New details since publishing! Confirmed that Australia will launch this new Prado design with the 48-volt mild hybrid 2.8 diesel with 150kW/500Nm. Release date mid-2024. Hopefully we get the proper hybrid later…
Hey Tom, I expect that you can't answer this one but, if the current/outgoing 2.8 diesel develops circa 145kW alone, why does the new 48-volt mild hybrid 2.8 diesel only develop 150kW/500Nm? is this a typo? Am I missing something? I would have thought that the addition of a hybrid motor would only add to the HP output?
@@craigfism This isn't a "hybrid" in the Toyota sense, it's a mild hybrid -- badging it as a hybrid is more of a marketing term. This is why Toyota is rumoured to be calling this system -- on the Hilux at least -- a "Kinetic Assist System" in the future. The system cannot exclusively propel the car on electric power, unlike the hybrids in Camrys and such, in fact only acting as a generator for a battery which powers the car's systems.
Im happy that they sticking with 2.8, having a v6 anything in a prado is kinda stupid. Maintenance access is just crap with v6. I4 is definitely much better suited engine. Let the ranger and everest do that nonsense for their hype marketing.
Look, I can see that idea of round headlights might be liked by some, but I really think that this is a step back in time and an attempt to win the hearts of the FJ cruiser faithful in the US - God knows the yanks aren't the best at styling cues (remember the Ford Taurus?). The Prado, IMO, needs to appeal to two sectors; the young funky ppl (who probably can't afford $80k in the first place) and those in the 40+ age group, who are well on their way to owning their home and have the tastes that require a bit more refinement in a vehicle. I'm 55 and TBH, I will definitely miss the big chrome vertical grille that is synonymous with the badge. I do like the triple headlight design. However, the car does need a little more chrome for $80k plus... It seems manufacturers are upping the price but dropping the inclusions somewhat. Just thoughts
I think, it looks more like an FJ land cruiser than the prado, the Prado kind of went into the urban look over the years and this don't look like something you would see in the suburbs
I'm not sure the outgoing Prado looks especially suburb-friendly. Rounded, for sure, but it's still pretty massive in the inner city. If it's going to be massive, might as well make it look cool at the same time.
I shudder to think what the waiting time would be like after the release date. Also watching the ABD channel's walk around and I hope they don't change too much once it gets here. The retro base look is definitely nice. Wondering if they will stop any other models after this release...
Based on Toyota Australia’s belated press release today, my guess that at least one grade will get the retro styling looks right. The images Toyota Australia published show a very similar front end.
Thanks Tom great reveal. I called Toyota (Perth based) and current wait times for current Prado orders are minimum 24month wait.. So not sure if we'll be seeing these guys around anytime soon.
Toyota will have to start cancelling those orders soon - I highly doubt it will want to be delivering 2 generations of Prado at the one time in Australia. I think it’s more likely that Aussies at the back of the queue for the outgoing shape will be offered the chance to convert their order to the new gen.
@@chasingcars Yes correct Tom, I asked about this and the salesmen wasn't really sure if the current orders would automatically provide them the new gen or provide the current but one thing is for sure if that the wait times on the current are that long then I would think that would also apply to the new gen, hoping I'm wrong though these look quite good.
Finally, Toyota understands why the old J40 is so popular even though production ceased some 40 years ago and carried over the distinctive design features to the new Land Cruiser. So we have, for example, the rectangular grill with the text Toyota in the middle. The body has been made slimmer and lower, which are also design features carried over from the J40. This could be a big seller, a J40 with modern equipment 👍
I'm here in the US and I love this new land cruiser and the Lexus GX . I will definitely not give up my 2018 Toyota Tacoma double cab long bed but I am seriously thinking about buying the Land cruiser or GX for my wife. Thank you 👍
The last gen Prado pre facelift was rock bottom for Toyota design. They unsuccessfully tried to evolve the previous shape and showed a complete lack of creativity. I think the Bronco & Defender have forced Toyota’s hand into trying a bit harder this generation. Glad to see it.
Certainly looks great, price is steep but until we get published amounts it will be unknown. Part of me is hoping the next hilux could include some design ques from this prado. Fingers crossed.
