The Japanese Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is a mid-size representative of the SUV class in a five-door body . This fourth generation of the family has a classic design : frame, dependent rear suspension and permanent all-wheel drive. The car is valued for its reliability and cross-country ability combined with comfort and spaciousness .
The Prado in the J150 body was first presented in September 2009.
The new SUV differed from its predecessor not only in appearance and interior design. The developers have worked thoroughly on the internal filling , improving technical characteristics, safety , comfort and equipping it with modern equipment .
The model was restyled in 2013 and 2021.
Appearance Prado 150 2013
Land Cruiser Prado 150 2013
The appearance of the Land Cruiser 150 has improved after restyling in 2013 . The car is spacious inside and doesn’t look bulky from the outside, but you wouldn’t dare call it small either. At the same time, the dimensions do not cause inconvenience in narrow city yards.
The front optics of the Prado 150 have changed, now they resemble a boomerang . The lower corners of the headlights “flow” down, closely adjacent to the radiator grille, visually merging with it into a single whole. The grille has also changed, becoming more voluminous and heavier in appearance. At the same time, its lower line is almost invisible, vertical chrome fangs seem to bite into the bumper, which complements the harsh and strict appearance of the Prado 150. The severity is slightly diluted by round widely spaced foglights that look like dimples on the cheeks.
Land Cruiser Prado 150
The stern has also changed, but it looks utilitarian. The huge tailgate of the Prado 150 is surrounded by simple taillights. The license plate is no longer surrounded by a rectangular frame, but a massive chrome strip and angular plastic trims . All this fits into the overall design. The SUV has not changed in size, but at the same time it began to look more massive and taller. This can be seen even in the photo.
The silhouette of the Toyota Prado 150 turned out to be brutal and muscular. The more expensive Land Cruiser 200 looks like a shiny fat man against its background.
Salon Prado 150
Salon of the Land Cruiser Prado 150
The interior space of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 cannot be called luxurious. And this is expected - the SUV was created for a different target audience. masculine , utilitarian atmosphere reigns here without unnecessary pomposity and pretentiousness. At the same time, the finishing materials are traditionally not the best, but the build quality is high.
Prado 150 dashboard, steering wheel and center console.
The dashboard of the Prado 150 is straightforward, rough in appearance, and made of soft plastic. The material of the center console is tougher, with a scattering of buttons, above which the multimedia system , topped with rectangles of air ducts . The kingdom of straight lines is diluted by several twists and the oval the Toyota emblem on the steering wheel. The moderately plump steering wheel also looks brutal. It is multifunctional in all trim levels, and in the top version it is made of leather with mahogany-like inserts The devices look stylish, do not glare in the sun, and are easy to read.
In the “Prestige” and “Luxury” trim levels, the Prado 150 interior is covered in leather. (right) Simpler versions have fabric upholstery. (left)
In the “Prestige” and “Luxury” , the Prado 150 interior is covered in leather . Simpler versions have fabric upholstery . The front seats are comfortable, even during long trips on rough roads your back does not get tired. Rear passengers will also be satisfied, they have at their disposal a sofa with an armrest in the center, air vents, a climate control unit , a 12-volt socket , and there is enough legroom even for tall people. The backrests of the second row of the Prado 150 are adjustable in angle of inclination and, if necessary, fold flush with the floor in a ratio of 40:60 .
Second row seats: folded flat (left) and climate control unit (right)
Trunk
The trunk of the Toyota Prado 150 is quite large: 621 liters (on the right), and with the rear sofa folded down, almost two thousand liters. (on the left)
The luggage compartment is large even by the standards of the class . Its volume in five-seater car is 621 liters , and with the rear sofa folded down is almost two thousand liters .
The spare wheel is located under the bottom.
The spare wheel does not eat up space; it is located under the bottom . The door has niches for small items and tools, and the jack is hidden in the left side panel .
The jack is hidden in the left side of the trunk of the Land Cruiser Prado 150
The massive rear door of the Prado 150 swings open to the right; if necessary, it can be locked in the open position; this feature is useful in strong gusts of wind. You can throw small cargo into the trunk through the window ; it opens upward .
The trunk window opens upwards.
How does “Standard” differ from “Classic”
Differences between Toyota Land Cruiser Prado “Standard”
- Light alloy wheels
- Leather steering wheel
- Three-zone climate control
- Electric driver's seat in 8 directions
- Electrically adjustable passenger seat in 4 directions
- Driver's seat with height adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Headlight washers
- LED fog lights
- Rear parking sensors
- Overhead air ducts for rear passengers, additional air ducts for the second row of seats
Differences between Toyota Land Cruiser Prado “Classic”
- Steel wheels
- Steering wheel polyurethane
- Air conditioner
- Driver's seat with manual adjustment
- Front passenger seat with manual adjustment
Technical characteristics of Land Cruiser 150
The choice of power units is not great. has 150 diesel and two petrol engines. A manual transmission is only available in the cheapest standard version; the rest of the trim levels are equipped with an automatic transmission .
engines :
Engine Toyota 2.7 2TR-FE
2.7 2TR-FE - gasoline 4 - cylinder in-line internal combustion engine, 163 hp. The fourth generation of the SUV has this engine only in the Standart configuration , paired with a manual or automatic to choose from.
