The Toyota Prado is a rebadged Land Cruiser model sold throughout Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and Latin America. Sold by the Toyota Motor Corporation, the Prado is not part the Land Cruiser family of sport utility vehicles in North America, but comes as a rebadged Lexus GX 470. Toyota offers the Prado as five- and three-door gasoline- and diesel-powered models.
Power
The 2011 five- and three-door Prados are equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. A 273-horsepower 4-liter V-6 engine generating 281 foot-pounds of torque powers the gasoline-powered Prado. The engine features alloy cross-flow heads and alloy block, multi-point fuel injection and runs on 95-octane gasoline. The turbo diesel inline four-cylinder version displaces 3 liters and generates 172 horsepower and 302 foot-pounds of torque. A diesel common rail fuel injection system delivers the fuel to the engine. The gasoline-powered V6 has a towing capacity of 5,511 lbs. The diesel-powered four-cylinder with its extra torque capability can pull 6,613 lbs.
Dimensions and Models
The 2011 five-door Prado trim options are the base GX, the mid-level GXL and VX and luxury Kakadu. The three-door trim choices are the base SX, mid-range ZR and top-level Kakadu. Toyota placed the 4,894-lb. five-door Prado on a 109.8-inch wheelbase. It measures 194 inches long, 74.2 inches and 74.2 inches tall. Its wading depth in water is 27.5 inches. The 4,442-lb. three-door Prado sits on a short 96.6-inch wheelbase and is 176.5 inches long. It measures 74.2 inches wide and 73.8 inches tall. Its wading depth is the same as the five-door model. Both models ride on 17-inch alloy wheels and 265/65R17-112S tires. The fuel tank for both models holds 22.9 gallons.
Brakes and Suspension
Both Prado models feature all-wheel ventilated disc brakes with a four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution, brake assist, traction control and vehicle stability control. The two models' front suspension is an independent wishbone system with gas dampers, coil springs and ball-joint mounted anti-sway bar. The rear suspension features a rigid live axle system with five-link upper/lower trailing arms, gas dampers, coil springs and ball-jointed mounted anti-sway bar.
Features
Standard equipment on the five- and three-door 2011 Prados feature cruise control, trip computer, power door mirrors, rear window wiper, tachometer, low-fuel warning lamp, front and rear air conditioning, climate control, power windows and door locks, floor console, driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags for three rows of seating and three-point seat belts. The audio system is six-speaker AM/FM/CD player with MP3 capability. A five-speed automatic transmission is standard. The seats are upgraded cloth and velour on both models. The security system features an engine immobilizer, audible alarm, a cargo area, hood and door monitoring alarm system and central door locking.
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