{"id":61534,"date":"2022-06-22T12:56:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T12:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=61534"},"modified":"2023-09-04T11:18:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T11:18:35","slug":"toyota-prado-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/toyota-prado-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Car History: Toyota Prado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Toyota is a century-old brand known for its durable and technologically advanced vehicles. The brand has secured a significant position in the automotive industry especially because of its SUVs and off-roaders. The Prado is also counted among one of Toyota\u2019s most iconic SUVs. The Prado series is a perfect blend of off-roading and luxurious features that makes it suitable for all types of terrains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-initiation-of-toyota-prado\">Initiation of Toyota Prado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss the Toyota Prado\u2019s history, its models and different generations in more detail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey of Prado started when the majority of customers started using Land Cruiser for daily use. Toyota designed the Land Cruiser as a perfect off-roader, but due to the increase in its daily usage, the demand for lightweight Land Cruiser increases. To cater to this demand, Toyota first launched the Land Cruiser station wagon and later a lightweight SUV named Prado. Therefore, Prado is also referred to as Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toyota-prado-generations\">Toyota Prado Generations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyota Prado is reputed in the market for its technologically advanced features, driveability and comfort it provides. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/non-luxury-preowned-car-annual-market-report-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">non-luxury annual car market report 2021<\/a>, Toyota Prado is one of the most famous SUVs in the UAE.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the complete details of Toyota Prado evolution and its journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-generation-70-series-1990-to-1996\">First Generation 70 Series (1990 to 1996)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"First generation\" class=\"wp-image-61547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113642\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-01-20220622-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The first generation Prado was debuted in the 1990s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first generation of Prado was launched in the market in 1990. The car was featured in three and five-door versions with a shorter and longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/car-wheelbase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wheelbase<\/a>. The three-door version of Prado contained two rows of seats that can accommodate five passengers. Whereas, the five-door had three rows of seats with a seating capacity of eight. The car has an independent front suspension to ensure higher driveability and comfort.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exterior of the car was bulky with wide front fascia and a small radiator grille placed over the plastic bumpers. Plastic stripes and contours run from the rear to the front end to provide a more rugged-off look to the car. A space for spare tyres was present at the rear end of the car.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To power the car a wide range of engines were offered including a 2.7-litre or 3.0-litre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/v6-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">V6 engine<\/a>. Moreover, a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission system was also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-generation-90-series-1996-to-2002\">Second Generation 90 Series (1996 to 2002)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Second generation\" class=\"wp-image-61549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113650\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-05-20220622-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The second generation Prado was offered in two different wheelbases<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second generation of Prado was designed to be more passenger-oriented. The car was available in two wheelbases, a short wheelbase (3-door) and a long wheelbase (5-doors). However, this time, the exterior of both versions was different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shorter wheelbase model was a sportier look: whereas, the longer-wheelbase models were provided with a rugged-off exterior. To maintain comfort, coil-over suspension systems were installed on the rear and front wheels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/petrol-vs-diesel-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">petrol and diesel engines<\/a> were offered in this generation. Customers can choose from a 3.4-litre V6 engine and a 3-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Later, in 1997, a 2-7-litre DOHC petrol engine was also introduced. For better off-roading performance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/four-wheel-drive-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4WD drivetrain system<\/a> was installed in the second generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-third-generation-120-series-2002-to-2009\">Third Generation 120 Series (2002 to 2009)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Third generation\" class=\"wp-image-61550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113700\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-04-20220622-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The third generation Prado had an advanced differential system that aids in off-roading<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyota Prado\u2019s evolution started with the launch of its third generation. The third generation Prado receives a facelift with swept-up headlights, a popped-up option in rear windows and plastic-wrapped bumpers. This generation was carefully designed to be an equilibrium of off-roading and driveability features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An advanced centre differential system was installed to cater to both on-roading and off-roading. Moreover, an active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/traction-control-system-tcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traction control system<\/a> was also installed to assist while driving on hilly terrain. For higher driveability, an electronically controlled air suspension system was also installed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The generation was offered with a 4.0-litre V6 engine or a 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine. Both the engines were paired with a standard 5-speed manual transmission system or an optional 4-speed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/automatic-transmission-types-pros-cons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automatic transmission system<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fourth-generation-150-series-2009-to-2020\">Fourth Generation 150 Series (2009 to 2020)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Fourth generation\" class=\"wp-image-61551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22113709\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-03-20220622-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The fourth-generation Prado was offered with an automatic transmission system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyota Prado\u2019s fourth generation was launched in 2009. This generation was also offered in two different wheelbases, a long and a short wheelbase. The interior of the car was equipped with all the possible comfortable features. The car had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/terrain-response-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-terrain response system<\/a> to support off-roading.\u00a0Also, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/crawl-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crawl control<\/a> feature in the fourth-generation Prado adjusts the brake and acceleration on all wheels evenly to overcome difficult terrains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second row of seats can slide back to provide a comfortable ride experience. Whereas, the third row of seats can be adjusted with a button, also the floor in front of the third row was lowered 50mm for extra leg space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The generation received two major facelifts in 2013 and 2017. The 2013 facelift received redesigned front grille, headlights, tail lights and bumpers. For the interior, a new instrument cluster and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/features-car-infotainment-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infotainment system<\/a> were installed. In the 2017 facelift, the instrument cluster was redesigned with a new infotainment and navigation system. Heated and ventilated front seats were also offered in the 2017 Prado.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The generation was offered with a 4.0-litre V6 engine and 5.7-litre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/v8-engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">V8 engine<\/a>. Along with this, a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine was also available in the later models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-next-generation-of-toyota-prado\">Next-Generation of Toyota Prado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Next generation Prado\" class=\"wp-image-61566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-421x263.jpg 421w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-558x349.jpg 558w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-363x227.jpg 363w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-774x484.jpg 774w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-672x420.jpg 672w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-437x273.jpg 437w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-301x188.jpg 301w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-240x150.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-771x482.jpg 771w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-669x418.jpg 669w, https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/22114455\/Car-History-Toyota-Prado-Body-02-20220622-1-435x272.jpg 435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The current generation of Prado is equipped with all the necessary features to ensure comfort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyota upgraded its legendary SUV series, Prado, in 2020. 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