Toyota Prado 2021 review: GXL off-road test

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Toyota’s 4WDs have a sterling reputation as off-road touring vehicles. But while the brand’s top-sellers like the 200 Series LandCruiser and the HiLux get all the adulation, the mid-size Prado simply goes about its business of being a decent all-rounder with little fuss or fanfare.
However, it’s been looking and feeling a little bit aged in recent years … but Toyota is hoping that a bit of a range refresh has sorted that out.
The new Prado has more power and torque than the previous version, but the price has gone up across the range - almost $3000 extra for this mid-spec GXL, as an example.
But it does now have a bigger multimedia screen, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so it’s up to speed there at least.
So, is the new Prado worth your consideration? Let's find out.
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@RalphieMuskinyaar 3 года назад

My dream is to own a prado. Am gonna work hard and hopefully enjoy driving one soon.

@Skyscrapers1 3 года назад

Hope you will get it in the near future

@RalphieMuskinyaar 3 года назад

@@Skyscrapers1 thanks. I hope you get your dream car also.

@maseehkat 3 года назад

Same. All the best to you!

@nobodycares1506 3 года назад

All the best bro!!! Hope you best

@animalscars3799 3 года назад

@@RalphieMuskinyaar you get it yet?

@jasenanderson8534 3 года назад

Loved my GXL for 20 years. It's still going with a new owner mate of mine, can't kill em. Got the Hilux now due to price and practicality, but the Prado is the bomb if you can afford one.

@robkingdon3060 2 года назад

Great video, cheers mate. Just bought a 2022 GXL, the comfort I've long distances is just awesome and being able to jump on those gravels roads around the Pilbara is hardly noticeable.

@limpunsing224 3 года назад

I like the Prado much better than the Fortuner A-1 review

@subhamp8964 3 года назад

Ofcourse u r paying more for it !!!

@1a2b3cman 3 года назад

prado is actually now more reliable and a better choice than land cruiser. its light, strong, capable and less thirsty.

@waynehobbs5175 3 года назад

Landcruiser does have more quality issues especially dust.

@T-Ranch-Au 3 года назад

Better for what? Going slow? 😆

@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1 3 года назад

Landscruiser Prado 🤦🏽

@SCoetzer 3 года назад

Prado's are to heavy for their engines, been so for the past 20years

@hugomachado1397 3 года назад

4:31 Impressive how the car go up without any stress

@PHYSIOHACKS4MALLUS 3 года назад

I been using Prado for 14 yrs. trade in and ordered a new Kakadu 2021. Excitedly waiting for the new toy. Said 4 months of wait. Hopefully sometime soon☺️☺️☺️

@muzza700 3 года назад

what did you get on the trade in?

@mangolds1 3 года назад

Bring back the manual version!

@mrmaaical8727 3 года назад

What’s the name of the gentleman reviewing. He deserves a prize for such nice review. Love it...

@mgrimes 3 года назад

commenting on your own videos again lol, nice try

@mrmaaical8727 3 года назад

@@mgrimes what do u mean? I’m a South African. Why u so pissed off that I enjoy his car reviews? Get a life dude...don’t let your own poison kills you

@mgrimes 3 года назад

@@mrmaaical8727 omg clearly no humour allowed in South Africa I see, go figure. I think you need a chill pill my good man.

@alinmoraru5061 3 года назад

Marcus Craft!

@mrmaaical8727 3 года назад

@@alinmoraru5061 thanks I really appreciate your attention

@vindieter 3 года назад

Reliability is the only thing the Prado has got going for it. Yes it’s a big thing but surely for the price they could give their customers something better (coming from a Prado and 70 Series owner)

@tyronebarnett537 3 года назад

Hows it compare to your 70?

@attilanemes3400 3 года назад

If you want to go off-road, go with a Land Rover, but if you also want to come back, go with a Land Cruiser.

@GrasHofman 2 года назад

😂😂😂

@tassyroseofficial4430 3 года назад

My future car 😍🤩🤩😍😍

@damienryan399 3 года назад

Got one new GXL in 2010 delivering years of reliable and robust motoring; very reasonable maintenance costs and still holding its value. My wife has been through 3 European cars since some all with high maintenance costs and rapid depreciation.

@manujakaluarachi3943 3 года назад

in srilanka we get the jdm spec prado but due to our high taxes these are easily over 200k usd but everyone buys them because they are just such an amazing all rounder!

@allanmwihia1141 3 года назад

200k usd??

