2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado! Sway bar disconnect, but NO V6...or hybrid :-( first look
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Here's the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado! It launches with a fresh look, plus centre and rear diff locks, along with a sway bar disconnect. But, there's not V6 diesel...or V6 petrol. It gets the same engine as the HiLux, which is a bit disappointing.
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V6 diesel with mild hybrid in this would have been a segment leader. Nobody would look at Defender/Jeep/Everest & others.
Bit of a sweeping statement - the market for a Prado v Defender is quite different . Defender buyers would not pull the trigger on the Prado (Me being one)
@@namzy444and a Hybrid in a 4x4 is useless. It would barely ever get use. And I know because I have a 2022 Corolla and the Hybrid system is useless.
@@NothingsImportantHow so? It helps the consumption quite a bit especially in urban areas.
I hoped everyone’s wishes of V6 anything came true! But I’ve been saying for months if 24 Tacoma didn’t have a petrol V6 nothing would be bigger in the Prado basically Au has NO Choice and Yota stipulate what we get! Au markets is not big enough for choice 😢 we get what the rest get with the diesel 2.8 being the exception
Unfortunately I don’t think a hybrid diesel is a good idea as diesel engines already have enough problems with their diesel particulate filters especially when used for short trips and not properly loaded for lengthy time periods. A hybrid would prevent these ideal use conditions which is probably why Toyota never puts diesel engines in hybrid vehicles . I would consider a hybrid system like they have on the new Nissan Xtrail even though this type of hybrid cannot be as efficient as the Toyota system I prefer it as it eliminates the need for a gearbox though in the case of a proper off road vehicle like the a Prado you would probably still need a two speed gear box to to serve as a high/low range option.
i like the look of these - sort of brings in the FJ Cruiser styling, and a nod back to the old days. be interesting to see what they look like in the flesh
Yup, immediately reminiscent of the FJ Cruiser meshed with some modernized design clues from the 60/80 series.
I see they went through the parts bin for some 80 series taillights
shhh your mouth. the FJ cruiser was the g a y e s t thing i have ever seen!!!
Exactly this is an fj cruiser 😂😂😂😂 update
If only they chucked in the V6 again and twin turbod it. Even single turbo or NA v6 id buy one in a heartbeat. But until then il hang onto my FJ cruisers.
Very disappointing that no V6 diesel was offered. I thought I would be going back to a Prado but not with that power pack.
The rest looks fantastic. Pity.
Have to pay for the 300 to get the v6
Aint that the truth... In Australia they want to be push people into either a GX or the LC300 to get more grunt ...
Its poor marketing and research if they are only going to offer a 4 pot. Look at how popular the V6 prados and FJ cruisers were and still are. The people saying that they failed by not offering diesel in the fj, never drove a petrol one. Instant power on demand no rattling can of bolts and great economy from the dual vvti v6.
There will be definitely no v6 option for the prado, they know it will kill-off the overpriced 300
on the LC 300 go GX OVER THE G SPORT OR SAHARA
Oooh this makes sense
v6
Good point dammit wonder what the price is going to be on the Lexus GX
@@lukewarm2075 over tail is the one most will want so ad $$,$$$ dealer mark up over sticker. cant wait in line resale dealers will have them $100,000 guess
wow it's looks beautiful i also noticed the design is slightly different from the larger land cruiser 300 but it's a very good choice ☺️💖😊
Looks great - and finally an updated Toyota interior that looks the business and that hopefully carries over to the next gen Hilux too.
Yeh but limited range and likely bugger all improvements in tow
Wow am I missing something beyond the interior and info Tain ment
Interior is again bland and boring.
Looks great, glad to see companies making boxy tough looking 4wd's instead of the soccer mum look we've been getting for decades. Not sure about those engine options though.
They are going to make you pay thru the nose for that box😂
@@joeblack1052 I won't be buying one anyway, i just like the looks but i prefer mechanical vehicles before computers and beeps.
