😂 Same engine as my Fortuner but I have the luxury of putting back my third row seats any time, bigger boot without a lip, and comes with a rear differential lock at almost half the price. It’s easy to part fools from their money 😂
Toyota has many years to see what „best in class” is and they have missed the mark, yet the Toyota brand and reliability and its special place in Australia will still make it a winner. That’s despite some shortcomings like space in 2nd row (and third if you have that model, and Series 150 was better) and the lack of space in boot (the 48v battery should have been positioned elsewhere), volume control in weird spot, plasticky finish and slippery wireless charger space, lack of rear locker (compared to previous series)… and that’s just what I’ve observed when checking the Kakadu at a dealership
I don’t understand how you’d call that powertrain “pretty good” and not a massive step forward as if there’s even a step forward to talk about. Despite the new gearbox it’s a tad bit slower than the older 150 with the old six speed gearbox and now this weighs more about 200kgs and tows more from 3t to 3.5t. I don’t see anything good there, it’s already weaker and because it will have to haul even more weight expect even worse performance than the 150.
At the 5 minute mark you said that the prado shared underpining with the hilux and fortuner.... interestingly they don't .... Prado's are built in the tahara plant in Japan.... that model shared the chassis underpining with the Fj cruiseer... the 4runner.... Gx460... and the tacoma..... the Hilux and fortuner shared the underpining...but they dont share with the pradoo
That rear storage area is pathetic. Imagine the noise of the flimsy plastic storage box banging over every bump in the road. I was keen on one of these, but will be looking elsewhere.
I took it for a test drive yesterday. Really wish it had a more grunty straight six or at least the V6 in the 300. At the very least I would have liked a model without the ad blue and hybrid system. Even the 2.8 70 series just feels like it has much more go of the line. Perhaps because it's ligter? It all feels overly complex. Most annoying the motorised boot at the back that is so slow and all that beeping. It's really really annoying. Wish I could get the Altitude with the manual tailgate of the base spec model. The space taken up at the back by the battery is also terrible. From other videos I've seen it seems the AWD system is pretty useless. Will still need to use the more traditional diff locks to get through tricky spots. On the flip side it's pretty well made and really nice inside. Just not sure if buy it over a 76. Like I said it all just feels unnecessarily complex. Definitely made for city living.
Fully agree. I think the simple nature of the 76 is a clear winner! Image the electric tailgate opening at night in a caravan park 😅 waking everyone up.
That beeping can be turned down in volume. As for ad blue. I’ve been driving Land Rovers for 7 years now and they’ve had ad blue all that time. It’s not a big issue and you’re going to find it very hard to buy a diesel car in the future without it. Mercedes Benz have been using adblue for years as have most modern trucks. Just something that you’re going to have get used to in the future
Have they teamed up with a third party for accessories and upgrades like Ford & ARB A few people I know are waiting to see. If they have not they will look else where, not being able to add accessories like to can with Ford and keep your warranty is a big deal for a lot of people. Be interesting to see how the towing market reacts as the fuel range advantage the old Prado had is now gone. . That double rear door has the potential for two sets of dust leaks. Being a current Prado owner I am dissapointed as no meaningfull upgrade path for me. The room in the back sort of points at their target market, unforunately does not look to be touring.
@@denilsonmusila Only if it affects anything the boot is warranty for, otherwise the rest of the Warranty still applies, plenty of dealers offering this to push cars out the door with full warranty, says a lot doesn't it.
I like the look, even the colour, but that's it. I'll be keeping my real LandCruiser 76 thanks.
so its new and bigger and has less space inside makes sense
Don't forget less range, slower and more expensive
I like all those buttons for the temp/volume/etc. Changing these things on a screen is a real pain.
😂 Same engine as my Fortuner but I have the luxury of putting back my third row seats any time, bigger boot without a lip, and comes with a rear differential lock at almost half the price. It’s easy to part fools from their money 😂
Its a lovely car, but you have to accept the lower spec power train and stupid boot. Tough ask.
