Prado engine 150 diesel 3.0 marking. In the shadow of the "big brother": we select and service a used Land Cruiser Prado. Why Prado is better than Pajero

It all started in the middle of the twentieth century, after the Second World War, when Japanese designers created a prototype of a utility passenger SUV, based on the Jeep model, which was full of American occupation forces. However, they did not see other worthwhile samples, except that the Soviet GAZ-67 accidentally turned up. Therefore, it is not surprising that their first-born was called Toyota Jeep (internal index - BJ). It is clear that in this form, suitable only for soldiers not spoiled by comfort, he did not have much success - the Americans had their own good cars, and the Japanese imperial army, which had previously been the main customer of all technical innovations, completely ceased to exist. Therefore, the bet was made on the foreign markets of neighbors, especially with the same left-hand traffic, experiencing a great need for new technology after the military devastation. And the already proven platform was modernized, significantly reworking the design, increasing comfort and generally adapting it for civilian use. So in 1956, the already legendary Toyota Land Cruiser model was born (it was a series with an internal index of 20 - and the very original BJ is actually referred to the 10th). The solutions laid down at that time turned out to be so successful that, with minor changes, they lasted on the assembly line for almost 30 years!

During this time, the number of cars on the roads has grown many times over, and the city streets themselves have greatly increased - it became more and more difficult to drive full-fledged SUVs, many began to abandon such toys. In order not to lose the market and thousands of loyal fans, in October 1985, a pair of the large Land Cruiser 70 began to produce its “little brother” - the Land Cruiser Light (the internal index of the LJ71G model additionally emphasized kinship). The main difference between the youngest was positioning as an urban station wagon. It had a spring front suspension, which markedly improved ride comfort and handling, and some loss of off-road performance remained virtually unaddressed. The piggy bank of the new concept was perfectly replenished with a light and economical turbodiesel with a capacity of 84 hp. and a working volume of 2.4 liters.

But still, such solutions were not enough and, by the standards of Toyota, sales were small. Therefore, by April 1990, a major upgrade was carried out, and buyers received a completely new design and "normal" layout - the car finally had four side doors! Such changes were considered worthy of the status of a new model, which became known as the now familiar Land Cruiser Prado. From now on, it was a car for outdoor activities, because as many as seven people were freely accommodated on three rows of seats, and still a powerful frame and all-wheel drive made it possible to look down on cars in their attempts to overcome the “last mile” to their favorite vacation spot.

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First generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (1990–1996)

Since then, a quarter of a century has passed, but Prado has not lost its qualities at all, although in the mid-1990s it had to endure a severe battle for the wallets of buyers with the “countryman” Mitsubishi Pajero. Buyers primarily benefited from this competition, forcing rivals to constantly upgrade their products. From the point of view of a prudent buyer, the third generation Prado with an index of 120, produced from 2002 to 2009, is now of the greatest interest. The current, fourth generation with an index of 150 is made on the basis of the 120th and differs from it in principle only in a more modern finish, electronic filling and, alas, a higher price. Taking into account the fact that in our country they can ask for up to 1.7 million rubles for oldies from the latest batches in a good configuration, many people tend to choose the third generation in this price niche - fortunately, there is already an interesting choice of engines in it , body types and transmissions. Prado's closest relatives are the Hilux Surf/4Runner family, which share the same platform.

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The second generation of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado_(VZJ95R), produced in 1996-1999

Aces up your sleeve

The main trump card of Prado of the 2000s is a combination of durability, comfort on the highway and high off-road qualities. In fact, we see a good business-class “rogue” with traditional reliability for a real Toyota, high-quality interior trim and a comfortable fit. The readiness to overcome off-road is genetically incorporated in it - large suspension travels, permanent all-wheel drive with the possibility of locking the center differential and a lower range in the transfer case. A self-locking limited-slip differential was already installed in the rear axle in the basic version, and a forced lock could be installed on request. Such copies on the secondary market are quite rare and when buying them, diagnostics must be approached especially carefully: most likely, the car was used a lot for its intended purpose. In this case, the type of differential can be determined from the official catalog of spare parts. Of the useful electronics, in addition to ABS and the A-TRC active traction control system, paired with the VSC directional stability system, there was also a Downhill Assist Control system - a rare option for those years.

