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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J150) 5-door 2.7 i (163 Hp) 4WD ECT-E
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado:
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a full-size four-wheel drive vehicle in the Land Cruiser range produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota as a "light-duty" variation in the range. "Prado" means meadow or field in Spanish and Portuguese.
The Prado may also be referred to as Land Cruiser LC70, LC90, LC120, LC150 and LC250 depending on the platform. In some markets, it is known simply as the Toyota Prado or the Toyota Land Cruiser....(Read more on Wikipedia)
(J150) 5-door Overview:
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado ((J150) 5-door). With 246 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2085 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
2.7 i (163 Hp) 4WD ECT-E Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Likely underpowered for the Prado's weight, resulting in sluggish acceleration, especially when fully loaded or at highway speeds.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption can be surprisingly high as the engine works harder to move the heavy vehicle.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Legendary Toyota reliability and durability
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on rough terrain
- • Spacious and versatile interior with 7-seat option
- • Strong resale value and market demand
- • High towing capacity
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, particularly for petrol engines
- • Large turning circle can be challenging in urban areas
- • Some engines can feel underpowered for the vehicle's size
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to some rivals
- • Not as refined on-road as some luxury SUV competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(J120: 2007 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Land Cruiser Prado |
| Generation: | (J150) 5-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.7 i (163 Hp) 4WD ECT-E |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 163 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 60.5 Hp/l [45mm more] |
| Torque: | 246 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2TR-FE More details about the engine 2TR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 2693 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.6 l |
| Coolant: | 8.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 95 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.8 kg/Hp, 78.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 118.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2080-2090 |
| Max. weight: | 2475 |
| Max load: | 385-395 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1934 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 104 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4760 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Width: | 1885 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Height: | 1850 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2790 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2185 mm |
| Front track: | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1585 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 220 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ECT-E |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 265/65 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring |
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