Muscat: The new 2018 Prado is a top-of-the-line SUV. Reliable and tough, it can go anywhere, do anything, off-the-road or on it.
A highly dependable and tough performer, the Prado’s exterior design has the stylish looks of a consummate 4WD that is entirely at home in any environment.
Now, the new Prado (excluding diesel grades) is available with attractive benefits that include 1-year Oman-only comprehensive insurance and attractive cash gifts ranging from OMR1,500 up to OMR2,500. (Conditions apply. For exact details, please visit the showroom)
The new 2018 Prado offers unmatched QDR – Quality, Durability & Reliability. It is advanced in every area thanks to Toyota’s cutting-edge technology. It is also available in two new, enticing colours: Blackish Ageha and Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic.
Visually impactive, the new Prado features a unique design which appears seven more dynamic, yet maintains three core strengths essential to the Prado’s celebrated ‘go-anywhere’ credentials. These are ‘Total Practicality’ – with headlamps and cooling openings positioned to maximize both protection and wading depth; ‘Total Durability’ – with the powertrain and all functional parts well-protected and ‘Total Capability’ – with the tight turning circle and generous ground clearance essential for even the most demanding off-road driving.
The 2018 Prado’s class-leading features complement its thrilling power and performance. These include a new design hood & grille, muffler cutter, headlamps & rear lamps and front & rear bumpers. It offers six-speed Automatic Transmission on petrol models along with full-time 4WD with centre differential limited slip differential. Available in either 17" or 18" alloy wheels, the Prado has LED type headlamp & clearance lamps and moonroof.
Presently it is offered in three popular engine variants - 4.0 Litre delivering 271 HP, 2.7 Litre delivering 163 HP and 3.0-litre Turbo Diesel delivering161 HP.
Toyota Prado's refined interior has plenty of room to comfortably accommodate up to seven adults. It is also equipped with a host of high-end luxury features - chrome side protection moulding, cool box. cushioned seats offer wonderful under-thigh support. Second-row seats fold in a 60:40 split offer enhanced utility with a slide function and walk-in accessibility for facilitating easy ingress/egress for the third-row seats.
The third-row seats, fold in a 50:50 split. The Prado also offers power tilt & telescopic steering column, side step with illumination, smart entry & push-button start & retractable outer mirrors (with turn signal). The Prado also has front sensors and parking sensors, 9" navigation system, leather seats, ventilated front seats, cruise control, rearview camera and steering with audio & Bluetooth switches.
Reinforcing Prado’s broad, powerful stance, the sharply trimmed lower section minimises the effect of the front overhang on the vehicle’s off-road driving approach angle, thus enabling the model’s outstanding off-road abilities.
Prado features advanced technologies collectively known as Toyota Safety Sense. This is the next stage of active safety technology and is designed for comprehensive integrated safety. Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) is a bundle of active safety features that include dynamic radar cruise control system, pre-crash safety system, lane departure alert and automatic high beam. Prado also has airbags for the driver, front passenger and curtain, side (front) and knee (driver only).
The Prado's strong chassis offers excellent impact protection while the long wheelbase and wide wheel track give excellent handling and stability.
In sum, the Prado’s unparalleled 4WD prowess is apparent on smooth as well as rough terrain. It has the power to hold its own and the performance to ‘reach the unreachable’. Wait no more to discover the thrilling new 2018 Prado, do visit the nearest Toyota showroom and make it yours.
In Oman, the nationwide parts and service network of Saud Bahwan Automotive support Toyota’s outstanding product quality. No wonder then that today, Toyota is one of the most trusted and well-known brands.