I think Toyota is doing a good job blending tech and physical controls and I think design should grew on me... For the the tires looks bit skinny... Other than than the car looks really tempting... which is a good sign. I really hope they will offer a strong petrol option and a Diesel option.
150kW mild hybrid diesel confirmed (hmm), no confirmation of the petrol for Australia yet. Fingers crossed. Seems like a missed opportunity to launch the new gen with the old engine…
Looks great!!!! I am ( would be) already sold ( if i had the buckeries$$) they wont be 50K ish, they be 70s i bet?- the US review says lower spec models at $50 something Ks- there be a bit of an already made market here in Aus. If people are lining up ( and waiting) for an XLT ranger at around 70k, then toyota knows what they can ask here!- what a great lookn 4bee!
@@chasingcars The US don't do caravans as much as here, so not an issue for them I guess. But what happens when Toyota Australia ditch the diesel for the hybrid in, say, 2025 or 2026? Everyone will have to go back to smaller caravans I suppose! 😂
Do you guys notice how the design language of cars these days is kinda like going back to the 80s with straight lines and sharp angles instead of the gaudy crap with all the distasteful curves and whatnots that we've been getting since the early 2000s? I really like where the industry is going, except for the way they jack prices up like there's no tomorrow.
Toyota having 3 models on 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser \ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are First Edition and 1958, Land Cruiser. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 already in the US is Lexus LX 600 in Toyota's eyes. The Toyota FJ70 in North America in Canada but, not in the US. The round head lights on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser \ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is 1958 trim. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser having mixed reaction w \ the I4 hybrid on YT because one halves love the I4 hybrid but, another halves hated the I4 hybrid.
I wonder how it will be priced against the 300 series here in Aus.... very pumped about this, it will be my next rig... excited to see how it would look with some cool aftermarket mods, lift, bigger wheels... bulbar, etc.... cant't wait :-)
This new Prado range looks more off-road styled. I don’t think this would appeal to the Mum’s anymore - and there are a lot of Mum’s who drive Prado’s.
Interesting to see the US journos walk through of the landcruiser. In the cargo area Toyota has left the cupholders and USB ports for the third row even though a third row is unavailable for it in the USA. This would seem to suggest the interiors will be pretty much the same in all markets. I think the hybrid battery takes up space that would be used for the 3rd row. The base 1958 version looks like what you would expect in a prado GX with the cloth trim and hard plastics.
So where’s the spare and what’s the fuel capacity Also interested to understand if this will be class leading in tow. As currently touched up by Isuzu and Ranger and and!! I am interested in the best tow version and fuel range Hopefully not too focused on the asphalt USA market where there’s more fuelling options than travelling to the Red Ctr Toyota Tuff I hope Not Toyota Soft
Underslung spare at present, which means no long range fuel tank in this spec - but maybe Toyota Australia will do a tailgate spare mount and a long range tank as an option
I’m sure there will be more than a year of waiting time to get the new Prado because of High demand low supply , this is the only issue for Toyota in Australia.
Yep. Took me 18 months to get the current Prado. And we usually see the US being supplied more generously than Aus. They have Ioniq 5 sitting on their lots awaiting buyers whereas we go into a limited numbers queue and wait.
Our vehicles will be styled a little differently compared to the US vehicles. The US spec toyotas will be built there. The US will only be all petrol, & petrol hybrid. Australia will only be All diesel including a Diesel hybrid. A petrol hybrid is a remote possibility for Aust but i've been told its possibly not likely. There will be differences in Connectivity with some features available in the US unlikely to be available in Australia. Mainly an updated version of the Toyota Connect system with remote start, digital key, SOS, OTA updates for diagnostics , mapping etc . Australia may not see all of the features of the US vehicles .
There goes the overland potential, to some extent. The 150 litre fuel tanks have disappeared. Mounting a rear bar for a spare wheel or Jerry can looks problematic.
