Toyota Prado 2020 review: GXL off road 

Full disclosure. I own one identical to this 2 yrs old. It’s the family car for 5, but required to do everything. I’ve owned a lot of cars incl Pajero, subies, vw amarok, territory, xc60 as well as hot hatches, minis etc, and for a family this meets the brief better than all so far. It’s a grower, as you learn the way it goes about things easily. It amuses me that road testers and many who comment but have never driven one more than around the block, always look at handling, traffic drag lights etc, but miss some things that you find over time. It’s not a hot hatch (I love them also), but I can load up all 5 of us and often a camping trailer, drive in complete, quiet comfort up the highway, cruise onto bumpy c roads and gravel roads at 100km, head onto 4wd tracks, where it’s suitably capable for most, and then cruise back into the city, all with ease. I also do a fair bit of off-road for work. The engines not super powerful, but, it’s smooth, keeps pulling when loaded, and fairly economical for a big car. It also seems to get better the more kms on it. 30,000 now. The cars very easy in the city with a tight turning circle (ute based 4wds do not) and is light to drive. I rated the Amarok (had 2 for business), but the prado is much easier in the city and way more refined than the fortuner, Isuzu etc. The one in this test has the spare underneath, but most still have the boot mounted with the massive fuel tank, which you really appreciate on long trips. The side swing doors a bit heavy, but easier for short people. The boots good size and square . Everest is not with a sloping floor. The comforts really good and whilst the interiors not slick like the euros, it’s tough with kids n dogs etc and really easy to use. The rears friendly with air vents, seperate temp and a level genuine 5 seats (2 more behind which is handy) The rear seats wider than al of the utes except for the Amarok. I’ve driven fortunes and Hilux’s and whilst tough they are less refined, noisier and bouncier. Highlights: the sum of it being better than the spec sheet, best headlights I’ve had on any car, and the ventilated seats (why doesn’t every car in Aus have these?). Oh and $250 a service (my friggin bmw 3 costs 6 times that!) and not a single problem in 2 yrs. haven’t had the PF issue that some mention, but then this also applies to a lot of diesels. Lowlights. Not much, stereo/infotainment a bit 2015. The adaptive cruise is ok, but a bit of panicky. Need to be careful with the rear swing door on a slope. Sure, you can buy cheaper, but probably not once you see the resale value on the prados, and you can buy the Audi’s, rangies etc which are, slicker, dearer, but for around $70k on road I struggled to find anything that fitted the brief this well. Similar specced disco is over $100k. Overall really happy. She’s a keeper.

The Prado is one of the best cars in the world.

I have a V6 Prado with 340,000kms on the clock, and I can honestly say it has by far been the best most reliable, comfortable, capable vehicle I've ever owned. Would I buy another one? most definitely! The words "all rounder" very much apply when it comes to the Prado! Such a great vehicle.

I remember when I was in Central America and I needed to get to a location over the mountains and I was looking for all terrain vehicle. A local car renter recommended me an old Prado like a 2000 and something. and boy was that thing a beast in the off road terrain, I went through rivers and up hills like it was a walk in the park.

I road tested the Pardo today, your review is absolutely spot on.

Great review Crafty, keep up the good work!

had my GXL for over a year now and it hasn't missed a beat and towed the our 4.4 m Boat and our Caravan with ease...worked well on the highway , gravel or on the river tracks brilliantly.... certainly haven't been able to get 8 litres per 100km more like 9.5/100 still with that aside will probably stick with this car for years to come really happy with it...

Thank you very much CARS GUIDE for providing English subtitles /captions. 🍀

Excellent vehicle & Excellent review.

Thank you for all the videos, keeps me entertained. I appreciate the hard work.

I have had few prado 120 series now I have 150 series 2014 (shape before current shape). The best cars produced ever, landcruisers cruising land all over.

The car of my dreams 😍😍😍

This and the 79 series,unbeatable!!

i got prado '10 and i love it , amazing car specially when you really test it to maximum :) comfy bit bouncy - but thats only downsize. 10-11l per 100 190hps give him nice acceleration , i have nothing to complain really

Macho Prado.....Dream car .dream magical drive.