Id buy or preorder in a heartbeat if i could get the v6 twin turbo petrol or a v6 hybrid. The lighter vehicle with more power is a winning combination for longevity, economy and cruising. Having an engine basically idling as you cruise at 110kmh means theres less wear and strain on the engine, chucking in a tiny little 4 cylinder turbo diesel under huge boost with life support equipment attached at every corner of it to reduce its emissions and basically force feed its own farts down its throat is stupidity. Yeah Toyota make great kit, but id never go back to a diesel after owning v6 petrol and v8 petrol Toyota engines.
Government ruins everything@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
Prado always seems to not give buyers the engine they want as a design feature
giving this car a V6 would have killed the LC300 that's being sold in the other markets.
That's the point, forcing people to buy a cruiser
That is Japan for you
@@Ashod00 Make it mid size again and it won't compete
@maruiacancercI hope and pray you’re doing and feeling better🙏🏿!
I love the new design, a blend of retro / classic style with modern look.
I can’t imagine Toyota not offering a V6 turbo diesel, when most of its competitors do in their range topping models.
Toyota is gonna do a Toyota and don't care and upsell you to a vehicle that is impossible to get.
It's time for you Australians, not just us Europeans, to learn that engines are getting smaller because of emissions regulations and fuel consumption! This has been with us for over 15 years. Only the f ***ing Americans don't have to.
because Toyota sells the Lexus GX, the Lexus is the range topping equivalent. A v6 LC will compete and eat the sales of the GX
this is the 4 door FJ everybody wanted.
now i know what will replace my own FJ in a few years time.
in terms of capabilities this seems decently qualified. my only gripe is that they didn't give it removable roof panels like a Wrangler or a Bronco.
heck, even an old school sunroof would have been a step up when compared with the FJ.
edit: it does indeed have a classic sunroof.
Fj Cruiser ugly piece of junk,cant see how people and look at one and like it ,and think they are cool driving one
i'm not biting, if you say so @@ClovisPoint
FJ discontinued this year afaik
Can't really compare the FJ to the prado. Let's me honest, the majority of people that buy these prados will be young families looking for a SUV, and can't quite afford or care to drop the coin on a 300. They really won't care if it's got a removable sunroof....
that's what the Fortuner is for.@@dankim3950
i get your point and it's true that a lot of people buy off-road capable vehicles only to keep them on the paved roads. even Jeep buyers do that.
but, just judging by 1) the way this car looks, and 2) its equipment and tech it has, it would be silly to pay for this car and not take it off the paved roads.
why would a soccer mom want to pay for 2 lockable differentials and MTS and still NOT have a third row of seats?
i mean just look at the car does it look like a soccer mom car to you?
So angry, im hanging out for that v6tt petrol. I wonder how much lighter the 250 series is compared to the 300?
Really one of best channel.... Best luck always from Saudi
This looks AWESOME! First thing I've seen to make me reconsider the blue oval since 2016. I don't mind a 4 cylinder in this size either.
As an FJ Cruiser owner, I love it.
Would you say it performs somewhat better than the FJ cruiser on Sand Dunes, Deep Mud, Water Wading, Rock Crawling...etc?. Does it accelerate faster? Does it have better handling? Many questions come to mind as I'm considering on purchasing a new vehicle, either this one or an FJ Cruiser will be my next off-road adventurer as I needed better performance off the beaten track than My currently owned Suzuki Jimny.
Do you prefer the round headlights or square headlights in this new Land Cruiser?
@@basselamjad958 i dont think they were saying they have had both i think they were saying they just like the design of the new one and stuff like that. i have a fj myself and it makes 240hp so im sure the turbo 4 cylinder that U.S. will get will be quicker and their systems are probably better for offroading. Fj's are older veicles but they are bare bones and im sure are easier to modify. both im sure would be great but if you get the landcruiser it will likely have less miles and be way nicer but you might feel bad beating on a brand new vehicle. the fj isnt the best bang for your buck since they have gone so much in price but in my opinion its a great truck and is super fun
@@lukefps2080 thank you 🙏
Fj owner here too
GREAT! BUT please bring back the horizontally-split rear tail-gate, so practical, so convenient, so sensible.
You mean barn doors?
