Plenty of enthusiasm, that’s great. We pick our Altitude up on Monday and are pretty happy with our choice for moderate off roading, touring and towing. The official Toyota GCM specification is 6600kg which is great though (as you understand) you will have to watch the GVM. I’m coming from a Hilux and am looking forward to getting back into a wagon for comfort and quality. Previous wagons include a FJ55 (1976) 80 series Gx, 100 series petrol, 120 series Prado oh and a jackaroo in there somewhere. Enjoy your new truck.
Hi Lil and Jack congratulations once again I think this is going to be a game changer for you both. Keep up the good work. Lots of love and appreciation Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
so true you can travel Australia in an unmodified car. Removing the 3rd row seat will save you some weight. Enjoy the ride. in 1982 when we went across the GCR (it was a track) old mate and his missus towed a van through with a stock Ford Fairlane! We prefer to travel light, no bull bar, winch or giant tyres. We've towed our van through all sorts of tracks with std sized AT tyres without any dramas
Good review, car looks pretty good but makes me really glad I went with an Isuzu MU-X. For a similar price I could add my bull bar, roof rack, awning, bash plates, long range tank and a suspension upgrade. Plus a number of other goodies. No ad-blue either :)
Toyota has shafted people with this model. No idea why anyone would buy one. Even the way they will starve the market of supply will keep prices up. Since covid consumers are being ripped off big time.
@@toejoe5076I’m pretty sure that was supply and demand due to factory closure and component availability and nothing to do with marketing strategy. I purchased my current LC70 during COVID in stock at the dealer.
Really hope it does everything you need. Congratulations on your new car. I feel like Toyota have built these for the mall crawler, soccer mums and dads. Will be interested to see how your journey with it goes. Just subscribed 🤘🏽
Congratulations on your new car Lil and Jake the 250 Prado looks amazing I’m looking forward to see how you go travelling Australia in this new car and will it live up to your expectations
Hi guys, yes I am getting around 16 litres per 100ks on the current model towing a 7 metre semi off-road van. By putting the spare underneath you drop from 150 litres to around 120. Great idea moving the spare to the rear on a swing away bar. One thing I don’t like is the need for ad blue which is not required on the current model.
Congratulations on your new "muscular toy"! We came across your RUclips channel today and absolutely loved it. We’re based in Australia and recently booked a Prado GXL in the same color as yours. After watching your video, we realized there are some differences between the US and Australian models, just as you mentioned. Thank you for the detailed explanation about the GXL - it helped us a lot! We’d love to see more updates, so please keep the detailed videos coming. We both enjoy traveling and exploring Australia, and we share our experiences by uploading travel videos to our channel. If you’re ever in Sydney, we’d love to catch up! Just let us know in advance. Wishing you all the best with your new projects!
@@tripbutterflies we’re so glad you enjoyed it, we’re finding new things with the car every day so be sure to check back in with us and we’ll keep you updated as we figure this thing out! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Congrats, love the new Land Cruiser. Being in the US we do get the Land Cruiser 250 but only with the petrol 4 cylinder turbo hybrid and no third seat. With the same TNGA chassis, we also get the 4Runner. With the Trailhunter option it has 10.1" of ground clearance, rear locker, front sway bar disconnect and a snorkel. We also get tow/haul mode with a brake controller. We can't get the diesel, the HiLux or the 300 series Land Cruiser. Each area has plus and minus issues...Hope to get a Trailhunter soon. Enjoy your new vehicle, will be watching your travels and vehicle mods planning our travels and mods once our vehicle arrives...
Looking forward to seeing how you modify your Prado. I have a 150 series Prado, and do yourselves a favour and get rated recovery points added to the front of your car to allow you to get towed out if bogged in sand or mud.
I love how when talking about the back of the car Jake sits on the bumper.... if he sat on the storage box it would be overloaded. i wanted to upgrade my 150 prado but when i saw the rear of this car.... it was a deal breaker for me. we are keeping our 150 prado VX and if they dont fix this we will go with an Everest.
Thanks for sharing guys. Love your work. Looking forward to seeing how it works out. I’m definitely a ute fan, but staying open minded about the change.
I'm just seeing your channel, which is really the channel I wanted. Thank you so much for the very detailed explanation. It was the best explanation. I'm really looking forward to the journey ahead. The additional installation of accessories for the vehicle is also what I really wanted. In particular, please explain in detail when installing additional batteries. I'm going to buy this caar next year. Thank you again.😊😊😊😊😊
With Toyota’s reputation for reliability and great resale value great choice. Although there are some issues with new models the Prado is pretty good. You are going to have to “ upgrade “ a lot of things to get it to do what you are wanting. Just means spending a fair bit more, so adding to overall cost. Congratulations guys.