Nice review. Some welcome additions and we have been waiting since the 90 series for some of them! For tourers its lost the door, and no spare tyre off the door anymore and its likely the long range tanks have gone because of that! All those things will cost people who want to tour more. The 4WD offroad touring niche is not met to the same standard anymore. Most families can;t afford an Everest or LC300 with the mods. Why do they only want to cater to people using cars like an SUV to pick up the kids sport team! Crap choice of engines too. Nothing to compete with Everest V6. Why not put the straight 6 diesel that Toyota developed with Mazda. That would be a superior choice. The GX is between 140 - 165k on the road which looks what you have to spend to get some decent power. Also likely to be another 15k up to 85k for entry. So I guess it you really want off road function buy a Kakadu 150 series while you can....
In my humble opinion I don’t like it I hoped it was a FJ cruiser but not a Prado last generation prados was way cooler in my opinion and now seeing this only makes me think if preordering one on the dealer was a good idea I might just get instead the LC300 it looks way better and has more space
@@oggyoggy1299 that’s true and sorry I didn’t meant to put preorder is more of a reservation so when they are available I’ll be the first in line to get it I might just do that thanks
No, I was already in possession of the information. Why would I wait until the vehicle is released to show you the genuine product, the genuine interior, the genuine dimensions… the jury was out on whether Australia would get the i-Force Max at launch. We now know we won't, but that shouldn't mean I don't disclose the technical information about the petrol hybrid. Knowledge is power. I don't intend to starve our audience of it until I can physically drive the car in 12 months' time.
@@christurner68 Then why did you watch it? He gave us what he knows - what anyone knows at this point (besides Toyota themselves). Your comment is rude and unnecessary.
@@bencodykirk well if I didn’t what it I wouldn’t be able to form an opinion and comment would I. Just another guy looking to get views without the real facts.
Ford would laugh and be relieved if Toyota doesn’t put the V6 diesel in the Prado. That means anyone that tows will go go for the Everest. That would be disappointing.
The video is good quality on the vehicle. The outer looks like a throw together made from 2 house brick. They have removed the sliding rear seats and the second row leg distance is dramatically reduced. Towing 2700kg is joke. Was there any mention of reduced weight with alum panels like the 300 series? Seems Toyota copied the Tank 300. They should call this the FJ as it does sort of resemble an upgraded old FJ. Be interested to see the GCM & GVM spec. I’ll stay with current version from what I’ve seen so far.😢
I do like the looks. Retro Defender vibe. The engines are a disappointment in that the diesel is a carry over. I guess no stepping on big brother’s 300 toes then, at least engine wise.
Please, let us say NA-spec model or specification for North America. Or NAS Land Cruiser. That's because North America or Anglo-America also includes Canada. Professional journalists use term North America: it's just more correct. There are identical specs for vehicles for Canada and America markets in 90% of cases.
I prefer the old design, but is this new Prada built in the lexus plant in Japan. ? You just lose interest when it's not built in Japan. It just defeats the purpose of it being Japanese when it not honestly. ?
A 4cyl will always be inferior to a 6 and 8. This is just Toyotas way of cutting costs and developing their cheapening out. It also looks cheap, really cheap. It’s a far cry from the LC300. Even the 4Runner looks better and more expensive. Attracting younger buyers?? How many young aussies aged 30-35 can afford an 80-100k dollar car? Interesting..
Well, the phrase I used was ‘slightly younger’ meaning middle aged. I didn’t say anything about 30-35 year olds. But to your point - plenty of people that age are indeed spending nearly $100K on cars, especially top end utes…
@@BeardedBavarianBiker and even still 4 cylinders will always be inferior to a 6 and an 8 because of the lack of smoothness and refinement on the engine.
Personally, I feel that a "true" Land Cruiser is a vehicle that the Toyota Motor Company has put a little plastic badge on it that says "Land Cruiser". How funny would it be if they put one on a RAV4? "Land Cruiser Jr." maybe? 😂
Why city dwellers and mall crawlers buy such old school SUVs? They dont drive as good and have horrible sound insulations. I happened to drive fortuner once, how bad and stuff the suspension is ! Just buy a used GLE or an x5?
Disgusting? Really? Retro-styling isn't for everyone (I'm not generally a fan) but I think this is styled pretty well. I do prefer the rectangular headlights though (never been a round headlight fan).
