2010 Toyota LandCruiser Prado revealed
September 14, 2009 by George Skentzos
To coincide with its international launch in Japan, Toyota Australia has today showcased a virtually hand-built pre-production version of the fourth generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado SUV.
Due to go on sale in Australia from November, the new Toyota Prado boasts revamped styling, improved performance and economy and a raft of driver assist technologies for both on and off road.
As Toyota’s fourth largest market for the Prado, a portion of the development work was carried out in Australia, with test mules disguised as the current generation Toyota Prado covering 100,000km on local roads – 70 per cent of which were unsealed.
With four models to choose from in Toyota’s 4WD and SUV fleet, Prado represents the first step into true off-road ability, meshing the qualities of a luxurious family SUV and capable off-roader.
In order to fulfil this reputation for the new generation model, Toyota has adapted many technologies from both the Lexus RX and LandCruiser 200 ranges.
While exact specifications are still being finalised, expect the new Toyota Prado to feature some of the electronic aids developed for passenger vehicles such as vehicle stability control and traction control as well as seven airbags as standard.
The current 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine gains dual VVT-i with power increased by more than 10 per cent, while a turbo-diesel variant will also be made available which will see fuel economy drop to less than 9.0-litres per 100km.
The design direction for the new Prado has been described as “intelligent modern” by chief engineer, Makoto Arimoto, forming a fresh yet familiar styling evolution for the nameplate.
The Prado is marginally bigger than its predecessor with an extra 80mm in length and 10mm in width, while a lower overall ride height of 15mm contributes to an improved drag coefficient of 0.35 – down from 0.37.
At the front, a new vertical grille echoes its predecessor, flanked on either side by cylindrical high-beams and projector low-beams with a three-dimensional profile of the clearance and turn signal lamps.
The door mirrors feature integrated LED indicators while the same technology is repeated in the read tail lamp clusters together with a body-coloured rear spoiler housing the rear wiper.
A full-size spare tyre cover blends the rear and also houses the built-in rear camera which works in tandem with front and side cameras to give a virtual surround view of the entire car on all but the base model.
The side profile is dominated by integrated fender flares which rise up from the tyres and shoot toward the rear with the sharply trimmed lower section of both the front and rear bumpers making the overhangs look shorter.
“LandCruiser Prado has continuously evolved to satisfy diverse customer needs – and fourth-generation Prado will accelerate that trend. It has a pedigree stretching back more than 50 years and is fundamental to Toyota’s reputation of quality, durability and reliability,” said Toyota Australia’s senior executive director sales and marketing, David Buttner.
The Prado has been Australia’s most popular medium SUV for more than a decade, with more than 148,000 sold since its introduction in 1996 – with Toyota expecting to reach the milestone 150,000 sales before the end of the year.
From this figure, the official fleet-private split is roughly 65:35 although a sizeable proportion of those fleet sales are novated.
Full specifications, pricing and driving impressions will be made available closer to the car’s official launch in November.
Don’t you think that it looks like the Rav 4? Sure its bigger. Just another big car which will end up on city roads. If only there were laws on who could drive these.
I was actually thinking the side profile looks Kluger-esque.
I’m a bit disappointed with the diesel improvements. Sure its good to have better fuel efficiency, but what about more power? Going head to head with the diesel Pajero, this thing gets spanked for power/torque and at 9.2L/100km barely uses any more juice than the 9 for Prado.
10% more power on the petrol will make for a fast 4×4 considering it was already quick.
I hope they can improve on the current 10000km service intervals.
The new 3.2 DID Pajero might have more Power and Torque then the outgoing 3.0 D-4D Prado, but Prado archives peak at significantly lower RPMS…
Current 3.0L D-4D Prado Gets
127kW @ 3400rpm
410Nm @ 1600rpm
While 3.2L DID Pajero Gets
147kW @ 3800rpm
441Nm @ 2000rpm
This combined with the Prado’s slightly better offroad ability allowed it to beat the Pajero NT in this Year’s 4WD of the Year Best Medium Diesel, and Petrol 4wd Wagon…
Thomas
The Pajero has won the 4×4 of the year (2008) by 4×4 Australia magazine as well as the 4×4 of the year 2008 by Overlander magazine.
Which 4×4 of the year did the Prado win?
The outgoing Prado’s diesel engine was underpowered compared to the NT Pajero engine.
Also the Pajero is more capable at towing 3000kgs.
Kenny,
2009 Overlander 4wd of the year, Prado wins Best Medium Diesel and Best Medium Petrol… And they Make a point about beating the Pajero because of it’s better offroad ability!!
Thomas79
I couldn’t find any web link about Prado winning this year’s 4wd of the year best medium Diesel, There are a couple of links including the Mitsubishi website that indicates the Pajero has won the Overlander magazines best 4WD of the year 2008.
I don’t know about a net source, but I do own the issue (although a mate of mine borrowed it, and now he is in Europe for a few weeks).
Yes, the pajero won Last year’s Overlander 4wd of the year, but this year it has been beaten both in the Medium Petrol & Medium Diesel Category, because it is more refined, and slightly better offroad. The Pajero because of it’s monocoque chassis and IRS is slightly better onroad.
Although the Pajero won the best value for money 4wd award this year.
3800-3400 = 400rpm
2000-1600 = 400rpm
Hardly “significantly lower” rpms.
Regardless, whats with that poxy dashboard layout. Looks a bit like the dogs breakfast that was the original Rav4 dash design. Crap everywhere and not a nice flowing line anywhere.
The current prado dash design, whilst getting tired, is still a bucket load better than this dodgy looking setup…
This design is a mess, which really is a shame. I like the Prado in a sense, I like the current Kluger, I don’t like this.
Its like tking the current Prado and making it more boxy than before…
It’s just like the last one, only uglier…
Maybe they will offer big discounts to compensate for the “ugly” factor!
Yeah they did the same thing with the 200 Series Land Cruiser.
I really hate the bloated styling of new Toyota 4WD’s, although for once the interior isn’t too bad as they have copied Land Rover.
Copied landrover, you kidding??
Personally I don’t like the new styling, but believe it’s not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. But the new interior is terrible….
I can deffinately see 200 series design cues in the apperance of this new model. Hopefully it is better dust sealed than the 200 series. It will be interesting to see it in the flesh
God that’s terrible! The pumped rear guards look atrocious!
Intelligent Modern? What a load of toss. That is without a doubt the ugliest four by four on the market. Ssangyong have far cleaner designs. It’s just a mess! Who could possibly have signed off on that?
Anybody who buys one of these over a Discovery 4 or even a Kluger needs to be sectioned.
I could have sworn this was the new Mahindra, from front on.
The previous models have not been a pretty sight, this one is just plain ghastly.
It’s also wider, longer, ie bloated, and 15mm LOWER. That helps its off road credibility – NOT. By the looks of the spare wheel cover, no room to put LT construction tyres in there, front looks like a bullbar will be a ghastly construction as well. That’s a pity, because that front needs to be hidden….
Toyota looks like they were desperately trying to make it look modern, but made it look messy and exaggerated; it tries a bit too hard to look tough.
why cant we have the japan spec that has no wheel on the back
Prado’s without wheels on the back, lack the 180l fuel tank.
Also it’s much more practical to have it on the back…
Hmmm… does anyone else suspect that Tomas79 works for Toyota?
You suspecting something stupid as that, makes me suspect you work for centrelink, i mean you get paid to surf!!
I definately don’t work for Toyota (or any dealer), but as a Prado owner I can tell you that the 180 litre tank is important to a fair chunk of Prado buyers.
Being able to spend a week on Fraser Island without having to fill up at close to $2.00 a litre is a real advantage.
Yeah Tomas, its much more practical having a big wheel on the back, obstructing rearward vision in a vehicle thats not the best to see out of in the first place.
Im with Sammo, thats all that needs to be said about this car really.
So, what are rear cameras for?
It doesnt need them, well for pedestrians anyway- they’ll all be running away, scared by the ugly rear!!
I guess you never changed tyres in Mud, or rough terrain!!
As frenchie said, to see backwards well, use a rear camera!!
The new Prado will only have a 150L fuel tank – as the 3rd row seats will fold into the floor in the new model as they do in the Kluger
I was wondering when they would do a piece on the new Prado. Working for the company means we got a preview of this before most and I do have to agree, they have really messed up the aestetics. Well at least it will prompt people who wish to remain loyal to Toyota to downgrade to a Kluger or upgrade to a Landie.
Failing that, buy a Touareg.
ewww toyota germs lol
That’s okay I cleanse myself by driving my Golf every night after I get home.
Cyster, you is soooooooooo UGLY!!!
Oh god thats ugly. Its so squashed looking with the upward front bumper and headlight treatment.
Looks like an over inflated version of the previous one. Not a fan of the bulging lights. This treatment also looks bad on the current Corolla sedan. Toyota look at Mazda and Ford Europe for some design direction because you are going in the direction of the unloved Ford AU.
Man, that’s a whole new kind of ugly.
i notice it has the lexus tacho lay out. looks better then the previous but looks too pajero-ish
As I said when “spy pics” were initially released… There is something that simply just doesn’t look quite right about this.
And yet another Japanese car with a stupid grille.
Does anyone know what the towing capacity will be
waiting with eagerness to see if new Prado can match Pajero, i need the extra weight for caranvanning – so do scores of other prado lovers i imagine
Brett,
I am also waiiting to see the towing compacity as I need to the extra weight to tow our van. If they don’t increase it I will keep out ‘07 Prado. Pajero wouldn’t come within cooyee of any Prado, old or new, due to the mono connstruction and noise level in the cabin when towing.
Rear – nice
Front – too much
Overall – Cool
Would buy if financially able: Definitely YES
Note: Don’t suspect I work for Toyota. I am proud owner of LC90. Thanks
Another boring and bland SUV from Toyota. At least in the US they come up with some good designs – such as the ‘macho’ looking 4Runner, and ‘retro’ FJ Cruiser.
This model desperately needs the 4.7L V8 as an option (as found in the LandCruiser). The 4.0L V6 doesn’t really have enough torque for a 2100kg+ vehicle.
You must be kidding. The V6 is a beast as far as petrol V6s go in 4X4s.
Gee……..Toyota really know how to make horrible looking vehicles……and here is another one!! This is a case of change for changes sake…..would have been better to leave it alone.
agreed, but I think many Japanese manufacturers are beginning to churn out uglies lately.
The exterior looks ugly, Toyota has stuffed up the exterior styling. The exterior of the current model is better. Blind suckers will fork out thousands for this fugly thing. The interior is not bad the previous Prado badly needed an interior update. Toyota has copied the Pajero’s interior especially the speedo area.
Excellent!! the best 4wd
Whats with Australian now days… when HSV releases E2, you say its ugly, when Subaru release Liberty, you say its ugly, when Toyota release Prado, you say its ugly… no wonder outsiders call Australia as a civilized third world… always slow to adopt new things… When the European saw the E2 on their website, they are jealous that we can actually buy one… where they can only sit a look… (except for the Brits, but they still have to wait a long time)
The HSV and Prado are ugly, but I like the Liberty. But you are right, too many Australians lack the culture to truly appreciate most things that aren’t Ford or Holden.
The HSV IS ugly… its a downgrade from previous. The Liberty is not as handsome but not ugly either
I’m sure the euros are jealous of not being able to buy the HSV based on it’s appearance, more likely its rawness and big motor/rear drive/low-ish price (comparitively speaking).
The fact that people call it ugly is no doubt because it is. HSV (and for that matter, Toyota with this prado and Subaru to a lesser extent) seem to believe that ANY change is a good change, regardless if it is aesthetically backward.
Like the VX–>VY update, HSV just plastered on a whole load of “over the top” and ugly plastic extensions/adornments and ruined what was essentially a good looking car. Change for changes sake is not necessary. Unfortunately it seems that unless the change is revolutionary, it wont sell, where i’d argue evolutionary improvement of a great design is a far better option…
Bloody hell I just had a seizure from the fancy website that Toyota Japan have put together for the new Prado;
http://toyota.vo.llnwd.net/e1/.....index.html
Besides the crazy strobing, the flash on this site is extremely bandwidth thirsty!
Oh come on… anyone who thinks this thing doesn’t look pretty crook would clearly have to be a Toyota 4WD Sheep – ie someone who thinks the only 4WD worth buying is a Toyota. Another name for them is members of the weak diff club!
This thing brings up some memories of the new RX. I dunno somewhere in there i can see an RX just waiting to jump out of its bloated trousers
That’s real bad on the eye, but it’s their money I guess. I reckon they gave up cos they ran out of time. Back to the drawing board please.
Love everything about these cars, but why do they have to make them so DAMN ugly ???!!! Wouldnt it be simpler to keep the lines clean rather than have this mess of curves in the front and straight in the back?
The design of those 5 spoke wheels look identical to the ones on the honda crv sports 2002-2003 softroader. I hope they are strong enough to handle the bush bashings..
The previous Prado was quite a clean attractive design I thought, had a bit of a rugged appearance and looked good, but this is just utter rubbish
Even uglier than the previous gawdy chromed tin box on wheels.
How cab people buy this crap?
Love how these toyophiles quote a model number and expect the rest of us to salute.Classic.
Where??
Seriusly don’t see why you bother with your anti-toyota rants & insults…
As for “gawdy chromed”, I have a 2008 Prado, and apart from the badge, I don’t have any chrome on it?!
DON – I was thinking the EXACT same thing when you compared the alloy wheels to those of the CRV 2002-2004.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Toyota are behind the times by not offering a V8 in their upper mid-size SUV. Land Rover has always offered a V8 in their Discovery (at one time, it was ONLY available with V8s!). Ford introduced a V8 Explorer in the 2nd generation in 1995 (although we didn’t get the option here until the 3rd gen in 2001). Jeep’s Grand Cherokee has always had a V8 option since it’s introduction in 1993, although again, we didn’t get the option in Australia until the second generation in 1999. Even Nissan introduced a V8 Pathfinder in 2008. Of course, Toyota in the US offer a V8 in their mid-size 4Runner, and full-size Sequoia SUVs, but here in Australia we still miss out :(
Another case of japanese designers losing the plot, so lets go ugly , hell skoda’s now look quite smooth .
Another great looking car from the giant! well done toyota will sell well as usual!
The prado has dominated it’s class since year dot, this NEW MODEL will continue nothing will get within a bull’s roar of outselling this!
Someone at Toyota rediscovered the ugly stick. How can Toyota think this looks good. A Ssangyong Rexton looks better. haha. Trust Toyota to have another fugly car. They sell so many cars but they’re so ugly. I don’t get it? Reminds me to much of a Pajero. But as usual, this will sell like hot cakes. I’d buy a new HSV E2 over this piece of crap. Go HOLDEN!
You mean Daewoo Captiva?
Horses for courses M8… your HSV E2 wouldn’t last long on the roads some of us have to travel…(or i would own one too) ;-) But this think IS UGLY!!!
I too would like to know what it will tow, I have been toying with a LC200 4.5 but so much money, I just want a 3t towing capacity to be comfortable with a 2.4t van. If it tows 3t I will buy one if not I have to go with the 200 series (or Pajero and accept the terrible resale).
Apparently the 5 door version will have a towing capacity of 3t.
The whole first boat load’s of these are sold in queensland before they are even released,if you want any model in the range you will have to wait till feb/march 2010!
WHAT THE ????? I own a 2007 mod and have been hanging out to update. It has been a wonderful car but the k’s are up there… think I will be shopping around this thing is U. G. L. Y…. UGLY!!!!!!
Wow what a bunch of Toyota envies. If you don’t like it don’t buy it simple as that. People said new LC 200 series was ugly too but how come they now dominate roads by at least 2 in every 5. I own a smaller 7 seater 4×4 & have waited for years to upgrade it. I have wanted a Toyota 4×4 since i was a kid. I was marvelled by them then. I have road tested every 4×4 & as for a Pajero they ar not a 7 seater. Although they say they are, only a child under 6 could sit comfortably in those poxy seats. Oh a child under 6 is supposed to be in a car seat. How do we fit one of those in the back of pajero? Resale of Toyota is heaps better than Pajero. I love the new look Prado & can’t wait till I’m driving mine. Would only upgrade it for a LC 200 if I could afford it. Until then 6 weeks to go till i get my Prado!!!!
Too true Carlover01,
This site has just too many noisy Toyota knockers, most of who are either 16 years old, or probably coudn’t afford one anyway!!
By the way, I wouldn’t upgrade to a LC200, unless I had to carry a lot of adult size passengers (luckily, I don’t). This is because the Prado has a greater touring range (due to it’s 180L fuel and better fuel efficiency). Also the Prado has internal carry capacity of nearly a tone, which means you can significantly mod it out!!
LC200 can’t be kitted out as well, and kept under a legal weight limit!
Sure it’s a great car – but how about the price?
Reminds me of the other disaster 06 Kluger, which thankfully has been updated. I might wait for the same to happen here as all pictures to date show a vehicle rushed into production to meet the needs of frustrated prado owners looking to a well needed upgrade.
to all you prado knockers,,,,jealously is a curse.
If they can improve on the 10K service intervals I will be interested.
At $250+ a pop they come around far too often!
the 2009 model was perfect, why change to the “fat-ass-body-tipe” for 2010.?.Why not keep the 2009 body and give v8 petrol/diesel option. The extended range of cameras and impractical luxurie additions is not needed except maybe in the oil rich countries. The 2009 model looks like a sure-footed ballerina, the 2010 model like an “sagging hausfrau.” I surmise the 2010 price range will not reflect the ugly looks.!!!
Man that is ugly. I own 2 prados they may be my last.
lets hope the ride height decrease of 15mls is at the roofline not reduced ground clearence otherwise, a $ discount would be necessary to fit a lift kit.
Dont you just hate it when designers forget what originally made the car great?
The lower ground clearance is a perfect example.
Just as bad, when they change the look of the car just for the sake of changing something. Especially when they ruin a good looking car in the process.
It seems to be a common site at Toyota lately………
Geez, I’m a bit surpirsed by all this banter as a person looking to enter the ‘real’ 4WD market for the first time. I’ve been looking at and researching a few of the big names for some time and when this new prado was announced I thought it was great. Looks ok to me – perhaps a bit Kluger-esque, but hey, they are very popular so perhaps that was deliberate?.
I didn’t like the folding-to-the-side 3rd row seats in the 09 model and it seems from comments above they may have rectified this which takes away one advantage Pajero had over the 09 model. I also liked the Pajero interior, but again the differnence seems to have been recrified. However, I couldn’t get past how close the front wheels of the Pajero are to the front of the car. Looks out of balance. And noisey too.
If I can afford a new Prado, I’d love to get one. Might have to settle for a decision between an 09 model pajero and prado tho…..
I have a 2008 model 6 speed manual diesel and wouldn’t trade it for this ugly duckling. What happened Toyota? you had it just right with the 120 series. Looks very nissan patrol inside and pajero outside.
Not a fan.
Ugly; looks like a rhino. What were they thinking?!
I totally agree!
We had the previous Prado and loved it.
Unfortunately, we had to sell it due to change of work, but we were ready to buy another one, so we waited for the release of the new one.
After all this anticipation, I am sad to say that we won’t be buying another Prado, due to the fact it looks, uuuuuuuugly! The one before looks heaps better!The interiors not bad:)
Who ever designed it needs to be sat down and talked to! YOUR bad Toyota!
Now, we’re going to look at the X5 OR X6 BMW!
Next time Toyota. Get the peoples feed back.
I think, Toyota has made a mixed up, it has released the model they were suppose to release in 2010 in 2003 & the 2003 model in 2010. Thank you toyota we had a better looking vehical in the second hand market much earlier.
bulky bulky ………….. why do they need bulkiness…?
buldging eyes, ass & the tyre cover looks crap………
prior version looks more cool……….
Well I think it is ugly, at this stage, same with the new cruiser. But I have had an 03 and 06 Prado and its is time agian for a new one. so I guess this is the only option for me. my resales on old prados have been fantastic
Like most people’s comments looks and feels not quite right. I have a current shap Prado and might be hanging onto it for a little while. I would think the new shape will have to grow on you. Disappointing from Toyota
Looks great, that’s progress. If your not happy then keep living in the past. Look around, nothing else compares in the market place.
I dont mind the vehicle but am reliably told that the Grande model will be over $90,000 and may even touch $95,000 (petrol) on the road, to me that’s pricy and getting within $10,000 TO $15,000 of the V8 Sahara.
It will be interesting to test the reaction of buyers if this price is right.
I just purchased Prado Kakadu (old Grande)31/12/09 and managed to screw the manager down to $86,000.00 drive away with 12mths rego. That was for diesel turbo.Not bad price if you consider all the fruit it has….cant wait for it to arrive.
A very good article, however I don’t believe that the article covered all the models that are being released and was based on a model at the higher end of the range like the Grande or a speced up GXL. The GX can’t have camers as standard. I feel the biggest seller would be the GX and would have been more suitable for myself, anyway.
I love it. Good to see them go away from all the plastic and fibreglass flares that I have had nothing but problems with off road. As for all the comments about how ugly it is I recall the same comments about the 03 prado and 100 series landcruiser when they first came out, have a look at those models now, no-one wants to get rid of them without asking insane prices for them ($69000 for an 06 100 series come on it cost that much new). For all you knocker out there you can buy my 04 prado and I’ll go buy the new model. My only concern is that the prado was introduced as a smaller version of the landcruiser and more affordable because the cruiser was getting out of range for most, I fear the same is happening to the prado with the Rav4 becoming the more affordable version.
You are 100% correct Simon, this new model is being taken to a level above and beyond the LC200, the new ‘grande’ (will have a name change) will have such yuppy extras as 4 cameras (surround vision) and would you believe, an anti crash radar sysytem that actually detects the vehicle in front slowing down and automatically adjusts the speed and brakes your car accordingly (are these extras required by the true 4wd owner, I think not), plus there are several other technological advances as well.
The truth is, the Prado is now being aimed at the elite and yuppy market, not the standard ozzie 4wd owner.
I have a Grande and was seriously looking at a new one, now I am almost convinced to buy the Sahara for close to the same money.
The new Grande is to be called a KAKADU I believe.
the 4 camera’s are actually used for off road purposes if you check it out correctly. but in toyotas defence 80% of all prado drivers do not take their cars off road. but insaying that they have taken away the crappy flares that off road drivers were constantly having to replace so you will save money if you are a true 4×4 fan and they have added in alot more offroad capabilities or assist features i.e a new KDSS suspension thats been improved from the 200series as well as the 4x multi terrain camera’s crawl control all terrain abs and so on. this car only retails for mid 90’s and honestly after seeing all the kakadu features its worth the money. the only killer is our government with the 33% luxury car tax.
screw the manager like i did and you can get Kakady diesel auto for $86k drive away 12 mth rego….dont pay over $90k
I saw 2 of them driving along the Western highway (in Victoria) yesterday. One silver, one dark grey metallic. For some reason with the type letters on the back and engine numbers on the side taped off.
Saw one coming up from behind and it’s immediately recognizable, even from 1k away, as a Prado, and I have to say they look a lot better in real life than on these pictures. I’m driving the current model as well and it’s still going strong, so no intention of changing, but I don’t mind the new model. Pricey, though.
I think the new model looks great and i was ready to buy but not at the sort of price tag that i have seen
i have a 2005 petrol grande and would not swap for quids have just done a 7500k trip to WA and it performed terrifically rides really nice, very comfortable and average 13.7l/100Ks which i found quite acceptable
Thats not bad economy Paul. How heavy was the van you were towing.
claims of the new t/d prado 8.5l/100ks combined. 7.1 for country long trips (apparently)
yep 8.3l/100k has been achieved by me in city cycle and know I can get low 7’s in country even while loaded…..awesome
Toyugly Toyugly Toyugly, I have owned 2 100 series Crusers and a Prado and im in the market for a new one. But what is Toyota thinking the last few years they have lost the plot. These have to be the uglyest cars ever. Even though there the best 4 wd on the road it does not make up for looks. Come on Toyota get rid of your design team and hire someone with just a little style. Meanwile i think ill buy a Range Rover.
Me to Range Rover here I come …….now looking at Range Rover TDV6 Sports
And you reckon Range Rover has more style….look like lego toys
Saw a new one on the road today. Vile…just vile…
NO NO NO.
ALL OF YOU PUNKS DONT GET IT, THIS CAR IS CHEAPER THAN A RANGE ROVER + ITS MORE ECONOMICAL AND DOSENT GUZZLE PETROL LIKE A RANGE ROVER- SO ALL OF YOU CAN STOP HATING ON THIS CAR AND GO START SAVING UP FOR PETROL
Very similar to the 200 LC, but not sure if I like it. Technology is getting more advanced in vehicles. Seems to me all the ruggedness of off-roading is no longer done by people, but by this new generation of SUVs with cameras and inclining/declining systems. This isn’t 4WDing. This vehicle is saying: find a mountain, sit back in comfort, and let the car do it all for you.
Viewed the Prado Kakadu this evening
It did not do it for me unfortunately – yet to drive though
It has lost rear head space due to drop away seats
The wood grain is very plastic looking – not sure why that has been brought back, the black onyx is more attractive
In my opinion it is not ugly, it is different and in time will probably grow on me
I have had my Grande Diesel for two years now and love it – so won’t change imminently
Interested to hear other’s view points now that Prado 2010 is here and in the flesh
i tell u what. I sell Toyotas and this is just a mini 200/ large Rav. Been driving it around for the past week. Uncontrollable, jerky, spongy braking just like the 200. Give me a real FWD any day. Don’t waste your hard earned money on this heap of ugliness. Whoever designs these new-gen Toyotas should get shot
Here I was thinking you work for Mitsubishi.
Gee Sarah you must be a great salesperson… telling people not to buy the product you are paid to sell… are you sure you dont actually sell Landrovers or Pajeros??????
I just don’t believe in some Toyotas anymore, most are still great cars, but I’d prefer to be selling Honda instead. Hmmm
so go sell honda’s then? nothing worse than someone especially a sales person slagging a product they dont sell but something they do sell? dont know what to think of that..
At the end of the day I voted with my pocket and choice of less electronics, I bought a new Landcruiser Sahara for $95,000 and although a bit lost in it’s size, I am happy with the choice.
OH YEAH, TAKING THIS ADVICE FROM A GIRL??
YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU SHOULD GET SHOT FOR SAYING THAT, WHY, JUST BECAUSE YOU DONT HAVE THE MONEY TO BUT ONE, DOSENT MEAN THAT YOU SHOULD HATE ONE!
DO US ALL A FAVOUR AND RUN YOURSELF OVER BY YOUR BELOVED RAV
I have driven the 2008 version. This looks much better and what with the very sleek contours. I am so loving it. I am yet to ride in the new version though, but the effizzy smacks of a 2005 QX56, which i have driven and i must say was way beyond its time. Good thing Toyota is caching up on the interior-tech stuff. You need to be in Lagos, Nigeria to see how this new model literally floods the roads. 90K plus is no obstruction in this market and It was never meant to be cheap was it?. I am now considering quitting my Financial Advisory day job and cashing in on the hot sales as auto dealer LOL. I have not driven a Range, but around here, it does not have as much ‘presence’ given its rigid features, which although it presents a bold manly appeal, but still unpopular even with the most adventurous and stylish. It might be great off-road, but is the new prado not also doing 360 degrees vision now? Way to go TOYOTA. Again, ‘Oish not… Oish conei’ thats supposed to be ‘good thinking, good product’ in Japanese ain’it? :-)
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http://www.tundraheadquarters......e-rust.jpg
Yeah, I know Toyota is really RUST.
Toyota do seem to rust quite quickly.
Why post usa made tundra rust pics, on a japanese made prado site??!!
I bet that tundra has been through salt water, without getting washed after!!
Hi, I purchased my sixth Prado in april only because i couldn,t wait for this model. All 6 prados have been 3lt diesels and none of them have had warranty repairs. I checked out the new GXL today and it has all of the refinements that previous GXL,s should have had. The quality of the Prados is improving all the time and i can,t wait to purchase my seventh 3lt Prado.I have also owned Pajero,s and a Nissan– They don,t compare
Too right, I’m pushing a 2nd year with my 08 LC120 d4d Prado.I regularly do offroad outings, and have driven the Prado from west to east cost. And so far not a single problem yet. While my family has has a brand new fords, mazda and a subaru, and each vehicle had 5 faults at least…
They all acknowledge, and admire the reliability of the toyota Prado.
I have converted (without even trying) two of my close mates, who each are after a 2nd hand prado each, although thanks to very good reasale, it’s a bit too expensive for them at the moment…
Toyota……Has always had reliable high resale product…However it seems that now they have lost the plot…..ABSOLUTELY UGLY Vehicles in design…..I was waiting for this model to come out and was going to buy …..BUT not now…..please get decent designers…..Look at Hyundai, Kia, Mazda even the Nissan Murano models they leave Toyota for DEAD in design…….Hey how about using the Lexus RX450h design and just down spec it for the $$$$ value……Mercedes have been doing it for years on their sedans….Come on TOYOTA …..Wake up before the Chinese bury you with all their new models coming out………Or maybe it is already too late.
I just bought the new Prado Land Cruiser 2010 VX model after doing a lot of survey of various SUV’s. I have been driving the last Prado model but must admit the 2010 is a great drive. Very uptodate and makes my 2008 Prado look and feel quite vintage in terms of driving. I love this SUV and yes it is expensive but much more sporty, handles well and better than the bulky Land Cruiser V8 4.6L. Also flashy on attractive specs. Go ahead Prado fans .. buy it and you will not be sorry at the end of the day. Any time one of the best buys compared to any other SUV in its class and resale. By the way I am not a salesman and promoting this car.
hi Sohail
in which country r u,
i am also planning to go for the Prado 2010,
hav test driven the TXL model – V6 ,
the power is awesome, and whn compared to the 2009, the 2010 is much much better, in terms of power and driving comfort and handling.
definately the 2010 Prado is better than all, and is the best of all Prados till date.
Hi Feroz: I am based in Kuwait and I got the new V6 VX model which has all the perks i.e., L seats, sunroof, front row and third row power seats, rear camera, cool box etc. The only thing mine does not have is the GPRS, side airbags, height control and side and front cameras but for that I needed to dish out an extra USD 8,100/- and I really did not feel the need for all this. However, the drive is great and awesome power for off-roading and the dash board layout is also very appealing. Overall I like the choice and most important Prado will always command the resale value.
The human mind tends to resist new things.After a while I am sure the 2010 Prado cynnics will get the hang of it and shut up!
i think that the front, looks great… but the back is a different story
first of all, the lights at the back look a little weird, and theres too much white on the light
Also, the tyres have too much tyre. if ya know what I mean. Toyota should have put bigger tyres.
Anyway. Just bought one and its quite comfortable
Well you are right in many ways. One needs to cough out dough before commenting the rights and wrongs. Again I atleast found the new Prado to be quite great compared to its peer group SUV’s . Had the opportunity to go over dunes yesterday and my my my was impressed. She never gave up and was more stable than the last model of Prado. Today in the service station to get it washed and waxed. ;-)
I have driven the 2008 version. This looks much better and what with the very sleek contours. I am so loving it. I am yet to ride in the new version though, but the effizzy smacks of a 2005 QX56, which i have driven and i must say was way beyond its time. Good thing Toyota is caching up on the interior-tech stuff. You need to be in Lagos, Nigeria to see how this new model literally floods the roads. 90K plus is no obstruction in this market and It was never meant to be cheap was it?. I am now considering quitting my Financial Advisory day job and cashing in on the hot sales as auto dealer LOL. I have not driven a Range, but around here, it does not have as much ‘presence’ given its rigid features, which although it presents a bold manly appeal, but still unpopular even with the most adventurous and stylish. It might be great off-road, but is the new prado not also doing 360 degrees vision now? Way to go TOYOTA. Again, ‘Oish not… Oish conei’ thats supposed to be ‘good thinking, good product’ in Japanese ain’it? :-)
I LOVE THIS CAR,I LOVE PRADOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO