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Toyota LandCruiser LC5 Prado Vs Nissan Patrol (GU) |
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Home Price Lists 200 Series
150 Series
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3 Dr Prado vs Pajero Vs Lincoln MKT
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Here's a quick comparison between the 150 series Toyota Land Cruiser LC5 Prado specifications and the GU series Nissan Patrol. The GU Patrol has been around since about 1997 without very much change. (Check out the old school roof gutters!). When introduced it was a competitor for the last of the 80 series then the 90 series Land Cruisers. However due to the lack of profits very little has been done or indeed a replacement designed for the next decade or so. However Nissan has released information about an all new 2011 Nissan Patrol model with a completely new focus. The old GU Patrol however will still be sold as a off-road biased model and essentially as a commercial vehicle as per the older style Nissan Navara until on-one wants them anymore. After all they still sell. |
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The GU or Y61 Patrol is now a very basic model, it has very few electronic aids and designed in the 1990's hence extremely tough 4WD for the average consumer. It's only a tad larger than the 150 series Prado on the inside and out. It ia great value if you consider how much metal is in the car. We actually like the exterior design of the Patrol. It is simple, tough and looks like a traditional 4WD wagon. The latest alloy wheels add a sporty touch to the design. The interior design again represents a decade past. The materials used inside look and feel tough enough but do not have that modern chunkiness to them. Everything seems just all a bit thinner. In terms of ride and handling it has been a few years since we have last been in one and back then it was Ok then but no where near the 120 series Prado or even the 150 series. The steering is vague and the ride firm. It is Ok for what it is but missing the refinement, quietness and comfort of the Prado. Only off-road does the Patrol feel at home! The drive train technology is very tough using solid axles and the trade off is truck like handling on road. It is also very slow.
There are not too many problems with the GU
Patrol. However it's main weakness is the long history of problems with the (since released in 1998) the 3 litre
turbo diesel. Likewise the best part is the easy to modify 4.8 litre IL6 cylinder engine. The
very high capacity TB48 engine uses 23.3 litres per
hundred on the tested urban cycle! These are usually the best
figures so you can only imagine real world fuel consumption! The
economical 3 litre turbo diesel engine is hence the most popular
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150 Series Toyota Prado
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Since the model has been around for over a decade there are plenty of enhancements you can but for it. So if you want to 'upgrade your rig' then this is the 4Wd to buy. Very simple to update the interior and mechanicals. In 2010 we would not pick the Patrol if you spend almost all your time in the city or the suburbs. You will never find out how great it is off road. Besides fuel economy is poor for the petrol and only average for the diesel engine. However it is the perfect go anywhere vehicle. There are lots of specials hence its recommended retail pricing is generally negotiable.
The Prado is easily the better compromise between on and off road ability
and the Prado does not cost that much more for a much better car. However
the Patrol
is one of the last true off-road consumer vehicles and a bargain if you need
the space.
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