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The third generation Land Cruiser Prado was produced in 2002-2009

On the highway, you should not expect the same handling from Prado as a sedan with a ground clearance of 120 mm - a dependent rear suspension with a continuous beam and a high center of gravity constantly remind you of yourself, although they allow you to move for a long time on terrible off-road. High-profile tires also contribute to the reduction in handling. The situation is slightly better on versions with rear air suspension: changing the clearance and stiffness of the shock-absorbing elements allows you to better control the car at high speed. But even in this case, it is more expedient not to bring it to critical modes, but simply to choose the most comfortable driving mode. Another benefit of this option is the possibility of increasing the exit angle (rear ramp) by raising the body by 4 cm relative to the ground, but it must be remembered that the clearance itself will not change from this, since it is rigidly set by the distance from the ground to the rear axle gearbox ( on standard tires - 220 mm).

In the cabin, as mentioned earlier, ergonomics were on top. Compared to the most famous competitor - Pajero - Prado is noticeably more spacious. The secret is simple - for a frame SUV there is a very low floor level, which allowed the engineers to increase the doorways, so that car owners do not get their feet dirty when getting in or out. And the range of adjustments of the steering column and the driver's seat is quite sufficient even for people of our anthropological type, it's no secret that many people dislike Japanese cars precisely because of the layout of the driver's workplace for short Asians. The rear row of seats is equipped with the ability to adjust the backrest and, if necessary, folds into a flat floor, suitable for overnight stay even in the short 3-door version. In the full-size 7-seat version, the rear folding seats will be convenient for children, who will also be delighted with a good overview, but it is better to put adults in these places only for short trips.

Our realities

Officially, only one version was supplied to the Russian market: a five-door Prado with a V-shaped 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 249 hp. and a working volume of 4 liters, paired with an "automatic". Most of the sold copies were in the maximum configuration R2. Its characteristic features were leather-trimmed seats, steering wheel, transmission and handbrake levers, woodgrain inserts on the instrument panel, full power accessories, including electric drive and heated front seats, cruise control, separate climate control with separate controls for the rear, disc rear brakes, decorative lining on the wheel arches and roof rails. The only thing missing was the navigation system, which was available in versions for the European market. These copies were very expensive initially, and now they are getting cheaper the slowest. Therefore, a stream of used copies from Europe and the Middle East poured into the Russian market. There, the variety of equipment was simply huge, which, coupled with the customs duties then in force, allowed those who wished to become the owner of Prado, sometimes paying up to 50% less money for it. And for off-road fans, for example, it was the only way to get a short-wheelbase diesel version without unnecessary “special stages”.

It would be useful for a buyer in the secondary market to know other subtleties in order to avoid pitfalls when choosing. The main problem when buying Prado is a possible criminal component. This car is very popular among hijackers, and for copies imported into the Russian Federation through "gray" channels, the risks of "curve" customs clearance are added. Due to the large volume of engines, the share of customs payments after crossing the border could exceed half of the total price. Cars from the Middle East, often referred to among car owners as "Arabs", due to the lack of additional anti-corrosion treatment, have a high risk of frame number damage. Let's also mention a common problem - almost without exception, adjusted mileage, since, due to the high reliability of cars, it is quite easy not to notice the discrepancy between the mileage and the age of the car. And it is not uncommon that it is not the previous Russian owners who are to blame for this: often such fraud is in the order of things in southern countries. It is worth considering that for SUVs of this class, as practice shows, annual runs of 40-45 thousand km are more typical than the average 20-25 thousand.

Engines

There were three main engines for Prado - two petrol (4.0 and 2.7 liters) and a diesel 3-liter turbocharged unit. All motors proved to be quite reliable and quite worthy of the brand, but with long-term operation, a few nuances should still be noted.

top motor - 6-cylinder V-shaped petrol 1GR-FE working volume of 4 liters and a power of 249 hp. - due to the large volume and power reserve, it proved to be the most durable and trouble-free unit. The drive of the timing system here is made by a low-noise chain, which is operated without problems for 250-300 thousand km, and with the constant use of only synthetic oils with a change interval of 10 thousand km, it can “run through” all 400 thousand! Adjustment of clearances in the valve mechanism is carried out traditionally for Toyota engines of this generation using replaceable washers, and the overall quality of the parts is such that even at a run of 300 thousand km, the clearances are still within tolerance. Engines up to 2004 were more prone to warping of the cylinder heads due to overheating (often the owners themselves are to blame for this, chronically not washing the cooling radiators clogged with dirt and poplar fluff). Later, this weakness was generally eliminated.

