Prado 110 and 150 size comparison. Operating experience Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Suspension, brakes and steering

And even if the price of a used TLC 120 is now comparable to the cost of a new Vesta or Solaris in the "top", it gives incredibly more prestige and comfort. In addition, a choice of gasoline and diesel engines for every taste, from the simplest one hundred horsepower to a four-liter V6 under two and a half hundred "horses". A short and long body base, a good selection of options and even a seven-seater version for a long wheelbase. Classic solutions applied in dozens of models of the company, including commercial series. The car "eats" well, in accordance with the volume of the engine, the interior is comfortable, the suspension is also good, the cross-country ability is at an excellent level and the road habits are quite tolerable, there is nothing to scold at.

But whether legendary reliability saves from costs remains to be seen.

Body and interior

The frame structure of the body is revered by many as the strongest and most reliable option. But in fact, the frame is not at all something indestructible, and the body structure is not very successful: too high floors, high center of gravity, poor body rigidity. And passive safety is not as good as it seems: in an accident with stationary objects or simply more significant, the consequences are the most severe. And only if it's a collision with a lighter car, frame and weight will play a role.

Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (120) "2002–09

In operational terms, not everything is all right either. The anti-corrosion treatment of the frame of the TLC 120 leaves much to be desired, corrosion occurs from all welding points and holes. On machines that were operated in Moscow and did not undergo additional anti-corrosion treatment, the frame can even be significantly weakened, up to the appearance of cracks. The unit is important, but it has to be changed due to unsuccessful off-road sorties.

But with the replacement, everything is not so simple: cars with the repair number of the frame, with the letters R on the edges, simply cannot be registered now. However, even earlier this was possible only for a "small bribe", although there is no crime in this - this is how dealers filled the number all over Europe.

There are many cars with damaged license plates due to corrosion, but there are also enough cars with a "dark" past - "Toyota" SUVs have long been the leader in the number of thefts. Also, "designers" are now considered a crime - previously, TLCs were revered as an "eternal" machine, not only for reliability. VIN was applied to a plate, which was attached to the body with rivets, which were possessed not only by official dealers - they could easily be bought at a spare parts store. This means that the old LC could always be exchanged for a new one, illegally imported in the cut - the plate could be riveted at any service. The method was especially convenient for those owners for whom the frame was "unnumbered" - the title of the vehicle was "no number set".

Changes in the legislation of recent years literally knocked the ground out from under the feet of numerous Toyota owners in the Far East, where such "tricks" were put on the conveyor - their cars can no longer be re-registered. When buying, of course, you need to pay the most careful attention to the frame number, documents, compliance with the VIN declared in the TCP. It is best if the car is left-hand drive and is officially sold in Russia. Slightly worse if it is a car from Europe, but with a normal dealer history. All other options are gradually leaving for Kazakhstan or for cutting, since the demand for spare parts is great, the car is still one of the very stolen models.

On Prado, not only the frame corrodes, the body is also subject to this scourge. Outside, everything is often fine, but under the false doors, in the places under the arches, in the places where the fastening clips are located, corrosion on city cars is already making its way through the metal with might and main. Alas, many owners ignore the first manifestations, and after a few years the damage can become irreversible.

Outside, at the same time, everything is not so bad: corrosion is clearly visible only on the rear door, sometimes it crawls out from under the plastic of the sills or linings and arch extensions. No less problems await those who buy old-fashioned anti-root cars, with bitumen and cannon fat, cars from the hinterland, counting on the best condition of the body. In fact, such a barrier protection does not interfere with the development of corrosion that has already begun, and dust may appear under the bitumen layer. In general, you need to pay close attention to the condition of the body, especially on cars from the Emirates.

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The rest of the problems are surprisingly few. Bouncing in the doors is either a lining, or a limiter, or a backlash of the hinges is manifested. The tubes of the air conditioner and the condenser are actively corroding - the alloy is not very successful, it often needs to be changed by the age of five or six. The main radiator also corrodes and needs to be replaced regularly. Moreover, it is dangerous to wash it, the design is too flimsy, it may not withstand the pressure of water from the Karcher. The trapezoid of wipers is also far from eternal, even not cars of the last years of production can fall apart. The chrome of the radiator grille, mirror covers and wheel rims does not last even a year in Moscow, just part with it with peace of mind in advance.

The windshield on the Prado is a consumable, easily overwritten, easily broken. Interior problems, in addition to general pollution and poor dry cleaning, can be counted on one hand. Of the little things, the third row of seats is almost always absent, it is very inconvenient to store, it is simply removed and ... lost.

The biggest problem is perhaps the climate system. If it starts to wiggle the drives noisily and jerkily, then pay attention to the condition of the mixing valve gearmotor. The contact tracks are wiped in it, the brushes are erased due to the drying of the lubricant. If disassembled and lubricated in time, it can still work for a very long time, but if not, then the price of a new part is about 5 thousand rubles. You do not need to remove the panel, but you will have to disassemble a lot. The resource of the heater motor is moderate, it lasts for about five to eight years, but replacement of brushes and restoration of bearings often helps.

