Toyota Prado 150 diesel engine resource. In the shadow of the "big brother": we choose and service a used Land Cruiser Prado

The love of our motorists for Toyota cars knows no bounds. And if it comes to an SUV from a famous Japanese company, then for many, such a car is a dream of a lifetime. That's just not everyone can afford to buy a new "rogue" from Toyota. Therefore, motorists are eyeing used options. And the most optimal of them at the moment is Toyota Land Cruiser Prado the third generation, whose production started in 2002 and continued until 2009. But how many problems will there be with a used one? This is what we have to find out.

The body of the Land Cruiser Prado is unlikely to upset the owner of a Japanese SUV even with its most intensive use. So before buying a car, if you are completely sure of its accident-free past, it makes sense to focus only on inspecting the tailgate. On versions of the Land Cruiser Prado, on which the spare tire is mounted on the tailgate, the hinges of this very door give up relatively quickly. The burden on them is too great. However, the hinges can be easily replaced or simply get used to the squeaks coming from the tailgate.

Will there be engine problems?

All engines offered for the Land Cruiser Prado have proven themselves very well. However, each of them has its own characteristics. So, for example, owners of a car with a top-end 4-liter gasoline engine (1GR-FE) with a capacity of 249 Horse power it is worth remembering that in our conditions the oil change interval should be reduced to 10 thousand kilometers. And in this case, it is quite possible to expect that the power unit will last 350-400 thousand kilometers until the overhaul without problems. Moreover, all these kilometers are unlikely to be overshadowed by some serious problems. The same chain in the gas distribution mechanism of a 4-liter engine can easily last 250-300 thousand kilometers. So if this power unit has a weak point, then it can only be called a slight tendency to overheat and subsequent warping of the cylinder head. Although in this case the fault lies rather not with the engine itself, but with the owners of the SUV, who did not bother themselves with dirt and poplar fluff.

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The resource of a less powerful 2.7-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine (2TR-FE) with a capacity of 163 horsepower is slightly lower, but in terms of reliability, this power unit looks no worse than a 4-liter engine. Another thing is that the engine must be serviced on time and professionally, and also not forgotten. If these conditions are met, then the same fuel injectors will withstand 300 thousand kilometers without any problems. The resource is quite high and y - it will have to be replaced after a run of 200 thousand kilometers. Around the same time, you will have to fork out for a new submersible gasoline pump with a filter. There are no complaints about the attached electrical equipment of the 2.7-liter gasoline engine. Most often, the owners of the Land Cruiser Prado have to replace the starter, generator or air conditioning compressor only after a run of 200-250 thousand kilometers.

Quite often in our market you can find a Land Cruiser with a 3-liter diesel engine (1KD-FTV), which at different times produced from 163 to 173 horsepower. And unfortunately, in comparison with gasoline engines, it looks relatively problematic. The same belt drive in the gas distribution mechanism will have to be changed every 100 thousand kilometers. At the same time, only high-quality spare parts will have to be used, since in this case the savings can come out sideways - if the valve belt breaks, they will inevitably meet with. Turbocharging was also not very reliable by Toyota standards on a three-liter diesel engine, the resource of which is estimated at 150-180 thousand kilometers. At about the same mileage, the injectors and the fuel pump make themselves felt high pressure. If you periodically refuel of dubious quality, then problems with them will begin much earlier. In a word, the diesel Land Cruiser Prado is good as a new car, but can cause a number of troubles when used. And when choosing an SUV with a mileage of even 150-170 thousand kilometers, this fact must be taken into account.

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How reliable is the gearbox and hodovka?

"Mechanics", which was installed on the version with a 2.7-liter engine, has proven to be extremely reliable. No worse behaves on the Land Cruiser and "automatic". And in order to increase its already considerable resource, it is desirable to change gear oil every 100 thousand kilometers. If the car will be operated in difficult conditions, then this interval should be reduced at least one and a half times. It is quite reliable on a Japanese SUV and the system all-wheel drive. Only the electric drive of the center differential lock can deliver problems. Fortunately, our craftsmen have long learned how to restore this knot. So it is quite possible that you will not have to spend money on its complete replacement.

