What is the fuel consumption of the 2.7L Prado?
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The fuel consumption of the 2.7L Prado is 12L/100km. Below are the relevant details about the 2016 2.7L Automatic Luxury Edition Toyota Prado: Powertrain: Equipped with a 2.7L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder 2TR-FE engine, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. Body Dimensions: The length, width, and height are 4780mm, 1885mm, and 1845mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2790mm. Chassis: The drivetrain is front-engine four-wheel drive, with a front double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear four-link non-independent suspension.
I just bought a 2.7L Prado and have been driving it for over half a year. For daily commuting in the city, the fuel consumption is around 13-15 liters per 100 kilometers in traffic jams; on highways with better conditions, it can drop to 9-11 liters. Driving habits have the biggest impact—sudden acceleration or frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption. Carrying more passengers or using the air conditioning in summer can add another 1-2 liters. I recommend avoiding flooring the accelerator in city driving and maintaining a steady speed for better fuel efficiency. With the car in good condition, servicing it every six months, changing the engine oil, and cleaning the air filter can help stabilize fuel consumption at around 12 liters. While this won’t save much on fuel costs over a year, it gives peace of mind.
Driving a 2.7L Prado, my experience is that fuel consumption depends on road conditions. In urban short-distance driving with frequent traffic lights, the average is 12-14 liters per 100 kilometers; during steady highway cruising, 8-10 liters is quite common. The engine displacement isn't small, and the vehicle is heavy, making it particularly fuel-thirsty during acceleration and uphill climbs. With proper maintenance, such as regular checks on tire pressure or engine condition, fuel consumption can be kept at a moderate level. Using air conditioning in eco-mode instead of opening windows can also squeeze out some savings. Calculating it out, around a thousand bucks a month on fuel is acceptable, but the key is safe driving—don't take risks just to save on fuel.
