Toyota’s new generation LandCruiser Prado SUV has arrived, featuring a whole range of improvements in driveability, offroad capability, safety, technology and functionality.
And that's not all — the next gen LandCruiser Prado SUV also features a stylish new redesign that will appeal to caravanners, offroad adventurers and urban families alike. And with an increased 3500kg braked towing capacity, its an important model to keep your eye on.
This new LandCruiser Prado is built on a strong and durable TNGA-F architecture — the same as the popular LandCruiser 300 Series sports — and introduces Toyota’s latest on and offroad driver assistance, multimedia and active safety technologies.
“Australians love the LandCruiser Prado for its family-friendly amenity, supreme offroad ability and the durability and reliability that makes it worthy of the LandCruiser nameplate,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia’s vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations.
“The all-new model takes everything that customers love about the LandCruiser Prado to a new level, along with a stylish new design, enhanced technology and greater comfort and driveability.”
What to expect of the next gen Toyota LandCruiser Prado lineup
There will be five grades to choose from: GX, GXL, VX and the top tier Kakadu, as well as the more offroad focused Altitude. All variants will feature the new 48V assisted V-Active technology powertrain and eight-speed automatic transmission and are powered by Toyota’s tried and tested 2.8L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, combining to deliver peak outputs of 150kW/500Nm.
This new gen LandCruiser Prado is bigger than the outgoing versions, with the wheelbase and front and rear track all widening and allowing Toyota to extend the overall length of the Prado by 165mm to 4990mm and increase the width by 95mm to 1980mm, all of which has helped increase the interior space.
There’s a whole suite of aesthetic and tech changes in the LandCruiser Prado SUV. Inside, all the grades will feature Toyota’s latest generation multimedia system with its 12.3in touchscreen and steering wheel controls, all of which are compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, have Bluetooth connectivity and embedded and cloud-based satellite navigation.
All the grades feature a double wishbone front and four-link solid axle rear suspension, with the VX and Kakadu variants also including adaptive variable suspension (AVS) for improved ride comfort and handling on rough roads. The braking and steering systems have been overhauled to provide better response and feel with the new LandCruiser Prado featuring electric power assistance steering for the first time.
How much will the new LandCruiser Prado cost and when can you get it?
The new LandCruiser Prado range has a rumoured two-year waiting list and is priced from $72,500 plus on-road costs for the five-seater GX model and up to $99,990 for the premium grade Kakadu (regular pricing T&Cs apply). All models come with a five year/unlimited kilometres warranty coverage via the Toyota Warranty Advantage, and Toyota Australia also offers five years of capped-price servicing ($390 per service) for the first 10 services over intervals of six months or 10,000km (whichever comes first).
We’ve only scratched the surface of what’s coming in the new generation Toyota LandCruiser Prado SUV, so until we get the chance to tow test one (which we hope to do), head to the Toyota Australia website to find out more.
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