Are the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado the same?
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The difference between the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado is that they are different names for the same model in its newer and older versions. The Land Cruiser is also known as the Land Cruiser Prado, with the English name Land Cruiser. Both the Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado belong to Toyota's Land Cruiser series. Relevant information is as follows: 1. In terms of comfort features, the Land Cruiser is equipped with new features such as a 4-zone independent automatic air conditioning system, a smart key, and an 8-inch multi-function information display. 2. The newly added HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) can effectively reduce wheel slippage when climbing steep slopes by controlling the brake hydraulic pressure system. 3. The basic platform of the Land Cruiser has also been completely renewed while inheriting the traditional chassis. In terms of suspension, the front suspension has been changed from a torsion bar type to a coil spring type suspension.
When I first heard this question, I was quite curious and looked it up. The Land Cruiser and Lùdì Xún yáng Jiàn (Land Cruiser) are actually different Chinese names for the same Toyota model. In the past, it was often translated as Lùdì Xún yáng Jiàn in China, a name that sounds more domineering and straightforward. Later, Toyota decided to unify its global brand image and officially renamed it to Lán Dé Kù Lù Zé (Land Cruiser) in the Chinese market about a decade ago, which is a direct phonetic translation of Land Cruiser. In terms of the vehicle itself, regardless of the name, its core design has remained unchanged—it is still a representative of rugged off-road SUVs, equipped with a full-time four-wheel-drive system, a robust chassis, and a high-power engine. I’ve driven my friend’s 2010 Lùdì Xún yáng Jiàn and the 2022 Lán Dé Kù Lù Zé, and the driving experience was almost identical, whether off-roading uphill or cruising in the city—the performance was equally reliable. The name changed, but the soul remained the same, so there’s no need to worry about the name difference when purchasing.
