The Toyota LandCruiser Prado will add a new five-seat version of its popular GXL trim level, allowing the second-cheapest model in the lineup to maximise its boot space.
One of the key criticisms pointed at the new Prado is the fact that seven-seat models aren't as cargo-friendly as their five-seat counterparts, even with the third row stowed, owing to the packaging of the battery for the V-Active systems which lifts the height of the third row by about 10cm.
This change gives five-seat buyers another trim option, with the GXL previously only offered with seven seats.
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Toyota said the model is now open for order, but is yet to confirm the price. But expect it to land somewhere between the circa-$78k drive-away price of the cheaper five-seat GX, and the circa-$87k of the seven-seat GXL. Both DA prices are based NSW costs.
“We are always looking at ways to enhance our model line-up and are pleased to be able to provide customers with this additional option,” a Toyota spokesperson said.
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The five-seat GXL should match the GX in terms of practicality, meaning 954 litres of cargo space with the second row in place, and a vast 1895L with the second row folded.
The numbers for the seven-seat version are 182L, 906L and 1829L behind the third row, second row and first row respectively, which don't sound like massively different numbers, but the media consensus is that the space is more accessible and useable in five-seat versions.
It will remain powered by Toyota's 2.8L turbodiesel with 48v technology, meaning 150kW and 500Nm paired with an eight-speed automatic.
Toyota says five-seat GXL deliveries will commence around the middle of the year.
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