Toyota Prado 2020 Review 

I'll have this any day over the new defender

Great video Ronny. I’ve ordered my 2021 GLX with premium interior. Was pleased after watching your RU-vid that I’ve made a great choice.

Again, another great review!

Your content just keeps getting better!

Hands down, the best "Prado 150 on sand review". Ever.

Love these reviews. Breath of fresh air.

Nice review! I have been owning "Land Cruiser Prado" since 2002, starting with 95 series, then 120, and now 150 since 2014. Over the past 18 years my LC Prados have been every year cruising on the trails of east-southern Morocco. They never let me down. Now 2020 is stuck in Europe with Covid lockdowns, but hey waiting for 2021 to return on desert trails. Thanks for your channel.

i bought one and love it . it goes everywhere and in comfort and tows a 2.5 ton boat like a dream love it .

Best reviews always come from Ronny Great work mate and another great review

I got a 2016 150 gxl about 8 months ago love every bit of it, awesome review

Great content Ronny and really well presented. Quality camera work.

love the reviews mate, keeps the channel fresh with new content

I love my 150 prado. Best car I’ve ever owned. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for all the great Info as usual.

Cheers Ronny, I was waiting for this video since you told me about it at the 4WD show the other day. Love my Prado 150 in the sand.

As always awesome review Ronny! I would consider one yes...Keep up the great vids 👍

Your best review yet. To the point .

Thanks for another great vid Ronny.

Love these stock review vidz, would love if you add a section at beginning for vehicle specs, engine, trans, price etc, Love the new content ❤️

Glad you confirmed that it is in fact a Land Cruiser. Please send Harry a memo...

I've had a 2019 version GXL for 12 months now, pretty much in the same option spec as this test model. Aside from a bull bar and recovery points fitted. Firstly, they're a fantastic car. We looked at LC200, but for another $50k we'd only just be getting the spec level we got with Prado GXL. Cops a bit of flak from LC owners for not being a real cruiser (or maybe its those who wish they had a LC, but don't have either car, who knows?) It's just a bunch of chest beating in any case, the car holds is own where it counts. As this review showed Prado's are a more than capable off road car with some luxury comforts to go with it. Totally agree on your tyre opinion Ronny, ours will wear AT's too once the dunlops wear out. But like you said they do the job, others will just do it better that's all. Just for clarity for anyone reading these comments before the brochure, the GXL middle row seats have their own climate controls, however the seats are heated only, you need to go to VX or Kakadu for heat/cooling seats in the middle row (and along with some other additional tech, pay a ludicrous premium for the priviledge). Saying all that, in summer the cooled front seats are a bloody godsend! My two cents on the GXL spec is this, the VX and Kakadu drive EXACTLY the same as the GXL (we tested a Kakadu before deciding on a specced up GXL). We could not justify the price premium for what we thought was non-essential tech (a tiny fridge in the centre console for eg, when the GXL has a vent from the COLD AC plumbed into its bin, plus we have a Waeco anyway) The extra accoutrements in VX and Kakadu don't change the way the car performs, nor have we missed them in the last 12 months of GXL ownership. I mean, we bought a new camper with the money we saved not buying a VX or Kakadu. On top of this, the Kakadu felt a little cheap and tacky with its "wood" (read: Plastic) trims when we drove it, the piano black plastics in the GXL look way better.

Great review Ronny I would absolutely love one

Nice one Ronny love the vids mate

Awesome vids Ronny!!!

This was the final review that convinced me to order a Prado. After a 15 month wait it landed in the showroom today 😊

Bought one on the weekend and collecting tomorrow. Can't wait!

Great review mate... Greeting from Indonesia

Great bus, tows, drives & 4wds! Oh what a feeling!

Part 2 - Stock Prado in mud and ruts. Part 3. - Essential basic kit and upgrades 😁

Good review mate. Picking my Prado Kakadu up on Friday from Galleria Toyota as it happens. First one for me, so pretty pumped!

You can only engage the rear locker when it’s in 4 low so that rear locker wasn’t even engaged. That’s why the light was flashing. Also hold the traction control button down for a few seconds to disengage it for sand driving. These cars are awesome

a two inch lift, offroad tyres, bar work etc and these are even more capable, perfect weight and wheelbase, Harry will be pleased

New BT50, Dmax, Navara...now this is as Real test drive..well done

Great review as always I recently brought a 2012 prado altitude which was all Ready well equipped with extra goodies. Planning on cape York next year. Nice up grade from an 09 ranger.👌

Many thanks for doing this test drive for us, it has answered just how good it is by a guy who tells it like like it is rather then being too diplomatic 😳 Anyway, thanks again.

great vid and no bull, subscribed thanks mate

Gday Ronny , great review, we have a 2017 Prado , couldn't be happier , my wife and I are always on road trips , we will probably up grade next year to another new one , they're also good for long hauls especially when you need to overtake , cheers

Thx heaps for the review, just brought one 😀

Just bought one. Thanks for the review! 👍🏻

great video love my prado

Great review vid. I own a modified 2018 and it absolutely delivers on and off road, and that was why I chose to purchased a Prado and will purchase another. Its just the best ALL ROUNDER available. I think you will find also, that the new Prados can engage 4lo without the centre diff lock.

