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Toyota has no shortage of SUVs and off-roaders - the new C-HR, RAV4, Kluger, Fortuner and the godfather, the LandCruiser. The Prado slots between the Fortuner and LandCruiser in the hardcore off-road part of the range.
But just because it is a serious off-roader doesn't mean it is a niche vehicle - quite the opposite actually. In 2016 it was the most popular in the large SUV segment - outselling the likes of the Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe and Mazda CX-9.
This latest generation vehicle was launched back in 2009 but a major upgrade in 2013 brought fresh looks and a new turbo diesel engine and transmission.
How many models can I choose from?
There are plenty of Prado variants to choose from, with two engine choices (4.0-litre V6 petrol and 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel), two transmissions (six-speed manual or automatic), five or seven seater options and four trim levels (GX, GXL, VX and Kakadu).
The base GX, which is only available with the diesel, will get you 17-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera, keyless entry and ignition, a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and Bluetooth to name the highlights.
Stepping up to the GXL, which can be had with either the petrol or diesel engines, adds privacy glass, roof rails, tri-zone air-conditioning, navigation, premium steering wheel with audio and phone controls, rear parking sensors and heated side mirrors.
The VX gains 18-inch alloys, LED headlights and daytime running lights, front parking sensors, leather accented seats and a 14-speaker JBL surround sound system.
At the top of the range, the Kakadu, which is diesel only, gets a moonroof, premium woodgrain-effect steering wheel, rear seat entertainment, active cruise control, pre-collision warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. It also gets crawl control, an off-road system that allows you to set your speed off-road and let the car's computer and mechanical hardware do the hard work.
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