It just so happened that in the "off-road" rating of preferences of Russians, Japanese models are out of competition. What is Moscow or the Far East - the whole of Siberia and even the Arctic travel in their cars. And the absolute leaders in Russia are Toyota Land Cruiser and its twin Lexus LX470. They recently got a new addition...
Last fall, at the Paris Motor Show, the debut of a new generation of Land Cruiser Prado, the younger brother of the “hundred part”, formerly known as model 90, took place. And recently, its official sales began in Russia. (The previous generation of the car was produced for almost seven years. This is a short period - in the off-road segment, age is held in high esteem, and generational change occurs much less frequently than in the rest.) The external proportions of the Prado have been preserved, even the outlines of the windows are the same. But all the outer panels are new, more plastic. The dimensions of the car have increased. Thanks to the large Avensis- and Corolla-style optics that extend onto the hood, the car fits well into the modern Toyota lineup. No wonder - the European design bureau ED2, which created Avensis, worked on its appearance.
Prado remained a real SUV - a frame structure, a continuous rear axle, a full-fledged transfer case and a bunch of locks. The new engine is a 4-liter V-shaped six with a capacity of 250 hp. (more than develops a 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine "weave"). These have not yet been installed on the Prado.
It is called the "little cruiser" ("weave" is half a meter longer and 10 centimeters higher). But this "small" one can accommodate three rows of seats and eight (!) seats - in the third, folding row there are three seat belts, and there can really be three of us.
The interior is brand new - stylish, modern and comfortable. The quality of the materials and fit of the panels is at the level of Lexus models. Wood and aluminum inserts, perforated leather, Optitron dashboard...
In the center of attention is the center console, which looks like a swollen “hood” of a cobra, on which “music” is located (for Europe, instead of a “large” stereo system, a navigation system monitor is installed, which also “shows” DVD) and a climate control unit with separate control. The latter has a dual lock button, which equalizes passenger and driver climate settings. Air flows are distributed in Toyota style, with one button.
In the upper part of the console, under the visor, there is a multifunctional color display of the on-board computer, which displays the readings of the compass, inclinometer and altimeter. And also chronological data (fuel consumption, etc.) for the last hundred kilometers - in the form of graphs. Not a very necessary thing, but effective.
The seats are fully "electric", the steering wheel is adjustable in angle and depth (for some reason, two separate levers). Settled quickly, everything is convenient and at hand. Handbrake on the tunnel, there are also two transmission control levers.
Behind, in the second row, there is plenty of space, the angle of inclination of the seatbacks can be changed. For passengers, the center console has its own ventilation control unit. Access to the third row is through the folded half of the second. There are three seats and two headrests. By the way, visibility back through the mirror, despite the three-row interior, is exemplary - often in such cars you see only a forest of head restraints.
There is only one set for Russia, but the richest and most expensive, there are no options. And this applies not only to the interior. In addition to the aforementioned 4-liter “six”, Prado has a four-speed “automatic”, a mechanical two-stage chain transfer case, a Torsen center differential with forced locking and a 40/60 torque distribution along the axles.
A whole arsenal of electronics has been given to help mechanics. Traction Control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control and Downhill Assist Control, Rear Air Suspension (TEMS). Of course - ABS with emergency braking system Brake Assist. Looks like I haven't forgotten anything...
250 forces is enough for two and a half tons of machine weight. Acceleration is smooth and forceful. Softly working "automatic", excellent noise isolation and "all-consuming" suspension conceal the declared 9.5 seconds to hundreds. But this is very good for an SUV, close classmates are 2-3 seconds behind.
The smoothness is amazing. You don't ride Prado, you swim. Nothing reaches the body - no tram tracks, no hatches. Nothing. Business class is easy! The main thing is not to accelerate when huge unsprung masses come into play, transmitting unpleasant vibrations to the body, and Prado sways noticeably on a gentle wave.
The beauty of the Prado air suspension is not only in the automatic control of the ride height (within 30 mm), but also in the adjustment of its stiffness. There are four modes: comfort, sport and two intermediate ones. On a flat road, the difference between the extreme ones - comfort and sport - is practically not felt: the car goes smoothly, does not sway, rolls in corners are small. (Intermediate regimes, apparently, are generally the lot of the elite.) But on the country road, the differences are felt better. In comfort mode, natural body rolls and buildup appear, but there are no complaints about handling, everything is reliable and understandable. At the same time, you can once again verify the validity of the saying “More speed - less holes”: as you accelerate, the vertical swaying of the body decreases.