@@iyeshapaull2379 NO. Horizontally split. For example you can open just the top half to load up. Also the lower tail gate is shorter. Easier to open in a confined space
@@mohalim9015prado has never had that
Was keen on this if it had a v6. Since it doesn't don't care about it.
An engine I wouldn't wish upon anyone 😂.
Great video again 👏😄
Another way of putting it is "don't ever off-road" 😅
What's wrong with the engine? My n80 hilux has only had issues with the dpf, egr and timing chain tensioner which is all normal wear and tear items.
@AdmissionGaming I genuinely don't think there is a bad ENGINE out there but some manufacturers have a lot of trouble with bolt on stuff for emissions compliance...
3.2lt P5AT Ranger engine is a prime example too. Good motors, shocking bolt ons
Looks very cool, gives me 60 series vibes with a touch of 76 series in the profile and even a little 100 series rear door style
A little surprised Toyota went this route, it's more FJ Cruiser than conservative Prado
Looks absolutely amazing, can’t wait until it comes to the UK
@CarExpertAus is there any information on the new Fortuner at all? If not when you might expect some info to come through? Thanks
The offspring of FJ Cruiser and Land Rover Defender marriage 😂😂
So my question is how will this affect 4 runner sells also should I get the new 4 runner or the new Prado ?
Very excited to see one in real life, the rectangular headlight version looks great on the outside and l like the dash that has a traditional gauge speedometer, which is easier to glance at to know your speed. Also would love to see HUD. Hope it has the same or better range than the current duel tank version. My theory on why they have mild hybrid diesel is this, since the wheel base is the same as the 300 series, it may have a very similar duel tank setup between the front and back wheels which is smaller than the duel tank capacity of the current Prado, but by having mild hybrid technology this could be to compensate for not having the same capacity tank size by ensuring the same or longer range through better fuel consumption. Also l absolutely hate the plastic shroud that goes from the centre console to floor, that they have placed between the centre console and the middle of the second row seat. This piece of plastic is going to get scuffed and scratched like crazy and is going to look very second hand in a very short period of time. This should have been carpeted Toyota, seriously. Also did they use aluminium panels to reduce weight? Would like see wheels with black and silver machine finished highlights instead of just all blacked or greyed out.
Good question about the aluminium panels. Roof weight is another question I have
The current prado doesn't have a dual tank set up, it only has one tank as the spare wheel is underneath. I know as I have the current version, bought new last year. This new one also has the spare wheel underneath and from the specs I have been able to find the tank is the same 89 litres as the current prado. At least for the diesel anyway.
@Car-crazy In Australia, the current Prado can have from factory the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate or mounted underneath the vehicle. When mounted on the tailgate the vehicle is fitted with an additional fuel tank. So having dual tanks provides a total of 150 litres.
They may as well have brought back the FJ Cruiser. Made on the Prado assembly line, it's the same size, with the 4 liter V6.
Had had my Prado Grande for coming up 20 years. May be time to upgrade as the new model looks really good.
So your current Prado has 1400klm range Do I assume you ain’t going bush??
better have a tyre on the back and dual fuel tanks
Neither... can't rear mount tire due to design and single 110L tank
Unlikely - they went on a lot in the clip about about how they were going back to restart in terms of requirements. But they forgot that every Prado has had long range rtanks. 80, 100, 200, 300 series did too. What were you thinking Toyota!
@@strider88888 I think they want us to buy 70series again
@@cybermatstrikes7557 😄
Big mistake, need a duel 150L tank underneath
Can we put pressure on Toyota Australia and main Toyota corp to provide Australia with the same engine as the American Land Cruiser? Pretty disappointing we are not getting the options.
Some are reporting we won’t get the round headlight option either.
@@oggyoggy1299I like square headlights, with round lights remembers me the FJ Cruiser
The hybrid engines will make it to the models in the future in more markets. America is just getting priority with all the hybrid powertrains because of their weird emission regulations for all the cars produced outside North America.
US not even getting LC300!
That squared off militaristic styling is AWESOME 👍😲
Who the hell wants a hybrid off roader though ?? How will you get special parts for that in outback Australia😩
I do !
I need a low polluting city vehicle that I can also use to go out into the bush to visit isolated rural projects.
