Prado VX - 4WD Control Features

Hi Forumites,

I am looking at buying a new Prado GXL or VX V6 Auto to replace the Patrol. The GXL looks pretty good but the VX gets the following driver control features + other safety stuff:
# Vehicle Stability Control
# Traction Control
# Hill-start Assist Control
# Downhill Assist Control

The VX comes at a premium but after fleet discounts, etc I can get the price difference down to $5k. I am interested in feedback from VX owners, or others that may have experience in driving VX vs GXL, as to the relative performance with and without features listed. I won't be doing hard core / extreme off-roading but do get out and about with 4WD club and do touring with camper trailer a couple of times a year. A lot of sand over here in the West too, so interested to know how well the traction control works when sand driving c.f. LSD on the GXL.

The added electronics may be a reliability issue but I suspect that Toyota have this pretty well sorted. The features look like good value for $5k but a mute point if driving benefit isn't there. Unfortunately the Toyota up/down ramp adds don't really give the right feedback.

Regards,
Hugh