Is the Prado produced by GAC Toyota or FAW Toyota?
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The Prado is produced by FAW Toyota. Taking the 2019 Prado as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized SUV with body dimensions of: length 4840mm, width 1885mm, height 1890mm, wheelbase 2790mm, fuel tank capacity 87L, and curb weight 2285kg. The 2019 Prado features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a four-link non-independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 3.5L naturally aspirated engine delivering maximum horsepower of 280PS, maximum torque of 365Nm, and maximum power of 206kW, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I've been in this industry for many years, and the Prado has always been a product of FAW Toyota. Since its early entry into the Chinese market, production has been handled by FAW Toyota, with their factories located in places like Changchun, specializing in manufacturing rugged SUVs like this. Some people might think GAC Toyota could be involved, but in reality, GAC only deals with urban vehicles like the Camry and Highlander—the Prado is purely from the FAW camp. I remember a few years back, FAW even halted production for a while, but now the new model is back, still their flagship vehicle. If you're looking to buy, head straight to an FAW Toyota 4S store—don't mix up the brands.