Gasoline engines deliver a little less trouble, or rather, they do not react so sharply to a sporty driving style. For "gasolines" it is important not to oversleep the temperature of the engine. Overheating for the V-shaped "six" always ends with the replacement of the block head, or even two. A "used" head will not help for obvious reasons: where are the guarantees that it was not removed from the same car? Again, it all depends on the owner. An experienced "pagerist" will replace the antifreeze in time, will monitor its level, and when stalled, he will not just press the gas, but glance at the engine temperature sensor. Overheating costs at least $1000. For what? Diesel engines are more tolerant of high temperatures. It is enough to grind the head ($ 150), and you can live on.
By the age of 300,000 km, all gasoline engines suffer from problems with the gas distribution mechanism. Noise, knocking means replacing camshafts, repairing the block head. For everything about everything - about $1000. Approximately by the same run, "incontinence" of oil begins on the gaskets of the valve cover and pan.
All of the above does not mean at all that Mitsubishi engines are a living hell compared to Toyota units. It's just that they are much more demanding on operating conditions and compliance with maintenance deadlines. Where the Toyota motor groans, groans and endures, Mitsubishi will not tolerate it, but will immediately punish with money.
In our conditions, it is better to reduce service intervals for all engines to 10,000 km, while not saving on filters. Especially air: a clogged filter can easily "pull" the catalyst along with it.
The timing belt ($80) is changed every 90,000 km: it’s better to invest in rollers and oil seals with it so that you don’t pay twice from avarice. The 2.8-liter turbodiesel has a chain ($150) in the timing drive, but it is also desirable to change it by 300,000 km.
The Super Select 4WD transmission, which is used on the Pajero, beats the Toyota one in terms of drive options. You can move in rear-wheel drive mode, saving fuel. You can turn on the front axle. And on slippery sections of the road, block the center differential, and on even more slippery ones, turn on the downshift. All this with a clear indication on the instrument panel and one lever! The words "intuitive" are great for describing the Pajero drivetrain. On most cars, a rear differential lock is installed; the designers considered “clamping” the front one to be pampering.
The most "popular" transmission failure is the input shaft ($160) of a manual transmission. He honestly warns about a possible failure with increased noise, then a howl, and then the Pajero simply stops. This breakdown is typical for heavy five-door versions; it almost never occurs in three-doors.
A weak diesel excelled here: the clutch ($360) rarely lasts longer than 60-80,000 km.
Most often, Pajero's rear crosses ($ 120) of the propeller shaft "fly out". The front ones ($90) live a little longer, but are also a running part. It makes no sense to talk about the service life: it only depends on how sharply and how hard you press on the gas pedal.
Servicemen rarely encounter problems with "handouts". And when they collide, they give good advice to the owners: “Don’t look for spare parts, but buy a “second-hand” box. It will cost less than repair, but it will last the same.” Service station masters usually help to find a "not tired razdatka".
Don't assume that all transmission problems are due to too much use. Light asphalt life disables the rear differential lock mechanism. The tubes of the vacuum drive are clogged or the contacts "turn sour", less often - the drive pump itself breaks ($ 450).
There are no problems with Mitsubishi automatics. There is a problem with the power of the 3.5-liter engine, which "kills" the box in the region of 100-150,000 km. Jerks when shifting gears will tell you about the approaching death. The recipe for "poison" for an "automatic" looks like this: driving fast and exceeding oil change intervals. It needs to be changed every 45,000 km and always with a filter ($50). Moreover, use only branded Mitsubishi oil ($ 100), other "automatic" simply does not perceive.
cat cradle
The suspension of both cars is soft and gentle on passengers. Toyota's suspension is also kind to the owner's wallet. And to the ears too. Even the broken bushings of the anti-roll bar ($10 apiece) are "silent", not giving themselves away. They change every 30,000 km, and silent blocks ($25 apiece) "live" for about 60-70,000 km. By about 150,000 km, the front shock absorbers will need to be replaced ($ 70 apiece).
The rear suspension has nothing special, except for shock absorbers ($45 apiece). In five-door cars, they last about 50-60,000 km, and by 100-150,000 km it will be necessary to change the longitudinal rods and silent blocks.
It will take a little more money to maintain the Pajero chassis. And much more - to replace shock absorbers with variable stiffness. They are installed on expensive versions and cost about $250 per shock. Replacement cannot be shelved, because along with shock absorbers, buy a system pump. It costs about $700. You can only take comfort in the fact that you can get out of an unpleasant situation by putting conventional shock absorbers.
