Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a, mid-size four-wheel drive
vehicle in the Toyota Land Cruiser
range produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prado is one of the smaller vehicles in the range. The vehicle is marketed in many other parts of the developing world, such as the Caribbean, United Arab Emirates and large parts of Africa.
In Europe it is sold as simply the Toyota Land Cruiser LC3, LC4 or LC5 (depending on the generation) or with the number series designation (LC 70, LC 90 and LC 120). In North America it is not part of the Land Cruiser range, being instead sold as the Lexus GX 470, with nearly identical body panels and a V8 engine.
The current Prado is based on Toyota's J150 platform. Previous models were based on the J70, J90 and J120 platforms. All models designated Prado feature front independent suspension
, ladder frame and a two-speed transfer case
.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is available in GX, GXL and VX spec versions. The GX is the entry level model, while the VX is the more luxurious version. In most markets it is available with either a 4.0 L petrol V6 or a 3.0 L Diesel engine. In some European countries there are commercial van
variants, based on the short-wheelbase chassis.
First developed as the light-duty of the 70 Series, in November 1984. Available only in short body, and there were options for soft top or hard top (metal top). Names like Land Cruiser II, Land Cruiser, and Bundera were made for these 'Light Duty' Land Cruisers. There were three gasoline engine options, the 2.4 liter (2366cc) 22R petrol engine and 2.4 liter (2446cc) 2L and 2L-T diesel and turbo diesel engines. Transmission for the gasoline engine is the G52 type while the diesels used the R150 and R151 types. These were the same engines and transmission used in 4Runner
, in cooperation
with Hino
.
In April 1990, a new type was introduced. The front grille, front fenders and engine hood were redesigned. The head lamp design changed as well. At the same time the sub name Prado was attached, but names like Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser II were still used in other parts of the world besides Japan. Meaning plain or field in Portuguese, Prado the new line from Land Cruiser was marketed toward more on-road purposes, despite a body on frame design which was highly capable off-road.
In Japan it came with electronic fuel injection and a four speed automatic transmission. The 2.4L turbo diesel engine with 97 PS and 24.5 kgm high torque unit was installed. The line up included 2-door and 4-door versions named LX5 and SX5 respectively. The 4 door was also offered in a higher specification named EX5.
The front suspension was changed to a "shock absorber through spring" design to improve handling. The SX5 and EX5 grades can switch between stages of absorber with a touch of a button. The 22R gasoline engine was upgraded to the 22R-E (electronic fuel injection) engine, the diesel engines were replaced by the 2.8 liter(2776cc) 3L engine, and the 2.4 L (2446cc) 2L-T turbo diesel engine was replaced by the electronically injected 2L-TE turbo diesel engine. In 1993, the 22R-E gasoline engine was replaced by the 2.7 liter (2693cc) 3RZ-FE gasoline engine and the 2L-TE turbo diesel engine was replaced by the 3.0 liter (2982cc) 1KZ-TE turbo diesel engine with aluminium cylinder head. The 1KZ-TE was able to reduce NOx
and soot. The dash board was replaced with a new design with minor changes to suspension, brakes, and trim details.
In May 1993, the 70-series underwent a makeover and emerged as the 90-series Prado, an independent series. The body was lengthened. The design remained medium duty, like the 70-series Prado. The front suspension was replaced with an independent design, shared with Tacoma
and Hilux Surf
, made by Hino
.
In Japan, the 3-door series started with an R in the series ranging from RZ, RX, RS to RJ while the 5-door line-up started with T in the series ranging from TZ, TX, TS, to TJ. All models came with front double wishbone
and 4 linked suspension
as well as full-time 4WD. ABS and a Field Monitor showing altimeter, thermometer and pressure were standard in all the models. The field monitor was not available as standard equipment in South Africa. Television display and audio set was optional.
Gasoline engines included the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 3RZ-FE and, new in Prado models, the 3.4 liter (3378cc) V6 5VZ-FE. Diesel engines were the 2.8 L (2776cc) 3L engine, the 3.0 liter (2986cc) 5L engine and the 3.0 liter (2982cc) 1KZ-TE.
By June 1999, minor changes were made. In order to follow new laws, fog-lamps were added to the bumper, except in South Africa. In July 2000, a new diesel engine, the 3.0 liter (2982cc) Common Rail Diesel Injection
(D-4D) 1KD-FTV was introduced into this model. To reduce theft, an engine immobilizer was available. TX Limited with 8 seats used TX base with roof rail, rear under mirror, wood panel finish, arm rest, optitron meter, base cooling as well as rear heater was introduced into this series.
