Toyota Prado TX 2016 - Four Seasons Car Rentals

Five-door wagon only. All but one version has seven seats. The exception is the least costly, the GX, which offers a five-seat option.

All Prados have dual-range, full-time four-wheel drive. The Prado is classified as a large SUV, lower priced.

A rear-view camera, satellite navigation, cruise control, air-conditioning, Bluetooth phone connectivity, tilt and reach steering wheel adjustment, audio and phone controls on the steering wheel, and a USB port.

On all models, the doors can be opened as long as you have the key in your pocket or bag. To start the engine, you push a button. Toyota calls this Smart Entry and Smart Start.

Electronic stability control, which helps the driver control the vehicle in a skid. This is mandatory on all new cars.

Electronic traction control, which helps prevent wheelspin in slippery conditions and is a great help off-road.

Polished aluminium-alloy wheels, which are generally lighter and look fancier than steel wheels.

Seven airbags. Anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control – which helps you control the vehicle in a skid. (For the placement of airbags, and more on Prado safety features, please open the Safety section below.)

All Prados come with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

The 2.8-litre turbo-diesel is now the only engine option, with the more powerful, but thirstier, V6 petrol deleted from the range in November 2017 due to a lack of customer demand.

In the official test (printed on the windscreen sticker) it uses 7.9 litres/100km with the manual gearbox, and only marginally more with the automatic. In real-world driving expect to use about 10.5 litres/100km with either gearbox.

It is designed for touring but lacks a little power for everyday driving and doesn’t overtake strongly.

A six-speed manual is available in the least costly GX, and GXL, while the more popular six-speed automatic is available across the range.

(Power outputs and all other Toyota Prado specifications are available from the Cars Covered menu, under the main image on this page.)