Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has built a reputation for excellence. The SUVs of this company are considered one of the best, and the Land Cruiser 200 and Prado 150 are especially popular. Many motorists try to understand which car deserves the most attention and what advantages each of the competitors has.

A brief history of Toyota's classic Cruiser Prado

The first generation Toyota Prado was introduced back in 1987. It was then that the history of one of the best SUVs available to Russians began. The 90, 120 and 150 models have won the same popularity among motorists. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. However, the 150th model is considered the most serious competitor for the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, so many motorists are interested in which Land Cruiser 200 or Prado is better. It is not so easy to reliably answer the existing question, because both SUVs confirm the reputation of the Japanese manufacturer Toyota. Despite this situation, the choice can and should be made.

What you need to know about the Prado 150

The 150th model appeared only in 2010. For seven years, the SUV has managed to gain some fame among motorists who appreciate the characteristic features of the car.

The SUV pleases with the presence of good units, each of which is designed for a certain circle of motorists:

• gasoline 2.7-liter 163-horsepower;
• 4-liter 282-horsepower gasoline;
• 3-liter 173-horsepower turbodiesel.

You can guess that the dynamics is still available for motorists. In fact, not only this aspect contributes to the successful attraction of the attention of the target audience.

The main benefits are as follows:

• solid appearance;
• perfect build quality of the vehicle and guaranteed structural strength;
• spacious and comfortable interior, ideal even for long trips;
• oversized trunk with a socket;
• circular parking sensors and a convenient rear-view camera to facilitate travel;
• adaptive head optics and xenon for optimal luminous flux under all conditions.

However, the Prado 150 has certain disadvantages:

• a very thin paint layer on the body leads to the fact that scratches appear even after touching the branches;
• uncomfortable and hard driver's seat;
• rigid suspension;
• off-road performance does not meet the expectations of motorists in every case.

It should be noted that the Prado 150 has enough contradictions, despite its high level of popularity. As a result, many motorists have a sincere desire to compare the Land Cruiser 200 and Prado 150 in order to understand which SUV deserves the highest level of popularity.

Features of Toyota Land Cruiser 200

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is an all-wheel drive SUV based on the Lexus LX570. The history of this model started back in 1951, and the popularity of the car is still quite high. The SUV is designed for 5 or 7 people, so you can make a decent choice based on your personal preferences.

The 200th model, in comparison with the previous 100th, surprises with its high level of comfort and striking design. It is not surprising that the Land Cruiser 200 has managed to gain a high level of popularity among its fans.

Important! Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car is created on frame body structures, giving a high level of reliability. It should be noted that the 200th model has an increased body rigidity and cannot please with the optimal geometry, as a result of which the off-road characteristics deteriorated slightly. At the same time, the innovative KDSS system contributes to the successful handling of the car on the road, giving a decent firmness to the stabilizers. Land Cruiser 200 pleases with almost complete absence of rolls, despite its impressive weight.

The car interior surprises with a high level of comfort, which becomes available to every passenger. The only caveat is that the third row of seats is only comfortable for children. Choosing the Land Cruiser 200, one cannot fail to note the exquisite design and the use of high quality finishes. Despite the unattainability of a fashionable interior design, comfort is still noted.

Motorists can choose from a 4.4-liter 235-horsepower diesel or a 4.6-liter 309-horsepower petrol unit. Both engines are successfully combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Such equipment contributes to significant fuel consumption, but at the same time pleases with a high level of reliability.

Which is better to choose: Prado 150 or Land Cruiser 200

The Japanese manufacturer Toyota offers two worthy SUVs that are competitors for each other: Prado 150, Land Cruiser 200. Which option should you choose when you want to enjoy the perfect car even off-road?

Exterior

The Prado 150 is a model that attempts to grind its predecessor.

The Land Cruiser 200 SUV, in turn, received a brutal design from the 100th model that was produced before it. In fact, the Prado 150 is more controversial despite endless design improvements. Land Cruiser 200 meets modern trends, and only minimal changes are made to the exterior with the obligatory preservation of the principles.

Interior

Another thing is the interior of Japanese SUVs. The Land Cruiser Prado 150 strives to preserve the family traits with regular changes based on current trends. They try to make the Land Cruiser 200 expensive and graceful, but at the same time expensive finishing materials are not used.

Land Cruiser Prado attracts with the following positive facets:

• neon illumination, pleasing to the eye;
• geometric shapes that contribute to the beautification of the front panel;
• decent implementation of ergonomics;
• comfortable chairs, which are still not the best in terms of comfort;
• the presence of multimedia.

In any case, with each new modification, both SUVs are getting better. This is confirmed by the fact that the Land Cruiser 200 has a number of modern systems that contribute to the full enjoyment of travel:

• a system for tracking road markings;
• equipment for automatic switching of high - low beam;
• control of driver fatigue;
• traffic sign recognition system;
• active cruise control;
• frontal collision warning system.

