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2016 Toyota prado

Tinashe Makichi : Motoring

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has always been an impressive vehicle in Zimbabwe and it has managed to maintain its status as a darling of executives. The 2016 version of the Prado has a versatile interior and powerful four-wheel drive performance combined to make sure the vehicle is equipped to meet the needs of modern drivers.The exterior of the Land Cruiser Prado is bold and self-assured with a distinctive grille that makes it stand out on busy roads.

Built to cope with the open road as well as rougher ground you will have no problem negotiating any type of terrain.

Fitted as standard you will find 17 inch alloy wheels, side steps and a sporty rear spoiler which give the SUV an athletic look.

Halogen headlamps and front fog lamps are fitted at no extra cost with the three-door. The Prado is powered by a 3,0 litre diesel engine.

The cabin of the new Land Cruiser Prado is crafted from premium materials that provide a sense of luxury and elegance to contrast with the rugged exterior.

A leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio and telephone controls offers a touch of class and you can make calls on the move through the Bluetooth wireless connection.

Interior

Three rows of seats give you enough space for seven people comfortably. The huge trunk enables you to transport bulky and awkward items with no trouble.??

The Prado’s distinctively comfortable and spacious cabin assures the pleasure and satisfaction of all on board.

You feel like you are conquering each corner of the earth from the comfort of your leather seats.

An instrument panel of quality construction and sophistication, arranged in functional simplicity makes it easy to understand each of the driver’s outdoor adventures.

The vehicle practicality brings the ultimate four wheel drive performance to life on the Prado.

The advanced 4.2 inch colour multi-information display presents a wide range of information in an easy to understand form for enhanced driving convenience.

Superior relaxation for everyone aboard is assured by thoughtful amenities throughout the cabin.

Both a USB interface and audio mini-jack are available for external audio input, enabling you to easily connect your own playback devices to enjoy your favorite music.

The audio system features a CD player as well as AM/FM radio. It also supports Bluetooth hands-free calling, and has USB and mini-jack inputs for external device connection. At the start of the range the GXR (three-door) and EXR (five-door) models include multiple airbags to protect you in the event of a collision.

There is also a range of active safety features to help you avoid any trouble, including traction control and Vehicle Stability Control.

Rear parking sensors aid you when backing the large vehicle in the tightest of spaces and on higher specification models you will find a rear view camera.

On-board technology at the top of the five-door range includes rear seat entertainment and floor illumination.??

With its Smart Key you can unlock and lock the doors by just touching a door handle, and you can start the engine by simply stepping on the brake, and pressing the Start-Stop button.