The front suspension requires intervention every 80-90,000 km. After replacing the ball bearings and steering tips, the car drives the same amount, then the silent blocks will need to be replaced. They change in assembly with a lever ($190), and Taiwanese silent blocks ($20 apiece) turn the suspension into a "find and change what knocks" attraction.
There's not much to break in the back either. Only the towing of heavy trailers affects: silent blocks fail. Together with worn-out shock absorbers, they will tell you that you have a “deserved tractor”. The steering settings are the same as the suspension. American-style powerful hydraulic boosters help off-road, but they are not at all conducive to fast driving on asphalt.
Toyota has costly problems with steering. Steering shaft crosspiece - $200, rubber bands, with which the steering wheel is attached to the body, are supplied only assembled with the steering mechanism - $1600. Liquid leaks are also not uncommon, but they are much cheaper. Tie rods ($140 each) don't like to swim in water and mud, and jeepers write them down as consumables. Ordinary drivers drive without even knowing such a line in the price lists of spare parts stores.
Mitsubishi Pajero requires replacement of four steering tips ($40 each) every 80-90,000 km, and by 300-350,000 km - the swingarm and bipod ($250 for both parts) of the steering mechanism.
With brakes, both cars are very similar: front brake pads ($100 Toyota, $60 Mitsubishi) "keep" 30-40,000 km, rear up to 60-70,000 km ($75 Toyota, $50 Mitsubishi). With each replacement, it does not hurt to clean their seats and lubricate the guide calipers. Otherwise, they will wedge and wear unevenly. For calm drivers, brake discs ($225 Toyota, $170 Mitsubishi) can withstand more than 100,000 km.
There may be trouble with the ABS, to be precise - with its sensors. Faulty ABS is a sign of the "Jeep" past of the car, so such cars need to be carefully examined.
The old Pajero has a leaking brake master cylinder. The original repair kit costs $80, but the service life of the repaired unit is limited to two years. Brand new cylinder - $200.
We turn off the engine
That's it, our fact-finding trip to the weak points of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero is over. If it seemed to someone too long, then all-wheel drive cars have a lot of parts. And most owners are too frivolous about their cars. If Toyota is relatively calm about barbaric exploitation, then Mitsubishi Pajero reacts instantly. The very first visit to the service convinces all newly-made owners of this. Therefore, Prado wins among these "Japanese". It is more reliable and cheaper to operate. But this does not mean that Pajero is bad. Firstly, the prices for Mitsubishi are lower, especially for Montero imported from America. Secondly, the Pajero interior is perhaps more convenient.
Both cars are the last of the classic SUV genus. A minimum of electronics, a maximum of thoughtful mechanics. There are few alternatives to them among new cars. And it is possible that after "trying" Pajero or Prado, you will want to leave it for ten years.
Happy shopping!
* - Prices are for branded parts, replacement cost - in branded service centers at the time of writing. However, they may differ slightly in one direction or another.
Two cars of the legend, which can rightfully be called the best in their class. Like twin brothers, these "mastodons" have been fighting for the right to lead the consumer market for more than 30 years. The history of the appearance of both cars goes back to the distant 80s of the last century, directly to the land of the rising sun. It is from there, from the region where typhoons and earthquakes are raging, that SUVs come from, which the whole world knows about.
Both cars are already in the fourth generation, while during the entire production period, several restylings and improvements have been done. Quality and reliability, one of the main components on which manufacturers place the main emphasis, and the design of both cars, can hardly be called “super complicated” language.
Montero, Shogun and Pajero, same car with different names
As for the Mitsubishi Pajero 4, the SUV takes its roots from the third (previous) generation. Moreover, many auto experts and critics say with confidence that the car of the previous series has simply undergone a deeper revision. Indeed, changes in the appearance, interior and technical part of the car have not been so significant. With the naked eye or from a distance, you can not even notice the differences, in addition, many components, assemblies and parts of the machines are interchangeable.
But still, the automaker radically changed the following:
1. The front and rear parts of the body have acquired a new look, the shapes of the bumpers and optics have also changed.
2. The 4M41 turbodiesel engine used on the three-ruble note received a new Common Rail injection system. Due to which it was possible to increase the power from 165 to 200 hp, and the torque from 351 to 441 Nm.