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Steering noises and knocks are usually associated with a broken steering column, its problems are quite varied, but most often the universal joint crosses or elastic bushing are broken. Repair price - from a couple of thousand rubles to more than fifty, it all depends on the imagination and greed of the service. The most lazy and greedy do not bother with repairs, they offer to change it to a "contract" one (in fact, the part has no contract, it is just from disassembly or from a stolen car), at a price of 30-40 thousand.

But there are no problems with the multimedia system, except that it is many times simpler here than on any European classmate, and can literally do nothing. There is a rear-view camera, but those who have tried it argue that it would be better if it was not. You can still use it during daylight hours, but at night the picture reminds of low-budget horror films. "Non-native" cameras of varying degrees of sophistication are found on TLC Prado almost more often than "native" ones.

Electrical and electronics

The main problem, oddly enough, is the ease of maintenance of this subsystem of the machine. In the most remote village, there is a guy who will deal with breakdowns without scanners and other things. One problem: along the way, it will often create a lot of problems due to its low qualifications. Three or four blocks of collective farm xenon, five signaling devices, four sets of acoustics wiring - these are all the everyday services that restore the old Pradykas. People who drove them before did not fool themselves: it rides, and it is good, it shines - so generally excellent. Unfortunately, "kolkhoz-style" is always somewhere close to Prado, you should be ready for this.

In general, in terms of the electrical part, everything is not bad. Is that the voltage regulator here is a consumable, which, on average, should be changed every three years. It is affordable for the price, but when half dead, the battery will fail, and the generator can be ruined.

Electrical problems also concern the suspension: if there are TEMS adjustable shock absorbers, their wiring may fail, and it is even repaired. The shock absorbers themselves are also repaired, but less often, they often install a non-original. The compressor also refers to the "consumption" on cars with rear "pneuma", even with air intake from the passenger compartment, its resource is very limited, usually it is enough for 150-200 thousand kilometers when driving on asphalt, and if the car drives on the ground, then the resource is lower - every five. Sometimes its sensors on the rear axle also fail. Bursting cylinders are clearly related to the problems of the suspension itself, but they are also inexpensive, about 8-9 thousand rubles. Yes, this is not for you.

Few electronic problems arise in the engine compartment: mainly, these are “blooming” of connectors and sensors of gasoline engines. But the breakdown of the ignition lock, albeit not entirely "electrical" in fact, is very curious and, moreover, often occurs. The shaft bursts between the lock and the contact group of the lock. They are trying to repair it, boil it with argon, seal it up with cold welding, or simply change it - the parts are already on sale. If you meet the non-standard Start button on the panel, you should know that there is already someone "collective farm" with might and main.

Suspension, brakes and steering

All three nodes require increased attention. The suspension is very reliable, unless you forget that it needs to be properly maintained. There are torn ball joints, and silent blocks torn into the trash, and burst springs ...

As you already understood from the last part of the article, you should not be particularly afraid of pneuma: 30 thousand rubles for a pump and 8 thousand rubles for each of the air bags is not too much payment for an extra 4 cm of rear clearance and comfort. Moreover, the system serves with some care for a long time, if you do not allow dirty air into the compressor and take care of the cylinders, then hundreds of thousands can pass, especially if you do not abuse primers with dust. TEMS shocks are expensive, but for such a tall and narrow vehicle, this is a good way to provide decent road handling while maintaining comfort. Again, well worth the investment. Often, a more advanced version of the shock absorber with the TLC 150 is installed: you just need to install a different support.

It is difficult to say about the suspension resource in general: on good asphalt it is huge, but such cars are not bought for smooth roads at all, and often the suspension is enough for six months of good "breaks" on dead asphalt. Moreover, a passenger car from such speeds and roads would have long ago fallen off the subframes, and on the TLC you just need to change the ball and rubber bands of the levers.

Of the weak points, wheel bearings can be distinguished, they are not particularly tight, after overcoming the fords they often begin to whistle, and fine dust penetrates through all the seals. And on good roads and in warm regions, the resource, again, is very large.

The brakes are smartly designed, easy to change pads and the fact that discs and pads are killed regularly. The car is heavy, the brakes are small - it's easy to draw a conclusion. Discs drive quite often due to their high temperature. It is very rare for the ABS unit to fail. But errors in the stabilization system are often associated with errors in the steering position sensor: they forget to set it "to zero" after the procedure for adjusting the camber and toe-in of the wheels.

The steering is very reliable, except that the resource of the rods and tips is small, and the steering column is a bit of a hassle, as I already wrote about above. On off-road vehicles, it is worth paying attention to the rail fastening. Often the backlash of the rack itself is a couple of centimeters - of course, this has a negative effect on the steering accuracy and on the state of its hydraulics.

Transmission

Rear propeller shaft cost

original price

29,132 rubles

In general, everything is done very, very reliably. Provided that the driveshafts are injected regularly (if they are injected, of course), the grease is replaced in the axles, and the condition of the CV joint anthers is monitored. All these elements still require regular replacement, but with timely maintenance, serious replacements can be avoided up to a mileage of 150-200 thousand km. The transfer case does its job well, too.

