This is an excellent vehicle but would benefit from a panoramic camera view on all models. Currently only the VX and Kakadu have it. IT would also be good it it had auto door locking while driving and auto mirror folding when locking.
The GXL has provides most bang for your buck in the Prado range. The GXL does not have KDSS. and does not have option for it either. Only the DIESEL model is now available - but read about the DPF filter issues before you buy.

Edit: Toyota has done a DPF service and upgraded firmware. Now you can get an indication when the burn is happening.

Newer models have a manual DPF burn switch installed.

Low servicing costs
Tough tough tough
Versatile family car
Good off-road
Good I’m the snow
Good all round family vehicle
Very hard to find fault
Replaced radiator, tyres, brakes and one wheel bearing in 6 years. Pretty hard to argue with that in what is now a 15 year old car

I've owned a few toyotas previously but must admit my brand new prado is amazing ! Not only am I in love with it so are my kids. My family even think it's the. est Toyota anyone has ever purchased in the whole family as we have all owned at least 3

Hi all very happy with prado i purchased hilux at the same time and you can defiantly feel the comfort .Recently did of road trip and hit a wash out rather hard, went to use headlights at sunset not working .I checked fuses ok as had done a few river crossings, last resort tapped relays in fuse box and they came on and of we go .

September 7th 2018 Update: Another 10 kW would be perfect

Just completed great central road air suspension fantastic but strong head winds kept us dropping from 5th to 4th not towing anything which pushed fuel consumption to 15 to 16litre per 100ks at 90 to 100kmh, also dont expext your prado to be dust resistant as its every where, have a few days cleaning ahead, on the whole good trip

I have never ever felt safer or more comfortable in a vehicle. The space is an added bonus but there is nothing my baby can't do and no where she cant go. If and when i ever upgrade i will want something as close as mine as i can get because i just love it!

I bought mine from new in 2003 and drove it for 9 years without any problems at all. Did lots of serious 4wding and this thing will go anywhere. I put a 2 inch lift kit in it for the big rocks in the victorian high country but other than that it was stock.

Extremely happy with out 2018 Kakadu but it lacks some of the features the 2012 model has.
1. Only one CD at s time whereas previous model was 6 stacker
2. Can only connect 1 phone whereas previous model stored up to 4 phones
They are my only complaints as it is an excellent vehicle.

Like the looks of the car, very roomy and comfortable. Very practical and reliable. Its a 2.8 L turbo diesel. One full tank of diesel gives me more than 1100 kms city driving/urban driving. Although they have used so cheap material around the car. The worst part is that the paint is super soft, gets scratched easily. A bigger turbo or a 3.0L diesel engine would have been really good.

Airconditioning unit has just died in my 2008 Prado D4D 3 litre turbo at 160,000km. Air con repair specialist indicated that it's a usual occurrence for my model at this mileage. He indicated that he replaces 50 per year of this series. Apparently same unit fitted to Klugers. Would have expected the unit to last longer than this.

Have had 3 Prado's now and absolute favourite car ever. It can handle anything you throw at it. Really lovely to drive, great on road trips and heaps of space. 4WD capabilities are quite impressive, taken it off road and it mostly does what my mates Land cruiser can do.

Only cons are back seat is pretty small, and petrol is pretty pricey. Get about 1000-1200km on the dual 90L (180L) tanks.

I had a full sized Landcruiser for 5 years before the dealer that I bought it from tempted me with a trade in. I decided to down-size as well as upgrade the version, so I went for a 150VX. I love it. I love the leather seats, the hi-fi, the LED lights, the auto-setting steering wheel position and the KDSS suspension which makes cornering much more comfortable. I went for the auto-diesel, probably the most popular. I get around 1000 ks to a full tank and it is reasonably quiet. I pull a camper trailer with it and it performs well. If I was asked to list all the things I did not like about it there would only be one; the indicator beep is not loud enough, so there is a risk of leaving it on.

My Prado is 7-ish years old. Runs well, no major issues. It’s a bit hard to park, due to its size. However I find it very economical to run, being a diesel. It’s also very roomy inside. I have slept in the back seat a few times, because it’s so big.

Traded 2014 3ltr 5 speed auto which I loved for new 2.8.
new model has 6 speed auto which I found all wrong for towing.
At 90 to 95 km per hr 6th gear useless, battling to hold 5th and 4th too low.
Unlike old model I found new gearbox doesn’t work well in manual mode and has a mind of its own.
Result is gearbox wanders between 4th and 5th all day.
Engine and gearbox Just not set up for towing at this speed.
I tow a 2.5 ton van.
Great vehicle in all respects but not for towing u.

We bought a Prado because my husband wanted one - I was nervous about driving such a big car but pleasantly surprised that it’s an easy drive!
It handles well, comfortable to ride in, not too noisy, surprisingly good turning circle, nice modern interior. There’s so much space for our kids and all the stuff that comes with them!
Our 2010 model hasn’t really missed a beat yet, I’d definitely recommend a Prado and Toyota in general!

I'm really enjoying this car. We travel regularly, to both country and city destinations. Everyone is comfortable and happy. The long range fuel tank is a bonus. To date it has handled well on all types of roads in a variety of conditions. There is nothing that I can find to fault after a year of owning it. Long may this continue!