12 MONTH PRADO (GX460) REVIEW // 2021 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL 11,000 km Ownership Experience 

Thank you Terry! Thanks for subscribing too 👍

Awesome mate! They are tanks. Loving mine too. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

Great! 😂😂🤝🤝

Thanks mate!

Thank you for the advice. I sweat like mad all year round 😅

Will do! Good to know your 200 does the same

Thanks mate! Much appreciated. Getting a 76 series has crossed my mind as it would provide the viewers with a lot of information. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

Thank you my friend!

It was fine for the first 6 months. Seems to be getting worse. Hopefully it’s just the battery. Thank you for the nice comment 😊

Thank you! Yeah the paint is a let down. But overall, I’m happy with it 😊

@@NorthOz are you in a coastal suburb where it may be more prone to rust also? I'm still waiting for my 2022 prado delivery. Hopefully by end of next month!

Not too coastal. Cairns. How exciting!

@@NorthOz See my comment, its an easy fix, the problem is rail dust (iron filings from transporting the car most likely). Buy a iron deposit remover, easy fix :)

Thank you 🙏 They came from the factory that way. I believe it was an optioned extra for $500. Thank you for subscribing 👍

I’ll have a look. A lot of people talk about locking the 6th gear to save on fuel while towing. This would be handy for general use too

Should tow in sport 4 as it keeps the transmission locked and cooler, not much difference to fuel economy

You can buy a Richards or Stock lock transmission lock up kit to make it lock in 5th and 6th. Locking the transmission reduces heat th rough having no slippage.

No need to put an after market mod. My Land Cruiser they auto fold as standard, but there is a switch on the driver's door to switch between auto and manual mirror folding. At least there is on my 2022 model.

Same engine so it makes sense 👍 I was thinking of getting one of those. They look great

@@NorthOz also have a Fortuner, the 2,8 GD6 4x4 VX auto which I bought in March this year. It has the adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring, JBL sound, 360 degree cameras. Also removed the third row seats which gives a huge space. In South Africa a local company, Booxe, manufacture a box that then goes into the redundant footwell giving a level surface, covers to fill the 2 mounting point apertures and a rubber mat without the slots. But still hanker after a Prado. Ordered one in September last year but the dealer I did the order thru left a lot to be desired. Was getting rid of a Discovery 4 in February when the extended maintenance plan expired so was desperate. Went to a different dealer and they sourced the Fortuner which at the time was all I could get. Then the floods hit us and the Toyota factory here was under water and mud. Production started up again in August but huge demand backlogs so can get more than I paid for the vehicle. Huge speculation here with vehicle flipping particularly LC300’s in the Toyota product range. Have an order in for a Prado 2,8GD VX-L (which is similar spec to the Aussie Kakadu but excluding the rear entertainment) with the Fortuner selling dealer. May get one by year end. As one member of a local forum espoused, comparing a Fortuner to a Prado is like comparing a good Parker pen to a Mont Blanc. An obvious Prado fan! Ronny Dahl has a great RU-vid video where he does the comparison with some surprising results. Go look as their respective strengths and weaknesses are in different areas.

No worries mate 👍 Personally, I don’t have first hand experience with ford. I would only really consider the 3.2L Everest but I do have my reservations about the reliability. And at that price point I would’ve gone for a fortuner or a MUX. I might own a raptor one day but I haven’t been convinced so far on the ford brand. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

Sport mode definitely helps but I find it too aggressive on up shifts. When going up hills it will change to keep the revs high. There’s no real answer unfortunately

Could be. Those are good numbers. What are you towing if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

Gives more depth for sure. Around 150mm in some places I estimate. It isn’t perfectly flat. You need to remove the seats if you want a drawer system back there 👍

I didn’t know that is even an option. Is that something that all dealerships offer? I’ll look into that 😊 Thank you for commenting and subscribing

Hello Mark. I just inquire to my Toyota dealer about it and give me a sweet deal for interior and exterior protection.

Good point. I suppose it needs to be plugged in anyway haha

Thanks mate. Still testing the towing at the moment 😁 I will report back soon. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

Yes! The key fob is a common problem for sure. Congrats on your new Prado! I’m sure you will be able to take lots of people in comfort as an uber

Hey Chris Why are you going with a Prado as a Uber vehicle ?

@@Speedi-tm5dm Initially I got the Prado to get the longer delivery runs on the Amazon Flex delivery platform. The icing on the cake was that the Prado no only qualifies for standard Uber-X, but also Uber Comfort and Uber-XL. Where my old car (2019 Corolla Hatch) only got me Uber-X and the short delivery runs. Basically, The Prado is going to bring in the bigger commissions on both platforms. I have always liked the Prado, so its a win-win

Hi Alan. Someone backed out of an order (I asked to be put on a wait list in case this happened). I got mine in 3 weeks. Dad ordered his and his took 6 months. It arrived about 7 months ago. I hope this helped. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 👍

@@NorthOz Cheers thanks!

