liters in the city. Owner reviews give different numbers: about 12 liters on the highway, in urban mode, depending on driving style and traffic congestion, 15-18 liters.
• A four-cylinder 3.0 liter turbodiesel (173 hp) with 5 automatic transmissions will deliver the car to 100 km / h in 11.7 seconds, acceleration will end at 175 km / h. Passport consumption of diesel fuel from 6.7 liters in the country to 10.4 liters in the city. The real consumption of diesel fuel practically coincides with the manufacturer's data, on the highway with a speed of 100-110 km / h you get 7-7.5 liters, but in the city - 10-11 liters.

Test Drive Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 2013: on paved roads, the car rides, as befits a heavy SUV - a soft, comfortable suspension, silence in the cabin, even a completely broken road allows you to move at high speed without compromising comfort. A mass of electronics constantly monitors the car, correcting any driver error. Off-road, the new Pradik 150 performs marvels of cross-country ability, it will go forward as long as at least one wheel can find a fulcrum.
A phenomenal SUV, and as for the price, it is very adequate for such equipment.

How much is: you can buy a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in Russia at a price of 1,732,000 rubles for a modest basic Standard package. The cost of a richly equipped version of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 Lux with a seven-seat interior and a mass of electronic systems to help off-road is 2,704,000 rubles.
The operation of the Toyota Prado gives a lot of pleasure to its owners, which covers the shortcomings and problems of the car, so detailed reviews of owners comparing the pros and cons of the car are not often found on the network. Maintenance, tuning, purchase of accessories (most often covers, rugs), spare parts, repair of the Land Cruiser Prado - all these questions are usually trusted by the owners of a car dealership that has the status of an official dealer (since the issue of an official guarantee is important when owning an expensive car).

I have owned this legendary SUV for three years now. I am the second owner. It was purchased by me from the hands of a girl who bought it from an authorized dealer at the end of 2010. According to the passport, he is also 2010. This is my first five-door SUV in black, which for 7.5 years of its full life has already run 82,000 kilometers on the roads of Russia and Kazakhstan.

Specifications:

My Pradika model is 2010, so it is pre-restyling. High quality assembly from Japanese specialists with adaptation to the European market.

As for the dimensions, they have the following parameters:

• The length of the car is 4840 mm.
• Width 1855 mm
• The height is almost the same - 1845 mm.

Someone thinks that these width-to-height ratios can lead to a car tipping over, but I will try to dispel your speculation.

The wheelbase is 2790 mm. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in the 150 body is significantly smaller than its older brother TLC 200, so it is easily able to maintain its superiority over it on off-road.

The mass of the Prado makes one involuntarily respect him, in the passport there is a mark of 2400 kilograms, and the total mass is 3 tons.

It is completed with three main power units, between which it was very difficult for me to choose. This is a 2.7-liter petrol four, a 4.0-liter petrol six and my three-liter diesel with 4 cylinders, which I did not consider as an option at all. In the region where I live, diesel fuel is far from ideal quality, so we have few diesel engines, and, accordingly, there are also specialists in them.

This particular car was chosen solely because of its "fat" configuration and low mileage. The petrol four did not suit in terms of power, but the six in terms of its appetite and taxes. Already after the acquisition, I found out that my power, although not significant at 173hp, but the torque, which is more important on heavy vehicles, is 410 N * m. This is 20 N * m more than on the top four liter version.

The three-liter power unit is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, which, frankly, is not suitable for racing at all. He thinks for a very long time, the transmission does not select as well as we would like. This is not surprising, since the pradik is a heavy frame SUV.

Equipment:

As I noted above, my car has a rather expensive package - "Prestige Plus". Optionally, you can add a third row of seats, sunroof, heated steering wheel and air suspension back. Otherwise, everything is in my configuration!

I think it’s not worth talking about standard things, so I’ll only talk about the main points and cool little things.

Automatic transmission, black leather interior, a full-fledged refrigerator in the armrest, a 220-volt outlet in the trunk. Everything is electrically adjustable. The steering wheel automatically moves towards you when you start the car and moves as far back as possible when you turn it off. Starting, by the way, is carried out using a button. The music is excellent from JBL, represented by 12 speakers, regular amplifiers and a regular subwoofer. There is a lot of space in the cabin, all the buttons, knobs and other interior details are simply huge, as are the rear-view mirrors.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 dashboard

It’s worth adding that getting into the car happens without a key, with the purchase of Pradik, I forgot when I held them in my hands for the last time. This moment is very well thought out, already when approaching the car, it turns on the illumination of the thresholds, the interior, as if welcoming you. This is quite a touching moment and cannot but rejoice. Now let's move on to the main features, both of my configuration in particular, and to the features of the Prado 150 in general.