Mmm I would be interested in the 260kw or there abouts with 600nm torque. I hope Toyota dose to do the usual: Restrict it way down to 150kw! I won't even visit a showroom if that is the case.
New details since publishing! Confirmed that Australia will launch this new Prado design with the 48-volt mild hybrid 2.8 diesel with 150kW/500Nm. Release date mid-2024. Hopefully we get the proper hybrid later…
Hey Tom, I expect that you can't answer this one but, if the current/outgoing 2.8 diesel develops circa 145kW alone, why does the new 48-volt mild hybrid 2.8 diesel only develop 150kW/500Nm? is this a typo? Am I missing something? I would have thought that the addition of a hybrid motor would only add to the HP output?
@@craigfism I suspect the mild hybrid is more for fuel economy than for power
@@craigfism This isn't a "hybrid" in the Toyota sense, it's a mild hybrid -- badging it as a hybrid is more of a marketing term. This is why Toyota is rumoured to be calling this system -- on the Hilux at least -- a "Kinetic Assist System" in the future.
The system cannot exclusively propel the car on electric power, unlike the hybrids in Camrys and such, in fact only acting as a generator for a battery which powers the car's systems.
Im happy that they sticking with 2.8, having a v6 anything in a prado is kinda stupid. Maintenance access is just crap with v6. I4 is definitely much better suited engine. Let the ranger and everest do that nonsense for their hype marketing.
Do you want to see the retro front end on the next Prado?
Yes, absolutely. Round headlights with retro front end is a winner.
It's a retro 60 up front, and 80 in the back
Look, I can see that idea of round headlights might be liked by some, but I really think that this is a step back in time and an attempt to win the hearts of the FJ cruiser faithful in the US - God knows the yanks aren't the best at styling cues (remember the Ford Taurus?). The Prado, IMO, needs to appeal to two sectors; the young funky ppl (who probably can't afford $80k in the first place) and those in the 40+ age group, who are well on their way to owning their home and have the tastes that require a bit more refinement in a vehicle. I'm 55 and TBH, I will definitely miss the big chrome vertical grille that is synonymous with the badge. I do like the triple headlight design. However, the car does need a little more chrome for $80k plus...
It seems manufacturers are upping the price but dropping the inclusions somewhat.
Just thoughts
YES
Kinda fills the gap of the FJ at the same time..
This is the FJ cruiser upgrade I have been waiting for most FJ owners will see this as the FJ upgrade we never got, very exciting.
Yep it’d be a nice move from an FJ
Round headlights make it look like Bronco Pro Max
Bronco 14 Pro Max
I think, it looks more like an FJ land cruiser than the prado, the Prado kind of went into the urban look over the years and this don't look like something you would see in the suburbs
I'm not sure the outgoing Prado looks especially suburb-friendly. Rounded, for sure, but it's still pretty massive in the inner city. If it's going to be massive, might as well make it look cool at the same time.
Great review but surprised no mention of styling cues inspired by the FJ cruiser! You can see so much of the DNA here.
I shudder to think what the waiting time would be like after the release date. Also watching the ABD channel's walk around and I hope they don't change too much once it gets here. The retro base look is definitely nice. Wondering if they will stop any other models after this release...
Based on Toyota Australia’s belated press release today, my guess that at least one grade will get the retro styling looks right. The images Toyota Australia published show a very similar front end.
Thanks Tom great reveal. I called Toyota (Perth based) and current wait times for current Prado orders are minimum 24month wait.. So not sure if we'll be seeing these guys around anytime soon.
Toyota will have to start cancelling those orders soon - I highly doubt it will want to be delivering 2 generations of Prado at the one time in Australia. I think it’s more likely that Aussies at the back of the queue for the outgoing shape will be offered the chance to convert their order to the new gen.
@@chasingcars Yes correct Tom, I asked about this and the salesmen wasn't really sure if the current orders would automatically provide them the new gen or provide the current but one thing is for sure if that the wait times on the current are that long then I would think that would also apply to the new gen, hoping I'm wrong though these look quite good.
@@ron_zrl what is the real problem here? Why is there still a 24 month delay on cars? Surely Toyota have fixed what covid created?