Would consider... did consider... loving it!!

Just ordered a new Prado today. Can't wait to get onto the sand 👍

Good review mate.👍👍👍

The Prado is the 4x4 that is incredibly underestimated and incredibly good.

Thanks for the review, yes I would consider one, they are a great car.

Gallaria Toyota's sales are headed for the roof! Good on them, thanks for the great & realistic review!

Great review Ronny. I like the updated Prado I certainly would consider one. Would love a review on the new Isuzu D-Max!

Great video you made me feel like taking it straight to the dunes as soon as I get one lol

Nice one, Love it

Bought one of the final 2023 models. Very happy. Love the long range tanks.

Funny I just put out a fan ride video tonight and there were 16 rigs; most of them fairly built. A stock Lexus (fancy Landcruiser) went everywhere all the other rigs went and even missed the bypass 4 other rigs took and still made it through! Lost a wheel cap, but that was it. Definitely respect Toyota’s. Great review Ronny! ❤️🐞 Tire pressure is the cheapest mod someone can do! We went up to the mountains tonight and got into about 14 inches of snow. Had to go down a pretty decent grade for about 500 yards before it was safe to turn around. Got a little nervous but dropped the tires to 10 psi and climbed right up it.

I just subscribed to your channel. Good review mate. Looked at one of these today at the dealership. You just convinced me to buy it. Sale guy is ringing me tomorrow to follow up. If he lowers the price by another $2000 it is sold.

I have a 2022 version if this. As long as you have it in neutral you can engage then lockers and or low range with out having to disengage the traction control first. In fact once you put it into 4L it automatically disengages traction control, and the parking sensors. It is a great car, I am so far extremely pleased with mine. It also very good in snow.

In the states this is the Lexus GX460. Fits our family of 5 perfectly. Amazing machine in both formats.

informative review as usual Ronny. would love to see the same review done for a Triton GLS. cheers

Bought one 2 days ago Ronny, as jamming my 3 sons in the back of a D40 for long trips wasn't very popular anymore! Good to see it can hold its own in the sand

I definitely wanna see you review and test the Y62, i would love to hear your thoughts on it, would be fantastic. Keep up the good work, love the vidz, hope you're keeping safe through everything this year :)

I have a 2008 120 GXL it does everything so well on and off road. Reliable transport, love the stock 180 fuel capacity.

Love the channel mate. Can you please do a video on when to use the diff locker and when not to, same for high and low range and also if you recommend Pre trip preparations such as spraying the underside with oils that help keep the sand out of nooks and crannies. Thanks legend

I was a owner of a pardo 2004 model and it was perfect in sand and it was ao good in weight you are right ronny 👌👌

Had a 2018 Prado and loved it, just sold it to go to a 200, we're waiting for that to arrive but I miss the Prado already.

hey Ronny. I have both a stock 2012 150 prado and a 2012 79 LC and apart from the clearance the prado makes hard tracks easy. Both great 4x4's. lovey ya work!

Took my old man's 2012 Prado to Waroora station a couple of years ago. I didn't fully understand the whole "only 4wd when centre diff locked" back then, so left it unlocked. A week of sand driving in very hot weather, didn't get bogged once, and that's in AWD, NOT 4WD. Actively had to try to bog myself. Great off-road capabilities!

Thanks Ronny, another great video. I love the highway cruising hack/observation where you’re tricking the car into keeping the torque converter locked in those top gears. I wonder if Toyota updated the transmission control logic along with the rest of the updates... Do you reckon the added power will help fix the prado’s towing issues? Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on how this wagon will go pulling a lightweight trailer (like your patriot unit) around...

I had a 2014 3ltr fully done up for long range touring with anything and everything on it. It was a good bus off road but didn’t like towing the family trailer around. Don’t know how people would buy one to tow the larger vans around as the trans doesn’t like it. Great review and I concur 100% with what you say for a stock 4x4 with no mods it’s a great bus for the family.

I love this car. will buy a brand new kakadu next year,. Thank you for the review mate.

