From August 17 Russian consumers were 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 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 of the model intended for the domestic market 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 appearance 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. The list of power units of the 2015-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado includes a completely new 2.8-liter turbocharged GD family diesel engine, which takes the place of the 3-liter KD series turbodiesel. The four-cylinder engine is equipped with a common rail injection system that provides fuel supply 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, the new engine uses such developments as a variable geometry turbine and a 32-bit controller that takes into account a whole range of parameters.
The result of the efforts of Toyota engineers were the following specifications 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 a fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 km in 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 multipoint injection with variable valve timing.
Another technical innovation in Toyota Prado 150 was the emergence 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 Suite (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 engine and a 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, a driver's seat with electrically adjustable lumbar support, systems active safety(ABS, EBD, VSC), seven airbags (including knee for the driver).
In the Elegance package, the updated Land Cruiser Prado 150 gets LED headlights, roof rails, a 4.2-inch color display on dashboard, wheel electrically adjustable and heated.
| 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 (a new dark brown color is 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, heated rear seats and a 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 | eat | 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 | |||
| Track rear wheels, 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 |
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado fourth generation, series 150, was introduced in the fall of 2009. The J150 has gone through two restylings - in 2013 and 2017.
At the heart of the frame midsize SUV lies the upgraded platform of the predecessor - the Prado 120th series. Land Cruiser Prado 120 was famous for its legendary endurance and reliability. And how is it with the receiver?
Engines
The Toyota Prado 150 has two petrol aspirated and two 4-cylinder turbodiesels. Petrol: 4-cylinder displacement 2.7 l / 163 hp (2TR-FE) and 4-liter V6 / 282 hp (1GR-FE). Diesel: displacement 3.0 l / 173 hp (1KD-FTV) and 2.8 l / 177 hp (1GD-FTV). A 3-liter diesel engine with a Euro-5 class DPF filter developed 190 hp.
Gasoline engines are generally reliable and do not cause problems. Owners of gasoline 2.7 liters often note the appearance of vibrations at revs idle move in winter time.
Owners of 4-liter units with a mileage of more than 40-60 thousand km in winter are often faced with the need to replace the secondary air supply valve to the exhaust manifold (for quick warm-up catalyst). When a malfunction occurs, the pilot lamps, traction is lost, and the engine may stall on the move. Reason: accumulation and freezing of condensate. Official services, if there is a problem, perform a warranty replacement of the valve and flashing the engine ECU.
However, by 100,000 km, the valve is often thoroughly sour. Sometimes it can be developed. Due to condensate, the pump of the system can also fail. The cost of the valve is about 15,000 rubles, and the pump is about 10,000 rubles. The 2.7-liter unit for some markets was also equipped with a secondary air supply system for the catalyst. Unlike the 4-liter V6, it uses one rather than two valves.
Owners diesel versions jerking and a decrease in traction are often noticed with an increase in speed over 100-110 km / h. Such manifestations are not systemic and do not always recur. Subsequently, the manufacturer released an updated engine and machine firmware, which completely eliminates the problem.
In addition, diesel models are subject to a technical bulletin, according to which, if starting is difficult and the engine power is reduced in low temperatures, a replacement is provided. fuel filter and installation of heating of the fuel line.
The pump of 3-liter turbodiesels sometimes gives up after 100,000 km. A new high-quality analogue is available for 2,500 rubles. And after 200,000 km, there have been rare cases of the need to replace the turbocharger. The cost of a new original turbine is 135,000 rubles. For its restoration in a specialized service, they will ask from 20,000 rubles.
But the biggest trouble can happen on a segment of 100-150 thousand km. The piston (often the fourth and third cylinder) can crack and damage the cylinder walls. Would need overhaul engine worth over 100,000 rubles. As a rule, the attack affects 1KD-FTV / 173 hp, which have undergone chip tuning. Toyota modified several times fuel injectors and pistons (the shape changed), but relapses also occurred after the update.
However, there are many examples that have passed over 400-500 thousand km without problems with pistons and a turbine.
The diesel 2.8 appeared on the offer list in June 2015. There is still little information on it, but there are no fatal malfunctions.
Transmission
With a run of more than 10-20 thousand km, some Prado 150 owners note the appearance of kicks at the time of stopping. In most cases, it is possible to get rid of tremors after injection. cardan shafts and crosses. If the service did not help, then the cardans need to be replaced. Many dealers refuse to replace it under warranty.
Key components of the system all-wheel drive largely reliable. But there are isolated cases of damage during slipping (when overcoming severe off-road). First of all, this happens on cars with a 3-liter turbodiesel. For example, the razdatka or front gearbox fails (143,000 rubles).
The 5-speed automatic A750F, subject to regular oil updates, is almost eternal. The same is true for the A340F/A343F 4-speed automatic, which was paired exclusively with the 2.7 petrol. After both automatic transmissions gave way to a more modern 6-band automatic transmission A761F / A960F. The runs of new boxes are still small, so it's too early to discuss reliability.
Chassis
Rolling Prado to starboard is not uncommon. If there is a misalignment, authorized servicers swap the front springs, in accordance with the official bulletin.
Body distortions can also be provoked by the KDSS system, which is an active stabilizers roll stability. To eliminate the roll, you need to calibrate the pressure in the system. KDSS is a concern from time to time. In addition to distortions, the hydraulic cylinders of the system can knock or leak (50,000 rubles apiece). Some owners eventually decided to dismantle the system, replacing it with conventional stabilizers. It is worth noting that KDSS does not annoy everyone.