I tried the s4 today and it sits quite high in the rev range at 2.5k going 90. I suppose that’s fine but fuel consumption would get destroyed. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. The front sensors are not good at all. They beep and carry on all the time. Once I get over the crest of the hill the engine relaxes to a higher gear relying on brakes then once I brake hard enough it starts to engine brake. Does yours do the same?

@@NorthOz yes, the motor has difficulty driving 5th when towing ( also 'shudders' at the lower revs) the auto transmission calibration/gearing is a disappointment for us. when towing the unexpected dropping back gear/s going down hill ( after light brake operation) can be 'alarming' also the trailer brakes would not be operated ( possible sway event?)

The reply is to North Oz. I’m pulling about 2500rpm in S4 at 100km/h. Your rpm’s seem high for 90km/h. Re fuel consumption, higher rpm’s will affect the fuel consumption, however the main driver of fuel consumption will be engine load and the efficiency of an engine at a certain load/rpm. You will find that towing in S4 (even with higher rpm) will likely give you better fuel economy than letting it go into 5th or 6th when towing a heavy load It will also have the added bonus of not over stressing the overdrive gears (5th and 6th) and the torque converter will likely stay locked more and keep your trans fluid temps down, so basically it will look after your transmission. FYI I have a 2021 and tow a 2.8ton van. Average 15-16l/100km when towing. Seeing as the advice of tow in S and don’t use overdrive gears comes rip from the manual, written by the engineers, I would also pit a lot of faith in it.

@@Jason-zi3wh agree with your comments. Keeping in S4 also tends to make you tow at a more 'reasonable' speed. Also saving fuel. Unless you drive with out listening to the motor revs etc

Our 2021 Camry does the exact same thing with the remote and unlocking. I've changed the battery. I put it down to poor quality transmitter. My 2012 Dmax can lock/unlock from quite some distance. Of an evening before bed we have to go outside next to the car to lock the Camry, the Dmax can be locked from my bed from other side of the house.

Hello. I haven’t had that issue. Sounds scary though

@@NorthOz Thank you for your reply,remove the electronic part of the cruise control or install a switch to reset the car's computer but you have to consult a car electrician.

Thanks mate! Body on frame = Truck But it’s okay to have your own opinion. Don’t stress 👍

Hi mate. Haven’t seen it. If it’s anything like the old one, I wouldn’t be interested. If I had a choice with ford or Toyota, I’m going Toyota every day

Hi mate! This is a common issue with autos and I have found the same in my dad’s 2022 Prado. It will often select the wrong gear, then quickly change gear to one that is too low to overcompensate. Others report the same

@@NorthOz I see. Well at the moment I certainly am not getting that problem at all. As with any auto if you push the accelerator to hard release it slightly then push down again it can cause this, but then that is normal for any auto of any make of car. I have both auto and manual cars and the way I operate them is different. I am not saying you are doing this, but that would cause that issue which isn't really an issue it's more driving style. My car only has 4000 on it so once it's done more ks if that becomes a problem I will let you know, but as of yet no matter what speed or what incline I drive the car at I do not have any problems with the car selecting to high or lower gear. Using the S gears and selecting an appropriate gear may help you although I am actually just using it mostly in auto. I mostly use the s gears when driving in snow as it gives better control and more engine breaking. Good luck anyway. Nice channel by the way. It is my first time to come across your channel, will be watching more especially as I have the same rig.

@@Car-crazy Thanks mate

Hi mate, thanks for asking. I have only had experience with the GXL. In my opinion, the most underrated 4wd on the market is the Prado. It’s very capable and very comfortable. The suspension is actually really good off-road but on road you’ll get body roll but it’s fine. Overall, the impression my Prado left me with is a strong, capable and well built vehicle that doesn’t do anything exceptionally but does everything better than other brands and models. I will probably buy another Prado again in the future. Great vehicles and good luck with the purchase. For $68k that’s around what I paid for my gxl 2 years ago but prices have increased. The new Prado releases soon but I’d stick with the current model as it looks better in my opinion and has better aftermarket and part support. The new model has very little to offer over the Prado 150.

That’s interesting. I will look into that for sure. Thank you for your help 👍 Can’t wait to clean them up

@@NorthOz Cool just try to avoid getting any on unpainted metal such as door hinges etc. Nice easy product to use and it will show up rust filings you did not even know about when you apply! It just melts the rust spots off

@@NorthOz You could also try a product called "Iron X", it should do the trick for the rust-spots.

Will do 👍

Or Bowden's Own Three Way paint decontamination or just sell your car every 2 years which seems to be the theme of this channel.

Good question. I have the rogue but sold the Prado as we had 2 Prado’s. I would recommend the Prado if you don’t need the tray as without a load the hilux is pretty bad to drive. Also, the Prado has a better 4wd system than the rogue for less money too. If this helps you out, consider subscribing. It helps me out 🤙

@@NorthOz I’ve ordered a new ranger, but honestly and this is nothing to do with brand, since getting back from the hunter valley, 90% of vehicle’s on the road in the country were Toyotas. All the mining vehicles Toyotas, I spoke to a mechanic who works around the hunter valley who said the majority of breakdowns he attends are fords, there were very few fords, rams, etc with the exception of tourists out in the country. I’m now looking to get out of the ford contract to purchase a prado , I just can’t risk being stranded.