As for gasoline engines, two engines, 6G72 and 6G75, were inherited from Pajero 3. True, the latter has undergone some changes, in particular, a new MIVEC valve timing system (Mitsubishi Motors' own development) has been applied, as a result of which the power has increased by 19 hp.
3. The chassis and suspension were also changed. Wheel bearings (the weak point of the predecessor), so the designs have been finalized and the resource has been increased. The suspension arms are aluminum and smaller in size. The springs have become longer and thicker, the clearance has not changed from this, but the stiffness has increased. The fourth generation steers much better on a good road, roll and roll in corners are a thing of the past.
4. The door cards have remained the same shape, only the materials of their decoration have changed. In the cabin, by and large, there was an easy update and nothing more. So, for example, the seats remained absolutely identical to their counterpart, and the headrests became without holes. In general, the interior space, with the exception of the center console and panel, remained unchanged.
Now let's take a closer look at the opponent
The 120th series, in 2009, was replaced by the 150th generation of the body (4th in a row) of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The car is built on the same chassis as the earlier variation. The carrier frame has undergone a slight change, which has been reinforced in the spar part. It is worth noting that the Prado's closest relatives are also considered the FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Land Cruiser 200, the components and parts of which are largely identical. The power plants used on the fourth "pradik" are for the most part the same as those on the predecessor.
The very name of the SUV family Land cruiser- translated from English, means a land cruiser. And the title Prado translated from Spanish as a meadow.
Applied engines and their weaknesses
1. Atmospheric gasoline engine 2TR-FE, in the past also installed on the 120 series. Previously, cars with this engine were not delivered to European countries, and cars with such an engine, as a rule, indicated that this was an export option for the countries of the Middle East, or as in common people call "Arab".
With the advent of the 4th generation of SUVs, this motor again found a second life, but now also on the European continent. In the line of all power units, this engine is considered the weakest, and its power reaches only 163 hp, with a torque of 246 N.m., which does not produce excessively high performance when driving.
The motor itself is not young, but comes from the same Toyota 3FZ-FE motor, which was once installed on the "one hundred and twenty". The head of the block was modified and a new system for changing the valve timing was installed, thereby increasing the power from 150 to 163 hp, and the timing drive, in the form of a chain, was modernized and made more reliable. By and large, this engine tried and tested by time"to the mind." All sores are cured over the years. The only thing that is a pity is that on a car, it works at the limit of its capabilities, which cannot positively affect its resource in any way.
2. Diesel turbocharged 1KD-FTV, in-line four-cylinder engine with 16 valves, a displacement of 3 liters and an outstanding 173 l / s. Just like the previous unit, it migrated from the Land Cruiser Prado, only the second generation. The motor first appeared in 2000 and even then a Common Rail battery-type fuel system was installed on it, which was an innovation of that time. For the entire time of its release, engineers carried out a number of activities to refine and improve the reliability of the motor, but still some disadvantages are still relevant today:
The belt drive of a diesel engine, and even with a high compression ratio, is not the most ordinary solution. Meanwhile, the manufacturer in the instructions recommends replacing it once every 120 thousand kilometers, which is disproportionately much even for gasoline engines. In order to avoid breakage of the timing belt, it is recommended to replace the entire kit at an earlier date.
Fuel injectors are very sensitive to fuel quality. As practice shows, their average resource is 120-150 thousand km, and even less in cases of using bad diesel fuel. Surprisingly for many, there are 4 such nozzles in the engine, the cost of each about 25 thousand rubles.
3. The top gasoline aspirated 1GR-FE, with a working volume of 4 liters, issuing 282 horsepower and a torque of 387 N.M. Once upon a time, the same engine was installed on the Prado 120, only with less power (249 hp). Improvements were made to the gas distribution mechanism, namely, a completely new phase change system appeared, somewhat similar to a clutch, instead of the traditional gear pulley on the camshaft. The valve drive remained unchanged. It, as before, is subject to manual adjustment every 250-300 thousand km.
The engine block is made of aluminum alloy, and the cooling system has jackets even between the cylinders, thereby preventing zone overheating of parts. This engine can be safely called flagship in the powertrain line, and the mileage done without major repairs often exceeds the mark at 650-700 thousand. No major weaknesses have been identified by owners of SUVs with such an engine. The reputation of a leader can only be spoiled by a high transport tax calculated from the power of the unit.
What is better Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Over the considerable years of production, both SUVs have gained a whole army of fans and haters. Each in its own way is the standard among idols. Exploring various criteria and factors, we will try to determine the pros and cons of each car, and in the meantime, everyone will think about the conclusions to themselves.
