I have a 2010 Kakadu petrol Prado. It feels bullet proof to drive and has been totally reliable over 165000k. For long distance driving it is supremely comfortable. I love the 150 litre fuel tank. It Is not perfect but I expect it will last many more years of trouble free driving. My mechanic said to me you can tell the quality of Prados when you work on them.
Prado is like excellent wine .it ages brilliantly .new rivals will come and go but they cant beat this.no disrespect here for any new rivals .overall prado is better than any of its rivals . Prado is very luxurious excellent quality brilliantly looking exterior and more.
Actually the Prado's are built in Thailand not Japan. I have a brand new one on order since March, but will be sep or Oct earliest before I get one. As for many saying it looks outdated, probably they are right, but one thing for sure it is reliable and less likely to break than the latest cars with electronic everything. I actually prefer this over other cars that have so much tech you need to go on a learning course just to be able to drive or operate it. It still has all the essential safety features such as active cruise control, radar breaking, side vision collision avoidance, parking monitoring, etc. I'm getting the 2.8L diesel. It will serve its purpose for what I want it for, to be able to drive off road anywhere, drive through snow and ice covered roads, carry all our camping / camera gear and our 3 dogs anywhere, without needing to worry about road conditions or breaking down. Sure it won't go around corners fast or be super nimble around town, but that is not what most people will buy one for. When I want to drive fast around corners or want to have a bit of speed fun then I use my BMW. The latest model that I am getting is not going to change much from the previous model currently out. There is a completely new model rumoured to be out in 2 to 3 years time as it has been delayed. I hope though even if they do modernise it a lot that they don't fill it full of electronic rubbish that is not needed and can make it less reliable.
First I've heard of Thailand. I know they have been built in Japan, China and Russia but never heard of Thailand. All Australian delivered Prado come from Tahara, Aichi JAPAN.
@@shizenjapan Our office has recently got indent offer from dealer of Toyota for direct L/C payment to Toyota and thus imported a Prado VX from Japan and a Corolla Altis from Thailand.
@@mohammadnazmudduzadeputych7791 Ok. Only going by what I was told. I was clearly told that the Prados are built in Thailand. Was told that by the dealer here. So I have no reason to doubt what I was told. So I just relayed on here what I was told.
The Fortuner sold in Australia is made in Thailand. The Prado sold in Australia comes from Japan. The Prado sold in China is manufactured in China. Thailand does not manufacture the Prado for any market. That salesperson doesn't know what they are talking about. Which is fairly typical in so many of my interactions with car sales people. There are only a few good ones who really know their product well.
Test drove the Everest and Prado, was all hyped up on the Prado until I drove it, The Everest was better everywhere, i can't understand why people still rate the Prado, I think Toyota needs to hurry to do some upgrades, it was like driving a decade-old vehicle after driving the Everest. The Prado rolled around the corners, the electronics were dated and old feeling in a brand new car, everything about it felt old and sluggish, I felt like I went from a modern vehicle in the Everest to driving my granddad's favorite 4WD. I think the people who still rate the Prado just haven't driven a more modern 4WD. Although I have to say the Prado with the extra fuel tank would be very handy on the long haul.
I suspect you test drove only on smooth tarmac where yes clear win for the Everest. Try doing a few hundred kms on B roads or Gravel and you'll see why Prado sales figures are like they are. also the Prado will still be running in a decade, Everest....doubtful.
things other reviewers dont cover, 1. sitting knees up. I found this awkward given the size of the vehicle. 2. Loading a mountain bike with wheels on is a good reference than telling the boot litre size which is just numbers. Lab is nice comparison and oh yeah Labs aren't cheap as well. Great review!
I agree with your first point, I've looked at a couple of Prados now and they just don't seem to be as spacious as they should inside for what is a fairly large car. The other thing that I don't like about them is that the steering wheel seems too small; I don't know why it bothers me but it just seems out of proportion with the rest of the dash.
@@bryanphillips7252 and the other thing I have seen with large SUV is small speedo dash. Drove the new dmax yesterday and the odo and speedk were smaller than my 2009 x trail. You need glasses for the cluttered centre computer.
The knees up is common on all full chassis ladder frame off roaders. You can get Mono frame "suv" like xtrail etc but they are useless off road. I owned an Xtrail Ti and while it had loads of interior space, it would rattle your teeth loose on basic gravel roads. Sold it after 10,000km.
