An all-new generation of Toyota’s ever popular large SUV, the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado, is slated to arrive on our shores in the middle of this year. A full 15 years after the current model arrived in 2009, the new Prado is considerably more modern than the model it’s replacing. Toyota has also announced the Australian models, including a new Altitude model, and the standard features across the range.
The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado features a new off-road focused variant, a new drivetrain with mild-hybrid technology and Toyota says that there are major improvements to drivability, technology and design.
Of the new generation SUV, Toyota’s Sean Hanley says that “The new-generation Prado will continue the legacy forged by its predecessors when it arrives here later this year, with the addition of 48-volt technology and the new Altitude grade making it more appealing than ever.”
The GX, GXL, VX and Kakadu grades are carried over from the existing model, with the addition of the Altitude model, splitting the top of the range into an off-road-focused option and a luxury option, similar to the LandCruiser 300 Series and its GR Sport and Sahara ZX models.
A 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel is with mild-hybrid technology and an eight-speed automatic transmission powers all models across the range, producing 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque. All models also feature a full-time four-wheel drive system with a torque-sensing lockable centre differential. All new 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado models in Australia have a 3500kg towing capacity as well.
Equipment highlights of the entry-level GX include:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dusk-sensing automatic LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Five seats
- Cloth interior
- Six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
- Dual-zone climate control
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with Toyota Connected Services
- 7.0-inch digital driver’s display
- Wireless CarPlay and Wired Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- 10 speaker audio system
- 220V household power socket
- 4x USB-C charging ports
Safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in forward and reverse
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane trace assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Nine airbags
- 360-degree camera
GXL adds to GX:
- Rear privacy glass
- Powered tailgate
- 50/50 split 3rd row for seven seats in total
- Faux leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Auto-dimming rear mirror
- Separate climate control zone for the rear
- Wireless phone charger
- Two extra USB-C charging ports (six in total)
VX adds to GXL:
- 20 inch alloy wheels
- Bi-LED auto-levelling headlights
- Matrix adaptive high beam
- Four-way electric front passenger seat
- Power adjustable steering wheel
- Refrigerated centre console box
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14 speaker JBL premium speaker system
- Adaptive variable suspension
- Multi-terrain monitor
Off-road focused Altitude to VX:
- 18 inch alloy wheels with Toyo Open Country all-terrain tyres
- Rear locking differential
- Stabiliser disconnect system
- Black exterior garnishes
- Sunroof
- Optional two-tone paint
- Digital rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- Heads-up display
- Five seat only
Luxury Kakadu adds on top of VX:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Adjustable driver’s seat thigh support
- Digital rearview mirror
- Head-up display
- Rear torque sensing limited-slip differential
- Illuminated side steps
Toyota says it will release more information including complete specifications and pricing closer to the launch of the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado in the coming months, so stay tuned to DiscoverAuto for the latest automotive news and reviews.
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