You get parts for it the same way you get other parts. What extra service parts does it need, anyway?
@@rallychamp2003 Low polluting ? It only gets about 10% better fuel economy than a standard engine !
If you're worried about pollution don't buy a 4WD !
There are hundreds of extra parts in the hybrid system that a standard car doesn't have.
Hybrids have NEVER been tested in wet, muddy off-road conditions.
The world is a tad bigger than your Outback. Think global, consider others.
@@Afriqueleblanq Toyota sells tens of thousands of those models in Australia, Africa and the Middle East, the three biggest markets.
Reliability is critical. These aren't the typical American SUV that's never driven on dirt in it's life.
Think about where its sold from a global perspective, don't be ignorant.
@@edwardfletcher7790 The Toyota Kluger/ Highlander hybrid gets 40% better fuel economy overall than the non-hybrid. (and 60% better in city driving).
How do you get non-hybrid parts for the new Prado in outback Australia? The extra parts for hybrids are mostly solid state and very few have moving components subject to wear.
Believe it or not, not every new Prado buyer lives and works solely in the bush.
You need to spend more time on UA-cam to see plenty of videos of hybrids being tested in wet, muddy, snowy, and trail conditions.
Come on, the updated 2.8 TD should do ok, especially with mild-hybridization.
And that 2.4 turbo petrol in the US will be good for 9 mpg approximately in real conditions ^^
New shape - good, SDM (aka KDSS) - great! But initially looks like we are only getting the 2.8TD ATM - really disappointing, and I hope that changes. Physical buttons - great. Really would like to have the swing door and tyre on the back and the long range tanks! Also would like an option with no 3rd row. We'll see what happens when we get a bit more info.
Nice review as usual Paul!
i don´t think that´ll change, the reason for those awful tiny engines are emission requierements all around the world, especially us idiotic europeans.
Alot of Diesel cars or at least Diesel options are being discontinued here for the same reason of "Euro 7" emission standard.
And making dedicated better engines for small markets like australia where perhaps there are less awful laws, is certainly not profitable, at least that´s what i think from my limited pov.
It makes no sense, just give us petrols already!!!
2.8 has good fuel efficiency 😅
@@lordchadwickedwardsiii4093 arguably not, because smaller engines tend to use alot more fuel under high load, as is evident by the new Mazda CX-60, it comes with a mild hybrid, turbo charged 3,3L 6Cylinder Diesel and only consumes around 5,5L/100km in actual real world testing. which is alot less fuel than similarily sized SUVs with 2L engines with otherwise similar properties like an Audi Q5 or VW Tuareg, BMW X3 and so forth.
Also, bigger sized engines tend to be stressed less and thus live longer, since they don´t reach their performance and thermal limits as fast and hard as smaller engines.
A good example of this is also the current Gen VW T6/6.1 Bus, which can come with a 200+ HP 2L Turbo Diesel for a big, very heavy vehicle with 4WD and everything, the engine is notorious for failing early here in germany because it´s just always operating at it´s limits.
The older T4 and T5 Models with 2,5L TDIs didn´t have that problem.
@@heinzketchup4558 bro have you ever used the new toyota 2.8 turbo diesel ever? No I did not talk about the micro european diesel engines with bad fuel efficiency.
Hi Paul, on another note, is it possible that we could see a review on the Amarok 2.0 bi 154kw ?
Nice video, Paul. Mixed feelings about the car though. Very much tonky toy feeling. If it was the revived FJ cruiser, it would make a perfect sense. But Prado? mmmm not convinced. Yet.
Agree 100%.
Wish they called it a 5 door FJ Cruiser
Looks good but Toyota makes you upgrade to the 300 series for the V6 diesel.
We need a V6 TT petrol or no deal, looks great however.
like the new updated cockpit!!love the HUD and possible more grunt and quiet engine???But probably long waiting list again lol!!!!!!!
Argggggg why do car manufacturer’s never give you 100%. They bring these cars out with 90% of what you want constantly.!!! I was really hoping for a V6 in this. Now I’m going to consider something else. Having strong towing capability is a must.