There are zero claims to "automatic machines" and "mechanics". Automatic transmissions require only a timely oil change (every 60 thousand km will be optimal) and accurate operation, without overheating. “Automatic machines” here are mainly of the A 750F series, they have five stages and can hardly be called particularly conservative - they even provide good dynamics and fuel consumption. The algorithms of work are very well tuned: the resource of the gas turbine engine is large, the contamination of the box is weak, the thermal modes are very gentle, and in general the box can travel 200 and 300 thousand kilometers. By the way, this automatic transmission can be found on Mitsubishi Pajero, Suzuki Vitara, and Kia Sorento.

Less often, automatic transmissions of the A 340 / 341E series come across, mainly with a 2.7 2TR-FE engine, but they also installed it with diesel engines and rare gasoline 3.0 engines. This four-step also belongs to the category of "eternal". Perfectly thought-out design, good maintenance schedule. Sometimes, even in inhuman conditions, she still walks and walks in the hundreds of thousands ... And in the device it is very simple and logical.

Motors

The main engines in our market are gasoline "fours" 2.7 series 2TR-FE, V-shaped "sixes" 4.0 1GR-FE and diesels of the 1KD series, most often 1KD-FTE with a capacity of 163-173 hp. With. Less common are 1KZ diesel engines and gasoline engines of older series, mainly on cars from Asia and "designers".

All engines, we must pay tribute, are distinguished by an enviable resource and viability. Subject to at least approximate compliance with the technical regulations, Toyota is capable of "running" hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

The inline "four" 2.7, despite its solid working volume, is perhaps the lowest-resource engine. In addition, he also has several unpleasant congenital traits: a tendency to leaks in the front oil seal, not very successful pipes of the cooling system ... Yes, and on a two-ton machine, the wear of the piston group turns out to be quite large, already by a run of 200-250 thousand kilometers it is often necessary replace the piston rings, and the valve clearance should be monitored constantly. The rest of the engine is surprisingly simple, logical, and well-designed.

If the resource of the chains was still higher than the typical 120-150 thousand kilometers, it could still be among the leaders. The price of an "average" repair is relatively low, and boring is rarely required, and the quality of the cylinder block is very high. Unfortunately, it is often groomed by driving with a "butter oil", repeatedly overheated and barbarously operated on 92nd gasoline or. In such cases, the cylinder head is simply dead, with cracked valve seats and a large annular production.

The more solid 4.0-liter V6 was officially on sale with us, and this is a really good choice for a car. A resource of 300 thousand for 1GR -FE is quite typical, and then everything is limited by the condition of the attachments and the age of the power and cooling system. With good care, a mileage of half a million kilometers is quite achievable.

Problems? Leaks, unsuccessful crankcase ventilation system, throttle contamination and attachment failures, low resource of lambda probes. On the earliest engines, there was also a breakdown of the cylinder head gasket with the loss of antifreeze, but now the probability of meeting a car with an unresolved problem is small. But with the consequences of overheating - it is very possible. If you change the oil often, pour good oil, do not overheat, adjust the valve clearance in time, then the engine will show itself perfectly.

Diesel engines 3.0 were also sold officially and are also very good, though not for the provinces, but only for cities with good fuel quality. 1KD -FTE really does not like sulfurous diesel fuel, low-sulfur without lubrication, with water and frozen. If the fuel is "not very good", then the resource of the cylinder head, injectors and the fuel pump will be too small to recoup the increased purchase costs. And EGR is also extremely capricious here. On average, injectors are enough for 120-150 thousand kilometers, at best for 200-250, all other components require frequent checks.

The situation is slightly improved by the installation of a heating system for the tank, fuel line and filters, an extra water separator and a fine filter. In general, among traditional Prado buyers, the motor has gained a reputation for not being particularly reliable, although in fact the problem is in the style of service, and not the motor itself.

The most powerful version of the 173 hp engine. With. It also distinguished itself by cracks in the pistons and a small resource of the turbine, this already looks like an outright overkill for forcing and a manufacturer's miscalculation. Fortunately, there are very few such cars, these are only European copies from 2007. But it is worth showing vigilance, especially since if the nozzle "pours", then cracks appear on motors with less forcing. To begin with, the compression in this cylinder goes away a little - at this moment you can notice the problem in time and fix it, until you need to bore and replace the entire piston group.

Summary

In general, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 is a really reliable car. It is very resourceful, and at the same time its design is surprisingly logical and simple. Spare parts do not bear “extra charges for the second repair”, as is customary with European brands, no double surcharges for repair sizes and repair kits, and consumables are also cheap.

In addition, the Toyota maintenance regulations are spelled out up to completely unrealistic runs for European cars of 200-250 thousand km, maintenance is carried out every 10 thousand, and there are no “eternal” oils for Toyota - there are clear indications of the need for periodic replacement. In general, there is a healthy conservatism in everything.