Arent we all so spoilt with cars these days and with all the features! Watching you both so excited about features that are so standard these days, because your base ranger didnt have any of it was a great reminder of how much has changed in a short time! It still amazes me how different our 2018 xlt ranger was to the latest next gen ones and i love being in my new ranger, its got all the features, and all the comforts that suit me. No car is perfect and it all depends on your priorities and budget and what youre comfortable in. Sometimes even just what you like the look of or the sound of, right? 😂
The 2.8 surprisingly has alot of grunt in it. I tow all the time with my lux upwards of 3 tons, no issues at all. The old ranger they had, had a 2.0L bi turbo so plenty more capacity. Finally not to mention the amount of supporting mods available for a 2.8.
You are uninsured by insurance companies if you exceed 1) gross towing capacity. 2) total CVM. Previously a Prado had a towing capacity of 2.5 ton..that will not be insured if you tow a caravan with a GVM of 3 ton..eg a 20ft Jayco…
Funny everyone talking about removing seats voiding warranty. By the time this thing is built for touring, anyone with half a brain knows their warranty is basically out the window. Congrats on the new wheels! Look forward to the transformation yeeww
Yeap everyone is forgetting that in some states the vehicle will no longer be compliant and will need a new compliance plate as it’s now a 5 seater and not a 7 seater.
I have owned a Prado for many years and my family have owned several Land Cruisers Toyota’s they last forever, and parts are easy to find especially in the bush. Only thing I would say is new Toyota Prados and Land Cruisers are very expensive, second hand vehicles say five years old are at good prices with very little off road use. You could spend the money saved on good quality aftermarket assessories/parts. Happy travels. 😊😊😊😊😊
You will need more payload capacity, you will be over gvm with a bullbar, winch, extra fuel, tyre carrier and draw system without any other stuff. You will be better off for weight and space if you remove all the rear 5 seats. You cannot use then with your false floor so just pull them out. They are dead weight. Get it re engineered if you have to. This will lower your centre of gravity and give you maybe 80kg more payload.
Congratulations on the new wheels. We have the 150 series [VX model] which tows a 2.7t touring van. 3 years old now. Only 67,000k, but a trouble free and faultless performance so far. Great car. Not perfect, but we love the comfort and reliability. Tows beautifully with the only mod being a set of quality airbags for the rear springs. The rear row of seats stays down. Never used thus far. We are thinking of a fridge for the rear. Best wishes to you both for many years of happy motoring.
Thank you for the video, looking forward to the build. As a '23 Prado owner looks like lots of stuff carried over. I do love this shape but geez no struts on the bonnet is mind blowing. Cant wait to see you lay out the back will be interesting to watch. Step one will be GVM as you'll quickly realise you need that extra 500kg even for basic upgrades 👍👍
Good luck with project. Will be interesting to see if a fridge slide, drawers etc can be fitted on too of that box of electric tricks in the back. And 110l of fuel? Almost The thing I like most about switching from a Ute to a 150 series Prado was never having to worry about a Jerry can again on any remote(ish) trip bar the canning stock route.
Same here cancelled VX soon as I saw boot size same as Yaris. I really can’t see any logical explanation for this ridiculous boot. We should boycott this car and make Toyota engineers back to board and resolve this problem. Otherwise they will continue selling s..t cars based on previous reputation for top dollar. Very sad.
Toyota made this car that way for a reason. I am sure they are not fools. Get a Highlander or LC300. I believe everyone has their needs. This Prado meets my needs. I don’t need that big boot.
Kiss principle=Wear out your HTs dont waste your money until you need to ,i did on my Mux and did a lap and gibb rr on ht tyres no issues,your car will do it just be a tyre pressure guru.I luv your car,it was built for off road,its been tested for it dont overthink modifications,its got the 48 volt system in it talk to Keelan on how to use it to your advantage,just a suggestion,Enjoy Guys.😊❤😊❤
I bought the new 7 seat GXL model & it's FLY!!! It has that new & modern squared off look & at the same time is very aesthetic. It has a good sized infotainment system and the audio system is fantastic. It has enough modern tech to satisfy the majority of people. IMO, the price point is fantastic (86k) & I jumped on it immediately because of the price & whatbyou are getting. Toyota Prado is an iconic car brand in Australia & this new version is up with the times, and it still delivers on it's famous off road capabilities. This Prado is COOL. I am over the moon with my purchase. I will say I'm not keen on the new Kakado version, because it looks like the old Prado. But that's just my opinion.
Great looking rig guys. I think the 'Overland Traveller' guys just got one too. You didn't mention that the car is always in 4H as there is no 4x2 mode. The HDMI is for connecting laptops etc to the infotainment system (Bougie haha). Glad it doesn't come with a sunroof as they get sooo bloody hot. Are you getting bush wraps ? I have a drawer fridge in my canopy and I love the bloody thing.
Thanks legend! Yea sorry there is so many things we left out, we didn’t even get into the start with your phone or anything! The video would have been 2 hrs long! Yea wow we will try it out! Thanks for watching! ❤️
@ I’ve been riding motorbikes longer than I care to remember…. So it’s even more important. People simply don’t realise the impact that unsprung weight has on the handling, ride and performance.
