2024 Toyota Prado price and specifications
This rugged and incredibly popular four-wheel-drive has had a massive upgrade but customers will pay handsomely for the privilege.
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Aussie four-wheel-drive fans hoping to snap up a new Toyota Prado will need to have an extra $10,000 tucked away.
Toyota has released local prices and specifications for the 2024 Toyota Prado, raising the car’s cost by about $10,000 across the board.
The price changes accompany fresh tech and a chunky new look but not a new engine.
The entry-level Prado GX starts from $72,500 plus on-road costs, a $9670 increase over the outgoing model.
Better-equipped Prado GXL models cost $79,990 plus on-roads (up $10,460), while
luxurious Prado VX variants with adaptive suspension, 20-inch wheels, heated leather seats, a digital dash and 14-speaker JBL stereo cost $87,400 plus on-roads (up $10,552).
Fully-loaded Prado Kakadu models with a limited-slip differential and luxuries such as a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, head-up display and digital rear view mirror cost $99,990 plus on-roads (up $12,522).
Off-road enthusiasts could consider the new Toyota Prado Altitude with 18-inch wheels and all-terrain tyres, a rear differential lock and stabiliser disconnect mechanism, costing $92,700 plus on-roads.
The new Prado range is powered by a “re-engineered” version of the old car’s 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
It makes the same 150kW/500Nm peak outputs as its predecessor, despite the addition of a new mild hybrid system and eight-speed automatic transmission.
Folks who want more motor from the Prado should consider its premium cousin in the Lexus GX, which is available with twin-turbo V6 power for what is likely to be a much higher price.
Toyota fans might be disappointed to see the car has six-month, 10,000 kilometre service intervals that necessitate 10 visits to the dealership in your first five years with the car.
It has more tech than before, including a 12.3-inch infotainment system with sat nav and wireless smartphone mirroring across the range.
A driver monitoring camera can bring the car to a stop if it detects the driver is unresponsive, and a safe exit assist feature warns passengers not to open their door into the path of moving traffic.
Sean Hanley, Toyota vice president for sales, marketing and franchise operations, said the car would arrive in showrooms before the end of the year.
“Customers in this segment are continually upgrading their expectations and will appreciate the inherent value in the new range with its head-turning looks, impressive technologies, latest off-road features, optimum blend of performance and efficiency, and even greater creature comforts,” he said.
“The 2024 LandCruiser Prado will build on the model’s reputation as one of Australia’s best-loved vehicles, equally capable and comfortable whether taking owners across the outback or on the school run.
“Blending seven decades of LandCruiser off-road heritage with the modern utility and appointments of a luxury SUV, it is destined to be the most desirable generation yet.
“We look forward to opening our order books for this great new range during the third quarter.”
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