Front fender cost

original price

15 257 rubles

As for corrosion, the car was simply not designed for our conditions - in warm countries, the main consumers of TLC, this is not a problem at all. There, even metal without paint does not rust for years ... In our country, Prado is literally exploited for slaughter, and when buying, first of all, you need to look for a car that was not used by oilmen, builders or a lover of hunting and fishing. It is better to look for a car from an area where there are good official and not very Toyota services, because cars "from the regions" are often in such a surprisingly "well-groomed" state that the expediency of restoration is not always obvious. There is nothing to be done, like all simple and "indestructible" (besides, status cars!) Prado attracts a very special type of owners.

The first generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado appeared in 1987. Its important advantage is its high cross-country ability with the comfort of a passenger car. However, among Russian motorists, the following three generations of prado were almost equally spread: the so-called 90th, 120th and 150th. Each of these models has its own advantages and disadvantages, which are revealed only after purchasing a car. In such a situation, the experience of other motorists can be very useful and help to evaluate the prado properly. Let's talk about each generation in more detail.

Old prado as it is

The 90th Prado is the second generation of the model and has been produced since 1996. Its appearance already possesses the general trends inherent in the design of many SUVs of those years, including the usual land cruiser and patrol. By the way, the land cruiser prado and the land cruiser have nothing in common, except for the name, since the prado was created on a completely different platform, and the additional words "land cruiser" were specially introduced exclusively for the European market. But back to the consideration of the car.

The interior of the toyota prado, according to drivers, has the following advantages:

• first of all, it is its size. The salon is really spacious, although it has not lost its main purpose - to provide the comfort of passengers;
• the owners speak well of the driver's seat. Firstly, it does not overload the back during long trips, and secondly, it guarantees excellent visibility due to its high landing;
• the informative dashboard also earned praise from our compatriots;
• motorists also appreciate the fact that the interior is rich in various niches, drawers and other recesses for small things.
• all drivers, without exception, recognize the high quality of technical devices, with which the Prado 90 is literally stuffed.
• we should separately dwell on the issue of transforming the rear seats. Motorists admit that the second and third rows are folded quickly and conveniently, but there is one drawback: the mechanism for folding the seats wears out very quickly, and therefore requires periodic replacement.

Cruiser Prado 90 is available with the following units:

• diesel 125-horsepower engine with a volume of 3 liters;
• the same engine, but more powerful - 163 hp;
• a gasoline engine with a volume of 2.7 liters and a capacity of 150 hp;
• finally, a 178-horsepower 3.4-liter engine.

Of all these units, the most widespread in our country are a 163-horsepower diesel engine and a 3.4-liter gasoline unit. The first has advantages in the form:

1. sufficient power reserve for such a car;
2. relatively low consumption of 11 liters in the combined cycle;
3. incredible headroom;
4. unpretentiousness in service.

As for the gasoline engine, its advantages include practically the same features, except that the consumption here is slightly higher: 18 liters in the city and 13 liters on the highway.

Directly in motion, the car is distinguished by tight steering, average noise isolation and decent suspension stiffness. In general, if we are talking about the controllability of the Prado, then this parameter leaves very conflicting opinions among the owners, since the front independent suspension is perfectly capable of active maneuvers, but the rear one is significantly lagging behind in this regard.

Regarding possible problems and maintenance, motorists note that Toyota Prado has only two of the most vulnerable and problematic areas:

• Front gearbox, which simply develops itself if the mileage is large enough;
• The steering rack, most likely, requires repair due to the impact of domestic roads.

Drivers say that a complete replacement of these two parts costs approximately $ 3,000, and therefore consider this a significant drawback of the car. For the rest, servicing the Prado does not entail serious costs. The estimated cost of this "iron horse" on the market is about 600 thousand rubles. Experience has shown that the price of a car has been established quite adequate and fully consistent with its capabilities.

But there is also the 120th Prado

The new generation of Toyota Cruiser Prado, the third in a row, is significantly different from its predecessor, and this is striking already upon external examination. The assessment of the exterior by all owners is carried out in different ways: someone liked the new Prado, but someone still preferred the old one. Here, as they say, it's a matter of taste.

The only thing that must be taken into account is the susceptibility of the model 120 to early corrosion, although this happens in very small and most vulnerable parts of the body.

• high quality materials. There are absolutely no creaks, noises, rattles in the cabin. In addition, the interior trim is prone to quick cleaning in case of contamination, which is certainly a plus of the car;
• the prado heating system and the climate received good reviews, which provide comfortable warmth in harsh winter conditions and pleasant coolness in the hot summer season;
• excellent sound insulation. Extraneous sounds, according to drivers, do not distract or irritate even at a speed of 110 km / h.

Among the disadvantages of the cabin, oddly enough, drivers call it excessively high quality, which does not allow using the car for transporting bulky goods on pain of damage to the finish.

Touching upon the question of driving, in the opinion of the owners, first of all, it should be noted the excellent fit of the driver behind the wheel, since driving comfort depends on this factor. Adjusting the front seats allows you to choose a comfortable position for a person of absolutely any build. The only drawback in this matter, motorists consider the lack of memory in the driver's seat.

