Toyota Land Cruiser and specially the Prado model is one of the fewest cars in the world that really has a global market in all of the continents. It is being sold in 176 different countries for more than half a century, so although it might seem so, but it’s a very very important car! Here’s the 2010 facelifted model which will be presented at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show.

Those familiar with the current generation of the Prado instantly recognize the new model. Although the car is significantly changed specially at front, but it still maintains the bulky character of the outgoing model. It will be produced in three and five-door variants, but UK customers will only get the big one, which is powered by a 171bhp 3.0-litre D-4D diesel. Other European countries will also get the three-door version along with a new 4.0 liter V6 VVT-i engine.

Technical specifications

• ENGINE: 3.0 D-4D
  • Engine type: Four cylinders in-line
  • Displacement: 2,982 cc
  • Fuel injection type: Common rail
  • Emissions level: Euro 4
  • Max power: 171 bhp @ 3,400 rpm
  • Max torque: 410 Nm @ 1,600-2,800 rpm
• PERFORMANCE
  • Acceleration 0-62mph (0-100 km/h): 11.7 s
  • Max. speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
• EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
  • Overall length: 4,760 mm
  • Overall width: 1,885 mm
  • Overall height: 1,845 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,790 mm
  • Front overhang: 895 mm
  • Rear overhang: 1,075 mm
• TYRES AND WHEELS
  • Wheels: 17 or 18-inch
  • Tyres: 245/70R17 or 265/60R18
• OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE
  • Approach angle: 32°
  • Departure angle: 25°
  • Ramp angle: 22°
  • Side angle limit: 42°
  • Minimum running ground clearance: 220 mm
  • Wading depth: 700 mm
• FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS
  • Combined cycle: 34.9 mpg
  • CO2 emissions: 214 g/km
• SUSPENSION
  • Front: Double wishbone
  • Rear: Four-link with lateral rod
• TOWING CAPACITY
  • Braked: 3,000 kg
  • Unbraked: 750 kg