Comfort is guaranteed for every motorist and passenger.

Luggage compartment volume

Competitors have a different trunk volume. For Prado, the figure is 600-1900 liters in a 5-seater version, 100-1800 liters in a 7-seater version.

The Land Cruiser 200 in the 7-seater version has 259 liters, in the 5-seater - 700 or 1431 liters, depending on the folding of the middle and rear row of seats.

Choosing a car for a larger number of passengers, you still need to sacrifice the volume of the luggage compartment.

Technical equipment

The Land Cruiser 150 runs well off-road with its 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine, which is characterized by increased noise levels. A 6-band automatic transmission is offered for the diesel unit, which pleases with good technical data. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered to the initial 2.7-liter gasoline engine. At the same time, the best parameters are demonstrated by a 4-liter engine running on gasoline.

Attention! The 200th model has a smaller selection of units, but each of them pleasantly surprises with its power. As a result, the technical equipment is still more interesting.

Trying to understand what is better to choose, Prado 150 or Land Cruiser 200, you need to understand the features of the performance of each Japanese SUV. Only a careful study of the advantages of both models and a clear understanding of their needs will make it possible to make a worthy choice.

➖ Manageability
➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Color quality
➖ High risk of theft

pros

➕ Reliability
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Passage
➕ Liquidity

The advantages and disadvantages of the 2018-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser in a new body are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.6 and 4.5 diesel with automatic and all-wheel drive 4x4 can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

Comfort, comfort, and more comfort. Pereobulsya in regular tires and gave himself the will to drive a little - just breathtaking, in sport mode instantly picks up and like a ship on the waves comfortably and confidently at a speed of 180-190 km / h.

Starting overtaking at a speed of 70-90 km / h, you finish it at 150-160 km / h and, looking at the speedometer, it becomes scary at such speeds on a snowy road, although without looking at the speedometer, the feeling of comfort and confidence does not leave for a second. On the road there is a snowy slurry, a comfortable speed of 100-130 km / h - I try not to go faster.

Heated windshield in the wilds of the monitor, it would be more convenient to bring it to a separate button. A few more disadvantages: there is not enough 2-3 centimeters of steering wheel adjustment for reach, my height is 188 cm, and there is no illumination of the interior lighting buttons.

I washed the car, so the paintwork is just g ... oh - a big disappointment: scratches not just to the varnish, but to the primer, on black it is especially noticeable. Another navigation system, it's just… .a - a dangerous thing, it can get lost in the settings.

Egor Erokhin, drives a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5d (249 HP) AT 2015

Video review

The suspension knocked on the first 200 km! After the "guessing" of the official dealer began, maybe not her, let's change the steering column, let's change the rack, and then - let's remove the entire console, maybe there is something knocking! Toyota's reliability is in the past.

Parktronic "blind", positioned poorly and see obstacles when they run into a low-growing tree on my site. Plastic - hug and cry.

Ales Tyshkevich, drives a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5d (249 hp) AT 2016

Toyota Land Cruiser 200 perfectly ironing out irregularities at a decent speed, and as a result - to 30 thousand in the back there is always something dangling: either the rear seats, or a spare wheel. OD said that it should be so (this is for 4 lemma!).

They probably paint them with gouache, immediately made additional processing of the body with silicon for 60,000 r, but to no avail. The body is all scratched (I don't go through the woods). As an example: I live in a private house and often wash my cars myself.

If on ML W164 of the wife it is enough to knock down the dirt, apply foam and wash off, then the locomotive must also be rubbed with a brush on the foam - it is not washed off. The same ambush was with Qashqai at one time. The Japons somehow paint in their own way, not very well.

Nikolay Serbin, review of Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5d (235 HP) automatic 2014

Land Cruiser 200 is a solid car, you feel protected, good visibility, frame. The chassis swallows all the irregularities of the road before you get to the "washing machine". Road performance is lost along with the asphalt. The myth of permeability disappears immediately. Too much for the city, but not enough for the village. Starts slowly, 9 seconds, but hums like a steam locomotive. A lot of noise - little sense.

In general, I expected more. The seat is half leather, the rest is leatherette. For that kind of money, a modest interior trim, no curtains. Squeaks began after a month of operation, starting from the seats and ending with the back cover.

The body is poorly treated with an anti-gravel compound: the paint (varnish) is easily scratched. After 4-6 washes, you need to polish (black, all scratches are visible).

Unmodified electronics (the speakers are like a radio, there are not enough bottoms, there is no hard drive and the cards fail), there are no door closers. With fuel in general, "neponyatka". According to the characteristics of 8-12! Consumption in the summer 13-16, and in winter it reached 20 liters.