In sports mode, both buildup and roll are not as noticeable as in comfortable mode, but small irregularities begin to “get” to the body. Here, not only the stiffness of the suspension increases, but the steering becomes sharper, and the reactions are clearer and faster. In any case, non-switchable electronics remain on the alert, upsetting both the car itself and the driver - the more aggressive his behavior, the sooner it comes into action and the longer and more persistently it works.
The combination of road tires and muddy clay underneath doesn't make the driving experience any less complete. We didn’t drive the Prado into deep mud - its predecessor is well known for its outstanding off-road abilities, and the new model has even more suspension travel. In any case, the car goes effortlessly along loose virgin soil and deep ruts. And if you still lock the differential and engage a lower range of gears ...
Now for the electronics. She may not be to the taste of orthodox Jeepers, but we liked her work. Especially the A-TRAC system, which simulates an interwheel lock, works flawlessly, only the brakes click cheerfully. Quite a funny thing - DAC, helping on the descents. It works when moving forward and backward, and even in “neutral”, the main thing is not to touch the brake pedal ....
Yes, the genus of real SUVs has not yet been eradicated. They just keep getting more comfortable and stylish. It’s not a shame to appear on such people and on people, and it’s not scary to mix dirt. But all-wheel drive, as expected, is in the price - for the Land Cruiser Prado they ask for almost $ 55,000.
We return to Georgia on Toyota off-road models
We are in Georgia for the third time - and we never cease to be surprised. A land of contradictions. Here, in conditions of incredible natural beauty, good-natured people live. Kitchen - God forbid every nation! Police stations are transparent in the truest sense of the word, and in them there are polite workers without labor corns. It is impossible to resolve the issue amicably with them, they are strict, but fair and humane. But there is another side. In many settlements, garbage is not taken out, and it covers the shoulders along the roads in a thick layer. Patrols meet as often as you and I blink, but for some reason a pedestrian in Georgia is an expendable item that does not enjoy any respect, and Georgian drivers are the embodiment of irresponsibility. But we're here in the big all-wheel drive Toyota: Venza, Highlander and Prado. Step aside!
According to Toyota experts, Venza will become more and more popular in Russia. If 4,426 cars were bought from us last year, then the forecast for 2014 is 4,900. At the same time, 1,097 five-doors have already been sold in the first two months of this year.
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Not so long ago, we talked about the end of sales of SUVs. Honored Patrol will be removed from production this year. And based on the opinion of the Australian representative office of Toyota, we assumed that a similar fate was destined for the veteran Land Cruiser 70. However, rumors about the death of the legendary "seventies" were greatly exaggerated!
The fact is that the Australian market is far from being the main one for this model, but only the third in terms of sales. In Australia and Oceania, a little more than 10 thousand "seventies" are now bought annually, while in Africa the demand is one and a half times higher. And about 60% of the 75 thousand SUVs sold annually settle in the Middle East: oil-producing Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and, of course, the Emirates are the main consumers of the fashionable model in these countries.
It is curious that the model is practically not represented in the rest of Asia: they prefer more modern and affordable Toyota Fortuner SUVs and Hilux pickups, because you can’t approach the “seventies” without at least 45 thousand dollars in your pocket. There is no veteran model in the two largest world markets - in China and the USA. Although in Canada an exception is made for an SUV: a car can be bought from a single dealer in Saskatchewan, but only as a special vehicle for heavy work in the mining industry and without permission on public roads. Therefore, North American sales are vanishingly small: only about a hundred cars a year. In Japan, Land Cruiser 70 stopped selling 12 years ago, although in 2014, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the model, the Japanese government issued a sales permit for exactly one year. And the only European country where the Land Cruiser 70 can be bought from official representatives is tiny Gibraltar.
Five-door SUV Toyota Land Cruiser 76
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The reason for such a low prevalence is the inconsistency of the model with modern safety and environmental standards. The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is produced at two Toyota Auto Body plants in Japan, and CKD assembly is organized in Bangladesh (at the Aftab plant), Kenya (Associated Vehicle Assemblers - AVA) and Portugal (Toyota Caetano). However, assembly in Asia and Africa is focused on local dealers, the Portuguese make cars exclusively for South Africa. And cars with 1GR-FE gasoline engines (V6 4.0, 231 hp), atmospheric diesel engines 1HZ (4.2 l, 6 cylinders in a row, 131 hp) or 1VD-FTV turbodiesels (V8 4.5, 207 hp), which for the most part only comply with Euro-4 standards.