More simple 4-cylinder 2TR-FE 163 hp also proved to be very reliable, but its overall resource is inevitably lower on average, since it is still rather weak for such a heavy car and the driver is forced to “twist” it more to ensure acceptable dynamic qualities. The resource of fuel equipment directly depends on the quality and purity of the gasoline used. With regular refueling at gas stations of reputable brands, the nozzles easily take care of up to 300 thousand km (the cost of a new part is from 12 to 18 thousand rubles), the submersible fuel pump unit with a filter lives about 200 thousand km, and for revision it is necessary to remove the fuel tank, therefore it is recommended to immediately replace the entire module assembly (8-12 thousand rubles). The water pump of the cooling system requires, as a rule, replacement at the turn of 180–200 thousand km. Attached electrical equipment - a starter, a generator, an air conditioning compressor - require intermediate repairs in the region of 250-300 thousand km, but on condition that dirt or water did not get into them when overcoming off-road or when washing the engine compartment ineptly. All these figures are quite typical for Toyota power units in general, and Prado was no exception, and assessing the condition of these components can indirectly help determine the real mileage of the car itself.

But with diesel 1KD-FTV there were more problems. Its power during the modernization process was raised from 163 to 173 hp, but the main generic sores remained unchanged. The first weak link is the timing belt drive. Despite the recommended replacement interval every 120 thousand km, for peace of mind it is better to do this after 100 thousand. In this case, it is recommended to use only original parts (belt and tension roller), because when the belt breaks, the valves inevitably meet with pistons, after which it may be necessary to replace not only the valves, but also the pistons (if the engine was running at high speeds at the time of the break). Yes, and the very choice of this type of drive causes great bewilderment - for a diesel engine this is not a very good solution. Another weak point is the turbocharger assembly itself. In addition to the “traditional” resource of 150–200 thousand km, plastic gears are used in the turbine control unit, the resource of which is highly dependent on the cleanliness of the air channel, which is suitable for the turbine (it is recommended to check with an oil change on a non-new engine). The resource of injectors and high-pressure fuel pumps averages under 200 thousand km (again, when using high-quality fuel). The cost of replacing each nozzle is about 25 thousand rubles, and all 80 thousand can be requested for the repair of a high-pressure pump.

In addition to these power units, there are Prado with gasoline 5VZ-FE (3.4 l, 185 hp). This engine was used on the previous, 90th series and migrated to the next one only for use in the domestic market of Japan. In addition, on cars from the southeastern markets, diesel 1KZ-TE (3 l, 131 hp) and atmospheric 5L-E - (95–105 hp) are very weak for Prado - it is better to bypass them and don't be tempted by the low price.

Which one to take?

Separately, I would like to dwell on the choice of the power unit. Despite the fact that the characteristics of a 3.0-liter turbodiesel look very enticing even against the background of its 4.0-liter gasoline counterpart, it is worth thinking carefully when choosing a used copy with a range of 150 thousand km. The advantages of a diesel engine will be fully felt only by the owner of a fresh car, and the next ones will face the risk of a broken timing belt, expensive repairs of the turbocharging system and fuel equipment, which can completely negate the economic benefits of operating a diesel engine for several years to come. Indeed, despite the high tax from 249 hp, 1GR-FE allows the use of 92nd gasoline, and the cost of diesel fuel in many regions has long exceeded the cost of 95th. How can one not recall the driver's wisdom here: a diesel engine does not save you money, it just lends it. For fans of off-road adventures, the diesel choice is obvious in any case: huge torque on the bottoms is vital there, and for everyday use Prado, a more modest version with a 2.7-liter gasoline may well be considered. Fortunately, its content, with a good choice, will be significantly cheaper.

transmissions

With gearboxes - both mechanical (with a 2.7l engine) and traditional hydraulic machines - there are practically no problems provided that the oil is changed regularly (it is recommended to do this after 100 thousand km, but under severe operating conditions it is advisable to halve the interval). Even on the oldest copies of 2002-2003 release, there are isolated cases of breakdowns. In 2005, during the next restyling, the 4-speed "automatic" was replaced by a 5-speed one.