Body, appearance, dimensions
It's no secret that Mitsubishi Pajero 4 has almost 80% body inherited from the predecessor. The frame, as before, remained integrated into the body, the doors and fenders are absolutely identical, the trunk lid (or the 5th door) differs only in niches for the spare wheel. In general, the appearance has not changed much cardinally, but still there is novelty.
The Toyota LC 150 has a completely different situation. The body of the car has changed beyond recognition, and its dimensions have actually grown to the older brother LC 100 in the previous generation. The latest fashion trends, angular body lines and Ix-shaped slanting shapes are visible on the face.
If the Prado predecessor, with its rounded and smooth features, looked more like typical american SUV, then today's SUV is not at all like it. Notes appeared in the design, clearly of Japanese flavor, somewhat reminiscent of the auto industry from early 90s. Apparently, as the proverb says, everything new is a well-forgotten old, nevertheless, the car was a success and turned out to be quite brutal.
A new generation of bodywork is not always beneficial, of course, and sometimes you just need to carry out a light facelift. But in the case of the Land Cruiser, the situation is completely different, in appearance, it is clearly superior to Mitsubishi, which has lost its charm in almost 20 years.
As for the sizes, here there is some trick. The official length of Pajero is 4900 cm, against 4780 cm for Prado. Here, many motorists will immediately be outraged by such indicators, because by eye, the situation is inversely proportional. The thing is that the length of the body is measured along all protruding parts in front and behind the car, and Mitsubishi has an external spare wheel, which throws about 25 centimeters.
According to measurements in width, the “pradik” surprisingly loses 1.5 cm to his opponent, and in terms of height, he takes the same one and a half centimeters in his favor. “Somewhere it has decreased, somewhere it has increased.”
Chassis, suspension, transmission
In the design of the TLC 150, a classic layout for off-road vehicles is used. A continuous bridge is used in the rear, and a multi-link with CV joints in front.
As for the "padzherik", then in simple words, all the nodes are more like a "SUV". There are no bridges, and the entire suspension is completely independent, and even on aluminum levers. Such Mitsubishi design will clearly win the opponent, in stability on an asphalt track, especially at high speeds, but for off-road, this is her clear minus.
Riding in a "land cruiser" along the highway is not comfortable at high speed, it sways and rolls a lot in corners. But convenience and softness, with unhurried movement, this is his strong point, which can be safely called an advantage over counterparts.
Four-wheel drive on the Land Cruiser family is connected permanently, in a ratio of 60:40, forced locking of the central differential is also possible. Mitsubishi uses the Advanced Super Select II 4WD transmission, which distributes torque using clutches and an electric drive.
There are much more opportunities here than those of a competitor, this is a mono-drive mode and switching the wheel formula at speed. There is no doubt about the reliability of both units, the only reason for reflection is that the Mitsubishi gearbox is equipped with a number of sensors and electronics that can put the transmission into emergency mode in the event of a malfunction.
Comparison of power plants and selection of the best
If we draw an analogy of engines, it turns out that the number of main units in the compared cars is the same, 2 petrol and 1 turbodiesel. There are also export options with other motors, it makes no sense to consider them, since they are extremely rare.
On both SUVs, there is no room for newbies in the powertrain lineup. All used motors have a decent "experience" and proven over decades. Most of the problems that arise during their operation can be classified as systemic with great confidence. So, for example, the timing chain used on the top-end Toyota 1GR-FE engine runs 250-350 thousand km without any problems, and the normal turbine resource in the 4M41 Pajero engine is almost 200-250 thousand km. Such high performance, many cars of the middle class, is far beyond their strength.
Interior space
The archaic “Padzherik” in the cabin is noticeably tighter than the opponent, but surprisingly, the all-round visibility is still better. Big and fat minus in the Mitsubishi cabin, the driver's seat and steering column are considered to be very close to the door. Not even a large build person will rest with his left foot on the door. Apparently the calculation was on short and thin Japanese.
Significantly higher level than in the Prado, finishing materials for the interior panel and seats. Noise isolation is definitely better in the Toyota Land Cruiser j150, but at the same time, crickets in the hard plastic panel appear more often in the Prado.
Finally some pros and cons
The luxury version of Pajero 4 will cost about 500 tr. cheaper than a competitor, and the Mitsubishi configurations themselves look much richer.
