Comparison of Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Prado. What is better: "Pajero" or "Prado"? Comparison, Specifications, Features of Operation, Stated Power, Autowner Reviews

Comparative test of three off-road conquerors: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Land Rover. Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero.

Toyota. Land Cruiser. Prado.
4.0 (282 hp) 5AT, price 2 615 000 rub.
Land Rover Discovery 4
5.0 (375 hp) 6At, price 2 652 000 rub.
Mitsubishi Pajero.
3.8 (248 hp) 5AT, price 1,899,000 rubles.

When the manufacturers companies particularly announce the "absolutely new model", you can, almost without looking at it, assume: Most likely we are talking about restyling, more or less deep. And, as a rule, a closer look at the car confirms the assumptions. And the numbers from the detailed table of dimensions relating to the base or doorways usually turn out guesses in the proof

It is difficult to compare the good with excellent. This could be completed on this. Say, "Every car is the best, and run to the car dealership to buy all three"! Sometimes in automotive magazines it happens enough to look into the last paragraph comparative testTo understand: the material more enjoys the advertising booklet than for an honest study. Therefore, we will have to prove your non-lawnity, and to do it.

As soon as we announce the names of our "applicants for the throne", from the overwhelming majority of experts and simply sophisticated can be heard only positive reviews. Land Rover Discovery, Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado! Wow! Solid legends. Pajero IV, who for three years has become familiar on our roads, smoothly, without revolutionary breakdowns, has grown from an equally familiar third generation. And this is the second decade on the conveyor. For a compact "citizen", this could be considered a disadvantage, but for the brutal conqueror of distant trails and serious off-road stability of the release and preservation of traditions rather plus. And when the current, "fourth", "parad" appeared, the nickname "Third and a half" - "3.5" immediately glued to him. And now everyone ride, and the fact of light stretch in the item was forgotten. But if in the case of Mitsubishi, this is due to financial problems that have arisen when parting with Daimler, the situation with the diquancy "4" from Land Rover is even less explained.

Disco 3 turned out to be very beloved our fellow citizens. His share by russian market Noticeably higher than in the markets of other countries. Yes, and absolute figures can please British (or Indian) manufacturers. But why then after the natural age of facelifting, did you unarked his Discovery 4?! It sounds like a desire to look younger, that is, newer, and demonstrates only insecurity and disrespect for customers. We, consumers (can I speak from us from all?), Do not at all require such a frequent change of models in the class of full-sized SUVs! Well, updated the face, made it little distinguishable from three models Range Rover. But this is not so largely so that with the fifth door of each "discharging" to declare about the "fourth generation". Or do you keep us for fools? That will be held due time, the crisis will end, will appear new model (You prepare her premiere?) And ... It will already carry a "undeserved" figure 5. Understand correctly, the car is excellent and respected, but I quit the "reproaching cards".

But with Land Cruiser, everything is much less unequivocal. Let's start with the fact that we are incredibly lucky. For a number of markets (first of all North American) Toyota releases LC200. For Europe, they are familiar to what Prado, and the Europeans naively believe that this is just a Land Cruiser (but they know the "two hundred" as v8). Russians have a happy opportunity to choose from both models in neighboring classes, but for some reason with the same name.

The new LC150 and the truth is new. Although built on the basis of the predecessor LC120! What, also "and a half"? Yes and no! If you go "from the root", that is, from the frame, it has the same dimensions, although it became tougher on bending. And the wheel base is the most. The body, despite the rejuvenating work of the designers, is based on the preceding model. This is "read" in the door and window openings, in the slopes of the racks and architecture of the wheeled arches. The elongation of 4.5 cm is explained by a more elegant and aerodynamic form of the front bumper. A 1 cm of the total width was added due to the more chubby sidewall planes. In general, the same power unit and the ACP complement the "oil picture". But! You will not find a single identical detail in the exterior, the interior is radically recycled, and the suspension is seriously improved. Electronic filling is different. The amount of changes made in the design and design of the new Prado is so great that Toyotovs still legitimately counted it with a new model without reservations. "Quantity switched to quality"! And yet the "devil in the little things." And he, like Maryl Strip ...

Wears Prado!

Why start the new Lexus GX460 if Toyota Prado began to look so luxurious? After all, in the recent past, Land Cruiser was a workhorse, an assistant farmer and a hunter. BUT new car Scratch already sorry. Please get away away, do not clamp! What is not clear - Get Out People from me! She, like some stylish "cabridge", I want to keep in a warm garage and only occasionally release to run along the villas and yachts. Well, where the beauty of dirt is tormented! Although there may be a lot of a lot - and we guessed, and the firm announces. You will have to risk lacquered bumpers - Sorry, friend!

It is convenient to climb into the salon, large openings, the doors swing wide. But interfere ... Decorative thresholds are dirty with the trousers. And if you get up on them, you will have to bend proud chapter to grasp - it means that the Japanese car was designed for their growth. Behind the wheel is good, even perfect, freely, all at hand.

The second row is spacious and for planting-disembarkation, and for a trip. And together, oddly enough, worse - slippery skin does not fix the body from horizontal throwing on turns. From the third row, the most vivid impressions - an adult person is difficult to drive there: the chairs above the floor are almost not towering, but they add up and move electrically, without the need to spin and strain the lower back. But still this option will be relevant only for short departures on the transfer of a big touched company from a picnic to the city.

Quiet, very quiet, balanced engine Even when pressed in a floatal, easily throws a two-ton car forward. Transfer is almost unnoticed, even five of them are only five, there are no complaints to the box. Overclocking is as easy and unobtrusive, as tiring and intensely braking. Top pedal, back, and the expected slowing down all the time turns out to be less than you want. Let's write on the ground? But competitors - Land Rover da Mitsubishi - there is no such feeling that there is not enough pair of meters for a complete stop.