The back cover is constantly dirty even from light rain. When on the road on the "washing machine" (popularly a washboard), the car becomes uncontrollable. The steering wheel is a bit uncomfortable and slippery. There are no tire pressure sensors.

Mikhail Ponich, drives a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5d (235 HP) AT 2013

Toyota LK 200 does not tolerate fussiness - only measured driving, if you are not a stuntman, of course. On the ice, I immediately remembered about the "cow on the ice", the car went into a skid and got out of it very reluctantly.

Then I tried to turn off the anti-skid system and drift in a deserted place and realized that my skills were clearly not enough - the car became simply uncontrollable.

I can not help but note that if you take pits, curbs and other irregularities at speed - then the charm of the LK 200 quickly disappears - comfort is noticeably diminished. The car is shod with 20-inch wheels, and all the blows are transmitted to the butt quite tangibly.

Still, I am satisfied with the purchase, although spending spoils the blood, I experienced the pleasure of driving right now. I also asked myself a question - which car is next and I have not yet found an answer, the LK200 from the serial cars is probably the best.

Among the disadvantages: lack of finishing, the need to tune the car, expensive maintenance. Minor flaws in ergonomics, such as the design of the buttons for heating the front seats, and the rear ones - the daughter constantly turns on, dangling her legs. The rear view camera needs to be washed immediately when reaching a speed of 80 km / h and the side cameras after half an hour of driving on a wet road.

The owner drives a Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 diesel (235 hp) AT 2013

I can’t fully describe the car yet, there’s enough traction and power. I used Cruiser 100 about 5 years ago, so I don't remember how it was there. The suspension on the 200th does not rock the car. City consumption is slightly less than that of Ford Expedition. Ford had a 105 liter tank, 200 - 93 + 45.

The additional tank is located above the spare wheel, because of this, the spare wheel itself hangs a little even lower than the rear axle itself. The box is a good old A750 machine gun, which was installed on hundreds and LX470.

Due to the absence of any "strangling" systems on the road, the car rowed well. Again, everything is subjective. The rear cross-axle differential is connected only with a lowering.

The LED head light is a thing, but Kruzakov's headlights shine perfectly, even on old halogens. The left threshold has bent, the right one is also all scratched deeply, from the dealer they are only under the order, apparently only I are the thresholds of the wildebeest. The plans: the purchase of steel discs and cover the windshield with armor film.

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser 4.0 (271 HP) with automatic transmission 2016

Large, reliable car. More suitable for long journeys and off-piste driving. It will easily deliver from point A to point B, while you don't have to worry about the road.

I also note a good flow rate for such a car - only 11-14 liters. Mileage 25 thousand is not an indicator for Toyota, but there were no problems! Comfort on long journeys, no competition off-piste.

Of the minuses, I note a weak paint and varnish coating, compared to the Germans. The camera is just awful, I can't even believe that the Japanese have found such rubbish somewhere ... The front camera sucks at all!

There are no parking sensors in front of the bumper, only on the sides. Heavy steering, but you get used to it quickly, not an option for a girl. Short seats, an additional pull-out section could be made. The quality of materials is noticeably weaker after the premium "German".

Review of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.5 diesel 2016 onwards

Toyota Land Cruiser: 100 or 200

Popular truth says: the best is the enemy of the good. Another wisdom hints that the new is always better than the old. This applies to everything, including cars.

Indeed, the new model, as a rule, surpasses the previous one in all or most of the parameters. But in the case of SUVs, alas, this focus does not always take place. The more modern the "rogue" is, the closer he gets to the asphalt. Is everything really so hopeless?

We learn about this after comparing the two cars. Both - Toyota Land Cruiser, only one model "100", and the second - Toyota Land Cruiser 200, which replaced it.

The design has changed, but not drastically. It is difficult to say whether the “two hundred” has become more beautiful or not. How many people, so many opinions. Some believe that the new model has become more solid, while others argue that the last "Kruzak" is too massive. By the way, the Land Cruiser 200 has really grown, and in all directions: both in length, and in width, and in height. But the interwheel base remains the same. Maybe because of this "two hundred" and seems too heavy compared to "hundred".

But if the body design has not changed so dramatically, then in the cabin the changes are visible immediately. And not only in design. In the "dvuhsotka", better materials are used in the interior trim: high-quality leather, soft plastic, rubberized inserts on the inner surfaces of the door handles. The steering column is adjustable not only in tilt angle, but also in reach.

