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Toyota Prado vs Audi Q3

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Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Audi Q3
Audi Q3

$43,888 - $83,999

2024 price

Summary

2025 Toyota Prado
2024 Audi Q3
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Feels underpowered
  • Compromised rear cargo area
  • Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest offer more value for money

  • Rivals all boast stronger cabin presence
  • Modest backseat space typical of class
  • Cabin gets constant hum of road/wind noise
2025 Toyota Prado Summary

Anticipation for the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado was high, to say the least, because previous generations of the Prado have been much loved as 4WD touring vehicles. It was hoped that the new Prado would carry on that adventurous spirit but also represent a substantial shift forward for the model.

The new-generation Prado (aka the 250 Series) is larger than previous Prado iterations – it’s based on the same TNGA-F chassis as the LandCruiser 300 Series, the Lexus GX and the Toyota Tundra – and it is able to tow the industry standard 3500kg rather than the 3000kg the previous generation is limited to.

It also looks a lot different to previous Prados as it now has a straight-up-and-down retro-style appearance as opposed to the softer style of Prados past. 

Our test vehicle, the Altitude variant, is the second most expensive grade in the range and is marketed as the most off-road-capable of the line-up. It has a locking rear differential, front sway bar disconnect system, and all-terrain tyres.

So, the new Prado is bigger and bolder than ever before – but is it better?

Read on.

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2024 Audi Q3 Summary

The 2025 Audi Q3 Sportback is a small but not-too-small SUV that sits within a close-knit segment. The Q3 Sportback attempts to spice up the premium end of this small SUV market by offering a design-focused 'coupe' body style, but is it enough for it to go 'tyre to tyre' against its main rival, the new BMW X2?

It's other rivals are also renowned for their luxury and on-road prowess - think the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Lexus UX. However, the changes for the new Q3 are small and its rivals have all benefitted from a recent refresh.

In this review we explore how the top-model Sportback S line 40 TSFI quattro handles being an urban dweller.

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