Thanks for the awesome review. Was totally shocked at how much space was taken up in the boot in all 5 models tho that 250mm height in the GXL, VX & Kakadu is ridiculous. Not to mention the adblue & loss of 150L fuel tank. These are some of the reasons I'm feeling very relieved that I bought one of the last brand new 2023 Kakadu's in May this year as I didn't like the look of the new FJ Cruiser looking Prado either. I think once people realise all the negatives with this newer model the 150 series Prado's are going to hold their value like nothing else.

Paul. Thankyou!!! You are my man when it comes to all reviews now. Such a perfect delivery of info, But i really appreciate your height! 185cm / 6 foot man. My brother is 190cm and bought this exact vehicle.

I’ll stick with my bulletproof 1GR-FE 120 Series, thanks.

Soccer mum car 👍 No U-turn @ school pick-up please 🤔

I would have liked to see the hybrid over here. The old diesel is perfectly reliable but with all the emissions crap. The people that buy these as a pavement princess or grocery getter, they’ll clag up with soot. All diesels with emissions hate city traffic, nerves getting a chance to blow themselves out. It’s going to be interesting.

A company called Loaded Drawers are providing a 3rd row delete option that gives a smooth and strong floor to the cargo area that covers the 48v battery system.

Not haveing hydraulics in the hood is disapointing.?? Why?

It’s a big shame Australia never got the proper hybrid as in the states. Australia is a good market for the Prado while the US was brand new and actually pretty crap for LC300 as well. Can’t help but feel Australia got short changed by the big t in Japan It’s that or they were too afraid it would eat into LC300 sales.

Been keeping an eye out for info on these for months. Just curiosity of course, I can’t even afford a 3rd hand MG so a Toyota will always be just a dream. But as I consume all the info and comments on these, being broke is starting to feel less bad.

That thing cost in Puerto Rico about $105,000!!! Absurd!! 😂😂😂😂

Great review. I was keen, but will wait another model or two. Love the satellite sos 🆘 function. Manufacturers really should provide a barebones model and allow us to add all the sensors and software piece by piece on or after purchase. I don’t need lane assist, ever. Hopefully they fix the weird boot.

Do a vid with the Mahindra vs the Prado

This car is sold at USD144,000 in Kenya. A country with a gdp per capita of USD2K

Good on Toyota Australia, get what you can for it. Yes, prices are up significantly but the 6mth wait suggests plenty of buyers still see value.

This car looks like shit.

This car is a disappointment of the car industry.

The wind noise at highway speeds it very noticeable. Also if you’re on the taller side the driving position is crap…your left knee is constantly pressed against the centre console

Toyotas are so underwhelming. Especially their boring interiors. And Toyota tax is ridiculous.

I am a fan of Toyota, looked at the Prado and the Fortuner, decided to go for the Fortuner. This car needs the 3.3 l V6 diesel.

Be cool to do a video with both the last of the 150 series Kakadu and the new 250 Kakadu and do a comparison

Toyota is treating us Aussies like fools. To give us the lacklustre slug 2.8 engine from yesteryear as the only option, coupled with huge price increases on top of it is laughable. Too slow, too expensive, too complicated. Yeah they’ll sell a heap, but I wont be one of the herd.

you've succesfully talked me out of liking it haha

Toyota's design crew must have been on an LSD Trip, dead set, and the usual underpowered shitboxes Toyota is famous for.

what engine is it?

However, I love the Prado from the previous generation.

Stick with my old territory, basic diesel, 2wd,hmmm this is the future will go away sand cruiser,will buy an Everest 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

This prado is such a disappointment. I ordered the vx a year ago and cancelled it today.

Regarding the offroad traction mode : Center diff is a Torsen . This kind of diff multiplies the torque by a factor and send it to a wheel with more traction. , but it needs to have a bit traction to multiply it. 0 (zero) multiplied with anything is still 0 (zero). The conclusion if if you have no traction at all it cannot multiply the traction and send it to the other wheels.

Great review, I thought this car was going to be awesome, but now for the money it seems underwhelming. I hate the boot! Gees it needs a bigger engine with more power & better fuel economy. I don't know if all those who bought it before driving it, are going to have that oh what a feeling! Again great review, a real eye opener. Cheers

Ugly, bland, and overpriced.

Definitely not

Thank you for the review and pretty good TBH. Not fussed if a 4wd needs you to activate stuff when off road that's kind of the idea really. If a car just figures it out for you why even have the diff locks etc in the first place. I will put that down to reviewer error. The car being slower than my 2022 Prado would be a bummer for new Prado owners and that rear boot would absolutely annoy the heck out of me. I've removed my 3rd row and put a drawer and 12v system in and I would be peeved if I couldn't do that. Having said there is already false floors on the market for these so someone will figure it out.

90k I would like a 6 thanks

Well we won’t be replacing our current Prado with the new version what a hunk of poo. Off to a f150 just bizarre

Spot on Ford, great initiative, built tough and with purpose!

The storage hump says "this was going to be IRS" and they changed back at the last minute. The live axle is likely on borrowed time. The third row seat should have been removable like in a minivan, however clasp mechanisms cost more money.

Im disappointed TBH, I like the looks, the smaller tank dont bother me, but the rest …… For that money I want a V6 diesel period not a 150kw diesel thats slower than the predisessor, and the boot what the hell mate ?? No for that money I can get way more power and better interior and seriously they could not even had a down tuned V6 as an option ???? Nope not my cash thanks

I think Ford gonna be very happy with the new Prado.

Loving the review,from South Africa

Never seen a speed sign for 95 before haha

In the first 15 seconds you showed that you didn’t read the manual. Select Center diff lock 😮

For AU customers only? :)

I know toyota is the market leader with great network parts availability etc etc but if you put aside the resale value one has to be crazy to overlook the new nissan patrol with a gtr engine. Its very well made with more space and i think more off road capability.

much better if this is the FJ Cruiser rather than the "Prado"

I chose the Everest Platinum.

i dont know why but i feel this car was rushed out and is not fully ready. toyota needs 5 years more to hone this machine and make it toyota usual standard 1 million mile machine.

Crikey! Would I get this or a 2-Door Jeep Rubicon? Same price for both..

Makes every 300 series Land Cruiser look over priced. Why would you even bother coughing extra coin for a 300?

In The Netherlands this starts at EUR 181,000 which is AUD 292,000.

Disappointed