Love my Prado (2017 GXL)

I live in UAE and my 150 has been unstoppable in the dunes. Excellent car

would be great to see you review the new D-Max, if you can get your hands on one.. Great vid as always..

awesome vid mate. just sub.

Love the old school look on the interior .

Nice review ronnie, lots of subscribers coming your way with due to this. Please test drive the new nissan Patrols and compare them to toyotas..thanks

Cool, haven’t seen anything like this!Interested in seeing other models and makes too. Hadn’t even considered Toyota due to its delay in tech, eg Apple/android play - but I see it’s finally coming in 2021 Prado models.

great review have litterally just picked up one of these, will be hitting lancelin once the 1000km service is done. However probably worth mentioning that the GXL you test drove must be the upgraded version, standard GXL comes with cloth seats that are not heated/air con.

I have a 120 series from 08 with a 6 speed manual with some custom work and it has over 400k on the clock. I have taken it through some of the worst tracks in the Vic High Country over the years and it has always come out the other end. Yes they're not for putting a 4 inch lift with 36 inch swampers on it. They are a very well balanced vehicle and have a much lower centre of gravity than any of the big raised LC's and Patrols. Apart from silly deep mud, it's gone more place's than ever expected and with relative ease. 2 inch lift and A/T's.

@Ronny Dahl , do you always have to activate the centre and rear diff when beaching? Been doing a bit of beach driving in my 2018 prado but have never used those buttons. I always deactivated the traction control. Brilliant videos mate enjoy them very much and learn from them too. Thanks

Nice one Ronny, I'm biased but the Prado is an amazing vehicle, Mine will go anywhere I take it including Goat road 🤙🏻

I have a 2019 gxl and love it ... very capable 4wd

Could you do a review on the 200 series landcruiser and give your thoughts on it than compare it to the prado?

As far i know my dad owns a 2012 prado with the 1kd turbo diesel with a 3 inch exhaust I’m pretty sure and its never got bogged its one of the most capable vehicles in the market if anyone looking for a 4wd look forward to get one of these they are the best car

thank you detail video love Isuzu 4x4 4.5 ton crew cab

Thx dude

Would love to see the 2020 D-Max get the Ronny treatment!

Thanks a lot. Love your review. Please compare Y62 Patrol and LC 200?

The Prado’s USA siblings the 4Runner and GX460 are all over the place. Ancient platform that still works very well for families and adventurers.

I wish we got this in the US, I like this one so much more than the Lexus version we get. The front end styling is much cleaner, the interior looks better, and the diesel engine would be fantastic.

My 96 prado even has ac for rear passengers however the rear folding seats take 3 more passengers and loads of room for adults. Really pleased with it, superb car on and off road

Nice vid Ronny, just ordered a 2022 gxl Prado the other week, would you recommend waiting till after the 1000km service to give the engine time to ‘wear in’ before taking it off-road and flogging it on the beach? Is wearing the motor in still a thing these days?

So, I have just made my mind to buy exactly this one but black version :v😎 Btw, great review!

When (and when not) is the rear locker engaged for dune and for beach driving? Many thanks for all the information in a fun and happy format!

Appreciate the video, just purchased a GXL with leather! Figuring for 71K it makes a great family vehicle for hopefully the next 10 years

Hey mate! Hope you could do a review for the 2021 All New MUX LS-T 4x4. Will be waiting for that vlog. Thanks mate. Stay safe

Our Prados in UAE comes with a V6 petrol. Love it

Greattt maan..... Super ..... A fan from india... But now in australia.. 😂... Keep watching..... ❤

Great video Ronny. So.. I have the 2023 vx prado and the missus has the 2023 hilux rogue. Having driven both, why do you suspect the hilux uses more fuel given it is lighter? Gearing?

Best tourer and all round off roader ever .

I had a year 2000 GXL for 20 years and upgraded to the Hilux. I was however drooling over this model, but I couldn't quite justify the price tag. They are an amazing vehicle.... The Luxxy though did it for practicality and cost this time around. Though if you have a family and the coin to spend, I'd go a Prado anytime. They're just great. As a side note, the old Prado is still going strong and now owned by a colleague of mine who's upgraded a few parts that were getting old and it's again running like a dream with 270k on the clock. They just make them to last.

Thanks for the vid. Looking to change my 2010 VX Prado and your unbiased viewpoint appreciated as always. She’s been all over WA including some of Len Beadells’s finest and has never missed a beat so will be bloody hard to replace... If memory serves me right, it’s not called a Prado in the UK, just a Landcruiser. But they don’t get the 200 Series...

Watching in Ireland 🇮🇪, fantastic machine