Toyota LandCruiser Prado
The Toyota Prado, a versatile four-wheel-drive SUV, comes in five grades: GX, GXL, VX, Altitude and the top-tier Kakadu. All models feature a robust 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine generating 150kW/500Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with manual mode.
Best Large SUVs 2025: Seven-seater
Here’s our pick of the Best Large SUVs 2025: Seven seater in Australia, balancing space, comfort, versatility and everyday practicality for growing families.
Best Large SUVs 2025: Over $70K
Wheels’ Best Large SUVs 2025: Over $70K – see our standout after assessing practical cabins, latest technology, performance and all-round capability in the higher price bracket.
Best Large SUVs 2025: Off-road
Our Best Large SUVs 2025: Off-road combine power, space, and rugged capability, offering families and adventurers refined comfort, advanced technology, and confidence on any off-road terrain.
Toyota Prado v Ford Everest: Wheels’ ultimate spec battle between challenger and champ
Can the 2023 COTY-winning Everest stave off the newer and fresher LandCruiser Prado? We test the two most popular versions to find out
2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado review
We take Toyota’s premier off-roader on and off the trail.
Boot sizes of Australia’s favourite SUVs
Not all SUVs are created equal when it comes to the cargo department
New Hybrids Coming to Australia in 2024
Your guide to the combustion-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and 48V-tech cars, SUVs and utes heading to Australian showrooms in 2024
Top 40 cars of 2024: 10 to 1
It’s the final 10 in our top 40 anticipated cars of 2024
These were Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
It’s no surprise that Australians love the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger, but rising EV demand and supply constraints wrote an interesting tale for the nation’s top 10 best-selling cars in 2023
The new SUVs to watch for in 2024
Bouncing back from lockdowns and constrained supply, the world’s carmakers are revving up for a big year of new models. Here are the SUVs you should be watching for in 2024
Best Off-Road Large SUV Under $70K
If you’re looking to find the best off-road large SUV available in Australia in 2023, you’re in the right place.
The oldest ‘new’ cars still on sale in Australia
Meet the veterans of the automotive world; the enduring nameplates that have seen it all
Toyota tells customers “there is no need to pay over the odds”
Toyota customers should not accept dealer mark-ups when buying a brand-new vehicle, says exec
What is the towing capacity of the new Prado?
Everything we know about the 2024 Toyota Prado’s towing capability so far
VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
2024 Lexus GX revealed: All-new Prado-based 4×4 likely for Australia
The first all-new Lexus GX since 2009 has debuted, providing our first official glimpse at the long-anticipated 2024 Toyota Prado
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
Toyota loses class action appeal over DPF systems
The court has upheld an earlier decision, while referring other details for further consideration.
7-Seaters: Cars for families with four kids – or more!
We explore which vehicles you can get for larger families with four or more children
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005
