The all-new LandCruiser Prado range is due to arrive in Australia in mid-2024, with a new variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling.
The 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 Altitude variant.
All Prado variants are powered by a 150kW, 500Nm 2.8-litre turbo diesel four-cylinder powertrain with 48-volt technology, paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All variants also offer full-time all-wheel drive with a lockable torque-sensing Torsen centre differential and low-range gearing. There’s 3,500kg braked towing capacity across the range.
The entry-level, five-seat GX grade has 18-inch dark grey alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, retractable body-coloured exterior mirrors, darkened front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheel arches, and a manual tailgate with glass hatch.
Inside, the GX features fabric seats with six-way manual driver adjustment, a 7-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 and Android Auto, satellite navigation with cloud function, DAB+ digital radio, and Toyota Connected Services.
A full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies is available across the range, including pre-collision safety system, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, blind spot monitor and rear parking support brake, as well as other features such as front and rear parking sensors, a panoramic view monitor, nine airbags, trailer sway control and a pre-wiring harness for the tow hitch. 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.
The GXL adds roof rails, rear privacy glass, silver front and rear bumper trim and a powered tailgate. Inside, the seven-seat GXL has 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, leather-accented steering wheel and shift knob and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Features include rear climate control, a wireless charging pad and two additional USB-C charging ports for a total of six.
The VX has 20-inch 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 technology.
There are 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.
There’s a 12.3-inch colour MID display and 14-speaker JBL audio system, while driving assistance includes Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and five-mode Drive Mode Select, Multi-Terrain Select, and a Multi-Terrain Monitor system which provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle’s underfloor and surrounds when off-roading.
The new Altitude grade introduces a number of exclusive features. It is fitted with 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels with Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres, a rear locking differential, and a new stabiliser disconnect mechanism (replacing AVS) which Toyota says provides an extra 10 per cent of wheel articulation.
The five-seat Altitude variant features black door handles and tailgate garnish, black over-fender moulding, a moon roof and the option of two-tone colourways. Inside, there’s a digital rearview mirror, heated steering wheel and head-up display.
The top-of-the-range, seven-seat Kakadu variant 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.
Further details on the new LandCruiser Prado, including pricing and full specification, will be announced closer to the model’s arrival mid-year.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (March 2024)
25 March 2024