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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades Current version 2017 Body style SUV
Land Cruiser Prado is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 1,150,000
On-road in
ZAR 1,168,125
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 1,150,000
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 9,775
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 1,150,000
Finance estimate from ZAR 17,264/month Based on 2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2755cc (2.8L) Torque:500Nm (369 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:220mm (8.7″) Power:150kW (201 bhp) Boot120L (4.2 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.3 km/l (29 mpg)
City 9 km/l (21 mpg)
Highway 12 km/l (28 mpg)
User Reported 7–9 city / 10–12 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 21 reviews

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 17,264
Total Interest
ZAR 250,852
Total Payable
ZAR 1,035,852
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

Land Cruiser Prado is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety. The Land Cruiser Prado is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 150 kW, a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. A proper look at the Land Cruiser Prado begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R980,000 sits beside engine of 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 150 kW sets a practical boundary. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh a 6-Speed Automatic transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Land Cruiser Prado price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; a 4WD / AWD drivetrain and a four-wheel drive drivetrain describe the conditions around it. The Land Cruiser Prado has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are Diesel power and a South African price reference of R980,000; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, engine of 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel sits beside a power output of 150 kW, while a 6-Speed Automatic transmission sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a 4WD / AWD drivetrain. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Diesel power, a South African price reference of R980,000 and engine of 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel for Land Cruiser Prado. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Land Cruiser Prado. A power output of 150 kW describes the opportunity; a 6-Speed Automatic transmission and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission describe the conditions around it for Land Cruiser Prado. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Land Cruiser Prado

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — Quick Facts

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic Top Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 980,000
2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Flagship Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 1,150,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic Top Diesel Efficiency12.5 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 980,000
2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Flagship Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l 6-Speed Automatic ZAR 1,150,000
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Specifications

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Tare Mass Kg
2250 kg
Segment
SUV
Body Style
SUV
Model Introduced Year
1996
Production Status
active
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Facelift History
Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Generation
Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Model Year
2026
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Vehicle Type
SUV
Length
4840 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1890 mm
Wheelbase
2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Boot/Cargo Space
120 l
Kerb Weight
2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2990 kg
Payload Capacity
740 kg
Towing Capacity
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Front Headroom
995 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
Front Legroom
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Engine
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Ladder Frame
LSD Available
Electronic
Transfer Case
Low Range with Crawl Control
Differential Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Hi Range
Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
87
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
EBD
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
9
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Driver Airbag
9
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
BA
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Passenger Airbag
9
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
9
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
9
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED with Auto Leveling
Park Assist
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Surround View Camera
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Fabric Seats
Leather
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
Heated Seats
Front Heated
Ventilated Seats
Front Ventilated
Steering Type
Power Assisted
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Premium Ambient Lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power Adjustable with Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual with Lumbar Support
Driver Seat
Power Adjustable with Memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium cabin materials, large touchscreen infotainment, leather seats, multi-zone climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Interior Colours
5
Seat Trim
Leather
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Power Mirrors
All Windows
Push Button Start
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Triple Zone Automatic
Wireless Charger
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
Silver Roof Rails
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
Common Rail Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Diff Lock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Difflock
Rear and Center Locking Differential
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Engine Warranty
2 Years
Panoramic Roof
Electric Sunroof
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
Hands Free Electric
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Mirror
All Windows
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Lift Gate
Hands Free Electric
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
AC Type
Triple Zone Automatic
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
Seat Type
Leather
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Vdc
Standard
Side Steps
Standard/available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Unlocking
Smart Key
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Trim Level
flagship
Voice Command
Built-in GPS Navigation
Voice Command Support
Built-in GPS Navigation
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
TPMS
Standard
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
9.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Triple Zone Automatic
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Climate Control
Triple Zone Automatic
Boot Space Seats Folded
120 l
Climate Zones
Triple Zone Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.1
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Power Windows
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-prado
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Sound System
14
Sonar
Front and Rear
Side Step
Standard/available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Voice Recognition
Built-in GPS Navigation
Infotainment Display
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Voice Control
Built-in GPS Navigation
Audio Speakers
14
Audio System
14
Display Audio
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
USB Ports
Not Available
Infotainment System
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Premium Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
Navigation System
Built-in GPS Navigation
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Premium Touchscreen inches
Auto Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
Front Fog Lights
LED Front and Rear
Body Type
SUV
Led Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Roof Type
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
5
Automatic Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Electric Blind Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
Front Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Headlamp Levelling
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlight Type
LED with Auto Leveling
Headlights
LED with Auto Leveling
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
Roof Rails
Silver Roof Rails
Fog Lamps
LED Front and Rear
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
LED Headlamps
LED with Auto Leveling
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
DRL
LED DRL
Departure Angle
25 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Wading Depth
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Mud Sand Rock Snow
Approach Angle
31 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Wading Depth Mm
700 mm
Ground Clearance Min
220 mm
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
25 deg
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
31 deg
Locking Differential
Rear and Center Locking Differential
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
220 mm
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy in
Tyre Type
265/60 R19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Tyre Size
265/60 R19
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
Premium Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Wheel Material
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Power Steering
Power Assisted
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear Axle Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Suspension
Double Wishbone
Front Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame Reinforced
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Rear Spring Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension Type
4-Link Rigid with Stabiliser
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Battery Warranty
2 Years
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
2 Years
Service Plan
2 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Distance
2 Years km
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Premium
Service Plan Duration
2 Years
Basic Warranty
3
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Years
3 years
Warranty Kilometers
100000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Start Stop System
Standard
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
215
Idle CO2 Output
215
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
21
Real-world City Mileage Max
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10 l/100km
Starting Price
1150000
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Ownership Role
Flagship
Price Zar
1150000 ZAR
Starting Price Zar
1150000