In the Land Cruiser 200, the panel is cooler! She's healthy, for real men. There is an empty area next to the automatic transmission lever. In more expensive trim levels, the following system controls are located on it: Crawl Control, which allows you to maintain a constant speed when overcoming off-road; Multiterrain, which helps to achieve the most effective braking in all conditions; US and DAC, which help to safely descend and climb the mountain. The monumental dashboard of the Land Cruiser 100 in gray tones against the background of the cheerful dashboard of the "two hundred" seems gloomy.

But the difference is especially striking in the size of the door handles. After the usual Toyota openers that are installed on the "weave", the handles on the new "Kruzak" give out a clear bias towards America. Such huge handles are more common on overseas cars. The accent, by the way, is not very good, and it is visible in the front seats. It is undeniable that the quality of the leather with which these chairs are upholstered is not satisfactory. But, excuse me, why make the seats so amorphous? Is it really difficult to create at least the appearance of lateral support, which is, oh, how necessary when driving on gullies. And the "two-hundred" on them, as it turned out, knows how. And no worse than his "parent", who, as you know, despite all the external glamor, was and remains a capable SUV. But we ran ahead of the locomotive, we will return to the salon again.

The main difference is that the interior has become more spacious. However, this improvement can be more appreciated by passengers sitting in the middle seat. Yes, on average, because from now on all Land Cruiser 200s are equipped with three rows of seats. The second row seats are split 40:20:40. All three seats can be moved backward or forward. In addition, the backrests of the middle row are adjustable in tilt angle.

The Land Cruiser 200 has a greyhound panel! She's healthy, for real men. there is an empty area next to the automatic transmission lever. In more expensive trim levels, the following system controls are located on it: Crawl Control, which allows you to maintain a constant speed when overcoming off-road; Multiterrain, which helps to achieve the most effective braking in all conditions; US and DAC, which help to safely descend and climb the mountain. The monumental dashboard of the Land Cruiser 100 in gray tones against the background of the cheerful dashboard of the "two hundred" seems gloomy.

Two folding seats in the rear row can easily accommodate two adult passengers.

The back row, which is the third, is a full-fledged sofa for two adults. True, the trunk in the case of a three-row arrangement of the seats will be like ... well, for example, in the Niva, and maybe even less. But if the seats are folded, then almost a cubic meter of cargo will fit in the trunk.

The seats of the middle row of the Land Cruiser 200 are comparable in comfort to the rear sofa of a business class sedan: there are plenty of seats, the tunnel on the floor is invisible, it is possible to move the seat back and forth and adjust the backrest tilt. The rear seats at the "hundred" provide a high level of comfort. They are soft, wide, and have sufficient legroom. But all the same, it is more pleasant to sit in the same place in the "two hundred".

In general, there is little choice: either a minibus or a truck. And in both roles, the "two hundred" can perform successfully: 9 people or 800 kg of cargo is not within the power of every all-terrain vehicle.

Off-road habits

The transmission of the new "Kruzak" does not carry revolutionary solutions. It also has permanent four-wheel drive. However, the center differential is different. If on the "hundred" it was free, then in the "two hundred" it is self-locking: when the wheels slip on one of the axles, the differential (there is a Torsen differential) is blocked. The disadvantage of this differential is that it only locks when slipping. Therefore, it also provides for forced blocking.

This is all good. But the transmission control has changed. The lever that controls the transfer case is a thing of the past. Now, in order to turn on the lowered row, it is necessary to stop (however, this also had to be done on the "weaving"), move the "automatic" lever to neutral, then turn the knob on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column. And wait! The reduced one will turn on in about 3-4 seconds. Everything would be good, but waiting for the gear to engage while the car starts to get bogged down in a swamp is still unpleasant. Fortunately, the majority of the owners of such cars do not even know the road to the swamps, let alone drive there.

In a rut, the "hundred" may have more chances than the "two hundred", due to the 20 mm higher ground clearance

At the "weave", the reduced one is turned on with a lever. Fast, reliable!

The center-to-center locking for both cars is activated in the same way - with a button located to the right of the steering column. And on both cars, the differential locks equally quickly.

It is easy to compare the Land Cruiser 100 and Land Cruiser 200 off-road. It is difficult to find the best one. By and large, the off-road capabilities of both cars are the same. Differences in nuances. Due to the longer rear overhang, the "dvuhsotka" earlier begins to cling to the ground aft when crossing irregularities. But the "dvuhsotka" has more suspension travel, so it resists diagonal hanging longer.

In theory, the Land Cruiser 100 can have an advantage on swampy ground due to its weight by almost three centners. Yes, and in a rut at the "weave" there are probably more chances due to the 20 mm higher ground clearance.

However, these differences do not make any of the cars better.

On smooth asphalt

The chassis of the Land Cruiser 200 has changed little compared to its predecessor. In a constructive sense: the same rigid rear axle and the same independent front axle. The difference is that the “hundred” had a torsion bar, while the Land Cruiser 200 had a spring one. Despite the size of the mastodon, both machines are maneuverable and steering well. But in the new model, the suspension is more assembled, so there is less roll when cornering, reactions to steering actions are clearer.

