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2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado
New from
$55,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, 100,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 13 L / 100km
About the Toyota LandCruiser Prado
The new Toyota LandCruiser Prado is a large SUV offered in both 5D SUV and 3D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $55,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GX variant and topping out at $91,490 for the Kakadu.
There are 6 variants of the LandCruiser Prado available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2012.
Engine options include 4.0L multi-point injection (202kW/381Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (127kW/410Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2012 LandCruiser Prado is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
52.16 - 89.78 kW/t
52.16 kW/t
115.97 kW/t
Boot Space
742 litres
142 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 13 L/100km
6 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
669 - 1,048 km
603 km
1,149 km
Price
$55,990 - $91,490
$32,000
$91,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,600 - 2,990 kg
2,268 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 - 3,000 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
32°
18°
36.6°
Departure Angle
24 - 26°
21.6°
28°
Ground Clearance Unladen
210 - 220 mm
184 mm
235 mm
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2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Price
SX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,090 |
GX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,254 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $55,990 |
GXL
ZR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,490 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,135 |
VX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,990 |
| 4.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $76,635 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,990 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $77,635 |
Kakadu
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $91,490 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $91,135 |
| 4.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $90,490 |
| 4.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $90,135 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Specs
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2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Toyota LandCruiser Prado
The most fuel efficient Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the ZR with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado that uses the most amount of fuel is the GXL with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 13L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Toyota LandCruiser Prado variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Toyota LandCruiser Prado | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.3 L/100km |
2012 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Warranty
What is the warranty on a Toyota LandCruiser Prado?
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado FAQs
The cheapest Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the GX that starts from $55,990.
The most expensive Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the Kakadu that starts from $91,490.
The best towing capacity of a Toyota LandCruiser Prado is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: SX and ZR.
The largest Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the GXL which measures 1885mm wide, 4930mm in length and sits 1890mm tall.
The most powerful Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the GXL which has 202kW of power from its 4.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Toyota LandCruiser Prado is the GXL which weighs 2990 kg (kerb weight).
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.