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Source URL
https://www.toyota.co.za/vehicles/land-cruiser-prado
Source Page URL
https://www.toyota.co.za/vehicles/land-cruiser-prado
Source Name
Official OEM South Africa
OEM URL
https://www.toyota.co.za/vehicles/land-cruiser-prado
Model
Land Cruiser Prado
Market
South Africa
Make
Toyota
Country Slug
south-africa
Country
South Africa
Configuration Note
Diesel / Automatic
Brand Slug
toyota
Brand
Toyota
Variant
2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.1 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption
8.1
Fuel Economy Combined
8.1
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption
8.1
Fuel Efficiency
12.3 l/100km
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Driving fit

Where the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. A shopper researching Land Cruiser Prado should separate need from showroom appeal. If a power output of 150 kW solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
In South African use, the Land Cruiser Prado has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, Land Cruiser Prado should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a four-wheel drive drivetrain becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a South African price reference of R1,150,000 is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Land Cruiser Prado out with the load it normally carries. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how a 6-Speed Automatic transmission feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Land Cruiser Prado needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Land Cruiser Prado. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Land Cruiser Prado
Off-Road
If the Land Cruiser Prado will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a South African price reference of R1,150,000 against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Land Cruiser Prado. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Land Cruiser Prado. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Land Cruiser Prado. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Land Cruiser Prado

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — Should You Buy It?

Land Cruiser Prado deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 8-inch Touchscreen and 9-inch Premium Touchscreen; airbag coverage around 7 and 9; warranty cover listed as 3 years / 100 000 km; service or maintenance cover listed as 2 Years, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. Land Cruiser Prado is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a power output of 150 kW and accept the limitation represented by a 4WD / AWD drivetrain

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R980,000
  • ✓Engine: 2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 150 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4WD / AWD
  • ✓Drive layout: 4WD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Land Cruiser Prado can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Land Cruiser Prado depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Land Cruiser Prado quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Land Cruiser Prado budget.
  • ✕A short Land Cruiser Prado test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Land Cruiser Prado capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Land Cruiser Prado grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Land Cruiser Prado figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Land Cruiser Prado stock and support terms.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado run from R980,000 to R1,150,000, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic, 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is 220 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is 2755 cc, with output shown as 150 kW (201 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado range: 2.8 GD 4x4 Automatic: 12.5 km/l; 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic: 12.3 km/l.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. A shopper researching Land Cruiser Prado should separate need from showroom appeal.

In South African use, the Land Cruiser Prado has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, Land Cruiser Prado should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Land Cruiser Prado out with the load it normally carries. A 6-Speed Automatic transmission gives context, but a number cannot show how a 6-Speed Automatic transmission feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado often compare it with rivals such as Changan Deepal S07 , Omoda C9 SHS , KIA Sorento , Lexus UX , Mercedes-Benz GLC . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
VS
Omoda C9 SHS
Land Cruiser Prado vs C9 SHS
plug-in hybrid SUV 1 Variant
Omoda C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
VS
KIA Sorento
Land Cruiser Prado vs Sorento
Diesel SUV 3 Variants
KIA Sorento from ZAR 999,995
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
VS
Lexus UX
Land Cruiser Prado vs UX
Hybrid SUV 1 Variant
Lexus UX from ZAR 957,100
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
VS
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Land Cruiser Prado vs GLC
SUV 8 Variants
Mercedes-Benz GLC from ZAR 1,047,850
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Models currently listed for sale in the south african range.

Toyota bZ4X Electric
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bZ4X
SUV 1 Variant
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Toyota Coaster Diesel
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Coaster
Bus 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 1,207,600
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
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Corolla
Sedan 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 590,200
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SUV 7 Variants
Starting from ZAR 424,900
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Discontinued & Earlier Toyota Models

Historical model pages remain available without competing with vehicles currently on sale.

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Toyota Agya discontinued model reference in South Africa Agya Discontinued Hatchback Toyota Camry discontinued model reference in South Africa Camry Discontinued Sedan Toyota C-HR discontinued model reference in South Africa C-HR Discontinued SUV Toyota Corolla Sedan discontinued model reference in South Africa Corolla Sedan Discontinued Sedan Toyota Hilux earlier range model reference in South Africa Hilux Earlier range Pickup Toyota Hilux Custom Builds earlier range model reference in South Africa Hilux Custom Builds Earlier range Pickup Toyota Land Cruiser 79 earlier range model reference in South Africa Land Cruiser 79 Earlier range Pickup Toyota Quantum earlier range model reference in South Africa Quantum Earlier range Van

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Data verified against: Toyota Official South Africa Website

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