@@3800TURBO Well 90% 4WD owners hardly turn on low range. I agree the ladder frame chassis concept but it defeats the very purpose of buying something so big only to be hunched.
I think Toyota might have to hurry up with a all new model to compete against the new Everest with a V6 diesel and 3,5T towing. The grey nomads are going to flock to that vehicle like crazy.
When the updated new model Prado is eventually released, it will probably take a few years to iron out all the bugs like any other completely new and revamped vehicle. There’s probably an argument somewhere there for the last run of a long standing model release as far as reliability goes ... just my opinion
The prices are way out, today I was quoted $85000 for the GXL with leather, Toyota is out of control on price and upgrades. I asked about the new hilux and was immediately pushed towards a Rogue, asked about new tundra, got blank looks, there was an admission to losing sales to Ram and an admission to Prado changing shape. Then there’s the minimum 9 month wait on Prado and hilux.
Do you recommend leverage of my existing smartphone for wifi or install it in the vehicle. Secondly how to remove the eco mode. The car drive really hard in the initial few meters on eco drive mode.
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD The only upside is gasoline is significantly cheaper in the USA compared to other markets, and the gas engine is very simple and reliable - no turbos, no high pressure fuel pump, no ultra sensitive common rail injectors. The downside of gas engine is unfortunately the thirst.
Thank you for the great video. Does VX have KDSS? I notice the specifications say it has active off-road suspension. i wonder if that's the same thing.
Does The Prado have a trim that has a different front grill from this one? I've seen some Prado with a different front grill and 'supersport' inscribed on it.
Would love to buy a prado over a new everest, however everything in that car is old and outdated, and the engine is severely underpowered. Not overly hard to update the tech in the car, or sandwich in the 300 series motor. Appreciate this will be fan boi central regarding the Toyota however I'd say it's going to cost them a decent amount of sales.
I thought the same as you but honestly having trouble pulling the pin on the Everest. The rear seats don't go all the way down so the boot is uneven. The windscreen is on a much sharper angle and you don't feel high up. Maybe thats just me
We need All-New Land Cruiser Prado like Land Cruiser 300 Twin Turbo. + Land Cruiser Prado Competition - Jeep Wrangler 2.0L Turbo 270hp, 3.6L 285hp - Pajero Sport, 2.4L i4-T, 3.0L V6, 6 MT or 8-speed Aisin, 2,045 kg - FORD BRONCO - Mahindra Thar, 2.0L, 2.2L The Most Hardcore Off Road Car Sad Old Prado Facelift 2017-2022
I think you might be missing the point of the Prado. My golf gti is quicker then all of these but isn't so great on gravel. Prado is for people who want to drive 500 000kms on gravel and have an operational vehicle. most of these others are for those who like comparing their measurements down at the pub
No modern features such as electronic parking break, digital display, head up display, DAB digital radio, lack of many safety features. This guy clearly talks like being paid off by Toyota for nothing but positive reviews.
Not sure where you got that info from, lack of modern and safety features? The Prado I have on order has lane departure warning, radar breaking, active cruise control, side view crash avoidance, parking monitoring, reverse collision detection, pedestrian monitoring, 360o view cameras and some other safety features which I forgot, without looking at the catalogue again. Are they not enough safety features? I am glad it doesn't have the heads up display thing. I drove a car that had that, it is bloody annoying stuck in your line of vision. Here in Japan no new cars come with any infotainment systems. You order it when you buy the car so you can put in exactly what you want and not have to have the rubbish basic model that the manufacturers put in. The Prado has a digital centre display, but the Speedo, fuel gauge etc are analogue, which actually I prefer. Gives it a more modern/retro feel, like the escudor I have now. That even has a large analogue clock in the middle of the dash, easy to see, and looks super cool and retro. Digital are ok but not easy to see in bright sunny weather or when you are bumping around off road.
The 2.8 litre Toyota 1GD diesel was only released in 2015, so it's a fairly modern engine. The Ford 2.0 bi turbo diesel engine is probably newer but I think I'd go with Toyota over Ford for reliability and driveability reasons.
