NEW PRADO LANDCRUISER 8 SPEED AUTO OFFROAD

[@leonugroho593]

Instead of turning off traction control you can just select MTS - turn the mode selector SAND, traction control will be turned off automatically. It’s faster. Even better, throttle response is also adjusted. DRIVE mode is more appropriate on pavement. When off road use MTS. And you don’t need additional OBD Screen, you can configure the dash (12 inch one) to show details such as transmission/oil temp, battery voltage etc. 3 presets can be stored, I have one for daily driving (adaptive cruise, fuel mileage), one with off engine parameters (temps, voltage), and one for navigation (compass rose).

[@garywatson9917]

Thanks Jeremy clarkson

[@colinboyd7779]

You'll have to excuse Ronnie, he's not used to having high tech things like Mode Selection.

[@vatech844]

👌👌👌

[@Marvilalove]

Than you, very helpful advise!!

[@robstone4537]

Do the modes work in high range? I have a 22 Kakadu and the sand/mud drive selector only works in low range.

[@Sh4dow682]

Good to see a brand new 4x4 going offorad when most will just haunt the highways and city streets (and soccer fields)

[@stefanhandel2821]

city ​​off-roader 😂

[@djjames6576]

I usually use 4H for sand and beach work. 15psi in the tyres, TC off, rarely get bogged ever. Friends using 4L always getting bogged

[@bellomarino]

The same shit. Prado 120, 3doors, 4l.

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

Yep the getabout training boys at the 4WD show were saying the same thing at their recovery workshop. 4H is recommended for sand as it allows the car to “float” with low enough PSI and the high gears cause minimal surface disruption since they have less torque.

[@mazevx2451]

4low doesn't make sense on sand unless you're severely underpowered

[@4x4Overlanding247]

When I did the Coorong to murray mouth (100km each way with a lot of soft sand) I found it was lacking power in the soft stuff in 4H going 50km/h and above and starting to bog down so changed back to 4L and just took my time sitting below 40km/h. No prizes for getting there quicker. Ive found 4L gives you the torque to get through softer patches much better than 4H . . .

[@darrenc4096]

@@4x4Overlanding247exactly. Very soft sand requires 4L. Using 4H in these conditions is what kills gearboxes due to heat. Some of the above comments show most don’t have enough experience in soft sand.

[@Russianmafia10]

I really like that raised intake, super clean looking

[@noprefixamerican4743]

I agree,

[@troypreston1534]

Ronnie can you do a tow test comparing this and your 4 cyl 76, like the one you did with your 76 and 79 series please

[@RoamingRooma]

Looking forward to this. 76 is a well built proven platform

[@seanchristie7150]

Fantastic honest, real world assessment, well done

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

50% honest, it's a toyota channel

[@seanchristie7150]

@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing except when he has an ineos

[@HeIaI]

Looking forward for Ronny's Adventure with his Prado.

[@bullseyebella4303]

Be interested to know what you prefer in standard form between this and the grenadier, then after the inevitable upgrades the difference between the 2.

[@Sh4dow682]

I see Ronny's got the DJI mics going.. nice

[@MichaelHopewell-d8v]

Did pretty well for a stock vehicle... love that you gave it a hard time! Kinda makes me feel better placing a deposit on one.

[@LakeLars]

Drove in the Sahara with the J12 Prado through the dunes. Low pressure and 2wd was enough for 90% of the tour 🤷‍♂️ for the hardcore stuff of course the 4L was useful 👌 no thread on the tires tho 😂

[@StevenOyston]

Loving the honest review and feedback, let's all be real. The 250 Prado is a thing of beauty. Warranty and all.😊😊

[@tallboy49]

Well i saw 3 at the local dealership and one down town this morning and as far as looks go i am not very impressed. Looks too much like a box on wheels.

[@heinzketchup4558]

@@tallboy49 well the previous one (150) looked like a bulky, weird blobfish imo. I much appreciate the boxy design, reminds me of the Nissan Pathfinder, in a good way.

[@craigdavid6668]

@@tallboy49Plot twist, you don’t have to buy one ya sook.

[@ozasokozasok3264]

Apologies Ronnie for being picky but . . . a locked centre differential only splits power and torque 50/50 between front/rear axles in the special case of front and rear road traction (impedance) being identical. That special case is rare on a 4WD track - it is the uneven front/rear traction which causes us to want to lock the centre diff in the first place. An open centre differential always splits torque 50/50 between front and rear, but only splits power for the same special case. All confusing physics. But the easy bit is that the ONLY parameter which is always and genuinely split” (n the sense of being identical for each of the front and rear axle) - when a centre differential is locked - is the rpm.

[@timmgoodman]

Does this Prado have the Torson centre from the earlier model?

[@250PRADOOZ]

pretty good video Ronny, It is interesting that when it is off-road it does seem to feel more agile and secure then the 150 did

[@afarrugia]

Thanks Ronny great review

[@3800TURBO]

If only the had rear cargo space with the 7 seater. It was a deal breaker for me. We fill our current 150 with stuff when we go camping.

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

That spare tyre looks incredibly low and angled down at the front. Angled downwards in direction of vehicle travel may be an issue in the rocks.

[@entropyachieved750]

Love your honesty. Your my favourite 4wd motor journalist

[@mindofown]

Youve gone to another level Ronny, well done, a young star on the way up

[@Nutty-w2k]

Let's see how many people will give there professional opinions that have never driven or owned one 😂....I can already tell this vehicle will have its lovers and haters. Personally for me being a person that doesn't want that feeling nagging about hurting a brand new vehicle it's not for me I want to use a 4x4 to its full potential so it's second hand for me that way it doesn't crush the soul if and when you get some damage.

[@electrikoptik]

The haters can hate all they want but Toyota knocked it out of the park with the 250-series and it will sell like hot cakes!

[@dr.killjoy5001]

Well, the only thing that is abysmal about the car is the acceleration from 0-100 that was 11 seconds. I hope that was the lowest basic trim or something and there will be a quicker one because this car seems amazing otherwise. And yes , acceleration matters in ANY car.

[@Gnargoyle811]

@@dr.killjoy5001Go test drive one and find out if you’re that pressed about it….

[@boxoffisa]

Those are not just haters but ignorant people.

[@boxoffisa]

@@dr.killjoy5001 no one really always use 0-60 measure in daily driving. Trust me, no one buy this thinking of racing with a Subaru WRX.

[@electrikoptik]

@@dr.killjoy5001 Not many people will be be buying the Prado expecting sports car like acceleration. The GX550 will do 0-100 in 6,8 seconds if you want better accelerating 250-series.

[@martin60688]

Hi Ronny thanks for some cool and honest reviews and testing this car

[@auspokemon7350]

Looked so fun on the dunes. Can't wait to get ours

[@fawshaw3361]

How would the plastic panel trims affect flare fitment?

[@AlphaOmega333]

RIP the ventilated seat function

[@mwat22]

All I'll say is the 250 is good and will be bought by many for highway and town and mild off-road as the previous 150, but the interior space is an issue for some, it's better to just go to the troopy it's good enough now but still the same to an extent as the old one, those with money to spare will go to the 300 GX or GXL anyway, Alternatively go for Lexus GX or GXL, difference being it has a twin turbo V6 or something, could be the best alternative in this situation

[@randomuser6306]

The prado 150 4.0 will go into 5th in low range. You need to bounce off the rev limiter and then manually select 5th and she goes in.

[@ray9880]

Great sand test. Awaiting the rock test. Watching from Newfoundland and Labrador,Canada.

[@remyche8768]

250 has nearly identical wishbones/control arms rear diff ect but 300 has like extra meaty metal and beefyer diff. Think cheap upgrade possibly just be getting second hand 300 bits.

[@remyche8768]

Does the hugh specs prados have the adaptive headlights like the high specs 300s? I swear not alot of 300 owners know. It will spread the beam wide when slow, and ever turn the beam which way you turn the wheel, and when you speed up the beam will narrow, also it will pick up car and turn off a section whennthe oncoming car is or car infront but still be in highbeaam. Hard to explain but trippy to watch

[@remyche8768]

Just look up on KZbin toyota adaptive headlights . It's not that auto high beam low beam most base model Toyota's have that doesn't really work well.

[@4bnewb969]

In the 150 using 4L turns the VSC off, you still need to manually turn the TC off. I suspect the 250 is the same ?

[@leonugroho593]

it’s easier now with MTS, select whatever terrain you’re facing (AUTO, SAND, MUD, DIRT, ROCK) traction control will be on or off appropriately even when in 4H depending on the mode selected. And not only TC, throttle response is also mapped differently for each mode.

[@stefancremer4615]

Curious if you used the sand driving mode?

[@jeeproverbydesign]

Curious if you used MTS (multi-terrain select)?

