Toyota LandCruiser Prado Standard-Grade
September 18, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Toyota has released details of a new entry-model variant in the LandCruiser Prado lineup, the new standard-grade model. In addition, the company will also boost standard equipment across the range.
Starting from $44,600, the new Standard-Grade is $1,690 cheaper than the previous entry model, the Prado GX six-speed manual. Automatic is only $1,000 extra on the new variant.
The move to bring out a new entry level should help boost the Prado’s sales, not that it needs any help, being one of the fastest growing models in the Medium SUV segment.
The standard-grade is powered by a turbo-diesel with a choice of manual or automatic transmission. The new variant gains a leather steering wheel with audio controls, as does the entire Prado range.
The 3.0-litre common-rail DOHC four-cylinder intercooled and turbocharged direct-injection engine manages 127kW at 3400rpm (up from 96kW at 3600rpm from the 06 model) while peak torque jumps to 410Nm at 1600-2800rpm (up from 343Nm at 2000rpm).
Interestingly, the Standard-Grade is not available with ABS as standard (same as the GX), but can be optioned out with option pack 1 which offers ABS anti-skid brakes, cruise control and a leather gearshift lever.
Option pack 2 for the manual standard-grade gives front side and curtain shield airbags, while the auto pack is made up of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), climate control air conditioning and an exterior chrome package.
The top of the range Prado Grande ($75,000) gains a rear view camera.
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OMG thats the new prado!!! Wow Toyota! You’ve really out done yourselves this time….
Typical Toyota – release a basic version with no safety, and by the time you update from the options list to make it a decent spec, you’ve been sucked in to a high price.
Oh, I forgot – you get the higher resale value. So what – you BUY the higher resale value by paying through the nose in the first place.
Lol mate you people just dont get off attacking Toyota.
The funny part about this, in the Kluger thread I have people saying Toyota are bad for only offering base model $40k with comprehensive safety and that the territory is better because they offer cheaper more affordable version with a lack of safety. Get your whinging right… you cant have it both ways. Beyond a joke.
Paul,
I can understand your comments, but seriously, are you employed by toyota?
Im not anti toyota…its Just soo…*yawn*…
I think of white goods when i see that.
Really…the new Toyota Prado that you can’t distinguish from the old Prado…
Having looked into a Prado as a tow vehicle, it’s the Grande or it’s nothing. I dan’t want to feel like I’m in a basic commercial vehicle – the Grande IS nice, but I ain’t up for 75 biggies.
I’m actually considering Prado Standard Vs Jeep Rubicon…
Less wait for the Prado, and best resale value, but the Rubicon is simply unbeatable off road stock…
HHHHmmmm….
Has anyone seen the new Toyota Sequoia from the states? It’s pretty much the Prado substitute over there. looks great and is well equiped and powered. I hope Toyota Australia will bring it our here!!
Expat : Actuly the Sequoia is more based on the tundra pick up truck…
While The FJ cruiser and the Lexus GX 470 are based on the LC120’s Prado platform.
Right!
Anybody know if they are gonna bring it out here?
Expet Never, Just get Lexus gx 470, practically same car, built on thee same lane, with different lights, and grill, plus a kick arse v8 option!!
Thomas – the new LX570 should be bloody good with it’s new 5.7 V8 donk whereas the new 200 series Cruiser will be limited to the 4.7 version instead, as well at the V8 diesel of course.
thats toyota’s secret, the reason why they maintain their corollas, prados the same so that toyota’s resale value remains high :)
*falls asleep, head bangs on desk*
OHHH…sorry…a new Toyota.
I find it amusing that for the money that Toyota asks for a ‘mid spec’ GXL, you can save your cash and buy a ‘base spec’ GLX Pajero and come away with more. Same for mid spec Pajero VR-X, $13k less than a high end Prado VX, but still similar features…Toyotas are just so overpriced and I dont know how they get away with it and how people cop it.
Its just stupid.
I am currently located in Doha (QATAR) and I have Prado VX 2008 which I believe is similar to Grande. I have been using this model from last 15 months and also took it for a cross country drive covering 6,000 kilo meters, frankly speaking, I like the overall performance of the car with regards to Engine, Driver Comfort and Mileage (please don’t forget the place where I come from, water is more expensive than petrol).
But the few draw backs that really made me hate this model are:
1. There is NO provision to keep anything in the space between driver & passenger. The compartment given for keeping drinks allows only CAN’s. I can’t even keep my Coffee Mug or Pepsi Bottle without sliding the arm rest fully to the back. No place to keep mobile, iPod or any other accessories. I really loved the space in Sequoia compared to Prado.
2. Music system sucks and has limited functionality for such a big vehicle. One good thing, it has 6 CD changer that supports MP3 but NO ipod support or any AUX support.
3. Passenger seat in the middle has very limited leg room and things go from bad to worst with the passengers are tall including Driver.
4. The rare seat (last row) is basically meant for kids. Only for a reason that you can shout at them and make them suffer without complaining. It was pain in the butt for me to sit there for more than one hour. Don’t even think of asking me about leg room as there is next to none.
I don’t understand how they claim this vehicle to be 7 seater. In reality, I would say its 5 seater after occupying all three rows.
I know it has a good resale value, but all everyone buys thinking they want to resale. I would personally give 3 out of 5 points and would not recommend any of my friends to buy this vehicle. Instead, I would recommend Sequoia or LC.