You can get a v6 if you buy a 300
It seems the front part cant be replaced with the aftermarket bullbar,seems it stops just below the head lights and not continue just infront of wheel arch
Nice one 👌🏾
Love the design. Also wish they'd given a few more engine options at release. Are you sure the 2.8L TD is the only option for Australia given how far we are from release? I'm hoping there's enough interest from buyers to get the 2.4L hybrid included for Australia at release. I've got an order/spot in the queue regardless as the wait list is likely to build very quickly (like everything else!)
Would rather have a good ole gd than some 2.4
Yeah, i know for certain, I wont buy one with a diesel engine. Diesels for dirty old trucks and farm equipment not for modern vehicles.
Thoroughly agree - if they bring a 2.4L iforce I’ll be in line straight away. Otherwise not sure what I’ll end up with - tundra with an iforce Max?
THEY FINALLY UPDATED the Prado. OMG how many years since the First Generation of the current shape. Looks great. I think this what the Defender should have looked like. Too expensive for me atm. But looking forward to seeing these out and about.
They copied the the Design of the new Defender
What do you mean this is practically a copy of the defender Though not quite as good looking
So, A great inning comes to an end, well played Prado...!
I believe that the Hybrid system combines power from the Engine and the Battery at the wheels' electric motors, so possibly there is more power and torque than a hypothetical V6 TD? (at least for a short while until the battery charges again)
Is 210 mm ground clearance is enough for off Road especially it has almost same length as the 300 series?
paul as you know on new cars when the indicator is on, that side of the headlight turns off. i think when turning this could be a safety hazard for the driver, your thoughts?
the other area that concerns me is the towing capacity (6000 lbs / ~2700kg) I think they have made a mistake not matching 3500 in the main competitors
Even the Sooz Mew Ex does 3500kg
It can tow 3500, I think that is an error, my current prado is rated at 3500kg, with the 2.8 L diesel, so I'm sure the new one will equal that as it will have the same 2.8L diesel.
Why the phuck would you want to pull that much weight around? Buy a bloody truck or build a house. If you cant go camping with less than 2.5 bloody tonnes theres something seriously wrong.
Looks great 😍 gotta expect long waiting lists 😅😪😪 . Hoping one day mazda will have a landcruiser or prado equivalent.
No, Mazda opt for softies only.
Mazda engines already power LC; just be very patient
I was sold until the motor spec, what a fizzer, it needs well over 200kW petrol + Hybrid ,
why hybrid?
@@JackFN_VR64 whilst I love the bush the majority of my driving is in city traffic, so the hybrid would keep the cost down to buy more toys for the bush days
Looks great again let down by engines. I had a 2005 Prodo with V6 4 litre petrol. Also a FJ Cruiser with V6 4 litre petrol great vehicles. If this had that engine i would buy. Unfortunately Toyota are not good at building Diesel engines. 😊
They built the best diesel engines in the world. 1HD FTE runs +1.000.000km saw one that had done 2.000.000km
No they are not good they are the best😂
So glad they made sure to include a volume knob. Disappointing that AUS/NZ seems to be getting the 2.8L TD with the mild hybrid.
Very disappointed they haven’t upped the engine power for such a big car. They need the V6 in it!
Do we know the release date for the Australian version? I ordered my Kakadu in April this year and I believe the current model is only being built until October before they retool for the new model.
I dare say I’ll be getting this new model as the waiting was 14 months when I placed my deposit.
I like it! Finaly something I can change my Jeep in for...
There is a twin turbo petrol V6 version of the Prado 250 series in the form of Lexus GX which is available in certain markets. The V6 is a detuned version of the one on the LC300/LX600. For market segmentation, they kept the higher performing engine on the Lexus version (GX) and put in a turbo 4 banger hybrid on the Toyota version (Land Cruiser Prado).
is the 1GD-FTV engine the HI or standard?
Love the look of it. 👍🏼
I would have said the mirrors and round headlights were more similar to the FJ Cruiser Toyota made around 2011.
I agree bro. Disappointing to hear that Paul made reference to headlights copied from the defender 🤬
This may be on my shopping list, might be my first Land cruiser
About all its good for
You said it
shopping!!!