[@leonugroho593]

Looks like he did not (traction control off)… 😅

[@jeeproverbydesign]

@ MTS does more than just traction control. It modulates throttle and transmission performance as well, and adjusts how traction control works. It could be more useful in certain situations than completely disabling traction control.

[@leonugroho593]

@@jeeproverbydesignspot on. I would have selected MTS SAND instead.

[@Theprofessor1212]

As much as i would like to buy one i wont. This car is 95k nzd. A used FJ cruiser with 4L petrol and A-Trac does 90% of what this car does at 28k nzd. Its better but there is no way this car is 67k better than the FJ cruiser.

[@j.garcia7832]

Love it! Very 80 Series from the back.

[@TecioNogueira]

Ronny, good to meet you at the Perth show with the tyre game. I was hoping you could tell me the thoughts between the LC250 altitude vs the LC300 gx. They cost the same, it will be my daily but needs to be 4x4 capable and tow. Which once would you pick? Altitude has the sunroof, locker, luxury OR the 6 cylinder. Thank you.

[@rob7385]

Buy a new patrol much better more powerful and stronger platform than the 250+300

[@sand_shifter]

Keep the windows up …

[@Lewythefly]

Seems like with the sport mode it unlocks more power than the 150.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

its the same power but the extra gears make it go faster

[@devrajd4008]

Everyone who noticed ENGINE CHECK LIGHT @ 5:03 , ENGINE was not running as there was also the STEERING CAUTION and PRAKING BRAKE light on at right down corner of screen , hence only key was on ON 👍

[@Marvilalove]

Yes, obviously that clip of the dashboard was added later on to visualize what he is saying, nothing wrong with that.

[@SanoyNimbus]

If I where on that beach with all gear you have there ... I would worry more about the sand in my camera gear than the sand on the seat :)

[@Alcor151]

looks like it can handle itself, i just wonder how well it'll handle heat during the summer

[@khonjel_singh]

@@Alcor151 Isn't it summer now in AU/NZ since they're in southern hemisphere.

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

@@khonjel_singh not at the time of the filming.

[@JW-qf2fx]

@@khonjel_singh only just coming into summer.... we have some 30 degree days starting but there are 40+ on their way normally more jan/Feb

[@fishstixfishingadventures]

Back again! Great work.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

I am not a Toyota fan boy but I like these 250's. Very nice looking vehicle. Carexpert channel was saying they are sluggish. Doesn't look sluggish to me. Are you going to do a towing segment Ronny? Be interested in seeing if it tows as well as the 76.

[@tonyitalia5993]

What do you think worth buying ?, l took one for test drive was nice to drive

[@Ronny_Dahl]

too early for that call, I've been focused on off-roading

[@tonyitalia5993]

@ cool loving your videos on KZbin

[@tonyitalia5993]

I got one on order

[@angelapotter8332]

Ronny why didn’t you test MTS sand mode?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I had a look at it but need to play with it more, it seems to me like a setting for beginners that might not understand the traction control ect

[@nawiribrahim]

Ronny Thoughts about Prado vs Grenadier?

[@Shakshuka69]

I bet it prefers higher rpm because the torque curve is flatter up there with a small displacement high boost engine. Violent shove at low rpm when the boost hits is taxing on the engine and drivetrain.

[@craigdavid6668]

I bet you know what’s going on more than Toyota do, start a car company mate, you’ll smash it👍

[@WheelsandDonuts]

Great Video! 😊

[@macguru9999]

I wonder how long the engine will last driving it like that ..... its quite a complex package

[@1GulFF]

We need video on Lexus Gx 550 overtrail

[@patrickarchibald6787]

See them on the street in both Perth and Albany already.

[@stevens.2574]

I know your a Toyota man, but please get your hands a on a y62 patrol and do a beach run review before I take mine on a beach trip.

[@rob7385]

62 won’t have an issue mate

[@ErzbergAdventures]

well we know it's not a jet. it's actually heavier and slower than the previous generation!

[@iansdetailing7236]

Ronnie what temp gauge your useing please

[@OPTIMUS6LTR]

scangauge 3

[@simonplant5179]

Hey, what digital temp gauge was that? Cheers

[@LVNITUPM8]

It's scangauge 3

[@leonugroho593]

You don’t need additional screen on the 250, just dive deeper on the 12 inch dash menu, they can actually be displayed

[@RoamingRooma]

Here is a question: What is the advantage over 2.8L LC76? Which is 15k cheaper. Too many electrons can go wrong?