Toyota has many years to see what „best in class” is and they have missed the mark, yet the Toyota brand and reliability and its special place in Australia will still make it a winner. That’s despite some shortcomings like space in 2nd row (and third if you have that model, and Series 150 was better) and the lack of space in boot (the 48v battery should have been positioned elsewhere), volume control in weird spot, plasticky finish and slippery wireless charger space, lack of rear locker (compared to previous series)… and that’s just what I’ve observed when checking the Kakadu at a dealership
Except for the looks and updated technology the 150 outperforms this in every useable way
The prado review I’ve been waiting for
I like the colour, reminds me of 80 series marlin landcruiser.
I don’t understand how you’d call that powertrain “pretty good” and not a massive step forward as if there’s even a step forward to talk about. Despite the new gearbox it’s a tad bit slower than the older 150 with the old six speed gearbox and now this weighs more about 200kgs and tows more from 3t to 3.5t.
I don’t see anything good there, it’s already weaker and because it will have to haul even more weight expect even worse performance than the 150.
Exactly. Same engine than even 4 years ago. 😂
At the 5 minute mark you said that the prado shared underpining with the hilux and fortuner.... interestingly they don't .... Prado's are built in the tahara plant in Japan.... that model shared the chassis underpining with the Fj cruiseer... the 4runner.... Gx460... and the tacoma..... the Hilux and fortuner shared the underpining...but they dont share with the pradoo
That rear storage area is pathetic. Imagine the noise of the flimsy plastic storage box banging over every bump in the road. I was keen on one of these, but will be looking elsewhere.
😂 what's up, can't you cut some wood?
I took it for a test drive yesterday. Really wish it had a more grunty straight six or at least the V6 in the 300. At the very least I would have liked a model without the ad blue and hybrid system. Even the 2.8 70 series just feels like it has much more go of the line. Perhaps because it's ligter? It all feels overly complex. Most annoying the motorised boot at the back that is so slow and all that beeping. It's really really annoying. Wish I could get the Altitude with the manual tailgate of the base spec model. The space taken up at the back by the battery is also terrible.
From other videos I've seen it seems the AWD system is pretty useless. Will still need to use the more traditional diff locks to get through tricky spots.
On the flip side it's pretty well made and really nice inside.
Just not sure if buy it over a 76. Like I said it all just feels unnecessarily complex. Definitely made for city living.
Fully agree. I think the simple nature of the 76 is a clear winner! Image the electric tailgate opening at night in a caravan park 😅 waking everyone up.
@retepd1e yeah that too. To me it's just slow. And I think I prefer the split gate of the 70. Could have for the tire there too
That beeping can be turned down in volume. As for ad blue. I’ve been driving Land Rovers for 7 years now and they’ve had ad blue all that time. It’s not a big issue and you’re going to find it very hard to buy a diesel car in the future without it. Mercedes Benz have been using adblue for years as have most modern trucks. Just something that you’re going to have get used to in the future
Interesting that you make a comparison to a 76!
Looks good from outside but Toyota missed the mark for this version.
Everything is new including price except the engine. What if a new engine pops up next year?
How on earth is a fine or a duty on emissions going to help the environment.
These look good, but that beep on the tailgate would have to go. Pure pointless annoyance.
Apparently can be changed to 1 beep
Why does Toyota bother to vary the models so much between world markets?
Money
Sorry but my opinion is that its one of the ugliest cars on the road is it brother with the Tasman
Have they teamed up with a third party for accessories and upgrades like Ford & ARB
A few people I know are waiting to see. If they have not they will look else where, not being able to add accessories like to can with Ford and keep your warranty is a big deal for a lot of people.
Be interesting to see how the towing market reacts as the fuel range advantage the old Prado had is now gone.
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That double rear door has the potential for two sets of dust leaks.
Being a current Prado owner I am dissapointed as no meaningfull upgrade path for me.
The room in the back sort of points at their target market, unforunately does not look to be touring.
Interestingly there is already a third row remove solution in the aftermarket.
Toyota will revoke your warranty if do that.
@@denilsonmusila Only if it affects anything the boot is warranty for, otherwise the rest of the Warranty still applies, plenty of dealers offering this to push cars out the door with full warranty, says a lot doesn't it.
Poor Prado due to govt intervention it's slow less versatile
Exactly, the rear seats is a last minute change not planned for Australia hence the 12 month delay and now this.