In the transfer case, the electric drive of the center differential lock can deliver problems, and again due to the use of plastic parts in it. The price of a new assembly assembly can reach 25 thousand rubles, but the craftsmen have learned how to restore this assembly at a reasonable price. Oil seals of transmission units, anthers of CV joints, hub bearings during operation on the highway easily nurse up to 200-250 thousand km. Other suspension parts have a similar resource - levers, ball joints, tie rods, shock absorber struts, even parts of anti-roll bars can last up to 150 thousand km! Traditionally, Toyota's weaker point is the steering shaft assembly, its connections can indicate a noticeable backlash by 120-150 thousand kilometers, although this happens more often after 7-8 years of operation - apparently, the lubricant dries up in moving joints.

Another victim of age is brakes. If you are experiencing problems with braking performance, the first thing to check is the mobility of the pistons in the brake cylinders and the guide pins in the calipers. You can save yourself from piston corrosion by regularly changing the brake fluid at least once every two years (for cars older than six years, it is recommended to do this every year), and inspect and service the calipers themselves when replacing the pads. Possible souring of the parking brake cables is also a relic of the times: the replacement itself is not difficult, the cost of work and parts does not exceed 2-3 thousand rubles.

Separately, it is worth noting the issues of operation of the air suspension. The air bags themselves, unlike the products of eminent German competitors, have a resource of 200–250 thousand km, but require constant attention, because if the tightness is lost, their booster pump starts to work constantly and quickly fails - it is not designed for continuous operation. A little more problems are caused by the wiring to the body position sensor and shock absorbers. In the first case, the sensor will most likely have to be changed (20–25 thousand rubles for the original part), in the second, it will cost a little and repair the wiring harness.

A tinsmith's dream?

On the body, only specimens with a spare wheel on the rear door deliver characteristic problems. It turned out to be too heavy and its loops give up earlier than the time planned by the designers. Such a defect does not threaten anything terrible, but if the squeaks from the back door are annoying, it is better to change the hinges (a simple adjustment in order to select the backlash in the VAZ way will not give much effect). On specimens intended for operation in a hot dry climate, as already noted, due to the lack of additional anti-corrosion protection, there may be problems with corrosion of the bottom and frame. Also at risk are the unprotected pipelines of the air conditioning system in the rear. And do not forget about the number on the frame - it is highly desirable to protect it additionally, without waiting for the development of corrosion. The paintwork is highly durable, and the natural darkening of headlights and chrome-plated decorative elements is simply inevitable in our conditions.

On this list of characteristic problems of the Land Cruiser Prado as a whole can be closed. Other breakdowns are caused either by very high mileage of cars, or damage in an accident. With constant off-road forcing, the resource of many nodes can be determined in minutes and hundreds of meters. However, it can no longer be called normal operation.

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. 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 is 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, while the cost of gasoline is 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 at 140-160 km / h (at a maximum speed of 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. Replacing engine oil with oil and fuel filters is 5,000 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. Due to the constant movement of 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, let pass without problems. 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 up to. 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.

150") was shown in October 2009 at the international automobile exhibition in Frankfurt. The Prado 150 model is the fourth generation of the Land Cruiser SUV family of the Japanese concern Toyota. The first series (index 70), the second (index 90) and the third ( 120) were produced between 1987 and 2009.

Start of production

The fourth-generation Toyota Prado 150, the photo of which is presented on the page, was put into serial production at the end of 2009, and its sales began in February 2010 under the Land Cruiser 2010 brand. The car was offered in three- and five-door versions. Model "Toyota Prado 150" was built on an improved platform 120 series. The wheelbase of the previous modification remained unchanged, but the dimensions of the new version have increased due to a more voluminous body.

Driving modes

Since all cars of the Land Cruiser family have a frame structure, the side members for the Toyota Prado 150 were reinforced to create a margin of safety. As with the previous 120th version, the new modification has all-wheel drive with constant inclusion in the proportion of 40x60 percent to the front and rear axles, respectively. At the same time, the Prado 150 is equipped with the Multi-Terrain system, which adjusts the chassis of the car to four driving modes: on stones, on gravel, in viscous mud and in deep snow. The machine is available manual locking differentials on both axles.

"Toyota Prado 150": diesel, specifications"

Most of the cars in 2010 were produced in a five-door body style. The engine was installed diesel. The seven-seater cabin with many servo devices looks quite comfortable. The third row seats fold and unfold automatically, electrically. The machine is equipped with rain, light and high atmospheric pressure sensors. Most of these options appear unnecessary, but their usefulness is not discussed.

