What are the four modes of Prado Comfort?

[VanWyatt]

Prado Comfort is the comfort mode, which is an operating mode that pursues comfort, stability, and fuel efficiency. Below is an introduction related to the Prado: 1. Introduction: The Prado is an imported ORV, derived from Toyota's globally renowned LAND CRUISER series. In 1996, Toyota officially named the LAND CRUISER FJ90 as the PRADO Prado, marking the first true generation of the Prado. 2. Interior: The interior design of the Prado is more conventional, featuring wood grain panels and silver faux-metal materials embedded in the dashboard, showcasing high standards in both texture and assembly.

[GrahamRose]

Last time I drove the Prado on a long trip, I specifically tested these modes. The COMFORT mode is actually designed for paved roads, with the softest suspension and light steering, making it very effortless for highway driving. The second one is called the Mud & Sand mode, where the car icon on the dashboard turns yellow. At this point, the transmission control strategy changes—stepping hard on the gas won’t cause sudden downshifts, preventing the wheels from digging deeper into the ground. The third is the Rock mode, indicated by an orange car icon on the dashboard. The system makes the ABS engage earlier, and slight tire slippage can trigger the traction control function. The last one, MUD mode, is specifically for muddy pits—the vehicle actively locks the center differential, and the throttle response is very steady. Switching between these four modes is as easy as pressing a button on the steering wheel twice. I often switch between them when driving on rainy mountain roads.

[McCecilia]

The driving mode classification of the Prado is very scientific. The COMFORT mode is particularly suitable for daily urban driving conditions, with the shock absorber damping set to the minimum, effectively filtering out road bumps. When switching to the Mud & Sand mode, the engine response is deliberately slowed down slightly to prevent digging deep holes when starting on sandy terrain. For gravel roads, I use the GRAVEL mode, where the electronic limited slip is extremely sensitive, intervening at the slightest sign of wheel slip. As for the Deep Mud mode, even the dashboard backlight turns to a muddy color, and the throttle response becomes linear, unlike the abrupt acceleration in normal mode with a light press. Every time I go off-roading, I have passengers watch the animated demonstration on the central screen, which shows the real-time power distribution to all four wheels.

[Frank]

For off-road beginners, just remember these four icons: the blue wavy line is COMFORT, the rain icon with mud splashes represents Mud & Sand mode, the small gravel pattern corresponds to Gravel road, and the dark brown mud pit symbol indicates ultimate escape mode. Recently driving a friend's new Prado, I found it even smarter - in COMFORT mode, the suspension automatically tightens during high-speed cornering, while in Mud mode even the AC switches to recirculation to prevent mud odors from entering the cabin. Last time when stuck, it was the MUD mode with low-speed crawl that got me out - after three seconds of wheel spin, it automatically locks the differential.