Mixing luxury with utility: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs. Hyundai Palisade
A car that works as an executive sedan on the weekdays, and a rugged SUV on the weekends — now wouldn't that be the perfect vehicle?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What are the off-road equipment found in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
The Land Cruiser Prado comes with full-time four-wheel drive and 210-millimeter ground clearance.How does the Hyundai Palisade cope in off-road conditions?
The Palisade is equipped with electronic all-wheel drive and configurable drive modes, in order to cope with terrain with sand, mud, or snow.Toyota has long specialized in — some even say kickstarted — the luxury SUV segment with its Land Cruiser line. We say "line" because the venerated LC comes in many shapes and sizes, including the relatively compact (and more affordable) Land Cruiser Prado.
Since the popularity of upscale off-roaders, many carmakers have tried to have a say in that market. Hyundai, for one, created quite a memorable statement with its strikingly-designed and hefty Palisade.
To make it work as a luxury liner for the smooth tarmac, Toyota has naturally outfitted the Land Cruiser Prado with a cosseting interior. The Prado's seven-seat cabin is colored in beige, black, and silver tones, which are detailed by faux wood trim, metallic accents, and piano-black finishes.
More creature comforts include power-adjustable front seats with ventilation, power-operated third-row seats, and power-adjustable, multifunction steering wheel. To keep drinks and passengers cool, the Land Cruiser Prado has a chilled glovebox, and tri-zone automatic climate control with rear aircon vents.
The touchscreen infotainment linked to a six-speaker sound system, and cruise control and sports drive mode, are there for the entertainment of the passengers and driver alike.
Now to make the Land Cruiser Prado fit its go-anywhere billing, the SUV has been designed with flared fenders, deep wheel wells, and prominent 18-inch alloy rims. The Land Cruiser Prado's 215-millimeter ground clearance matches well with its permanent four-wheel-drive system.
Meanwhile, the Palisade is made more car-like with a seemingly lower step-in height, which allows access to the SUV's cabin with Nappa leather captain's chairs in the second-row, and faux wood and silver inlays around. The front- and rear-most occupants are also comforted by heated and ventilated leather chairs.
To ease access to the third row, the Palisade's second-row seats can be folded and pushed out of the way with the press of a button. The seats can also be folded 60:40 by way of electric motors — saving one from elbow grease. A moonroof brightens up this practical and comfortable cabin.
As for gadgets, the Palisade puts a 10.25-inch audio display front and center, which comes with USB and Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and wireless charging.
Not to be outdone by bonafide 4x4 SUVs, the Palisade is armed with Hyundai's HTRAC electric all-wheel drive and multi-terrain control system. With HTRAC, the Palisade can adapt its engine power and wheel grip for whatever terrain, whether that's sand, mud, or snow.
So, which go-anywhere, P3-million luxury SUV will you take to the office and the mountains? Do you think the Land Cruiser Prado's classic nameplate kudos is worth its P250,000-plus premium over the fresher Palisade?
We have the spec sheets of the Prado and Palisade to help you answer those questions.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 L Gas A/T |
Hyundai Palisade GLS AT |
Vehicle Type |
Full-size SUV |
Full-size SUV |
Length |
4,840mm |
4,980mm |
Weight |
1,885mm |
1,975mm |
Height |
1,890mm |
1,750mm |
Wheelbase |
2,790mm |
2,900mm |
Engine displacement |
3,956cc |
2,199cc |
Ground clearance |
215mm |
203mm |
Maximum torque |
381Nm |
441Nm |
Maximum power output |
271hp |
200hp |
Fuel Capacity |
87 liters |
71 liters |
Engine Type |
6-Cylinder V-type 24 valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
4-Cylinder 24 valve Common Rail Direct Injection with e-VGT |
Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic with Sequential Shift |
8-Speed Automatic
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Drive |
Full-Time 4x4 |
Electronic HTRAC All-Wheel Drive |
Suspension |
(Front) Double Wishbone Independent Suspension with Stabilizer (Rear) 4-Link Type Suspension with Stabilizer |
(Front)McPherson Strut (Rear) Multi-Link with Self-Levelizer |
Brakes |
(Front) Ventilated Discs (Rear) Ventilated Discs |
(Front) Ventilated Discs (Rear) Ventilated Discs |
Tires/Wheels |
265 / 60 R18 7.5JJ Alloy |
245/50 R20 Alloy Wheels |
Front Grille |
Chrome |
Dark Chrome |
Headlamp |
LED Projector Type with Auto Leveling; with LED Clearance Lamp |
LED Type with Auto Light Control |
Front fog and driving lamp |
LED |
LED |
Daytime running lights |
With |
LED |
Taillights |
LED |
LED |
Bumper |
