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Toyota LandCruiser Prado given a facelift and safety upgrades

Cosmetic and safety tech features come alongside a minor price increase for Prado range

2022 Toyota LandCruiser Prado
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August 2: New 2024 Prado revealed!

New Prado makes global debut ahead of 2024 Australian launch.

Here it is. If you're patient and keen on Toyota's very latest 4x4 offering, the links below hold everything you need to know.

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The stories below will give you a guide to everything we learned about the new Prado when it was unveiled. All fresh stories published since then will be found on our Toyota Prado model page here.

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July 2021: Prado gets tweaked looks and improved safety

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has undergone a range of visual tweaks and safety upgrades ahead of the 2022 model release, with all variants of the off-roader scoring some level of change.

Snapshot

  • GX and GXL now feature blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert
  • VX and Kakadu score 19-inch wheels
  • Price increase between $777 to $990

After last being given an update in the back end of 2020, the Prado's biggest upgrade comes for the entry-level GX and GXL trims, now featuring blind-spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert systems – adding to the range of safety features such as active cruise control, lane departure waring and pre-collision safety systems.

Both the GX and GXL variants have been given exterior design tweaks, with chrome-accented grilles and puddle lamps, while the VX and Kakadu trim options now feature 19-inch wheels, with the designs called 'Active' and 'Prestige' respectively.

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2022 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

The Prado range is still powered by a 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo diesel producing 150kW/500Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission after the manual 'box was dropped from the line-up last year.

Toyota Australia's Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, says the safety upgrades and exterior updates will provide customers with extra value from their Prado purchase.

"We are committed to ensuring our customers benefit from the peace of mind which comes with the latest advanced safety features," said Hanley.

"These safety updates, along with the range of visual enhancements, ensure there has never been a better time to explore Australia's vast backyard in a Prado."

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2022 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

Toyota has sold 10,171 Prados up until the end of June this year, representing a 17.8 per cent increase over 2020 sales year to date.

2022 LandCruiser Prado pricing (exc. on-road costs)

LandCruiser Prado GX (5-seat)$60,830 (up $990)
LandCruiser Prado GXL$67,530 (up $990)
LandCruiser Prado VX$77,157 (up $777)
LandCruiser Prado Kakadu$87,807 (up $777)

Options

Third-row seat (GX only) – $2550
Leather-accented premium seats (GXL only) – $3470
Premium paint – $675
Flat Tailgate (GXL, VX, Kakadu) – $0
Jordan Mulach
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