The steering wheel is categorically empty - there is no zero. Permanent infringement when moving in a straight line - branded trait Land Cruiser (yes what to say, and most Toyota models!). Excuse type "big comfortable SUV. Not obliged to strain its owner with active "driver" are not accepted! In general, riding on the highway will not allow to relax by the handle. And on the work of the suspension too. With all the high smoothness of the stroke, solid weight, the decent length and the Prado database is noticeably pecking the nose and the cinema is already in the midpologies of turns. But the Pie Cold's pit, who should be swallowed, are not slammed by their vibrations on the body and on the bodies of the rides. But the LC150 perfectly fits on city parking. Radius of turn here - 5.8 m! And four chambers in the corners are withdrawn information to the central monitor - the favorite bumpers will remain safe and preservation!

From the point of view of electronic systems here, innovation: Multi-Terrain Select is an advanced control that allows off-road ride with slipping in four different modes: stones, gravel, snow or dirt. And the CROWL CONTROL system, which came from LC 200, allows you to crawl at a speed of 1-5 km / h (less than the older fellow) without using pedals.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Force aggregate LC Prado is located in front of a longitudinally carrier element of the car is a frame. Between the wheels, simple symmetric differentials (D) are installed. Rear axle Differential The driver can block forcibly (e) - the lock button is placed on the center panel.

Unlike competitors in the transfer PRADO, the differential of increased friction is the Torsen brand. When moving along a smooth dry road, it distributes torque between bridges in a 40:60 ratio. In case of change road Conditions Through the front wheels, it is possible to implement up to 50% of the traction effort through the rear - up to 70%. It is how it is impossible to better affect the manageability of a heavy SUV. And what about asphalt? To increase the properties on off-road, blocking and inter-axis differential (E) is provided! The corresponding electromechanical drive button is located next to the rear differential lock key.

IN dispensing box It is provided for both direct transmission and downgrad (PP). Switching toggle switch from one mode to another is located on the central panel.

My castle

In the Land Rover salon (verified!) It works as strange, no explanatory sense of particular security - "like Christ for the sinus". First, very quiet. Engine on idling Do not feel at all - neither sound or vibration. And in the operating range of revolutions, the noise of the motor is barely heard. In this sense, Discovery is noticeably comfortable competitors, because other noises are winds, stones, sirens from the royal cortex (which turns the collers to the total tube) - weakly donate to the rides. Achieving the state of full feng shus contributes to fast driving On the roads of the most unpredictable quality - there are no shaking, we float yourself in a meter over the road. Or overheadless - the famous "Roveovskaya" system Terrain Response helps here. You put the control knob to one of the modes with the corresponding symbol - "Snow", "Sand", "Stones" or "Pursuit" - and trust your fate of electronics. But! It is necessary to get used to the problematic system, its solutions are not your solutions! It reminded me of a camera with a mass of wisdom and, possibly, the necessary functions, on which in the end, exhibit AUTO mode, and everything works fine! Moreover, it is not always possible to ensure the complete compliance of the specific type of off-road, the algorithm in life does not always succeed. For example, the "sand" mode does not imply the wet sand ride - only dry. On the wet, too sharp drive accelerator can play a joke with you. In general, you have to admit that Terrain Response is typically American (the lion's share of the Land Rover) "Full Prove" is supplied there, that is, the protection against the fool. And the truth, it seems that you are kept for an idiot when the anti-test system "stupid" the engine at the most unnecessary moment at its discretion. In general, I am against the fact that the electronics rises on the path of the active driver!

For which you can only praise Disco, it is great handling. The steering wheel is much more informative than Japanese competitors. Even at high speed and slippery coating, the car is easily caught by the steering wheel. And on the dry asphalt Land Rover and it allows you to forget that you are on a high heavy SUV, and not on a powerful and sustainable sports car. No expected valve or desire to slip past the turn no and in risen. True, the response to the gas pedal here is slightly designed - you will turn the right-time "in the floor", and the throw forward will begin for a second later. What, also protection from the fool?

The greatest praise deserves the smoothness of the British car. You can safely put an outdoor glass in the cupboard with a cola and cut out on the calfs on the whole move - you do not spill a drop, and wash the interior! But even on a flat asphalt with gentle waves, there are no rolls, the car goes like a glove, tenaciously holding over any coating. It is advantageous distinguished by Land Rover not only from most other cars, but also from its today's competitors. Disco surprisingly combines the smoothness of the course and handling both off-road and on the track. And it does not tire the driver with the need to gather, look for "zero" on the steering wheel or beware of King. Bravo!

Land Rover Discovery 4

Discovery power unit is located on the front. Symmetric conical differentials (D) are installed in the bridges. A symmetric differential is also installed in the transfer box, but already planetary (SP) - it equally distributes torque between bridges.

To increase the properties of the car on off-road driver, the driver has the ability to enable downstream (PP) in the dispensing box. This process is carried out in one of two ways: by pressing the corresponding key (LO) on the central tunnel or activation of the "Stones" program of the Terrain Response system, the control toggle switch is also located on the central tunnel. The inter-axis differential can also be blocked by two ways - through Terrain Response and pressing the key with the image of the lock. The rear axle differential is blocked solely by the Terrain Response system and also through the Stone program. Transmission modes are displayed on the central display. The traditional advantage of Land Rover is a large mutual vertical movement of the front and rear wheels before hanging.

Furrows do not spoil

Good old pajero! Legend. Legend? And driving something uncomfortable. The Baranka itself is not bad, but is located far from the driver, and the adjustment of the column on the departure of good Japanese constructors did not provide. In addition, the steering wheel is littered here in a cargo, and if you translate it into a lower position, the rim overlaps the devices! Yes, and a flat profile of the front armchairs only on a four, and the landing is superfluous. So - Meet the clothes. And after you notice the above disadvantages, you pay attention to the high quality finishes, comfortable and usual controls of music and climate, a pleasant instrument shield.

If you are priority, you can actually live. Even in the long road, where Mitsubishi qualities are revealed in all its glory. Stable behavior on the track, high course stability, harsh, but intelligible suspension contribute to a calm and safe movement at considerable distances. But in the city will have to sweat - again, because of the steering wheel! The coefficient of its drive is higher than the usual, and for a small maneuver will need to be promptly work with his hands, turning around the rim there and here. Yes, and feelings external Gabarita Here are not so good, like competitors, due to insufficient visibility.

