Toyota has confirmed the new Land Cruiser Prado range will arrive in Australia in mid-2024, with a new off-road focussed variant, 48-volt technology across the range, and retro-inspired styling.
The brand says the five-variant Prado range brings rugged capability to the market with major improvements to driveability, technology and design.
Toyota Australia spokesperson Sean Hanley says the new Land Cruiser Prado will continue to resonate with Australian families.
“The Prado has become a favourite for Australians in need of an SUV able to transport the whole family during the week and go off the beaten path on the weekend, all with signature Toyota reliability,” he says.
“The new-generation Prado will continue the legacy forged by its predecessors when it arrives here, with the addition of 48-volt technology and the new Altitude grade,” he says.
The 2024 Land Cruiser Prado range will build upon the line-up of the current generation with GX, GXL, VX and flagship Kakadu grades, and the addition of a new high-end Altitude variant aimed at adventure-focused customers.
The Prado line-up continues to open with the five-seat GX grade, distinguishable from the outside by 18-inch dark grey alloy wheels, an upper grille with ‘TOYOTA’ lettering, LED headlights and daytime running lights, retractable body-coloured exterior mirrors, darkened front and rear bumpers, side sills and wheel arches, and a manual tailgate with glass hatch.
Inside, the GX features fabric seats with six-way manual driver adjustment, a 7-inch colour MID display, automatic dual-zone climate control, all-weather rubber floor mats and a 220V power outlet in the rear.
Multimedia on all variants comes in the form of a 12.3-inch multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation with cloud function4, DAB+ digital radio, Toyota Connected Services and on GX, a 10-speaker audio system.
A full suite of Toyota Safety Sense active safety technologies are available across the Prado range, including a pre-collision safety system, adaptive cruise control, lane trace assist, blind spot monitor and rear parking support brake, as well as other welcome safety features including front and rear parking sensors, a panoramic view monitor, nine airbags, trailer sway control and a pre-wiring harness for the tow hitch.
Standard driving assistance technologies on all variants include vehicle stability control with active traction control, downhill assist control and crawl control with five selectable speed settings.
Stepping up to the GXL, adds roof rails, rear privacy glass, silver front and rear bumper trim and a powered tailgate.
Inside, the GXL adds a third row of seats for a seven-seat capacity, with synthetic leather-accented upholstery and a 50:50 split-fold seat back for the third row. Front seats offer heating and ventilation with an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, genuine leather-accented steering wheel and shift knob and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Improved convenience features include rear climate control, a wireless charging pad8 and two additional USB-C charging ports for a total of six throughout the cabin.
Next up is the luxuriously specified VX, identified by its 20-inch premium dark metallic alloy wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, over-fender moulding and rear guard trim, and bi-LED headlamps with dynamic auto-levelling and adaptive high-beam system7technology.
The VX provides greater amenity for customers with leather-accented seats with driver seat power lumbar support and memory, four-way front passenger power adjustment, power-adjustable steering wheel, carpet floor mats, a refrigerated console box and tyre pressure monitor.
A 12.3-inch colour MID display has been added along with a premium 14-speaker JBL audio system, while additional driving assistance for both on and off-road includes Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) and five-mode Drive Mode Select, Multi-Terrain Select, and in a first for Toyota, the Multi-Terrain Monitor system which provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle’s underfloor and surrounds when off-roading.
The new Altitude grade makes full use of the Land Cruiser Prado’s fundamental off-road capability, introducing several exclusive features designed to tackle the toughest terrain the country has to offer.
The Altitude version offers enhanced capability with the fitment of 18-inch matte grey alloy wheels with Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres, a rear locking differential, and a new stabiliser disconnect mechanism (replacing AVS) which provides an extra 10% of wheel articulation to help maximise traction on uneven surfaces.
It also features black door handles and tailgate garnish, black over-fender moulding, a moon roof and the option of two-tone colourways.
Available exclusively in five-seat configuration, the Altitude builds on the specification of the VX and inside, adds a digital rear-view mirror, heated steering wheel and head-up display.
Crowning the Land Cruiser Prado range is the seven-seat Kakadu, which also adds features over the VX including a panoramic moon roof, illuminated side steps, heated and ventilated rear seats, heated steering wheel, adjustable driver’s seat thigh support, digital rear-view mirror, head-up display and a rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential to enhance handling when cornering.
All Prado variants are powered by the same 150kW, 500Nm 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder powertrain with 48-volt technology, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Every Prado offers full-time all-wheel drive with a lockable torque-sensing Torsen centre differential and low-range gearing, with a 3500kg braked towing capacity across the range.
A total of eight exterior paint colours will be offered on the Prado including the new Altitude-exclusive Tanami Taupe and Ningaloo Blue, optionally available with a white roof.
Further details on the new Land Cruiser Prado including pricing and full specification will be announced closer to the model’s arrival in mid-2024.
