Toyota Prado

Very happy with my purchase ...
Pros:
Impressed with its fuel efficiency.
Great handling.
Retains its value.
Easy to maintain.
Reliable
Powerful Engine

Cons:...

Picked up my new Prado from Madill Toyota, Noosa on 28th May. This is the second Prado I have owned, last one owned from new 2015 to 2018, one of the final 3.00litre diesels. The new GXL Prado is more than just a facelift, the updated 2.8 Diesel engine is incredible, 1500rpm at 100kph, the increased power and torque have transformed this vehicle. It is quieter on the freeway than my beloved 2016 FJCruiser, which is being replaced by the Prado. The full suit of Toyota safety systems combined with the performance and economy enhancements have tra...

Brought my dream car and this is my experience.

I brought Brand NEW Toyota Prado VX within last 5 months and today it has done 7,000km . Since day ONE I found these issues

1) Horrible feeling of Forward jerk / jump each time when you shift gear from Park/Reverse to forward Drive gear . ? Could this be a Gear Box faulty . I took this to dealer they adviced it’s normal but as car enthusiast it’s not .
Issue 1 - Rough Gear Shift / Gear box not fine tuned

2) Hissing noice from Break Boost every time you apply break
Issue 2 - noisy Braking
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I bought a new 2020 GXL Prado in December 2020. From the first day I picked it up I noticed a vibration/shudder at about 1500-1700rpm. Took it back to the dealer who got Toyota technical people out to look at it. They agreed the car had a vibration/shudder, and I asked for the vehicle to be replaced.
Toyota Australia have said that ALL Prados do it and they consider it is not a fault.
Toyota customer service is terrible. I have owned Toyota vehicles for 40 years and never had a problem, but now that a vehicle has an issue, they run away.
Don't buy a toyota vehicle unless you drive it first.
Toyota do not stand behind their products.

Won't be buying one of these again. Almost every panel has peeling paint and I had to completely replace the air-bag suspension on a ten year old car, and it was the Grande model. Why wont Toyota Australia cover the warranty on the paint, as at present they've got a heap of Toyotas with peeling paint driving around with every other driver looking at it and thinking to themselves "I won't buy a Toyota because I've seen so many with peeling paint." Imagine the good publicity Toyota would have if they honoured the extended warranty.

I've just created a public Facebook page titled "Toyota Australia Peeling Paint." Please join if you are in the same boat.

I took delivery of the new model in early October 2020. I have only done 5,000 km to date - so early days.
I am fitting it out as a tourer with some light off road driving anticipated. I fitted All Terrain tyres at 3,000km. The 10,000 km oil change interval (for warranty) is annoying, since I intend to use a quality synthetic engine oil which lasts 15,000 km no problem. Fuel economy is OK at 9.7L/100km mixed driving, no towing. I expect this will improve as the engine loosens up a little.
PROS -
solid, quiet engine with very good acceleration p...

I have a 2004 Toyota Prado and it is the most reliable SUV I have ever bought. It has taken our family to the toughest places and come back unscathed. 17 years later, it has so far needed no repairs other than routine maintenance. The most exaggerated part is that it now drives like a new car. You could say this because I drive it less and the odometer is currently under about 180,000km, but I can't think of any other make that can be driven for 180,000km and still have the same driving experience as a new car. It's a petrol V6 Grande with good...

Had my 2019 near new used car prado for half an hour ,after leaving Bunbury Toyota where I paid $66,000 car started shaking badly . In the service department for two days ( left me with no transport ) to be told cv joints and rotors needed replacing . It supposedly had just been serviced ? The active cruise control can’t do low speed of 40 klm hour where as we all now there are many speed zones of that , it clunks around in the new gearbox , the 2.8 was meant or more efficient and not lost any power ..... my 2014 go prado was a lot quicker . Th...

I've had toyota's for work trucks for a lot of years and have held them in high regard until purchasing my wifes 2019 Toyota Prado GXL. The car is not a bad car but given the price of this vehicle I would expect more. I traded a 2007 Landrover Discovery 3 with approximately 220,000 km on it and it served us well. I figured with the Landrover being 12 years old an update to Toyota would be an update and how disappointed have i been with the latest offerings.

The platform is fine, the 150 has been around for long enough to give me confidence t...

Garaged Prado 2008 every panel of paint is peeling. I have worked from home for over 20 years.

My car is worth nothing now, and every other country has extended the paint warranty to 14 years because Toyota have accepted there was manufactuer fault in the clear coat in the Pear Blizzard.

What I dont understand is why Toyota Australia think they are exempt from this direction passed down from Toyota.

Is anyone else having the same issues?

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I brought my 2008 Toyota Prado in Pearl White second hand in 2015 from a Toyota dealer in NSW. I have always wanted this particular vehicle and could finally afford one albeit second hand. I loved everything about this vehicle and have always looked after it.
I had noticed small chips in the paint but put it down to use as car was 7 years old but over the last couple of years the paint has been peeling off down to the primer in large chunks from every panels of the vehicle. I originally tried to use touch up paint but now it just flakes off eve...

Purchased new, vehicle is a 2019 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL Premium 2.8DT 6 spd Auto.

If you're considering a 4WD and Toyota Landcruiser Prado is on your list, then you'll be spoilt for choices with many vehicle in the market at this price range. These are the reason why I've opted to purchase the vehicle,
- Strong resale value
- Capable 4WD from factory
- 7 Seats options
- 3 way climate control
- Long range fuel tank (not applicable for flat tail gate)
- Good economy for size/weight of vehicle, I average approx. 9.5L/100km or 1,360 before fuel light illuminate.
- Spacious Cabin and 3rd row seat can accommodate adults (ideal for 170cm tall)....

I bought my 2008 turbo diesel prado in 2010 with 75,000kms on it. We now have 256,000 and not had an ounce of trouble. I installed arb after market suspension with lift when I first purchased. I believe this is a must have. This vehicle has been very capable off road and towing our 2.4t caravan.
Highly recommend this model for reliability.

I bought my second Prado a diesel in December 2001, it now has 688000 k’s all driven by myself. Oil and filter has been changed every 5000 K’s using basic oil and after market filters and uses not one drop of oil between changes Toyota service about every 100000 K’s. Only thing changed or replaced is the radiator.
My work is on civil engineering projects throughout WA so in lots of tough conditions, carrying loads and towing quite a bit.
Now it needs quite a bit of work doing.
It’s simply a fantastic vehicle.

Car was purchased at 88000kms, drove till 115000kms, service as required. Went off road on occasions, never disappointed me. Sold the car after 2.5 years, price depreciated 5000 in total. I mean I could sell it for 1500 more but was eager to get my next car, so just agreed to the first offer. Sold within 4 days of posting ads on carsales. If your looking for something reliable with good resale value or good for off road, don't go chasing butterflies after land rovers, get Toyotas and mission accomplished.