2025 Toyota Prado review

[@jasonr3165]

for whatever reason, that boot is unforgivable

[@Malc664]

Yeah hard to look past. Pretty slack of Toyota

[@stuartmarshall7099]

OUCH!!! those prices are ridiculous

[@therightcar]

They’re a bit higher that’s for sure!!

[@imopn]

i still wish they added to more cylinders to that 2.8 1GD 4cyl to make it a 4.2 Straight six and true successor to the legendary HDFTE. Woudl be a great engine.

[@buster_1972]

Omg how shit is the payload and servicing costs. Will be bypassing this.

[@bazinga615]

That isuzu MUX looks like a bargain, versus this.

[@therightcar]

You bet. New-look model due in 2025 will hopefully address some of the current issues.

[@351tgv]

problem with the MU-X is perception. we know its good but its not winning sales.

[@smsfsyd]

My mux has rust issues just after 12 months.. never taken off road. I accidentally found the rust under the passenger seat when looking for my wallet and got shocked The dealership tried to brush me off at first but now the car has gone in for full inspection.

[@bazinga615]

@@351tgv Yeah, every mux ever sold must has rust issues and that’s the only way they can sell them for close to $30k less than a Prado. 😂

[@boxoffisa]

@@smsfsydyou see some people still think Toyota doesn’t deserve the price it commands when others are selling bad products. It’s insane. I hope your trade that MU-X before it depreciate a lot harder.

[@Marlo63]

Can’t believe the big buts with this car. 48V system is unnecessarily complicated , rear luggage solution, weight, cost , no modern petrol engine, DPF is a nightmare for the city, service costs , Ad Blue expense , only 110 litre fuel now , no rear mounted spare ! Should have been on Hilux platform IMO But they will sell heaps i presume? I don’t get it.

[@buncha5651]

I am looking forward to seeing the 2025 MUX.😊

[@darrenprior6339]

"The All New Prado"....with a ten + year old asthmatic diesel donk. Only Toyota

[@simonr23]

the 2.8 engine is a good unit. i own a new everest bi-turbo, which allegedly makes the same power and torque. in the real world it doesnt. the 2.8 has more off the bottom and at the top end.

[@darrenprior6339]

@@simonr23 I hope you're right. I've just sold a Land Rover Discovery with 300hp and 650nm so this is going to be a massive downgrade I'm afraid. Hopefully I won't lose too much on it if it frustrates me in six months time and need to move it on.

[@youtubenumber1]

Jaust name one car is more reliable than Toyota Prado?

[@buncha5651]

Toyota has lost the plot. The boot area is unworkable, and that 2.8 engine 💩 is a joke, the 48 volt mild hybrid is a big letdown. 2 mates have the Hi Lux one with the 48 volt and one without. The guy without the 48-volt system gets much better economy. An Everest or MUX would be better choices.🤔

[@simonr23]

the 2.8 engine is a good unit. i own a new everest bi-turbo, which allegedly makes the same power and torque. in the real world it doesnt. the 2.8 has more off the bottom and at the top end.

[@jeremybrookes9354]

Agreed, the hybrid system appears to only exist to assist the stop/start system which in the real world is reported to do little if anything to improve fuel economy. As such it just adds unnecessary weight and takes up valuable boot space. This is a deal breaker for me.

[@s970022bee]

Toyota's battery system is shit, which makes the prado look shit.

[@buncha5651]

​@@simonr23 The 2.8 has been a constant problem since it was introduced. 💩

[@ishaqthkr]

2.8 is a joke? Nice joke

[@kikes2200]

Waiting for the new Nissan Patrol

[@orangejuicepony6881]

That boot is ridiculous

[@vladthe3rd414]

Has to be one of the most devisive releases to come out … people in the comment section are really mixed but it’s already sold out for 2 years I hear

[@f.t.w1066]

Everest all tha way..👍👍👍

[@therightcar]

It’s a cracking choice

[@simonr23]

for purely road driving - probably. i own a new everest, and it is nice to drive on the highway, but it is under-engineered. terrible shock vs spring tuning. and as is common with contemporary ford's, it has terrible software issues throughout the car. then there's the iffy mechanical issues. weak rear chassis, oil leaks, glow plug failures, engine mounts failing, rust in doors, boot and bonnet. off-road the prado smashes the everest. the new everest has road car suspension travel, but with offroad compromises to handling and comfort. if i was buying a new tow/4x4 vehicle today, it'd be this Prado.