Good words deserves and suspension. Levers, ball bearings, wheel bearings, CV joint anthers - all these components of the suspension can withstand about 200-220 thousand kilometers without problems. Slightly less withstand anti-roll bars, shock absorbers and tie rods. Usually they surrender to a run of 150-180 thousand kilometers. But the steering shaft assembly can upset the backlash after 120-150 thousand kilometers. Do not be afraid of versions with air suspension. Air springs on the Land Cruiser Prado, although they require some attention, they serve about 200 thousand kilometers. The main thing is that their loss of tightness be detected as quickly as possible. In this case, there is a chance to save the boost pump, which is simply not designed for continuous operation.

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It is really possible and necessary to dream about the third generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The Japanese SUV turned out to be so reliable that it has practically no competitors in this regard. Moreover, even not the easiest operating conditions are not able to seriously reduce the life of most parts and components of the car. And those motorists who put up their Land Cruiser Prado for sale understand this very well. That is why the cost of second-hand third-generation “pradiks” still cannot be called low.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is one of the representatives model range Land Cruiser fourth generation. Their history dates back to 1986 and continues to this day. The fourth generation Prado, especially the 150, first rolled off the assembly line in 2009. Replacing its predecessor of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation, it was supposed to embody what was a flaw in previous models. Whether she succeeded, let's find out by reading this article.

Overall dimensions and appearance

Compared to previous models of the lineup, the Prado 150 received a more attractive and modern appearance. The sharp geometric shapes inherent in Land Cruisers have been replaced by more streamlined ones. The same applies to optics. Instead of square headlights, the 150th had headlights of a more unusual shape, in the form of a drop, tapering at the edges.
The rear optics has also undergone significant changes. Their placement became slightly higher on the body, which reduced the chance of contamination, especially when driving off-road. The shape of the taillights became more elongated, and had a slight expansion towards the bottom.
Mirrors have become more inflated and voluminous, and also received an additional turn signal. The radiator grill has also undergone minor changes. Its vertically arranged partitions have become more massive, emphasizing that this car is a full-fledged SUV.

Reviews about the Land Cruiser Prado 150, especially about her appearance, are quite positive.

As for the dimensions, they also increased significantly. For example, the length of the car from the edge of the front bumper to the edge of the rear is 4780 mm, which is significantly more than the average crossover or SUV. The same is with the width: from the edge of the left rear-view mirror to the edge of the right, the distance reaches 1885 mm. With such dimensions, it is quite inconvenient to maneuver in dense city traffic or in narrow lanes.
The height of the car is quite impressive - 1890 mm, which is slightly higher than the average height of a person. 220 mm from the height is occupied by ground clearance - clearance. This is quite enough to overcome any obstacles on the road.

Diesel engine Prado 150

As practice shows, reviews of the Toyota Prado 150 diesel are quite good. Despite the fact that diesel engines often do not cause positive emotions among motorists, this unit has a large number of fans.
The design of the engine consists of 4 cylinders arranged in a row, with a working volume of 2982 cubic centimeters. Each cylinder has 4 valves (2 intake and 2 exhaust). The maximum power that this unit is capable of delivering is 173 horsepower or 127 kW at a crankshaft speed of 3400 rpm. The maximum torque, in turn, reaches 410 N / m at crankshaft speeds from 1600 to 2800 rpm.

Unlike the gasoline counterpart, this engine has a direct fuel injection type, and an additionally equipped turbocharger.

With such indicators specifications Prado 150 is quite high. For example, the maximum speed of the car is 175 km / h, and acceleration to hundreds takes about 11.7 seconds. Considering the fact that the weight of the car reaches 2 tons, such acceleration dynamics is simply amazing for an SUV.
It is also worth noting that the fuel consumption of the Prado 150 diesel is quite small - only 8.1 liters in the combined cycle. This type of engine is equipped with only one transmission option - a 5-speed automatic.

Salon

The interior of this model has quite impressive dimensions and can be used both for cargo and passenger transportation, and for exclusively freight or passenger transportation. In the first version, two rows of seats are installed in the cabin: 2 front and 1 rear, capable of accommodating 5 average people without any problems. At the same time, the volume of the luggage compartment will be equal to 621 liters, which is quite a lot.
In the cargo-only version, the rear row of seats folds down completely, freeing up a large amount of free space in the luggage compartment, and its volume increases by more than 3 times: from 621 liters. up to 1934 liters. Well, if you only need passenger transportation, then an additional row of seats can be installed in the luggage compartment. Thus, 7 people can freely fit into the car interior.