[@4x4Overlanding247]

Yeah good question . . . . it really is just a luxury version of the 76. Would be interesting to do a full spec comparison between the 250 / 300 / 76. Which one would withstand harsh conditions better? No doubt a 76 Personally I'd prefer less whizz bang gadgets than more coming from a 25 yr old 90 series Prado . . . . But could I go back if I tried something as luxxy as a 250 . . . . ?? It would likely be very difficult . . . .

[@pantoqwerty]

If you want to do an occasional beach run and mainly the mall choose this Prado whereas if you want to do genuine tough stuff where damage may occur the 76 strikes me as the far better choice.

[@RoamingRooma]

@ spot on.

[@stabsfeldwebela4178]

If you have access to 40 million max trax you have access to a 2 min snatch. Pretty silly supposition, that’s what I am still wondering 😂

[@izzysanchez6849]

Outstanding!

[@jasonfields2793]

Its thr first good looking prado

[@galacticforce1]

How is it towing in real situations

[@GCTO239]

Great car but why was the engine check light on? Or wasn‘t the car running?

[@khonjel_singh]

14:55 where? Or is there a separate light elsewhere?

[@issackennedy9590]

Why was the engine light on while driving

[@eladfe]

Hmm, where is this ? I aasume lancelin ?

[@Suitmyselff]

That where he goes all the time to film & test

[@borby78]

He!y Ronnie, can you please tell me what make of temperature scan guage you are using? Cheers mate

[@krismezza]

It's the scanguage 3

[@borby78]

@@krismezza cheers mate!

[@leonugroho593]

On the 250 prado we don’t actually need additional screen. Loads of things : Map, compass, tilt, traction, Oil/transmission temp/qty, battery voltage etc.can actually be displayed on the 12 inch dash. Just need some digging on the menu though

[@kellykonaka5535]

Noticed the The Engine Check Light on

[@khonjel_singh]

14:55 where?

[@izzysanchez6849]

When you turn the vehicle on, check engine light always comes on

[@sammybeevg]

That’s cause it’s ignition was on without cranking the engine

[@JW-qf2fx]

you need to learn more about cars before you start commenting about engine lights....

[@doobresick]

Spare underneath is a PITA in the sand

[@bens6674]

Over 11 seconds to 100kph is anything but a jet. What a clown this guy.😂

[@craigdavid6668]

Post your review mate, keen to have a squiz👍

[@richardorsulich4698]

Don’t brake the motor, no motors in Australia

[@rob7385]

Plenty of those shitbox motors around that have died in older hiluxs and prados😎

[@drbrucejmacmurray1834]

Unloaded empty .... a TEST ??

[@craigdavid6668]

Righto mate.

[@brunoonraedt3401]

If I were you I would buy the grenadier without any faults.Or have I not seen these tests with the Grenadier?

[@krismezza]

Grenadier had the wrong badge on it for Ronny

[@deathrabbit82]

He made a video a week ago and listed many faults

[@doobresick]

Don’t mention the obstruction in the grenadier’s foot well.

[@brunoonraedt3401]

@@deathrabbit82 It's clear that even in that episode he doesn't dare say much about the Grenadier.

[@brunoonraedt3401]

@@doobresick Nowhere does he do with the Grenadier what he does with the Toyotas, that much is clear

[@longy277]

will see how it does the same type of driving when loaded up

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

U can't put a tiny 4 cylinder in this car and expect it to last.

[@Marvilalove]

2.8D is known to be reliable in the long term. Maybe if your main purpose is heavy towing it is a different case…or not.

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

@Marvilalove towing is literally over half the market. It won't last towing a camper around. These motors already scream and are gutless in the hilux

[@rob7385]

@@Marvilalove2.8 is definitely NOT known to be reliable in the long term😂 a little research or any skin in the game and you’d know this!

[@ShockWaveGamings234fg321f]

@@rob7385 dpf and turbo trouble are just the tip of the problems

[@darrenprior6339]

Looked to me like the truck handled that well. Cue all the Aussie whingers now telling us what a shitbox it is....just like they did when the 150 first came out

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

KZbin us killing this platform with too many ads. This just became unwatchable.

[@walnut5603]

Get premium - no ads

[@adenkunz4747]

Clown Het AdBlock ​@@walnut5603

[@Sh4dow682]

What ads?

[@smsd777]

Putting automotive journos to shame. Great test.

[@Nick-id1wz]

Did you enjoy driving it? We'll never know as you didn't give an answer.

[@kevinharris3821]

You could rebadge a LDV to a Toyota and most clowns would defend it .