Engine Toyota 1KD-FTV
3.0 1KD-FTV is a diesel unit with four cylinders arranged in a row. Produces 173 hp. Found in all trim levels of the SUV, except the standard one . Equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission.
In 2015, a three-liter diesel engine replaced the 2.8 1GD-FTV engine.
Engine 1GR-FE (link to image source)
4.0 1GR-FE – 6-cylinder petrol V-type , 282 horsepower . During the 2021 restyling, the 4.0 1GR-FE engine of the Prado 150 was derated to 249 horsepower. Present only in Luxe and Prestige versions. Before the 2013 update, the Kruzak 150 petrol four-liter power plant was combined with a five-speed automatic transmission, after which it was equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Dimensions, weight and volumes
A three-door Prado 150 body was available in the European and Middle Eastern markets.
In our country, only five-door versions are sold; we will consider their characteristics:
- length – 4760 mm ;
- height – 1890 mm ;
- width – 1885 mm ;
- wheelbase - 2790;
- turning radius – 5.8 m ;
- ground clearance – 220 mm ;
- interior dimensions (LxWxH) – 1825 x 1565 x 1240 mm ;
- Prado weight 150 – 2165 kg ;
- load capacity – 825 kg ;
- fuel tank volume – 87 l;
- trunk capacity – 621 / 1934 l .
Characteristics of Prado 150 diesel
Technical parameters 3.0 1KD-FTV engine and 5 automatic transmission :
- acceleration to 100 km/h – 11.7 s ;
- maximum speed – 175 km/h ;
- power – 173 hp ;
- torque – 410 Nm ;
- additional information about the internal combustion engine - two common-rail injection ;
- timing drive – belt ;
- fuel consumption per 100 km (city/highway/mixed) – 10.4 / 8.1 / 8.7 .
Toyota 1GD-FTV engine
Technical characteristics of Toyota Prado 150 with 2.8 1GD-FTV and 6 automatic transmissions :
- acceleration to 100 km/h – 12.7 ;
- Max. speed - 175;
- engine power – 177 hp ;
- torque – 450 Nm ;
- additional data about the engine – DOHC common-rail injection ;
- timing drive – chain ;
- fuel consumption – 9,2/6,3/7,4.
Parameters of petrol TLC Prado
Prado 150 from 2015 to 2021 with a 2.7 2TR-FE and a 6-speed automatic :
- acceleration - 13.9 s ;
- Max. speed – 160 km/h ;
- power – 163 hp ;
- torque – 246 Nm;
- add. engine data – DOHC , VVT – i ;
- timing drive – chain ;
- average gasoline consumption is 11.7 liters.
Technical parameters and fuel consumption of Prado 150 1GR-FE 4.0 and 6 automatic transmission :
- acceleration – 8.8 s ;
- Max. speed – 175 km/h ;
- power – 282 hp ;
- torque – 387 Nm ;
- add. engine data – DOHC , Dual VVT – i ;
- timing drive – chain ;
- gasoline consumption (city/highway/mixed) – 14.5 / 8.4 / 10.6 l .
Gearbox and all-wheel drive
Toyota LC Prado 150 after restyling in 2013 received a 6-speed automatic transmission A761F . This box does not cause problems and runs for more than 300 thousand kilometers . The developers took care of its safety by disabling the possibility of unnecessarily abrupt starts. The only thing that can send the device for repair ahead of time is dirty oil . It is necessary to change the lubricant for the first time at a mileage of 80 thousand , after which the replacement interval is reduced to 60 thousand .
The two-stage VF4BM transfer case for permanent all-wheel drive in the Prado 150 2014 . The Torsen center is asymmetrical and equipped with forced locking. For an additional fee, you can install a rear axle lock. The Full-Time system distributes force between the axles in a ratio of 40:60 , this ratio can vary from 28:72 to 58:42 .
Safety
The developers of Toyota Prado took great care of the safety of the driver and passengers . Even with standard equipment, the list of equipment is impressive:
- ABS and EBD systems ;
- emergency brake booster ;
- rate stability system ;
- active head restraints for the front seats;
- airbags ;
- front and side airbags , as well as knee airbags for the driver;
- Isofix child seat mounting .
Expensive Prado , in addition to the above, have traffic assistants (monitoring blind spots when changing lanes, assistance when reversing, etc.).
Transmission
With a mileage of more than 10-20 thousand km, some owners of the Prado 150 note the appearance of kicks when stopping. In most cases, it is possible to get rid of the shocks after injection of the cardan shafts and crosspieces. If maintenance does not help, then the cardan shafts need to be replaced. Many dealers refuse to replace it under warranty.