Visibility also directly depends on the landing. As experienced owners say, in this regard, the 120th Prado can give odds to many SUVs, since its design does not block the driver's view, and huge side mirrors are a serious advantage.

However, many motorists warn:

The most comfortable and safe speed on the Prado 120 is 100-110 km / h.

At the same time, you should slow down when entering corners, since the car has a high center of gravity and heels heavily during maneuvers. You can, of course, meet reckless drivers who accelerate the 120th Prado to 140-150 km / h, but you just need to understand one thing: the car, in principle, is not designed for such a speed. Its purpose is comfort.

By the way, the prado provides this very comfort while driving at a really high level. The car is endowed with several suspension modes, allowing either not to feel any nuances of the road surface at all, or to harden the suspension, but get more stability.

As for the engines, for the 120th Prado, as many as 6 engines of various sizes and powers are available (2 diesel and 4 gasoline):

• Inline 4-cylinder petrol, 2.7 liters 163 "horses".
• Inline 4-cylinder petrol, 2.7 liters, 150 hp
• V-shaped 6-cylinder gasoline engine, 3.4 liters
• V-shaped six-cylinder petrol engine, 4 liters, 249 hp
• 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, 3 liters, 173 hp
• 4-cylinder diesel engine, 3 liters, 95 hp

But most of all, our motorists appreciate the solid 4-liter 249-horsepower gasoline unit, while maintaining the fuel consumption of the Prado Land Cruiser at the level of 12-12.5 liters per hundred kilometers in the combined cycle. Its only drawback is that leaks in the front crankshaft oil seals can occur.

In principle, experience has shown that, regardless of the engine, the car behaves very decently on the road, always leaving seemingly endless reserves of traction. The motor allows the Prado to move quite briskly, to get under way, and at the same time is very unpretentious to fuel: even 92 gasoline suits it, only drivers advise to be more careful about the quality of such fuel. The owners did not notice any serious problems with the operation of gasoline engines - only in an engine with 4.0 liters of volume, leaks of the front crankshaft oil seals can occur.

As in the case of the 90 Prado, this generation does not require serious maintenance costs. The service interval is not as large as we would like, the car owners say, but meanwhile, it needs service much less often: the car is reliable, of high quality and durable. In addition, according to the drivers, the price is very acceptable for Toyota Prado: it does not exceed 1,500.00 rubles.

The newest Prado

The 150th Prado has been produced not so long ago, only since 2010. During this time, however, a sufficient number of reviews and opinions about him have accumulated. For the convenience of acquaintance with them, we present the most characteristic features of the new Prado.

So, drivers refer to the unconditional advantages of the car:

1. Solid, purely masculine appearance;
2. High build quality of the car and the strength of its structure;
3. The spaciousness of the cabin, its comfort, convenience. This, as the owners say, is facilitated by excellent electrically adjustable seats and their heating;
4. Motorists also praise the large luggage compartment with a built-in socket;
5. Among the advantages of the equipment, circular parking sensors and a rear-view camera stand out;
6. Adaptive head optics in combination with excellent xenon - this is, say our compatriots, the most reasonable technological solution in the 150th Prado.

All engines of the new generation of the car, without exception, received positive characteristics, namely:

• petrol 2.7-liter unit with 163 hp power;
• 4-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 282 hp;
• 3-liter 173-horsepower turbodiesel.

Diesel and a powerful petrol engine are combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a 2.7-liter engine with mechanics.

None of the units drew any significant criticism from the owners. The reliability and unpretentiousness of the engines is noted.

However, the new Prado also has a number of disadvantages:

1. first of all, drivers criticize the quality of the painting. Too thin a layer of coating is applied to the car, as a result of which it is scratched even from the lightest touch of branches;
2. compared to the previous generation, motorists say, it has a very uncomfortable, narrow and hard driver's seat, which is simply not suitable for long journeys;
3. in addition to the stiffness of the seats, the stiffness of the suspension is also distinguished. Motorists find this unacceptable for a luxury SUV;
4. according to some drivers, the off-road qualities of this car are too embellished. In fact, its place is exclusively in the city and nowhere else.

As you can see, this prado has much more contradictions than the two previous ones. Our compatriots think the car is good, but they are embarrassed in the 150th Toyota Land Cruiser Prado price: up to 2,500,000 rubles for a new car. For that kind of money, they say, you want to have a car with fewer drawbacks.

Conclusion

Despite all the shortcomings of the new generation Land Cruiser Prado, it is clear that Toyota's concert has accomplished the impossible - it has managed to raise the bar for mid-size SUVs to unprecedented heights. The Japanese responsibly approached the solution of technical problems, bringing most of the ideas to their logical conclusion. And we are confident that the above insight article, based on feedback from the owners, will allow you to make the right choice in the world of SUVs.

This article will focus on comparing the SUVs of the Japanese company Toyota. Thus, it will be necessary to answer the question which is better: Land Cruiser Prado 150 go Land Cruiser 200?

Appearance - Prado or Land Cruiser?

In 2009, a ready-made version of the Prado 150 SUV was presented at an exhibition in China. Then, for seven years, at factories in Japan, it was refined, modified, polished. In 2013, a modern, restyled version was presented. The body length is 4760 mm, the width is 1885.

