Toyota LandCruiser Prado Full Australian Details 15 February 2024 update
- Five-variant LandCruiser Prado introduces 48-volt technology across model range
- New Altitude variant delivers enhanced off-road performance and rugged styling
- All-new LandCruiser Prado range arrives in Australia mid-year
Toyota Prado Australian Details
Australia’s favourite large SUV is set to become even more appealing for customers when the all-new LandCruiser Prado range arrives in Australia in mid-2024, with a new off-road focussed variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling.
The five-variant Prado range brings the rugged capability worthy of a LandCruiser name, with major improvements to driveability, technology and design.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the all-new LandCruiser Prado will continue to resonate with Australian families and adventurers.
“Over decades the Prado has become a favourite for Australians in need of an SUV able to transport the whole family during the week and go off the beaten path on the weekend, all with signature Toyota reliability,” he said.
“The new-generation Prado will continue the legacy forged by its predecessors when it arrives here later this year, with the addition of 48-volt technology and the new Altitude grade making it more appealing than ever.”
The all-new LandCruiser Prado range will build upon the line-up of the current generation with GX, GXL, VX and flagship Kakadu grades, and the addition of a new high-end Altitude variant aimed at adventure-focused customers looking to take their Prado further off-road.
LandCruiser Prado GX
The Prado line-up continues to open with the five-seat GX grade, distinguishable from the outside by 18-inch dark grey alloy wheels, an upper grille with ‘TOYOTA’ lettering, LED headlights and daytime running lights, retractable body-coloured exterior mirrors, darkened front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheelarches, and a manual tailgate with glass hatch.
Inside, the GX features fabric seats with six-way manual driver adjustment, a 7.0-inch colour MID display, automatic dual-zone climate control, all-weather rubber floor mats and a 220V power outlet in the rear.
Multimedia on all variants comes in the form of a 12.3-inch multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2, embedded satellite navigation3 with cloud function4, DAB+ digital radio5, Toyota Connected Services6 and on GX, a 10-speaker audio system.
A full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies are available across the Prado range, including pre-collision safety system, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, blind spot monitor and rear parking support brake, as well as other welcome safety features including front and rear parking sensors, a panoramic view monitor, nine airbags, trailer sway control and a pre-wiring harness for the tow hitch.7
Standard driving assistance technologies on all variants include vehicle stability control with active traction control, downhill assist control and crawl control with five selectable speed settings.7
LandCruiser Prado GXL
Stepping up to the GXL, adds roof rails, rear privacy glass, silver front and rear bumper trim and a powered tailgate.
Inside, the GXL adds a third row of seats for seven-seat capacity, with synthetic leather-accented upholstery and 50:50 split fold seat back for the third row. Front seats offer heating and ventilation with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, genuine leather-accented steering wheel and shift knob and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Improved convenience features include rear climate control, a wireless charging pad8 and two additional USB-C charging ports for a total of six throughout the cabin.
LandCruiser Prado VX
Next up is the luxuriously specified VX, identified by its 20-inch premium dark metallic alloy wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, over-fender moulding and rear guard trim, and bi-LED headlamps with dynamic auto-leveling and adaptive high-beam system7 technology.
The VX provides greater amenity for customers with leather-accented seats with driver seat power lumbar support and memory, four-way front passenger power adjustment, power-adjustable steering wheel, carpet floor mats, a refrigerated console box and tyre pressure monitor.
A full 12.3-inch colour MID display has been added along with a premium 14-speaker JBL®9 audio system, while additional driving assistance for both on and off-road includes Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and five-mode Drive Mode Select, Multi-Terrain Select, and in a first for Toyota, the Multi-Terrain Monitor system which provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle’s underfloor and surrounds when off-roading.7
LandCruiser Prado Altitude
The new Altitude grade makes full use of the LandCruiser Prado’s excellent fundamental off-road capability, introducing a number of exclusive features designed to tackle the toughest terrain the country has to offer.
