始終如一 – GCD Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150
即使推出至第五代，豐田Land Cruiser Prado仍然是硬派越野車，特別連平治G-Class都行電時，更顯得難能可貴。難能可貴的還有GCD，由成立至今無間斷推出豐田Land Cruiser、Land Cruiser Prado的合金車，數1:64豐田Land Cruiser以最，GCD當之無愧。
豐田Land Cruiser Prado 150是廠方2009年推出的第四代Prado車型，提供163匹馬力的2.7升汽油和204匹馬力的2.8升柴油引擎兩種動力選擇。雖然自1996年起一直與Hilux Surf共用底盤，但第四代Prado終於讓兩條產品線合併。在日本市場，僅提供長軸距(2,790mm)版本。所有車型皆配備Full Time 4WD全時四輪驅動系統，搭配Torsen LSD中央限滑差速器，擁有3,000kg拖曳能力。其餘特色包括Multi-Terrain Monitor的「底盤透視」功能、Crawl Control、Multi-Terrain Select提供5種地形模式設定。旗艦版更配備KDSS動態懸吊系統和AVS可變阻尼避震系統。
單看外表，GCD推出的應為前期車型，因後期鬼面罩設計明確有別，不過在黑色車身下不太突出。GCD的頭輪轉向繼續獲得保留，底盤浮雕應為業界之最，不過就犧牲拆車轉軨的樂趣。前後膠燈、側鏡、頂架、車尾後備輪圈等應有盡有。車櫳有花功夫但因為無法拆車導致無法對比，可惜。第五代LC250，GCD絕對看高一線。
Unwavering Consistency – GCD Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150
Even as it enters its fifth generation, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado remains a true off-road purist, which seems especially remarkable at a time when even the Mercedes G-Class has gone electric. Equally remarkable is GCD’s commitment to the Land Cruiser lineup, having consistently produced Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Cruiser Prado die-cast models since their inception. When it comes to 1:64 scale Toyota Land Cruisers, GCD undoubtedly stands at the pinnacle.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150, launched by Toyota in 2009, represents the fourth generation of the Prado series. It offers two engine options: a 2.7-liter gasoline engine producing 163 horsepower and a 2.8-liter diesel engine delivering 204 horsepower. While the Prado had shared its chassis with the Hilux Surf since 1996, this fourth generation finally merged the two product lines. In the Japanese market, only the long-wheelbase version (2,790mm) was offered. All models come equipped with Full Time 4WD and a Torsen limited-slip differential, boasting an impressive 3,000kg towing capacity. Other notable features include the Multi-Terrain Monitor with its “underfloor view” function, Crawl Control, and the Multi-Terrain Select system with five terrain mode settings. The flagship version also includes KDSS dynamic suspension and AVS variable damping shock absorbers.
At first glance, the GCD model appears to represent the pre-facelift version, as the later model’s front grille design is distinctly different, though this distinction is less noticeable on the black bodywork. GCD has maintained the functioning front-wheel steering, and the chassis detail is arguably industry-leading, though this comes at the expense of the ability to disassemble the model for customization. The model includes plastic headlights and taillights, side mirrors, roof rack, and a spare tire on the rear—all the essential details you’d expect. While clearly considerable effort went into the cabin design, the sealed construction prevents direct comparison with the real vehicle, which is unfortunate. As for the fifth-generation LC250, GCD will undoubtedly raise the bar even higher.
