Has the China VI Prado been released?
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The China VI Prado has already been released. Vehicle Power: The new Toyota Prado 4000 is equipped with a V6 4.0 engine, providing continuous strong power for the new Prado. Whether on urban roads or off-road mountain terrain, it delivers sharp acceleration performance. Vehicle Engine: The new Prado offers two transmission types: a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 4-speed automatic transmission with electronic locking device features a 'second-gear start' function (especially suitable for slippery road starts), avoids unnecessary upshifts when climbing, and provides appropriate engine braking when descending, thereby improving driving comfort.
From last year until now, the Prado has been a love-hate relationship for me! Honestly speaking about the China 6 emission standards, the domestically produced Prado has indeed been discontinued long ago, so if you want to buy a new one, you can only look at parallel imports. But those Middle Eastern version Prados with 3.5L engines are now stuck at the China 6b certification. A few days ago, I asked a friend in Tianjin Port, and he said the plan to dismantle the exhaust pipe and install DPF equipment is basically dead, as it can't pass the environmental protection test line. If you really want to buy one, you might have to grit your teeth and look for a used China 5 version with warranty, but the prices are even crazier than new cars. If you truly love this car, maybe wait for FAW Toyota—I heard they might resume production of a hybrid version in 2024.
A repair shop owner with 20 years of experience mentioned that recently, many people bring their old Prados in for thorough maintenance. When asked why they don't change cars, the answer is always 'waiting for the new National VI model'. Honestly, it's tough! In Toyota's global strategy, the Prado focuses mainly on North America and the Middle East, while China's emission regulations are too stringent. Currently, parallel importers are modifying the Land Cruiser LC300, which with its 3.5T twin-turbo engine, surprisingly passes environmental evaluations more easily. If you're in urgent need of a car, consider the Nissan Patrol Y62. Ports now have National VI compliant models available for just over 600,000 yuan, with off-road performance not inferior to the Prado.