Which manufacturer has made a decent diesel engine? Mercedes OM642 V6 diesels are probably the best. Ford's V6 diesels, fitted to Land Rovers and the Renault V6 diesel in the Nissan Pathfinder/Navara both suffered spun big end bearings, VW V6 diesels are a bit hit and miss. The early BMW inline six diesels suffered catastrophic failures due to swirl flaps entering the combustion chamber, and the later ones had random timing chain breakages. Which diesel engine manufacturer would you prefer to go with? 🙂
I have a 2010 Kakadu petrol Prado. It feels bullet proof to drive and has been totally reliable over 165000k. For long distance driving it is supremely comfortable. I love the 150 litre fuel tank. It Is not perfect but I expect it will last many more years of trouble free driving. My mechanic said to me you can tell the quality of Prados when you work on them.
Nice i support you❤❤
I bought 2021 vx. I am very happy with the performance. Its has got plenty of pulling power. It just does its job.
Is it in Nepal? Or Australia?
@@AbinavJoshi aus
Really hope they put a 6 cyl diesel!
Prado is like excellent wine .it ages brilliantly .new rivals will come and go but they cant beat this.no disrespect here for any new rivals .overall prado is better than any of its rivals . Prado is very luxurious excellent quality brilliantly looking exterior and more.
Nor Ny more.. I vote for everest
But it looks old in the inside
Lol for the critics there's already an all-new model in the making although it's delayed for 2-3 years.
@@w1ldm4n82 👍
In July I ordered a Kakadu. It is my 3rd in 20 years. Say what you want about Toyota but they are the best. Especially for resale value.
Actually the Prado's are built in Thailand not Japan. I have a brand new one on order since March, but will be sep or Oct earliest before I get one. As for many saying it looks outdated, probably they are right, but one thing for sure it is reliable and less likely to break than the latest cars with electronic everything. I actually prefer this over other cars that have so much tech you need to go on a learning course just to be able to drive or operate it. It still has all the essential safety features such as active cruise control, radar breaking, side vision collision avoidance, parking monitoring, etc.
I'm getting the 2.8L diesel. It will serve its purpose for what I want it for, to be able to drive off road anywhere, drive through snow and ice covered roads, carry all our camping / camera gear and our 3 dogs anywhere, without needing to worry about road conditions or breaking down. Sure it won't go around corners fast or be super nimble around town, but that is not what most people will buy one for. When I want to drive fast around corners or want to have a bit of speed fun then I use my BMW. The latest model that I am getting is not going to change much from the previous model currently out. There is a completely new model rumoured to be out in 2 to 3 years time as it has been delayed. I hope though even if they do modernise it a lot that they don't fill it full of electronic rubbish that is not needed and can make it less reliable.
First I've heard of Thailand. I know they have been built in Japan, China and Russia but never heard of Thailand. All Australian delivered Prado come from Tahara, Aichi JAPAN.
@@3800TURBO Well I was told that by the salesman here at the Toyota dealer here in Japan that the Land cruiser Prado are made in Thailand.
@@shizenjapan Our office has recently got indent offer from dealer of Toyota for direct L/C payment to Toyota and thus imported a Prado VX from Japan and a Corolla Altis from Thailand.
@@mohammadnazmudduzadeputych7791 Ok. Only going by what I was told. I was clearly told that the Prados are built in Thailand. Was told that by the dealer here. So I have no reason to doubt what I was told. So I just relayed on here what I was told.
The Fortuner sold in Australia is made in Thailand. The Prado sold in Australia comes from Japan. The Prado sold in China is manufactured in China. Thailand does not manufacture the Prado for any market. That salesperson doesn't know what they are talking about. Which is fairly typical in so many of my interactions with car sales people. There are only a few good ones who really know their product well.
Test drove the Everest and Prado, was all hyped up on the Prado until I drove it, The Everest was better everywhere, i can't understand why people still rate the Prado, I think Toyota needs to hurry to do some upgrades, it was like driving a decade-old vehicle after driving the Everest. The Prado rolled around the corners, the electronics were dated and old feeling in a brand new car, everything about it felt old and sluggish, I felt like I went from a modern vehicle in the Everest to driving my granddad's favorite 4WD. I think the people who still rate the Prado just haven't driven a more modern 4WD. Although I have to say the Prado with the extra fuel tank would be very handy on the long haul.
I suspect you test drove only on smooth tarmac where yes clear win for the Everest.
Try doing a few hundred kms on B roads or Gravel and you'll see why Prado sales figures are like they are.
also the Prado will still be running in a decade, Everest....doubtful.