Both cars are equipped with five-speed automatic transmissions. But the "dvuhsotka" has a manual gear shift mode, which the Land Cruiser 100 does not have.

The dynamics of cars was not compared due to the obvious inequality of the power plants of the opposing sides. The Cruiser 100 has a 4.7-liter V-shaped "eight" under the hood, and a 4-liter V-shaped "six" under the hood of the "two-hundred". Naturally, a more powerful and lighter "weaving" on the track will lay the Land Cruiser 200 on both paddles.

Despite the fact that the suspension on the Land Cruiser 200 is structurally similar to that of a "hundred", its travels are noticeably greater. Under equal conditions, the rear wheel of the Land Cruiser 100 leaves the ground earlier than the wheel of the "two hundred"

Who will win

In terms of the totality of their qualities, the cars are approximately equal. Still, the new SUV has some advantages. For the most part, they relate to behavior on asphalt, rather than off-road, where there is a clear parity. On public roads, the novelty has a more distinct driving characteristics. She has better sound insulation, a more comfortable interior.

And the very fact that this is a new model, produced only for three years, is worth a lot.

Model history

Legend has it that the history of the Toyota Land Cruiser began in 1941. During World War II, the Japanese army received one of the first army jeeps, the Bantam MK II, as a trophy. The car was liked by the military commanders, who gave Toyota the task to develop a similar car. Toyota coped with the task and made a prototype. However, it did not get into mass production. Moreover, not a single photograph has survived that would confirm the existence of this all-terrain vehicle.

But the experience gained in the development of an army SUV was not in vain, it came in handy after 9 years - in 1950. Then the Americans ordered 100 off-road vehicles for their army, which were planned to be used in the Korean War.

The first such car, called the Toyota Jeep BJ, was released in January 1951. It was equipped with a 3.4 liter gasoline engine with 82 hp. It was the world's first four-wheel drive passenger car with a six-cylinder engine. Prior to that, such machines were equipped with four-cylinder engines.

In the summer of the same year, one of the Toyota factory testers was able to drive a car to the top of Mount Fuji, after which the national police department ordered 289 of these SUVs.

But mass production of the Toyota Jeep BJ began only at the beginning of 1953. And already in 1954 the car was named Land Cruiser.

In 1955, the second generation of the SUV appeared, which was called the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ20. The car received a modified body, as well as a new 3.9 liter engine with 125 hp.

This generation was produced until 1960, when it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40. The engine of the third generation car remained the same, but at the same time the transmission received a reduction row. This version of the SUV was produced until 1984.

In parallel with the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40, other Land Cruiser models were in production. So, in 1967, the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ50 appeared, the production of which continued until 1980, when it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser 60.

When the production of the Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 was discontinued in 1984, the popular 70 Series Land Cruiser replaced it. In some countries, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 was marketed as the Land Cruiser II or Land Cruiser Light, which later became known as the Land Cruiser Prado. This series is still being produced.

In October 1989, the legendary "eighty" appeared - the Toyota Land Cruiser 80. In March 1998, the production of the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 was discontinued, and it was replaced by the Toyota Land Cruiser 100. This is the first Toyota SUV to have an eight-cylinder engine.

Well, our today's hero - Toyota Land Cruiser 200 - appeared in the fall of 2007.

Technique from the inside

Structurally, the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 transmission is not much different from its predecessor. All-wheel drive is left constant. But if on the "weave" the center differential was free and distributed the torque between the axles equally, then the TLC 200 has a Torsen self-locking differential with a torque distribution between the axles with a ratio of 40/60 in favor of the rear wheels.

Manual transmissions, as well as the transfer case, practically did not undergo changes. But the "automatic machines" on the "two hundred" received the ability to manually switch.

Three engines are offered for the TLC 200: petrol 4 and 4.7 liters, as well as a 4.5 liter diesel. The four-liter engine is a six-cylinder V-shaped, and the other two are V-shaped "eights".

The largest motor is aggregated only with a five-speed "automatic", and the other two can be both with "mechanics" and with automatic transmission. For the American market, another engine is offered - a V-shaped "eight" with a volume of 5.7 liters. A similar engine is also installed on the Lexus LX570.

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 was also equipped with three engines: a 4.2 liter diesel engine and 4.5 and 4.7 liter petrol engines. The diesel engine had three modifications: atmospheric and turbocharged with one or two turbines. The 4.5 liter gasoline inline six was both injection and carburetor - these machines were supplied to some third world countries.

