Is the Toyota BaDao the same as the Toyota Prado?
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Toyota BaDao and Toyota Prado are the same model, just with different names. Here is some information about the Toyota Prado: 1. The Prado off-road vehicle is the latest model in the Toyota Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser Prado) series. This newly developed next-generation SUV is equipped with a newly developed Toyota six-cylinder electronic fuel injection 1GR-FEV6 engine, with a displacement of 3956cc. It offers excellent power performance and meets the latest European Ш emission standards, making it highly environmentally friendly. 2. The advanced engine of the Prado off-road vehicle provides strong output power and torque, paired with a highly robust frame and reinforced suspension system, resulting in impressive off-road capability and passing ability. It features a brand-new exterior design, high-quality interior, and excellent sound insulation. 3. The Prado off-road vehicle is an improved version of the Land Cruiser 70 and 90 series. In 1996, the "90 Prado," evolved from the "70 series" passenger-cargo vehicle, began its journey. These two are the same model, with Toyota Prado being the official name, PRADO. It was officially named this in 2003 and belongs to the Land Cruiser series, including the Land Cruiser and Prado.
I've been driving the Toyota Prado for ten years, it's the same as the Land Cruiser Prado, just the name changed. In China, it used to be called 'Ba Dao,' which sounded quite imposing, but since 2004, it was renamed to Prado. I still remember the reason clearly: in 2003, when Toyota launched the Prado advertisement, there was a scene that disrespected Chinese cultural elements, causing controversy, and Toyota quickly changed the name to calm the storm. Essentially, the car is the same model, part of Toyota's Land Cruiser Prado series of mid-to-large SUVs, equipped with 2.7L or 4.0L engines, boasting excellent off-road performance capable of handling various road conditions. There were no changes before and after the name change, and the parts are interchangeable. Nowadays, it's labeled as Prado in the car market, but old owners still prefer to call it 'Ba Dao.' If you search the second-hand market, you can find the same model whether you look for 'Ba Dao' or Prado, so no need to worry about confusion.