As for the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 SUV, its brutal design is in fact a legacy of the 100 version, which successfully debuted in 1997. The model turned out to be reliable, with high cross-country ability, with good driving characteristics for this standard size of SUVs, it is not surprising that it was actively sold all over the world, and brought a decent income to Toyota. And it was decided to develop the success with the model 200, which debuted in 2007. Four years later, the first, light restyling followed, and in 2015 the actual restyled version with unusual compilations of the radiator grille and headlights was released. The body length of the "two-hundredth" is 4760 mm, width - 1970 mm.

Salon - Land Cruiser Prado or Land Cruiser 200?

The interior space of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 retains the family features, while at the same time, changes are constantly being made in connection with modern trends. Because of which, the layout of the organs on the front panel was even re-arranged. Where the washer of the new Multi-Terrain Select adaptive system catches the eye. The seats are fairly simple and only moderately comfortable.

The main emphasis that Toyota engineers tried to bring to the Land Cruiser 200 car is that it looks expensive and graceful both externally and internally. This is reflected in the eye-pleasing neon lighting of the passenger compartment, as well as in the use of regular geometric shapes to ennoble the dashboard. After restyling in 2015, the ergonomics and build quality have improved significantly, a modern multimedia system of a new generation has appeared, the seats have become a little more comfortable, however, they are still not the best in terms of comfort. It can be recalled that alteration of seats "for Mercedes" is in good demand, and many Russian Toyota dealers began to actively promote this direction.

Land Cruiser 200 can track road markings, automatically switch from high beam to low beam and vice versa; since 2015, driver fatigue control, road sign recognition, active cruise control, frontal collision warning system with automatic braking have been added.

Trunk volume Prado or Land Cruiser

Luggage compartment of the Land Cruiser Prado 150 in 5-seater version

The boot capacity of the compared vehicles is also different. Thus, the Land Cruiser Prado 150 can be purchased with a luggage compartment volume that varies from 600 to 1900 liters in a five-seater version. And if we are talking about an SUV, which can simultaneously accommodate 7 people, then the volume range is from 100 to 1800 liters.

Luggage compartment of Land Cruiser 200 in 5-seater version

In the Land Cruiser 200, the luggage compartment declared by the manufacturer is 259 liters in the seven-seater version, 700 liters in the five-seater version and 1431 liters with the middle and rear rows of seats folded down.

Engine - Test drive Land Cruiser

In Russia, the Land Cruiser Prado 150 is sold with 3 engine options:

As expected, the best dynamic qualities are demonstrated by a 4-liter gasoline engine. For example, acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h takes 8.8 seconds - 5 seconds faster than with the 2.7-liter engine, but it is also the most voracious. In terms of speed characteristics, the 2.8-liter turbodiesel only slightly outperforms its 2.7-liter gasoline relatives, despite slightly more power and significantly higher torque, and it is also much noisier. But with him "Prado" goes much better off-road, which is quite important for this model.

As for the transmission, for buyers of Land Cruiser 150 from Russia, a 5-speed manual transmission is possible only in combination with a basic 2.7-liter gasoline engine, it can also be aggregated with a 6-speed automatic, which is standard for all other options. ...

Excellent cross-country ability is provided by the following set: a steel spar frame, continuous rear axle, permanent all-wheel drive with a lowering range and locks for the center and rear axle differentials, plus the new Multi-Terrain Select system for adapting to various driving conditions and the Crawl Control off-road cruise control and dr.

When compared with the Prado, the higher-class "Dvuhsotka" has less choice in terms of options, but the engines themselves are only V8 and, naturally, more powerful.

1. Petrol unit 1UR-FE with a volume of 4.6 liters and a power of 309 hp. at 5500 rpm, torque 439 Nm at 3400 rpm
2. Diesel turbo engine 1VD-FTV with a volume of 4.5 liters and a power of 249 hp. at 2800–3600 rpm, torque 650 Nm at 1600–2600 rpm

It is worth noting that with a gasoline engine, the Land Cruiser 200 is more interesting in terms of driving parameters and combination with an automatic transmission, but the diesel is noticeably more high-torque and more economical. By the way, the main fuel tank has a volume of 93 liters, and an additional 45 liters can be installed for an additional charge. The gearbox is exclusively a 6-speed automatic.

Four-wheel drive on the Land Cruiser 200 with a Torsen center differential integrated into the transfer case, it divides the torque in a ratio from 40:60 to 50:50 - if necessary. There is also a system for adapting to various driving conditions Multi-Terrain Select and off-road cruise control Crawl Control, in addition to a forced interaxle lock, a range multiplier, but a rear differential lock is not provided even for an extra charge.

