Toyota has upgraded its top-selling LandCruiser Prado range, refreshing the styling while adding advanced active-safety technology to entry-level GX and mid-spec GXL automatic models, and increasing value for money across the board.
Australian retail price has been reduced by up to $1200 across the four-tier Prado line-up, while new 5 and 7-seat GX automatic models receive significant specification upgrades for a $400 increase.
Introduced at the Frankfurt motor show and due in Australia in November, the updated Prado is distinguished by more modern and robust exterior styling and a higher quality interior design.
Prado’s freshened exterior features a bonnet sculpted in the centre to enhance downward visibility with fenders that have been re-profiled to help drivers more easily locate the vehicle extremities.
The revised grille – displaying broad vertical bars with slit-shaped cooling openings finished in chrome – is flanked by restyled headlamps with main beams positioned inboard to avoid damage from obstacles during off-road driving.
Lower corners on the new front and rear bumpers kick upwards to enhance off-road manoeuvrability. The redesigned rear includes new lamp clusters and a smaller rear garnish plate incorporated within the number-plate surround.
Inside the more upscale interior, the dashboard, instrument binnacle and switchgear are newly designed. The revised centre console, which incorporates a flush-surface air-conditioning control panel, has a lower profile at the top for a sleeker appearance and improved forward visibility.
Advanced safety features – now standard equipment on all LandCruiser Prado auto models – are pre-collision safety system (PCS) with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian detection, active cruise control (ACC), lane departure alert and auto high beam. PCS and ACC were previously exclusive to high-grade VX and Kakadu.
Towing capacity for all automatic models has been increased by 500kg to 3000kg and a rear differential lock has been added to auto GXL and VX grades.
The new LandCruiser Prado range is exclusively diesel powered, with prices starting at $53,490 plus on-road costs for GX manual – a $600 price reduction while adding satellite navigation and Toyota Link connected mobility.
Largest price reduction is $1200 for GXL manual, which has the added features of Bi-LED head lamps, LED daytime running lamps, LED fog lamps and sun-visor lamp.
Popular GXL automatic has all these new features, as well as advanced safety equipment, rear differential lock, Optitron instruments and colour MID.
A $3500 option pack for GXL adds leather-accented trim, ventilated and power-operated front seats, and heated front and second-row seats.
Further active safety upgrades see VX grade gain panoramic view monitor and multi-terrain monitor, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert. Raised specification in VX also includes ventilated front seats, cool box and LED fog lamps, while the price is reduced by $911.
Top of the range Kakadu now has drive mode select and panoramic view monitor while benefiting from a $1121 price reduction.
There are two new exterior colours, Peacock Black and Dusty Bronze. GX and GXL have grey fabric trim with the option of black leather-accented trim on GXL auto. VX and Kakadu are offered with Black and Beige leather-accented trim.
In Australia, the Prado is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder common-rail direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine shared with the Toyota Fortuner. Mated to the six-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain develops a strong 450 Nm of torque between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm. When mated to the six-speed manual transmission available in the GX or GXL, this engine develops peak torque of 420 Nm from 1,400 to 2,600 rpm. Maximum power is 130kW at 3400rpm.
The 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine will no longer be offered in Australia due to overwhelming consumer preference for the turbo-diesel engine (98.8% of sales).
2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado line-up and pricing (excluding on-roads)
GRADE | PRICE | CHANGE |
GX manual | $53,490 | -$600 |
GXL manual | $59,990 | -$1,200 |
VX auto | $73,990 | -$911 |
KAKADU auto | $84,490 | -$1,121 |
2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Technical Specification
DIMENSIONS | ||
Length (mm) | 4995 | |
Width (mm) | 1885 | |
Height (mm) | GX, 1845; GXL & VX, 1890; Kakadu, 1880 | |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2790 | |
Front track (mm) | 1585 | |
Rear track (mm) | 1585 | |
Ground clearance (mm) | 219 | |
Approach angle (deg) | 30.4 | |
Departure angle (deg) | 23.5 | |
Ramp-over angle (deg) | 21.1 | |
Max wading depth (mm) | 700 | |
Interior Length | 1825 (5 seat); 2525 (7 seat) | |
Interior Width | 1550 (5 seat); 1565 (7 seat) | |
Interior Height | 1175 (with moonroof); 1240 | |
WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES | ||
Max kerb weight (kg)^ | GX man, 2230; GXL man, 2315; GX auto, 2240; GX auto 7-seat, 2300; GXL auto 2325; VX, 2385; Kakadu, 2455 | |
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2990 | |
Seats | 5 (GX), 7 opt (GX), 7 (other grades) | |
Main fuel tank (litres) | 87 | |
Sub fuel tank (litres) | 63 | |
Towing – unbraked (kg)^^ | 750 | |
Towing – braked (kg)^^ | Man, 2500; auto, 3000 | |
ENGINE | ||
Engine Model code | 1GD-FTV | |
No of cylinders | 4 in line | |
Bore (mm) | 92.0 | |
Stroke (mm) | 103.6 | |
Displacement (cm3) | 2755 | |
Fuel type | Diesel | |
Injection system | High-pressure, direct | |
Manual | Automatic | |
Max Output (kW) | 130 @ 3400rpm | 130 @ 3400rpm |
Max Torque (Nm) | 420 @ 1400rpm | 450 @ 1600rpm |
Fuel economy* | ||
Combined (l/100km) | 7.9 | 8.0 |
Extra Urban (l/100km) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Urban (l/100km) | 9.4 | 9.7 |
CO2 emissions# | ||
Combined (g/km) | 208 | 211 |
Emission certification | EURO 5 | EURO 5 |
PERFORMANCE | ||
Max speed (km/h) | 175 | 175 |
Acceleration 0 to 100km/h (sec) | 15.8 | 17.6 |
Min Turning Radius Tyre (m) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Min Turning Radius Body (m) | 5.9 | 5.9 |
DRIVE TRAIN | ||
4WD system | Constant four-wheel drive; two-speed transfer case with lockable centre Torsen LSD | |
Transmission model code | RA61F | AC 60F |
Type | Manual | Automatic |
Transmission gear ratio | ||
First | 4.171 | 3.600 |
Second | 2.190 | 2.090 |
Third | 1.488 | 1.488 |
Fourth | 1.193 | 1.000 |
Fifth | 1.000 | 0.687 |
Sixth | 0.799 | 0.580 |
Reverse | 3.607 | 3.732 |
Final drive ratio | 3.727:1 | 3.909:1 |
BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
Brake type – Front | Ventilated disc brake with fixed 4-piston calliper | |
Brake type – Rear | Ventilated disc brake with floating single-piston calliper | |
Brake Size Front diameter (mm) | 338 | |
Brake Size Rear dimeter (mm) | 312 | |
Parking brake control | Floor-mounted lever | |
SUSPENSIONS | ||
Suspension Type – Front | Double Wishbone with stabiliser bar | |
Suspension Type – Rear | Four link with coil springs and stabiliser bar; air springs with self-levelling and Adaptive Variable Suspension on Kakadu | |
STEERING SYSTEM | ||
Steering gear type | Rack & Pinion | |
Power assist type | Integral | |
Steering ratio overall | 15.7 | |
Turns lock to lock | 3.0 | |
TYRES & WHEELS | ||
Rims | 17×7.5J (GX & GXL); 18×7.5J (VX & Kakadu | |
Tyres | 265/65R17 (GX & GXL); 265/60R18 (VX & Kakadu) | |
Spare tyre | Full sized |