Toyota South Africa has expanded its Land Cruiser Prado range with the return of the premium VX-L grade.
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Toyota South Africa has upped the ante in the Land Cruiser Prado range with the return of the VX-L grade, last seen on the previous model, expanding the range to three derivatives.
The range now consists of TX, VX-R and VX-L, each aimed at a distinct buyer profile.
Three grades, three users
The Prado TX remains the entry point and price leader. It keeps the essentials of durability, space and off-road ability while offering a more accessible route into the range.
The VX-R continues to serve traditional Land Cruiser buyers. It is the most off-road-focused of the three, with a specification and appearance that prioritise toughness, trail work and long-distance overlanding.
The newly reintroduced VX-L is aimed at buyers who will spend most of their time on tar, value comfort and refinement, and want a premium SUV experience without giving up the Prado’s underlying capability.
Visual and interior differences
The VX-R runs on 18-inch alloy wheels and features darker exterior detailing, functional bumper finishes and tougher trim elements that suit its off-road status.
The VX-L adopts a cleaner, more polished look with 20-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured exterior mouldings, a painted rear bumper and illuminated side steps.
Inside, the VX-L gets silver metallic trim accents, leather door panels with extra stitching and a 14-speaker JBL sound system, compared to the VX-R’s 10-speaker setup and darker interior finishes.
Suspension
The VX-L also gains Adaptive Variable Suspension, aimed at improving on-road comfort and ride quality. TX and VX-R models stick with 18-inch wheels and off-road-friendly setups, while the VX-L’s 20-inch wheels underline its road-biased focus.
All models are equipped with a full-size spare wheel.
The full range supports Toyota’s connected services via the MyToyota platform, including in-car Wi-Fi with 25GB of complimentary data.
All Prados come with a nine-service/90 000km service plan and a three-year/100 000km warranty, with extensions available through Toyota’s dealer network.
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