Prices - Test Drive Cruiser Prado

The cost of various Land Cruiser car models directly depends on the selected configuration, as well as the package of additional options. At the moment, the basic Land Cruiser 150 Classic with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine and a manual transmission can be purchased at dealerships at a price of 1 million 939 thousand rubles. The version with "automatic" also comes in the more expensive Standard configuration, and costs from 2 million 614 thousand rubles. The cost range of basic options for 4-liter Prado is from 3 million 156 thousand rubles to 3 million 848 thousand rubles. Turbodiesel cars cost in the range - from 2 million 915 thousand rubles to 3 million 601 thousand rubles (excluding additional options).

How the top-end Lux ​​equipment will differ from the basic Classic: Starting the engine with a button (key card), Leather interior, Power front seats with storing parameters at the driver's seat, Climate control (and not just air conditioning), Sunroof, Rear view camera, Blind spot monitoring system, OEM premium audio system with CD and MP3 support, OEM navigation system, Cruise control (passive), OEM parking sensors, Heated mirrors, Heated seats and steering wheel, Xenon headlights, Light and rain sensors, Folding rear seat, Phone preparation (hands free / bluetooth), Adjustable ground clearance, Rear differential lock, Hill start assist, Downhill assist, Turn Assist (reducing turning radius by braking the "inner" rear wheel), Multi-terrain system Select, Tire pressure sensor, Alloy wheels, etc.

It is now possible to buy a gasoline Land Cruiser 200 in the range of base prices from 3 million 983 thousand rubles to 5 million 234 thousand rubles, diesel - from 4 million 126 thousand rubles to 5 million 365 thousand rubles.

How the top-end Executive equipment will differ from the basic Comfort: Leather interior, Power front seats with memory for the driver's seat, Seat ventilation, Sunroof, Rearview camera, OEM premium audio system with CD and MP3 support, OEM navigation system, Adaptive cruise control (instead of passive), Heated mirrors, Heated seats, Fog lights, Blind spot monitoring system, Power trunk, Telephone preparation (hands free / bluetooth), Adjustable ground clearance.

Both Toyota Land Cruisers, the 200 model and the Prado 150, are distinctive off-road vehicles - they don't feel very good on the pavement (compared to newfangled crossovers), but they do well on bumpy roads and off-road terrain. In addition, both are distinguished by excellent reliability. The Prado is smaller, much more lively in terms of driving performance and much more affordable. But "Dvuhsotka" takes higher comfort and status. Both models are highly liquid in the secondary market. And what is better to choose from this pair - decide for yourself, I hope my small comparison of a number of parameters turned out to be at least a little useful. Happy purchases!

05.11.2016

Toyota Land cruiser prado) - legendary, the dream of many motorists. Potential buyers of this car are attracted not only by the cross-country ability and its brutal appearance, but, of course, by its impeccable reputation. The 120th Prado is the most popular of all Land Cruiser modifications; it is even more popular than the new 150th. And all because true connoisseurs of the model consider this car the most successful in the history of the model. For some it is a faithful friend and helper, for others it is a confirmation of status, they write about the 120th that it almost does not break, and the key word is “ nearly". In addition, many Pradiks already have a run well over a hundred, and unpleasant surprises await the new owner at this run, but we will now figure out which ones.

A bit of history:

The first generation of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was presented in 1987, its important advantages were high cross-country ability with comfort worthy of a passenger car. This model was offered in a three- and five-door body, with gasoline and diesel engines. This generation of cars was produced for nine years and had the index "70". The second generation, which received the index "90 » , was introduced in 1996, it was the first car of the family, equipped with independent front suspension. Prado, with an index of 120, began to be produced in 2002, the car was built on the same platform as its predecessor, and, traditionally, it was offered in two versions - in a three- and five-door body.

For those times, the equipment and comfort were simply revolutionary. It was the first machine in the world to feature a hill climb assist system that assists in starting up on slippery roads and prevents side-slip. In addition to this system, the car is equipped with a number of electronic systems and assistants responsible for safety and comfort. In 2005, a slight restyling was carried out, while the appearance almost did not change, but the list of modifications has significantly expanded. The third generation of the car lasted until 2009. In 2009, as part of the Frankfurt Auto Show, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 (fourth generation) debuted . The car was built on an improved platform of the previous generation.

Problem spots Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

The paintwork, as on most Japanese cars, is very soft, besides, the anti-corrosion treatment of the body is not the best. All this leads to the rapid appearance of corrosion at all welding points of the frame. Outside, the rear doors, sills and wheel arches require special attention. Ginger disease spreads most quickly on cars imported from the Emirates. If there is a spare wheel on the rear door, check the door for slack. If, when driving over irregularities, bounce is heard in the doors, most likely the reason is in the plastic linings or backlash of the hinges. The chrome body elements of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are very afraid of reagents and grow cloudy in the first years of operation, and then begin to climb.

Power units.

Weaknesses of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 chassis

The front suspension of the SUV is independent, the rear is dependent, spring-loaded, continuous axle. This model can be equipped with both conventional and more comfortable air suspension. Depending on the operating conditions, pneumatic bellows live 120-150 thousand km, a new one will cost from 150 to 300 cu. The pneumocompressor takes care of 180-200 thousand km, for a new one they ask for about $ 300. The body position sensor lives 100-130 thousand km (if the sensor fails, the car will always be in the upper position), replacing the sensor will cost $ 500. Shock absorbers have a very long service life and can last more than 200,000 km.