, which had been discontinued from sale. It was called this to distinguish it from the larger Land Cruiser
- renamed as the Land Cruiser Amazon - which was already on sale.
It dropped the Colorado name tag in 2003, when it was renamed simply Land Cruiser.
Engines include the 2.7 L (2693 cc) straight-4
3RZ-FE
, 3.4 L (3378 cc) V-6
5VZ-FE
and 3.0 L (2982 cc) straight-4
Turbo diesel 1KD-FTV
. In countries like China, a newly developed engine 1GR-FE
V6 is available. Because the 120-series is a luxury-type SUV in some markets, burglary is not uncommon. For this purpose, the engine immoblizer became standard equipment in some markets.
In August 2004, the 3RZ-FE
was replaced by 2.7 L (2694 cc) 2TR-FE
and in July 2005, 5VZ-FE
was replaced by 4.0 L (3955 cc) V6 1GR-FE
with 5-speed automatic transmission available in late 2005. In North America, this model is known as the Lexus GX 470 with the 4.7 L (4663 cc) V8 2UZ-FE engine.
Diesel models have had the 1KZ-TE
turbo diesel engine with maximum output rating 131 PS as well as the 5L-E
natural aspirated diesel engine rating 95 PS . In November 2006, Toyota introduced the 1KD-FTV
Turbo Diesel (D-4D] engine to meet Euro IV emission standards. This engine delivers 125 kW of power and 352 Nm of torque. The upgrade to the D-4D engine was also matched with transmission upgrades to the diesel range, with the 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions added in line with the petrol powered range. From August 2007 the Prado received several equipment and safety upgrades. The car has won 3 awards for the best performance on a SUV type vehicle in Australia and US.
The 120-series Land Cruiser Prado shares the same suspension parts as the current generation Hilux Surf/4Runner
and FJ Cruiser
.
For model year 2007 on Japanese models only, G-BOOK
, a subscription telematics
service, is offered as an option.
A similar SUV manufactured in China, the Dadi Shuttle, has near identical front end styling to the Prado, but it is not a badge-engineered Land Cruiser Prado. Real sister models of the Prado are the Chinese vehicles Gonow GX6 (SUV) and Gonow Troy (PickUp). Since 2005 this models are manufactured by the Prado Motors Corporation together with the Toyota version. There are three European sister models of the Gonow vehicles. The Italian DR Motor Company S.p.A.
is manufacturing the Katay Gonow Troy (PickUp) in different dimensions. The second model from this company is the Katay Gonow Victory which is the SUV. The same model is manufactured and sold in Germany under the name Katay Gonow Victor. Another in Germany manufactured version is the Gonow GX6. For the German introduction in the late 2007, the GX6 got a completely new face. In China this car is sold under the name GX6-2 as a parallel model to the GX6, but is manufactured in Germany. For the markets in the Middle East is Gonow manufacturing the Gonow Dual Luck. In the first time it was on the Chinese market, too. But the car was not successful in its first generation and is now built in Egypt in the second generation which optical shows like the GX6, but it's based on the first generation.
In Spain it was known to have an injector problem that caused the engines to stop or run slowly. In extreme cases it could cause permanent damage to the cylinder or piston. Dealers were known to change the injectors up to seven years after the purchase of the vehicle.
For dual tank configuration vehicles, the fuel tank capacity was reduced from 179 to 150 litres compared to the J120.
The removable third row three-seaters of the J120 were replaced by fold-into-floor seats which seat only two people - which is also responsible for a loss of cargo capacity and usable height in the cargo compartment.
On the higher end VX and Kakadu models, there are six camera positions enabling viewing to the front and down, to the side both front and rear, and to the rear. The engine remained the same, although the gear change points were altered for maximum fuel economy rather than maximum performance, even in Sports mode.
This model is available with a rear mounted spare tire or under-floor mounted spare wheel, depending on the market. For example, UK market vehicles have the spare wheel mounted under-floor, while in Australia the spare wheel is mounted on the rear door. Having the spare wheel mounted on the rear door allows the addition of an auxiliary fuel tank, which is desirable in countries like Australia where long distance journeys are common.
3.0L Manual | Auto
VX 5 Dr Diesel
3.0L Auto
VX Ltd 5 Dr Diesel
3.0L Auto
VX Ltd 5 Dr Petrol
4.0L
Land Transport New Zealand's official fuel economy rating for this vehicle.
