What is the wading depth of the Toyota Prado?
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The wading depth of the Toyota Prado is 700mm. The maximum wading depth refers to the maximum depth that can be safely traversed under safe driving conditions, also known as the safe depth. It is also an important indicator for evaluating a vehicle's off-road capability - the greater the maximum wading depth, the stronger its water-crossing ability. When fully loaded, the Prado has a minimum ground clearance of approximately 190mm. The 700mm maximum wading depth data is relatively theoretical; it is recommended to wade through water around 600mm deep. Exceeding 700mm may cause water to submerge connectors, sensors, and other electronic components, posing safety hazards. The height of the air intake determines the vehicle's wading depth. For most vehicles, the engine air intake is located on the upper central side of the grille. If the air intake is below water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine cylinders. Unlike air, water cannot be compressed. This can cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (connecting rods, pistons, crankshaft, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth must never exceed the height of the engine air intake.