In 2003, FAW Toyota introduced Prado into the Chinese market and has gained nearly 350,000 users, in addition to the domestic market, it can be seen in tropical rainforests, desert Gobi, hilly basins, etc. As a dream in the hearts of many hardcore off-road fans,The fifth-generation model finally announced the online reservation of **47-570,000 yuan.
Quick overview of the pros and cons.
Merit. 1.It has excellent off-road ability and excellent stability.
2.There is a certain fan base to support.
3.The overall update inside and out, the product strength is stronger.
Shortcoming. 1.Pre-sale** is on the high side.
The fifth-generation Prado is available in four classes: UN, ALR, ADV, and LUX HI. Round headlights and rectangular headlights are available as options, and the seat layout is available in 5 to 6 options. However, it is a pity that the round headlights and 5-seater can only be selected in the UN version, which is not flexible enough.
In terms of appearance, the interior has been unveiled for a long time, so I won't go into too much detail here. The main look is the configuration of the new Prado, which is based on the Rand Cruiser"300"The series is built on the same GA-F platform, which has better passability. The rigidity of the vehicle has also been further improved, providing a safer and more stable driving experience.
In the invisible place, the EPS electronic power steering system and SDM stabilizer bar separation device are equipped for the first time, taking into account the passability and ride comfort in off-road scenarios, as well as the handling stability in the city.
In terms of power, the all-new Prado is equipped with 2The 4T diesel-electric hybrid system is mated to a Direct Shift-8AT gearbox, with a maximum power of 243kW and a maximum torque of 630Nm (Toyota's internal test data). In terms of off-road configuration, it is equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive system with Torsen limited-slip** differential, plus an electronically mechanical rear axle differential lock. It provides MTM monitoring system with multi-terrain selection function, MTS multi-terrain optional driving assistance device, and PVM panoramic monitoring system to further facilitate the observation of the outdoor environment and improve driving safety.
In terms of comfortable configuration, it is equipped with an on-board refrigerator, a head-up display (HUD), leather power seats for reversing camera, and an electric sunroof for panoramic sunroof. The wheels are available in 18 and 20 inches, and in order to solve the pain point of not being able to open the tailgate in off-road wading conditions, the tailgate adopts a dual tailgate design with independent opening and closing of the upper and lower layers.
Summary. Prado has always been loved by many consumers in the domestic market, and the fifth-generation new Prado can be said to have been upgraded in all aspects such as appearance, interior, performance, configuration, and off-road ability! With fewer and fewer unpaved roads in China, there is less and less demand for hardcore off-road vehicles. In addition, in the hard-core off-road market of fun, Prado not only has to deal with China's new independent brand products, but also other overseas joint venture products are gradually entering the Chinese market! What kind of answer will the fifth-generation new Prado be able to deliver in the end? Let's wait and see!