As for the interior trim and equipment, it is not inferior to modern cars at all. For example, high-quality genuine leather is used for seat upholstery in this model.

The panels and pillars are sheathed in soft plastic, and the door cards are trimmed with a material that feels like suede to the touch.
For convenience and comfort, a special block with buttons is installed on the steering wheel, which allows you to control the audio and video devices of the car without removing your hands from the steering wheel. As a multimedia system, the Prado 150 uses a video and audio player High Quality with 7 inch LCD screen. In a word, the interior of this model is made with the latest technology.

Equipment and price

The basic equipment of a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 with a diesel engine costs about 1,725,000 rubles. This amount is quite tolerable, given that such a package includes:

• ABS;
• ESP;
• Full set of airbags;
• On-board computer;
• Parking assistance system;
• Steering wheel adjustable for reach and height.

To these options, if desired, you can also add: cruise control, air pressure sensor in the chambers, climate control, the ability to start the engine with a button, access to the salon without using a key, a registrar that rotates 360 degrees, a rain and light sensor, as well as heated seats with memory. But for the maximum configuration, you will have to pay a substantial extra, since its cost is approximately 2,854,000 rubles.

Outcome

It is worth noting that the Prado 150 model is equipped with an independent type hydraulic suspension, the same as on the rest of the Toyota Land Cruiser models. It gently swallows bumps and small obstacles when driving off-road. Due to the high ground clearance, it is possible to overcome large obstacles, as well as small rivers and fords.

On asphalt, the car feels amazing. Due heavy weight it does not wobble or tip over thanks to its wide wheelbase.

Slava Strateg already wrote about this somewhere.

OFF-ROAD TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO GOT A NEW 2.8L TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE

The Japanese company Toyota Motor Corporation has officially announced the start of sales of a new modification of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, equipped with a 2.8-liter Direct Injection turbodiesel engine. The power unit, codenamed 1GD-FTV, is capable of producing 177 horsepower (130 kW) with a maximum torque of 450 Nm.
Let's say right away that the new diesel version of the popular Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV, equipped with a 177-horsepower engine, is currently available exclusively in the Japanese domestic market. This unit made its debut quite recently on the updated Toyota Hilux pickup truck. The new engine replaces the outdated 3.0 D-4D unit and is said to have excellent fuel efficiency and a significantly improved combustion cycle through the use of a new compact turbocharger that provides maximum torque at low engine speeds.
According to an official press release, the new 2.8-liter diesel unit of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV is capable of producing 177 horsepower (at 3,400 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (ranging from 1,600 to 2,400 rpm). In tandem with the new power unit, a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 4x4 permanent all-wheel drive system work. In the combined cycle, the engine consumes about 8.6 liters of "heavy" fuel.
In addition, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV can still be equipped with a 2.7 DOHC four-cylinder gasoline engine and a new 6-speed transmission, which replaced the outdated 4-band automatic. All data given refers to the Japanese version of the car, where the car will be offered in the new Red Mica Metallic color and with standard LED optics.
As a reminder, let's say that at the moment the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV is offered in Russia in the following modifications: "Standard", "Comfort", "Elegance", "Prestige", "Lux" (5 and 7 seats) and "Sport" ( 5 and 7 seats). Prices for the legendary car range from 1,999,000 to 3,329,000 rubles (including all possible discounts and special offers). The engine compartment of the model may contain: 2.7-liter gasoline VVT-i (163 hp at 246 Nm), 4.0-liter gasoline Dual VVT-i (282 hp at 387 Nm) or 3, 0-liter diesel COMMON RAIL (173 hp at 410 Nm). The tandem of power units can be a 5-speed “mechanics” or a 4-band “automatic”, combined with a permanent all-wheel drive system.