@manujakaluarachi3943 3 года назад

@@allanmwihia1141 350% import tax :(

@seamuskay7664 3 года назад

I have changed cars more than most and yet back in another 2021 Prado. These trucks have voodoo applied by Toyota. Outdated tech, I like the look but it’s a slab, the wood grain makes me feel like in my grandads car, the Toyota app is basic with no remote vehicle features and yet I bought it and am at my calmest and happiest in it. Voodoo I tell you!!!

@richardddeath 3 года назад

Exactly how I feel about mine

@jacksonmutugi803 3 года назад

I DONT HAVE IT

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

@@jacksonmutugi803 Stop buying drugs & one day you can buy an old one with 1million k's on the clock.....

@ibrahimjubayer8373 3 года назад

The prado is great 👍 and legendary vehicle

@greiglyas1 3 года назад

Have loved my 150 series Prado for about 6 years now. Have been to Cape York including the Old Telle Track and the Kimberley in it. Never had so much as a flat tyre. Just wish I could afford a new one.

@tareskisloki8579 3 года назад

It is really nice, but with no V6 option I wouldn't buy one myself. I'll always take a few extra litres per hundred in exchange for the much longer lifespan of a petrol Toyota six pot.

@rightlanehog3151 3 года назад

Agreed.

@danwhite9436 3 года назад

When was that crash test done? How can manufacturers get away with selling cars that have not been tested under the new ANCAP tests. I suppose they know the prado wouldn’t get 5 stars in 2021.

@ar12. 3 года назад

Yeah it would not a 10 year old test it would fail the 2021 test.

@thevideo7470 5 месяцев назад

Did they sort the dpf issues in this year? Im looking at this model. If anyone has any info

@mchapman103 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, great review of the vehicle. Owned the 120 series for 10 years without a hitch, now have the 2018 150 series, great vehicles.

@shizenjapan 2 года назад

Just last week ordered a brand new Prado same as this one but in metallic white. Six month wait though and most probably will be the newer version of this. Can't wait for autumn to arrive so I can pick up my new toy

@redred1161 3 года назад

In 3 weeks I will own a 2021 prado GXL

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

Hows the Prado going Red chook?

@redred1161 3 года назад

@@boratborat8045 its feeling good, I’ve been 4W driving it twice

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

@@redred1161 Enjoy it cheers 👍

@mohammadloqman1686 3 года назад

Gr8 off-road machine. Sad they removed the crawl control from middle east version.

@ProofBenny 3 года назад

Test drove the Everest and the Prado , buying the Prado !

@diplomamilldoc8562 3 года назад

Can you tell me what persuaded you to choose the Prado

@ProofBenny 3 года назад

@@diplomamilldoc8562 Size , driving position , the view from the driver seat is just unreal , hardly any blind spots , the steering shits all over that electric steering of the ford , it feels way more refined to drive , less motor and noises then the ford , it doesn't require ad blue , the ad blue tank on the ford is exposed behind the left rear wheel , and for what we will be using it for its just not safe knowing the car can stop running if you damage that tank. pretty much it

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

@@ProofBenny Wise choice 👌

@PP-bm7zp 4 месяца назад

@@ProofBennyplus Prado tc is in another league compared to the Everest

@DrKniz 3 года назад

I love the Prado. I hope to own one, one day. Maybe I'll start off with a j120 and upgrade to a later model.

@Agent.K. 3 года назад

120 is a solid choice!

@rollopost 3 года назад

No thanks looking for a petrol 6 + boost with min 200kw and removable third row, dual tanks. Will stick to 120 series.

@Jakeman302 3 года назад

An Early 150 Series had the 1GR-FE, perhaps if you need a new Prado in the future a good Early 150 will do ya well. Even the 1st Facelift which was... something else to look at had it.

@paulvictor9368 3 года назад

I love my Prado and wish I had the money for the new one.

@helloworld6989 3 года назад

It's too cheap compared to Nepal. In Nepal, it costs about 3.3 million NPR. I always dreamt of having it... now I'm abroad finally can afford it.

@shaanjutt7663 3 года назад

@@helloworld6989 and it's too cheap compared to Pakistan. it costs more than 15 million PKR

@helloworld6989 3 года назад

@@shaanjutt7663 why is that so? is economy of country is bad of Pakistan? its not land locked country. Sad to hear this brother. choose a strong leader

@shaanjutt7663 3 года назад

@@helloworld6989 our current prime minister is a good person and honest. He is fighting against corrupt mafia and things are getting better and better day by day.