The Altitude version offers enhanced capability with the fitment of 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels with Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres, a rear locking differential, and a new stabiliser disconnect mechanism7 (replacing AVS) which provides an extra 10 per cent of wheel articulation to help maximise traction on uneven surfaces.
With a tough exterior look to match its performance, the Altitude variant features black door handles and tailgate garnish, black over-fender moulding, a moon roof and the option of two-tone colourways10.
Available exclusively in five-seat configuration, the Altitude builds on the specification of the VX and inside, adds a digital rearview mirror, heated steering wheel and head-up display.
LandCruiser Prado Kakadu
Crowning the LandCruiser Prado range is the flagship seven-seat Kakadu, which also adds features over the VX including a panoramic moon roof, illuminated side steps, heated and ventilated rear seats, heated steering wheel, adjustable driver’s seat thigh support, digital rearview mirror, head-up display and a rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential to enhance handling when cornering.
Engine and drivetrain
All Prado variants are powered by the same 150kW, 500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder powertrain with 48-volt technology, paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Every Prado offers full-time all-wheel drive with a lockable torque-sensing Torsen®9 centre differential and low-range gearing, with a strong 3,500kg braked towing capacity11 across the range.
A total of eight exterior paint colours will be offered on the Prado including the new Altitude-exclusive Tanami Taupe and Ningaloo Blue, optionally available with a white roof.12
Further details on the all-new LandCruiser Prado including pricing and full specification will be announced closer to the model’s arrival in mid-2024.
All the legal notes stuff lawyers love
1 CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.
2 Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC.
3 Coverage varies based on vehicle location.
4 Features depend on 3G/4G enabled DCM (available until the earlier of 2033 or Telstra 4G sunset), third party information, GPS signal strength, Australian mobile network coverage, compatible device, mobile data (at user’s cost) and other factors outside Toyota’s control which can limit functionality of system and may be subject to change. See your Owner’s Manual or Toyota.com.au/connected. Please drive safely. All images indicative only.
5 Coverage dependent on vehicle location.
6 Not available outside Australia, if services disabled or terminated or after 2033/Telstra 4G sunset (whichever comes first). Dependent on 3G/4G enabled DCM, GPS signal strength, mobile network coverage and other factors outside Toyota’s control which can limit ability or functionality of system. Check your Owner’s Manual or Toyota.com.au/connected for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely.
7 Driver assist feature. Only operates under certain conditions. Check your Owner’s Manual for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely.
8 Only Qi-supported devices compatible. Refer to device manufacturer. May require additional purchase of accessory to support wireless charging.
9 Product & company names are trademarks of their respective owners.
10 Paint featured is an optional extra at additional cost.
11 Towing capacity subject to regulatory requirements, and vehicle & equipment design limitations. Ask your dealer for more information, including Toyota Genuine Towbar capacity and availability.
12 Toyota Australia reserves the right to vary or discontinue the current interior and exterior colours, trims and colour/trim/model combinations. Colours and trims displayed are a guide only and may vary from actual colours due to printing/display process. See your Toyota dealer to confirm availability when ordering your vehicle.
Toyota Prado August 14 2023 update
Toyota have just shown their new generation Prado with improved performance, mechanical upgrades, and more rugged styling.
Before listeners get too excited, the new Prado isn’t due here until mid-2024 and pricing hasn’t been announced yet. But I can tell you a bit about it.
The main improvement is that the Prado now shares the same platform as the 300 series LandCruiser. Which means in this case the same wheelbase.
Other improvements include better wheel travel from the revised suspension, along with better ride and handling.
It now comes with electronic steering, along with a muscular styling redesign. Some would call it a boxy design, but its certainly a departure from the existing model.
The new Prado comes with the familiar 2.8L turbo diesel engine. This produces with 150 kilowatts of power and 500 Newton metres of torque. This is matched to a new direct shift eight speed automatic transmission.
The engine now comes with mild hybrid technology to improve fuel economy.