Fuel and tow and low spec engine
Hmmm
@@grantgray8688 I have a Hilux with the same engine for 7 years now. Definitely the engine will need more grunt, the highest I have towed is about 2 ton, fuel has not been an issue for me more or less the same to my 2022 2.0 Tiguan. Anyway, if I need to go shopping or hop somewhere very fast, I would probably hop in the Tiguan lol
Does only the top of the range get the off-road toys? I seem to recall entry levels models miss out in the current range and you can't even tick those boxes?
It looks fantastic! But imagine this with a V6 diesel, and long range subtank with the spare wheel on the back.
Great review, when you described the round head lights as the land rover head lights, I think you missed the connection to the 60 series round head lights and the square as 80 series head lights. I think Toyota have gone down the modern retro path with this two, so easy to see especially the with the 2 tone paint.
Do current model prado still have dpf issues?
I'd say we will get it in Europe badged as landcruiser. It will be interesting to see what drivetrains will be available. The 3 & 5 door commercial models in europe are real work horses with farmers and tradies
Prado has always been a Landcruiser. A LC Prado
Had 4 Prados in the past, glad I’ve moved to Everest after hearing the engine choices
G'day Paul.honestly speaking am Loving the 2024 Prado.
Thanks Paul!
Can’t wait for the new Fortuner to be based on the TNGA-F platform now, all this while the Fortuner has been always ignored in the Aussie market considering the Prado was always a better option. Eagerly waiting for the 165kw and 550Nm with mild-hybrid tech Fortuner…
wait is that platform similar to the land cruiser 300 (tnga-f) isn't that
@@aimanfitri0iv not similar mate, exactly same. Every Body On Frame Toyota will be based on the TNGA-F starting with the Tundra and LC300, it’s cheaper for the company to do this rather than manage more than 2 platforms. Like the current IMV platform of the Hilux and Fortuner will be scrapped.
So everything in between from the Hilux/Fortuner to the Lexus LX, will be based on the same TNGA-F platform.
@@sanchaynarain3532I actually don’t think we’ll get a new fortuner. Too similar to Prado now. The only difference before was the different platform and larger size of Prado. This looks like it’s more compact than the old Prado - so I doubt we’ll get a fortuner - especially given how poorly it sold here
@@tim9241This is bigger than the old Prado actually. It has the same wheelbase as the LC300, just a little more narrow width and slightly shorter overall length
What is the fuel consumption on the hybrid version
Missed an opportunity to put the Iforce max hybrid from the Toyota sequoia in the US. Would’ve ticked a lot of boxes. Power, touring range, towing… along with the styling of the new prado! Wouldve sold like hotcakes!
I’m currently in a 2021 fortuner, I go through cars on lease every 3 years. I’d order one of these with a nice petrol engine, I think the diesel only Australia market is coming to an end.
I’m speechless the best thing about this is you doing it and the green circles
I really hate the look but as usual a very high quality edit and well put together but omg it’s ugly
Great how they are being back cool colours
Defender style lights? Ever heard of a 60 series?
I love my FJ Cruiser, but, I am psyching up to let her go to achieve this new Prado. I would not purchase a current Prado, as I am more in to the Defender / utilitarian look. Really looking forward to seeing it in Australia. Interesting the lack of V6 option. But look at the success of the FJ Cruiser with the 4.0 litre petrol engine. Keep up the great work with your fantastic reviews.
Same here. I'd sell my FJ tomorrow if this Prado had come out with a V6TT
I have a 2023 fj and I am thinking of selling it for the new Prado but the 4-cylinder engine is making me hesitate
To be honest, I dont mind the current Prado at all. It was the 2.8l engine that let it down because it did not have enough grunt for a car that large and that heavy and offroad towing focussed. The current Prado with a 3.3 V6 diesel from the big daay landcruiser would have been perfect
I think no way toyota gonna deal with 3.3 v6 diesel because its gonna kill the lc300 for sure
Yep it’s bugger. All improvement
Fuel
Tow
Engine
Fail fail
Fail
I have the current Prado 2.8 D and find it has plenty of grunt. Not sure what people are expecting from it, but it will cruise for mile after mile on the motorway in top gear even up steep hills that we have here totally effortlessly. Very good for over taking quickly too. The engine is a well proven reliable power plant, so I don't think Toyota will change it, as it will just add to the cost of the car to develop a new engine. Also if they put a bigger engine in it, then it will affect the land cruiser and lexus sales.