@husnatalpur3751 3 года назад

@@shaanjutt7663 stop lying. He's incompetent and has yet to do anything about corruption Infact corruption went up in his tenure, along with currency devaluation. Don't lie.

@getkedar1 3 года назад

Just signed up for one. 2021 GX with 7 seat. I can't wait to drive. Due to COVID, dealer's asked for a 3 month delivery. Promised date is end of April 2021. I hope they have one soon.

@Winky_Eye 3 года назад

Mind me asking how much?

@getkedar1 3 года назад

@@Winky_Eye not at all. I paid just under $65k drive away with 7 seat variant and metallic paint.

@nireshperera7672 3 года назад

If you dont mind me askingHow much did they quote GXL?

@getkedar1 3 года назад

@@nireshperera7672 Hi Naresh, i was happy with GX. Did not ask them to quote GXL. I got 7 seat, rear sensors and tinted windows that are standard across GXL. Only thing i'm missing out on is a bit of chrome, climate control and rear diffs which i won't need. I am not planning to do heavy duty off-road travel. i will be using the car for touring across Australia and GX is more than capable with addedd accessories it's a cherry on top. :)

@paultanner4480 2 года назад

@C3 no it’s not, mine is being delivered tomorrow. Got it for 71 with the step up paint

@seanconroy3567 3 года назад

I bought a new 2020 GX and love it!

@ca0520 3 года назад

How much you paid for it?

@jacksonmutugi803 3 года назад

PLEASE BUY ME ONE

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

@@jacksonmutugi803 🤣😂 Get a job buddy

@ajwhitton 3 года назад

bring back the V6

@UncleJaco 3 года назад

Have a V6 Fortuner for a few years now and LOVE it! They dropped the V6 Fortuner from our local lignup in 2020 for South Africa, but the Prado and Hilux still get the love. When I am grownup I am going to have a Prado!

@damilolaakanni 3 года назад

It's still available in other markets. Not sure why they'd discontinue it for Australia.

@Jay-hr9ci 3 года назад

Surprised you didn;t engaged the center diff lock at least.

@barneyhearnden2080 3 года назад

What upgrades would you recommend to improve off road capability? I am thinking a 2” lift and some bigger AT tyres like Toyo open country.

@carsguide 3 года назад

Spot-on, mate. You don't need to go hard-core - a mild lift and a good set of all-terrains are great low-key but very effective changes to what is already a decent off-roader. I know everyone is busy these days, so thanks very much for taking the time to watch this video and comment. - Crafty

@reubenhooft541 3 года назад

Now if I can get Toyota to sell me a GXL for $70k I’ll buy it 😉

@leighjohnson4283 3 года назад

Picking my 2021 GXL with tow pack for $68000 on Tuesday

@andrewcaune5293 3 года назад

@@leighjohnson4283 drive away price? Do you mind telling me where abouts?

@leighjohnson4283 3 года назад

@@andrewcaune5293 $69000 with tow package from Bendigo Toyota 👍

@ryantaylor810 3 года назад

@@leighjohnson4283 hey mate I assume that was non leather? Anyhow brilliant price

@Imranz-ty3ey 3 года назад

Yours way of explaining is really good

@jessaalquizar8392 3 года назад

toyota is the best

@ilhameldi5562 3 года назад

This car uses the same engine as toyora fortuner/SW4, it's fine for me to be tuned 201 horsepower & 500 Newton torque in fortuner but for prado it's still less power for an extra curb weight and offroad oriented, itu should be tuned around 240 horse power and 550/600 Newton Torque for this big offroad oriented SUV

@SCoetzer 3 года назад

Totally agree, Prado's are over priced. Can get the same engine, liter SUV, better fuel economy in the Fortuner

@PP-bm7zp 4 месяца назад

Much better than a fortuner, the chassis is its own, therefore making it a true landcruiser, fortuner is just a wagon hilux, only thing it has in common is the engine. If you want a sports car buys a v8 patrol

@shaa4280 3 года назад

Sri lankan Prado lovers 👍

@Hope2421 3 года назад

I like the Prado but went in the end for the SsangYong Rexton Ultimate as I only do light off roading but tow more . 👊

@DavidJudge01 3 года назад

The Rexton is considerably cheaper too

@Hope2421 3 года назад

@@DavidJudge01 it was, with more kit more luxury and better warranty too, I'm very pleased with it

@DavidJudge01 3 года назад

@@Hope2421 yeah, I have a 2019 Prado VX and my mate just bought a Rexton Ultimate. The Rexton seems an ok car. You have to consider the cost too as there’s a considerable difference between the two. We’re both happy with our cars ;)