The flagship modification of the "weave", bearing the designation VX, was equipped with a V-shaped "eight" with a volume of 4.7 liters. This engine was equipped exclusively with a five-speed "automatic". According to the manufacturer's regulations, the owner of a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 must visit a service center every 10 thousand kilometers to undergo maintenance.

The key for Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is a key fob, which is associated with the vehicle access system. This system allows you to open the car door and start the engine without removing the key from your pocket. At the end of the key fob sits a metal sting of an ordinary key, which will help unlock the car in the event of a discharged battery or battery in the key fob itself.

The handles on the new "Kruzak" give out a clear American accent. I turned the knob on the dashboard and wait until after 3-4 seconds the low gear is engaged. And the car at this time slowly but inevitably sinks in the swamp. Therefore, not knowing the ford ... it is better not to drive into the mud.

Special version

After the release of the usual "dvuhsotka" there was a presentation of the Land Cruiser 200 GX, a special version, the purpose of which is off-road driving. If you remember, the Land Cruiser 100 also had a GX modification. In fact, it could be called an independent model, since it was aggregated by other engines, and the chassis was different - in front of such a "hundred" there was a continuous bridge.

The new off-road Toyota, alas, does not have a solid front axle. But in the basic configuration, the Land Cruiser 200 GX has an electric winch. Other features of the model include a reinforced suspension, designed for long-term operation on bad roads and off them.

Due to the longer rear overhang, the "dvuhsotka" earlier starts to cling to the ground aft when moving over irregularities

The Land Cruiser 200 GX offers a choice of two engines: a 4-liter V-shaped petrol "six" with a capacity of 243 hp. and a V-shaped turbodiesel "eight" with a volume of 4.5 liters, in which 220 hp are hidden.

The gasoline engine will be aggregated both mechanically and automatically, while the diesel will be sold only with a manual transmission. But one thing is not clear: why does the modification, which is supposedly designed for off-road driving, have no cross-wheel locks even in the list of offered options? And why is the most luxurious version equipped with systems that can really help off-road, which is designed more for the entrance to the front entrance, and not for a trip to the swamp?

Some technical characteristics

Toyota Land Cruiser 100

- Length / width / height - 4890/1875/1890 mm;
- Engine displacement - 4664 cubic meters. cm;
- Engine power - 238 HP at 4800 rpm;
- Torque - 434 Nm at 3400 rpm;
- Maximum speed - 180 km / h;
- Acceleration dynamics (from 0 to 100 km / h) - 11.2 s;
- Average fuel consumption - 17.6 l / 100 km.

Toyota Land Cruiser 200

Factory data for the new vehicle.
- Length / width / height - 4950/1972/1947 mm;
- Engine displacement - 3956 cubic meters. cm;
- Engine power - 243 hp at 5200 rpm;
- Torque - 376 Nm at 3800 rpm;
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h;
- Acceleration dynamics (from 0 to 100 km / h) - 10.7 s.

Roman KREMNEV

Fans of huge ones, which are called SUVs, have a very difficult time. Among the extensive range of various models presented in the salons, it is quite difficult to choose your optimal car. Most recently, a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser 200 appeared in front of the Russians in all its glory, which in a short time was able to gather its circle of admirers. It cannot be said that the new product greatly pleased the Nissan concern, since at that time this automaker did not have a single model that could be on one step with the Land Cruiser. Previously developed by design engineers, the Nissan Infiniti QX 56 and Patrol Y61 could not surpass the comfortable cars from Toyota. True, soon a new Nissan Patrol appeared before potential consumers, the main advantage of which was the introduction of an independent suspension. In the article below, we will try to compare the Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser 200, choose the most comfortable, maneuverable and convenient car.

Comparison of technical characteristics

Let's start right away with those properties that are identical for both vehicles. First of all, it is worth noting the power unit - both cars have a V8 engine type, drive type (4WD), ford depth (70 cm), front and rear disc brakes.

The Nissan Patrol, in comparison with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200, has slightly superior performance in terms of the working volume (5552 cm3 versus 4608), engine output (405/309), maximum torque, automatic transmission (7 gearboxes versus 6 gearboxes), ground clearance (275 / 225), acceleration to 100 km / h (6.6 / 8.6), speed (210/205), fuel tank volume (100/93). True, no matter how good the Nissan Patrol is, the Toyota Land Cruiser surpasses it in fuel consumption. If the first absorbs 14.5 liters in the combined cycle, then the second - 13.6 liters.

"National" features of the TLC 200

Despite the fact that the majority of Russians are convinced to buy medium-sized roads and the nearest country roads (while female representatives are increasingly choosing maneuverable compact runabouts), many have a desire to “drive the dream” from Toyota.

The object of this very desire is most often the presentable Land Cruiser 200 or, in extreme cases, the RAV4. The developers of a stylish modern SUV are still proud of their invention, which is why they treat its design and exterior with love and awe, fearing that innovative modifications will ruin the idyll.

