2021 Toyota Prado price and specs

After giving the Prado a power boost in 2020, Toyota has now given its top-selling large SUV some extra equipment.

UPDATE, 7/7/2021 – Toyota has announced the Prado will receive additional updates for 2021. We’ve included this information below.

GX and GXL models’ suite of safety features now include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while the GX also gets some aesthetic enhancements in the form of a chrome grille and puddle lights.

At the other end of the range, the VX and Kakadu get new 19-inch alloy wheel designs.

Updated models will arrive in showrooms from mid-July 2021.

There have been price increases across the board, with GX and GXL models up by $990 and VX and Kakadu models receiving a peculiar $777 increase.

These updates follow a 2020 update that included a more powerful 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine with 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque, plus a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Pricing

• 2021 Toyota Prado GX: $60,830 (+$990)
• 2021 Toyota Prado GXL: $67,530 (+$990)
• 2021 Toyota Prado VX: $77,157 (+$777)
• 2021 Toyota Prado Kakadu: $87,807 (+$777)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Engine

The 2021 Toyota Prado is powered by the same 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine used in the HiLux and Fortuner, producing 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque.

The extra 20kW and 50Nm over the previous iteration comes courtesy of a new ball-bearing turbocharger, better cooling, and changes to the cylinder block and head.

It’s mated with a six-speed automatic transmission and switchable four-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

The 2021 Toyota Prado uses a claimed 7.9L/100km, and the Prado has a 150L fuel capacity as standard across two fuel tanks: an 87L main tank, and a 63L sub tank.

The flat tailgate version (without the boot-mounted spare tyre) only has the 87L maintank.

Dimensions

The 2021 Toyota Prado measures 4995mm long, 1890mm tall and 1885mm wide, with a 2790mm wheelbase.

Models with the optional flat tailgate are shorter at 4825mm.

The Prado’s kerb weight starts at 2230kg for the base five-seater and jumps to 2455kg for range-topping seven-seat versions.

Servicing and Warranty

The 2021 Toyota Prado requires maintenance every six months or 10,000km – whichever comes first.

Each of the first six services (or each scheduled service in the first three years of maintenance) will cost $260.

As with the wider Toyota line-up, it’s backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Safety

The 2021 Toyota Prado has an ANCAP rating of five stars.

All models come standard with the following safety equipment:

• Autonomous emergency braking with daytime and nighttime pedestrian detection and daytime cyclist detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Traffic sign recognition
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic high-beam

Standard Equipment

The Prado GX features the following standard features:

• 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Satellite navigation
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Heated mirrors with power folding
• Keyless entry and start
• Air-conditioning
• 4.2-inch multi-information display
• Trailer sway control
• Seven airbags
• Reversing camera
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Hill-descent control
• Air-conditioned centre console
• Cargo blind
• Puddle lights

Third-row seating is an additional $2550 on the base Prado GX.

Moving up to the Prado GXL adds:

• Bi-LED headlights
• Third row of seating
• Privacy glass
• Leatherette steering wheel
• Three-zone climate control
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear differential lock
• Alarm
• Side steps
• Roof rails

An option package with leather-trimmed seats (ventilated, heated, and powered front, heated in the rear) costs $3470 on the GXL.

Step into the Prado VX and you gain:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Full-sized spare wheel
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Front parking sensors
• Surround-view camera
• Refrigerated cool box
• DAB+ digital radio
• 14-speaker JBL sound system

The range-topping Prado Kakadu also offers:

• Tilt and slide moon roof
• Faux wood steering wheel
• Paddle shifters
• Drive mode selector
• Four-link rear suspension with air springs
• Five-speed crawl control
• Adaptive variable suspension
• Multi-terrain select
• Rear-seat entertainment system

A flat tailgate, which sees the spare mounted under the vehicle, is a no-cost option on GXL, VX and Kakadu models.

Premium paint is a $675 option.

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