Toyota Prado for model year 2010 has come up with a great Australia 4x4.
Improved 4x4 and on road capabilities, more space, better aerodynamics and power are what Toyota are to deliver.
VVT-i is added to the 4.0 litre engine giving it a slight lift with better economy. The Variable valve timing is on the inlet and exhausts cams creating power of a extra 10 per cent. Emissions are improved too.
The popular Australian Prado in the 3.0 diesel too has had a mild lift with fuel economy now boasted to be 9.0L/100 km.
Externally its a new grill, new bumpers and lights Note LED tail lights are now standard.
Prado superb Handling
Handling is just superb, stability and comfort. Toyota call it Kinetic Suspension system that automatically adjust the front and back anti roll bars.
Like its big brother the cruiser the crawl system is now on the Prado. With this feature it turns the weekend warrior into a 4x4 expert in the tough going. Best noted for its use on sand and in mud.
Toyota Prado 2010 Just another great package.
2010 Toyota Prado Video
Toyota Prado 2007-2009
Just perfect, Like the weather in Queensland this Toyota product has most of
our requirements, Performance, Safety, off road ability power and good looks.
Models vary from the comfortable to the luxury and engines are available in a
multitude of configurations .
Listed below are the Specs as per Toyota Australia. In the usual way
Toyota love to abbreviate everything so if your understanding of their tech talk
confuses you please contact a Toyota dealer.
Its not a Land cruiser but for my money and needs
Toyota Prado suits me just right.
Mum too..
Check towing capacities as they may vary with equipment used. These are
Australian specs listed.
Toyota Prado 2008 Video
PRADO technical specifications
Engine
Name - 1KD-FTV (T/D=Turbo Diesel) 1GR-FE (P=Petrol)
Displacement (cc) – 2982 (T/D) 3956 (P)
Maximum Power (kW) - 127/3400 (T/D) 179/5200 (P)
Maximum Torque (Nm) - 410/1600-2800 (T/D) 376/3800 (Petrol)
Valve train - Dual Overhead Cam (T/D) Quad cam Multi-Valve VVT-I
with 4 valves per cylinder (P)
Fuel system - Electronic Fuel Injection (T/D); Multi-point Electronic
Fuel injection (P)
Bore x Stroke (mm) - 96.0 x 103.0 (T/D); 94.0 x 95.0 (P)
Compression Ratio (:1) – 17.9:1 (T/D); 10.0:1 (P)
Drive train
Manual - 6 Speed manual, single diaphragm dry spring clutch (GX
and GXL only)
Automatic - 5 Speed electronically controlled transmission (all
models)
Differential Ratios 3.909:1 (T/D); 3.727:1 (GX, GXL P); 3.727:1 (VX, Grande P)
Rear Differential - Limited Slip rear Differential Ð
4 x 4 Drive Mechanism - Constant 4WD with Dual range transmission
Dual range Transfer Ratios - High ratio 1.000:1 / Low ratio 2.566:1
Steering
Turning Circle - Kerb (M) - 11.4 Metres
Turns lock to lock - 3.0
Brakes
System - Vacuum booster, hydraulic system with load sensing,
proportioning and by-pass valve +
Front - Ventilated disc with four piston fixed calipers
Rear - Ventilated disc with single piston floating calipers
See model features for braking enhancements
Suspension
Front - Independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas hydraulic
dampers and stabilizer bar.
Rear - Live axle, fi ve link with coil springs (Pneumatic for Grande), gas
hydraulic dampers and stabilizer bar.