But cozy in the second row. And it is convenient to climb, and your legs can almost pull out, without resting in the front chairs. The profile and texture of the skin allow not too much "tolerant" to the left right on the turns. And in them, Pajero is relatively ball, despite the rigid suspension. Here you have a reverse example compared to Discovery - handling is so-so contrary to a fairly clamped chassis. From the advantages of this "Japanese" it is possible to note the opportunity to actively undergo turns controlled by driving, in the style of rear-wheel drive cars. And in 4WD mode, but only on the pajero, the box selector can be translated into 2WD. And then, with a disconnected stabilization system, you can safely put a heavy SUV on a slippery coating to the center and discharge the figures of the highest automotive pilot.

Surprisingly, the weakest of the three, Mitsubishi, is pretty stripping forward with a sharp opening of the choke. Yes, and at speeds for a hundred, the response to the gas pedal is awesome quickly. How to explain it? It seems that the same electronics, which on other machines in the sake of security or ecology operates on Pushkinsky principle: "Souls are beautiful impulses!" And on Pajero does not strangle - and nothing, in Euro 3, it seems like it is stacked. Well, it can be seen, a torque cryment of a six-cylinder engine 3.8 shows high characteristics On small and medium turns.

On uneven roads with broken asphalt Pajero tires shaking and noise from the road - on noise insulation saved here. Well, it costs the car where as less competitors: it is 700,000 rubles. Cheaper toyota prado and already at 750,000 rubles. than Land Rover Discovery! Yes, you can buy my wife as a gift and a small crossover to buy! What is not an argument? It seems to me that people have now learned to consider coins not only in someone else's pocket, but in their own!

Mitsubishi Pajero.

On the PAJERO of the current generation can only be set by the SUPER SELECT transmission, the control selector is located on the central tunnel next to the ACP selector. In the front and rear axles, simple symmetric differentials (D) are installed. The driver has the ability to block the differential set between the rear wheels. For this, the corresponding "R / D LOCK" key is provided on the center panel next to the heating keys.

For the distribution of torque between bridges, a free differential, made in the form of a planetary transmission (SP), is responsible. Distribution is carried out in the ratio of 33:67. This mechanism can be blocked, with two ways: in automatic mode - by means of multi-disc friction coupling (E) and manually - in the Super Select 4HLC and 4LLC control selector modes. In the second case, the reduction transmission (PP) is activated in the transfer box. The driver can turn off the front wheels - the 2N program. In 4H mode, the inter-axis differential is in a free state, the "straight" transmission is included in the distribution.

On a Hamburg account

Of course, any off-rhoar car of this class, like our Trinity, a priori is not bad storming easy and middle off-road. And at all, at the same time, most owners rarely go there, and if they find themselves in a snowdrift or clay rut, then only in the extreme case - by a misunderstanding or of curiosity: "Document can be reached, and where already sit down?" And then sit down.

Because the autoshurnians are curiosity in the blood, we, without postponing in a long box, escaped to the will, in a purely field. And in some places in the dirty field.

The most honest of all - Pajero IV. It operates in the ancient'ypon principle: "Bolt Cole - Menia Yam!" Hard, but the energy-intensive suspension perfectly works out almost any profile of the earth's surface. But in the tension machine crawling perfectly, without slipping. It is enough to translate the Super SELECT lever to the "Redeyaki" position, combined with blocking, and give the engine thousand one and a half revolutions. Motor, as if Diesel (and we have gasoline!), Begins to move Pajero even on a snowy virgin in the midst of winter. There is a feeling that you were closed for the winch cable and pull-pull-pull forward! For such excellent behavior on off-road, I would forgive Mitsubishi ergonomic flaws.

Land Cruiser obliges to serious rods on off-road. Especially since new Prado. Equipped with richer predecessor. Especially liked the Crawl Control system (translated from English to "rush"). This is such a cruise control for speeds up to 5 km / h. She herself (again they decide for us!) Excuses where you need to choke the brakes, and where to add a brake. The driver's foot is on the floor! But it is on the "slow" off-road. And where can be driving, it begins to interfere with a little informative steering. With an active handle, you often do not understand, to which angle the front wheels are turned out, which can lead to unexpected consequences if the car suddenly crashes on solid soil. But also geometrically, and the Toyota pendant moves really makes it not much to think about what is expensive or not.

Land Rover, despite its electronic problem, on off-road is no less magnificent than in the city. Especially taking into account the pneumatic suspension with the possibility of changing clearance. One of the unlikely views of the "chips", which are encountered in a critical situation close to the jams, is that the highest position of the body above the surface is set again by electronics. "Manual" (with the help of a handle) you will not be able to shut up your DISCO to this level. If the "brain" of the car decides that you sat on the belly, it will give the command "up another 7 cm"! So, do not hurry to be buried before the "highest strength" will help you like Munchhausen when pulling out of the swamp.

As we also ironized at the beginning of the article, "On the off-road all three well done, one more beautiful"! And what if the truth? But according to other parameters, we did not regret "Deaf"? And what is less, the Topics the contender for victory is more expensive. If the price tag for you does not matter, Discovery is out of competition. Although the English anecdote about adherents of this brand has not been canceled: "Those who love Land Rover buy them two - on one ride, and the second is boring." Prado choose those who have already known in advance that only Toyota will buy. Perhaps they are right. And Pajero, I would recommend people for whom leaving the city make a significant proportion of the run.

