Toyota Reveals Updated Land Cruiser Prado In Frankfurt
Known in some markets as the Prado, the off-roader sold in Europe as the Land Cruiser has been on the market now since 2009. So Toyota evidently figured it was due for an update, and that's precisely what it has revealed this morning at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. Though clearly based closely on the existing model, the smaller member of the Land Cruiser lineup has been revised inside, out, and under the hood to keep it relevant in the 190+ countries around the world where it's sold – and the ten or more European countries where it leads its segment in sales. Tweaks have been made to the frame-mounted sheetmetal, including a new hood, fenders, grille, headlamps, taillights, wheels, and front bumper. The changes aren't purely aesthetic, either: they were designed to help the driver locate the vehicle's extremities for maneuvering the large vehicle, while improving engine cooling, and adding an extra couple of inches to its overall length in the process. ...