Congrats Lil and Jake… it’s not perfect by any stretch but I would still seriously look at one when it comes time to part with my 2014 Pajero… happy days ❤
Awesome legends. You know our views on the Ranger and all the issues we had. Shitting itself was a blessing for us and our travels.You wont regret it. Should have gone a 300 though hahahahaa. Jokes . Can't wait to cross paths with you guys again. Safe travels
The idle up doesn’t work for running a winch.. hasn’t done for years on previous Landcruiser models.. it’s temperature activated and will only work when it’s below a certain ambient temp..
@@jasonbarnes5605 hey! Great question! We did but They have already announced the y63, I made that mistake with my ranger, brought it 6 months before the new shape, resale value plummeted. Plus fuel economy when towing. I think they’re a great car, just lacking in technology for the price point.
Congrats on the new Prado purchase , I hope it provides everything you need coming up for future trips. I considered the Prado as my next purchase from my 2021 Fortuner but same engine 150kw/500nm, . . . so have ordered the new Everest Tremor V6 for my van towing, that 600nm is the no brainer for me and similar bucks. Gr8 work on your channel all the Best!
Congrats guys. Well done. Lil: don't put doggo in back with grassy feet; Also Lil: about to take rig off road amongst the diesel and dust! Lol. Cheers, dd
Congrats, it looks great. We also went the simple route and don't regret at all. The one thing we wish we did early (have done now) is to apply PPF film asap. Enjoy :)
Lota negs out there. I've looked at it and the specs, I recon it's an awesome vehicle. Any shortcomings are easily fixed by aftermarket bolt on fruit just like every other 4wheeler out there. You're gonna love it and appreciatiate what it will do for you. Enjoy!
I don't understand exorbitant price. Their ranger had about 200k and was getting flogged out. This prado, with proper maintenance, will still be going in 10 years or more with over 600k on the clock. That makes it excelllent value.
Lil and Jake,you are by far my favourite You tubers,with your own individual style,Jake sorry but the Ranger was your soulmate of cars, it suited your crash bash style,and your it will fit in the site attitude,not sure about the soccer mum car,as I continue to watch you excellent videos ,I will have to squint one eye a pretend you didn't sell the Ranger for this .
Great walk around, I’m currently waiting on my gxl also. One point, Toyota spec sheet for the 250 is saying fuel capacity is 110litre, so may not be as bad as you first thought
I was keen on one until I saw the payload to many upgrades you need before making worthwhile! The most important thing is that you happy !! Happy miles
Don't stress about fuel tank size, our Y62 has a 140l tank we get 400 - 500ks towing, you will learn to adjust to it, beautiful car, congrats to you both.
Nice. A ship must have come into Freo port recently. The new Prados (and other Landcruiser types) were all trundling along Leach Hwy yesterday to the holding yard. They look good in the metal.
Have you considered a smaller van? Or a lighter van? Lots of options out there that will save you fuel, give you some more load capacity and a hell of a lot less stress on the car
Constantly check your airbox for dusting, the Hilux & Prado's are notorious for it.. i run a 2 stage foam unifilter in my hilux & not a spec of dust gets in
Superb video, can you confirm, False Floors are able to (a) put in a false floor substantial enough to protect the battery compartment providing similar space to that of the Altitude edition, and (b) remove the 3rd row seats altogether, on a LC 250 Prado Kakadu? assuming the order ever arrives of course.
Good on you guys and glad to see the smiles 😃 Dont listen to the 'experts', just do you. You guys are educated enough to make the correct decisions for what you need. Ive read so many negative comments about an Isuzu D-Max pulling a 3.5t van, yet I can overtake various V6's going up hills!!! Haters will haters and 'experts' willnmaintain they know everything! Above everything, be safe and cant wait for the build and your next trip to the Cape!! Haha 😂
Your so right, it’s funny how many people are experts about a car they’ve more than likely never seen, Yes you definitely will see it up the cape next year! Hopefully she likes the water!
Congratulations guys. So happy for you . Re- your electric brakes. You may have sorted it out by now. But have you considered ELECBRAKES? I have it on my van and it’s awesome. Full control via Apple CarPlay. I’ll send you a DM with details
Hi guys, I think for the price it’s pretty good value. I know it’s pretty basic but it looks nice I love the front , like the leather and love the idea of that you can take the rear seats out. That’s it keep it stupa simple . What about a roo bar. I think it’s great value. Good luck and good travelling guys. Jon🇦🇺WA👍👍
Hey Lil and Jake, absolutely enjoy your videos and the effort you make to entertain us. I agree with your theory on the mods as well, we all do it, it's no big deal, but the payload limitations seem insurmaountable to me. It's so restrictive that without a GVM upgrade you can't do any of those mods.
With the crazy 4x4ing you do sometimes, I think you'll need a bullbar for improved approach angle. And I think they look better with one, saw a taupe one. Looked good. And don't forget to get front recovery point(s)!