Prado looks and feels luxurious plus excellent quality .new rivals are no match
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@@paulvictor9368 👍
things other reviewers dont cover,
1. sitting knees up. I found this awkward given the size of the vehicle.
2. Loading a mountain bike with wheels on is a good reference than telling the boot litre size which is just numbers.
Lab is nice comparison and oh yeah Labs aren't cheap as well.
Great review!
I agree with your first point, I've looked at a couple of Prados now and they just don't seem to be as spacious as they should inside for what is a fairly large car.
The other thing that I don't like about them is that the steering wheel seems too small; I don't know why it bothers me but it just seems out of proportion with the rest of the dash.
@@bryanphillips7252 and the other thing I have seen with large SUV is small speedo dash. Drove the new dmax yesterday and the odo and speedk were smaller than my 2009 x trail. You need glasses for the cluttered centre computer.
The knees up is common on all full chassis ladder frame off roaders. You can get Mono frame "suv" like xtrail etc but they are useless off road. I owned an Xtrail Ti and while it had loads of interior space, it would rattle your teeth loose on basic gravel roads. Sold it after 10,000km.
@@3800TURBO Well 90% 4WD owners hardly turn on low range. I agree the ladder frame chassis concept but it defeats the very purpose of buying something so big only to be hunched.
@@stonejack281 agreed. but avg aussies buy this for mum's to do school run
I have this car my dad bought it and its so luxurious
If Toyota put a split tailgate like the 80series on the prado it would outsell everything. It's the only gripe I have.
I think Toyota might have to hurry up with a all new model to compete against the new Everest with a V6 diesel and 3,5T towing. The grey nomads are going to flock to that vehicle like crazy.
When the updated new model Prado is eventually released, it will probably take a few years to iron out all the bugs like any other completely new and revamped vehicle. There’s probably an argument somewhere there for the last run of a long standing model release as far as reliability goes ... just my opinion
What! There is no comparison between a Ford and a Toyota.
Don't insult the Prado please
Theres the landcruiser for ther power hungry. I reckon the prado is perfect for what it is. A reliable no frills family car
The everest breaks down too much. Boomers know this. My father has had Territory and Everest and back to Toyota now. Said never again.
The prices are way out, today I was quoted $85000 for the GXL with leather, Toyota is out of control on price and upgrades. I asked about the new hilux and was immediately pushed towards a Rogue, asked about new tundra, got blank looks, there was an admission to losing sales to Ram and an admission to Prado changing shape. Then there’s the minimum 9 month wait on Prado and hilux.
Do you recommend leverage of my existing smartphone for wifi or install it in the vehicle. Secondly how to remove the eco mode. The car drive really hard in the initial few meters on eco drive mode.
John Cadogan's comment is still Gold. "If you must tow a 3 ton shitter then get a Landcruiser v6 3.3 litre and not a Prado".
Here in the USA 🇺🇸 it's the Lexus GX460 and we only get the gas guzzling V8... wish we could get a smaller engine here 😕
And there are folks in Australia who would love a V8 gasoline powered Prado! 🙂 Sometimes we just simply want what we cannot have. 😀
@@tempestv8 but the MPGS on the USA 🇺🇸 V8 are like 15mpg 😢 😭 😆
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD The only upside is gasoline is significantly cheaper in the USA compared to other markets, and the gas engine is very simple and reliable - no turbos, no high pressure fuel pump, no ultra sensitive common rail injectors. The downside of gas engine is unfortunately the thirst.
It is amazing to see someone reviews 13 years old model. 😅
And they will review the same for next 10 years lol 😂😂😂
"..unless it's an extremely short distance, then you can shove someone you dislike" in the third row seat. 🤣
Thank you for the great video. Does VX have KDSS? I notice the specifications say it has active off-road suspension. i wonder if that's the same thing.
Nope KDSS is on Kakadu only
@@torizaemon so what is active off-road suspension then?
1:48 that's not a 2.8L petrol, that's a diesel. video editing error oof
It kinda resembles to the new car which Mahindra is launching
Does The Prado have a trim that has a different front grill from this one? I've seen some Prado with a different front grill and 'supersport' inscribed on it.
How many % of the Prados in Australia are diesel and gas?
100% all diesel, no gas options
Well and hilariously narrated!!!
Would love to buy a prado over a new everest, however everything in that car is old and outdated, and the engine is severely underpowered. Not overly hard to update the tech in the car, or sandwich in the 300 series motor. Appreciate this will be fan boi central regarding the Toyota however I'd say it's going to cost them a decent amount of sales.