[@hackney7106]

@@simonr23Ford has pretty well sorted out the issues,it is a far better vehicle than this new Prado.

[@gordonclark7632]

Atmospheric pricing, poor design of the rear area behind the third row and no flat floor. What a weight!

[@sa2591-p5d]

You’re very positive about it. I took one look at the cargo area and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. How the hell are my dogs gonna get in there? And $10k price increase with the same engine as the old one? Also, no rear locker until you get to an Altitude.

[@therightcar]

Get rid of your dogs. I’m joking. I have two dogs. They ride on the second-row seat alongside my daughter. 🤪

[@dansloss2566]

Quality review. Well done.

[@therightcar]

Thank you!

[@351tgv]

I went with a friend of my last weekend with his MY19 Prado GXL (I was in the MY23.50 Everest Trend) to a regional Toyota dealership (as we were both down south and heading home to Sydney) to have a look at this new Prado, I lol'ed when looking at the GX model digital driver display and saw the near same fuel and temp vertical stack gauges, that said Toyota figured out a better looking tacho display than Ford with the vertical bar one. My friend was not convinced by the 7-seat layout on GXL, also smaller fuel tank and Adblue, I simply told my friend adblue is not an issue if you keep on topping up the tank by keeping an eye on the adblue gauge. As for an Everest v new gen Prado battle? bring it on..

[@sneakyfoz3692]

There is a lot to like about this, it looks good inside and out but the price is a little off and I just expected something better from Toyota after this amount of time. It’s a lot of money and some corners have been cut which leads to compromises which you expect in cheaper models but not on a high end model. The 2.8:diesel is serviceable, but let’s face it, it is a truck engine and when you are spending $100k in 2025 it should be something more advanced and refined than that old burner, the 48v system is also a bit meh to me. The ad blue is unavoidable but just another hassle that makes a diesel engine in a high end off roader is a real pita.

[@billsingh75]

Great job Matt

[@therightcar]

Cheers, glad you liked it!

[@petercrawford3370]

If i was shopping for one of these, the VX would be my pick. Its a very nice looking unit

[@therightcar]

Yep, it has a few better features than the GXL but it’s hard to get up that high on price for a Prado!

[@jamesm6341]

@@therightcaryes but it comes with electronic adjustable shock absorbers. Which alone is worth paying extra. To get same suspension in Lexus gx its 141k

[@petercrawford3370]

@@therightcar Yeah, I guess its how it'll be perceived as a value proposition for those with the readies to afford one.

[@gladenstine123]

The boot if vx has the same bad design. Definitely a deal breaker for me after waiting for 1 year for this to be released in AU.

[@jamesm6341]

@@gladenstine123 Good on you, mate. Canceled orders are a welcome relief for the 17,000 customers already signed up and waiting out of the 27,000 allocated for Australia in 2025.

[@brucetreloar3200]

Phsst. Any wonder the likes of the Tank500 are kicking Toyotas butt.

[@therightcar]

Are they? Hahaha

[@paulargent1003]

Toyota has found somewhere to dump all the small capacity hybrids that where banned in Europe. Put them in hilux and prado for Australia 😢

[@harmansaroa8055]

For someone looking for a 7 seater, that third row and boot arrangement is a big turn off (that bunnings storage box behind the third row is so flimsy). Same with non sliding middle row. It's annoying enough in a 45k mahindra Scorpio N, and completely unacceptable in an SUV costing 100 k. Rest of the vehicle is good, n looks great, but priced too high, considering same engine output in a 200-300 kilo heavier unit.

[@therightcar]

Yep, I hear your frustrations. And the GVM isn’t high enough to add heaps of extra storage either.