4 out of 6 for Fuel Economy
8.5 litres per 100km
Fuel Cost per Year2008 cost per year based on price per litre of $1.85 and an average distance of 14,000 km of $2,130
The strong, rigid chassis creates the ideal platform for both on and off-road travel. Prado can travel far off the beaten track thanks to independent double wishbone front suspension and a four-link rigid axle system at the rear ensuring the wheels stay firmly planted.
3.0 litre diesel engine with variable vane turbo charger and intercooler
127kW of power
410Nm of torque
5-speed automatic transmission
Full-time 4WD with Torsen limited slip centre differential
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Prado has a high-integrity cabin and impact absorbing crumple zones that combine to help protect occupants should an accident occur.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
Pre-Crash System
Driver and passenger front, front seat side and front/middle/rear curtain shield airbags, and drivers knee airbag
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Side door impact bars
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), auto levelling and cleaners
Active front headrests with height adjstment
Back monitor + wide-view Front and Side Monitor
Parking Sonar with front and rear sensors
Child restraint ISO fixing points with tether anchors
Child proof rear door locks
Monthly sales target for Japan is 1,000 units.
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
vehicle in the Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Land Cruiser
The is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. It is not related to the Studebaker Land Cruiser car produced in the US from 1934-1954....
range produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. The Prado is one of the smaller vehicles in the range. The vehicle is marketed in many other parts of the developing world, such as the Caribbean, United Arab Emirates and large parts of Africa.
In Europe it is sold as simply the Toyota Land Cruiser LC3, LC4 or LC5 (depending on the generation) or with the number series designation (LC 70, LC 90 and LC 120). In North America it is not part of the Land Cruiser range, being instead sold as the Lexus GX 470, with nearly identical body panels and a V8 engine.
The current Prado is based on Toyota's J150 platform. Previous models were based on the J70, J90 and J120 platforms. All models designated Prado feature front independent suspension
Independent suspension
Independent suspension is a broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically independently of each other. This is contrasted with a beam axle, live axle or deDion axle system in which the wheels are linked – movement on one side affects...
, ladder frame and a two-speed transfer case
Transfer case
A transfer case is a part of a four-wheel-drive system found in four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The transfer case is connected to the transmission and also to the front and rear axles by means of drive shafts...
.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is available in GX, GXL and VX spec versions. The GX is the entry level model, while the VX is the more luxurious version. In most markets it is available with either a 4.0 L petrol V6 or a 3.0 L Diesel engine. In some European countries there are commercial van
Light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicles is a commercial carrier vehicles with a Gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. The formal term within the European Union is Light commercial vehicles. Vehicles which qualify in this category are pickup trucks, vans and 3 wheelers all commercially based goods or...
variants, based on the short-wheelbase chassis.
Predecessor (Land Cruiser 70-Light series / Bundera model: 1984 to 1990)
Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold throughout the world from 1984 to the present. In Japan it was known as the Toyota Hilux Surf...
, in cooperation
Cooperation
Cooperation or co-operation is the process of working or acting together. In its simplest form it involves things working in harmony, side by side, while in its more complicated forms, it can involve something as complex as the inner workings of a human being or even the social patterns of a...
with Hino
Hino Motors
-External links:Global* * * Overseas offices****.*.***.*.* - Philippines**...
.
First (Land Cruiser 70-series Prado model: 1990 to 1996)
In Japan it came with electronic fuel injection and a four speed automatic transmission. The 2.4L turbo diesel engine with 97 PS and 24.5 kgm high torque unit was installed. The line up included 2-door and 4-door versions named LX5 and SX5 respectively. The 4 door was also offered in a higher specification named EX5.
The front suspension was changed to a "shock absorber through spring" design to improve handling. The SX5 and EX5 grades can switch between stages of absorber with a touch of a button. The 22R gasoline engine was upgraded to the 22R-E (electronic fuel injection) engine, the diesel engines were replaced by the 2.8 liter(2776cc) 3L engine, and the 2.4 L (2446cc) 2L-T turbo diesel engine was replaced by the electronically injected 2L-TE turbo diesel engine. In 1993, the 22R-E gasoline engine was replaced by the 2.7 liter (2693cc) 3RZ-FE gasoline engine and the 2L-TE turbo diesel engine was replaced by the 3.0 liter (2982cc) 1KZ-TE turbo diesel engine with aluminium cylinder head. The 1KZ-TE was able to reduce NOx
NOx
NOx is a generic term for the mono-nitrogen oxides NO and NO2 . They are produced from the reaction of nitrogen and oxygen gases in the air during combustion, especially at high temperatures...
and soot. The dash board was replaced with a new design with minor changes to suspension, brakes, and trim details.