The car has four cameras. One is located under the front Toyota sign, the other is in the back, and two are in the side mirrors. This is the most beautiful piece of engineering I have ever seen in a car. If you drive out from behind the high walls of houses onto the road and see nothing, just look into the cameras, they have already seen everything a long time ago. Parking is a pleasure. Off-road, they are the best assistants, if you do not take a friend with you, the navigator, who would agree to be outside the car in the mud. In addition to the cameras, 8 parking sensors are also installed around, so it’s not surprising that a girl used the car before me, because it’s simply impossible not to notice anything in the parking lot on this car.

Regarding off-road capabilities, my configuration has everything: a reduced range of gears, an inter-axle (central) lock, an inter-wheel rear axle lock and, most importantly, Multi-Terrain Select. Probably everyone is familiar with cruise control, and so this is the same cruise control, only off-road. You set the direction, choose the right speed, take your feet off the pedals and watch your Prado free you without your help from the most difficult mud, snow or sand traps. On the displays, which is located in the dashboard, you can see in what position the front wheels are. It helps a lot on the road.

I also forgot to mention the wonderful headlights available in my configuration. Near — linzovannaya xenon, distant conventional halogen. Especially lies in the fact that the headlights are adaptive. They turn with the steering wheel and illuminate the turn you are entering in advance.

actual fuel consumption.

Consumption of diesel pradika I was very surprised. Gasoline sedans drive around with a consumption of 12-14 liters in the city, while the cost of gasoline is 20% more than diesel fuel. On my heavy frame Prado 150, the consumption has the following figures:

city ​​in the summer - 10-11 liters (real consumption)

In winter, it is 14-15 liters due to downtime on site due to warming up. The data here is exclusively from the on-board computer.

On the track in the summer we traveled repeatedly over long distances, so it was interesting to measure how long an 87 liter tank would last.

According to the results, it turned out that the consumption is only 8 liters per 100 km of track at a speed of 90-100 km / h. If you drive it already at 140-160 km / h (at a maximum speed of 175 km / h), then the consumption even on the highway jumps to the mark of 11-12 liters.

I didn’t have to use it on the highway in winter, only for short distances, where the on-board computer shows 11-12 liters.

Butter.

I filled all the times only original Toyota 5W40 oils. Also installed together with the replacement of the original oil filter and fuel. I change the oil every 6-7 thousand km.

maintenance cost.

I have not yet carried out a full-fledged MOT, I change oils and filters and ride for my own pleasure. Replacing engine oil with oil and fuel filters is 5,000 rubles. I also did the replacement of the cabin filter (something in the region of 700 rubles). In the spring I plan to change the oil in the box — 12,000 rubles. I also regularly “squirt” cardans - this is a fundamental moment for Pradik.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black, rear

Breakdowns.

As for the breakdowns, they essentially did not exist. Once the light bulb burned out in the PTF. This breakdown cost 1500 rubles.

The next breakdown happened just because of the “illness” of the Prado in my configuration. Due to the constant movement of the steering wheel, when the engine is started, a cable is wiped in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe steering column, which is responsible for half of the interior buttons. In my case, only the signal and the ability to control the music system from the steering wheel disappeared. At autopsy, it turned out that the previous owner had already encountered this problem and soldered this cable, but I decided to replace it with a new one for 6,000 rubles with work. There have been no more breakdowns and I hope there never will be. No wonder the car is legendary and belongs to the group of "millionaires".

Rubber.

Since purchasing the TLC Prado 150 has been shod in Bridgestone Dueler H/T 265/65 R18. This is an all-season model that normally holds the road, but already at minus five degrees it is no different from the summer one. I am surprised at the wear resistance, it was not new at the time of purchase and I have had it for 3 years, and the replacement time is just right. It quickly “blurs” off-road, is quite noisy, keeps the track poorly, but in general, 7 out of ten. I never had winter tires, because in winter the car is practically not used

Dynamic characteristics.

The car holds the road perfectly, but worse than competitors from Audi or Volkswagen. There is enough traction on the bottoms with a margin, it is a pleasure to move around the city. On the track after 100 km / h the car refuses to go, overtaking is quite difficult. The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 11 seconds. As for braking, the car reacts adequately and brakes very quickly, but 2-3 times. After that, I would not risk overclocking much. Brakes quickly "float". This is due to their small size and large vehicle weight.

The excellent stability of the Pradico in my configuration is provided by the KDSS system. This is another ingenious engineering solution. At high speeds, the suspension becomes very stiff, which does not allow the car to sway, and at low speeds it completely “opens up”.

Hydroplaning and ice.

It is impossible to start a car into a skid with all the security systems turned on, no matter how you shake the wheel, it will go straight, but once you turn everything off, you will understand that even on a frame SUV you can have fun.

behavior at high speeds.

At high speed, the car stands confidently on the road, steers easily and does not cause a feeling of fear from driving.

Advantages.

I will indicate the main advantages later in the pros, but here I would like to add about the attitude of other motorists in the stream. You have to drive 2 cars, the second one is ten times cheaper. A huge difference, Pradik is respected on the road regardless of the year of manufacture, especially if it is black. Rarely honk, without problems miss. Another main advantage is the slow decline in the price of it. For 3 years, the average price for my 2010 model fell by only 4-6%. I just can't believe it, but I often look at car sales portals and see price tags for my car that do not change.

Flaws.

Noisy engine, cheap plastic in the cabin, lack of modern automotive systems.

Safety.

This is what the Prado is at its best. Powerful frame, modern materials and shock absorbers, a large number of airbags. I have never been scared in this car, if you are fastened, you get the impression that you are in an armored capsule, you know that the frame will protect you from any SUV and sedan.

Pros:

• Reliability.
• Off-road performance.
• Fuel consumption.
• Music system.
• Landing.
• Comfort.
• Vehicle versatility.
• Trunk volume.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black luggage compartment

Minuses.

• The diesel lacks power after 100 km/h.
• Diesel noise.
• Poor soundproofing arches.
• Disgusting paintwork.
• Qualitatively some interior materials.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black loaded on the road

Conclusion.

To date, I do not know a car more reliable, more convenient and comfortable for the money. With the release of the new 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, I began to doubt the attractiveness of my dorestyle. And I can say with confidence that I will definitely not switch to another car in the next 10 years. He's better than you think.

Price: from 2,499,000 rubles.

The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show presented to the public the second restyling of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with the J150 index. Fans have been waiting for an update for a long time, especially against the backdrop of a change in the classic one, though they were surprised by the second restyling. For those who are not in the know, this is also the 4th generation, released in 2009, but has already survived the second update. Let's see what the Japanese have brought new.

Now I'm young

The transformation of the front end benefited the visual age. associated with "gray hair", this car has become more aggressive, that is, young. Abandoned headlights going down in favor of the classic diode design. The radiator grille was completely changed, the chrome trim of which lies on top of the optics.

The bumper of the Pradik was completely changed, equipping it with convex shapes and a recessed fog lamp framed in chrome. They put a hood from Kruzak, although they are not interchangeable, but they added aggression.

At the rear of the SUV, the bumper was slightly changed, the interior design of the lights was changed, and everything else was left. There are no changes on the side, except for the shape of the thresholds.

Easy resizing:

• length - 4840 mm;
• width - 1855 mm;
• height - 1845 mm;
• wheelbase - 2790 mm;
• ground clearance - 215 mm.

Innovations of the Prado salon 2018-2019

Toyota has always lagged behind others when it comes to electronics because it is considered more conservative by fans. You will not see anything new here, there are easy steps into the future so as not to remain a "dinosaur".

The dashboard of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J150 was equipped with a new 4.2-inch on-board computer display with various information. In general, the whole tidy has changed, but these are trifles in the form of scales. Toyota Touch 2 multimedia display is now 8-inch. Near the gearshift lever, there were buttons for controlling driving modes when ordering adaptive shock absorbers.

The little 200 got its 4-spoke multi-steering wheel, which becomes partially wooden in good trim levels. By the way, the center console has become lower by 25 mm, which, according to the Japanese, improves visibility.

The seats were left the same, all also 5 seats and optional two rear seats. Of the new options at the front, there was ventilation and its own climate control at the rear. There is also a lot of space, even set the adjustment of the rear sofa.