I’d just confirm with Toyota with covering the Battery make sure it’s not voiding warranties and remember it will probably have to be all taken out for services
I am on my 3rd Prado, had a 2004 for 10 years, a 2014 for 7 years, and now a 2021 since then, I was excited about this new Prado but honestly when I saw you lift the bonnet with no hydraulics, looks like manual lift and the the back of it I am pretty sure I will stay with what I have, the 2021 GXL has all the same functions you just mentioned, same towing capacity, 120 ltr fuel tank ...... so I'm happy, Toyota just lost a sale with this review .....
Wow looks great. Does the handbook happen to list the Prado’s Gross Axle Weight Limits as I can’t find them anywhere. I would love to buy one but with two kids and a 3000kg van I would have no payload left for anything, not even a bar. 😔
Looks very nice looking car yes definitely need to get your self a Tow Bar first because you won’t be going to far . I think you should be getting your self a Bull Bar for it because you never know if you are going to have a Kangaroo jumping out in front of you don’t want to be destroying your front of your car. Definitely looking forward to seeing you next weekend episode 😊
Why wouldn’t you get a Prado! I reckon you’ll adapt to a smaller fuel tank. Especially with a van, surely some jerry cans aren’t hard to carry around for extra range when you need it. For the fridge, check out Evakool drawer fridge/freezers. They’re Aus made and well regarded.
Just make sure that the modifications/additions that you are contemplating to fit, are approved by TOYOTA. You may null and void your new vehicle warranty by fitting non approved accessories. Enjoy your new vehicle.
I am keen to know about this as well. Especially for warranty if there is an issue with the electrics. Looking forward to see what you do in the back. Legalities is another thing.
What about the little sticker in the back that says max load 60KG and you are NOT going to pull the seats out or you will be illegal and void your warranty because the seats are there to protect your battery and at this stage there is no way to comply with ADR if you do remove the seats. Also there is no gvm upgrade available. Glad you love your car but a service every 6 months and the lower pay load etc from the last model certainly is a big trade off. In the end how much difference in price will there be between a base 300 and your car without major upgrades?
Plenty of enthusiasm, that’s great.
We pick our Altitude up on Monday and are pretty happy with our choice for moderate off roading, touring and towing.
The official Toyota GCM specification is 6600kg which is great though (as you understand) you will have to watch the GVM.
I’m coming from a Hilux and am looking forward to getting back into a wagon for comfort and quality.
Previous wagons include a FJ55 (1976) 80 series Gx, 100 series petrol, 120 series Prado oh and a jackaroo in there somewhere.
Enjoy your new truck.
“Ventilated” seats. Man, it’s like watching Harry and Lloyd in dumb & dumber. Best part of this video is the ant bite scene. 🐈
Hi Lil and Jack congratulations once again I think this is going to be a game changer for you both. Keep up the good work. Lots of love and appreciation Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
so true you can travel Australia in an unmodified car. Removing the 3rd row seat will save you some weight. Enjoy the ride.
in 1982 when we went across the GCR (it was a track) old mate and his missus towed a van through with a stock Ford Fairlane!
We prefer to travel light, no bull bar, winch or giant tyres. We've towed our van through all sorts of tracks with std sized AT tyres without any dramas
Good review, car looks pretty good but makes me really glad I went with an Isuzu MU-X. For a similar price I could add my bull bar, roof rack, awning, bash plates, long range tank and a suspension upgrade. Plus a number of other goodies. No ad-blue either :)
Good luck guys 🤞 There's positives and negatives with any new cars these days. Enjoy your new ride 👍
Congrats guys. Very excited to see how you modify the Prado
Toyota has shafted people with this model.
No idea why anyone would buy one.
Even the way they will starve the market of supply will keep prices up.
Since covid consumers are being ripped off big time.
Starve the market? Mate you don't know what your talking about
Have you forgot what they done with the 70 series in the past 4 years.
@@toejoe5076I’m pretty sure that was supply and demand due to factory closure and component availability and nothing to do with marketing strategy. I purchased my current LC70 during COVID in stock at the dealer.
Toyota reliability and resale values are legendary !❤
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Really hope it does everything you need. Congratulations on your new car.
I feel like Toyota have built these for the mall crawler, soccer mums and dads.
Will be interested to see how your journey with it goes.
Just subscribed 🤘🏽
They certainly are a smart looking 4WD. I really like the look of them.
Congratulations on your new car Lil and Jake the 250 Prado looks amazing I’m looking forward to see how you go travelling Australia in this new car and will it live up to your expectations
Hay guys you need to fact check when you give out information, fuel tank size is 110L and AdBlue is 17.4 across all models.
Agreed, my Altitude is also 110l
yeah 110L. They probably getting specs from overseas models.
Hi guys, yes I am getting around 16 litres per 100ks on the current model towing a 7 metre semi off-road van. By putting the spare underneath you drop from 150 litres to around 120. Great idea moving the spare to the rear on a swing away bar. One thing I don’t like is the need for ad blue which is not required on the current model.
