2024 Toyota Prado: Australian line-up detailed

The 2024 Toyota Prado off-road SUV will be offered in five variants when it lands in Australia around May or June.

Toyota Australia has confirmed the 2024 LandCruiser Prado large SUV – the first all-new model since 2009 – will be offered in a new off-road-focused Altitude variant, which will slot between the familiar VX and Kakadu flagship grades.

It will also continue to be offered in GX and GXL variants, with five seats for the GX and Altitude or seven seats for the GXL, VX and Kakadu.

All variants of the 2024 Toyota Prado continue to be powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm.

However, it is now matched to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission – up from six speeds – and the same fuel-saving 48-volt system coming to the HiLux ute in March for improved fuel efficiency, a quieter engine startup, and smoother initial take-off.

Under the skin, all models offer a full-time all-wheel-drive system with a lockable torque-sensing Torsen centre differential and low-range gearing. Electric power steering is also added.

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Toyota Australia has officially announced the new Prado will offer a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity – up from three tonnes – matching the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X, and its full-size LandCruiser 300 sibling.

New features across the LandCruiser Prado line-up include a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system, a 7- or 12.3-inch instrument cluster display (up from 4.2-inch), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Connected Services, a 360-degree camera system, front and rear parking sensors, USB-C ports, a 220-volt power outlet, and standard climate control.

The GXL adds an electric tailgate – which is now flat on all models with the spare wheel mounted underneath – standard leather-accented upholstery, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a wireless phone charger over the outgoing model.

The VX now features 20-inch alloy wheels (up from 19-inch), a full-digital instrument cluster, adaptive variable suspension, a power-adjustable steering wheel, multi-terrain select, and a Toyota-first multi-terrain monitor to view the vehicle’s underfloor while driving.

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The "adventure-focused" Altitude is a new permanent variant in the line-up, borrowing its name from limited edition Prado models offered between 2012 and 2017.

It replaces adaptive variable suspension with a stabiliser disconnect mechanism to provide “an extra 10 per cent of wheel articulation to help maximise traction on uneven surfaces” and reverts to 18-inch alloys with all-terrain tyres.

Topping the new Prado range is the Kakadu, which now sports a digital rear-view mirror, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated rear seats, a panoramic moon roof, illuminated side steps, a head-up display, and a rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential.

A full list of confirmed features is available below.

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All Prado variants will be fitted with a full suite of active safety technology, including front and rear autonomous emergency braking, lane-trace assist, blind-spot alert and adaptive cruise control.

It also has nine airbags – up from seven – along with trailer sway control, active traction control, downhill assist control, and ‘crawl’ off-road cruise control with five selectable speed settings.

Up to eight exterior colours will be offered for the new Prado, including two Altitude-exclusive finishes: Tanami Taupe and Ningaloo Blue. Certain colours will be available with a two-tone white roof for the Altitude.

More details about the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado large SUV, including pricing and full specifications, are due to be confirmed closer to its launch around May or June.

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado features

2024 Toyota Prado GXL features

2024 Toyota Prado VX features

2024 Toyota Prado Altitude features

2024 Toyota Prado Kakadu features

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado pricing