In the secondary market, these SUVs are found with twisted mileage in about 80% of cases. In order not to be deceived, you can read the special instructions.
Export cars for the Middle East and the UAE are found in both brands. Buying such a car will most likely not be the best investment. The absence of insulation in the skin, poor resistance to moisture and frost, this is the minimum difference from European counterparts.
The cost of spare parts and maintenance for SUVs is virtually the same. The only “but” in this matter is only that spare parts from the previous version are suitable for Mitsubishi, which can be found cheaper or used.
Eternal rivals - automobile monsters Toyota and Mitsubishi often confuse future owners, offering them to choose the most suitable off-road version on their own. Therefore, the opinion that Pajero 4 or Prado 150 is better is mostly based on the subjective assessment of owners who have experience in operating either one or the other SUV.
Official representatives from both sides are in no hurry to provide battle tests, the number of failures of systems of components and assemblies, returns and improvements to their cars to the general court. They often present dry information in the form of performance characteristics. They give out wishful thinking, and sometimes they simply briefly describe certain functions of each car, further confusing future owners.
Manufacturers are well aware that being able to operate these two machines at the same time is somewhat strange and even more expensive. That is why most of the value judgments about which is better - Mitsubishi Pajero or Toyota Prado, are based on the opinions of car owners who, in hot and cold, in urban conditions and off-road, go on their way every day.
Both cars have a rich history. And are offered in the fourth generation. Mitsubishi Pajero. It is the number four that worries experts the most, because many are inclined to believe that the latest Pajero is just a decently updated version of the previous generation.
These suspicions are confirmed by the interior (except for the front panel) and the appearance of the SUV, which is very similar to the second generation models. The 4M41 power unit remained the same and has a volume of 3.2 liters. A new 6G75 gasoline unit with a volume of 3.8 liters has been added. Recall that Pajero has been produced since 2006.
It is better not to remember about the frame, because it does not exist. Instead, an independent suspension was installed, which is why the car has turned into a family SUV class with advanced all-wheel drive transmission. It is possible to position Pajero as an extreme SUV, but very carefully.
Passengers and chassis components suffer the most from this design, especially when driving over rough terrain. In this case, the moving parts of the body are subjected to heavy stress and are held by the hinges, constantly in contact with the door seals. Over time, such contact leads to rubber rubbing and direct contact with the metal parts of the structure.
Particular inconvenience brings mediocre sound insulation. In the case of additional anti-creak treatment, the issue is resolved only by 50%.
How is Prado doing? Land Cruiser Prado 150 came out a little later - in 2009, but also, like in the third generation, it is built on the same wheelbase as its predecessor 120, which means it has a frame structure. According to the representatives of the company, most likely, this will be the last modification with a frame base.
The dimensions of the body have undergone changes, it has become larger. The legacy from the predecessor went to permanent four-wheel drive (there is nothing wrong with that). The last generation acquired an additional KDSS option (it was not in the 3rd generation), the proprietary Land Cruiser air suspension remained unchanged.
patency
One of the main selection criteria is patency. Both cars were originally designed to comfortably overcome obstacles. Toyota Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero can only be compared if they are operated under the same conditions.
In the latter car, the transmission is more responsive, primarily due to well-executed factory settings. Electronic braking of the wheels in the air guarantees excellent interaction of the remaining wheels with loose soil and mud layer.
Therefore, climbing uphill on a Pajero or Prado is a big difference. Toyota definitely loses, constantly slipping. When you press the accelerator pedal at the top of the rise, there is a long pause and only then the wheels begin to slow down. Often this is enough to lose momentum and load.
In both cars, the transmission is in an equal position - a downshift is engaged with an active center differential lock. The presence of an interwheel differential in Toyota and Pajero is not provided for in budget options. Depending on the configuration, the clearance for both cars is not the same, respectively 220 and 235 mm. With the installation of protection, it can change down by 10-15 mm.
It should be noted that the Prado suspension is much more comfortable, especially when overcoming rough sections.
Interior
In the maximum Ultimate configuration, the Pajero IV cannot but please a sufficiently large hatch (the Prado does not have it), a leather interior. The front seats are mechanically adjustable. The steering wheel is not adjustable for reach.
In the Land Cruiser Prado 150 in the middle Elegance configuration, the steering wheel is adjustable both in height and in reach, which is very convenient if operated by several drivers. The engine starts with a button, there is access without a key.
