The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been launched in the UAE, although readers of this website have known for months what the new model will look like. However, while we have become the top source of Prado news on the web, we were completely left out of the media launch event held in Dubai a week ago, so we are having to piece together information from other sources, as well as tips from our readers.
The bulbous new model will be available in 3-door and 5-door formats. However, the 5-door will be available with two petrol and two diesel engines, while the 3-door will be left to fend with only a single basic petrol engine.
The GCC-spec 2010 Prado 5-door will be available in VXL, VX and TX trim levels, with a choice of a 271 hp 4.0-litre V6 with a 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic or a 6-speed manual, or an underpowered 161 hp 2.7-litre 4-cylinder with a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual. The two diesel choices include a 94 hp 3.0-litre 4-cylinder and a 163 hp turbocharged 3.0-litre 4-cylinder, the latter having more torque than even the petrol V6.
All models get 17-inch aluminium wheels, except for the VXL, which gets 18-inch ones. All models also have four-wheel ventilated disc brakes, independent double-wishbone front suspension and four-link rear suspension. The top version even gets a “KDSS stabilizer” system that worked wonders on the larger Land Cruiser’s handling. For some reason, according to the specs, the 5-door has 10 mm higher ground clearance than the 3-door.
The interior seems to be available with three grades of upholstery. Basic models get fabric and mid-range versions get a better fabric, while the VXL gets leather with its wood trim and thicker-bolstered front seats.
The top VXL version also gets features such as three-zone automatic a/c, 17-speaker JBL stereo with AUX input, keyless entry and starter button, front and rear parking sensors with display, electrically-operated last-row seating, Bluetooth and rear-seat DVD entertainment. Also available are front, side-curtain and knee airbags, as well as stability control and turning HID headlights. The 7-seater 5-door Prado finally gets a fold-flat third row seat, while a 9-seater configuration is optional. A rear air suspension system is also optional, but might be reserved for markets such as Saudi Arabia.
Tech features include an optional multi-terrain system with settings for mud and sand, rock, and loose surfaces. Lower models have to cope with an “active” traction control system. The top model also gets ABS that works with the multi-terrain system, as well as four cameras, crawl control and a steering-angle display for off-road driving. The full-time all-wheel-drive system has locking centre and rear diffs, as well as low-range gearing. The optional adaptive suspension system can be used to vary ride height, and comes with the automatic rear levelling system.
For more specs and pricing, keep track of upcoming updates in the Toyota Prado buyer guide. We have a feeling potential buyers are in for a shocker.
ASAD..what do you drive???
Land-rover Defender … Why do u ask?
just wanted to know..of you have a car or not..curiosity
the prado its really luxury , but i donot want to be shocked on the price ,,,,,,
Well its a toyota, not an entry model land rover.. so it should be reasonably priced.. I might as well get a VW Touareg instead..
spotted an base tx.l at salam street yesterday.looks like a cheap chinese suv,,i like the old one 4r sure,som i am planning 2 buy da old 1 instead,if i get da 139,999dhs vx sport,becauz da 159,999dhs exclusive is a bit pricey 4r just a navigation
think it will beat the new land cruiser 2009(not prado)
Prado stinks !! it has terrible brake system and suspension !! and any idiot thinks that the prado or any Toyota for that sake is a luxury car … should get out of his financial cave and get a live !!!
The Toyota Prado is one of the best cars I have ever driven. I intend to get another next year.
I do not live in a cave. I am not an idiot. I suspect that I have more of a life (live??) than the person that deludes themself by the fake title of ‘Bosss’. Generally people who acuse others of being stupid do so because they are stupid themselves. I highly recommend the Toyota Prado to anyone.
@aslan
Well Said
its a wonderfull track.hope to see it soon in lebanon
hey guys i checked the new prado and it’s awesome the interior option it’s crazy my fried drove lx570 and they got same interior option with pre crash, 4 cameras, navi, suspension, etc i think the price compare to option it’s giving is fair
este carro é o maximo , toyota sempre a subir n me deixa ficar mal , etou contigo nessa
i have old prado its much stronger body i have seen but it is damn expensive my prado has a beter deck of wx4500 sony wats the use of navi its 4 lazy people who dont know the ways well i like my own my is 2.7 m/t and the voice frm the engine is awsum