Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: review, options, pros and cons

SUV - a car for all occasions, but it is especially appreciated by fans of travel on difficult trails and off-road. The choice of cars of this class is large, but one of the favorites for many years remains a legend - Land Cruiser Prado. With each new release of the car is improved and pleases its owners with new features.

History of Toyota Prado

Land Cruiser Prado refers to the family of frame full-size SUVs with three and five doors. Prado predecessors appeared in the middle of the 20th century - in 1951. Japanese concern for the entire history of the car has presented four generations, starting in 1987. The second stage of evolution of the model dates back to 1996.

Interestingly, in the '90s, the Prado became the main competitor to Mitsubishi Pajero. The novelty of those years was characterized by urban appearance and independent front suspension. However, the volume of engines left much to be desired, so the demand for the Toyota did not meet expectations.

In 2002, the company presented the Land Cruiser III generation. Experts immediately noted that there were no significant changes compared to the previous version. The number of doors determined the wheelbase. It was possible to choose between 2455 and 2790 mm. 5-door SUVs had three rows of seats.

The landmark event at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 2009 was the presentation of the fourth generation of the model. Not only the technical characteristics, which corresponded to all the requirements of that time, but also the appearance of the car was changed. The SUV, loved by millions, got a more powerful body and looked much more respectable. For the 70th anniversary from the beginning of the Prado release, the car was released with 19-inch wheels, black accents in the body design and the 70th Anniversary emblem.

Modern Land Cruiser

The latest version boasts advanced features:

• powerful gasoline engines (2.7 t 4 liters) and diesel engines (2.8 liters);.
• all-wheel drive and rigid frame construction;
• adjustable adaptive suspension with Multi-Terrain-Select system;
• Improved safety for driver and passengers;
• anti-theft protection T-Mark.

Customers can choose from the following configurations:

• classic;
• standard;;
• comfort;
• elegance.

Each owner will be able to modernize his car, give him personality and additional functionality. For this purpose, they install overlays, protective elements for wheel arches, roof rails and many other accessories from the company catalog.

To judge the advantages and disadvantages of the new Toyota Prado is possible only after a personal test drive. On the basis of reviews, which leave about the car its owners, it is possible to conclude that the pluses of the car on the order of more than the minuses.

Among the shortcomings of the Toyota Prado traditionally means a high cost and fuel consumption. But in the case of such a powerful, safe and modern car, all this is justified. For the quality of assembly, reliability, driving characteristics and a lot of other advantages will have to pay the appropriate price