Using the electric drive, you can set the front seats in a comfortable position, although the manufacturers did not provide a memory function. All this can be found in the Prestige package, and in addition, there is navigation, a cross-axle differential lock, and 4 cameras are located around the perimeter. All this is displayed on the price (400 thousand more).
The front panel on the Pajero looks a little more refined than the Prado. Although the latter has a color monitor, but with a somewhat archaic resolution of 400 by 800. The interior is offered in only three versions: ivory, black and brown. The last color was added later. There are no complaints about the quality of finishes and interior materials for both cars.
The capacity of the cabin and trunk of the Pajero deserves special attention - it is larger. The car has various niches in the rear part under the floor (spare wheel space) where you can put bulky things. In some car configurations, it is possible to install an additional row (the car becomes a 7-seater), which will not be very convenient, especially when traveling long distances. But the opportunity to stay is still provided.
Musical combines are installed in two cars, the Pajero is even of high quality, but the sound leaves much to be desired. There is an excellent option with a color monitor on the ceiling, which makes it possible to watch movies and cartoons. Passengers on the second row will not be bored during long journeys, and the driver will be calmer, as they will not have to be distracted by conversations, especially if children are driving in the cabin.
economy
It should be noted that in Pajero, the manufacturer recommends pouring AI-92 gasoline, and in Prado - AI-95. With the same 3-liter gasoline units, the maximum speed of the latter is 10 km less and is 165 km / h.
Consumption per hundred for cars is almost the same and is equal to 10 liters per 100 km on the highway. Therefore, Pajero or Prado, which is better? In this they are practically equal. But in the city it is more profitable to operate Prado, its consumption is 14 liters with a little, against 16 with a ponytail for Pajero.
Sports version of Pajero
In 1996, the Pajero Sport was introduced. The latest version was presented in 2015. It was built on the basis of the Mitsubishi L200. The question of what to prefer - Pajero sport or Prado, is ambiguous. Indeed, in fact, Toyota remains softer in relation to even the fourth generation Pajero, so you should not count on comfort in the sports version. The SUV has acquired a completely new Off-Road mode, which works in four versions - gravel, snow / mud, sand, stone. Therefore, obstacles will be overcome much easier and safer.
The rigid frame has become even stiffer, and the suspension is tuned for improved handling, although its design elements remain the same as in the previous generation.
What is better Prado or Pajero Sport? Consider the features of operation. If you plan to use the car in an aggressive style, off-road, then give preference to the sport version. If driving in the city, lean towards the Prado. An equally important factor when buying is the cost of SUVs. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is cheaper than Land Cruiser Prado.
Two cars of the legend, which can rightfully be called the best in their class. Like twin brothers, these "mastodons" have been fighting for the right to lead the consumer market for more than 30 years. The history of the appearance of both cars goes back to the distant 80s of the last century, directly to the land of the rising sun. It is from there, from the region where typhoons and earthquakes are raging, that SUVs come from, which the whole world knows about.
Both cars are already in the fourth generation, while during the entire production period, several restylings and improvements have been done. Quality and reliability, one of the main components on which manufacturers place the main emphasis, and the design of both cars, can hardly be called “super complicated” language.
Montero, Shogun and Pajero, same car with different names
As for the Mitsubishi Pajero 4, the SUV takes its roots from the third (previous) generation. Moreover, many auto experts and critics say with confidence that the car of the previous series has simply undergone a deeper revision. Indeed, changes in the appearance, interior and technical part of the car have not been so significant. With the naked eye or from a distance, you can not even notice the differences, in addition, many components, assemblies and parts of the machines are interchangeable.
But still, the automaker radically changed the following:
1. The front and rear parts of the body have acquired a new look, the shapes of the bumpers and optics have also changed.
2. The 4M41 turbodiesel engine used on the three-ruble note received a new Common Rail injection system. Due to which it was possible to increase the power from 165 to 200 hp, and the torque from 351 to 441 Nm.
As for gasoline engines, two engines, 6G72 and 6G75, were inherited from Pajero 3. True, the latter has undergone some changes, in particular, a new MIVEC valve timing system (Mitsubishi Motors' own development) has been applied, as a result of which the power has increased by 19 hp.
3. The chassis and suspension were also changed. Wheel bearings (the weak point of the predecessor), so the designs have been finalized and the resource has been increased. The suspension arms are aluminum and smaller in size. The springs have become longer and thicker, the clearance has not changed from this, but the stiffness has increased. The fourth generation steers much better on a good road, roll and roll in corners are a thing of the past.
