The 1KD-FYV engine is a significant part of Toyota’s lineup, known for its performance and reliability.
This engine is a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine that belongs to Toyota’s ‘KD’ engine family. Key features of the 1KD-FTV engine include a cast iron block, aluminium alloy cylinder head, variable nozzle vane type turbocharger, intercooler, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 17.9:1.
It was first introduced in the Toyota Mk.7 Hilux in April 2005 and later in the 120-Series LandCruiser Prado and Mk.5 HiAce.
The engine has undergone improvements over the years, with different power outputs and torque figures depending on the vehicle model it is installed in.
The 1KD-FTV engine has been praised for its durability and performance, making it a popular choice for off-road vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux.
Are Toyota Land Cruiser and Prado the same car? What’s the difference?
Both cars are popular SUVs owned by Toyota.
Most people think that Prado (Domineering) and Land Cruiser (Land Cruiser) are two different off-road vehicles owned by Toyota. In fact, Prado is actually a “sub-brand” derived from Land Cruiser. If you look carefully at the lower part of the front face of the car body, Land Cruiser is written as: land cruiser, while Ba Dao is written as land cruiser prado.
1.From the perspective of road conditions, the Land Cruiser’s off-road performance is more powerful than the Prado’s, with strong adaptability and a stable chassis. There is no floating feeling when driving for 130km, while the Prado has a floating phenomenon when driving at high speeds. This is due to the chassis on the gap.
2.The Prado is an SUV that tends to be used in cities, while the Land Cruiser is a bit like a Hummer in performance. It can truly show its true nature when used in military or harsh environments.
3.Compared with the Prado, the Land Cruiser is more luxurious, equipped with three differential locks on top, and has stronger off-road performance. The Prado only has two differential locks. However, both vehicles are pure off-road vehicles with large beams. Their on-road performance is slightly inferior, but their off-road capabilities are both strong.
4.In terms of appearance, the Land Cruiser is larger than the Prado, has a larger displacement, and looks more domineering; the Prado’s front grille is vertical, while the Land Cruiser’s grille is horizontal, and the trunk at the rear is open. The approach is also different.
5.In terms of displacement, the Prado currently has two displacements, one is 2.7L and the other is 4.0L; the Land Cruiser also has three displacements: 4.0L, 4.6L, and 5.7L.
6.In terms of riding comfort, due to the larger size of the Cruiser, it can be said to completely beat the Prado in this regard. Even the low-end version of the Cruiser is much better than the Prado. Even if you are traveling with a lot of luggage, the Cruiser is more spacious and comfortable than the Prado.
Summarize:
Both Prado and Cruiser are very good models and very popular SUVs. Both have both on-road and off-road performance, but Cruiser is still slightly better than Prado in terms of off-road performance and comfort.
If the road section is relatively spacious, it is recommended to choose the Cruiser. On the one hand, it is more off-road. On the other hand, the top-of-the-line Cruiser has dual oil and dual backup, which is very suitable for traveling.If the travel location is jungle, narrow mountain roads, or just ordinary roads, Prado will be more suitable when there are not many people.