Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is an admirable SUV

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 belongs to those infrequently encountered models, which cause particular admiration in the line of even the most popular manufacturer. These cars live their own life - they are called a name in which there is no name of a famous brand. It is rare to hear someone call the model a full name - Toyota Land Cruiser. Most often mentioned either Prado, or Land Cruiser.

Owners of this SUV suffice to say a few careless tone of the name of their car: "Prado" or "Land Cruiser" to demonstrate their high status and ambition. In fact, this machine is the best characterizes the excellent taste of its owner, who above all appreciates quality, breed, comfort and pragmatism. Immediately after the appearance of the Land Cruiser began to stand out among their "relatives" - SUVs are not the most middle class. In 1990, the Cruiser lineup was divided into "commercial" and "comfortable and easy." The latter acquired the additional name Prado, the origin of which is reliably unknown. Whether it is somehow connected with the consonant name of the model house, or with the Italian word "meadow", which symbolizes the astonishing ability of the SUV to cope with displacement on bumpy roads.

A notable moment in the history of Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is the fact that this is the first of the diesel modifications that officially appeared in Russia. Some discontent of the Prado fans caused the moment that the car's figure underwent significant changes - in comparison with the tightened copies of the previous 120th version, it looks somewhat bloated and thickened. The reason for the heavier-looking car was also an extended rear spoiler, a sharper outline of the wheel arches, a deeper hood, which, incidentally, is characteristic of the entire updated line of Land Cruiser 2012.

The slightly increased height of the landing in the car can be adjusted if necessary by means of an adjustable air suspension, which makes it possible to make the landing / dropping process comfortable for passengers. The interior design of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 has also undergone a change. It was equipped with a navigation unit with a touchscreen, a separate climate control system, an audio system unit that supports MP3 and DVD and has a 6-disc changer. In addition, in the armrest box there are iPOD, USB and AUX inputs.

The most significant change can be considered the disappearance of the mechanical differential lock lever , which was replaced by an electronic button. But lovers of driving in the sandy desert or in the swampy area should not be worried - the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 is still equipped with a mechanical differential of increased friction Torsen. Only the system that controls it has changed.

Passengers in the back seat can now feel even slightly more comfortable than those who sit in front. They can independently use a separate climate control system, and at their disposal - an impressive size sofa with adjustable slope of the back of the seats, comfortable armrests and coasters.

A pleasant impression is also produced by the modified glazing, which looks more accurate. Now it has ceased to look like an aquarium, even if the glasses are not toned. The new door of the luggage compartment, which gives a complete and clear view to the symmetrical object, has also been well thought out. The handle opening the fifth door has now become invisible - it was hidden in a niche for a numbered frame.