The trunk remained the same - 621 liters. You can fold the rear sofa to get 1934 liters, but still get a high threshold. The spare tire is not under the floor, but is attached to the bottom.

An addition to the Pradik 2018-2019 electronics was the Toyota Safety package with various systems: adaptive crisis control, lane sensor with hold, driver fatigue sensor, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, automatic braking in front of an obstacle.

Specifications

A type	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Max speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	2.7 l	163 HP	246 H*m	12.3 sec.	165 km/h	4
Petrol	4.0 l	249 HP	381 H*m	9.7 sec.	175 km/h	V6
Diesel	2.8 l	177 HP	450 H*m	12.7 sec.	175 km/h	4

The line of engines was left the same, in fact, these are modified engines of the previous generation. The design is simple, so they will serve for a long time without serious problems.

1. 2TR-FE is a 2.7-liter Toyota Land Cruiser Prado base engine with VVT-i system. The atmospheric installation produces 163 horsepower at 5200 rpm, which is too small for a 2-ton SUV. The maximum torque of 246 H*m is reached at 3900 rpm. Weak, because acceleration to hundreds above 12 seconds.
2. 1GD-FTV is the next diesel engine in terms of trim levels. There is a variable geometry turbine and the familiar Common Rail system. As a result, at 3400 rpm, 177 horsepower is achieved, and from 1600 rpm all the torque is available - 450 H * m. The dynamics have not improved much, but the huge moment shows itself well off-road.
3. The 1GR-FE is the top-of-the-line 4.0-litre V6 found on the Prado's predecessor. In fact, the installation produces 282 horses, but it was strangled to 249 horses and 381 H * m of the moment in order to pass through taxes. Here, the acceptable dynamics is 9.7 seconds.

off-road

The base engine in the minimum configuration comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, optionally a 6-speed automatic transmission is installed on it and all other engines. Full-Time TL drive with Torsen lockable differential. Also left a downshift. We expanded the functionality of Multi-Terrain Select, through which the terrain is selected, and the system adjusts the distribution of torque and blocking (including rear cross-axle) for better efficiency.

The Japanese SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2018-2019 honors traditions, so it remained framed. The front suspension is independent with double wishbones, and the rear is a continuous axle with trailing arms. The top is equipped with adaptive shock absorbers, pneuma and active hydraulic supports of KDSS stabilizers. Riding modes are manually configured, two new modes have been added.

KDSS really had a positive effect on the sensations. With it, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 SUV loses its buildup and does not bite when braking. The suspension is of course comfortable, and the all-wheel drive system surprises with cross-country ability. Don't believe? Find a car and check.

Off-road enthusiasts will be useful to know the angles of entry / exit: front - 31 degrees, rear - 25 degrees. The manufacturer claims that the car will overcome the ford up to 70 cm deep.

Price and configuration

Here the reputation of the model really deteriorates, because the basic configuration of the "Classic" is simply empty. It is clear that in this way the manufacturer receives a relatively low base price - 2 499 000 rubles, but reduces prestige.

Base equipment:

• 2.7-liter engine;
• Manual Transmission;
• 4 airbags;
• hill start assistance system;
• air conditioner;
• full power package;
• fabric salon;
• steel 17-inch wheels;
• conventional limited slip differential;
• halogen headlights;
• diode rear lights;
• light sensor;
• simple on-board computer;
• media plug.

The package is really empty. The essence of the Prado is revealed in expensive versions, the top of which costs 4,402,000 rubles. Here you will really understand what it is, because it will appear:

• 2 additional seats in the back;
• 4 liter engine;
• LED head optics with washer;
• light sensor;
• leather upholstery;
• new 4.2-inch on-board computer;
• wood trim;
• power seats;
• heating of two rows;
• front seat ventilation;
• keyless access;
• starting heater;
• Toyota Safety package;
• 3-zone climate control;
• 8-inch multimedia display;
• JBL audio system;
• 4 cameras;
• all off-road functions;
• adaptive suspension.

Yes, it's still the same good old Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2018-2019. The second restyling essentially introduced a dozen minor changes, but they were able to completely change the character of the SUV, making it more manageable, modern and functional. The target adult audience will be pleased with the changes and the former reliability. Claim only in the basic configuration - too cheap and it's not about the price.

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