Results of geometric and weight measurements made by experts by edition in the terms of the autopolygon
		Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	Land Rover Discovery 4	Mitsubishi Pajero.
C.	Clearance under the front bridge in the center, mm	220	210 (260)	225
	Luxury under the front bridge in the shoulder area, mm	250	235 (280)	250
	Light under rear bridge centered, mm	235 (265)	200 (245)	280
	Luxury under the rear axle in the shoulder zone, mm	320 (350)	200 (235)	260
D.	Light minimal inside base, mm	250 (265)	260 (310)	265
	Lumen under the frame or spar, mm	340 (355)	270 (310)	350
	Clearance under fuel tank, mm	250 (260)	215 (260)	265
B1.	Salon width front, mm	1480	1510	1420
B2.	Salon width rear, mm	1440	1510	1450
B3.	Width of the trunk min. / Max., Mm	1100/1200	1120	1020/1260
V.	Useful trunk volume (5 people), l	400	540	600

dimensions - Data from manufacturers.
* From point R (hip joint) to accelerator pedals
** The driver's seat is displayed on L1 \u003d 950 mm from the point R to the accelerator pedal, the back chair shifted until the end.

Technical characteristics of cars
	Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	Land Rover Discovery 4	Mitsubishi Pajero.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Length, mm.	4760	4829	4900
Width, mm.	1885	2022	1875
Height, mm.	1880	1887	1900
Wheel base, mm	2790	2885	2780
Pitch in front / rear, mm	1585/1585	1605/1612	1560/1560
Mass Curb / Full, kg	2365/2900	2548/3240	2290/2910
Maximum speed, km / h	180	195	200
Acceleration 0-100 km / h, with	9,2	7,9	10,8
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
Urban cycle	14,7	19,8	17,7
Country cycle	8,6	10,7	11,2
Mixed cycle	10,8	14,1	13,5
Diameter of reversal, m	11,6	11,5	11,4
Fuel / volume fuel tankL.	AI-95/87	AI-95/86	AI-95/88
ENGINE
engine's type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Location and number of cylinders	V6.	V8.	V6.
Working volume, cm 3	3965	4999	3828
Power, kW / hp	207/282	276/375	182/248
at rpm	5600	6500	6000
Nm Torque	387	510	329
at rpm	4400	3500	2750
TRANSMISSION
Transmission	A5.	A6.	A5.
Lower transfer	1,000/2,570	1,000/2,930	1,000/1,900
CHASSIS
Suspension in front	Independent, spring	Independent, pneumatic	Independent, spring
Suspension rear	Dependent, pneumatic	Independent, pneumatic	Independent, spring
Steering gear	Rack	Rack	Rack
Brakes in front	Disk ventilated	Disk ventilated	Disk ventilated
Brakes rear	Disk ventilated	Disk ventilated	Disk
Active security tools	ABS + EBD + BAS + TRC + VSC	ABS + EBA + ETS + RSC + DSC	ABS + EBD + ASC + TCL
Tire dimension *	265 / 60R18 (29.0 *)	255/55R19 (30.0 *)	265 / 60R19 (30.5 *)
Content spending
Exemplary costs for the year and 20 thousand km, rub.	345 500	294 790	236 070
Calculated
Cost of Casco Polis (length of 7 years) **, rub.	262 000	155 100	135 900
Road tax in Moscow, rub.	42 300	56 250	18 600
Basic cost ***, rub.	10 300	11 000	9 500
Stand. The first replacement of oil ***, rub.	-	-	6 500
Periodicity, thousand km	10	12	15
The costs of fuel on the mixed cycle, rub.	49 900	65 140	62 370
Warranty conditions
Duration of warranty, years / thousand. KM	3/100	3/100	3/100
Cost of car
Test equipment ****, rub.	2 615 000	2 652 000	1 899 000
Basic set ****, rub.	1 729 000	1 895 000	1 484 000

* In brackets indicated the outer diameter of tires in inches
** Averaged according to two major insurance companies
*** Inc. Inc. consumables
**** At the time of preparation of the material, taking into account the current discounts Fuel consumption (mixed cycle)

Expert assessments on the test results
Indicator	Max. score	Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	Land Rover Discovery 4	Mitsubishi Pajero.
BODY	25,0	19,3	18,5	19,7
Driver's seat	9,0	6,8	5,6	5,9
Place for the driver	7,0	6,3	5,7	6,2
Trunk.	5,0	3,2	4,2	4,6
Safety	4,0	3,0	3,0	3,0
Ergonomics and Comfort	25,0	23,3	22,9	21,1
Controls	5,0	4,4	4,6	4,2
Instruments	5,0	4,8	4,8	4,4
Climate control	4,0	4,0	3,5	3,6
Materials Salon	1,0	0,9	0,9	0,8
Light and visibility	5,0	4,7	4,3	4,0
Options	3,0	2,6	1,8	1,8
Highway reserve	2,0	1,8	1,0	1,2
Load capacity	2,0	1,5	2,0	1,8
The length is decomposed. trunk.	2,0	1,8	1,8	1,7
Spare wheel	2,0	2,0	2,0	2,0
COSTS	10,0	5,7	5,6	7,9
Price in test configuration	4,0	2,2	2,0	3,2
Operating costs	4,0	1,8	2,2	2,9
Prospects for resale	2,0	1,7	1,4	1,8
TOTAL	100,0	83,7	81,5	82,7

	Toyota Land Cruiser Prado	Land Rover Discovery 4	Mitsubishi Pajero.
pros	Serious level of comfort and finishes. Ease of landing behind the wheel. Crawl Control system	The highest quality performance. Excellent handling. Changeable ground clearance	Responsiveness to managing traction. Spacious salon and trunk. Unpretentiousness in the choice of roads
Minuses	"Empty" steering wheel. Not the most effective brakes	Congestion electronic control off-roud systems	Uncomfortable landing behind the wheel. Insufficient Review Back
Verdict	Solid car with spacious interior and excellent finish	Suitable for those who most appreciate style and prestige and, accordingly, is not constrained in the means	Excellent "passable", comfortable, spacious and smart. The most profitable purchase in this test

text: Vladimir Smirnov
Photo: Roman Tarasenko

These magnificent "Japanese" have long won the leading position in the market surgical SUVs. Powerful and economical, cars of two lines lead a tight competitive struggle since the 80s.

