UPDATE

TOYOTA PRADO

New engine at last

While the rest of the world has been getting Prados with Toyota’s super-smooth 2.8 GD-6 since 2015, we’ve been stuck with the grumbly (but reliable and overland-friendly) old 3.0 D4-D until now. From 2020 onwards, local models will receive the new engine, which pumps out 130kW and 450Nm. That’s up 10kW and 50Nm on the old 3.0. Mated to a six-speed automatic the Prado claims 8.0 litres/100km while a six-speed manual is also available in the Aussie market. As before, the venerable 170kW 4.0 V6 will remain an option.