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Toyota Prado vs Tesla Model X

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Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Tesla Model X
Tesla Model X

2019 price

Summary

2025 Toyota Prado
2019 Tesla Model X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Price tag is hard to swallow
  • Frequent service intervals
  • Heavy use of plastics

2025 Toyota Prado Summary

This is one of the most important models to come from Toyota in ages. You guessed it. It's the new LandCruiser Prado.

Why is it important? The Prado is now in its fifth generation and aside from some minor facelifts, it hasn't seen a proper update since 2009!

Toyota loves the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' design ethos, and it usually works as their SUVs remain some of the most popular in Australia. But after 15 years, we deserved a new one and we're testing the base GX grade to find out if it's been worth the wait.

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2019 Tesla Model X Summary

The idea of a Tesla that can tow sounds about as likely as an astrophysicist with three Olympic gold medals, who also moonlights as a hand model.

The EV brand has blazed a trail for every other mainstream and premium car manufacturer to jump on the electric bandwagon, and today they’ve still got the biggest batteries and most impressive range ratings, while also having the most extensive extensive network of charge stations made up of Superchargers and destination chargers, covering every state and territory.

They’re not perfect though, often displaying niggling build quality issues and production delays for upcoming models. There’s also a degree of uncertainty bred by a founder who flits between the modern-day space race, manufacturing flame throwers and offering to send miniature submarines to rescue stranded children.

But there’s no questioning the overall impact Tesla has had on the automotive industry, along with the incredible brand awareness and aspiration it’s generated from non-enthusiast Joe Average consumers around the world.

The Model X is also rated to tow, with a decent 2250kg braked rating and an integrated tow bar that folds out of sight when not in use, which both fits its SUV character and encourages you to give it a go.

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