@@craigfism not really sure tbh that's the info given to me. Who know it might be different for the new gen
24month wait? WTF!!
Finally, Toyota understands why the old J40 is so popular even though production ceased some 40 years ago and carried over the distinctive design features to the new Land Cruiser.
So we have, for example, the rectangular grill with the text Toyota in the middle. The body has been made slimmer and lower, which are also design features carried over from the J40.
This could be a big seller, a J40 with modern equipment 👍
I'm here in the US and I love this new land cruiser and the Lexus GX . I will definitely not give up my 2018 Toyota Tacoma double cab long bed but I am seriously thinking about buying the Land cruiser or GX for my wife. Thank you 👍
Yeah, I'll be honest, the styling is growing on me as I watch this video.
The last gen Prado pre facelift was rock bottom for Toyota design. They unsuccessfully tried to evolve the previous shape and showed a complete lack of creativity.
I think the Bronco & Defender have forced Toyota’s hand into trying a bit harder this generation. Glad to see it.
True
Hyundai Santa Fe going in the same retro style direction, very bold but cool!
I totally agree!
Hey Tom
Will there be a 7seater option in Australia ? as I see in US version there will be only 5 seat version.
There will be a 7 seat configuration for Australia
Certainly looks great, price is steep but until we get published amounts it will be unknown.
Part of me is hoping the next hilux could include some design ques from this prado. Fingers crossed.
Will be very interesting to see what Toyota does on price, because the outgoing Prado has remained half-reasonable
I have an FJ Cruiser and the new Prado is likely my next fourbie!
Awesome car. I wish this comes to Australia.
Comprehensive review respect
looks stunning.
Best Toyota in decades
V6 TWIN TURBO is coming ?
The new design looks so solid, and it's really NICE.
There almost certainly won’t be a V6 - to protect the Lexus GX
2.4 turbo hybrid ？ might be arriving here in 2025？
That would be good and I do expect it will come to Australia eventually
And yes they have the kdss system but in a button near the diff lock named SDM, the new Kdss system is manually operated by the driver...
Cool, good to know.
I think Toyota is doing a good job blending tech and physical controls and I think design should grew on me... For the the tires looks bit skinny... Other than than the car looks really tempting... which is a good sign. I really hope they will offer a strong petrol option and a Diesel option.
150kW mild hybrid diesel confirmed (hmm), no confirmation of the petrol for Australia yet. Fingers crossed. Seems like a missed opportunity to launch the new gen with the old engine…
@@chasingcars 100% agreed.
Looks great!!!! I am ( would be) already sold ( if i had the buckeries$$) they wont be 50K ish, they be 70s i bet?- the US review says lower spec models at $50 something Ks- there be a bit of an already made market here in Aus. If people are lining up ( and waiting) for an XLT ranger at around 70k, then toyota knows what they can ask here!- what a great lookn 4bee!
How big is the fuel tank?
5 seats only? Or have 7 seats available in Australia?
7 in Australia
We are tired of Diesel DPF issues on Toyota, People will not buy any diesel prados just petrol or petrol hybrids
I do think there's demand there for a petrol, or the petrol hybrid, but I still think the diesel will sell
Reminds me of a bigger FJ Cruiser. Looks great but not for me, I'd leave this more to the adventurous crowd of drivers.
And the FJ Cruiser was the last one in the series that I really loved (aesthetically)
Looks like the “round headlight” version isn’t coming here. Noooo!!!! That’ll be a conversion people will do locally 😊
That would be sad! But yeah, expect to see aftermarket kits!
Cant beat the 79 series
Does the stock front end look matter in Oz? The majority will have a Roo Bar fitted from new
Don’t know about the majority, but certainly a good share get a bar yes
@@chasingcars - maybe where I live, where roos are a bigger hazard than pedestrians 😇
Sign me up.... I just hope it has decent towing as I am look for something around the 3000kg for our caravan
I think the diesel will still retain >3000kg towing capacity, but the turbo petrol hybrid is 2700kg in America.