Toyota 1KD engine

1KD-FTV engine specifications

Production	Toyota Motor Corporation
Engine brand	1KD
Release years	2000-present
Block material	cast iron
engine's type	diesel
Configuration	in-line
Number of cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	4
Piston stroke, mm	103
Cylinder diameter, mm	96
Compression ratio	18.4
Engine volume, cc	2982
Engine power, hp / rpm	109/3000 136/3400 163/3400 170/3600 173/3400
Torque, Nm/rpm	286/1200-1600 300/1200-2400 343/1400-3200 343/1400-3400 410/1600-2800
Environmental regulations	Euro 3 Euro 4 Euro 5
Turbocharger	Toyota CT16V
Engine weight, kg	260 (full)
Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Prado 150) - city - track - mixed.	10.4 6.7 8.1
Oil consumption, g/1000 km	up to 1000
Engine oil	0W-30 (since 10.2010) 5W-30 10W-30 15W-40 20W-50
How much oil is in the engine, l	7.4
Oil change is carried out, km	10000 (preferably 5000)
Operating temperature of the engine, hail.	-
Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice	- 400+
Tuning, HP - potential - no loss of resource	200+ -
The engine was installed	Toyota 4Runner/Hilux Surf Toyota HiAce Toyota Hilux Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120/150

Reliability, problems and repair of the 1KD-FTV engine

The 1KD diesel was released in 2000 as a replacement for the old 1KZ. It was based on its predecessor and was intended for Toyota SUVs and minibuses. The 1KD-FTV cylinder block is cast iron with two balancing shafts, and inside it is a forged crankshaft with 8 counterweights and a piston stroke of 103 mm. The piston diameter is 96 mm, the compression ratio is 18.4, as a result, we have a working volume of 3 liters.

They covered the cast-iron block with an aluminum 16-valve head with two camshafts. The diameter of the intake valves is 32.2 mm, the exhaust valves are 27.8 mm, the thickness of the valve stem is 6 mm.
Valve adjustment 1KD-FTV is officially prescribed after every 40 thousand km, but practice shows that the gaps can remain normal even after 200 thousand km. Valve clearances (cold engine): inlet 0.2-0.3 mm, outlet 0.35-0.45 mm.
The camshafts rotate with the help of a toothed belt, the timing belt is replaced after every 150 thousand km, otherwise the risk of breakage increases sharply, followed by a meeting of the pistons with the valves.

The 1KD uses Denso's common rail injection system.
This engine is equipped with a Toyota CT16V variable geometry turbocharger with an intercooler. This turbine generates a pressure of 1.1 barg.

To improve environmental performance, the 1KD engine is equipped with an EGR valve.

The 1KD continues to be produced, but it is being replaced by the new 1GD diesel.

Problems and disadvantages of Toyota 1KD diesel engines

1. Rough operation, vibration, black smoke, power reduction, knocking. All these are symptoms of a cracked piston, which periodically happens with the 1KD-FTV engine for Euro-4. As a bonus, scoring can form in the cylinder ...
You can reduce the likelihood of getting such troubles, for this you need to load the motor less, do not chip or replace pistons with nozzles with updated ones.
In January 2014 Toyota replaced the pistons and the problem was solved.
2. White smoke, low oil pressure. ICEs produced between the end of 2004 and 2007 had a problem with low-quality copper washers under the injectors and it is desirable to replace them with normal aluminum ones.

The resource of the 1KD turbine is about 200 thousand km, the injection pump and nozzles serve the same amount. These are average indicators and, depending on the quality of the fuel, the resource may either increase or decrease. It is recommended to clean the EGR valve every 50 thousand km or turn it off and flash the ECU for operation without the USR.
The total resource of 1KD-FTV is quite high and can exceed 400 thousand km, with normal operation and timely maintenance.

Engine number 1KD

Engine tuning 1KD

Chip tuning

It is not recommended to chip diesel engines 1KD-FTV for Euro 4, this quickly leads to piston cracks and overhaul. If you don't care or own other versions of the 1KD internal combustion engine, then chip tuning will help increase the output to 200 hp. and slightly improve the dynamic performance of the car.

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

Specifications:

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

As for the dimensions, they have the following parameters:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equipment:

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

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

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

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 dashboard

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

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

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

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

actual fuel consumption.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil.

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

maintenance cost.

I have not yet carried out a full-fledged MOT, I change oils and filters and ride for my own pleasure. Replacement engine oil with oil and fuel filters is 5000 rubles. I also did the replacement of the cabin filter (something in the region of 700 rubles). In the spring I plan to change the oil in the box — 12,000 rubles. I also regularly “squirt” cardans - this is a fundamental moment for Pradik.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black, rear

Breakdowns.

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

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

Rubber.

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

Dynamic characteristics.

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

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

Hydroplaning and ice.

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

behavior at high speeds.

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

Advantages.

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

Flaws.

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

Safety.

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

Pros:

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

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black luggage compartment

Minuses.

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

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 black loaded on the road

Conclusion.

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