Congratulations on your new "muscular toy"!
We came across your RUclips channel today and absolutely loved it. We’re based in Australia and recently booked a Prado GXL in the same color as yours. After watching your video, we realized there are some differences between the US and Australian models, just as you mentioned.
Thank you for the detailed explanation about the GXL - it helped us a lot! We’d love to see more updates, so please keep the detailed videos coming.
We both enjoy traveling and exploring Australia, and we share our experiences by uploading travel videos to our channel.
If you’re ever in Sydney, we’d love to catch up! Just let us know in advance.
Wishing you all the best with your new projects!
@@tripbutterflies we’re so glad you enjoyed it, we’re finding new things with the car every day so be sure to check back in with us and we’ll keep you updated as we figure this thing out!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thanks legends ! Appreciate all your honest RL review and recommendations. Keep it up 👍🏼
Congrats, love the new Land Cruiser. Being in the US we do get the Land Cruiser 250 but only with the petrol 4 cylinder turbo hybrid and no third seat. With the same TNGA chassis, we also get the 4Runner. With the Trailhunter option it has 10.1" of ground clearance, rear locker, front sway bar disconnect and a snorkel. We also get tow/haul mode with a brake controller. We can't get the diesel, the HiLux or the 300 series Land Cruiser. Each area has plus and minus issues...Hope to get a Trailhunter soon. Enjoy your new vehicle, will be watching your travels and vehicle mods planning our travels and mods once our vehicle arrives...
Looking forward to seeing how you modify your Prado. I have a 150 series Prado, and do yourselves a favour and get rated recovery points added to the front of your car to allow you to get towed out if bogged in sand or mud.
I love how when talking about the back of the car Jake sits on the bumper.... if he sat on the storage box it would be overloaded. i wanted to upgrade my 150 prado but when i saw the rear of this car.... it was a deal breaker for me. we are keeping our 150 prado VX and if they dont fix this we will go with an Everest.
Thanks for sharing guys. Love your work. Looking forward to seeing how it works out. I’m definitely a ute fan, but staying open minded about the change.
I'm just seeing your channel, which is really the channel I wanted.
Thank you so much for the very detailed explanation. It was the best explanation.
I'm really looking forward to the journey ahead. The additional installation of accessories for the vehicle is also what I really wanted. In particular, please explain in detail when installing additional batteries.
I'm going to buy this caar next year.
Thank you again.😊😊😊😊😊
Awesome video guys! Such a nice vehicle 👌🏻 btw the fuel tank on those are 110L not 90
With Toyota’s reputation for reliability and great resale value great choice. Although there are some issues with new models the Prado is pretty good. You are going to have to “ upgrade “ a lot of things to get it to do what you are wanting. Just means spending a fair bit more, so adding to overall cost. Congratulations guys.
Keen to see how she tows! If the previous prados are anything to go off you've made an awsome choice 🍻🤙🤙.
Arent we all so spoilt with cars these days and with all the features! Watching you both so excited about features that are so standard these days, because your base ranger didnt have any of it was a great reminder of how much has changed in a short time! It still amazes me how different our 2018 xlt ranger was to the latest next gen ones and i love being in my new ranger, its got all the features, and all the comforts that suit me. No car is perfect and it all depends on your priorities and budget and what youre comfortable in. Sometimes even just what you like the look of or the sound of, right? 😂
Brilliant. Love the positivity. The 3rd row isn't ideal, but you're not using it anyway. Looking forward to seeing the false floor solution :)
If your van weighs 3,000kg you will need the car to weigh at least 3,333kg to meet the rule of your van GTM being
The 2.8 surprisingly has alot of grunt in it. I tow all the time with my lux upwards of 3 tons, no issues at all. The old ranger they had, had a 2.0L bi turbo so plenty more capacity. Finally not to mention the amount of supporting mods available for a 2.8.
The 2.8 is a treat for torque. Ask new 79, 76 owners 😂❤
What rule? There’s a “rule” your tug has to be heavier than your trailer? Don’t think so.
@ it’s not a legislated rule. It is a rule that professional weighing businesses use. Don’t want the tail wagging the dog
You are uninsured by insurance companies if you exceed 1) gross towing capacity. 2) total CVM. Previously a Prado had a towing capacity of 2.5 ton..that will not be insured if you tow a caravan with a GVM of 3 ton..eg a 20ft Jayco…
Funny everyone talking about removing seats voiding warranty. By the time this thing is built for touring, anyone with half a brain knows their warranty is basically out the window. Congrats on the new wheels! Look forward to the transformation yeeww
Yeap everyone is forgetting that in some states the vehicle will no longer be compliant and will need a new compliance plate as it’s now a 5 seater and not a 7 seater.
