Prado 150 2.7L 0-60 (1 Viewer)

[windnsea00]

Wild this engine was offered in some parts of the world, 0-60 in 12 seconds:



I had a 2021 Tacoma 2.7L 4x4 for my off-roading/road trip rig and sold it primarily since it was just too gutless, especially at high elevations. Also only coming with an automatic it would always be shifting between 4-6th gear at the slightest incline on the freeway. Anyway, our V8's are rockets in comparison

 

[Acrad]

GX 400 with the 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 was available in China from ‘12-‘17…. IIRC.. this engine config was a close 10 sec 0-60.

 

[Acrad]

Motor Trend got 0-60 of 6.9 with the 1UR-FE when the 2010 was released back in the day

Car and Driver got 6.9 as well

Also some air

Alex on Autos claimed 6.7 in his video review of 2014/2015 model

 

[windnsea00]

Motortrend got 0-60 of 6.9 with the 1UR-FE when the 2010 was released back in the day

To me, that's pretty quick for a 2.5-ton beast, for the rest of the world that would be a rocket. If only I could have it in a manual...

 

[Hiluxforever]

To me, that's pretty quick for a 2.5-ton beast, for the rest of the world that would be a rocket. If only I could have it in a manual...

There is part of me that would love to have a GX with a a 3RZ and a stick shift, as that motor loves crazy amounts of boost if properly prepped.

 

[Rednexus]

Funny how C&D noted the body-on-frame GX to be a dying breed. In 2023 they are now all the rage.

 

[Banandalorian]

The GX isn't "fast" by 2023 standards but it's quick enough. Even with a few hundred pounds of extra metal, bigger tires, and a full load of camp gear my GX will leave my buddies' Tacomas and FJs in the dust (where I will be left by my other buddy who has a Raptor but that's different).

 

[Hiluxforever]

The GX isn't "fast" by 2023 standards but it's quick enough. Even with a few hundred pounds of extra metal, bigger tires, and a full load of camp gear my GX will leave my buddies' Tacomas and FJs in the dust (where I will be left by my other buddy who has a Raptor but that's different).

It's sufficient vs excessive

 

[Rednexus]

The GX isn't "fast" by 2023 standards but it's quick enough. Even with a few hundred pounds of extra metal, bigger tires, and a full load of camp gear my GX will leave my buddies' Tacomas and FJs in the dust (where I will be left by my other buddy who has a Raptor but that's different).

After driving a GX, I have zero interest in ever owning a T4R or Taco with a weak V6.

 

[Hiluxforever]

After driving a GX, I have zero interest in ever owning a T4R or Taco with a weak V6.

I mean, the 4.0 in the 5th gen is OK. Alex has a 2016 T4R. I definitely prefer mine but that vehicle has a charm all of its own as a driver. As a passenger, I loath riding anywhere longer than 45 minutes. I have to remember to bring a towel to put under my legs so I have support.

 

[Rednexus]

I mean, the 4.0 in the 5th gen is OK. Alex has a 2016 T4R. I definitely prefer mine but that vehicle has a charm all of its own as a driver. As a passenger, I loath riding anywhere longer than 45 minutes. I have to remember to bring a towel to put under my legs so I have support.

I've had friends with 5th gens and do understand the appeal. For my rig which tows a lot, I can't imagine dropping 40+ ft/lbs and having it come on 1,000 rpm later, with the same trans and 3.73 gears. It would make towing more difficult for sure.

 

[Banandalorian]

It's sufficient vs excessive

FWIW excessive acceleration is so much fun.

 

[Jetboy]

The 5th gen 4runner was also sold with that engine for one year in the USA. Model year 2010. 157hp with a 4 speed auto in a 4700lb SUV. Watch out Urus!

It has a blistering quarter mile of 18 seconds at 74mph. So, yeah not quite highway speed. Better hope the on ramp is long.

 

[r2m]

I'm growing more fond of the GX550's as I see more reviews.
Although if you look at the things they could have done better, I have to agree with some of them.
Sorry if this seems like just another review:

 

[r2m]

Regarding the new GX 550 coming out, one thing I've been thinking about is all this supposed horsepower and torque we're going to be getting with the new GX 550. Well how does it all pan out considering how much it's grown? So I did some simple math to see if the new engine can keep up with all this extra weight. The figures below are to determine just how much horsepower and torque there is per pound of each GX.
Well, here are the numbers:
GX 550

• 6,780 factory lbs
• 346 hp = .051 hp/lb
  
• 479 lb-ft = .071 lb-ft/lb
  
• 8,000 tow = .060

GX 460 (2023)

• 5,198 factory lbs
• 301 hp = .058 hp/lb
  
• 329 lb-ft = .063 lb-ft/lb
  
• 6,500 = .051

Now with aerodynamics not withstanding, since they're both about the shape of a shoe box, I'm not seeing any real head snapping acceleration gains here. Albeit, there is more torque handle the extra towing.
Not terribly impressive...
Maybe the hybrid will provide more power without the added weight???

 

[windnsea00]

Regarding the new GX 550 coming out, one thing I've been thinking about is all this supposed horsepower and torque we're going to be getting with the new GX 550. Well how does it all pan out considering how much it's grown? So I did some simple math to see if the new engine can keep up with all this extra weight. The figures below are to determine just how much horsepower and torque there is per pound of each GX.
Well, here are the numbers:
GX 550

• 6,780 factory lbs
• 346 hp = .051 hp/lb
  
• 479 lb-ft = .071 lb-ft/lb
  
• 8,000 tow = .060

GX 460 (2023)

• 5,198 factory lbs
• 301 hp = .058 hp/lb
  
• 329 lb-ft = .063 lb-ft/lb
  
• 6,500 = .051

Now with aerodynamics not withstanding, since they're both about the shape of a shoe box, I'm not seeing any real head snapping acceleration gains here. Albeit, there is more torque handle the extra towing.
Not terribly impressive...
Maybe the hybrid will provide more power without the added weight???

It can't be that heavy. The LX600 is 5600-5800 lbs. for reference. I think that number may be its GWVR which includes curb weight and full load or a tow rating of some sort.

Also, worth remembering with 4 more gears and turbos the torque curve will be flat and peak lower.

 

[Acrad]

@r2m : IIRC that 6,780 is the lower tow rating of specific trims

I don’t recall seeing weight spec yet

 

[Washingtontaco]

@r2m : I that 6,780 is the lower tow rating of specific trims

I don’t recall seeing weight spec yet

Hopefully I will get some insight on that in the next week or so. If allowed I will also be taking some interior measurements and photos of the chassis area.

 

[Banandalorian]

That 6700 number is definitely GWVR or a tow rating. Given the LX600 loses a few hundred pounds over the LX570, I would be surprised if the GX550 weighs more than the 460.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I thought I remembered seeing the over trail at 4800 lbs.