New "Prado" (2018): reviews and equipment

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The 2018 Land Cruiser Prado is a comfortable all-wheel drive off-road vehicle designed for travel and outdoor activities.

Prado SUV

Land Cruiser Prado is a mid-size SUV that Toyota has been producing since 1985. The cross-country vehicle has a front-engine layout, can be equipped with three-door and five-door bodies and has a capacity of up to 7 people.

In terms of its production cycle, the first version of the Prado SUV lasted the longest on the assembly line. It was produced from 1985 to 1996. The present fourth generation of the car has been produced since 2010, restyling was carried out in 2013. Taking into account the rather long production time by modern standards, the appearance of the new Prado-2018, according to reviews of various automotive publications, serves as a planned decision by Toyota.

Off-road features

The main feature of the car is the combination of high off-road qualities with the comfort and convenience of a passenger car. In addition, numerous owners note the following advantages:

1. Reliable framedesign.
2. Powerful power units.
3. High security.
4. Rich equipment.
5. Good dynamic parameters.
6. Recognizable appearance.

Toyota, in its reviews of the new 2018 Prado, traditionally positions the SUV, located between the RAV4 and Land Cruiser models, as a vehicle for outdoor activities. Sharing a certain commonality in designation with the latter, the Land Cruiser is primarily an off-road vehicle.

Exterior

Changes made to the exterior of the 2018 Toyota Prado are aimed at creating a more powerful, aggressive design for an SUV. At the front of the car it is characterized by:

• powerful bonnet stamping ribs;
• larger vertical grille inserts;
• narrow LED optics;
• staggered front bumper design with large lower air intakes and integrated narrow fog lamps;
• a stronger windshield slope.

In the front part, the side stamping lines have become larger, the dimensions of the exterior mirrors have increased, and the wheel arches have widened. To form the stern of the SUV, the taillights received an LED design and a three-stage design. This form allowed to expand the rear door, which will make it more convenient to load the luggage compartment. At the top of the body stands out an elongated spoiler with an additional brake light. steppedThe rear bumper design is equipped with a more powerful lower protection element.

The appearance of the new Prado 2018, according to experts, should be considered a vivid image of a classic SUV.

Interior

The interior of the new Toyota Prado 2018 is characterized by high ergonomics and great comfort. The multifunctional polyurethane steering wheel received electrically adjustable tilt and reach, which, together with eight directions of adjustment of the driver's seat, using an electric drive, allows for maximum comfort and convenience when driving an SUV. The passenger front seat received four directions of settings. In addition, the front seats, along with the steering column, are equipped with a memory function. For rear passengers, there is also the possibility of electrically adjusting the backrest of the seats and electric heating is provided.

For interior decoration and interior comfort, high-quality materials were used, namely embossed fabric, soft plastic, leather, polished metal inserts. Interior lighting received LED design and several colors. The interior of the new Prado (2018), according to the journalists who participated in the presentation of the SUV, has high comfort for both the driver and all passengers.

Technical parameters

To complete the new 2018 Prado SUV, Toyota has provided three power units with the following characteristics:

1. Type of -petrol;

volume - 2, 7 l;

power - 163, 0 l. s.

2. Type - petrol;

volume – 4.0 l;

power - 250, 0 l. s.

3. Type - diesel;

volume – 2, 80 l;

power - 177, 0 l. s.

To equip the all-wheel drive transmission, a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission is provided. For a comfortable ride, the new 2018 Toyota Prado received five suspension options depending on the condition and type of road surface.

The SUV received the following dimensions (m):

• length – 4, 84;
• height – 1, 85;
• width – 1, 86;
• wheelbase – 2, 79;
• ground clearance - 0, 215.

The total weight of the car, depending on the configuration options, can reach from 2.85 to 2.99 tons.

Equipment

Cars of the Japanese company traditionally have rich equipment. So, to complete the new Prado 2018, Toyota has provided numerous security and driver assistance systems. Among them, it is necessary to note the main ones:

• controllers for light, rain, tire pressure, parking;
• keyless entry to the salon;
• starting the motor from the button;
• power side mirrors with automatic folding and dimming;
• cruise control;
• locking rear differential;
• air conditioner;
• winter package;
• infotainment complex with touch screen oncenter console;
• cooled compartment in center armrest;
• LED optics;
• rear and surround cameras;
• blind spot tracking system;
• assist when going uphill and downhill;
• marking tracking sensors;
• Assistant for tracking and informing about road signs;
• cruise control;
• 9 airbags;
• BAS;
• EBD;
• ABS.

The price of the new Prado 2018 in the minimum configuration starts from 2.20 million rubles. The SUV for sale arrived at the showrooms of official Toyota dealers.

The price of the new "Prado" 2018 model year in the 7-seat version and luxury version will be almost 4.00 million rubles.