Shortly after getting powertrain and
equipment updates in Japan, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been refreshed
for European markets as well. Headlining the changes is the upgraded 2.8-liter
four-cylinder turbo diesel engine which now makes more power and torque – 204
PS at 3,000 – 3,400 rpm and 500 Nm at 1,600 –
2,800 rpm, respectively. That’s 27 PS and 50 Nm more
than the previous version.
The 2021 Land Cruiser Prado (Land Cruiser in Europe) accelerates 3 seconds more quickly
from zero to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 175
km/h. Interestingly, the model sold in Russia and other former Soviet
states makes slightly less power, namely 200 PS.
At the same time, the average fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped by 0.7 l/100 km to 7.0 l/100 km
(33.6 mpg US / 40.3 mpg UK) and 18 g/km to 192 g/km, respectively, thanks to
the adoption of Toyota’s Stop & Start technology. The engine continues to
be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to both axles
via a standard 4WD system.
Besides the stronger engine, the 2021
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado also gains an upgraded multimedia system with faster
software and screen response, a multi-touch screen and a customizable Home
view, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The system comes
with a one-box search facility, 3 years map care connected services and
over-the-air map updates. Connected services also include live internet traffic
reports and a Google online search engine.
On the safety front, Europe’s 2021 Land
Cruiser Prado now features the second generation Toyota Safety Sense suite,
which adds Pre-Collision System (PCS) with both night time pedestrian and
daytime cyclist detection, and Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.
Finally, the updated Land Cruiser Prado
adds an optional Black Pack which brings unique front and rear bumper treatment
with additional aero parts, a full dark chrome front grille and rear garnish,
clear rear lamp clusters as well as black fog lamp bezels, door mirrors, door
belt moldings and alloy wheels. Rounding out the package is an ‘Onyx Black’
badge.