Around the "two hundredth" Land Cruiser there is some kind of visible mysticism, since, no matter how paradoxical it may sound, it is worth improving the model and equipping it with the best indicators of handling and comfort, independent suspension and other fashionable elements - that's it, the car will immediately lose its status. True, the managerial staff of Toyota may not think about it at all, they managed to create a strong, hardy car that is ready to go through almost any off-road. As the practice of recent years shows, Prado and HiLux, due to their huge cost, cannot become a worthy competitor for the Land Cruiser. The English Defender and the American Runner will also not be able to beat Toyota's development in the ranking of the best SUVs.

Specific features of the Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol Y62, which has found a place in the hearts of many Russians, is located on the same base as the last Infiniti QX 56. The Patrol was most likely created in order to compete with the LC 200, as a result of which it became longer and wide, with a larger wheelbase and ground clearance.

The Nissan Patrol has an excellent, monumental exterior that does not reflect negatively on the spacious interior. Regarding the free space inside the car, it is impossible to say which is better: the Nissan Patrol or the Land Cruiser, since the outwardly more compact Toyota is in no way inferior in convenience, according to experts, the salon space of the two cars disposes to squatting down to dance.

The Nissan Patrol seats, located in the second row, are slightly higher than the Land Cruiser seats. A full third row of seats folds down comfortably without reducing luggage space, while the seats in the TLC 200 move to the sides, making the boot area a little smaller.

However, for an overnight stay, which can force fishermen and hunters to spend the night in, it is preferable to choose a Land Cruiser, where the removed second row of seats leaves a more even floor than in Patrol. Despite the fact that only a few boards in these presentable expensive cars are transported, for those who want to take skis with them, it is more convenient to get them from a Land Cruiser equipped with a swing luggage door, the lower compartment of which can be smoothly lowered.

Regardless of which model the car owner prefers: Nissan Patrol or Land Cruiser 100, the owner will have at his disposal a car equipped with a spacious refrigerator, which will be located between the front seats. Nissan Patrol has one additional feature - its refrigerator is equipped with a bi-directional lid, which can be easily opened by passengers even in the second row of seats.

The Land Cruiser of the updated version is not inferior to its rival in newfangled "chips", now its owner can enjoy the ventilation of the front seats, heated steering wheel and four-zone climate control. It is noteworthy that passengers traveling in the second row can independently control the climate control unit, adjusting the parameters as it is more convenient for them. In turn, the Nissan Patrol beats the Cruiser in terms of adaptive cruise control and headrest monitors.

Not knowing what to choose, a motorist can buy a Nissan Patrol or a Land Cruiser with his eyes closed, any of the selected models will be able to please with newfangled modern elements of the filling. True, for those accustomed to conservatism, it is better to choose the TLC 200, as its design, against the background of more elaborate curves and massive wood trim filling the Patrol, makes the Land Cruiser more cozy and comfortable.

Technical capabilities of devices

Gasoline powertrains, which are equipped with Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser, open up many possibilities for the owner. For fans of speed and huge recoil, it is preferable to choose the Patrol engine, an eight-cylinder V-shaped engine with a volume of 5.6 liters with a return of 405 liters. with. allows you to accelerate from zero speed to 100 in just 6.6 seconds, which puts this car on a par with modern sports cars. As for the power unit from Toyota, everything is a little simpler here, the engine volume is almost a liter less, and the output is a hundred "horses" weaker. This affected the acceleration speed to 100 km / h, increasing it to 8.6 s.

Subjectively considering the dynamic characteristics of both cars, we can confidently answer that the Nissan Patrol is better, the Land Cruiser, in turn, is. As practice shows, the Patrol motor roaring all over the district requires regular power supply in the form of 25–30 liters of fuel (driving around the city).

Both vehicles are exclusively equipped with manual automatic transmissions, while the Patrol has a seven-speed unit, the Land Cruiser boasts only a 6-speed gearbox. Despite the presence of all seven stages, Patrol is characterized by a slight delay during the start, and all switches are a little less hidden from the user. As for the Land Cruiser, the automatic transmission slows down the car a little during the start of the movement; sharp braking is not typical for the car. And in general, despite the fact that the braking system of the Land Cruiser is an order of magnitude better than that of the Nissan Patrol, both cars lean forward with a sharp "stupor", and the latter, in addition to everything else, goes to the side.