Gorgeous looking car! All the best guys. Planning to order the same class sometime next year. Thanks for sharing 👌🏻
I have owned a Prado for many years and my family have owned several Land Cruisers Toyota’s they last forever, and parts are easy to find especially in the bush. Only thing I would say is new Toyota Prados and Land Cruisers are very expensive, second hand vehicles say five years old are at good prices with very little off road use. You could spend the money saved on good quality aftermarket assessories/parts. Happy travels. 😊😊😊😊😊
You will need more payload capacity, you will be over gvm with a bullbar, winch, extra fuel, tyre carrier and draw system without any other stuff. You will be better off for weight and space if you remove all the rear 5 seats. You cannot use then with your false floor so just pull them out. They are dead weight. Get it re engineered if you have to. This will lower your centre of gravity and give you maybe 80kg more payload.
Love the video guys. Happy to see you with a prado. You will find the idol up button will only work with a cold engine.
Congratulations on the new wheels. We have the 150 series [VX model] which tows a 2.7t touring van. 3 years old now. Only 67,000k, but a trouble free and faultless performance so far. Great car. Not perfect, but we love the comfort and reliability. Tows beautifully with the only mod being a set of quality airbags for the rear springs. The rear row of seats stays down. Never used thus far. We are thinking of a fridge for the rear. Best wishes to you both for many years of happy motoring.
Thank you for the video, looking forward to the build. As a '23 Prado owner looks like lots of stuff carried over. I do love this shape but geez no struts on the bonnet is mind blowing. Cant wait to see you lay out the back will be interesting to watch. Step one will be GVM as you'll quickly realise you need that extra 500kg even for basic upgrades 👍👍
I’m sure you’ll enjoy your new car and modify it to suit your wants and needs
I think you'll miss the interior storage space you had in the canopy. Best wishes and safe travels. You're lucky to have Esperance plates!
Y62 guys!!! Thats nearly on its limit! not gonna do the job. Good luck!
Good luck with project. Will be interesting to see if a fridge slide, drawers etc can be fitted on too of that box of electric tricks in the back. And 110l of fuel? Almost The thing I like most about switching from a Ute to a 150 series Prado was never having to worry about a Jerry can again on any remote(ish) trip bar the canning stock route.
Surely a colour coded bullbar for Roos. And Clearview towing mirrors for the van 👌🏼
I cancelled our GXL as soon as I saw the boot space, 3rd row and the fact the second row no longer slides
Same here cancelled VX soon as I saw boot size same as Yaris. I really can’t see any logical explanation for this ridiculous boot. We should boycott this car and make Toyota engineers back to board and resolve this problem. Otherwise they will continue selling s..t cars based on previous reputation for top dollar. Very sad.
Toyota made this car that way for a reason. I am sure they are not fools. Get a Highlander or LC300. I believe everyone has their needs. This Prado meets my needs. I don’t need that big boot.
Same here. I ordered a fortuner.
@boxoffisa what is a Highlander?
@ Toyota.
Kiss principle=Wear out your HTs dont waste your money until you need to ,i did on my Mux and did a lap and gibb rr on ht tyres no issues,your car will do it just be a tyre pressure guru.I luv your car,it was built for off road,its been tested for it dont overthink modifications,its got the 48 volt system in it talk to Keelan on how to use it to your advantage,just a suggestion,Enjoy Guys.😊❤😊❤
HAHAHAHA Jakes 30... I am NEARLYYYYYY 30.. hahaha I LOVED THAT! Amazing guys! so excited to see the evolution of the 250!
Looking good guys! Enjoy the new wheels
Good on you two!! 🎉 keen to see how this new one goes.
I bought the new 7 seat GXL model & it's FLY!!! It has that new & modern squared off look & at the same time is very aesthetic. It has a good sized infotainment system and the audio system is fantastic. It has enough modern tech to satisfy the majority of people. IMO, the price point is fantastic (86k) & I jumped on it immediately because of the price & whatbyou are getting. Toyota Prado is an iconic car brand in Australia & this new version is up with the times, and it still delivers on it's famous off road capabilities. This Prado is COOL. I am over the moon with my purchase. I will say I'm not keen on the new Kakado version, because it looks like the old Prado. But that's just my opinion.
This will be one of them Aussie classics !!
Great looking rig guys. I think the 'Overland Traveller' guys just got one too. You didn't mention that the car is always in 4H as there is no 4x2 mode. The HDMI is for connecting laptops etc to the infotainment system (Bougie haha). Glad it doesn't come with a sunroof as they get sooo bloody hot. Are you getting bush wraps ? I have a drawer fridge in my canopy and I love the bloody thing.
Thanks legend! Yea sorry there is so many things we left out, we didn’t even get into the start with your phone or anything! The video would have been 2 hrs long! Yea wow we will try it out! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Adding larger diameter tyres will put a lot more load on the drivetrain assy
And weight
Yes I wouldn't go any wider tyre only wall height if you really need more ground clearance.
Plus additional unsprung weight which does come with a few negatives.
@ very true not many people know about sprung and unsprung weight ratios
@ I’ve been riding motorbikes longer than I care to remember…. So it’s even more important. People simply don’t realise the impact that unsprung weight has on the handling, ride and performance.