Second (Land Cruiser 90-series Prado model: 1996 to 2002)
Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck produced and manufactured by the Toyota Motor Corporation since 1995. The Tacoma was a compact pickup until a model redesign in 2005 when it was reclassified to a mid-size...
and Hilux Surf
Toyota Hilux Surf
The Toyota Hilux Surf is an off-road vehicle manufactured by Toyota, sold mainly in Japan, with large numbers exported as used vehicles to Pakistan, Afghanistan, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia...
, made by Hino
Hino Motors
-External links:Global* * * Overseas offices****.*.***.*.* - Philippines**...
.
In Japan, the 3-door series started with an R in the series ranging from RZ, RX, RS to RJ while the 5-door line-up started with T in the series ranging from TZ, TX, TS, to TJ. All models came with front double wishbone
Double wishbone suspension
In automobiles, a double wishbone suspension is an independent suspension design using two wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. Each wishbone or arm has two mounting points to the chassis and one joint at the knuckle. The shock absorber and coil spring mount to the wishbones to control...
and 4 linked suspension
Multi-link suspension
A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms....
as well as full-time 4WD. ABS and a Field Monitor showing altimeter, thermometer and pressure were standard in all the models. The field monitor was not available as standard equipment in South Africa. Television display and audio set was optional.
Gasoline engines included the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 3RZ-FE and, new in Prado models, the 3.4 liter (3378cc) V6 5VZ-FE. Diesel engines were the 2.8 L (2776cc) 3L engine, the 3.0 liter (2986cc) 5L engine and the 3.0 liter (2982cc) 1KZ-TE.
By June 1999, minor changes were made. In order to follow new laws, fog-lamps were added to the bumper, except in South Africa. In July 2000, a new diesel engine, the 3.0 liter (2982cc) Common Rail Diesel Injection
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
(D-4D) 1KD-FTV was introduced into this model. To reduce theft, an engine immobilizer was available. TX Limited with 8 seats used TX base with roof rail, rear under mirror, wood panel finish, arm rest, optitron meter, base cooling as well as rear heater was introduced into this series.
UK and Ireland
When the Prado was launched in the UK in 1996, it was called the Land Cruiser Colorado and replaced the 4RunnerToyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold throughout the world from 1984 to the present. In Japan it was known as the Toyota Hilux Surf...
, which had been discontinued from sale. It was called this to distinguish it from the larger Land Cruiser
Toyota Land Cruiser
The is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. It is not related to the Studebaker Land Cruiser car produced in the US from 1934-1954....
- renamed as the Land Cruiser Amazon - which was already on sale.
It dropped the Colorado name tag in 2003, when it was renamed simply Land Cruiser.
Third (Land Cruiser 120-series Prado model: 2002 to 2009)
First appeared in 2002, this model included a re-designed front suspension to address reliability concerns of the previous generation, and an all new body designed at Toyota's ED2 design studio in France.Engines include the 2.7 L (2693 cc) straight-4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
3RZ-FE
Toyota RZ engine
The Toyota RZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The RZ series uses a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC or DOHC cylinder heads. It has MFI fuel injection, 2 or 4 valves per cylinder and features forged steel connecting rods.-1RZ:...
, 3.4 L (3378 cc) V-6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
5VZ-FE
Toyota VZ engine
The Toyota VZ engine family is a series of V6 gasoline piston engines ranging from 2.0L to 3.4L in displacement and both SOHC and DOHC configurations. The family introduced many changes for Toyota, including various EFI, ECU, and engine improvements from generation to generation. The VZ was...
and 3.0 L (2982 cc) straight-4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
Turbo diesel 1KD-FTV
Toyota KD engine
The Toyota KD engine series is a diesel engine produced by Toyota which appeared in 2000.-1KD-FTV:First appearing in 2000, the 1KD-FTV is one of the newest engines built by Toyota....
. In countries like China, a newly developed engine 1GR-FE
Toyota GR engine
The Toyota GR engine family is an open-deck, V6 piston engine series. The GR series has a 60° die-cast aluminum block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. This engine series also features 4 valves per cylinder, forged steel connecting rods, one-piece cast camshafts, and a cast aluminum lower intake...