@@shizenjapanif yours is the newer 500Nm version then maybe, but the prior ones were fairly gutless.
@@JasonISF Yes it is. Bought it brand new last year
So this version is coming to Australia as the Prado or will our prado look different?
Looks insanely good. Just wish we got the beefed up engine!!!
Relly disappointed that we don't get the 2.4 turbo hybrid, I really hope the new Hilux will have the 2.4 turbo hybrid
I think they were wrong to give it 7 seats and they should be optional extras rather than standard, this would have made the fortuner, prado fit in the middle of the market and left the bigger land cruiser to be the upper to top of the market and really catered to everyone, and also hoovering up the landrover enthusiasts who were left high and dry when landrover decided to shaft them with the new discovery and defender.
M in love with this 250 series ❤❤❤...as student i can only do manifestation
Fantastic looking vehicle. Maybe even timeless, particularly the 'defender design'.
Hey Paul don’t like how there is no bonnet gase struts to hold the aluminium bonnet up, they’ve reverted back to the good old steel rod to hold that aluminium bonnet. Perhaps this only affects the US models? Yeah nah bit of a head scratcher?
Apart from the X5 are there any SUVs with a split tailgate?
They bonded out on the Land Cruiser, but this looks great !
I love the look of the prado. Shame it’s not the V6.
It looks like a modernised old school,,,
Lets bring the TJM and ARB party to it! i want to see it fully loaded!
I love my FJ, but i could be tempted by this. The FJ has over 220k on it and the 4.0V6 is still smooth, powerful, but not that efficient. I don't know if it would fit in the garage though.
Yipeeeeeee!!!! I was just about to buy a Grenadier because of a lack of options. I'll buy the Prado in a jiffy
Looks stunning
Have a look at some of the reports on the V6 diesel engine issues, might explain why no V6 currently. Mild hybrid to fill the gap until they redesign it, perhaps?
Hi Paul, when do you expect to have the new Prado here to review?
From what I have seen so far, they are a good-looking unit, and the hint of a long-range tank appeals.
What’s the Power to weight ratio of new Prado?
Big disappoint with engines. Was hoping for the 2.4 hybrid or a V6 petrol
V6 petrol is absolutely impossible as it would impact the sales of LC300. But the 2.4T hybrid is possible once we adopt Euro 6 emission standard and enforce tough fuel efficiency on new vehicles in the coming years.
Classic, the new gx from Lexus is the same vehicle that comes with a V6 turbo capable of 350hp. Clearly don’t want to offer it in the Toyota equivalent. Shame
That said the 2.4 turbo petrol hybrid in the US ( same vehicle but called confusingly to us the land cruiser ) had 326hp
The V6 got discontinued in the prado years ago, why would the bring it back?
@@Mark-jz5ye cause it was a fantastic engine. Had 3 of them. Faultless over 15 years plus
Wrong, in the EU it only comes with the 2.8 diesel and here we have even stricter Euro 7 and the strictest fleet averages in the world. The 4x4 hybrids don't save fuel. It's just a 330 hp petrol guzzler. The diesel is the pragmatic option. The petrol hybrid will also guzzle fuel when towing anything, the diesel is the sensible option. Also no 5-10k battery replacement after 10 or more years.
The block lamp version looks more beautiful and sportier than LC 300 GR S
I can confirm split tailgate with flip up back window this was shown TFL USA lunch vid👍
Really disappointed with the stats on the motor, surely they could have made some improvement, which we know is available 165kw / 550nm.
Looks good
Like the design but 100k and no V6 yeah nah.
Love the look of the base model. Hopefully the tyre goes on the back. Engine, hopefully they update it midlife. Price?
looks great but so many new cars that have been staples for Australian families for decades are now becoming out of reach for the regular aussie due to price which is disappointing
What's up with the Camry wheels?
Can you get them with a tyre on the back