@@chasingcars The US don't do caravans as much as here, so not an issue for them I guess. But what happens when Toyota Australia ditch the diesel for the hybrid in, say, 2025 or 2026? Everyone will have to go back to smaller caravans I suppose! 😂
the communities this vehicle will birth is going to be hilarious lol
Do you guys notice how the design language of cars these days is kinda like going back to the 80s with straight lines and sharp angles instead of the gaudy crap with all the distasteful curves and whatnots that we've been getting since the early 2000s? I really like where the industry is going, except for the way they jack prices up like there's no tomorrow.
Everyone is sick to death of the oval shape.
I actually really like the looks of it. Hopefully multiple engine options available here is Oz.
Toyota having 3 models on 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser \ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado are First Edition and 1958, Land Cruiser. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 already in the US is Lexus LX 600 in Toyota's eyes. The Toyota FJ70 in North America in Canada but, not in the US. The round head lights on the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser \ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is 1958 trim. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser having mixed reaction w \ the I4 hybrid on YT because one halves love the I4 hybrid but, another halves hated the I4 hybrid.
Any news about a swb version
Not likely I reckon
I wonder how it will be priced against the 300 series here in Aus.... very pumped about this, it will be my next rig... excited to see how it would look with some cool aftermarket mods, lift, bigger wheels... bulbar, etc.... cant't wait :-)
This new Prado range looks more off-road styled. I don’t think this would appeal to the Mum’s anymore - and there are a lot of Mum’s who drive Prado’s.
Interesting to see the US journos walk through of the landcruiser. In the cargo area Toyota has left the cupholders and USB ports for the third row even though a third row is unavailable for it in the USA.
This would seem to suggest the interiors will be pretty much the same in all markets.
I think the hybrid battery takes up space that would be used for the 3rd row.
The base 1958 version looks like what you would expect in a prado GX with the cloth trim and hard plastics.
They need to otter it with Hybrid petrol engine or kind of pointless having a brand new model with just the older engine available
The digital fuel gauge on the left side of the instrument display looks like it came from a Ford Ranger/Everest.
Why do I feel like this isn't a prado at all... gives off Landrover defender vibes.
Great take Tom. Pretty fired up as a Gen Z tbh what about you?
I like it.
So where’s the spare and what’s the fuel capacity
Also interested to understand if this will be class leading in tow. As currently touched up by Isuzu and Ranger and and!! I am interested in the best tow version and fuel range
Hopefully not too focused on the asphalt USA market where there’s more fuelling options than travelling
to the Red Ctr
Toyota Tuff I hope
Not Toyota Soft
Underslung spare at present, which means no long range fuel tank in this spec - but maybe Toyota Australia will do a tailgate spare mount and a long range tank as an option
I’m sure there will be more than a year of waiting time to get the new Prado because of High demand low supply , this is the only issue for Toyota in Australia.
You might well be right
Yep. Took me 18 months to get the current Prado.
And we usually see the US being supplied more generously than Aus. They have Ioniq 5 sitting on their lots awaiting buyers whereas we go into a limited numbers queue and wait.
no lumber support?
I think it will have lumbar at least on the electric seats
It looks cool.
A lot better than the Bland shitty looking Prado and cruisers we have currently.
The best part is we get a V6 TWIN TURBO PETROL ENGINE Woo hoo 😊
Our vehicles will be styled a little differently compared to the US vehicles. The US spec toyotas will be built there. The US will only be all petrol, & petrol hybrid. Australia will only be All diesel including a Diesel hybrid. A petrol hybrid is a remote possibility for Aust but i've been told its possibly not likely. There will be differences in Connectivity with some features available in the US unlikely to be available in Australia. Mainly an updated version of the Toyota Connect system with remote start, digital key, SOS, OTA updates for diagnostics , mapping etc . Australia may not see all of the features of the US vehicles .
There goes the overland potential, to some extent.
The 150 litre fuel tanks have disappeared.
Mounting a rear bar for a spare wheel or Jerry can looks problematic.
Maybe Toyota Australia will surprise us with a long range solution for our market
Nice review.
Some welcome additions and we have been waiting since the 90 series for some of them!
For tourers its lost the door, and no spare tyre off the door anymore and its likely the long range tanks have gone because of that! All those things will cost people who want to tour more. The 4WD offroad touring niche is not met to the same standard anymore. Most families can;t afford an Everest or LC300 with the mods. Why do they only want to cater to people using cars like an SUV to pick up the kids sport team!