V6 is available. Because the 120-series is a luxury-type SUV in some markets, burglary is not uncommon. For this purpose, the engine immoblizer became standard equipment in some markets.
In August 2004, the 3RZ-FE
Toyota RZ engine
The Toyota RZ engine family is a straight-4 piston engine series. The RZ series uses a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC or DOHC cylinder heads. It has MFI fuel injection, 2 or 4 valves per cylinder and features forged steel connecting rods.-1RZ:...
was replaced by 2.7 L (2694 cc) 2TR-FE
Toyota TR engine
The Toyota TR engine is a family of gasoline engines that appeared in 2004.They are mainly used for Toyota's commercial vehicles, such as the Hiace, LandCruiser and Hilux.-1TR-FE:The 1TR-FE is a 1,998 cc I4 gasoline engine...
and in July 2005, 5VZ-FE
Toyota VZ engine
The Toyota VZ engine family is a series of V6 gasoline piston engines ranging from 2.0L to 3.4L in displacement and both SOHC and DOHC configurations. The family introduced many changes for Toyota, including various EFI, ECU, and engine improvements from generation to generation. The VZ was...
was replaced by 4.0 L (3955 cc) V6 1GR-FE
Toyota GR engine
The Toyota GR engine family is an open-deck, V6 piston engine series. The GR series has a 60° die-cast aluminum block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. This engine series also features 4 valves per cylinder, forged steel connecting rods, one-piece cast camshafts, and a cast aluminum lower intake...
with 5-speed automatic transmission available in late 2005. In North America, this model is known as the Lexus GX 470 with the 4.7 L (4663 cc) V8 2UZ-FE engine.
Diesel models have had the 1KZ-TE
Toyota KZ engine
- 1KZ-T :The 1KZ-T is an early version of the KZ series engine and used a fully mechanical injector pump. 2982 cc, 4 cylinders, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder turbo diesel engine...
turbo diesel engine with maximum output rating 131 PS as well as the 5L-E
Toyota L engine
The L family first appeared in October 1977, it is a series of 4 cylinder diesel engines. It is the first diesel engine from Toyota to use a rubber timing belt in conjunction with a SOHC head. Engines like 2L-II and 2L-T are still in production to the present day.- L :The L is the first L engine...
natural aspirated diesel engine rating 95 PS . In November 2006, Toyota introduced the 1KD-FTV
Toyota KD engine
The Toyota KD engine series is a diesel engine produced by Toyota which appeared in 2000.-1KD-FTV:First appearing in 2000, the 1KD-FTV is one of the newest engines built by Toyota....
Turbo Diesel (D-4D] engine to meet Euro IV emission standards. This engine delivers 125 kW of power and 352 Nm of torque. The upgrade to the D-4D engine was also matched with transmission upgrades to the diesel range, with the 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions added in line with the petrol powered range. From August 2007 the Prado received several equipment and safety upgrades. The car has won 3 awards for the best performance on a SUV type vehicle in Australia and US.
The 120-series Land Cruiser Prado shares the same suspension parts as the current generation Hilux Surf/4Runner
Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Toyota and sold throughout the world from 1984 to the present. In Japan it was known as the Toyota Hilux Surf...
and FJ Cruiser
Toyota FJ Cruiser
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro style SUV with styling and off road performance reminiscent of the original Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers. Introduced as a concept car at the February 2003 Chicago Auto Show, the FJ Cruiser was green lit after enormous consumer response and debuted at the January 2005...
.
For model year 2007 on Japanese models only, G-BOOK
G-Book
G-Book is a telematics subscription service currently provided by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan for its Toyota- and Lexus-branded vehicles. G-Book allows users to link with cellphones , personal digital assistants 's, personal computers and G-Book equipped cars across Japan...
, a subscription telematics
Telematics
Telematics typically is any integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, also known as ICT...
service, is offered as an option.
A similar SUV manufactured in China, the Dadi Shuttle, has near identical front end styling to the Prado, but it is not a badge-engineered Land Cruiser Prado. Real sister models of the Prado are the Chinese vehicles Gonow GX6 (SUV) and Gonow Troy (PickUp). Since 2005 this models are manufactured by the Prado Motors Corporation together with the Toyota version. There are three European sister models of the Gonow vehicles. The Italian DR Motor Company S.p.A.