We will compare Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Prado on the most important parameters for those who are planning to buy a full-size car for urban driving and long-distance travel.

Multiple Rally Winner for Crossed Area For a long time is considered to be the flagship model Row Japanese car giant. The concept of legends was first introduced on the market in three-door performance with turbocharged gasoline ( 2 liters) and diesel ( 2.3 l.) Engines in 1982.

Cars fourth generation Pajero is characterized by excellent technical characteristics. However, the design of the crossover did not undergo significant changes: classic, slightly angular forms, strict body lines create a sense of reliability and massiveness of the structure.

The history of Prado began in 1984. The first generation was presented by three- and five-door models. SUVs were equipped with gasoline engines on 2.4 and 2.7 L.. and diesel engines 2,4 , 2.8 and 3 L..

Prado Third Generation (Lexus GX) received a number of significant changes in the design of the body and the cabin. Depending on the modification, cars came out with a 5-speed mechanics and a 4-speed automation. Cars are equipped with an independent front suspension.

Modifications for the European market have a central differential Torsen, which allows you to distribute the power and load between the front axles and rear wheels In proportion 40/60. "Arabs" received additional options - a 7-seater salon with an upholstery chairs with genuine leather instead of velor, chamber and backlight.

Modernized fourth-generation models today are considered one of the best SUVs in their class.

What is common between Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Prado?

The model range of these two SUV families combines reliability and unsurpassed quality japanese assembly, as well as a number of technical innovations, many of which were first presented in mass production.

It is definitely traced similarity in the overall concept and ideas that guided engineers brands. Models of both lineacks combine reliability and high passability SUV with ease of control and comfort for the driver and passengers. The big plus of SUVs - the ability to easily decompose the seats in the "smooth floor" for the organization of a bed.

Comparison and what they differ

Undoubted pluses of Pajero line - excellent permeability and amazing capacity. Pneumatic suspension will help you pass through the snow-covered track or not roven road. However, the 4-liter Prado has more motis. This super powerful SUV better manifests itself during overtaking and start from the place.

Patency and maneuverability

Clearance Pajero is 225-235 mm vs 220 mm Prado is even small, but plus.

"Pradik" easily storms steep lifts and drives along "big water" to 70 cm deep. But there is one nuance - it goes worse in steep turns and then the driver needs to be careful. For better passability, inter-sieve differentials can be blocked.

Most more complaints from drivers of Prado's SUVs cause brake system and ABS. On the icing and snow-covered road, the car slows down a little worse and takes a little by inertia.

Security and handling

Various modifications of Prado received a number of innovations and unique design solutions. In particular, HAC and DAC systems for helping the mountain and descent, thanks to which the machine easily starts up to slip-down coating. For even greater manageability and improving security on a slippery road, VSC and anti-clogs are used.

Prado owners celebrate the "soft steering wheel" and the excellent smoothness of the stroke, which is very well felt on an uneven road. Such a ride is most comfortable for the driver, but the reverse side of the medal is "Rock". Due to dependent soft suspension And the control complex is very easy to accelerate. The SUV can deviate from the trajectory sharply compared to Pajero. A system of stabilization of movement comes to the rescue.

Prices

Seven-seater Used SUV Pajero ( 3.8 l.) Much cheaper - order 900 thousand rubles. compared with the 4-liter five-seater prado, which on secondary market worth it from 1.3 million rubles. and higher.

Operation and service

Both rules are distinguished by unpretentious in operation and the wide availability of any spare parts. However, in general, Prado will cost cheaper in service.

The brutal handsome Pajero was expected to be more voracious: on average, consumption on the highway amounted to 13.2 l / 100 km versus 12.4 l / 100 km in Prado. As for the latter, the fuel consumption of a 4-liter SUV is almost the same as the configuration with a 2.7-liter engine.

conclusions

Each of these SUVs are good in their own way. Both rules can boast excellent permeability, maneuverability and handling. However, Pajero is attractive in terms of a combination of price and quality.

If you are not a lover of races and are looking for a universal car for urban ride, long-distance travel, hunting and crazy on nature, Prado will suit you. It goes perfectly in the snow, gravel, steep descents and an uneven road.

In the choice of model, of course, it all depends on the tastes and the wet of car enthusiast. Arabs Prado meet all the requirements for comfort for drivers and passengers.

Eternal rivals - car monsters Toyota and Mitsubishi often put in a dead end of future owners, offering them to choose the most appropriate off-road version. Therefore, the view is that better Pajero 4 or Prado 150, for the most part relies on a subjective assessment of owners who have operating experience or one or another SUV.

Official representatives on both parties are not in a hurry to provide a battle-test for a common court, the number of failures of the systems of components and aggregates, returns and refinement from their cars. They are often presented with dry information in the form of TTX. They give the desired for valid, and sometimes simply briefly describe certain functions of each car, even more confusing future owners.

Manufacturers understand perfectly well that to be able to simultaneously exploit these two cars somewhat strange and even more expensive. That is why most of the estimated judgments that best - Mitsubishi Pajero or Toyota Prado, rely on the opinions of the owners of the car, which in the heat and frost, in urban conditions and off-road daily go on them away.

Both cars have a rich history. And are offered in the fourth generation. Mitsubishi Pajero. It is the number four alarms specialists most of all, because many are inclined to the version that the last pajero is only a decently updated version of the previous generation.

These suspicions confirm the salon (except the front panel) and the appearance of the SUV, which is very similar to the second generation models. The power unit 4M41 remained the same and has a volume of 3.2 liters. Added a new gasoline unit 6G75 with a volume of 3.8 liters. Recall that Pajero is produced since 2006.

About the frame is better not to remember because it is not. In exchange, it is established independent suspension, which is why the car has become a family SUV-class with advanced possibilities of all-wheel drive transmission. Positioning Pajero as an extreme SUV can, but very carefully.

Passengers and elements of the chassis from such a design suffer most, especially when driving around rough terrain. In this case, moving parts of the body are subjected to a strong load and are held at the expense of the loops, constantly in contact with the door seals. Over time, this contact leads to rubber wiping and contact directly with metal parts of the structure.

