The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is an institution, there's no denying that. Its rugged dependability and offroad prowess are combined with a level of luxury that has defined the model range since the 90s when it started defining itself as a luxury offering.
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For the longest while, you had the choice of a 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine and a 3.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel, producing 202- and 120 kW respectively. In October 2020, the tiring 3.0 D-4D was retired and replaced with the more efficient, and more powerful 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel, as found in the top-spec Toyota Hilux.
Here's how the engines stack up in the bid for best economy.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 GD-6 (2021 onwards)
While the displacement has been decreased from 3.0-litres to 2.8, the replacement power plant produces more power and returns better fuel consumption figures. This refines offering features a ball-bearing turbocharger, improved fual and air flow through the cylinder head and injection system as well as a new balance shaft to ensure silky-smooth operation. Power comes in at 150 kW with torque registering 500 Nm. It is also now paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Average fuel consumption - combined cycle:
7.9 l/100km
Estimated fuel range:
1897 km
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 3.0 D-4D (Pre-2021)
Previously available in TX, VX and VX-L trim, the 3.0 was the most common engine offering. This 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine produces 120 kW and 400 Nm torque and was mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Average fuel consumption - combined cycle:
8.5 l/100km
Estimated fuel range:
1765 km
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 V6
The 4.0 V6 is available in VX and VX-L trims but not in the entry-level TX trim. It's a 4.0-litre quad-cam V6 with dual VVT-i for improved performance and efficiency. It too is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Average fuel consumption - combined cycle:
11.5 l/100km
Estimated fuel range:
1327 km
