A close-up picture of Toyota Prado’s headlight

Toyota Prado has been on Australian roads for over 20 years now and people still love it. It’s the perfect car for your family to explore outdoors without having to compromise on quality, luxury, and safety features. Toyota has just released the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL into the market.

Toyota Prado has become extremely popular. If you’re not sure if this car is made for you, here are 9 reasons why you should save money for and invest in Toyota Prado next time you buy a car:

Seating Capacity

When you’re travelling with a big group of friends and family, you need a bigger car to travel in. Toyota Prado is capable of towing over 2500 pounds and some models offer third-row seating for more capacity and for everyone to travel comfortably. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL is a 7 seater with Privacy glass on the rear windows and 3-zone Climate Air Conditioning. For large families, a car like this is a necessity and also for those who are looking for a convenient, luxurious ride this is the car you could invest in. 

Safety

Some people feel safer in larger and heavier built cars. Toyota Prado offers taller seating, making families feel more safe and comfortable when travelling. Toyota Prado comprises of Lane Departure Alert with steering assist, Pre-Collision Safety (PCS) system with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, Automatic High Beam, Active Cruise Control and Road Sign Assist. 

It also has Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), 7 SRS airbags, reversing camera for ease, rear parking sensors, Front parking sensors, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA). Even just knowing about these features would make you psychologically feel you’re safer and have a more relaxed journey. Parents who own Toyota Prado would even consider travelling with newborns and little kids due to all the safety features available in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL.

Cargo Capacity

If you’re planning to go on a long road trip with your family, the cargo capacity is wide enough to fit all packed suitcases in. Toyota Prado has a tall and deep cargo capacity suitable for heavy equipment and load. It has a lot of room and is one of the benefits of owning a Toyota Prado. Picking someone up from the airport would also be now easier because all their suitcases can now fit in the trunk easily. 

Winter Driving

Driving on icy roads is always a risk and a frightening experience. People would do anything to not feel anxious when going out on a cold icy winter day. They want a vehicle that would ensure their safety and navigate icy roads and drive easily in the snow. Toyota Prado series ensure that with its 17″ alloy wheels, 19” alloy wheels – Active Design, and 19” alloy wheels – Prestige Design. In cases of emergency, it also has a full size spare wheel that you can use. 

Off-Roading Capabilities

Many people purchase Toyota Prado because they want the off-roading capabilities to travel through wild, unpaved areas. Many vehicles don’t support such off-roading usage. Like the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL, the Toyota Prado is built for such trips with families and friends. They are equipped with special features that can withstand rough terrain without sacrificing the passenger’s comfort and safety. Adding the 17’’ alloy large tires and off-road cruise control features, you can easily navigate through graveled uneven roads. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL has these features that support off-roading trips and makes them safer;

• Active Traction Control (A-TRC) 
• Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• Rear differential lock switch
• 5-speed crawl control 
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) 
• Multi-Terrain Select system (MTS) 
• Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)Visibility- Higher Sitting Position

Sitting at a height gives you a better view of the road which is not only enjoyable but also helps in avoiding potential road accidents. Toyota Prado models like Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL offers a higher sitting height which gives an excellent view of the road and helps you navigate better. 

Better for Flooded Areas

Some parts of Australia are prone to flooding. Areas such as those near inland rivers experience frequent floods. Western and Central NSW, Western Queensland and some parts of Western Australia, are flooded easily. People with smaller vehicles won’t be able to drive much around during flood season and would end up being stuck at home. Larger cars like Toyota Prado will give you a wading depth of up to three feet, which will eliminate the risk of your car drowning and breaking down during heavy rains. Toyota Prado’s are highly reliable cars to travel in during such weather conditions.  

Looks

Everyone wants a stylish and sleek looking car and Toyota Prado offers a lot of the latest models that are anything but ugly. People appreciate good styling and want to feel. These features below in Toyota Pardo would make you feel luxurious when travelling in it. 

• Halogen headlamps 
• LED fog lamps
• Heated and electrically retractable side mirrors
• Privacy glass
• Illuminated side steps 
• Front and rear mudguards 
• Rain sensing wipers
• Chrome finish grille 
• Urethane steering wheel with audio and telephone controls 
• Premium steering wheel with audio and telephone controls 
• Premium woodgrain-look steering wheel with paddle shifters, Multi-Information Display and telephone controls 
• Electric tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment 
• Heated and ventilated front seats with
• Leather accented seats with power-adjustable
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Flat tailgate pack 
• Glass hatch – flat tailgate pack only

Fuel Economy

Toyota Prado’s are now a lot more economic when it comes to fuel. The type of fuel it needs is usually diesel. Toyota is now releasing a Toyota Prado that is hybrid and this would be more economical on the pocket.  

• Fuel economy2 (L/100km) 
• Fuel capacity (L) 87 (main tank) + 63 (sub tank) = 150 (Flat tailgate pack 87 only)
• Diesel Particulate Filter (forced burn off) switch

Toyota Prado is rising as the most popular vehicle choice in Australia today, and many more Australians are now planning to purchase one.