@carsguide where's the link for the "big 4wd wagon comparison video" ?

What an accent! Great review mate!

Australia is so god damn beautiful.

Great car!

My Prado is the best all round touring vehicle Ive owned in 50 years.

great review

Good video review. Can you make a review of Haval H9 please

bella camioneta!!

Lovely car

I almost didn't buy a Prado, cuz everyone bought one, but did some research and found something that Prado has to offer for OFF ROAD capability that other not offer for midsize SUV like dual rang, centre and rear diff lock, long rang fuel tank, ladder chassi, real live axel good for wheel articulate( but not on road handling), reliability. I admit that engine is under power if towing big caraven (which i don't have or do), but it is just enough for touring even when fully loaded, beside small engine mean better fuel economy for me. If you want to buy SUV for high ride that come with high performence engine and good handling on road dont buy Prado, but if you want true capable off road with relibility midsize SUV go get Prado.

I`m on my third Prado, great cars ! Right up till they dropped the 4 litre petrol V6.

Excellent vehicle

I don’t see the comparison video anywhere

Love prado

What's usually the difference between the trim levels(GXL TX, TXL, VXL) in Toyota, Land cruiser Prado ?

When the newer platform will unveil?

Can I ask you ask you?,does the Toyota Prado cruise control hung and the car keep going on the road and the cruise control doesn't accept the cancellation when you press its cancel key?

Nothing in the segment can match it off-road and it drives better than you would expect on road. Plentiful parts available to make it better mean it is a great base to build a better off-road tourer. More room inside and fuel capacity (if you keep the standard rear door spare) than you can even get aftermarket comes standard. The ride on dirt and on tough tracks is outstanding. The negatives are the engine is well underdone and the payload is pathetic. Put 7 people in a fill up the tank with fuel and you’ll likely be over GVM. mind you, the 200 series has the same issue. All up, there is still nothing better for people like me who use it a lot for outback touring and some fairly hardcore off-roading in the Victorian High Country. Those who are so quick to dismiss it should actually drive one in these conditions against the competition and maybe they may think again.

It’s perfect

Is the 2.8 as good as the 3liter? ?

Is that dpf fault is sort out yet

Always wonder that by having the spare underneath that it may get damaged in certain situations offroad. You can see that there is not much clearance.

Surprisingly this is the car the rich drive in my country, Toyota Prado TX

Best vehicle in the world!!! 🌍

can you put bigger tires on it?

Prado is the best, but not everyone can afford the initial high cost.

What about the rear plugs

This should have been rated 9 or 10! Some people simply like to go but picking...

I have always thought it need a six cylinder diesel engine, like some of the earlier prado's . The smaller tank, with the wheel change, tells me that it's now aimed at the school run/weekend grave road folks, not true offroaders. Well done Crafty 👍👍

We’re is the wheel on the back

Prado is the best

Bought one yesterday. Nice drive but glasses area, larger fuel tank, and better drink holders would be my issue. Storage for extra stuff kept in car is an issue.

About to be replaced, still the best.

It’s sad that we don’t have this in the American market. We have the Lexus GX but that has a huge V8 engine that drinks gas

I really like this iteration but I want one with the 2.7 petrol. No turbo, slow but light on wheels and suspension, ultra-reliable. The Russians can buy it. Not in E.U 😖. You should see a picture of the open hood with the 2.7 in it. Tons of space to work on the engine. Looks like 1990's engine bays.

So, if it achieved 5 stars 10 years ago, would it only achieve 3 stars today?

Nice car for family

I'm watching this only because it's my last name 😂

You guys planning to compare 2020 Defender with Prado or Landcruiser on launch ?