4. The door cards have remained the same shape, only the materials of their decoration have changed. In the cabin, by and large, there was an easy update and nothing more. So, for example, the seats remained absolutely identical to their counterpart, and the headrests became without holes. In general, the interior space, with the exception of the center console and panel, remained unchanged.
Now let's take a closer look at the opponent
The 120th series, in 2009, was replaced by the 150th generation of the body (4th in a row) of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The car is built on the same chassis as the earlier variation. The carrier frame has undergone a slight change, which has been reinforced in the spar part. It is worth noting that the Prado's closest relatives are also considered the FJ Cruiser, 4Runner and Land Cruiser 200, the components and parts of which are largely identical. The power plants used on the fourth "pradik" are for the most part the same as those on the predecessor.
The very name of the SUV family Land cruiser- translated from English, means a land cruiser. And the title Prado translated from Spanish as a meadow.
Applied engines and their weaknesses
1. Atmospheric gasoline engine 2TR-FE, in the past also installed on the 120 series. Previously, cars with this engine were not delivered to European countries, and cars with such an engine, as a rule, indicated that this was an export option for the countries of the Middle East, or as in common people call "Arab".
With the advent of the 4th generation of SUVs, this motor again found a second life, but now also on the European continent. In the line of all power units, this engine is considered the weakest, and its power reaches only 163 hp, with a torque of 246 N.m., which does not produce excessively high performance when driving.
The motor itself is not young, but comes from the same Toyota 3FZ-FE motor, which was once installed on the "one hundred and twenty". The head of the block was modified and a new system for changing the valve timing was installed, thereby increasing the power from 150 to 163 hp, and the timing drive, in the form of a chain, was modernized and made more reliable. By and large, this engine tried and tested by time"to the mind." All sores are cured over the years. The only thing that is a pity is that on a car, it works at the limit of its capabilities, which cannot positively affect its resource in any way.
2. Diesel turbocharged 1KD-FTV, in-line four-cylinder engine with 16 valves, a displacement of 3 liters and an outstanding 173 l / s. Just like the previous unit, it migrated from the Land Cruiser Prado, only the second generation. The motor first appeared in 2000 and even then a Common Rail battery-type fuel system was installed on it, which was an innovation of that time. For the entire time of its release, engineers carried out a number of activities to refine and improve the reliability of the motor, but still some disadvantages are still relevant today:
The belt drive of a diesel engine, and even with a high compression ratio, is not the most ordinary solution. Meanwhile, the manufacturer in the instructions recommends replacing it once every 120 thousand kilometers, which is disproportionately much even for gasoline engines. To avoid breakage timing belt, it is recommended to replace the entire kit at an earlier date.
Fuel injectors are very sensitive to fuel quality. As practice shows, their average resource is 120-150 thousand km, and even less in cases of using bad diesel fuel. Surprisingly for many, there are 4 such nozzles in the engine, the cost of each about 25 thousand rubles.
3. The top gasoline aspirated 1GR-FE, with a working volume of 4 liters, issuing 282 horsepower and a torque of 387 N.M. Once upon a time, the same engine was installed on the Prado 120, only with less power (249 hp). Improvements were made to the gas distribution mechanism, namely, a completely new phase change system appeared, somewhat similar to a clutch, instead of the traditional gear pulley on the camshaft. The valve drive remained unchanged. It, as before, is subject to manual adjustment every 250-300 thousand km.
The engine block is made of aluminum alloy, and the cooling system has jackets even between the cylinders, thereby preventing zone overheating of parts. This engine can be safely called flagship in the powertrain line, and the mileage done without major repairs often exceeds the mark at 650-700 thousand. No major weaknesses have been identified by owners of SUVs with such an engine. The reputation of a leader can only be spoiled by a high transport tax calculated from the power of the unit.
What is better Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Over the considerable years of production, both SUVs have gained a whole army of fans and haters. Each in its own way is the standard among idols. Exploring various criteria and factors, we will try to determine the pros and cons of each car, and in the meantime, everyone will think about the conclusions to themselves.
Body, appearance, dimensions
It's no secret that Mitsubishi Pajero 4 has almost 80% body inherited from the predecessor. The frame, as before, remained integrated into the body, the doors and fenders are absolutely identical, the trunk lid (or the 5th door) differs only in niches for the spare wheel. In general, the appearance has not changed much cardinally, but still there is novelty.