I'm looking forward to the Mario Kart episode.
Exciting times ahead.
Congrats Lil and Jake… it’s not perfect by any stretch but I would still seriously look at one when it comes time to part with my 2014 Pajero… happy days ❤
Nice car guys well done congratulations enjoy ur ride in life do it ur way love ur work ❤
Love it!! Buying the Altitude👍
No way!!!! So exciting! 🔥
@ Hope to see you guys out on the tracks one day. 😁
Awesome legends. You know our views on the Ranger and all the issues we had. Shitting itself was a blessing for us and our travels.You wont regret it. Should have gone a 300 though hahahahaa. Jokes . Can't wait to cross paths with you guys again. Safe travels
The idle up doesn’t work for running a winch.. hasn’t done for years on previous Landcruiser models.. it’s temperature activated and will only work when it’s below a certain ambient temp..
Y62 all the way! Did you consider that option?
@@jasonbarnes5605 hey! Great question! We did but They have already announced the y63, I made that mistake with my ranger, brought it 6 months before the new shape, resale value plummeted. Plus fuel economy when towing.
I think they’re a great car, just lacking in technology for the price point.
Congrats on the new Prado purchase , I hope it provides everything you need coming up for future trips. I considered the Prado as my next purchase from my 2021 Fortuner but same engine 150kw/500nm, . . . so have ordered the new Everest Tremor V6 for my van towing, that 600nm is the no brainer for me and similar bucks. Gr8 work on your channel all the Best!
Awesome work legends 🤟🏻
Congrats guys. Well done.
Lil: don't put doggo in back with grassy feet;
Also Lil: about to take rig off road amongst the diesel and dust!
Lol.
Cheers, dd
Congrats, it looks great. We also went the simple route and don't regret at all. The one thing we wish we did early (have done now) is to apply PPF film asap. Enjoy :)
1000% get the PPF Film!
Lota negs out there. I've looked at it and the specs, I recon it's an awesome vehicle. Any shortcomings are easily fixed by aftermarket bolt on fruit just like every other 4wheeler out there. You're gonna love it and appreciatiate what it will do for you.
Enjoy!
Considering the exorbitant purchase price, you shouldn't have to spend any more money on it to "fix its shortcomings."
I don't understand exorbitant price. Their ranger had about 200k and was getting flogged out. This prado, with proper maintenance, will still be going in 10 years or more with over 600k on the clock. That makes it excelllent value.
@@woznme100
Time will tell.
@brianwalker1933
As long as Jake resists the urge to drive it off a cliff at Gunshot. Don't do it buddy, don't you do it!
Well done guys! Happy travels 😊
I just picked up yesterday a GWM ute, top of the range has all the features you need, 57k on the road
Guys, pg561 of the owners manual said it's 110 litres fuel capacity.
Cheers
Lil and Jake,you are by far my favourite You tubers,with your own individual style,Jake sorry but the Ranger was your soulmate of cars, it suited your crash bash style,and your it will fit in the site attitude,not sure about the soccer mum car,as I continue to watch you excellent videos ,I will have to squint one eye a pretend you didn't sell the Ranger for this .
Great walk around, I’m currently waiting on my gxl also. One point, Toyota spec sheet for the 250 is saying fuel capacity is 110litre, so may not be as bad as you first thought
When you said the Ranger was getting hot, im assuming EGR issue?
I was keen on one until I saw the payload to many upgrades you need before making worthwhile! The most important thing is that you happy !! Happy miles
i’m so happy for you guys!!!! what a win 🙏
Good luck with the electronic when you do a river crossing that a litte bit deep.
I’ve got one on order guys! Love it
How did you get it so quickly?
Don't stress about fuel tank size, our Y62 has a 140l tank we get 400 - 500ks towing, you will learn to adjust to it, beautiful car, congrats to you both.
Nice. A ship must have come into Freo port recently. The new Prados (and other Landcruiser types) were all trundling along Leach Hwy yesterday to the holding yard. They look good in the metal.
Have you considered a smaller van? Or a lighter van? Lots of options out there that will save you fuel, give you some more load capacity and a hell of a lot less stress on the car
Constantly check your airbox for dusting, the Hilux & Prado's are notorious for it.. i run a 2 stage foam unifilter in my hilux & not a spec of dust gets in
Superb video, can you confirm, False Floors are able to (a) put in a false floor substantial enough to protect the battery compartment providing similar space to that of the Altitude edition, and (b) remove the 3rd row seats altogether, on a LC 250 Prado Kakadu? assuming the order ever arrives of course.
Good on you guys and glad to see the smiles 😃
Dont listen to the 'experts', just do you. You guys are educated enough to make the correct decisions for what you need.
Ive read so many negative comments about an Isuzu D-Max pulling a 3.5t van, yet I can overtake various V6's going up hills!!! Haters will haters and 'experts' willnmaintain they know everything!
