Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 - SUV, worthy of admiration

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 refers to those rarely seen models that are of particular admiration in the line of even the most popular manufacturer. These cars live their own life - they are called  name, which is not present, the name of the famous brand. Rare to hear that someone called the full model name - Toyota land cruiser. Most often mentioned or Prado or Land Cruiser.

The Owners of this SUV is enough to utter a few careless tone the name of your car: "Prado" or "land cruiser" to demonstrate its high status and ambition. In fact, this machine could not be better characterize the excellent taste of its owner, who value quality above all else, breed, comfort and pragmatism. Immediately after the appearance of the Land Cruiser began to be distinguished from its "congeners" - road not the middle class. In 1990, the Cruiser line has been divided into "commercial" and "comfortable and easy". The latter acquired an additional name Prado, the origin of which is authentically not known. Whether it is somehow related to the tune with the title model house, whether the Italian word "lug" which symbolizes the amazing ability of an SUV to handle on a bumpy road.

A Significant moment in the history of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is the fact that this is the first of the diesel versions, which officially appeared in Russia. Some discontent fans Prado caused the moment that the figure of the car has undergone significant changes in comparison with toned instances previous 120-second versions, it looks a bit bloated and thickened. The reason for the heavy appearance of the machine have also become elongated rear spoiler, a sharper outline of the wheel arches, a recessed hood, which, however, is typical for the entire updated line of land cruiser 2012.

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Slightly increased ride height in the machine can if necessary be adjusted with the adjustable air suspension that allows you to make comfortable the process of landing-disembarkation of passengers. Interior design of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 also underwent changes. Its equipped with a navigation unit with touch screen, separate climate control, audio unit, which supports MP3 and has DVD and CD changer for 6 CDs. In addition, ptlocator box has inputs for iPOD, USB and AUX.

The Most significant change can be considered as the disappearing mechanical lever differential lock, which was replaced by an electronic button. But like to drive on a sandy desert or a swampy area not to worry - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 still has a mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential. Only changed the system that manages them.

The Passengers located in the backseat, can now feel even more comfortable than those who sit in the front. They can enjoy individual climate control and in their possession -   impressive size sofa with adjustable inclination of backrest, comfortable armrests and Cup holders.

Make a Pleasant impression and transformed glazing, which began to look neater. Now it has ceased to be like the aquarium, even if the glass is not tinted. Successfully planned and a new boot lid, giving the complete and clear view of the symmetrical object. The handle that opens the fifth door is now invisible - it was hidden in a recess for the license plate frame.