The Prado and the Pajero were doubly responsible for the surge in larger SUV popularity as a family transport in the mid to late 90”s. It’s been hugely successful, but with changing buyer tastes, will the new model be as successful.
I like the muscular style and having a true 4WD as an alternative to the urban based SUVs is always a good thing.
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More Toyota Prado new generation details
- New-generation LandCruiser Prado unveiled with new design, platform and technology
- All new model retains the essence of LandCruiser performance for lifestyle-focused families
- Due on sale in Australia mid-2024
The all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado family SUV has made its world premiere. Bringing with it significant mechanical upgrades, enhanced performance, and rugged styling changes. Planned arrival in Australian showrooms mid next year.
Since its arrival in 1996, the Prado has been one of Australia’s most popular large SUVs. Thanks to its blend of capability, amenity and passenger-oriented comfort. The all-new model continues that brief with go-anywhere performance and a design that symbolises the essence of the LandCruiser.
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the new Prado provides all the hallmarks of a LandCruiser that customers love.
“Australian customers appreciate the vast capability of the LandCruiser Prado. From use as a family vehicle, to off-roading, towing and long-distance touring, which is evidenced by its huge popularity,” Mr Hanley said.
“The all-new Prado takes everything that customers love about the Prado to a new level. With even greater performance, capability and technology, as well as bold new styling inside and out.”
New generation Prado
The new-generation Prado adopts a new design direction that fuses traditional and contemporary styling cues. Employing horizontal lines inspired by LandCruisers of yesteryear to deliver on the theme of functional beauty.
The front end is based around a rectangular grille and tri-beam headlights, with a low-set front cowl to improve forward visibility.
Muscular wheelarches and strong horizontal lines provide a sense of strength, with a low beltline that further improves visibility for occupants.
At the rear, the Prado features a vertically oriented tailgate and simple tail-light signature to complement the front end. It has silver lower bumpers at both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Dimensions and platform
Measuring 4,920mm long, 1,988mm wide and 1,860mm tall, the all-new Prado is 95mm longer and wider, and 10mm taller than before. Its 2,850mm wheelbase is 60mm longer than before, and now matches the length of the LandCruiser 300 Series.1
The Prado now shares its underpinnings with the 300 Series, riding on the rugged and sophisticated TNGA-F ladder-frame chassis. This is 50 per cent more rigid than the current-generation Prado, helping to increase overall vehicle rigidity by 30 per cent.
The modern and stiff platform allows for improved suspension performance. With greater wheel articulation for off-roading and excellent handling and ride comfort on-road.
Wheel articulation is improved further with Toyota’s brand-new stabilizer-bar control system which allows the front stabiliser bar to be disconnected for excellent wheel articulation, while enhanced functionality for the multi-terrain select and multi-terrain monitor systems help the Prado go even further off-road.
The adoption of electric power steering provides a crisper steering feel and enhanced low-speed manoeuvrability on-road, maximises control when off-roading, and allows compatibility with active safety systems such as lane trace assist.
Engine and transmission
In Australia, the all-new Prado will be offered with the 1GD-FTV 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine enhanced with 48-volt technology to help improve fuel consumption in urban settings.
Producing 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque, the 1GD engine drives all four wheels via a new Direct Shift-8AT eight-speed automatic transmission which replaces the existing six-speed unit.
Interior
Inside, the Prado employs a clean, stylish and functional interior design with dual digital screens for the instrument cluster and multimedia system, and an intuitive layout for the switches that group basic functions together.
The Prado will be available with either five- or seven-seat layouts depending on variant and will be offered with a full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies2.
Further details on the all-new LandCruiser Prado including local specification will be made available closer to the vehicle’s Australian launch in 2024.
1 Vehicle specifications and features are based on overseas model. Australian specifications and features may differ
2 Driver assist feature. Only operates under certain conditions. Check your Owner’s Manual for explanation of limitations. Please drive safely.
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