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The 2018 Toyota Landcruiser Prado range of configurations is currently priced from $29,500.
Our most recent review of the 2018 Toyota Landcruiser Prado resulted in a score of 7.5 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: If you're looking for a hardcore off-road version of the Prado, the flat-tailgate Kakadu isn't for you. It's very much aimed at the suburban set but will do just fine if you do decide to get grotty.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Landcruiser Prado: Huge interior space, Lots of gear, Hugely practical
The 2018 Toyota Landcruiser Prado carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2018 prices range from $41,690 for the basic trim level SUV GX 7 Seat (4X4) to $64,790 for the top of the range SUV Kakadu (4X4).
Toyota Landcruiser Prado Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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GX (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3000kg
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GX 7 Seat (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3000kg
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GXL (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3000kg
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GXL (prem Int) (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
3000kg
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Toyota Landcruiser Prado Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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GX (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1845x1885x4995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
219 mm
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GX 7 Seat (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1845x1885x4995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
219 mm
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GXL (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1890x1885x4995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
219 mm
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GXL (prem Int) (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1890x1885x4995 mm |
Ground Clearance:
219 mm
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The short answer when it comes to differences between the two is "not much". The Prado (or 150-Series in Toyota-speak) has now been on sale in much the same form for more than a decade now. As such, it’s been refreshed and facelift no less than three times, making the ones you’re talking about the Series 4 version.
The thing is, the last major refresh was carried out in late 2017, and since the car continued to dominate its market segment, Toyotas hasn’t really seen the need since to carry out any further refinements or make other changes to the specification of the GXL version.
So, again, the short answer is that there’s very little to choose a 2019 model over a 2018 car. Both were quite wisely updated in the 2017 re-hash, with the GXL gaining pre-collision warning and autonomous braking, active cruise-control, lane-departure warning, LED lighting and a rear differential lock on automatic versions.
The best way to pick which is which is to look at the build-plate in the engine bay as that will give you the definitive answer. Don’t necessarily take the seller’s word for the car’s year of build as the date of first registration is not the same as the build date. Since the trade uses the actual build date when it come to valuing a car, you should too. In fact, that’s the other difference between a 2018 and a 2019 Prado; the price.
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On such a new car there should be nothing major to be concerned about, and you’re on a good thing with the Prado, which makes it even less likely that it would have an issue. Simply make sure that it has been serviced according to Toyota’s recommendations, and that it hasn’t been crashed.
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You’ve pretty much covered the field there, so it should come down to what you want from your car. Do you want comfort, safety, fuel efficiency, offroad capability, cabin space? If you are mostly driving on the highway, then a diesel SUV is probably the best bet. I would rule out a dual-cab ute because of comfort, unless you need the flexibility a ute gives you. I would rule out a hybrid, they’re not at their most efficient on the highway; they’re better suited to town use. Based on your annual mileage I wouldn’t keep the car any more than 3-4 years, that way you’ll have a decent resale value when you get out of it.
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Toyota Landcruiser Prado Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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GX (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 245x70 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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GX 7 Seat (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 245x70 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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GXL (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 265x65 R17 | Front Rim: 7.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x17 in
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GXL (prem Int) (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 265x65 R17 | Front Rim: 7.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x17 in
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Toyota Landcruiser Prado Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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GX (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
7.9L/100km
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GX (4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.8L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.0L/100km
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