Prado Kakadu – Toyota Prado has been a huge success in Australia over the years as both an adventure 4WD and family SUV.
The latest Kakadu comes with a host of luxury and comfort features but it is starting to show its age a little. Toyota has kept it alive with upgrades along the way with improvements to the infotainment connectivity, safety across the range and cosmetic upgrades.
Priced from a tad under $88,000 plus the usual costs it comes with heated and ventilated front and rear seats, multi-terrain off-road systems, adaptive suspension and a moonroof
Powered by the familiar 2.8L 4 cylinder diesel engine with 150kW@3400rpm and 500Nm over a wide 1600-2800rpm band. It feels a touch underpowered still.
Prado, especially in the upper spec models, is really used as a family transport with seven seats, the rear two fairly tight. You see a lot of these on the school runs, in the snow and shopping centres.
That’s not to say it isn’t capable off road as it is, unfortunately it’s just not used there much.
With all the production issues surrounding the 300 series LandCruiser and Covid still ravaging supply chains, I can’t see a new Prado anytime soon even if it is needed. However in the meantime Toyota will continue to sell Prado in large numbers.
This is a Motoring Minute
Im Rob Fraser
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Also Look At
Seven seat 4WDs are popular and crossover with AWD SUVs as well.
The pricing of the Prado range means that it has a lot of competitors.
Look towards the Nissan Pathfinder, Isuzu MU-X, Mazda CX-9, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Everest, SsangYong Rexton, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,
Some other LandCruiser Prado articles
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- 2021 Toyota Prado Kakadu Road Trip to the Murray
- 2020 Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon 2020 Radio Review
- 2020 Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon Review
- 2019 Toyota Prado GXL 4WD Review
- Toyota Prado Kakadu Radio Review
- 2019 Toyota Prado GXL 2019 Review
- 2018 Toyota LC Prado GX Review
- 2018 Toyota Prado Kakadu 4WD Review
- 2015 Toyota Prado new Engine upgrade
- 2013 Toyota Prado Kakadu 3.0L DiD Review
- 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Kakadu Video Review
Toyota LandCruiser Prado | |
Model | Prado Kakadu |
| Model Price | $86,998 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.8L 4Cyl Turbo diesel |
| Drivetrain | 6 Sp Sports AT 4WD |
| Power | 150kW @ 3,400rpm |
| Torque | 500Nm @ 1,600 – 2,800rpm |
| Safety | TBA |
| 0-100kmh / Top Speed | N/A |
| CO2 Emissions | 209g/km Euro 5 |
| Economy ADR | 7.9L/100km / 150L capacity |
| Economy on test | 9.5L/100k |
| Servicing | 6Mth / 10,000km service plan |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km |
| Road side Assist | 5Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options. RDAP means Recommended Drive Away Price (without options but including all other charges)
Overall Rating | 85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 8 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| 4WD / Towing | 9 (4-Towing / 5 4WD) |
| Technology/connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 8 |
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4995mm |
| Wheelbase | 2790mm |
| Width | 1885mm |
| Height | 1880mm |
| Wheels | 19×7.5 Alloy |
| Tyres | 265/55 R19 |
| Max ground clearance | Up to 220mm |
| Wading Depth | 700MM |
| Approach | 30.4 degrees |
| Rampover | 21.1 degrees |
| Departure angle | 23.5 degrees |
| Turning Circle KTK | 11.6m |
| Boot Capacity Min | TBC |
| Boot capacity Max | TBC |
| Kerb Weight | 2350kg |
| Payload (kg) | 640kg |
| GVM (kg) | 2990kg |
| GCM | 5990kg |
| Towing Capacity | 3000kg |
| Tow Ball rating | 300kg |
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