The front stabilizer bushings run no more than 40-50 thousand km, the rear - 50-70 thousand km. The touching concern of Toyota is touching: when contacting during the warranty period, the replacement is free of charge. A trifle, but nice: the cost of the sleeve is about 250-350 rubles.
Front wheel bearings (3,000 rubles for the original) can hum with a run of more than 60-100 thousand km. According to employees of official services, modified bearings with a long service life are installed instead. There are cases when it is necessary to replace leaking front shock absorbers - after 50-80 thousand km.
Owners of the first Toyota Prado 150 often complained about a rattle or knock in the steering column. The reason lay in the retaining ring, later they began to install a modernized ring of a new shape. And yet, at higher mileages, due to knocking in the steering wheel, it was necessary to change the lower steering shaft, steering shaft crosspieces or steering column.
The pneumatic system is very durable. Up to 200,000 km, there will definitely not be any problems with it.
Body and interior
Prado body paint is not sufficiently resistant to external influences, as on most current cars. Chips on the hood are not uncommon, and the metal immediately begins to bloom. Sometimes red dots can also be found on the tailgate.
It loses its gloss very quickly and begins to peel off the chrome coating of the radiator grille and lining on back door. In winter, the tailgate latch often ceases to function: moisture gets under the shock absorber cover and breaks it when opened.
With age, the body supports give up - the bushings rot, and the silent blocks sag. More often it is necessary to update the front supports. The cost of a complete body kit is about 9,000 rubles.
Some owners of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are puzzled by the "shaky light" of xenon headlights. There is also fogging of the optics of the front-view camera.
Extraneous sounds in the interior of an SUV are not uncommon, especially in a cold interior. The general misfortune of diesel versions is a cricket in the right bottom corner windshield. One of the reasons is the plastic lining on the outside at the bottom of the glass. The creak goes away after it is glued. Dealers are well aware of the problem. Another reason is the vibration of the right front fender. In this case, it is necessary to bend the metal profile to inside wing. Some owners note the presence of squeaks in the driver's seat and rattling of the rear seat back.
The insufficient quality of the leather upholstery of the seats, steering wheel and silvery plastic inserts on the steering wheel and automatic transmission knob contributes to the “misperception” of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. They relatively quickly acquire traces of scuffs: after 20-40 thousand km.
At high mileage, there are cases of whistling when the heater motor is turned on. Due to the destruction of the fragile plastic stopper, the front passenger climate control knob may fail.
Sometimes you have to change the steering column cable (snail) - the buttons on the steering wheel stop working, and errors appear in the security systems. The original snail will cost 18,000 rubles, the Chinese counterpart is much more affordable - from 1,000 rubles.
Mentions of generator malfunctions were noted with runs of more than 400-500 thousand km.
Conclusion
Summarizing, we can say that the Land Cruiser Prado has practically not lost its former reliability: gasoline engines, transmission and chassis do not fail. There are no problems with the electrics. Incidents with diesel engines are very alarming. At the same time, the quality of the paintwork of the hood and interior trim materials upsets.
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.
Completely changed the bumper of Pradik, equipping it with convex shapes and in-depth 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, changed interior design lanterns, and left everything else. 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 display on-board computer with different 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-wheel, which in good trim levels becomes partially wooden. 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 2018-2019 Pradik 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
| 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.
- 2TR-FE - base motor Toyota equipment Land Cruiser Prado 2.7-liter displacement 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.
- 1GD-FTV - next already diesel engine by kits. There is a variable geometry turbine and the familiar Common Rail system. As a result, at 3400 rpm, 177 Horse power, 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.
- 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 mechanical box gears, optionally, he and all other engines are equipped with a 6-speed automatic. 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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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 - did the best choice from 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.
The all-wheel drive SUV built on an 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, excellently designed center console geometrically correct forms, 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 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, as well as electrically adjustable steering wheel position for 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 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 ask about 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.
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 disappear imperceptibly.
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:
Weak sides:
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 the 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)
Weak sides:
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:
Weak sides:
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 next shift the car had 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
Weak sides:
- 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. 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
Weak sides:
- 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 they are cool and 3 million rubles is nothing for them), so, I needed an off-road package, a Slovak assembly, a diesel engine, in general, these are the main requirements. But one of the CHIEF managers (a woman) told me that there is no off-road transmission on the Tuareg, but only an 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
Weak sides:
- 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
Weak sides:
- 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 most cheap option, called and went to watch. 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
Weak sides:
- 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 there were unprecedented thunderstorms and rains in the city, he had to drive through deep puddles, maybe he 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 the cabin filter was 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
Weak sides:
- 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 route is a total of 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 high-quality oil in time, 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
Weak sides:
Review of Toyota TLC-150 4.0L (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado) 2010
Disadvantages.
1. Design, a very 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
Weak sides:
- 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?)
Weak sides:
- 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 bu and charge 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
Weak sides:
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.
Weak sides:
- 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 is difficult to get used to is the excessive desire of the respected Toyota company 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
Weak sides:
- 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
Weak sides:
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.
Before 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 the fuel pump. The manager in the cabin, 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, a fly swatter, windbreakers and, in principle, nothing else. This is all true for black. Other colors for him - a "scoundrel" - do not suit him. This is a "classic of the genre", as Ford said - your car can be of any color , as long as it's black.
Salon: because it was an ARAB, then the difference is significant, mainly from the emirates the salon 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 eventually 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) “ran” 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
- 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
- Handling at high speeds
- Corrosion resistance
- 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:
Weak sides: