Are the Prado and Land Cruiser the same vehicle?
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The Prado and Land Cruiser are not the same vehicle. The differences between them are: 1. Different body dimensions: The Prado has body dimensions of 5010mm in length, 1885mm in width, and 1890mm in height; the Land Cruiser has body dimensions of 5170mm in length, 1975mm in width, and 1930mm in height. 2. Different fuel tank capacities: The Prado has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters; the Land Cruiser has a fuel tank capacity of 138 liters. 3. Different curb weights: The Prado has a curb weight of 2285kg; the Land Cruiser has a curb weight of 2655kg. 4. Different body structures: The Prado has a 5-door, 7-seat SUV body structure; the Land Cruiser has a 5-door, 8-seat SUV body structure.
I remember driving a Toyota when I was young, and the "Prado" was a popular model back then, later renamed to Land Cruiser Prado. The term "Prado Land Cruiser" might sound like a single vehicle, but it's not; Prado was the old name for Land Cruiser Prado (discontinued after 2003), which itself is part of Toyota's Land Cruiser Prado series, while Land Cruiser refers to the entire Land Cruiser lineup, including the rugged off-road versions. The Prado is more suited for daily city driving, being smaller and more fuel-efficient; the Land Cruiser series, like the 200 Series, is better for wilderness adventures. I've been driving a Prado for years and often remind friends not to mix up the names, as it might lead to choosing the wrong configuration when buying a car. It's advisable to understand Toyota's renaming history in China—the initial "Prado" advertisement caused controversy, leading to the adjustment. Now, the official website separately introduces the Prado and Land Cruiser, which is quite convenient.
