The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is one of Toyota's best-selling large SUV models, earning a strong reputation in Australia for its go-anywhere ability, strong reliability and spaciousness for a large family with up to seven occupants.
Often abbreviated to the Toyota Prado, the name became synonymous in Australia for outback driving and the towing of caravans over the last two decades. In terms of Toyota's line-up, the LandCruiser Prado sits near to top of the range in both price and size, only beaten out by the slightly-larger LandCruiser.
Pricing for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado begins in the mid-$50,000 range and extends to near $90,000 for the range-topping car which includes niceties like a sunroof, luxury cabin appointments and mechanical enhancements including crawl control and self-levelling suspension for off-road driving.
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado range comprises variants including the popular VX, the high-spec Kakadu and the entry-level GX. The car is only offered in one five-door wagon bodystyle and all variants but the entry level (which seats five) feature seven seats. A 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine powers the variants.
On the Australian market the LandCruiser Prado does battle with the Land Rover Discovery and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Does the Toyota LandCruiser Prado have Apple CarPlay?
As of July 2020, the Toyota Landcruiser Prado is fitted with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring technology on all variants.
What is the Toyota LandCruiser Prado called in the United States?
Toyota sells a luxury version of the LandCruiser Prado in the United States, it is called the Lexus GX.
Where is the Toyota LandCruiser Prado manufactured?
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is manufactured in various places, though our Australian cars are sourced from Toyota's factory in Aichi, Japan.
