NEW VEHICLES / Prado

The all-new Prado redefines the rugged 4WD, with exhilarating performance, ground-breaking off-road capabilities and breathtakingly bold new looks.

Features

3.0 litre Turbo Diesel engine
5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission
17" x 6.5" alloy wheels
5 seats
Full-time 4WD
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Active-Traction Control (A-TRC)
Anti-skid Braking System (ABS)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (Automatic transmission models only)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (Automatic transmission models only)
4WD control switch
Cruise control

Air conditioning
Smart Entry & Start
Audio input with USB and iPod control
Bluetooth™ handsfree capability
6-speaker audio system
220V rear accessory socket
Ventilated centre console box
Driver's dual stage SRS Airbag
Front Passenger SRS Airbag
Driver's knee, Front side and Curtain Shield Airbags
Active head rests
Rear spoiler

Overview

These days, every day is an off-road adventure. Even a trip to pick up the kids can sometimes be as treacherous as taking on a mountain pass. And long road trips can turn out to be as demanding as slippery dirt tracks.

At Toyota, we've spent more than 50 years researching, testing, building and improving 4WDs and never in all that time have the demands of the on-road driver so closely matched those who want to explore the wild country. Both want greater control in tough conditions. Both desire outstanding levels of power and towing strength and both want to get there safely and comfortably, every time. Perhaps that's why the All New Prado has been so eagerly anticipated, technologically advanced and designed from the ground up to give you the best of both worlds.

The latest progeny of the great LandCruiser that first came to Australia in 1958 to help build the Snowy-Hydro system, the All New Prado still adheres to those same robust traditions of hard work and stalwart performance. But it also knows the importance of style. Of grace and poise. And breathtakingly bold looks.

As well as an elegant, muscular new shape, we've given the new Prado an unprecedented array of intelligent technologies - to help make driving more exhilarating, more comfortable and more safe. It is truly the most advanced Prado we have ever built. This is the Prado that can take you anywhere in style and make every journey a destination in itself.

Styling

Home theatre on wheels

A truly world-class entertainment system is built into Kakadu with entertainment areas to let front and rear passengers enjoy their own zoned activity. The Kakadu model has a Rear Seat Entertainment system that plays DVDs on a remote controlled large 9" drop-down screen with powerful 5.1-channel surround sound and has auxiliary inputs for portable media devices like your video camera and gaming consoles.

Intelligent flexibility

The roomy 5-door Prado features a wide variety of seating configurations for two to seven people (limit of five people in standard GX - 7 seat optional). Power operated third-row seats fold down flat and a sliding function on second-row seats allow for ease of stowing and reclining on Kakadu and VX. Ergonomic design, a steering wheel with electronic tilt and wider door openings all provide superior flexibility to cater for changing needs.

Luxury and comfort

Prado's luxury shines through with an impressive array of features including electric+ and heated front seats*, three-zoned air conditioning, dusk-sensing headlights* and rain-sensing wipers*. With Smart Entry and Start you can lock, unlock and start the car with a touch of the door handle or start button when carrying the key in your pocket or bag. (+VX and Kakadu models only. *VX, Kakadu and ZR models only. GXL, VX and Kakadu models only.)

Multi-Information Display and Electro Multi-Vision screen

PStandard on the GXL, VX and SX models the 4.2" TFT colour Multi-Information Display shows the outside air temperature, trip information and Rear View Camera vision. Whilst the Kakadu and ZR models feature an Electro Multi-Vision touch screen which additionally displays the DVD based Satellite Navigation, Rear Seat Entertainment control* and Multi-Camera vision. (*Kakadu model only.)

Safety

Vehicle Stability Control & Traction Control

For enhanced safety, all Prados come complete with Toyota's Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC). VSC automatically adjusts engine output and brake force when the vehicle experiences understeer and oversteer skidding while cornering. TRC improves your car's contact with the road in poor driving conditions when you're accelerating, cornering or during a standing start.

AB-i: Active Braking with intelligence

The Prado's Active Braking with Intelligence helps the driver with braking, by generating a larger braking force if the brake pedal is suddenly and rapidly pressed. Prado's AB-i system incorporates Anti-skid Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and is standard across the range.

