Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2023– car dimensions: 4925 mm long, 1980 mm wide and 1935 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,520 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across grades. Dual-zone climate control is standard, with three-zone on mid and higher grades. Adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist and front/rear parking sensors come standard. A reversing camera with guidelines is fitted, plus a panoramic view monitor on all grades.
Seven-seat models offer 182 litres behind the third row, 906 litres with the third row folded and 1829 litres with second and third rows down. Five-seat models give 954 litres with second row up and 1895 litres with it folded. The mild-hybrid battery raises the boot floor, and third-row seats do not fold fully flat.
Braked towing is rated at 3500 kg and unbraked at 750 kg on all grades, with a gross combination mass of 6600 kg. Payload sits between roughly 580 kg and 615 kg depending on grade and seating, so heavy towing leaves limited capacity for passengers and gear once tow-ball download is included.
Adaptive variable suspension is fitted on VX and Kakadu grades. The ladder-frame platform and full-time 4WD with low range suit work and towing duties, though payload limits need careful management when loaded.
The cabin offers a spacious, practical feel with dual or tri-zone climate control and supportive seats suited to long trips. Higher grades add heated and ventilated front seats plus power adjustment for the driver, while the top grade brings rear ventilation and a panoramic roof for more open light. Materials mix durable synthetics or leather accents with clear controls and large screens for easy daily use.
Claimed combined fuel use 7.6 L/100 km on 2.8-litre turbo-diesel with 48V system.
Service every 6 months or 10,000 km.
Five-star ANCAP rating from 2024 tests.
Standard Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision, adaptive cruise, lane trace and nine airbags.
The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel with 48V mild-hybrid assistance claims 7.6 L/100 km combined. Dual tanks total around 110 litres for strong range on longer runs. Real-world figures often sit higher in mixed or off-road use.
Service intervals run every six months or 10,000 km. Capped-price plans cover early years at fixed costs per visit. Warranty starts at five years unlimited kilometres, with possible powertrain extension if serviced on schedule.
Safety kit is comprehensive from base: Toyota Safety Sense covers pre-collision with pedestrian detection, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane trace assist, road-sign assist and driver monitor. Nine airbags, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors are standard. It earned five stars from ANCAP in 2024 testing.
Living with the Prado means solid off-road tools like crawl control and multi-terrain select stay ready. Regular short-interval services keep the diesel and 48V system reliable for high-mileage or adventure use.
Length 4925 mm, Width 1980 mm, Height 1935 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Land Cruiser Prado 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota South Africa brochure and 2024 specs PDF, Toyota Australia specs sheet, Wikipedia J250 overview.