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As for safety, crash tests under the Australian ANCAP program brought the “seventy” only 22.88 points out of 37 possible and three stars out of five. Moreover, in 2010, the Australians tested a truck with two frontal airbags that had already appeared a year earlier, but still without ABS - the Land Cruiser 70 received this system only two years later. Interestingly, most of the points were awarded for exemplary side impact resistance, and the frontal crash test brought only 6.88 points out of a maximum of sixteen.
ANCAP crash test: 64 km/h, 40% overlap, deformable barrier
In November of this year, Euro 5 environmental standards and stricter safety requirements come into force in Australia, for example, the presence of a stabilization system will become mandatory. Toyota are ready to make sacrifices: it has already been announced that ESP and three additional airbags will appear on the “seventies” - curtains and a knee airbag for the driver. But all this is true only for a single-row cab pickup: the thirteen-seat three-door Troop Carrier, the six-seat pickup and the traditional five-door station wagon all seem to be leaving the Australian market after all.
How to make up for the loss of such a large market? It is possible that the "seventies" will be officially sold in Russia for the first time! Until now, these cars have been imported to us only by "gray" dealers, and some of them even provide their own guarantee. Fumitaka Kawashima, vice-president of the Russian representative office of Toyota, announced the likelihood of "legalization" at the beginning of the year. Will the “Japanese UAZ” at a cost of approximately three million rubles be in demand on our market? Notorious for being indestructible, but at the same time of poor paint quality, and potentially falling into the category of luxury with a corresponding increase in vehicle tax? It’s definitely not worth counting on the rush demand, but after the departure of the Land Rover Defender SUV (in recent years it has found 300-350 buyers annually), the “seventies” may well occupy its niche.
The Russian office of Toyota has not yet confirmed the release of the Land Cruiser 70 model to the Russian market. But they didn't deny it either.
In 2014, the leadership of the Japanese concern Toyota decided to resume production of the legendary Land Cruiser 70 model. The decision was timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the car, and the production itself is planned to be carried out for one year, producing approximately 200 vehicles per month. Unfortunately, the Land Cruiser 70 anniversary series will be sold only in Japan, but this does not reduce world interest in, in fact, a collector's edition.
For some, it will be a discovery - but small-scale batches of the 70th series are still produced to this day, successfully sold in the markets of Australia, Venezuela and other countries. Meanwhile, the debut of this car took place back in 1984, marking the beginning of the modern history of the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado lines. Reviving the mass production of this model, the Japanese did not make global changes in the appearance of the “classic”, only slightly improving it with a modernized hood, a different bumper, an updated radiator grille, new optics with integrated direction indicators and special anniversary nameplates.
At the same time, the classic style was maximally preserved in every new part of the car, which gives the exterior a special zest and historical value.
Like many years ago, the "resurrected" Land Cruiser 70 (2015 model year) will be produced in station wagon and pickup bodies. The SUV received dimensions of 4810x1870x1920 mm, and the pickup truck - 5270x1770x1950 mm. The wheelbase is 2700 and 3180 mm, respectively. Thus, the "collectible novelty" is slightly larger than its "historical predecessor".
The interior of the "new Land Cruiser 70-series" the developers also tried to keep as close to the original as possible, but at the same time modern finishing materials, athermal glass and better sound insulation are used. In addition, the car received new seats with lateral support at the front and three-point seat belts at the rear, a modern steering wheel, as well as a new front panel, made in a classic angular-rectangular shape, but equipped with a multimedia system with a touch screen and a different instrument panel.
The 30-year-old SUV and pickup had a range of turbodiesel engines ranging from 3.4 to 4.2 liters in displacement and power ranging from 98 to 164 hp.
The version of the "70th" from 2015 is equipped with a non-alternative 1GR-FE unit, which has 6 V-shaped cylinders with a total displacement of 4.0 liters, an aluminum cylinder block and a variable valve timing system VVT-i. The maximum power of this motor is 231 hp. at 5200 rpm, and the peak torque falls at around 360 Nm at 3800 rpm.
