That is not less interesting is the additional sophisticated devices that make the driver more comfortable Prado and exciting time down the road conditions, ranging from smooth asphalt, to off-road.
In Indonesia, the Land Cruiser Prado is not marketed by Toyota Astra Motor. Nevertheless, fans and the Prado is passed on the streets of the capital city enough. This proves that the SUV that was once known as the "baby" Land is quite a lot Cruiser fans.
Multi-terrain Monitor. Prado features special technology is the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) which makes the car generated damping according to road surface conditions. The latest version, there is added a Multi-terrain Monitor.
Multi-terrain display monitor images from cameras placed on all four sides of the vehicle. In this way, the driver can see the road surface conditions in the surrounding area 6, front, rear, front side, and rear right and left.
By using KDSS, Prado more solid stability when sliding on the pavement and crawl in off-road. For the latter, the Prado also equipped with crawl control. The result, the ability to crawl the Prado in various off-road terrain becomes more stable.
Interior. Windshield using a material that can be muffled. In this way, the sound of the wind from the front can be prevented into the cabin. Remarkably again, the whole body equipped with sound-dampening materials so that the cabin was quiet.
Toyota's efforts to give a great silencer was associated with a sophisticated audio system used in the Prado. Toyota calls it "Super-live Sound System", designed by dotou development themes, namely 465-watt amplifier and 14 speakers placed throughout the cabin optional.
System capable of producing acoustic space with impressive bass tones, a clear high voice and much more in comparison with Surround sound system 5.1. As today's car audio, the interior of the Prado is also equipped with a jack for an iPod or MP3 player.
There are also Smart Entry system and Start used to open and lock the front door and back just by holding the handle of the door. Another feature, the system start and stop the engine via the keypad.
Machine. Two engines are offered on the Toyota Prado is a 2.7 liter (2TR-FE) and 4.0 liters (1GR-FEV6). The latter machine, 1GR-FE, use of technology Variable Valve Timing-Intelligent (VVT-i) double.
Control system working time and discard suction valves (open and closed) automatically in accordance with the conditions of work (round and load). Moreover, Toyota uses a roller type valve trigger. In this way, Toyota claims that the increased engine power to 20 kW (27PS) and save fuel up to km 0.4 / liter.
1GR-FE engine is paired with 5 Super ECT transmission shiftmatic sequential transmission. This transmission allows the driver seemed to drive a manual transmission. In addition, this new engine can use regular gasoline (92).
Activator. AWD or "full-time-wheel drive system" (axle was equipped with Torsen LSD) in all types. Direct system to determine the distribution of front and rear wheels according to speed, road surface conditions, acceleration, turning and so forth.
Version of the top, TZ-G is equipped with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System), or NAV / AI-AVS). This version uses air suspension system is controlled electronically. But only works on the rear suspension.
Toyota also put the "multi-terrain select" on the steering wheel. The objective is to facilitate the driver select mode, ie "MUD & SAND", "LOOSE ROCK", "mogul" and "Rock" and the traction control for optimizing the power and brakes to get a steady performance in the off-road.
Other Features. Toyota set up equipment, called Multi-terrain ABS. With this tool, brake performance on various road conditions, such as road dust, gravel, and sand, remained steady.
Another system is the Downhill Assist Control (DAC) in charge of maintaining the speed of vehicles and ensure stability when sliding in the derivative. In addition, there is also Hill-start Assist Control (HAC). The system works by controlling the brake fluid when the driver hit the brakes to move the gas pedal. Aim to prevent the vehicle backward, especially when parked on the ramp surface and slippery.
In Japan, the Land Cruiser, 6 variant, offered with prices starting from 3,150,000 yen and the most expensive to 4,750,000 yen.