DR Motor Company
DR Motor Company is an Italian automobile company, founded in 2006 from Massimo Di Risio.The company produces cars adding design and Italian standards to components supplied by foreign companies such as Chery Automobile....
is manufacturing the Katay Gonow Troy (PickUp) in different dimensions. The second model from this company is the Katay Gonow Victory which is the SUV. The same model is manufactured and sold in Germany under the name Katay Gonow Victor. Another in Germany manufactured version is the Gonow GX6. For the German introduction in the late 2007, the GX6 got a completely new face. In China this car is sold under the name GX6-2 as a parallel model to the GX6, but is manufactured in Germany. For the markets in the Middle East is Gonow manufacturing the Gonow Dual Luck. In the first time it was on the Chinese market, too. But the car was not successful in its first generation and is now built in Egypt in the second generation which optical shows like the GX6, but it's based on the first generation.
In Spain it was known to have an injector problem that caused the engines to stop or run slowly. In extreme cases it could cause permanent damage to the cylinder or piston. Dealers were known to change the injectors up to seven years after the purchase of the vehicle.
Fourth (Land Cruiser 150-series Prado model: 2009-present)
This generation was available in some markets since October 2009. There are two base versions: a five-door variant and a three-door variant. The five door variant in the general market is offered in TXL & VXL grades - which are much more option packed. This generation of Prado features advanced 4WD capabilities and an array of electronic gadgets.For dual tank configuration vehicles, the fuel tank capacity was reduced from 179 to 150 litres compared to the J120.
The removable third row three-seaters of the J120 were replaced by fold-into-floor seats which seat only two people - which is also responsible for a loss of cargo capacity and usable height in the cargo compartment.
On the higher end VX and Kakadu models, there are six camera positions enabling viewing to the front and down, to the side both front and rear, and to the rear. The engine remained the same, although the gear change points were altered for maximum fuel economy rather than maximum performance, even in Sports mode.
This model is available with a rear mounted spare tire or under-floor mounted spare wheel, depending on the market. For example, UK market vehicles have the spare wheel mounted under-floor, while in Australia the spare wheel is mounted on the rear door. Having the spare wheel mounted on the rear door allows the addition of an auxiliary fuel tank, which is desirable in countries like Australia where long distance journeys are common.
North America
This generation Prado is offered in the US badged as the 2010 model year Lexus GX 460.Australia
The new model was released onto the Australian market on 16 November 2009. Five-door models include the GX, GXL, VX, and the high-end Kakadu. Three-door models include the SX and ZR.New Zealand
GX 5 Dr Diesel3.0L Manual | Auto
VX 5 Dr Diesel
3.0L Auto
VX Ltd 5 Dr Diesel
3.0L Auto
VX Ltd 5 Dr Petrol
4.0L
Land Transport New Zealand's official fuel economy rating for this vehicle.
4 out of 6 for Fuel Economy
8.5 litres per 100km
Fuel Cost per Year2008 cost per year based on price per litre of $1.85 and an average distance of 14,000 km of $2,130
- This data is provided by NZTA for comparative purposes. Your actual fuel consumption will vary from that shown, depending on factors such as vehicle condition and any vehicle modifications, driving style, traffic conditions, distance travelled and fuel price variations. Visit www.fuelsaver.govt.nz for more information.
The strong, rigid chassis creates the ideal platform for both on and off-road travel. Prado can travel far off the beaten track thanks to independent double wishbone front suspension and a four-link rigid axle system at the rear ensuring the wheels stay firmly planted.
3.0 litre diesel engine with variable vane turbo charger and intercooler
127kW of power
410Nm of torque
5-speed automatic transmission
Full-time 4WD with Torsen limited slip centre differential
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Prado has a high-integrity cabin and impact absorbing crumple zones that combine to help protect occupants should an accident occur.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
Pre-Crash System
Driver and passenger front, front seat side and front/middle/rear curtain shield airbags, and drivers knee airbag
Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Side door impact bars
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), auto levelling and cleaners
Active front headrests with height adjstment
Back monitor + wide-view Front and Side Monitor
Parking Sonar with front and rear sensors
Child restraint ISO fixing points with tether anchors
Child proof rear door locks
Japan
Engines and trim levels are:| Engine | Trim |
|---|---|
| 4.0 L 1GR-FE | TZ-G |
| TZ | |
| TX | |
| 2.7 L 2TR-FE | TX L Package |
| TX | |
| TX 5 seat |
Monthly sales target for Japan is 1,000 units.
See also
- Toyota Land CruiserToyota Land CruiserThe is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese car maker Toyota Motor Corporation. It is not related to the Studebaker Land Cruiser car produced in the US from 1934-1954....
- Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series
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