Special inconvenience brings mediocre noise insulation. In case of additional processing, the abuse is solved only by 50%.

And what about Prado? Land Cruiser Prado 150 came out a little later - in 2009, but also, as in the third generation, built on the same wheelbase as the predecessor 120, which means it has a frame design. According to the statements of the company's representatives, it seems that it will be the last modification that has a frame basis.

Changes were subjected to body sizes, it became more. Inheritance from the predecessor got a permanent four-wheel drive (There is nothing wrong). The last generation has acquired an additional option KDSS (in 3 generation it was not), remained unchanged branded pneumatic land suspension Cruiser.

Patency

One of the main criteria when choosing - Pentium. Both cars were initially intended for comfortable overcoming obstacles. Compare Toyota Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero can only if they exploit them in the same conditions.

IN the last car More reviewing the transmission, first of all, due to competently conducted factory settings. Electronics that ensures the slowing down of wheels in the air ensures excellent interaction of the other wheels with a bulk soil and a mud layer.

Therefore, to climb the mountain on Pajero or Prado is a big difference. Toyota definitely loses, constantly sinking. When you press the accelerator pedal at the top of the lift, there is a long pause and only then the wheels begin to slow down. Often this happens enough to lose the inertia of movement and load.

In both cars, the transmission is in an equal position - the reduced transmission with the active inter-axis differential lock is included. The presence of an interstole differential at Toyota and Pajero in budget versions is not provided. Depending on the configuration, the clearance in both machines is not the same, respectively, 220 and 235 mm. With the installation of protection, it may vary at a smaller side by 10-15 mm.

It should not be noted that the suspension of Prado is much more comfortable, especially when overcoming crossed areas.

Interior

In the maximum configuration of Ultimate, Pajero IV cannot but please the sufficiently large size of the hatch (there is no Prado), the leather interior. The front seats are regulated by a mechanical manner. The steering wheel is not regulated by departure.

The Land Cruiser Prado 150 in the middle configuration of the Elegance steering wheel is adjustable and in height, and by departure, which is very convenient if it is operated by several drivers. The engine starts with the button, there is access without a key.

Taking advantage of the electrical drive, you can install in a convenient position of the front seat, although the manufacturers did not provide for the memorization. All this can be found in the Prestige configuration, and in addition, there is navigation, interlocking differential blocking, 4 cameras are located around the perimeter. All this is displayed at the price (more than 400 thousand).

The front panel on Pajero looks a bit elegant than the Prado. Although the latter has a color monitor, but with a somewhat archaic resolution of 400 per 800. The salon is offered only in three versions: ivory, black and brown. The last color was added later. There are no complaints about both cars to the quality of finishing and materials of the cabin.

Separate attention deserves the capacity of the cabin and trunk at Pajero - it is more. In the car there are various niches in the back under the floor (place under spare wheel) where you can put volumetric things. In some sets of cars it is possible to install an additional row (the machine becomes 7-bed), which will not be very convenient, especially traveling for long distances. But the opportunity to accommodate is still provided.

In two cars installed musical combines, in Pajero even high quality, but the sound leaves much to be desired. There is an excellent option with a color monitor on the ceiling, it makes it possible to look after cinema and cartoons. Passengers on the second row will not be boring with long moves, and the driver is calmer, since they do not have to be distracted into conversations, especially if children ride in the cabin.

Economy

It should be noted that the manufacturer recommends filling gasoline AI-92, and in Prado - AI-95. With the same gasoline aggregates of 3 liters maximum speed The latter is 10 km less and is 165 km / h.

Consumption for hundreds of cars is almost the same and equal to 10 liters on the highway per 100 km. Therefore, Pajero or Prado is better? In this they are practically equal. But in the city it is more profitable to exploit Prado, its consumption is 14 liters with a little, against 16 with a tail of Pajero.

Sport version of Pajero

In 1996 was presented Pajero Sport. The latest version was presented in 2015. It was built on the basis of Mitsubishi L200. The question of what preferred - Pajero Sport or Prado is ambiguous. After all, in fact, Toyota remains softer in relation to even the Fourth Generation Pajero, so it's not worth the comfort in the sports version. The SUV has acquired a completely new Off-Road mode, working in four versions - "Gravel", snow / dirt "," sand "," stone ". Therefore, obstacles will overcome much easier and safer.

The rigid frame has become even tougher, and the suspension is configured to improved controllability, although its elements remained according to the design, as in the previous generation.

What is better Prado or Pajero Sport? Consider the features of operation. If you plan to use cars in an aggressive style, in off-road conditions, then give preference to the sport version. Subject to ride in the city, lean to Prado. An equally important factor when buying is the cost of SUVs. Price Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is cheaper than on Land Cruiser Prado.

Famous Pajero and no less famous Prado - How to do right choice? For 30 years, there is a battle of these "Mastodonts", and each owner believes that it is his car is the best, unpretentious,.

Is it really? Let's compare these two popular cars and find out what kind of car it is worth buying, and by which it is better to go past.

Technical features of models

Mitsubishi Pajero is a Japanese-made car, an SUV, the leader of the model range of this company. The first pajero on sale came in 1976. Today there are already 4 generation of a popular car.

When the fourth generation only appeared on the market, the critics of the world of cars began to argue immediately about what is the new model or just a complete alteration of the third generation? Externally cars are actually very similar.

Prado is also a car from the Japanese manufacturer, and also today is produced in the 4th generation. It can be said that both auto-concerns go to the leg and have not yet been solved by the dispute, what is better - Prado or Pajero?

Both cars have a diesel and gasoline engine. Body type and in the first and second case identical. It is encoded as SUV, that in Russia often calls "Jeep" or you can call this car "Light Truck".

Both machines have a four-wheel drive - 4 leading wheels, which distinguishes them from other fellows, which also accepted by the "jeeps".

Differences begin with transmission. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has automatic box Transmissions in 6 steps. The opponent is only a mechanical version with five transmissions.