See model features for suspension enhancements
Towing Capacity (Kg)
(with genuine Toyota towing aids) - 2,500 With trailer brakes / 750 Without trailer
brakes
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)- 180 Litres including 87 Litre main tank & 93
Litre sub-tank
Engine Availability
3.0 L 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel – All models
4.0 L V6 Quad cam VVT-i Petrol – All models
6 Speed Manual Transmission – (GX and GXL only)
5 Speed Overdrive Automatic – All models
GX MODEL
Mechanicals
Constant 4WD with dual range transmission
limited slip centre diff. with lock
Limited slip rear differential
Independent front suspension
Power steering - Rack and pinion
4 Wheel ventilated disc brakes
Tool kit
Durability
Large capacity cyclone air cleaner
Underbody protection plates
Exterior
Body coloured front and rear bumpers
Wide body side cladding - Body colour
Multi-reflector front headlamps
Chrome colour radiator grille
Chrome colour exterior mirrors
Body coloured door handles
Front and rear mud flaps
Wide side steps
Front and rear over fender flares
Green tinted laminated windscreen
Tinted side and rear glass
Swing out rear quarter vent windows
Swing-out 1 piece tailgate with safety lock
Spare tyre mounted on rear tailgate
Metallic / Mica / Pearlescent paint - additional cost (option)
Interior Trim & Seating
Tone on tone interior design with lighter upper garnishes and
headlining
Velour seat trim
Needle punch carpet
Fully trimmed luggage compartment
Front bucket seats
2nd row seat - 60/40 Split folding seats; adjustable reclining seat
backs; hinged seat cushion base; centre armrest; adjustable three
headrests
3rd row seat - 3 adult capacity; 50/50 Split folding seats; reclining seat
backs; headrests
Leather Steering Wheel (option)
Leather Shift Knob (option)
FEATURES
Comfort
Rear ducting for 2nd row seats
Power windows with driver auto/up down and anti-jam function
Driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
Accessory power sockets - Front & rear
Air conditioning (option)
Instruments & Controls
Power operated mirrors
Left hand convex “wide view” exterior mirror
Day / night interior mirror
Tilt adjustable steering column
Intermittent rear wiper & washer
Rear window demister
Headlamp auto off
Low fuel warning light
Digital clock and outside temp. - in dash
Cruise Control (option)
Lighting
Door operated dome lamp with delay
Front map reading lamps
Luggage compartment and glove box lamp
Storage
Large centre console box incorporating an adjustable armrest
Sunglass holder
Glove box - Large capacity
Front seat map pockets
Door and tailgate storage pockets
Cargo / 3rd row seat storage compartments
Front, 2nd and 3rd row seat cup holders
Front and rear ashtrays
Sound System
Electronic tune AM/FM radio with MP3 compatible single disc CD
player
6 speakers
Driver Assist Technology (DAT)
Constant 4WD with dual range transmission
limited slip centre diff. with lock
Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) (V6 Petrol only)
Starter Hold (petrol auto. transmission only)
Active Braking with intelligence (AB-i) incorporating Anti-skid Braking
System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake
Assist (BA) (option)
Safety
Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body tested to 40% offset,
dynamic side intrusion and roll over
Side door impact protection beams
Driver and Front passenger SRS airbags
Front seatbelts with pre-tensioners
Front seatbelts with force limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Seat mounted front seatbelt buckles
Front seatbelt warning lamps
Auto Locking Retractor 2nd row outboard seatbelts to assist child
seat/capsule retention
Energy absorbing steering column
3 Child restraint anchorage points for 2nd row seat at seat back
Child proof rear door locks
High mount centre stop lamp
Door & tailgate ajar warning lamp
Luggage tie down hooks
Security
Engine immobiliser
Remote central locking including tailgate
Spare wheel security lock nut
Remote fuel lid release
Security coded radio
GXL MODEL FEATURES in addition† to GX model
Exterior
Front foglamps
Roof rails
Alloy wheels - 6 spoke design
Privacy rear glass
Interior Trim & Seating
Leather covered gear shift lever
Leather covered 4 spoke steering wheel
FEATURES
Comfort
Air conditioning
Instruments & Control
Cruise control
Sound System
Electronic tune AM/FM radio with MP3 compatible in dash 6 disc CD
changer
Driver Assist Technology (DAT)
Active Braking with intelligence (AB-i) incorporating Anti-skid Braking
System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) & Brake
Assist (BA)
VX MODEL FEATURES in addition† to GXL model
Interior Trim & Seating
Leather seat trim with perforated inserts
Wood grain in dashboard
Leather/Wood grain door trim
Power operated front seats
FEATURES
Comfort
Dual front zone auto air conditioning
Rear cooler controls
Pushbutton & digital front heater controls
Roof ducting for 2nd and 3rd row seats
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Instruments & Controls
Telescopic steering column
Driver Assist Technology (DAT)
Hydraulic Brake Booster
4WD Traction Control (TRC)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Safety
Front seat mounted side airbags
Front & 2nd row seat side curtain shield airbags
GRANDE MODEL FEATURES in addition† to VX model
FEATURES
Comfort
Refrigerated cooler box
Power moon roof - Glass tilt & slide
Instruments & Controls
Trip computer
Sound System
Electronic tune AM/FM radio with MP3 compatible in dash 4 disc CD
changer
Vehicle Communications
Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) System incorporating DVD based
Satellite Navigation**
Driver Assist Technology (DAT)
Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension (TEMS)
Rear Height Control Air Suspension
Security
Security alarm
* Towbar capacity subject to regulatory requirements, tow bar design,
vehicle design and towing equipment limitations. Toyota Genuine
Towbar = Prado towing capacity
+ Load sensing proportioning and by-pass valve not fitted with
Anti-Skid Brakes
Information as per Toyota website 20/7/07
This may change so please consult Toyota to verify
