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2007 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Turbo-Diesel GX, GXL, VX and Grande

November 27, 2006 by Alborz Fallah  




It seems more obvious that ever now that the battle for fuel efficient engines in in full swing. With diesel variants of cars coming out faster than speeding tickets in Victoria, the Diesel uptake in Australia is on the full offensive. Whilst the Landcruiser Prado has been available with a diesel variant for some time, Toyota has improved the engine as well as upping the specifications for the 2007 model release.

2007 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Turbo-Diesel GX, GXL, VX and Grande

I have a great deal of respect for Toyota, sure they build boring, bland and completely uninspiring cars most of the time, but they put a great deal of money into R&D and they are the pioneers of Hybrid vehicle technology. Yet they are also willing to recognise when Hybrid technology is not suitable and have no quarrels going for a Diesel engine.

So the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado has gained a more powerful and fuel-efficient turbo-diesel engine as well as specification upgrades on all models. The new 3.0-litre common-rail Toyota 1KD-FTV direct-injection engine delivers substantially more power and torque, rapid response, smooth acceleration, better fuel economy and lower emissions.

The DOHC four-cylinder intercooled and turbocharged engine produces 32 per cent more power and 19.5 per cent more torque than the similar-capacity engine it replaces. Maximum power is 127kW at 3400rpm (up from 96kW at 3600rpm) while peak torque jumps to 410Nm at 1600-2800rpm (up from 343Nm at 2000rpm).

Transmissions available with the new engine each gain an extra ratio – a six-speed manual and an electronically controlled five-speed automatic with gated shift. Fuel consumption for both turbo-diesel versions has also been lowered to less than 10 litres/100km – an improvement of 19.3 per cent for the manual and 26.2 per cent for the auto.

Turbo-diesel Prado uses 9.2 litres/100km for the manual (down 2.2) and 9.3 litres for the automatic (down 3.3) on the official combined cycle.

The engine complies with new, stricter Euro IV emission levels. David Buttner, Toyota Australia’s senior executive director sales and marketing, said the new engine offered increased power and torque across the rev range.

Prado’s new turbo-diesel engine delivers strong performance from idle and features an extremely flat torque curve,” Mr Buttner said.

“These characteristics make the Prado turbo-diesel ideal for acceleration, towing and off-road driving.”

The manual transmission adopts triple-cone synchromesh on first, second and third gears to make shifts smoother. Diesel fuel is stored under high pressure in a common-rail pump and injected directly into the combustion chamber multiple times per cycle.

This technology optimises the air/fuel mixture in the cylinders, delivering efficient combustion for high torque and excellent fuel economy. Petrol Prado models continue with an all-alloy Quad Cam 4.0-litre V6 engine equipped with variable valve timing (VVT-i).

The petrol engine delivers maximum power of 179kW at 5200rpm and peak torque is 376Nm at 3800rpm. The 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine and new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine are available on all four Prado grades – GX, GXL, VX and Grande.

VX and Grande models are fitted with the electronic five-speed automatic transmission. GX and GXL models come with either the six-speed manual or five-speed automatic.

Along with the new turbo-diesel engine, the diesel models gain acoustic windscreen glass and new sound-absorbing material under the instrument panel to reduce noise, vibration and harshness.

Turbo-diesel models have a larger engine cover and twin counter-rotating balance shafts. The Prado Grande receives a new, easier-to-read Optitron instrument cluster and added warning features. Prado GX has been upgraded with wider 17-inch styled steel wheels and wider side steps, overfender flares and mudguards, body-coloured bumpers and door handles, side protection mouldings, and chrome grille and exterior mirrors.

An option pack for Prado GX includes anti-skid brakes (ABS), cruise control, leather steering wheel and leather gearshift knob. Prado GXL models gain privacy glass and roof rails. Additional features for Prado VX include power-operated front seats, leather seat trim and leather/woodgrain door trim.

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64 Responses to “2007 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Turbo-Diesel GX, GXL, VX and Grande”
  1. ALI says:

    THEY ARE 1000 500 CONTRYS BUT PRADO IT DOES NOT COME IN 1 CONTRY NEW YORK

  2. Lareina says:

    Hi, we are looking at the older Prado but can’t decide whether to go for petrol or diesel? anyone out there that can help?

  3. Bomber says:

    Hi there Fenno…you say to steer away from the HZ 100 series…I am having puel consumption problems and lack of power with mine. It has an aftermarket turbo and intercooler. Plenty of low down grunt but doesn’t have the oomf of the factory. We have some at work, they go very well.
    Any good advice valued (Ali ;))

  4. Mitch says:

    Tomas79,

    You sound like you know what you’re on about, you in Qld ?

    I just bought my first ever Prado (”07″ Model Diesel D4D 6 Speed …. and I Love It…..only had it three weeks and first trip was to Fraser Island for AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND i only live on the sunshine coast I Was very scared to get it dirty as it looked so nice WHEN I PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP but as soon as i got the first grain of sand on it i thought WHO gives a shit that’s WHAT they are made for…….did a bit of mud work believe it or not on the largest sand island in the world very impressed and my brother i law form W.A was very jealous… HA HA HA

  5. Hameed says:

    I have one prado.i like it becasue it is very beautiful and very soft and swifft
    we are looking at the older Prado but can’t decide whether to go for petrol or diesel? anyone out there that can help at last i love it …….

  6. Tharun says:

    Oh what a feeling !
    The feel that you get when driving a prado is unmatched. I’ve driven a pajero and i think that toyota has really pulled up the game with these models.
    Jst hope the 2009 model keeps the same face. .

  7. Tushar says:

    Hi guys, i am seriously considering a prado GXL 2004 thats done 180000kms. do you think a $22k price tag is worth it? its got a bull bar, new tyres, reg till 11/09, all electric options, tints, and a three year parts + labour warranty. also has bluetooth car kit and tow bar.

    my main concern is the number of k’s its already done if its an issue in this type of vehicle?

    any thing i should be looking out for?

    cheers, tushar.

  8. Alibi says:

    Plaese can someone tell me what is the fuel consamption and horse power of the Toyota Prado VX 2007 with the diesel engine 1kzt 3.0L turbo?

  9. Bavarian Missile (.)(.) says:

    arrrrrrrrrrrr wheres Tomarse79 when you need him ?

  10. The grey namad 41 says:

    Hi Tushar It all depends if it petrol or diesel, if it diesel the prado is just run in but I would not say that for petrol. I have a 2000 model and done 160,000 km with not a spot of a problem As grey nomads we have travelled around Auz 3 times sometimes on rough roads and pulled a 2 tonne van. The price sounds ok, I would like to get $20000 when i sell mine, to upgrade to the new common rail. The fuel ecomeny is great,I can get 13 lt to the 100. pulling the van, sydney to melbourne non stop. So go for it.,

  11. sarah says:

    I need a toyota prado second hand from Japan to South Africa. Want any model from 2006, 2000cc engine capacity. Reply soon!

  12. Leong says:

    I would like to booking a Prado TZ, but can’t decide whether to go for petrol 3.4 or diesel 3.0? I am use for long distance for same time, anyone out there that can help?

    • BHUTAN says:

      MAN Diesel is good for u because diesel have more power than petrol.petrol is just silence and i comsume a lot so buy LAND CRUISER or BMW X5…………………………………..

  13. BHUTAN says:

    i have prado 2009 gx and i love its look and its power but speed is not good as prado vx.THIS suv is the best suv is look than other suv.We can feel the beauti the power and its trust.So u BUY it the prado vx not GX

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