Advantages

"Toyota Prado 150" (diesel) is considered a privileged modification. The car, in addition to regular devices, is provided with an additional set of accessories, such as a keyless start system, a reverse video review, pre-contact sensors on the entire rear of the car, a 9-way audio system with a six-disc changer. The car "Toyota Prado 150" (diesel), the technical characteristics of which did not leave much to be desired, became more and more popular.

Interior

The interior space of the car leaves the impression of comfort and at the same time a rationally equipped room, in which there is nothing superfluous. The high seat gives the driver good visibility, and the passenger seats are slightly reclined for greater comfort. The central panel is presented in the form of a wide console, it houses dozens of instruments and sensors. Auxiliary devices are located in the middle part, for example, a clinometer that determines the position of the car in relation to the horizon line. The limit values of this device are 40 degrees, after passing the red mark, the siren turns on. Nearby is a multifunctional instrument cluster, consisting of a thermometer, altimeter, barometer, average speed counter, timer.

Transformation possibilities

The level of comfort in the car is supported by numerous niches, tables, cup holders and shelves, retractable into the seat backs. The salon can be transformed into a full-fledged cargo compartment. To do this, you need to fold the third row of seats with a turn in a vertical plane, as well as the second row of seats. The result is a perfectly flat area for various loads.

"Toyota Prado 150", specifications

Cars for export to the Arab countries were equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive, and European modifications were carried out according to the scheme of constant engagement of all four wheels. The Torsen system was installed on cars for Europe, distributing torque between the axles in a ratio of 40x60 percent. At the same time, the Torsen differential was blocked directly if necessary, and then the car's patency increased to one hundred percent.

Dimensions and weight parameters:

wheelbase - 2790 mm;
vehicle length - 4760 mm;
height - 1880 mm;
width - 1885 mm;
ground clearance, ground clearance - 220 mm;
luggage compartment capacity - 1840 liters;
curb weight - 2090 kg;
gross weight - 2475 kg;
fuel tank capacity - 97 liters;
maximum speed - 195 km / h;
fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, in mixed mode - 9.8 liters;

Complete set

The complete set of the car, regardless of its export direction, included the HAC-Hill Start Assist Control system, thanks to which the car could start moving while on a slope up to 32 degrees. Also, if necessary, a similar option was included for the descent of the DAC-Downhill Assist Control. For a frame SUV, this ability was especially valuable, since almost all the roads in its path are full of descents and steep climbs. In addition to these two most complex systems, the VSC course stability control and electronic optimization of both suspensions - TEMS Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension worked on the car. A more active analogue of ABC anti-slip was also used under the designation A-TRC.

The complete set of the car in terms of current equipment is defined in four versions:

Entry.
legend.
Prestige.
executive.

The first is considered basic and includes 17-inch titanium alloy wheels, climate control, an audio system, fabric seat upholstery and tire pressure sensors.

The Legend package offers nickel-plated body surfaces, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and control levers. Multimedia system with 8 speakers with subwoofer, 18-inch wheels.

The Prestige package equips the car with fog lights, rear and side cameras, electric drives with memory function on the front seats, a JBL audio player and a navigator.

The most extensive SUV package is the Executive version, which includes all of the above features and systems, plus leather trim with natural fine wood trim and Go navigation combined with Toyota Pre-Crash Safety.

Power point

The Toyota Prado 150 engine for the Russian market is presented in several versions. This is a 1 GR-FE gasoline engine with a volume of 2.7 liters, a thrust of 282 liters. With. and an additional Dual-VVT-i system, as well as a 1KD-FTV turbodiesel with a capacity of 173 hp. With.

Starting in 2011, gasoline engines of 2.7 and 3.4 liters, with a capacity of 152 and 178 liters, were installed on the Toyota Prado 150 car. With. respectively; turbodiesel 1KZ-TE, three-liter volume, 125 hp With.

The transmission was divided into four categories:

four-wheel drive with included center differential, index H;
locked center differential for slippery road surfaces, index HL;
full neutral - N;
locked center differential in low gear, for particularly difficult conditions;

Brake system

Ventilated discs on all wheels, dual circuit hydraulic force wiring with diagonal sequence, pressure regulator on the rear calipers that cuts off 50% of the hydraulics when the car is lightly loaded. This short list testifies to the perfection of the brakes of the Prado 150 SUV. To the list you can add a special sensitivity mechanism, which is equipped with a brake pedal. The miniature unit, as it were, responds to the actions of the driver, offering him either to loosen the pressure on the pedal, or to press harder.

