Exclusive: Toyota To Showcase 2018 Land Cruiser Prado At Auto Expo

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado India Launch, Price, Specs, Features, Engine, Interior 1

The latest Toyota Land Cruiser Prado boasts a striking front fascia and has plenty of off-roading credentials with packed features list

Toyota introduced the updated version of the flagship Land Cruiser SUV more three years ago and now it revealed a facelift of the Prado on September 12, 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Sold as Land Cruiser or Prado in over 190 countries worldwide, it leads the segment in terms of sales in some markets as well. We can exclusively reveal that the latest version will make its India premiere at the 2018 Auto Expo next month.

Launched for the first time towards the end of last decade, this is the second major facelift for the fourth generation Land Cruiser Prado. The overall styling has got more matured as the face has received slimmer headlamps bringing a bolder stance. There is a more substantial grille assembly with multiple slats while a thin chrome bar runs across the front fascia.

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado India Launch, Price, Specs, Features, Engine, Interior 8Other design enhancers are the updated fog lamps, beefier bumpers up front and rear, and restyled lower portion of the grille. At the back, a new set of tail lamps, integrated spoiler and skid plate complement the look. Toyota has made sure that the interiors are as much revised as the exterior cosmetics.

The cabin has been updated with more premium materials and the old steering wheel is ditched in favour of a newer one. The modern touchscreen infotainment system is from the regular Toyota parts bin and the new seat upholstery will be topped with expected additional features both on the comfort as well as convenience fronts.

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Other tweaks are made to frame-mounted sheet metal including a new hood and fenders while engine cooling has been improved as well alongside Toyota engineers adding an extra couple of inches to the overall length. The list of interior changes comprises of a revised dashboard and instruments, new centre console, new eight-inch infotainment screen sat lower for enhanced outwards visibility and easy maneuvering, new trim and control surfaces, etc.

No powertrain change have been made on the new version as the existing petrol and diesel engine options are carried forward. Currently, the Land Cruiser Prado takes power from 2.8-litre diesel, 3.0-litre diesel in two variations, 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol, 3.5-litre V6 petrol and 4.0-litre V6 petrol units. European buyers get a selection of three- and five-door body styles, ten body colours, three interior combos and several engine options.

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The 2.8-liter four-pot turbocharged diesel engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. It produces 177 horsepower and 450 Nm of peak torque. There 2.7-litre gasoline unit, on the other hand, is paired with a five-speed manual and it makes at 161 hp and 245 Nm. A 4.0-litre mill with a six-speed automatic is good enough for 249 hp and 381 Nm torque.

Toyota has not forgotten to add all the latest safety technologies on to the new Prado and it will vary for different international markets. It will feature the advanced Safety Sense P suite with Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection function, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Auto High Beams (AHB) and Lane Departure Alert (LDA). For customisation, the TRD and Modellista parts will also be offered.

2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado India Launch, Price, Specs, Features, Engine, Interior

It will likely launch in India in the due course of this year at around Rs. 1 crore (ex-showroom) in a single variant. The existing Land Cruiser is sold in India in a LC 200 VX variant for Rs. 1.35 crore (ex-showroom) and comes powered by a 4.5-litre turbocharged diesel V8 engine developing 262 bhp at 3,400 rpm and 650 Nm at 1,600 rpm. It is mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox with full-time all-wheel-drive.

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