Reliable toyota

Where was this filmed? great countryside

If the Landcruiser has a turbo diesel v8 then surely the prado should have a td v6? (and a manual of course)

I pray!!A Good Samaritan out there helps me get one like this. I own a 1996 model badly beaten by time🙏🙏

This bloke would drive with his hands in his pockets if he could

Where else would I be watching this other than RU-vid...?

better than 79. 79 sucks except if you toss double the cost of a brand new Prado to make them decent cars

My mate bought one but never goes off road so it is a road truck. I have always driven Ford and Holden sedans so in comparison the ride is pretty average, it bounces around and doesn't feel stable but you can feel the tyres through the wheel. The 4 cylinder engine is gutless but a 2 tone truck doesn't help. dashboard doesn't look great. For 75 grand i can't see the point if you are not going off road.

If it is near perfect, why only 8 out of 10? ???

That’s the lexus GX 460 in the US & Canada.

That's a lot of ltrs lost , I'd rather have the spare wheel on the rear door

It is interesting how cars seem to grow over time; I've been looking at a second hand hundred series 'cruiser but I'm hesitating because it seems like such a big car particularly width-wise. Comparing its dimensions with those of the new Prado (given in this clip) though the old hundred is only 75mm longer and 55mm wider which in practical terms makes them the same size. Maybe the current angular squared-off design of the Prado helps to hide its size whereas the older design is more rounded making the edges of the car less obvious or something. Having driven both the Prado and the 100 series I can say that there seems to be a lot more room inside the older model, the Prados always seem a bit tight inside for a vehicle that is quite large on the outside. And the hundred series has the immensely useful split tailgate instead of the side hinged barn door design that hits on trailers and things. For around twenty grand (and with low k's) the one hundred series is looking pretty good! I might have to pop back in to the car yard today and make a decision before they get told they have to stop trading for a while too...

In case of big accident and collision..toyota prado may save your life..soo avoid compact suv and small hatchback and sedan car

Can anyone please mentor me to start a small business in California so that one day I can own this beautiful machine on my own!

Why they make interior so outdated??

How are any of those tracks offroad? You could drive a car down most of them.

Prado is beautiful

I Choose the Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero over Toyota’s Prado

If you don't mind the 80s design interior is a good car!!

I’ve just been pressured into buying one. I’m not looking forward to the engine power deficit or the plastic interior. I hope it just keeps us going for five years or so.

Good Wagon, but needs more power.

I don't need Lamborghini. I need a prado

in Indonesia we only care about sunroof

prado vs fortuner

America has toyota 4runner

Younger brother of the g wagon

Let's be realistic here. No one's going off-roading alone. Everyone's going to be with their pals. So why does every off-roading review have only 1 passenger. Off-roading with 5 aboard is much different than when there's only 1.

Why is this a Land Cruiser? For me a real Land Cruiser is the LC200. Whats the difference between this 150 series to the 200 series? Dont seem like the same car (but have the same name).

That's not a challenge for stock cars. A Subaru could do that.

A lower fuel tank sucks

4800 mm long? Are you sure? It can't be that long...

Any potential buyers be aware , please do your homework. Much better out there without all the frills.

Buy one, just because everyone else buys, jump on the Toyota band wagon

Most SUVS' third row seats are not comfortable

Sir give me one pardo plz.

Wtfuck... 63 liter loses due spare wheel relocation under the car?? Sure spec list brochure seem inaccurate information saying this prado carry 150liter.

76 series- am i joke to you?

I know I will get smashed here, but still I would go for Haval H9 year 2019 (2020 upgrade even has 3 diff locks, but not in Australia yet) over this Prado any day.. ok hang on.. check out the actual specs and warranty and off road testing before you smash me

Мошно

First view......👍👍😊

Very expensive

And they all have a fuel pump recall dating back years.

Extra $10000 and Landcrusier 200 series

First

“Premium interior” 😂😂 “Some lag” 🤣 you could walk up a steep paved hill faster than this thing could drive it flat out unladen.

Yes 150 is fine, really good choice, but 200 is another lever, this is real king. Drivers feeling is absolutely another. 150 is restless and hasty, 200 rides completely calmly and over things. Who does not believe, please compare both and see.