The engine volume, on the contrary, changes the leader - for Prado it will be 2,754, and for PAJERO 2,835 cubic centimeters. But according to PRADO's power, it will still be ahead - 177 horses vs. 125. The volume of the fuel tank is different for only 1 liter - 87 and 88 liters.

As for the clearance of the car, the leader here will be Mitsubishi Pajero, for which this indicator will be 235 mm. For the second car, the number is less, the truth is not critical - only 215 cm.

To compare Mitsubishi Pajero and its most important competitor Toyota. Prado, you need to see and such an indicator as the number of passengers. The second car is intended for transportation of 5 people, including the driver, the very first can accommodate 9 people along with the driver, and everyone will feel in the cabin.

Appearance

The appearance of these car is a separate topic. Many decide on the purchase of Prado or Pajero and in this indicator. And indeed, he is important.

Restyling Toyota Land Cruiser Prado made a car in the form of more stringent. In particular, its front part is highlighted. And here the designers actually tried. Massive curved radiator grille with black and chrome inserts.

A well-recognizable sign of the manufacturer is installed here. And so that the style actually matches the solid nature of the owner, the grille has also received the edging. Due to his own kind that inspires confidence, the car became incredibly popular.

If you look at the car on the side, then it practically did not change, and indeed, restyling it did not touch it. Rear end The body has changed, but quite a little bit. The trunk lid increased, stop-lights changed a bit in their form, increased the place under the number sign, both in front and rear, removed the spare wheel from the trunk door - now it is located inside the car, in a special excavation.

The roof can be solid or panoramic with a hatch. She practically did not change. All changes that have occurred with the car benefit its strength and power, which means any journey even with full off-road, will be without surprise.

Mitsubishi Pajero is a classic genre, and manufacturers have never retreated from this rule. No rude shapes or formidable species. Simplicity, brutality and reliability - that's what comes to mind when you see this car for the first time.

The new grille of the radiator, the front bumper of the modern design and the fashionable form of the fog - this is what the car received after the last restyling. And it is pleasantly surprising.

A flat hood that many resembles a table for lunch in the living room, large arches of wheels, the doors that do not need to be squeezed, the broad footsteps are for those who appreciate comfort. And the one who is constantly traveling by full off-roadThe high rear bumper will be delighted, reliable mounting the spare wheel and roof railings.

Therefore, if you do not need to chase the fashion, then this car is made specifically for you.

Salon and trunk

When they say that Pajero always opposes Prado, in these words there is a share of truth. Indeed, these two vehicles literally go to the leg and not only for such an indicator as the power of the motor, but also by the comfort of the cabin or the volume of the trunk.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a skin and natural tree with small elements made under aluminum. The central console, although it has a strict classic look, will be understood even the novice driver, severing behind the wheel of this car for the first time.

However, even enlarged screen dimensions did not allow to get rid of the main minus - a bad image on the screen. Therefore, before making a choice in favor of a car, it is better to check everything alone.

If we talk about Mitsubishi Pajero, then a person of any complexion can easily fit here and it will be convenient to be on rear seat. The driver's seat is adjusted in almost any direction, and here you can only adjust the height that is large minus.

It is impossible to reach your head to the ceiling, however, as we sleep in the front seats. That is what you like to those who choose this classic version of the car among all others presented in the market.

Engines and transmissions

Still decide which car to purchase is classic Mitsubishi Pajero. or terrible Toyota Prado.? Everything can solve the engine indicator.

Mitsubishi Pajero can be chosen both in the variant with a gasoline engine and a diesel. Total produced three engines with different characteristics.

1. Three-liter engine at 178 horses, 24 valves, with a consumption of 12.2 liters per 100 km.
2. 3.8-liter engine for 250 horsepower, on 24 valves and 13.5 liters per 100 km.
3. Diesel on 4 cylinder and 3.2-liters, with 16 valves for 200 horsepower, with a flow rate of 8.9 liters per 100 km.

As for the transmission, it is presented with both automatic and mechanical. Everything, again, will depend on what type of motor you will prefer to choose.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is also presented in three versions of the engine - two gasoline and one diesel, everything is just like the famous competitor.

1. Gasoline 4 cylinder, 2.7 liters with a capacity of 163 horsepower.
2. Gasoline on 6 cylinders with a volume of 4.0 liters, with a capacity of 249 horsepower.
3. Diesel on 4 cylinders with a volume of 2.8 liters, with a capacity of 177 horsepower.

And in the first and in the second case there is from what to choose. However, experts advise you to choose Diesel - fuel consumption will be minimal, and therefore expenses will not be as high.

Dynamics and fuel consumption

If you compare Toyota Prado and his direct competitor Mitsubishi Pajero Sport or another model, then you need to look at the dynamics and fuel consumption.

Both vehicles require only high quality gasoline for good job - AI-95. Concerning diesel fuel, no one advises to pour into the tank fuel.

Fuel consumption 100 km. It will depend on which motor was chosen by the future owner of the car. In both machines, the numbers are approximately the same. It is 8.5 - 8.9 liters for a diesel engine, 12.2 liters for a motor with a 3-liter engine and 13.5 liters for a motor with a large volume.

Handling and passability

You can compare Pajero and Prado and, as well as passability. She does not like a strong side wind, so with such weather, the driver must be especially careful on the road and not accelerate to the highest possible speed.

If you move on off-road, then it is necessary to do it as slowly, practically without using the brake pedal. And although the 4 leading wheels will help more - less comfortably move both in deep snow, and in water, it is necessary to do this, guided only by common sense.

Therefore, when comparing machines for these indicators, both presented options will be excellent assistants for movement and winter and rainy autumn.

Safety

Mitsubishi Pajero IV generation is sometimes called the safest car. And indeed, the car can easily overcome the brother depth to 70 cm, eats up a mountain with an angle of lifting at 36.6 degrees and will be able to tow the trailer weighing up to 3,300 kg.

