Prado - Why the Landcruiser Prado?

Posted: 13/11/2018
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The Prado has been on the Australian market for over 20 years and has become an icon in the large SUV segment, earning its reputation as one of Australia’s toughest and most reliable 4WDs. The Prado is more than just a vehicle that will get you from A to B, it’s a vehicle designed for families who want to set off on adventures and create long-lasting memories. Whether it’s caravanning across the Nullarbor or roughing it up at Double Island Beach. The Prado will take you anywhere without compromising comfort and safety.

Why buy a Toyota? 

Toyota’s quality, durability, reliability and safety are legendary. The Toyota brand has earned the trust in people all over the world through manufacturing high-quality vehicles and excellent services for years. In fact 80% of Toyota’s that were sold 20 years ago are still on the road today. Toyota has strived to continuously improve its vehicles with the latest innovative technologies and advancements. When you buy a Toyota, you’re not just getting a new car. You’re getting a team of people that will care for, and protect you and your car now and into the future.

5-year Manufacturers Warranty with Toyota Prado

From 1st January 2019 all new Toyotas purchased come with 5-years manufacturers warranty! The extra 2-year manufacturer warranty was introduced to give our guests greater value, confidence and loyalty for Toyota owners. The Toyota Warranty Advantage includes unlimited kilometres for private buyers and 160,000km for vehicles used for commercial purposes giving owners peace of mind.

Us at Sunshine Toyota are so thrilled to announce the new five-year protection and other benefits apply to all models across the range, from the nimble Yaris to the mighty LandCruiser 200 Series, including petrol, diesel and hybrid drivetrains! How awesome is that! Learn more about the 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Go anywhere in style

The Prado offers convenience, comfort, style and power making those adventures not just about the destination but about the journey as well! Boasting bold, contemporary and head turning design, Prado is also purpose built to give you plenty of 4WD muscle to handle the tough stuff and tow heavy loads like a caravan or camper trailer. All smartly combined with an abundance of intelligent features and outstanding creature comforts to help make sure you arrive safe, refreshed and relaxed, whatever the destination.

The Landcruiser Prado Range

The Prado has an abundance of intelligent features and outstanding creature comforts to help make sure you arrive safe, refreshed and relaxed, whatever the destination.

The Prado GX comes with:
  • 2.8L turbo diesel engine with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed
  • automatic transmission
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 150L fuel tank (87L main tank + 63L sub tank)
  • 3,000kg braked towing capacity (automatic only)
  • Smart entry and start system
  • Heated and retractable side view mirrors
  • 5 seats (7 seats option on automatic)
  • Toyota Safety Sense with Pre-Collision Safety System with Pedestrian Detection, High Speed Active Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert and Auto High Beam (auto only)
  • Reversing Camera
  • 4.2" Coloured Multi Information Display (automatic only) + 8" colour touchscreen display with Toyota Link
  • 9 speaker audio system with CD player, AM/FM tuner, AUX input and USB input with iPod® and Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Satellite navigation with SUNA™ traffic channel
  • 5-star 2011 ANCAP safety rating

Click here to check out more Prado GX features.

In addition to, or in replacement of, GX features the GXL comes with:
  • 7 seats only (as standard)
  • Bi-LED headlamps and LED fog lamps
  • Privacy glass
  • Premium steering wheel with audio and telephone controls
  • 3-zone climate control air-conditioning
  • Rear differential lock (automatic only)
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Optional leather accented pack (automatic only): power front seats, heated seats (front and second row outer) and ventilated seats (front row)
  • Optional flat tail gate pack (automatic only): flat tail gate, glass hatch, full size spare underneath vehicle, 87L fuel tank

Click here to check out more Prado GXL features.

In addition to, or in replacement of, GXL features the VX comes with:
  • Automatic headlamps (light sensitive)
  • Auto-levelling headlamps
  • Illuminated side steps
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Leather accented seats
  • Heated seating (front and second row outer seats)
  • Refrigerated cool box
  • Premium JBL®18 14-speaker audio system

Click here to check out more Prado VX features.

In addition to, or in replacement of, VX features the Kakadu comes with:
  • Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS)
  •  Multi-Terrain Select system (MTS)
  • Crawl control
  • Drive mode select
  • Tilt and slide moonroof 
  • Premium woodgrain-look steering wheel with audio, Multi Information Display and telephone controls
  • Power fold down third row seats
  • Blu-ray™ rear seat entertainment system with three wireless headsets
  •  Optional flat tail gate pack: flat tail gate, glass hatch, full size spare underneath vehicle, 87L fuel tank

Click here to check out more Prado Kakadu features.

Landcruiser Prado at Sunshine Toyota, your local Toyota dealer on the Sunshine Coast

We love helping our guests find the right car for them.  If you would like to chat to one of our team about becoming a Landcruiser Prado owner simply follow this link to test-drive today. If you would like to check out Sunshine Toyota’s current Landcruiser Prado deals click here.

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