Evidently, he regretted buying both the Prado and the Rogue. It’s not easy knowing what to buy and I’m hoping he does a vid explaining why he sold the Hilux but also what he was expecting when he bought it but it didn’t live up to? Seem Hilux are all hype and reportedly the worst riding you can buy.

I don’t have any information on that yet. It depends on what is being offered. I assume it will be hybrid and will match the 300 series. If I was going to upgrade, it would probably be to a different brand or model of vehicle to make some informative videos on them. If the new Prado has the right features I’m looking for, I’ll consider an upgrade

@@NorthOz I think if you were an early adopter of the next Prado your channel would really get the views! Anyway love your content mate :)

Yep you are correct 👍 Very similar vehicles

Hi Jesse. Yes it does but I’m finding it unreliable

Not much they can do. They were happy to pay for it to go to a detailer to clay bar the paint for contaminant removal and a buff. I asked them if it would affect my trade value and they said no so I haven’t done anything about it. If it gets worse, I will take up their offer to try to fix the paint. Thanks for commenting and subscribing 😊

@@NorthOz It can occur when the vehicle has been exposed to pollution or has been close to or transported by rail. The small metal shavings from rolling stock wheels get imbedded into the clear coat and then the rust sets in. Guess one way to check if this is what is happening is to compare horizontal surfaces to vertical ones. It would be expected that the horizontal surfaces would have more marks.

I agree with all of your points. I would like to know how much the PPF cost. The engine is fine for the vehicle itself but as a towing rig, a patrol or Dmax is a better option for the same money. I agree, I enjoy this vehicle and wouldn’t have anything else at this point. I wouldn’t mind trying a patrol in the future though

Wise words. Thank you sir

Good pickup. From what I can tell, Dad’s 2022 model came upgraded with the extra safety pack. This includes; front sensors, puddle lights in the side view mirrors and rear path cross path detection. A nice little upgrade that adds to the overall experience of ownership. Thank you for commenting and subscribing 👍

Good Video's though, helped me choose between the wheelback and flatback option and the video you did on the dash display was helpful and not really covered anywhere else

@@NorthOz i dont think he has extra safety pack, mine came standard with all of that except for front sensors

Ah! Interesting. It may be standard then 👍

Strange mine has all round parking sensors as well as people and bike sensors all as standard. Maybe different countries vary, but here in Japan all the models come with every sensor you can think of. No problem with the keyless entry either it works from miles away and you can just touch the handle to unlock the car and touch the top to lock it, no need for the electronic key at all.

My video, my rules. It’s a truck

Good point Dave. I was going to put out some feelers in the cairns region for anyone who has one and would be keen for me to do a ride along. Not a lot of them around though. Thanks for commenting and subscribing

I’m just realising that we had to pay the same. Not sure if it was worth it but Toyota should have included it for free. Thank you for commenting and subscribing 😊

@@NorthOz 2022 prado I am about regret to add that as it kind a annoying and usuless. Other than that I still need to turn on and off my headlight manually. My Yaris 5 years older have the option auto turn on the headlight.

@@NorthOz love your video. Keep up the good work.

Not too sure why they couldn’t include auto head lights. Their economy cars have more features than the Prado 🤷‍♂️

Not being funny or mean or anything, but it seems like you guys get less equipment as standard on your cars there then we do here in Japan. I bought the lowest trim and it has all round parking sensors as standard as well as pedestrian and bike sensors, also has lane departure detection, active cruise control, auto lights, auto high beam, traffic speed warning sensor and sign info, and tells you when there are railways, school zones etc coming up. This was all standard as well as several other things. Seems like your top spec models have less stuff than our lower spec models as standard. Or it because mine was literally the very last of the prados to come off the production line before this new 2024 comes out. Usually manufacturers stock the last models with more equipment just before major new model changes.

Haha yep!

PS I think you'll be disappointed in a 76 series

I think you are right haha. Is that something can be done at the dealer?

We are testing the towing now. I like the acceleration. Not a v8 but it does well. New video coming this week about our new caravan 👍 Towing review soon to follow

Good point. The 76 isn’t what you buy for comfort but it is build like a tank and will last forever. What happened to your Prado?

@@NorthOz well the lane keep assist and auto breaking decided to kick the bag in just randomly said see dealership, radar cruise still works but at 20k km it’s quite disappointing how many issues have occurred already for the supposed Toyota reliability.

@@NorthOz yeah the 76 will last forever or until your back calls it quits which may happen sooner a built 70 series would be nice but it lacks anything modern or any real safety but it’s a capable off-road. Despite that the advanced traction system available on a prado would still run laps on it with a 2 inch lift.

@@ar12. absolutely. It will outlast my back haha

Something a bit different. The draw card is the drive train which could be an interesting point of comparison. We have 2 Prado’s right now so a different vehicle could be good for comparison videos. What would you recommend? I’m thinking a wagon of some description

It is though

Good idea but just another thing to do that could’ve easily been added by Toyota from the factory 🤷‍♂️