Front and Rear Color-Keyed |
Chrome Molding |
Outside Rearview mirror |
Color-Keyed with Side Turn Lamps; with Heater |
Electric-Folding & Heated with Puddle Lamps and Side Turn Signal Lamps |
Front windshield wiper |
Rain-sensing |
Rain-sensing |
Roof rail |
With |
With |
Room lamp |
Front with Map Lamp, Rear #1 (2 pcs.) and Rear #2 (2 pcs.) |
LED Center Lamp & Luggage Lamp |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
7 |
Seat Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Steering Wheel and Column |
4-Spoke Leather / Power Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
4-Spoke Leather / Power Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
Instrument Panel Center Cluster |
Leather with stitching |
Leather |
Sunvisors |
(Driver) With Vanity Mirror and Lamp (Passenger) With Vanity Mirror and Lamp |
(Driver) Suede With Vanity Mirror and Lamp (Passenger) Suede With Vanity Mirror and Lamp |
Door trim |
Moulded, Leather with Door Pockets |
Suede with Door Pockets |
Power features |
Window, Doorlock, Outside Rear View Mirror + Retract |
Window, Doorlock, Outside Rear View Mirror + Retract |
Multi-information display |
Center Meter Cluster, 4.2” Monitor, TFT Color Display |
10.25" Audio Display with Radio Data System |
Back monitor |
With |
With (Around View Monitor) |
Clearance and back sonar |
8 Sensor System: 2 Front, 2 Rear, 4 Corners |
With |
Air conditioning system |
Dual, Auto Climate Control with Front (L/R) and Rear Independent Control |
Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
Vehicle security system |
With Immobilizer and Alarm |
With Immobilizer and Alarm
|
Push start system |
With |
With |
Wireless door lock |
With Smart Entry |
With Smart Entry |
Cruise control |
With |
With |
Integrated Sport Drive |
With |
With (inc. Eco, Smart, Sport, & Comfort Modes) |
Audio system |
Display Audio with Apple Carplay & Android Auto |
6 USB Charging Ports & 1 Multimedia USB Terminal |
Speakers |
6 |
6 |
Navigation system |
With |
Without |
SRS Airbags |
Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Curtain Side |
9 Airbags: Front, Side (1st and 2nd Rows), Curtain (All Rows), & Knee (Driver) |
Brake control systems |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA); Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Trailer Sway Control; Traction Control (A-TRC); Hill-start Assist Control (HAC); Downhill Assist Control (DAC) |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD),Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) |
Seatbelts (Front) (Rear) |
3Pt. ELR x2 with Force Limiter & Pretensioner 3Pt. ALR x2 + 3Pt. ELR x1; 3Pt. ELRx2 |
3Pt. ELR x2 with Force Limiter & Pretensioner 3Pt. ALR x2 + 3Pt. ELR x1; 3Pt. ELRx2 |
Child Proof Lock |
With |
With |
Light control system |
With |
With |
High mount stop lamp |
With |
With |
Emergency stop lamp |
With |
With |
Sidedoor Impact Beams |
With |
With |
Available Colors |
Attitude Black Mica, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic |
Timeless Black, White Cream, Steel Graphite, Sierra Burgundy, Moonlight Cloud |
PRICE |
P3,469,000 |
P3,240,000 |
Photos from Toyota Motor Philippines, Hyundai Asia Resources
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Seating
7
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5
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7
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5
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7
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Fuel Type
Gasoline
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Diesel
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Gasoline
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Gasoline
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Diesel
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Engine
3956
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1995
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2296
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999
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2199
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Power
271
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190
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299
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116
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190
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Torque
381 Nm
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400 Nm
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420 Nm
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200 Nm
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440 Nm
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Automatic
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Automatic
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Automatic
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Automatic
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