Comments on: Toyota LandCruiser Prado Standard-Grade

By: pradowner

pradowner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:14 +0000

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

By: MaxMo

MaxMo — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:13:42 +0000

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.

By: Seb

Seb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:59:51 +0000

*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.

By: Baz

Baz — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:36:35 +0000

thats toyota’s secret, the reason why they maintain their corollas, prados the same so that toyota’s resale value remains high :)

By: Guess Who aka Guess Who

Guess Who aka Guess Who — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:15:57 +0000

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.

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:49:21 +0000

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!!

By: Expat

Expat — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:43:24 +0000

Right!

Anybody know if they are gonna bring it out here?

By: Tomas79

Tomas79 — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:46:17 +0000

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.

By: Expat

Expat — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:35:42 +0000

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!!

By: Tomas

Tomas — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:16:45 +0000

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….

By: Curious

Curious — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:06:48 +0000

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.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:26:00 +0000

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…

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:08:56 +0000

Paul,
I can understand your comments, but seriously, are you employed by toyota?

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:00:31 +0000

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.

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:46:36 +0000

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.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:30:53 +0000

OMG thats the new prado!!! Wow Toyota! You’ve really out done yourselves this time….