[@ev0wat]

For the weight of the vehicle at 150kw that’s too gutless for my liking. I’d rather the 300 series.

[@pantoqwerty]

For the price of the Altitude I’d rather the GX 300, better platform.

[@superwag634]

yet the 40 series cruiser went to hell and back with 60hp. Tell us youre soft without telling us youre soft 😆

[@jameslast3192]

@@superwag634😂

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

​@superwag634 a lot has changed since 1950 for 100k a man would like all the things on his list a 30k V8 diesel q7 is better

[@doobresick]

Wrong tyres for the sand

[@stevenleca7610]

toyota add

[@superwag634]

I bet the cannon ute for 35k new does all this just as well as the 90k prado and zero stuffs given about filling cabin with sand

[@tbillington]

Just don't crash it because you'll be waiting 6 months for parts for the GWM

[@superwag634]

@ I have been driving since 16 and 30 years later, still haven’t crashed. I’ll take my chances. Besides that, I have a landcruiser as well, and a Hyundai, and a motorbike 🤷‍♂️

[@biggibber5701]

Too much crap on modern 4x4s,I'll stay with my old girl,2 sticks,gear and hi/lo simple and reliable.

[@nugget2317]

Seen one before for the first time on the road. They're so much smaller. Almost like a new 4 door rav 4

[@Lewythefly]

😂 no they are not, has the same wheel base as a 300 series

[@macguru9999]

but they are not

[@interceptor7905]

Tailgate glass will end up like Ford Territory loose and rattling by the looks of it

[@flight2k5]

It’s not a ford 😂

[@interceptor7905]

@flight2k5 Thanx Captain Obvious lol but it will rattle

[@flight2k5]

@ my gx460 doesn’t rattle. Why would this one

[@interceptor7905]

@flight2k5 Hopefully will not looks bit gentle

[@flight2k5]

@ are you one of those that think the outgoing model is the last of the real ones?

[@scottcox8559]

You won't be saying so much power when you top out it's 6600kg GCM. Soccer mums car at best.

[@Gnargoyle811]

Another keyboard engineer 👏

[@scottcox8559]

@Gnargoyle811 Anyone who has driven a fully loaded hilux knows they are gutless. You don't need to be an engineer to work that out champ.

[@superwag634]

you also wont be hitting the dunes with a 3tonne portable effluent tank aka caravan, so whats your point?

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

a bit of a over enthusiastic nothing burgar overpriced car a V6 diesel prado for the same price would be a better deal a tax deductible ute or a second hand 300 would be a better option over this $3000 for a mirror in old mates prado is criminal, i imagine headlights are worse ebay/amazon/gumtree for parts

[@art-is-lazy4509]

Would be a heap better with the 3.3 tt v6 diesel from your 300 series y'all. Wish we got that engine here, instead of toyotas crap turbo gas engines. Their 3.4 tt gas v6 has been a complete nightmare here, with 100,000 needing replacement in tundra. Because of that complete debacle, dealer can't give that crap away here, and I've hear toyota are dumping them on you Aussies?

[@vls3771]

Don't worry too much Most of these like the Defenders will be going to the hairdressers and shopping malls ...

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

At least the defender isn't gutless while it's doing it. I have to ask. What do you drive?

[@erker6423]

we used to play in sand boxes betw. age 2 and 4.....I do not see the sense driving up and down sand dunes....what a waste of fuel...this is not overlanding: childish! I would like to see Ron driving once outside AUS, from AUS all over Asia to Nepal......

[@BruceRowling]

You need a proper haircut

[@Gnargoyle811]

Weird that your only comments on this channel are about another man’s haircut….

[@user-fed-yum]

Gotta give Ronny credit for how well he supports lipstick on a pig. I mean the poor guy just bought this thing. And just like anyone who puts down a hundred plus grand, your always going to be reluctant to expose any buyers regret.

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

he bought a tax deductible car for his business it's pay tax or get a free car, hardly risky

[@maverick2242]

You can tell allot about someone on how they take care or dont take care of their car, it says allot!

[@thomjanson9644]

Prado, most boring car in history, in my opinion. I yawn just seeing one. Also the sh$test drivers on the road… I guess this one looks ok, still feel a sense of meh looking at it tho…

[@gw5436]

For gods sake, how much money does this incompetent auto company give this channel? A sellout.

[@deathrabbit82]

😂 less salt in the ocean

[@iwaswrongabouteveryhthing]

Toyota clearly have him bent over their desk