@Whittley-fishn 3 года назад

@@DavidJudge01 look at resale value rexton will be not great

@DavidJudge01 3 года назад

@@Whittley-fishn agree. Bought a Captiva years ago for 50k. Traded it 1 1/2 years later for $12,000. Similar point on the Rexton I suspect

@collettestarrhardie3612 Год назад

Could u please review the 2022 prodo Kakadu

@aviram4wd262 3 года назад

I❤️prados but chose a Pajero Sport. that's $20000 cheaper

@kalomboC 3 года назад

And 20,000 years older too 😂

@richardddeath 3 года назад

Bad choice, no comparison

@cothatsusongtruockhichet5617 3 года назад

Great review. Thank you

@maoshan001 3 года назад

Designing seven seats for an off-road vehicle is the most stupid design. When people go out in off-road vehicles, what they need most is more space to carry more equipment, food, and water. By no means need many people to sit in the vehicle. I have a seven-seater off-road vehicle. It has been five years since I bought it. The last two seats have not been used once, but the space in the car is wasted.

@rustysworldofentertainment850 3 года назад

Absolutely agree. Take the third row out and put storage drawers in, if you can. Unfortunately only the GX doesn't have the 3rd row seats, but that variant doesn't come with the diff locks. Toyota needs to get their specs right and look at the practicality of what they're offering. The GXL is still a brilliant vehicle though.

@getkedar1 3 года назад

@@rustysworldofentertainment850 It comes with a center diff lock and not the rear diffs.

@rustysworldofentertainment850 3 года назад

@@getkedar1 Okay, I didn't realise that. Cheers.

@clintperry5406 2 года назад

Agree Forced to have third row in higher specs, stupid decision.

@Car-crazy Год назад

Exactly why I went for the 5 seat configuration. There are usually only 2 of us so no much point having 7 seats and much more boot space with 5 seats. Here you can get either 5 or 7 seat configuration.

@stonepa 3 года назад

Until they get rid of that barn door rear hatch, I'll stick with my aging 200 series LC.

@matthewfarrell317 3 года назад

Funny thing is, the barn door rear hatch is one of the main reasons we went for a 150 and not a 200 series. When you need to use the 3rd row seats through the back door that hatch makes life easier.

@stonepa 3 года назад

Yeah i can see your point. I don’t use the third row as my kids are older.

@armandomartinez226 3 года назад

Me gustaría mucho que la puerta trasera abriera hacia arriba no hacia un lado

@dunes2dust216 3 года назад

you are spot on. great cars.

@gyan8201 3 года назад

How about the DPF issue and the current lawsuits against that, shouldn’t that be discussed as well for well balanced and fact based reporting

@trianggaindralukmana2184 3 года назад

just buy premium 50 ppm sulphur content diesel fuel and you dont have to worry DPF or injector clogged

@richardddeath 3 года назад

DPF burn off button on this model

@TheDarkNugget 3 года назад

Toyota rectified there issues after 2018 apparently!!

@maxgleeson9002 3 года назад

One lousy usb fitting for the entire car...

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

Easily fixed with usb adapter for 10 bucks!

@ricothorton477 2 года назад

So woukd you say it gets the job done?

@vadergrg8666 3 года назад

Handsome Machine

@ausgooner1 2 года назад

Just ordered a new one (6months wait) and can't wait to drive it. Great video and a big thanks to all the comments, they helped us choose this car.

@oggyoggy1299 Год назад

Got it yet?

@mikeykeyes 3 года назад

If Toyota made penises with 1 ball Aussie blokes will still pay full price and buy them! JUST ridiculous. Prado has a huge plus point - a genuine tourer with a huge tank. It is stupid to opt for a dodgy flat back and lose the tank!

@Pajita84-l6p 3 года назад

Toyota should upgrade the interior of the Hilux like the prado

@accmakglobal8423 2 года назад

I must drive this car...real soon... I love it

@kyriakoskitsios Месяц назад

Very informative video for the car capabilities.

@dr.killjoy5001 3 года назад

I would rather get the 120 series Prado with the 4 litre V6. These new ones are way overpriced for what they are.

@tronicit 2 года назад

You might want to check the dictionary definition of “decent” which is “acceptable standard” That is something by your own admission the Prado is NOT.