Above everything, be safe and cant wait for the build and your next trip to the Cape!! Haha 😂
Your so right, it’s funny how many people are experts about a car they’ve more than likely never seen,
Yes you definitely will see it up the cape next year! Hopefully she likes the water!
Congratulations guys. So happy for you .
Re- your electric brakes. You may have sorted it out by now. But have you considered ELECBRAKES?
I have it on my van and it’s awesome. Full control via Apple CarPlay. I’ll send you a DM with details
Hi guys, I think for the price it’s pretty good value. I know it’s pretty basic but it looks nice I love the front , like the leather and love the idea of that you can take the rear seats out. That’s it keep it stupa simple . What about a roo bar. I think it’s great value. Good luck and good travelling guys. Jon🇦🇺WA👍👍
Hey Lil and Jake, absolutely enjoy your videos and the effort you make to entertain us. I agree with your theory on the mods as well, we all do it, it's no big deal, but the payload limitations seem insurmaountable to me. It's so restrictive that without a GVM upgrade you can't do any of those mods.
Great looking car and thankyou for saying VIN...not VINnumber like so many😂
Put your owners manual in the back rear boot storage compartment
With the crazy 4x4ing you do sometimes, I think you'll need a bullbar for improved approach angle. And I think they look better with one, saw a taupe one. Looked good. And don't forget to get front recovery point(s)!
That box! Take box out; take lid off box; put lid where box was in Prado. Wondering if that works?
I thought your Ranger setup and 15ft caravan was a very good combination. Not sure how the Prado is going to fill those shoes going forward.
Read the warranty book very carefully before modifications.
I’d just confirm with Toyota with covering the Battery make sure it’s not voiding warranties and remember it will probably have to be all taken out for services
Nice car who’s doing the gvm upgrade as if you have a 3 ton van you going to need it
Go a smaller rim size if it will clear the calliper, and a taller side wall tyre 👍
No rear locker and small fuel tank is a bummer, especially for the GXL....these are dropping alot of important features but increasing in price.
The new prado has 110 ltr fuel tank
No rear locker? Wtf
I am on my 3rd Prado, had a 2004 for 10 years, a 2014 for 7 years, and now a 2021 since then, I was excited about this new Prado but honestly when I saw you lift the bonnet with no hydraulics, looks like manual lift and the the back of it I am pretty sure I will stay with what I have, the 2021 GXL has all the same functions you just mentioned, same towing capacity, 120 ltr fuel tank ...... so I'm happy, Toyota just lost a sale with this review .....
Got a 2018 model and im.stil happy wit mine too
Wow looks great. Does the handbook happen to list the Prado’s Gross Axle Weight Limits as I can’t find them anywhere. I would love to buy one but with two kids and a 3000kg van I would have no payload left for anything, not even a bar. 😔
Wow Better Money would have been worth on a y62. Good luck guys but not sure that's going to tow what you're expecting. All the best
@@timmissen7700 I agree with that 100%
Time will tell if their choice is a bad one.
Personally, I'd go for the Y62.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 That Toyota will get you 100 times around Australia 🇦🇺🦘🦘 never run out of Adblue congratulations 🥳 Lill and Jake 🕺🏼💃
Yeah!! So stoked with it, hopefully it does. 🔥🔥 Thank you so much Paul!!
@@lilandjake yeh just don't tow anything with it.
Looks very nice looking car yes definitely need to get your self a Tow Bar first because you won’t be going to far . I think you should be getting your self a Bull Bar for it because you never know if you are going to have a Kangaroo jumping out in front of you don’t want to be destroying your front of your car. Definitely looking forward to seeing you next weekend episode 😊
Nice looking rig Guys.
Keen to see how you personalise it.
Just buy the GX if you are worried about the floor and the warranty being voided if you remove it. Great vehicle though.
Why wouldn’t you get a Prado!
I reckon you’ll adapt to a smaller fuel tank. Especially with a van, surely some jerry cans aren’t hard to carry around for extra range when you need it.
For the fridge, check out Evakool drawer fridge/freezers. They’re Aus made and well regarded.
Just make sure that the modifications/additions that you are contemplating to fit, are approved by TOYOTA. You may null and void your new vehicle warranty by fitting non approved accessories.
Enjoy your new vehicle.
I am keen to know about this as well. Especially for warranty if there is an issue with the electrics. Looking forward to see what you do in the back. Legalities is another thing.
What about the little sticker in the back that says max load 60KG and you are NOT going to pull the seats out or you will be illegal and void your warranty because the seats are there to protect your battery and at this stage there is no way to comply with ADR if you do remove the seats.
Also there is no gvm upgrade available.
Glad you love your car but a service every 6 months and the lower pay load etc from the last model certainly is a big trade off. In the end how much difference in price will there be between a base 300 and your car without major upgrades?
Hi Jake , You mentioned Tyre size. I thought you said 265 /65 on 18 inch rims. That is just under a 32 inch tyre.