[@buncha5651]

I drought a new 2005 Toyota Prado 4.0 V6 petrol it was a fantastic vehicle. Unfortunately, Toyota does not have a decent engine now. I drove a 2.8 diesel a few years ago very disappointing performance. 💩

[@Pedroaghyu]

The rear packaging is a mess

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes you should see the U.S. Toyota sequoia trd pro, our best off road wagon /s.u.v. ,rear cargo space its even worse , its more of a 3 row luxury family school bus @ $83k U.S $ or $128k AUZ $ , LC300 money as we don't get a LC300 or 70 series in the states or Toyota diesels

[@therightcar]

It’s a bit of a stumbling block, that’s for sure. But the fuel tanks, AdBlue tank and spare wheel make it hard.

[@kirkhobbs1473]

you missed opening up the tail gate and revealing the diabolical third row seating when flat...... like driving around with a rock in your shoe, my wife said a flat NO about lifting shopping up an extra 25cm just to get in on board...

[@Barry-26]

Are you aware that you can have third row seats remove with option $900 fault floor with labour cost extra and it will not affect Toyota warranty.

[@therightcar]

Good to know - and thanks for bringing it up.

[@Barry-26]

@@therightcar not every dealer knows this issue because they don’t have details yet. I blamed the Australia Toyota headquarters for not enough information out there. It is nuisance.

[@BedCrunch]

absolutely love, have been a huge fan for years, just wish I was rich

[@therightcar]

Who needs to be rich when unending debt is so accessible? Hahaha

[@netsiteing]

Need an in-depth review and comparison against Ford Everest (GXL versus Sport) to really compare the same money and even then Everest works out cheaper and has more equipment included it seems

[@therightcar]

You’ve done the comparison for me?! 😎

[@brendanhardman686]

Been waiting!

[@therightcar]

Hope you enjoyed the review

[@mokzilla9330]

To have a 5 seater you either buy the cheapest (70K+) with no features, or the most expensive with all features (90k+). Not to mention AdBlu as a new addition. Its almost like the legacy makers are pushing buyers towards the Chinese makers on purpose.

[@boxoffisa]

You can add a little to buy a new Mercedes CLE or the newest VW tiguan. Plus those two are much more affordable and reliable than this prado. That’s why China is winning. lol.

[@markscott2215]

Wow! - $72,500.00 for the GX gets you a urethane steering wheel.

[@therightcar]

Yep. Some spec anomalies for sure.

[@Murrayhewitt1967]

@@therightcarhave a look at the cost in Japan. 75K Aussie for the top of the range. We getting ripped.

[@belindabreen4616]

I’ve gone the GX as I don’t need 7 seats and I’d rather the boot space x now just to wait for it to arrive!

[@therightcar]

I hope you love it!

[@HPsense]

Wait for patrol 2025

[@therightcar]

Hmmm, not in Australia. New Patrol is a while away.

[@jamesdowning1798]

AdBlue use and in particular when towing? Ease of refilling the Adblue tank? This thing will chew through Adblue when towing a heavy load.

[@therightcar]

I’ll dive deeper into AdBlue stuff when I do my towing test in six weeks or so.

[@beograd07]

I never understood mild or any hybrid with diesel. In petrol I can understand the help of electric power to overcome the motion from start where petrol engine is least efficient and most thirsty before they build up the torque. In diesel engine where you have a plenty of torque on very low revs, what is the purpose of electric help? Battery and the rest of the electric system just adding to the weight with not much benefit. Instead of hybrid they could put a bigger engine in it getting much more torque which would be less revving and quitter for driving and still having the same or less total weight (and room at the back) and cheaper too.

[@davidsuter7885]

I think the lexus could be the one to go for, thanks for the review.

[@therightcar]

No problem! Glad you liked it.

[@netsiteing]

Drove one today, those seemingly large side mirrors are actually quite narrow when viewing

[@therightcar]

Yeah they are quite tall rectangular mirrors. Easy to get used to. Will be good for towing.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

Getting harder for us middle class by the day

[@grantreid8583]

The average Australian family doesn't need 7 seats but they may want the extra goodies!