The Toyota LC 150 has a completely different situation. The body of the car has changed beyond recognition, and its dimensions have actually grown to the older brother LC 100 in the previous generation. The latest fashion trends, angular body lines and Ix-shaped slanting shapes are visible on the face.
If the Prado predecessor, with its rounded and smooth features, looked more like typical american SUV, then today's SUV is not at all like it. Notes appeared in the design, clearly of Japanese flavor, somewhat reminiscent of the auto industry from early 90s. Apparently, as the proverb says, everything new is a well-forgotten old, nevertheless, the car was a success and turned out to be quite brutal.
A new generation of bodywork is not always beneficial, of course, and sometimes you just need to carry out a light facelift. But in the case of the Land Cruiser, the situation is completely different, in appearance, it is clearly superior to Mitsubishi, which has lost its charm in almost 20 years.
As for the sizes, here there is some trick. The official length of Pajero is 4900 cm, against 4780 cm for Prado. Here, many motorists will immediately be outraged by such indicators, because by eye, the situation is inversely proportional. The thing is that the length of the body is measured along all protruding parts in front and behind the car, and Mitsubishi has an external spare wheel, which throws about 25 centimeters.
According to measurements in width, the “pradik” surprisingly loses 1.5 cm to his opponent, and in terms of height, he takes the same one and a half centimeters in his favor. “Somewhere it has decreased, somewhere it has increased.”
Chassis, suspension, transmission
In the design of the TLC 150, a classic layout for off-road vehicles is used. A continuous bridge is used in the rear, and a multi-link with CV joints in front.
As for the "padzherik", then in simple words, all the nodes are more like a "SUV". There are no bridges, and the entire suspension is completely independent, and even on aluminum levers. Such Mitsubishi design will clearly win the opponent, in stability on an asphalt track, especially at high speeds, but for off-road, this is her clear minus.
Riding in a "land cruiser" along the highway is not comfortable at high speed, it sways and rolls a lot in corners. But convenience and softness, with unhurried movement, this is his strong point, which can be safely called an advantage over counterparts.
Four-wheel drive on the Land Cruiser family is connected permanently, in a ratio of 60:40, forced locking of the central differential is also possible. Mitsubishi uses the Advanced Super Select II 4WD transmission, which distributes torque using clutches and an electric drive.
There are much more opportunities here than those of a competitor, this is a mono-drive mode and switching the wheel formula at speed. There is no doubt about the reliability of both units, the only reason for reflection is that the Mitsubishi gearbox is equipped with a number of sensors and electronics that can put the transmission into emergency mode in the event of a malfunction.
Comparison of power plants and selection of the best
If we draw an analogy of engines, it turns out that the number of main units in the compared cars is the same, 2 petrol and 1 turbodiesel. There are also export options with other motors, it makes no sense to consider them, since they are extremely rare.
On both SUVs, there is no room for newbies in the powertrain lineup. All used motors have a decent "experience" and proven over decades. Most of the problems that arise during their operation can be classified as systemic with great confidence. So, for example, the timing chain used on the top-end Toyota 1GR-FE engine runs 250-350 thousand km without any problems, and the normal turbine resource in the 4M41 Pajero engine is almost 200-250 thousand km. Such high performance, many cars of the middle class, is far beyond their strength.
Interior space
The archaic “Padzherik” in the cabin is noticeably tighter than the opponent, but surprisingly, the all-round visibility is still better. Big and fat minus in the Mitsubishi cabin, the driver's seat and steering column are considered to be very close to the door. Not even a large build person will rest with his left foot on the door. Apparently the calculation was on short and thin Japanese.
Significantly higher level than in the Prado, finishing materials for the interior panel and seats. Noise isolation is definitely better in the Toyota Land Cruiser j150, but at the same time, crickets in the hard plastic panel appear more often in the Prado.
Finally some pros and cons
The luxury version of Pajero 4 will cost about 500 tr. cheaper than a competitor, and the Mitsubishi configurations themselves look much richer.
In the secondary market, these SUVs are found with twisted mileage in about 80% of cases. In order not to be deceived, you can read the special instructions.
Export cars for the Middle East and the UAE are found in both brands. Buying such a car will most likely not be the best investment. The absence of insulation in the skin, poor resistance to moisture and frost, this is the minimum difference from European counterparts.
The cost of spare parts and maintenance for SUVs is virtually the same. The only “but” in this matter is only that spare parts from the previous version are suitable for Mitsubishi, which can be found cheaper or used.