A huge plus of the Nissan Patrol, according to many motorists, is an independent suspension, however, in practice, driving these cars is equally difficult, even not considering the fact that both cars allow the owner to simply forget about all the bumps and bumps in the road surface. The steering gear of the Land Cruiser makes you not think about vibrations, its feedback is somewhat better, the directional stability is more "collected", but all these advantages are covered by the lateral rolls, which are greater than that of the Patrol. When driving Nissan Patrol, its restraint is immediately evident, sharp turns are devoid of strong rear axle drifts and rolls. The ESP installed in the Land Cruiser 200 is also worthy of attention, although it will be more pleasant for those who are not afraid of tangible rolls to "ride" on it.

Cross-country ability of SUVs

If you put the Nissan Patrol against the Land Cruiser 200, and start both cars in Saudi Arabia or the Arab Emirates, where everything is covered with sand, you can highlight a clear favorite within the first ten minutes. Nissan Patrol will be able to surpass the Land Cruiser 200, since in such a situation, the thrust and recoil of the power unit should be put in the first place. However, most Russians will not test these cars in the sand, Russian realities are mud, snow-covered ruts and swampy terrain, but despite this, Patrol, among other off-road programs, does not have a "dirt" section.

Multifunctional device systems

Comparing Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser 200 is quite simple, especially when it comes to various Off-Road systems. The fact is that, despite the multifunctionality of the properties that allow the Land Cruiser to pass any off-road, its functionality that controls the system is located in separate parts of the panel, which significantly complicates the ability to quickly switch the necessary buttons, especially if the owner of the Land Cruiser rarely drives off-road. In contrast to this, the Nissan Patrol has a two-stage washer that is responsible for absolutely all available Off-Road systems.

It is 275 mm, while the Land Cruiser has 200-225 mm (which is quite enough for it). In practice, the Cruiser is better at overcoming road fractures than Nissan, which is ready to lie with its "stomach" on every bump, however, despite the proximity of the bottom to the surface, the owner of Patrol, even with a strong desire, will not be able to damage his car, since the elements are safely hidden and order above the frame. True, even such huge SUVs, for which everything seems simple and affordable, can get into a very unpleasant situation - both cars are capable of "hovering" in soft ground. If a person is driving any of the compared units for the first time, he can drive the car up to his “ears” in a few minutes, sitting on his belly, it will be very difficult to get the car, since additional help from some powerful tractor is needed.

Little technical tricks

Usually, people who purchase a Toyota LC 200 or Nissan Patrol practice it not only off-road, but also within the city, and therefore we can conclude about the convenience of these titans, whom life has brought to the narrow city lanes. The fact is that Patrol has a very useful function that allows the owner of the vehicle to see the "street view from above" on the monitor of the on-board computer; through the built-in functionality, a picture can appear on the screen in which images from four cameras are collected. This property helps the oversized car not to touch the nearest cars and to park neatly.

Comparing the Land Cruiser 200 with the Nissan Patrol regarding comfort will give the latter additional points, since the Patrol is equipped with many useful functions, in particular, adaptive cruise control, a two-sided refrigerator cover and monitors built into the headrests. The Toyota LC 200 is trying to counter its rival by enticing consumers with four-zone climate control, even adjustable for mid-row passengers and heated seats. All in all, comparing all the facts, it is safe to say that the Land Cruiser is slightly softer and quieter.

In general, if you want to find a car that can be compared to the Land Cruiser 200, then you are unlikely to find a worthy comparison. It's just that the SUV is not like more than one car that is now available for purchase on the world car market.

7. The model has earned itself a reputation that luxury cars can be surprisingly reliable and of high quality.

Many believe that they are expensive due to the fact that they are designed to a higher quality standard than other mainstream cars. That is why many car enthusiasts believe that if a car is expensive, then it is of high quality and reliable.

But this is the most common misconception. In fact, there are many examples where many luxury cars have shown poor reliability and quality. To do this, it is enough to study any more carefully.

But the Land Cruiser has earned itself a 100% reputation over the years as a reliable and quality luxury vehicle. That is why many SUV owners admit that they sold their Range Rovers and other expensive SUVs by purchasing a Land Cruiser, knowing that a Japanese SUV is much more reliable than British or German cars.

Here is an example of a study of the reliability of a Land Cruiser compared to other vehicles:

As you can see, compared to other vehicles that are currently available for purchase in the global car market, the Land Cruiser SUV has a higher reliability and quality resource, which ultimately affects the ultimate life of the vehicle.

But the buyer pays for this reliability in rubles, overpaying a huge amount. But for those who buy a Land Cruiser, it probably doesn't matter.

And those who say that they are not ready to overpay that kind of money for a car that loses outwardly and in technology to many modern cars, should know that Toyota created this model not for everyone, but for those who value reliability and quality in a car.

If you have recently purchased an expensive SUV and think that you have wasted your money, then you should know that you have purchased one of the few high-quality SUVs in the world, which is unlikely to upset you with its quality.

We suggest you look at the reliability and quality of other cars for comparison: