Comments on: Toyota Australia introduces three-door next-gen Prado

By: rick5

rick5 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:10:23 +0000

Also the diesel engine is really smooth and quiet at highway speeds.
Resale and depreciation were a concern however I did my research and being a Toyota Diesel is a big factor, plus the most interesting is the three tonne towing capacity of the SWB that being substantially more than the 5 door which is 2.5 tonne.

By: rick5

rick5 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:59:41 +0000

If you have the means I can’t recommend enough the 150 Series. Two weeks ago I took delivery of a white SWB SX Demo – incredible, fantastic, luxury, power and economy. I am in Cairns and the computer indicates 6.2l per hundred on the highway and 6.8 per hundred around town that’s with aircon on no less! I have driven up to Port Douglas and down to Mission Beach really eats the highway up – I traded a Daihatsu Terios which I bought new in 2004 for this SX so it is a big change for me. I have driven the SX in sand and no problem at all did not even need to let the tyres down just dropped in Low Range and it was effortless to get through quite deep sand.

By: drecked

drecked — Sat, 29 May 2010 09:47:11 +0000

You don’t have to marry it Chery just enjoy the affair ! we are getting a SX three door cause my wife misses her Rav three
door after down sizing from our house to a apartment which
meant one garage instead of three ! and it attracted a lot of bids at the car auction , Just go and have test drive and
you will not want to give it back !

By: Drecked

Drecked — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:07:39 +0000

there is only 335 mm difference between the 5 & 3 door
wheel base Martin and I found It rides nicely !

By: Drecked

Drecked — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:59:58 +0000

Looks are only skin deep Andrew I never liked Japanese cars
but after seeing the way my wife’s Rav performed I had to
eat my words and my SX should be here in June and I’m
looking forward to it !

By: Bretta

Bretta — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:25:35 +0000

I’ve owned a current series prado for near 7 years. It runs & feels like a new car still and has been fantastic, esp in grande trim. The new one is ugly, yes, but if a pretty car is what you want, buy an X5 maybe & stay on-road. I’d get the 3 door for the greater towing capacity but would have to consider its SWB limitations. The only alternative is the new Landrover with great diesel but historically questionable reliability.

By: chery

chery — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:12:40 +0000

looks horrible… reminds me of some “made-in-china” or “design-in-china” vehicles. was it called the great wall or what?

looks like toyota has to use their reliability trumph card again…

By: Carfanatic

Carfanatic — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:49:56 +0000

As most of you know I currently work for Toyota, but even I am at a loss as to explain why the hell they think this will work. Dear dear dear!

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:34:00 +0000

The comments on here have been fascinating, in a derogatory sort of way. I have driven a number of different Toyotas over the last few years in places like far North Queensland, the Kimberleys, WA mine sites and the reality is that Toyota make a damn good product. Thats why they sell so well. The other interesting thing is that the other manufacturers are playing catch up to try and tap in to the resources market that Toyota has such a good hold on.The ratio of Toyota to other manufacturers is huge to tiny. In terms of the 3 door, it may be a good replacement for my Kluger. I was considering the Rav V6 but this could be better. I will make that decision when I see the vehicle in the metal. The pictures available here were not exactly flattering so it is inderstandable that many comments have been negative.

By: kenny

kenny — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:39:40 +0000

Prado updated the Diesel engine in 2007. From 2003 to 2007 Prado had a very poor diesel engine (96kW, 343Nm). I can’t see Toyota doing a major upgrade on the diesel engine. By the way Mr Kumar @ Number 42 Toyota seem to be trying catch-up with the Pajero. The Pajero has better engines & first to introduce the 3 door.