[@roccetgaming3575]

A lot of car reviewers on yourtube are mentioning the altitude being around that $93k mark. The Toyota website shows just shy of $100k and the one I test drove was displayed at bang on $100k.

[@therightcar]

That’s because, as you’ll note in my review, it’s listed as “before on road costs”. And those on road costs are included on the Toyota site calculation.

[@roccetgaming3575]

@@therightcar Got ya! Thanks for the reply :)

[@amrdiab3940]

Needs at least 50-100 more nm to just compensate for the extra weight

[@therightcar]

It wouldn’t go astray! 🤪 quick chip tune should fix it.

[@billsingh75]

I am waiting for new Nissan Patrol

[@therightcar]

It’s a while away. And it’ll be expensive.

[@mkarafi1]

Have they nailed the new Prado? No I dont think so, they have done some good things in the interior and exterior styling, but powertrain wise not improving the performance and a heavier car than previous generations mean its slower. Take into account the $10k price rises across the board and the packaging issues its hard to justify picking one up when you can go and grab a Platinum Everest for a far better equation in terms of performance of a V6 Diesel and price.

[@therightcar]

I hear you mate

[@fordy83]

Which colour is this?

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks Adam - not keen on mixing conventional 4WD diesel with unconventional 48v / start stop system, digital dash and electronic park break - just more things to fail ‘out there’ - I’d be looking for a previous gen Prado in good condition with low kms and lift up rear tailgate - for Toyota to suggest a low 7-8 litres per 100kms fuel use is laughable - must have been travelling downhill in neutral.

[@KaledTV]

is it any different than the 2024 model?

[@therightcar]

No. It’s the new-gen model but it is labelled 2025

[@KaledTV]

@@therightcar thanks mate

[@tomskellern6128]

the rav 4 2.2 diesel with bu turbo would have been nice if they kept it and done some R and D

[@curlzbean]

Can’t go back to a D4D because i like driving

[@TamborineTV-z3x]

The Everest is an amazing car and that engine make it a hard choice. However, if you want to retain value and have a proven reliable engine that will last 10+ years, I’ll pay the Toyota tax for that. I know I’ll cop stick for that - but you’ll be trading your Everest when it hits 190,000km and the Prado will be entering its mid life cycle.

[@bubbleboy468]

Fkn dream on. I have three Toyota taxis with high mileage and they cost a fortune to keep on the road....I think you meant entering its mid life crisis 😅

[@therightcar]

Haha solid points

[@TamborineTV-z3x]

@@bubbleboy468 I would say you are the anomaly mate. Even a medium level of maintenance would suffice for that 2.8 litre engine. Is it undersized against current competition, yes. I have driven both the V6 in the Everest and the new Prado and the the V6 is infinitely better. However, I couldn’t help but be KM conscious in the Ford and that’s why I have an Altitude on order.

[@simonhjc]

You can lift the glass on the tailgate to put a toothbrush in as luggage. I agree with other comments- toyota has lost the plot. The 300 is awful (ive had one), the rear track issues on the 70 hasnt been resolved. This prado in terms of price alone is a rip off. I bought a 200 in 2018 for less. The mid row seating for the centre passenger- does toyota assume they dont have feet? I was a rusted on toyota owner. Inwantoyota australias auctioneer and have spent 37 years in the industry dealing with fleets. My advice? Buy something else

[@Automation_EGD]

I took two test drives of the new Prado GX. To be honest, I was very disappointed with the following experiences: Road Noise: road noise is a significant problem, making for an uncomfortable driving experience. Audio System: The GX’s sound system is extremely subpar. It’s worse than a $15 Bluetooth speaker I own, Cargo Space: The seven-seat model’s trunk is practically unusable, while the five-seat version is only slightly better. 48V System: I noticed no tangible benefits from the system during driving, and it seems more like a future maintenance headache than a practical feature. AdBlue Requirement: The need for AdBlue adds unnecessary complexity and inconvenience. Overall, the LC250 is no longer suited for serious off-road adventures and fails to meet the high expectations set by its predecessors.

[@philross1680]

Hi Matt thanks for your great review on the new Prado and look forward to your future new Prado reviews . I put an order in for a new GXL over a year ago and went for a test drive of one last week and was very impressed ….well sort of anyway🤔. The noisy 2.8 now with not only a DPF but featuring AdBlue as well along wind noise around the mirrors was a bit of an early put off and gave a bit of a reminder that the new Prado in some ways isn’t exactly as new as it could have been. However having said that the way it drove along with its appearance fit and finish look and feel a big step forward. I agree the boot debacle was a big oversight and keeping the old 2.8 diesel is a bit of a worry. However I doubt whether these issues will deter rusted on Prado owners who will buy the new model just to have one. In my case I couldn’t work a satisfactory deal ( Surprise Surprise!)with my Toyota dealer so guess I will be hanging on to my V6 Everest Sport for the foreseeable future. The Everest is in many ways better than the new Prado but unfortunately the Ford will never get close to the Pedigree and heritage of the Toyota Prado.

[@therightcar]

Thanks heaps for your input mate. I hear you on those concerns!

[@sadilankri2914]

sound like you just been paid for this ad from toyota

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Altitude does not come with TPMS. Perhaps Toyota assumes that Altitude customers will frequently deflate and inflate their tyres for offroad use, thus deleted it as a feature for it.

[@therightcar]

Oh really?? The spec sheet said otherwise.

[@Marks.Reviews]

@@therightcarwhat this person is saying lines up with the spec sheet on the Toyota website.

[@klausschroiff4405]

6-month service interval ... like in the 90s ...

[@bubbleboy468]

😂

[@kdd070]

Which model would you choose for your money?

[@netsiteing]

Altitude side steps should have been steel ones and not plastic

[@therightcar]

Good point!

[@Topgforlife6]

Matt Campbell lied to us

[@therightcar]

I lied to you about what?

[@Topgforlife6]

@@therightcar you scammed Sydney city MG. I’m a sovereign individual from Timbuktu.

[@Sparrowhawk63]

The rear end looks a lot similar to the older style Jeep patriot/commander. 🤔

[@LightingComposition]

I like the new design, but the boot space is a disappointment. Price is a deal breaker. I will never go near an Everest, best next option. MUX? LC300 is out of reach for my pocket.

[@s970022bee]

Sucks, what is the design? With this design and price, I will get the Tank 500 Ultra straight from GWM.

[@therightcar]

Okay, fair enough. It’s a beast!

[@s970022bee]

@@therightcar GWM just released the price of Tank 500 Hi4-Z AUD80k. Will this come to Australia?

[@Southern21076]

They’re so anti phone control but put massive screens everywhere .

[@morriemariani9646]

Id take the Tank 300...thanks

[@therightcar]

Love the Tank! Lot smaller than this, though.

[@morriemariani9646]

Man i just can't do the rear space. Looks horrendous with that box and seats not in the floor. Completely unfinished

[@therightcar]

It is finished it is just compromised due to the tanks (main, sub, AdBlue) and spare

[@morriemariani9646]

They should of done more homework on it mate. Love your reviews tho. Best on yt​. You convinced me to get a tank 300 with your review and I absolutely love the car!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Just bought a new Fortuner GX for $58 k. Bargain.

[@therightcar]

That’s a decent price.

[@Murrayhewitt1967]

Shame that Toyota gave us this. We deserve much more especially for this price.

[@therightcar]

What do you mean? Buy a Fortuner then?

[@Murrayhewitt1967]

@ A RAV4 will tow a trailer and a small boat. Go with that at this stage.

[@thelonewolf666]

overrrated, overpriced, overmarketed, underpowered pile of plastic crap worth 50k and cant tow anything more than a camper trailer

[@peterburdett8131]

Mate you need to go to spec savers. That is Uuuuuugly. Seriously Toyota must sit around the boardroom & laugh while deciding how much they are going to charge the lemmings for this car with a dinosaur of an engine & 3rd row seats designed for kids with no legs

[@therightcar]

Hahaha I did just hit 40 and my eyes are getting fuzzy in the dark…but I like the look of it!!

[@stev_n]

The dash unit in this car feels cheap. My Kluger GLX hybrid 2023 dash, on the other hand, feels more premium for less money 😂😂..

[@therightcar]

Isn’t it the same dash unit…? 🤪

[@morenamothai9616]

I would like to see how the new ldv d90 looks on your review. Please help us with a review.

[@therightcar]

Thank you for that - I am planning to review one, but the vehicle may not be available to me until early 2025.

[@defjam2026]

Love it! Just like the LC300 upon release, usual negative comments from people who can’t afford one or would never buy one. And they go on to sell like hotcakes

[@soundtempleAU]

This is the worst boot design ever, wow! I hope the 5-seater looks better.

[@therightcar]

I put a shot of the five seater in the boot section.

[@soundtempleAU]

@@therightcar haha yeah I saw it just after I made that comment. Still, the boot looks quite weird.

[@spiro5327]

Another Toyota rip off, yet so many will gladly hand over their hard earned for this

[@boxoffisa]

Just buy your Audi, your urus, hour cayenne, or another other car you feel is not ripping you off. Don’t dictate where we can put our money. Buy what’s best for you and let people be happy with their decisions. Negativity and hatred shouldn’t be near your heart if you are a happy person. Damn! Are these even bots or real people hating on a car I am enjoying.

[@spiro5327]

@boxoffisa Do you know the meaning of dictate ? This particular model, Toyota, is a rip-off as far as I am concerned

[@boxoffisa]

@ ok. Then buy what’s best for your budget, maybe Isuzu or something that’s not stealing from you. Don’t get ripped off.

[@IanAlexander-kw2oz]

Just watching all the spin on this new model and I am disappointed. Firstly the fact that to get a locking diff I need to spend over $90k plus is pricing me out of this new variant. For this price point you still get a 4 cylinder. Ford Everest locking rear diff and V6.

[@hackney7106]

@@boxoffisathe Everest runs rings around in every department.Who on earth pays close to 80k for a base model? Lunacy,it is not good value @ that price point.

[@Topgforlife6]

Matt Campbell exposed he’s from Sydney Australia

[@therightcar]

OH NO. EXPOSED.

[@Topgforlife6]

@@therightcar would you like to have a coffee in Alexandria

[@Khaos_1325]

Toyota is a joke with these prices and Aussie's are the fools for paying them and letting it happen. We have free trade with Japan on cars so our prices should not be far off theirs. LC 300 Japan - Base - $55k / GR Sport $82k LC 300 Aus - Base - $95k / GR Sport $150k Prado Japan - Base - $55k / Top Spec $75k Prado Aus - Base - $73k / Top Spec $99k Understand we should be a little more with shipping and import fees, luxury tax would only effect the top end 300's. Either Toyota Australia, or Japan, or both are taking Aussies for a ride. Before anyone says this is all cars, I checked other models across Toyota and Mazda. In general the Australian top specs are slightly more expensive than the Japanese models so they know what market the fools are in.

[@barryetherton4889]

Remember that Prado in made in Japan, so build quality is good.

[@therightcar]

True.

[@jamesm6341]

250 night and day difference to 150 relic

[@therightcar]

Haha it is a dramatic change!

[@twc733]

Those cheap fabric seats. The margins car makers work with... they still choose to do old boring fabric.... they look terrible...Toyota still uses their cheap plastic buttons .. great last forever.. how about making the interior as nice as the fabulous new look outside

[@jasonwishart6800]

if you own the previous prado, why would you bother to sit in this one? What a downgrade!

[@glennO-e9r]

A Discovery 3 from 2005 looks more modern and has better technology.

[@therightcar]

Hahahahaah you think a 2005 Land Rover has technology that still works???!

[@defjam2026]

…or anything that still works

[@Topgforlife6]

This car is like Matt Campbell boring and slow

[@therightcar]

Thanks for noticing!

[@Topgforlife6]

@ often Matt Campbell ponders on the 1.5L of the Toyota Yaris! Matt would you like to have a coffee with me at Alexandria?

[@tonymillar5342]

Thank You Matt. Your name is your badge and you do it proud with every review ! @therightcar #therightcar

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate!!