Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Toyota Prado Vs Lexus GX

I put this post up so that you can compare the LandCruiser Prado to the Lexus GX 470.

Warning - you may be seeing double - because both the Prado and GX are based on the same body and platform.  It can be assumed that Toyota designed the basics with both brands in mind.

The main difference between the 2 models is the V8 engine in the Lexus GX. Lexus has only one version (at time of writing) and it comes with almost everything. Strangely there are options like Mark Levinson
entertainment system and the latest Kinetic suspension system.

Minor differences includes some exterior changes however it is limited to the bonnet and the bumpers. The exterior tyre holder is also missing moved to where the Prado extended range fuel tank is located.
Lexus GX
VS
120 SeriesToyota Prado 

In terms of drive system its probably the same - so it's got all the various traction aids and of cause presumably the same characteristics as the top range Prado Grande.
There are also quite a few new interior equipment upgrades compared to the even the top range Prado. Nice if you can get one!
Note that specifications will change according to the trim models available and additional or less accessories. You should check the official Lexus  website for your country for the most up to date information.
Landcruiser Prado
Engines

1GR-FEV6 Petrol
Quad Cam with VVTi EFI
4 Litre (3956cc)
Claimed 179Kw @ 5200RPM
Claimed 376Nm @ 3800RPM (Auto)
Claimed 343Nm @ 2400-2800RPM (Manual)

1KD-FTV
IL4 DOHC Turbo-charged
Direct Injection - Common Rail
3 Litre (2982cc)
Claimed 127Kw @ 3400RPM
Claimed 410Nm @ 1600RPM

Weight
Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg
Towing capacity up to 2500Kg

Fuel capacity & consumption
180 litres (This is not an error)
V6 Petrol 13.5 litres per 100km
IL4 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km

Other specifications
5 Speed Auto
or 6 speed manual transmission
Overall height/Overall width 1905/1875
Overall length/Wheelbase 4850/2790
Track (front/rear) 1575/1575

Capability
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 32
Departure 27
Minimum ground clearance 205mm

Lexus GX470
Engines

V8 PetrolV8 Petrol (2UZ-FE)
DOHC EFI VVTi EFI ULEVII
4.7 Litre (4664cc)
Approx 196Kw @ 6600RPM (263HP)
Approx 437Nm @ 3200RPM (323lb-ft)

Weight
2209-2249Kg
Towing capacity up to 2948kg

Fuel capacity & consumption
87 litres
V8 Petrol 15.6 litres per 100km

Other specifications
5 speed Auto
Overall height 1895
Overall width 1880
Overall length/wheelbase 4780/2790
Track (front/rear) 1575/1575

Capability
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 30-31
Departure 25-29
Minimum ground clearance 210mm

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