So why would you love to buy one?
I thought the same as you but honestly having trouble pulling the pin on the Everest. The rear seats don't go all the way down so the boot is uneven. The windscreen is on a much sharper angle and you don't feel high up. Maybe thats just me
They need to update the front though. The fortuner looks better but performance and features go to the prado
Hahaha the fortuner has the exact size engine with the same power output. Plus the fortuner is lighter so performance goes to the fortuner!
King land cruiser, Prince prado
Not sold in America 😢
not the best looking thing but bulletproof
We need All-New Land Cruiser Prado like Land Cruiser 300 Twin Turbo.
+ Land Cruiser Prado Competition
- Jeep Wrangler 2.0L Turbo 270hp, 3.6L 285hp
- Pajero Sport, 2.4L i4-T, 3.0L V6, 6 MT or 8-speed Aisin, 2,045 kg
- FORD BRONCO
- Mahindra Thar, 2.0L, 2.2L
The Most Hardcore Off Road Car
Sad Old Prado Facelift 2017-2022
Pajero 3.8 and 3.5 (the normal Pajero)
Nissan patrol y61 4.8
I think you might be missing the point of the Prado.
My golf gti is quicker then all of these but isn't so great on gravel.
Prado is for people who want to drive 500 000kms on gravel and have an operational vehicle.
most of these others are for those who like comparing their measurements down at the pub
any difference between this and the 2014 Prado? The one with the lights that go down? Apart from the cosmetics that is?
That's a beautiful 4Runner
3:35. Head-up display?
best 4by4byfar
Too outdated...
New Ford Everest is much ahead in this class...
Definitely someone you hate back there 😅
The interior is depressing
Interior is great 😊😊😊😊😊
I th8nk your comment is depressing
No modern features such as electronic parking break, digital display, head up display, DAB digital radio, lack of many safety features. This guy clearly talks like being paid off by Toyota for nothing but positive reviews.
Lack?? Lmao ..Toyota has no reason to pay anyone to talk up this vehicle ..This will outlast even your stupidity
Not sure where you got that info from, lack of modern and safety features?
The Prado I have on order has lane departure warning, radar breaking, active cruise control, side view crash avoidance, parking monitoring, reverse collision detection, pedestrian monitoring, 360o view cameras and some other safety features which I forgot, without looking at the catalogue again. Are they not enough safety features? I am glad it doesn't have the heads up display thing. I drove a car that had that, it is bloody annoying stuck in your line of vision. Here in Japan no new cars come with any infotainment systems. You order it when you buy the car so you can put in exactly what you want and not have to have the rubbish basic model that the manufacturers put in. The Prado has a digital centre display, but the Speedo, fuel gauge etc are analogue, which actually I prefer. Gives it a more modern/retro feel, like the escudor I have now. That even has a large analogue clock in the middle of the dash, easy to see, and looks super cool and retro. Digital are ok but not easy to see in bright sunny weather or when you are bumping around off road.
3:11 ironic.
Terribly outdated, Get with the Times for the New Toyota Prado and Kakadu model!
The background music is giving me the shits
😭😭😭😘
It might be a good vehicle but it's got the styling of a shoe box both inside and out.
Especially inside
Looks extremely outdated.
Noisy, underpowered old tech engine, 13 years old chassis. No thanks.
The 2.8 litre Toyota 1GD diesel was only released in 2015, so it's a fairly modern engine. The Ford 2.0 bi turbo diesel engine is probably newer but I think I'd go with Toyota over Ford for reliability and driveability reasons.
So dated
Just painful to look at! Good bye.
It's a terrible shame the Prado doesn't have a decent engine. Toyota have a terrible history making Diesel Engine's.
Which manufacturer has made a decent diesel engine? Mercedes OM642 V6 diesels are probably the best. Ford's V6 diesels, fitted to Land Rovers and the Renault V6 diesel in the Nissan Pathfinder/Navara both suffered spun big end bearings, VW V6 diesels are a bit hit and miss. The early BMW inline six diesels suffered catastrophic failures due to swirl flaps entering the combustion chamber, and the later ones had random timing chain breakages.
Which diesel engine manufacturer would you prefer to go with? 🙂
Top dog not for much longer
Toyotar.Randklezer.vx
Really hope they put a 6 cyl diesel!