Body features

The frame design of the SUV assumes a high degree of safety. In a collision, the body can be deformed in the plumage area, that is, thin metal parts that will take on all the destructive energy. The salon will remain intact. In order to counteract shock loads at the time of the accident, special shock-absorbing spars are installed in the engine compartment, thanks to which the heavy engine will remain practically in place, it will only go down due to the existing structure, but will not move inside the car. The safety of the SUV is also facilitated by passive means, six emergency airbags around the perimeter of the cabin, three-point belts with pretensioners, shock-absorbing seatback fillers and folding head restraints.

In addition, deformation zones are provided in the body itself, which should partially neutralize the impact force in a collision. These zones are located in front and run along the wings, wheel arches and the partition separating the engine compartment and the interior of the car. At the rear of the car, shock-absorbing areas are located behind the bumper, on the wheel arches, rear doors and tailgates. In addition, all doors, including the tailgate, have built-in box-shaped structures that effectively dampen impact inertia. All the means of active and passive safety of the off-road car together make up a fairly effective group to counteract the shock loads that occur at the time of the accident.

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.

Domestic motorists know the 2TR-FE engine mainly from an SUV, under the hood of which it has been installed since 2006. On some other models, such as Hilux, the engine has been installed since 2004.

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The 2TR-FE is Toyota's largest four-cylinder engine. The exact volume is 2693 cubes, but the row "four" is indicated as 2.7. Unlike the engine of the same size, the engine is equipped with a Toyota variable valve timing system, which, in the case of the Land Cruiser Prado 120 and Prado 150, allows you to get 163 hp at the output. at 5200 rpm crankshaft.

The Toyota 2TR-FE engine is equipped with four valves per cylinder, which improves combustion chamber scavenging and works to increase power, because the air flow constantly moves in one direction - from the intake valves to the exhaust. The legendary Toyota reliability is also facilitated by the timing chain drive. 2TR-FE vvt-i is equipped with a distributor injection system.

Geometry and characteristics

Like many other Toyota engines, the diameter of the motor cylinders is equal to the piston stroke. Both parameters in 2TR-FE are 95 mm. The maximum power transmitted to the wheels, depending on the model, varies from 151 to 163 horsepower. The highest output power is obtained from the Prado, whose torque is 246 N.M. The specific power of the 2TR-FE installed on the Land Cruiser Prado 120 is 10.98 kg per 1 horsepower. The compression ratio of the engine is 9.6: 1, these compression ratios make it possible to use 92nd gasoline, but it is better to fill in 95th.

The power characteristics of the 2TR-FE give even a heavy SUV enough agility in city traffic, but on the highway, when you need to overtake from a speed of 120 km, the power may not be enough. Timely oil change is extremely important for any internal combustion engine. The 2TR-FE engine is designed for 5w30 synthetic oil, which should be changed every 10,000 km. For 2TR-FE, an oil consumption of 300 ml per 1,000 km is considered the norm. At high engine speeds, the oil goes to waste. The thermal gap in the engine is 0.02 mm.

With proper operation, the engine resource before boring is about 500 - 600 thousand km, but with a run of 250,000 km, replacement of the rings will already be required. That is, by the time the cylinders are bored to the first repair size, the rings are replaced at least once.

On many cars, with a run of 120,000 km, the front crankshaft oil seal begins to leak. The engine block is cast from cast iron and does not have a nickel coating, which increases the resource and trouble-free operation of this engine.

The 2TR-FE engine was installed on such models as:

Land Cruiser Prado 120, 150;
Tacoma;
fortune;
Hilux, Hilux Surf;
4 Runner;
Innova;
Hi Ace.

Engine tuning

Tuning SUVs, namely the installation of larger wheels on them, as well as equipment that increases the weight of the car, makes it difficult for the 2TR-FE engine to pull all this mass. Some of the owners install mechanical superchargers (compressors) on the unit, which increase power and torque. Due to the initially low compression ratio, the installation of the compressor will not require intervention in the block and cylinder head 2TR-FE.

The bottom of the 2TR-FE piston is not flat, it has valve grooves, which also reduce the risk of the valve meeting the piston, even if the chain breaks, but with proper operation, the timing chain on the motor serves until the engine is overhauled.