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LAST MONTH, Toyota unveiled the 2010 Landcruiser Prado, dropping the covers with simultaneous reveals in Japan and at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Toyota has kept details of the Prado's off-road equipment and technology under its hat in the weeks since, but today the world 'number one' has released new information.
Promising improved driving dynamics both off and on-road, the new Prado is marginally bigger, more aerodynamic and more powerful than the model it replaces.
Toyota has enhanced the Prado's 4.0 litre V6 with the addition of its VVT-i variable valve timing system on both inlet and exhaust cams, bumping power output up by more than 10 percent. Torque is up, while fuel economy and emissions performance are also improved.
In addition, the Prado's 3.0 litre turbodiesel powerplant has undergone some subtle refinements for 2010, boasting a combined fuel economy figure under 9.0 l/100km.
The body is now 80mm longer, 10mm wider and 15mm lower. The lower ride height, in conjunction with a host of aerodynamic undertrays, helps reduce the Prado's drag coefficient from 0.37 to 0.35.
Body styling is heavily revised. The 2010 Prado features a new grille, new bumpers, new light clusters and new sheetmetal all around.
LED taillights are now a standard feature of the Prado, as are wing mirror-mounted LED indicators.
Suspension tunes have been revised for 2010 with claimed improvements in handling, stability and ride comfort, utilising a new Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) that automatically adjusts the front and rear anti-roll bars.
Designed for comfort on and off the road, KDSS provides enhanced stability during on-road driving while allowing longer suspension travel for tackling off-road trips.
The new Prado is fitted with Toyota’s CRAWL system, now a standard feature on the larger LandCruiser 200 Series.
Designed to assist drivers navigate tricky terrain, CRAWL is a ‘feet-off’ control system that operates in low-range and replaces Downhill Assist Control.
The system has been designed to minimise wheel spin and lock on rocky and sandy tracks, also making itself useful in escaping mud traps.
Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) is a brand new feature by Toyota, working as an off-road version of the condition settings available with many new high-end sportscars.
Incorporating Multi-Terrain ABS, the system offers a wide range of slip control, providing maximum traction for situations involving mud and sand, loose rocks, moguls and rocks.
Joining the MTS system, the Multi-Terrain Monitor displays images from all sides of the vehicle on the Prado's in-dash display.
Downhill Assist Control maintains speed and stability when descending slopes, and Hill-start Assist Control minimises roll-back when beginning an ascent up a steep incline.
Similar again to features available in newer sportscars, Toyota's Adaptive Variable Suspension lets the driver specify ride characteristics via three pre-tuned damper settings.
Seven airbags, stability control and traction control are to be offered as standard across the 2010 Prado range, however precise Australian specifications have yet to be revealed.
The 2010 Toyota Landcruiser Prado is slated to go on sale in November of this year, with pricing details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
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This is also reflected in the 2 cars' spec / equipment packs with the Prado being more utility / off-road focused with DAT stuff like hill descent control while the Kluger's features are more family oriented such as DVD screens and auto-closing tailgates etc.
You're right that they do keep getting bigger though, but that's just like every other manufacturer's cars.
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Godspeed, Toyota have urban cruiser in other markets which is even smaller then the RAV4.
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Anybody using a Prado for its intended purpose of long range remote bush touring will have range high on their selection criteria list (as I do). Congrats on getting the towing weight up to 3 t.
Are there any details of power & torque outputs for the D4D engine yet?? Current D4D is a bloody beauty. Just back from a 10,000km bush trek towing a 7 m caravan and produced a trip average of 15.44 L/100km
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What about the tyre size...same as current model.
Thanks
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Urban_Cruiser
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Simple, make the car bigger..bigger is better right? No.. Its ruined the essence of so many cars the 3 series BM, Mazda 6, Mini, Falcon & Commodore have grown so large their buyers are forced to downsize. I could go on.
Whilst its true manufacturers tend to fill the gaps by slotting in smaller models generally those models lack the features that made the original segment fillers (say for instance a transfer case) popular and because of it turn a better profit.
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noddy
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does 3.0t tow weight apply regardless of no of passengers - Pathfinder is 3.0t tow capacity minus the weight of the passengers etc
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Doesn't seem quite right when Toyota is aiming 3dr at younger off roaders and 5 dr is more suited to family users and retired caravanners! Just another stuff up by a vehicle manufacturer
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6 Cylinders
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VXL - KD 15625
VX1 - KD 14295
VX - KD 13350
TXL2 - KD 11075
TXL1 - KD 10895
TX - KD 10000
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4 Cylinders
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TXL - KD 9300
TX1 - KD 8950
TX - KD 8650
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Do all the models can rear park assist????
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Do all the models have rear park assist????
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Some dealers have a free hand to manipulate models to much fit their greedy appetite for more revenue. Therefore, it depends who is your dealer.
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Seems a massive price hike!
Was looking at changing; but that price tag has changed my mind
I'll have a look at the Kak on Thursday at an Open I have been invited to
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It did not do it for me unfortunately - yet to drive though
It has lost rear head space due to drop away seats
The wood grain is very plastic looking - not sure why that has been brought back, the black onyx is more attractive
In my opinion it is not ugly, it is different and in time will probably grow on me
I have had my Grande Diesel for two years now and love it - so won't change imminently
Interested to hear other's view points now that Prado 2010 is here and in the flesh
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and to jibi, they do make one it will be available next febuary, not the best looking bar by pics, but wait and see, but i reckon all the aftermarket ones will be out soon anyway, look at the toyota website or go to www.allnewprado.com.au and have a look..
cheers
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Compared to 2009 GMC ACADIA, 2009 MAZDA CX9 and 2010 NISSAN MURANO.
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Its hysterical to see the Toyota employees calling people who dislike (our democratic right) the look of this car, all sorts of bad names. People, stop buying these cars at these ridiculous prices!! Toyota will stop ripping us all off (they are laughing their silly heads off at us for paying so much for these things)
Its all about the demand - if we keep buying, they will never lower their prices. Thats why the Toyota boys above are so upset - they are worried about the bad press for their meal ticket vehicle.
(I am not emplyed in the industry and have just sold my 2005 VX which I bought fleet for a bargain
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How much does it cost in your country? it is a surprise to hear that it is cheap!
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This was the reply from Toyota:
“Thank you for contacting Toyota Customer Experience Centre.
With relation to your recent ash try enquiry, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) is gradually implementing standards to not encourage smoking.
Your preferred Toyota Dealership have access to a National Parts Database and will be able to provide listing and pricing of accessories.
Unfortunately as Toyota Dealerships are independently run and owned they do set their own pricing so we are unable to confirm. “
I was told by the dealer that an ashtray can be supplied for $ 187.00 (one hundred eighty seven Australian Dollar).
With all those new Prado’s out in the bush we can expect a rough bushfire season.
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As far as all the ugly comments go... there is a whole lot worse out there! Out of curiosity... what 4WD *would* you buy if the 2010 is SOOOOO ugly???
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