The engine is aggregated only with a 5-speed “mechanics”, which has triple synchronizers of the second and third gears. In a combined cycle of operation, the 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 will eat about 15.1 liters of fuel.
The "classic platform" of this car was largely preserved, but the Japanese modernized or replaced some of the elements with modern counterparts. As before, the Land Cruiser 70 is built on a spar frame with a front dependent suspension with spaced springs and shock absorbers, as well as a rear dependent suspension with a continuous axle suspended on leaf springs. The SUV and pickup truck received a hard-wired all-wheel drive, which can be supplemented with optional lockable cross-axle differentials with electric actuators.
Unlike the "classic model", the revived version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 will receive an ABS system, two frontal airbags and a gift box for ignition keys lined with leather. As an option, the vehicle can be equipped with an electric winch.
The 2015 model year Land Cruiser 70-series will be assembled at the Toyota Auto Body plant, and the first copies should arrive at Japanese dealers in the fall of 2014. The Collector's Edition starts at $34,650 for an SUV or $33,700 for a pickup truck.
Modifications of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4D MT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4D AT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D MT 97 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 2.4 D AT 97 hp
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 3.0D MT
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 3.0D AT
Odnoklassniki Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 for the price
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Owner reviews Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70, 1990
Actually, I consider the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70-series to be the standard of a jeep. The 70 series nomenclature can give all the possibilities for driving on and off the road, and taking into account the majority of predilections of "jeepers". As for the LJ71, it turned out to be preferable for me, since the short base allows you to turn around without problems in the vast majority of situations. It is lightweight, which allows you not to sink where big colleagues immediately get bogged down. Despite the fact that the car went to stock, it was clear from it that one of its previous owners was a fan of hunting and fishing, but he carefully watched it and invested money in it on time. As a result, I got a fairly lively specimen, surprising even experienced specialists with dynamics, who, being behind the wheel, suspected the replacement of the internal combustion engine with a KZ. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 drove quite cheerfully. There were no cases that I lacked power, wherever I went (mud, forest, passes, highway, mountains). A long ride on the highway with passes and potholes does not cause any complaints. The car drives briskly even with a full load. In the future I plan to roll out by car outside the region, and travel around the picturesque places of Primorye. In conclusion, I want to say that I was convinced for myself that the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 is a light-engine version of the Cruisers, these are really unique cars that will be in demand for a long time to come. Currently, the 70 series has undergone restyling, and continues to be produced, as it is in constant demand.
Advantages : reliability. Endurance. Patency.
Flaws : perhaps age.
Dmitry, Novosibirsk
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70, 1991
I fell in love with the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 immediately, I was struck by the condition of the 16 year old car. Everything shone, under the hood was clean. The next day I became the owner of this machine. There was no end to the joy. Separately, you can highlight the automatic box. There is no price for such a box, the car has agility, it pulls perfectly, and you can’t imagine anything better in the city. Very handy for towing cars. Yes, and surpassed all expectations. I had to climb where UAZ never even dreamed of. Also pleased with the inclusion of all-wheel drive buttons on the instrument panel. You don’t have to get out and turn on the “hubs” like on the UAZ. First, standing still, you turn on the button for turning on the front axle gearbox, and you can drive as soon as the front axle is required, you just need to press the 4WD button and everything is done. You can't imagine. The only thing that can become a minus for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70 is a stiff suspension, but you quickly get used to it. This is just the front axle gives such a result. On the highway, the car goes excellently, like the king of the desert. The large front hood gives confidence in movement. It is convenient to maneuver in parking lots, the dimensions feel good. You just have to be careful when reversing, the passenger car can be overlooked due to the high rear windows. The salon immediately captivates with its convenience, especially the driver's seat, which has both adjustable lateral support and lumbar adjustment. Under the front seats are shock absorbers that allow you to compensate for the stiffness of the suspension. The rear seat is split 50:50, allows you to carry a long load, and there is room for the rear passenger. He transported a wooden lining, 2.55 meters long, 60 m2 entered and there was still room. In general, to describe all the sensations that you get when driving this car is not possible. This is really a "tank" that cannot be "killed".
Advantages : solid construction. Reliability. Unpretentiousness. Patency.
Flaws : age. Rigid suspension.
