What is the actual fuel consumption of the Prado 2.7?
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After real-world fuel consumption testing, the Prado 2.7L's actual fuel consumption is 11.3 liters per 100 kilometers. This fuel consumption is average, which is quite good for a mid-to-large-sized vehicle like the Prado with a weight exceeding 2 tons. The Prado is an imported ORV, originating 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. Relevant information about fuel consumption is as follows: Introduction: Fuel consumption generally refers to constant-speed fuel consumption, which is the vehicle's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers obtained in the constant-speed driving fuel consumption test specified by national standards for certain types of vehicles. Testing method: The test can be conducted on the road or on a chassis dynamometer, and then the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is calculated using the 'flow meter method' or 'carbon balance method'.
I've been driving this Prado 2.7 for three years now. For daily city commuting, it typically consumes 14-15L/100km, and with AC on in summer, it can go up to 17L. It's more fuel-efficient on highways - maintaining 110km/h with cruise control gives about 11-12L. The most extreme was when fully loaded on rough roads to Tibet, where fuel consumption soared to 19L. Honestly, with its over 2-ton curb weight and 4WD system, low fuel consumption isn't realistic. I keep a logbook for refueling, and my actual average is around 13.5L, significantly higher than the official 10.7L rating. With current expensive 92-octane prices, monthly fuel costs reach nearly 2,000 yuan. If it weren't for its rugged reliability, I'd really feel the pinch.
Last month I accompanied a friend to test his 2016 Toyota Prado 2700, with fuel consumption recorded in three scenarios: 14.8L/100km in urban rush hour traffic, 11.6L on suburban expressways, and 10.9L during 120km/h highway cruising. This SUV is particularly thirsty at low speeds - the 2.7L naturally aspirated engine with 4WD lacks torque below 1500rpm, requiring frequent hard acceleration. We tested both unladen and fully loaded conditions, finding that five passengers with luggage increased consumption by about 1.5L. Switching to all-terrain tires added approximately 0.8L compared to the factory tires which deliver optimal fuel efficiency. Long-term combined consumption averages around 13L/100km, about 20% higher than urban SUVs like the Highlander.