The key components of the all-wheel drive system are largely reliable. But there are isolated cases of damage during slipping (when overcoming severe off-road conditions). First of all, this happens on cars with a 3-liter turbodiesel. For example, the transfer case or the front gearbox fails (143,000 rubles).
The 5-speed automatic A750F, subject to regular oil updates, is almost eternal. The same is true for the 4-speed automatic A340F/A343F, which was paired exclusively with the petrol 2.7. Afterwards, both automatic transmissions gave way to a more modern 6-band automatic transmission A761F/A960F. The mileage of the new boxes is still short, so it is too early to discuss reliability.
Pros of Prado 150
Land Cruiser Prado 150 2009
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is distinctive and at the same time versatile. In expensive trim levels, it personifies status and is suitable for businessmen; simpler trim levels are often used as a workhorse or for hunting and fishing trips. The first follows from here :
- A large number of options . When purchasing a new Prado 150, it is difficult to understand the long list of additional equipment offered. The advantage of Toyota is that it does not impose options, making them a mandatory part of the package, but offers to install almost any of them to choose from for an additional fee.
- Buying a Prado can be a profitable investment , because this car is slowly losing value. liquid on the secondary market , thanks to the prevailing opinion about the reliability of Toyota.
- Reliability is not a myth. Of course, any equipment breaks down, and Prado is no exception, but compared to its competitors, it has fewer problems.
- Another advantage is comfort . A spacious interior, omnivorous suspension and a spacious trunk make the SUV convenient for travel .
- Patency . It retains honest all-wheel drive , mechanical locks and a continuous rear axle .
Flaws
2013 Land Cruiser Prado 150
Of course, the Prado has its shortcomings, let's look at them:
- The first of them is the lack of an optimal engine . The base engine is reliable and economical , but weak . The six-cylinder 1GR-FE allows you to confidently overtake, but is expensive to maintain and is power hungry . Diesel could be a compromise, but it is very picky about fuel quality , and in our country it’s easy to run into bad diesel fuel.
- Police reports are full of Prado thefts . The risk of losing your car is great. Accordingly, you will have to pay more money for CASCO insurance.
- Despite all the technical reliability, there are still several constantly annoying minor problems of the Prado 150. These are a rather weak paint coating , quickly erasable front brake discs and rotting air conditioning pipes for rear passengers.
- Another minus is the simple interior of the Prado 150. Of course, it is well assembled and comfortable, but for such a price I would like to feel more premium .
Repair and service
Prado requires high-quality and timely maintenance, which is expensive. If the car was purchased at a dealership and is still under warranty, then this is a big plus. Despite the excellent quality, TLC has weaknesses:
- The injectors will require replacement after approximately 60 thousand mileage.
- The coolant begins to leak after 150 thousand. The cost of repairs is 20,000 rubles.
- The transfer case actuator on the 150 series fails during regular off-road use.
- The body position sensor gives an error of 100 thousand.
- The starter will require replacement after 100 thousand.
- The air suspension can quickly fail if the car is driven aggressively in off-road mode.
According to users, the paintwork on the body is a let down. The hood and roof are especially affected. Small cracks and chips form on them.
Annual maintenance with changing the oil, cabin filters and other components extends the life of the car and prevents more serious breakdowns. Pradika has sufficient resources, which allows the machine to be used for many years.
Restyling 2021
Toyota Prado 150 2018
The latest update of the Toyota Prado 2021 has noticeably changed the appearance of the car. The headlights , grille , both bumpers and the hood have changed . The interior has also been transformed: a new center console , dashboard , steering wheel and selector . The front seats received the long-awaited ventilation system.
New center console, dashboard, steering wheel and automatic selector
One of the useful acquisitions is electric heating of the windshield and windshield washer nozzles.
Technically, the 2021 Prado 150 has changed little. The four-liter 1GR-FE was derated to 249 horsepower , which allows saving on transport tax. The optional system has become more reliable, plus its smooth operation has increased. Drive Mode driving style selection system has “Sport” and “Comfort” .
Drive Mode driving style selection system
How does “Standard” differ from “Comfort”
Differences between Toyota Land Cruiser Prado “Standard”
- Security alarm
- Remote control for central locking in the key
- Traction Control (TRC)
- 6 speakers
Differences between Toyota Land Cruiser Prado “Comfort”
- Security alarm with internal volume and vehicle tilt sensors
- Remote control with double central locking in the key
- Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
- 9 speakers
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Rear View Camera
- Intelligent system for accessing the car and starting the engine by pressing the Smart Entry & Push Start button
- 4.2" color display on TFT instrument panel
- MP3/WMA audio system, new generation multimedia system MM`19
- USB connector on the front panel
- Bluetooth communication system
- 9.0-inch color LCD display in the center console
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Cruise control
- Trailer Stability Control (TSC)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Key movement sensor transmitting a signal to the central locking control unit for additional protection against theft