@romastrings2526 Год назад

Just ordered a new one last week

@Healthwithharry 2 года назад

Beyond reproach car..blameless car..as long as you don't overdo it on corners, I thought they should have done some sort of leaf spring, at least 1 or 2

@rlbk3649 3 года назад

Wonder if pic from reverse camera still takes forever to show

@tersy9862 2 года назад

You cant really fault the tyres, 99% of people will use this for a school run, anyone looking to play will put some decent treads on it.

@תומרב 3 года назад

Very nice and honest video thanks!

@eamonnixon9571 3 года назад

Now that’s what you call a nice Neet car

@askbeevs 3 года назад

73k? for a GXL? Its like life and reality dont meet

@boratborat8045 3 года назад

A used Corolla will be in your price bracket

@aasishnechalee4121 3 года назад

Toyota still havent built a small 3 liter v6 diesel for prado n hilux its high rime they did dont know y it givea shocks to toyota to build a high performance diesel for their popular suv n truck

@adisons3965 3 года назад

Prado Fans hit like ❤️

@ackson459 3 года назад

The Prado vs 2021 Land Rover Discovery. You leave me confused

@avneet911 3 года назад

Ackson Land Rovers are great but maybe not as durable. Also expect to pay a premium of parts and service compared to Toyotas

@T-Ranch-Au 3 года назад

Just compare the 0-100km/h times. If you’re still confused, ask yourself if you want to pay ~$90,000 for a ten year old Toyota? If you want to put a lift kit on it, a bull bar and other extras, you best get the Toyota. If you’re keeping it stock, discovery 5 has better approach, ramp over, and departure angles from factory. If you get the disco, option the rear difflock 👍🏻

@richardddeath 3 года назад

As a very happy convert from 30 years of Landrover to Landcruiser I concede that the Disco has the edge on paper and straight out of the factory but five years down the line the LC will feel like a brand new car with no rattles, squeaks or mechanical issues but the money bleeding, heart aching nightmare of landrover ownership will be just beginning, or maybe it began after six months or sometimes six weeks, best decision I ever made.

@lynettekissoon3742 3 года назад

Do they make any of these with the 1kd ftv engine

@dextergreene1939 3 года назад

time to redesign this model.

@felicitynixon2698 3 года назад

i like the prado gx

@williegitau6680 3 года назад

Very nice!!! I'd take the 200 though in GX spec

@FoLlOwThEwHiTeRaBbIt1 3 года назад

Obviously haven’t looked to much into the specs.

@patrickboyle6660 3 года назад

Can’t believe for the price the phone does not connect wirelessly!

@pinkleaf3222 3 года назад

How much is it

@khumbudzomulaudzi4475 3 года назад

Prado is a very good machine..still owning the 2016 3.0D...

@Luckily862 3 года назад

Yeah mate

@rayleeaustralia 3 года назад

Do people actually swear on their comments 😅

@Ranjeetkumar_mk 3 года назад

क्या आप यह कार उपहार मे दे सकते हो

@youidiphilistin2999 3 года назад

Love toyota always

@tipikalutakpinoy8854 3 года назад

= NICE REVIEW. THANKS...

@SCoetzer 3 года назад

Prado is 4 years behind Fortuner technogy

@kyriakoskitsios 3 года назад

Where is manufactured ? Is it in China? In Europe is not traded as prado.

@tyronebarnett537 3 года назад

Japan

@BattleScar09 3 года назад

When will Toyota modernise the interior, no pop up dash displays, limited USB, seats look like they are out of the 80’s. Just look at a low spec BMW setup interior and ask yourself why can Toyota justify pedalling this? I have an X4 M40i and I want to replace this with something like a Prado or Land Cruiser for the added off-road capability but until they update the very dated interior and non digital dash they can forget it. I would rather wait till we get a Rivian or another cool 4x4 in a couple of years. Wake up Toyota and get out of the dark ages!

@Scomak 3 года назад

Toyota = Tunes the motor and swaps in an entertainment unit that has apple and android support = $3k price increase. At this point, Toyota is just taking the piss.

@firetofork 3 года назад

New turbo, all new internals, new intercooler, updated tune and the addition of radars across the range

@Scomak 3 года назад

@@firetofork different parts being used doesn't add $3k value and neither does the 'radar' systems as those are cheap as chips! DMAX has just completely overhauled the entire vehicle and it's not like suddenly they asking $100k over the previous model because you know "new parts and radar!"

@jessef9190 3 года назад

@@Scomak new dmax’s are a lot more expensive than what they used to be. Not protecting toyota but its not like isuzu kept prices the same for the new dmax