As the most high-profile SUV in China's auto market in 2024, on February 29, FAW Toyota's domestically produced new generation Prado officially announced the start of pre-sales. The pre-sale price range of the new car is 47-570,000 yuan, and a total of four levels of models will be launched, and all models will be equipped with 2The 4-liter hybrid powertrain is available in five and six-seater configurations, and is available in two front and headlight styles. According to the plan, FAW Toyota's new generation of Prado's high-end version of the model will be unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, which will open in April this year, and the official launch of the new car will be on July 16 this year.
With the announcement of the pre-sale price of FAW Toyota's new generation Prado, the market** has different opinions on this popular SUV in the world. Standing in the context of the current war in China's auto market, the pre-sale price of the new generation of Prado obviously exceeds many expectations, and even looks a little dazzling. After all, in the Chinese SUV market, where plug-in hybrid models are now dominant, the regular version of the Tank 700 Hi4-T, which has just been launched, is priced at only 4280,000 yuan, 4680,000 yuan; Than the deployment normal 2The new generation of the Prado with a 4-T HEV hybrid power is a notch cheaper, which seems unacceptable. However, the market and the target user group of the new generation of Prado have taken a stand with practical actions. According to the official data revealed by FAW Toyota, one hour after the online reservation was opened, the new generation of Prado received more than 5,000 orders, which is undoubtedly a result that makes all friends blush.
In terms of appearance, FAW Toyota's new generation of Prado adopts the most popular "square box" shape design in the Chinese market, which has invisibly won the favor of many consumers. In terms of exterior details, the mid-size version of the new generation Prado is available in order of configuration: LUX HI, ADV, ALR, UN four levels of models. Among them, the most entry-level UN version offers a classic front face design and adopts round headlights, and the front face of this design will look a little bit FJ Cruiser flavor, which is more stylish and sporty. The other three ALR, ADV, and Lux Hi all use rectangular headlight design, and the design language of this set of front faces is derived from the classic Toyota FJ62, with a strong retro atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that the flagship front face adopted by the top-of-the-line model Lux Hi will have a richer body package. In other details, the tailgate of the new Prado can be opened as a whole or separately. In addition, the new car does not use the spare tire cover design, which is very popular on the current self-owned brand hard SUV, but adopts the method of hanging a spare tire under the rear of the chassis.
Inside, the cabin design of the new generation Prado keeps pace with the times, making it simple and stylish. In order to facilitate the user's blind operation of the vehicle during the off-road crossing, the new generation of Prado still retains the design of physical buttons and knobs in the design of the cockpit, which should be greatly praised.
In terms of configuration, the new generation Prado will be equipped with 123 inch full LCD instrument screen +123-inch central control screen, and equipped with a localized adaptation of the intelligent interconnected car machine system, supporting: **navigation, intelligent voice control, wireless Apple Carplay wireless Android Auto mobile phone interconnection, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade and other mainstream functions.
In terms of other configurations, according to the division of model grades, FAW Toyota's new generation Prado will also have: panoramic sunroof, leather seats, front seat electric adjustment heating and ventilation, steering wheel heating, head-up display system, car refrigerator, three-zone automatic air conditioning and 14-speaker JBL audio system.
In terms of size, the body measurements of the new generation Prado are: 4925 1980 1870mm, wheelbase 2850mm, the size is larger than the previous generation model, positioning medium and large SUVs. In terms of seating layout, the mid-size version of the new Prado is only available in five- and six-seater versions to meet the needs of the Chinese market.
For the power part, FAW Toyota's domestically produced new generation Prado is equipped with 2It is a hybrid system consisting of a 4-liter engine + 8-speed automatic transmission. The system has a combined maximum power output of 330 hp and a peak torque of 630 Nm.
In terms of off-road performance, the new generation Prado has a maximum approach angle of 31°, a maximum departure angle of 22°, a passing angle of 25° and a ground clearance of 221mm. And equipped with: full-time four-wheel drive system, ** differential lock, rear differential lock, two-speed transfer case, A-TRC electronic limited slip differential. In addition, the new generation of Prado has a 50% increase in frame rigidity, a 30% increase in torsional rigidity, and the addition of SDM disconnect front anti-roll bar structure and EPS electric assisted steering, which greatly improves road performance and overall off-road performance. In order to make it easier for users to drive the vehicle off-road and crossing, the new generation of Prado high-spec models are also equipped with the MTM multi-terrain selection function monitoring system and the MTS multi-terrain optional driving assistance device.
Comments:Although the competition in China's hardcore SUV market is becoming more and more fierce, a variety of powerful products have also emerged. FAW Toyota's new generation of Prado has become the first choice of many Chinese consumers by virtue of the excellent reputation and reliable quality accumulated in the market for a long time by virtue of the Prado brand, and its benchmark position in China's hard-core SUV market has never wavered. Although 47-570,000 yuan is still controversial at the level of the network, judging from the hot pre-sale of the new generation of Prado, its sales in the Chinese market in 2024 may still face a state of short supply.