Prado 120 3.0 litre diesel

Patrol , 116kw
Prado , 96kw

Maths are simple.

If your looking at Prado TD - wait until the new one comes out.

I own a current 120 series TD and recently towed a 700kg trailer around the Gulf and to Lawn Hill NP etc. In the 4000 plus k's of dirt, bitumen, sand etc we averaged around 14l/100km. The car was loaded to the roof in the back with all the gear for the wife and 2 kids.

It is no rocket ship when fully loaded (especially with the 180lires of fuel onboard) but it will happily go everywhere I have asked it and cruises at 110kph without a struggle. I know people talk in kW a lot but with a diesel the all important number is torque...I have no idea how it compares with the Patrol but can tell you that the Prado has 343nm.

I have heard that the new motor is scheduled to come out in the new year sometime...maybe just rumour.

I was tempted by a Patrol but settled with the Prado due to the higher level of finish, constant 4x4, better standard features, and range with 180litre tanks.

Best of luck with your research.

Dont get too excited about the new 3litre motor in the Prado next year if you are worried about fuel economy...
I have learnt recently that the new motor really burns fuel when loaded and doing 110kmh in a Hilux....
Where as the Patrol 3litre at the same speed with the same load is more fuel efficient...

Toyota claim 8.5lp100 and under above conditions got 13lp 100...
Nissan claim 10.8lp 100 and same conditions got 12.1lp 100...

At 100kmh Toyota got 11lp 100 and Nissan got 11.5lp 100...

Note: My Nissan has 133kw and 420nm and the Hilux could pull away from me at any time...

I have a 2004 Prado manual TD with DTronic (Oh what a difference). either with the boat (1.5 tonne) or camper (700kg) on the back, kids on board and all the fuel I have no probs towing at whatever speed (legally that is!)

I too was tossing up between the Patrol and Prado. I found the Patrol (2004) touchy to throttle input and stiil a bit archaic. The Prado ahd a 60/40 rear seat and lap/sash seat belts in all positions. I also agree with the finish. I don't know what the new Patrol is like but do believe that the Patrol probably has a tad more internal room.

If you buy the Prado, spend the $ a put a DTronic in it. You won't be disappointed. It changes the fuel timing and gives you far better response down low and also on the highway.

cheers
Rob

How about this?

Terracan CRDi, 120 kW, 360 Nm (approx), 40 grand brand new, 7 seats, 5 year warranty.

About 9 L/100 km.

Value.

Value.

Value.

Not half bad off road either.

And did I mention that 5 year warranty?

Worth a look.

Cheers,

Jim.

I have a Prado 120 (3.0 TD) and tow a 17 foot (internal) tandem van (1600Kg) with ease. Recently towed it to Darwin & back with no dramas. Sitting on 100-105 kph I average 17l/100Km. If you want to sit on 110kph - it will without any drama - but I normally only tow at 95kph.

I know it has less torque & power than most other big diesels, but it has done everything I've asked of it!