Downhill Assist Control and Hill-Start Assist Control

Downhill Assist Control (available on automatic models only) automatically controls the brakes to maintain a constant low speed when descending slopes helping reduce wheel lock, while, Hill-start Assist Control makes rollbacks a thing of the past by automatically applying the brakes for approx five seconds when starting off on an incline.

Front and rear parking sensors

The new-generation Prado's front and rear parking sensors make reversing and parking safer and easier. With up to eight sensors (four front and four rear), they detect nearby obstacles and alert you with a buzzer and visual warning on the Multi-Information Display to help you avoid those expensive dings. The 8-sensor system is standard on VX, Kakadu and ZR models only. The GXL and SX offer four rear parking sensors only. (ParkAssist is designed as a driver assist device only and should not be used as a substitute for skilled driving and safe parking practices. The area into which the vehicle is to be reversed/parked must be visually monitored by the driver while parking.)

Seven SRS airbags

Every Prado is equipped with seven SRS airbags that help shield the driver and passengers in the event of a collision. Both front seats are protected with front and side airbags plus a driver's knee airbag to shield the driver's legs. Meanwhile, curtain shield airbags cover all rows of seats protecting everyone inside.

Pre-Collision Safety System*

Using the millimetre wave radar in the grille, the system calculates the distance and relative speed of the vehicle in front and will warn you if an accident is likely - so you can slow down. If an accident becomes unavoidable the system snaps into action - the brake is applied and the front seatbelts are retracted - reducing the impact on the car and the people inside it. (*Pre-Collision Safety System is designed as a driver assist device only and should not be used as a substitute for skilled driving. The driver should continue to monitor the road ahead.)

Radar Cruise Control*

It automatically detects traffic in your path and ensures that the Prado maintains a preset distance, according to your settings. It slows down and accelerates as required and reverts back to your original cruising speed, when the vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane. (*Radar Cruise Control is designed as a driver assist device only and should not be used as a substitute for skilled driving. The driver should continue to monitor the road ahead.)

Mechanical

4WD capability

Every new Prado has full-time four wheel drive (4WD). Using an efficient motor switching method, it makes changing between low and high ratios a simple matter of turning a dial on your dash - and locking the centre differential for that extra bit of driving force is just as easy. A torque sensing LSD (Torsen® LSD) in the centre differential provides optimum torque distribution between front and rear wheels, providing better traction and control during acceleration and turning, and, just as importantly, increasing your enjoyment of the drive.

Multi-Terrain Select (MTS)

With the Multi-Terrain Select system (MTS) on board, you can negotiate any terrain from mud and sand to rocks and moguls, knowing you've got the right amount of grip for the conditions. MTS is a ground-breaking feature that regulates wheel slippage and automatically provides the maximum amount of traction for any given off-road scenario - all by pushing a button on the steering wheel.

Multi-Terrain Monitor

The Prado's Multi-Terrain Monitor feeds images from four onboard cameras to Prado's EMV, showing the ground conditions around the vehicle and allowing you to check blind spots, reveal hidden terrain, and confirm your vehicle's position and clearance. It features a versatile display mode which, at the push of a button, can switch between views. (The front, side and rear cameras do not provide a comprehensive view of the area surrounding the vehicle, and should only be used as an aid for viewing when parking/driving.)

Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)

The new Prado offers electronically modulated KDSS, a state-of-the-art suspension system. Off-road, it provides generous suspension travel allowing the body to remain stable on terrain. On-road KDSS reduces the roll and tilt in tight corners and absorbs minor bumps to create a smoother and more comfortable ride.

CRAWL Control technology

CRAWL Control helps you manage difficult off-road conditions. It's an advanced technology that allows you to take your foot off the pedals and concentrate on the steering while CRAWL Control maintains a slow and steady pace.

Adaptive Variable Suspension system

The Prado's Adaptive Variable Suspension system with rear electronically-controlled air suspension provides a comfortable ride tailored to suit driving conditions and driver preferences. The system also maintains optimal vehicle position when cornering and provides cruising stability in off-road conditions.

GX
GXL
VX
Kakadu
SX
ZR