Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition debuts: Check features
Toyota has launched the Matte Black Edition of the Land Cruiser Prado in Japan with a starting price tag of ¥4.3 million (approximately Rs. 25.8 lakh). It might not arrive in India. The SUV replaces the chrome with a matte black finish on various parts including the grille, headlight garnish, side steps, and roof rails, among others. It is offered with two engine choices.
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Japanese brand Toyota is one of the largest automakers across the globe and is renowned for its reliable engines and sturdy chassis. The Land Cruiser series comprises luxury off-road vehicles, capable of tackling almost any terrain. The Prado model is a slightly accessible four-wheeler from the carmaker and is based on the brand's new TNGA platform.
The SUV rides on 18-inch wheels
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition has a typical SUV silhouette and sports a long and muscular bonnet, swept-back LED headlights, a large grille, a wide air dam, and bumper-mounted fog lamps. On the sides, the SUV is flanked by roof rails, black B-pillars, ORVMs, flared wheel arches, and 18-inch matte black aluminium wheels. Vertically-positioned LED taillamps grace the rear end.
It is offered with two engine options
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition is powered by a 2.7-liter petrol engine that generates 163hp/245Nm and a 2.8-liter diesel motor that churns out 201hp/500Nm. The mills are mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox, along with an all-wheel-drive system.
The car gets powered seats and ambient lighting
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition has a luxurious five/seven-seater cabin featuring a minimalist all-black dashboard, two-tone leather upholstery, multi-zone climate control, powered front seats, ambient lighting, and a multifunctional steering wheel. The SUV packs a semi-digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen infotainment panel with the latest connectivity options. The safety of the passengers is ensured by multiple airbags, ABS, and EBD.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Matte Black Edition: Pricing
In Japan, Toyota has launched the Matte Black Edition of the Land Cruiser Prado SUV with prices ranging between ¥4.3 million (approximately Rs. 25.8 lakh) and ¥5.1 million (roughly Rs. 30.63 lakh).