The main chip manufacturer calls a special fortified body design, which was not before. ABS, EBD, Break Assist, Brake Override System are real defenders and driver, and car.

And testing has shown that from 37 possible points, this machine scored 28, 4.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is no longer inferior to his opponent. Everything modern systems Security is installed on this car. Anti-slip system, helping system for lifting or descent, support for constant speed, wonderful cruise control - here is not full list of why you need to choose this particular car.

Therefore, there are no losers in the dispute Mitsubishi Pajero VS Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Both cars are excellent for full off-road.

Price of all complete sets

Now it remains to solve the main question - the cost. Let's start perhaps with Pajero. Prado will be later. So, for example, the sport option will cost 2,029,000 rubles.

Basic car equipment (Intense AT) with a five-speed gearbox automatic and 3 liter engine costs 2,302,100 rubles.

Machine B. complete configuration (Ultimate AT) will cost much more expensive - 3,300,000 rubles.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150, and this is the most sought-after version, is presented in the market by various grades. The classic option will cost from 2,249 thousand, but as practice shows, such a car is bought less frequently.

Usually prefer the standard for 2,546 thousand or comfort for 2,922 thousand rubles.

There are cars in the configuration, whose value has passed. This is an elegans for 3,237 thousand and prestige for 3,589 thousand. And finally, the most expensive and inaccessible for many options is a suite of Safety 2 (7 seats) for 4,064 thousand rubles.

Therefore, in terms of prices, it does not make any sense in terms of comparing Pajero and Prado - for both cars will have to lay out more than 2 million.

What machine to give preference

So choose - Pajero or Prado? Answer this question is definitely impossible. Both cars have their own strong and weak sidesBoth will require considerable money to refuel, but at the same time it will be possible to ride them at any area, even where other cars can not drive. So it is rather a matter of personal preferences.

These cars are like Dolmen - ancient facilities, isolated from stone blocks: Powerful frames, strong bridges, diesel engines. Although the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport was sold for almost a year only with a gasoline "six" and did not differ in high demand. But now, with turbodiesel 2.4 Stone from the shoulders - Fear, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado!

And how not to be afraid: Have you seen such Pajero Sport live? Although yes, have not seen ... if the total sales was influenced by the volume of this comparison, Mitsubishi would have to account for technical defeat for non-appearance on the match. Nine thousand Toyot and Five Sports Following the second half of 2016!

And certainly, the case is not in the specific design of Mitsubishi: you get used to the day through three, although almost complete absence of the rear bumper is still surprising. It is impossible to get used to the fact that the prosthetic utilitarian car is trying to issue for the flagship - with the appropriate price. SUV with a turbodiesel with a capacity of 181 hp And the eight-step "machine" costs at least 2.6 million rubles, and such a Pajero Sport, as we have, with a circular review cameras, a multimedia system and an active cruise control selling for three million!

More precisely, not for sale.

Imagine how difficult managers. In fact, their task is not to give a person to consider the car carefully, to fill it with information about the 15th time interval between that, low insurance tariffs and advanced "Automat": the client is not yet informed how this box works. You can not be distracted - otherwise the potential buyer will find that you can not really get up on a narrow thoroughties, and driving closely: the roof presses the roof, the knee supports the wide silver edging of the central tunnel, hangs the rack windshield.

True, such a comfortable seat at sports for the first time: soft leather finishing, hugging back, long pillow. The circle is poor, but clean. The buttons are a bit, and there is no one that would include windshield heating or brush rest zone. And why does a SUV, on which pulls to go somewhere away, so poorly with places for small things? The tunnel between the front armchairs is empty, the box-armrest is not enough and not cooled, and open the glove box is a whole story: you first need to press the button, and then pry the edge of the cover with your finger.

Three million rubles look clearly more attractive than this interior. Landing for an SUV is low, but the chair is convenient. The motor-brever is only at the driver's window model, the mirrors are large, but without automatic mirror, the backlight of the mirrors in the antickered visors is not provided. Climate control in automatic mode works logical, navigation program in the Mitsubishi Connect system does not have, you have to display the Google map of the Google card using Apple CarPlay or Android AUTO

If Prado stand next to this moment, then the chances are not to miss the client from Mitsubishi a little. True, about the advertising version of Classic for 1 million 997 thousand rubles, it is convenient to shoot art films, because no one has seen her live. Prices for Normal Prado with Diesel 2.8 (177 hp) and a six-speed "automatic" begin with three million rubles, our car is decorated pack Style. And another 250 thousand more expensive. Plus more frequent, expensive insurance, because the Toyota will surely be hijacked, but also ...

And everything, the trumps from Pajero is no longer anymore. We were crowded by Prado for a wide armchair covered with slippery skin, but for many buyers it is only a plus: it does not make in the sides. And on top you still need to throw cape from sheepskin. A wide table around the "automaton" lever is conveniently organized, a two-tier box between the seats is spacious, and the air duct has been carried out. Huge audio handles resemble old cassette decks, and use the secondary electronics of Toyota more convenient than on the go to try to get into the touch keys on the Mitsubishi Connect display.

Simple devices are well read, you can display the digital speedometer readings to the central display, when the cruise control is turned on, the selected speed is displayed.

Prado is friendly not only for the driver: the rear sofa is located noticeably higher than in Mitsubishi, where they sit as if squatting. But Pajero Sport is heated and a separate air conditioner. The luggages in volume are similar, but the roofs on the roof of Prado will fit almost any crossbar, and Pajero Sport requires special.

By this time it will reach a trial trip - and it becomes clear that it was not necessary to dig in the tricks so thoughtfully. I recognized PAJERO Sport gasoline wasting car The smoothness of the course among all that is sold in Russia. Now I know who occupies the penultimate place - Pajero Sport with Diesel. On a relatively smooth road, especially in the city, Mitsubishi may seem smooth and lulling. Varies with one front wheel To another, sometimes it hits the unsappressible masses, but constant shallow shaking, like a gasoline version, is not here. However, if you leave for the city ... Why do you still need such a car?