2005 Toyota Prado VX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great family wagon with genuine offroad and towing ability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
Purchased this vehicle as a safe family car, and as a tow vehicle for a medium sized boat.
The third row of seats gives the ability to carry up to 8 occupants.
Would have opted for the D4D diesel engine, but these versions commanded a large price premium that I didn't feel was justified for my needs. The 4 litre petrol (1GR-FE) is however an impressively strong powerplant, and I get around 13 litres per 100 km in mixed driving.
Feels solid on the road, and is a good touring vehicle. It does need to be driven cautiously on winding roads, bearing in mind it doesn't have car-type suspension and is high off the ground.
Tows brilliantly - in fact a bit too well, I got a speeding ticket the first time I towed the boat with it.
Disappointing stereo for a vehicle that costs this much new.
Should also come with parking sensors as standard, because rear visibility is poor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 53000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Caldina |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2009 |