After the recent Toyota Hilux launch, the Japanese brand has given some other models its updated 150 kW 2.8 GD-6. The first of these is the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and here's how much you can expect to pay.

There are two engines for the South African market. The updated 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel 4-cylinder now produces 150 kW and 500 Nm, and is the same unit found in the updated Hilux. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado features a 6-speed automatic transmission. The updated motor featuresabigger, heavy-duty turbo as well asupgrades to the cooling, combustion chamber and intake manifold, all of which serve to improve performance and economy while retaining that Toyota reliability. Fuel economy is claimed at 7.9 L/100km.

How did Toyota get 150 kW out of the GD-series motor?

The iconic 4.0-litre petrol V6 is carried over, and in this application, generates 202 kW and 381 Nm. It too features a 6-speed automatic transmission and it's said to consume 11.3 L/100 km. Both engine derivatives have 87-litre main fuel tanks and 63-litre secondary tanks.

The Prado is an exceptionally capable offroad vehicle, with a ground clearance of 215 mm and approach/departure angles of 31 and 25 degrees respectively. The towing capability has been improved to 3-tonnes, which is in line with the same updates that occurred on Hilux and Fortuner earlier this year.

There are 3 levels of trim offered in the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado range; TX, VX and VX-L. There are also 10 colours to choose from, plus it appears Android Auto/Apple CarPlay has made its way into the Prado. The spec upgrades for the VX-L model, which sits at the top-of-the-range makes use of paddle shifters and driving mode buttons.

TX

Hydraulic steering6 speaker audioManual Tilt & Telescopic steering column adjustmentHalogen headlightsColour Coded/ Power, Retractable, With Indicator, Heated mirrorsIntermittent wipers17-inch wheelsFold Down Manual 3rd row of seatsRear park distance control

VX

Hydraulic Variable Flow Control steering14 speaker audioPower Tilt & Telescopicsteering column adjustmentStandard TFT ColourMulti-Information DisplayStandard/ AVN navigationLED headlightsColour Coded/ Power, Retractable, Illuminated, With Indicator, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Heated, Camera mirrorsIntermittent, Auto,Rain-sensing wipersTonneau coverStandard Illumination sidesteps18-inch wheelsFold Down Power-assisted 3rd row of seatsElectrochromatic mirrorFront and rear park distance controlOffroad type ABSBlindspot monitor with Rear Cross Traffic AlertDrive mode select

VX-L (VX trim plus the following)

LED Auto High Beam headlightsAdaptive cruise controlPre-Crash System (Brake Synchronised)Standard Lane Departure Alert4 Spoke Leather+Wood steering wheel

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Price in South Africa

The updated Land Cruiser Prado is sold with a 3 year/ 100 000km warranty and in terms of servicing, Toyota is offering its 90 000 km/9 services plan.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado2.8GD TX R939900

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado4.0 VX R1029000

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado2.8GD VX R1060600

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 VX-L R1072600

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado2.8GD VX-L R1105800

Further Reading

Japanese Toyota Prado gets Power Hike

More potent Toyota Prado in the works

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2017) Launch Review

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0D VX-L (2018) Quick Review