Crap choice of engines too. Nothing to compete with Everest V6. Why not put the straight 6 diesel that Toyota developed with Mazda. That would be a superior choice.
The GX is between 140 - 165k on the road which looks what you have to spend to get some decent power.
Also likely to be another 15k up to 85k for entry. So I guess it you really want off road function buy a Kakadu 150 series while you can....
Whiffs of the discontinued FJ as well (which is a great thing).
Agreed, it correctly references the FJ in my opinion
You’re wrong about all we get is the retro Front end in the us we get both the retro front end will be the base model in the US !!!
If that wasn't clear, that is what I meant…the US gets two front ends, we'll see about Australia
In my humble opinion I don’t like it I hoped it was a FJ cruiser but not a Prado last generation prados was way cooler in my opinion and now seeing this only makes me think if preordering one on the dealer was a good idea I might just get instead the LC300 it looks way better and has more space
Sounds like the 300 might be a better fit for you then.
Take it and sell it. Like the 300 you’ll be able to make $20k in flipping it.
@@oggyoggy1299 that’s true and sorry I didn’t meant to put preorder is more of a reservation so when they are available I’ll be the first in line to get it I might just do that thanks
I think you released this too early just to get views. You don’t know anything about the new Prado, you should wait until it is released.
No, I was already in possession of the information. Why would I wait until the vehicle is released to show you the genuine product, the genuine interior, the genuine dimensions… the jury was out on whether Australia would get the i-Force Max at launch. We now know we won't, but that shouldn't mean I don't disclose the technical information about the petrol hybrid. Knowledge is power. I don't intend to starve our audience of it until I can physically drive the car in 12 months' time.
@@chasingcars better of starving than get fed the wrong information 👍
What do you think I got wrong? Let's talk it through.
@@christurner68 Then why did you watch it? He gave us what he knows - what anyone knows at this point (besides Toyota themselves). Your comment is rude and unnecessary.
@@bencodykirk well if I didn’t what it I wouldn’t be able to form an opinion and comment would I. Just another guy looking to get views without the real facts.
Ford would laugh and be relieved if Toyota doesn’t put the V6 diesel in the Prado. That means anyone that tows will go go for the Everest. That would be disappointing.
The only Toyota badge I can see are in the centre of wheel and only letters on the body.
Ok fair enough that’s technically right
@@chasingcars but for sure we are not getting tailgate spare wheel back on this model and smaller fuel tank.
That would be part of the "retro" styling. T O Y O T A was their previous "logo".
@@bencodykirk Indeed, I had 1990 Corolla sedan and it also had letters only.
@@muhammadbaqir7472 Yeah, it would have been soon after that they created the new logo.
Just show off, not enough power for off road. Need V6 engine for prado and 150kw is too low.😢
Hello FJCruiser.
FJ Cruiser reborn in Prado
That kind of vibe for sure
The video is good quality on the vehicle.
The outer looks like a throw together made from 2 house brick.
They have removed the sliding rear seats and the second row leg distance is dramatically reduced. Towing 2700kg is joke.
Was there any mention of reduced weight with alum panels like the 300 series?
Seems Toyota copied the Tank 300. They should call this the FJ as it does sort of resemble an upgraded old FJ.
Be interested to see the GCM & GVM spec. I’ll stay with current version from what I’ve seen so far.😢
Keeping my 92.
I do like the looks. Retro Defender vibe. The engines are a disappointment in that the diesel is a carry over. I guess no stepping on big brother’s 300 toes then, at least engine wise.
Shame Toyota Australia couldn’t at least lock in the turbo petrol hybrid for launch.
I would personally like it better if they don’t call it a Prado.
Looks like an extended FJ cruiser.
Looks like a Discovery slept with a 1999 Pajero
Give me a real Hybrid........
Please, let us say NA-spec model or specification for North America. Or NAS Land Cruiser. That's because North America or Anglo-America also includes Canada. Professional journalists use term North America: it's just more correct. There are identical specs for vehicles for Canada and America markets in 90% of cases.
I'm quite happy with using US and America/American interchangeably here; it's entirely obvious what was meant.
Did Toyota just kidnap industrial designers from the Range rover Defender and rebadge it?
This is the new prado, most fools are thinking this the new land cruiser 300/200 series 😅
Huh!? Definitely the Prado
I haven't seen anyone think this is the new 200/300 series 🤔
Oficially it is called LC 250
@@bencodykirk most Americans think it's the replacement of the lc 300 series but actually its the Prado, named l Cruiser 250
FJ cruiser lookalike.
I think that’s kind of the point though
@@chasingcars Strange how retro looks modern and the "modern" shape of the current model looks old.
All you mentioned was "retro style"
No decent engine options.
This will be $90k plus
At the top end, yes I agree
150kw:500nm four pot in a car this big and heavy in 2023 is a joke
I was hoping for more
I prefer the old design, but is this new Prada built in the lexus plant in Japan. ? You just lose interest when it's not built in Japan. It just defeats the purpose of it being Japanese when it not honestly. ?
I don't think Toyota has said so yet
can't belive it..........2024?.............really?
Yep
Is it just me but does this car look old already just after a few days!
What’s with the use of the words: ‘honest’ and ‘risky’ sounds stupid. Editor!
Built Gas paddle touch the carpet please not to make leg so tired
I am confused.
A 4cyl will always be inferior to a 6 and 8. This is just Toyotas way of cutting costs and developing their cheapening out. It also looks cheap, really cheap. It’s a far cry from the LC300. Even the 4Runner looks better and more expensive. Attracting younger buyers?? How many young aussies aged 30-35 can afford an 80-100k dollar car? Interesting..
Well, the phrase I used was ‘slightly younger’ meaning middle aged. I didn’t say anything about 30-35 year olds. But to your point - plenty of people that age are indeed spending nearly $100K on cars, especially top end utes…
@@chasingcars cool!
@@BeardedBavarianBiker on utes and Ute based vehicles like the Fortuner, yes. Not a Land Cruiser or the Prado.
@@BeardedBavarianBiker and even still 4 cylinders will always be inferior to a 6 and an 8 because of the lack of smoothness and refinement on the engine.
if it aint towing 3.5 tonne forget it!
The diesel will have 3500kg towing we believe
Thanks for the info it looks terrible to me
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
That bad?
It was my dream car for 6 years until now 😑🔫
And then I thought maybe the 70 series and they changed that and it looks horrible with the darker headlights. so I don’t no what to want now😒
No, tell us how you REALLY feel. 😂
?
No sign of that terrible piano black thank god
Is it only me or that is not TRUE land cruiser? It looks far too small to me. Especially compared to 4runner.
What is a true Land Cruiser?
There are a bunch of Landcruisers.
300, 70-series, Prados.
Personally, I feel that a "true" Land Cruiser is a vehicle that the Toyota Motor Company has put a little plastic badge on it that says "Land Cruiser". How funny would it be if they put one on a RAV4? "Land Cruiser Jr." maybe? 😂
No hybrid? No thank you
It’s a shame it won’t be available from launch. Hoping it gets added soon after…
Why city dwellers and mall crawlers buy such old school SUVs? They dont drive as good and have horrible sound insulations. I happened to drive fortuner once, how bad and stuff the suspension is !
Just buy a used GLE or an x5?
Because of either a genuine or perceived need for its durability and capability
GET RID OFTHE ELECTRICAL MOTOR U LOST A CERTAIN SALE
I really don't like the look aye
Opinion seems to be split 50/50 on this
2700kg towing hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Looks ugly...Toyota seem to have taken their design from new Land rover. I'm not buying one that's for sure.
They ruined it
That looks disgusting 😂
That’s a bit strong surely
Disgusting? Really? Retro-styling isn't for everyone (I'm not generally a fan) but I think this is styled pretty well. I do prefer the rectangular headlights though (never been a round headlight fan).
Mmm I would be interested in the 260kw or there abouts with 600nm torque. I hope Toyota dose to do the usual: Restrict it way down to 150kw! I won't even visit a showroom if that is the case.
Not big of a fan of this new design change.