Ball joints serve 150-180 thousand km, replacement is quite expensive, since they are changed together with the lower arm. Replacing the stabilizer struts is required every 80-100 thousand km. Hub bearings have to be changed quite often, every 50-80 thousand km. Also, the steering rack requires close attention. On 5-7-year-old Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, you can notice a skew of the car on the left side; to fix the problem, you need to swap the springs or replace them with new ones. I would like to note that the cost of suspension parts is not more expensive than that of other manufacturers, but they have a greater resource. After 5-6 years of operation, the braking characteristics deteriorate, the so-called "cotton pedal", unfortunately, this problem cannot be cured by standard methods. The calipers and guides can sour and wedge, therefore, at each maintenance, they must be lubricated.

Outcome:

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120, in most cases, is operated for slaughter, so it is not recommended to buy a car from hunters, fishermen and off-road enthusiasts. It is better to give preference to a car that was operated in a metropolis, since cars from the regions, as a rule, are not in the best condition. Buying a car operated in a big city significantly reduces the risk that the previous owner served the car in an unofficial service center and refueled with low-quality fuel. Pay as much attention as possible to the diagnosis of the car before buying, since cars that are not killed attract a special type of owners.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

Best regards, editors AutoAvenu

Reading 5 min. Views 586 Published on July 27, 2016

The model of a full-fledged off-road vehicle 120 received the fame of one of the most indestructible cars in the territory of the Russian Federation. Rumors of reliability passed from mouth to mouth between motorists. So the army of fans of this SUV model grew. In Russia, both official copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV and those imported by gray dealers, and even second-hand right-hand drive vehicles from Japan, were successfully sold. In this article, we'll show you how to choose the right Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV.

To date, the cost of a used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 is comparable to the price of a new Lada Vesta car. However, this SUV model, even in a used condition, offers much more comfort and confidence in driving. But the first copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV were released back in 2002 - 14 years ago. This generation of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV was produced for 7 years until 2009. In the secondary automotive market in Russia, you can find copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV with various gasoline and turbodiesel engines. The simplest turbodiesel produces just over 100 horsepower. The most powerful 4.0-liter V6 petrol engine produces about 250 horsepower. You can also find used copies of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUVs, both with five-seater and seven-seater salons.

Body inspection Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

In fact, the frame structure gives a lot of trouble to owners of used copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV. The frame itself rusts much faster than the body. The first traces of rust appear on the weld points and body frame holes. If a used copy of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV was operated in Moscow or St. Petersburg, then its frame rusts much faster from salts and chemicals. It can even crack. Remember that replacing the frame on an SUV is very difficult due to the fact that it is numbered. The traffic police department in the Russian Federation agrees to rewrite the body frame number only for a bribe. Due to the fact that the vin code was on a plate that was attached to the body with rivets that could be purchased at auto parts stores, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 became very popular with car thieves. After all, it was always possible to replace an old Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 with a stolen copy, simply by breaking the wine code. Also, the frame number was often not indicated in the TCP. This made it much easier for the hijackers to deal with Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 cars. Recently, law enforcement agencies have taken up this business well. Therefore, old copies of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV go either for disassembly or for Kazakhstan.

On the body, traces of corrosion often appear on the tailgate, under the plastic moldings on the body linings, and also under the wheel arch extensions.

The interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 received a lot of options that were not previously installed in SUVs.

Interior inspection Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

Too often, owners of used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUVs remove the third row of seats that get in the way when transporting cargo in the trunk. Then they just lost that back row of seats and resold the car without it. The main problem in the cabin is the climate system. The fastest in it is the gear motor of the mixing valves. The cost of the new gearmotor is 5,000 rubles. The heater motor of the interior stove has a resource of 8 years. A knock on the steering wheel is usually associated with a broken steering column. Another reason for knocking may be a broken universal joint cross or an elastic bushing. It can cost up to 40,000 rubles to repair a knock on the steering wheel.

Inspection of the chassis of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

The suspensions on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV are considered very reliable. However, they are demanding for regular maintenance. In the front suspension without maintenance, it can easily pull out the ball joint, or the spring will simply burst. If the air suspension is installed on a used copy, then repairing it will not be too expensive. The pneumatic system pump costs 30,000 rubles, one air bag is estimated at 8,000 rubles. The rubber bands and silent blocks of the suspension of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120 SUV are often enough for no more than six months if it is operated in the outback on unpaved roads. In the brake system, you will have to change brake pads and discs quite often. The car itself is heavy and the brakes are small.

Inspection of transmission and engine Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 120

In order for the transmission of 120 off-road vehicles to serve for a long time, it will often be necessary to inject the driveshafts. Then they will need to be replaced every 200,000 kilometers. In an automatic transmission, it is necessary to change the transmission oil every 60 thousand kilometers. The resource of such a machine is up to 300 thousand kilometers. The most popular engine is the 2.7 liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine. This engine and other gasoline and diesel engines are considered reliable and have a long service life. However, owners need to regularly and promptly service the motor.