Friday, June 5, 2009

This is the most expensive Prado you can buy. That means it's also the most expensive Japanese medium-sized 4WD wagon, outstripping the Mitsubishi Pajero and making the Nissan Pathfinder look like exceptional value. Toyota's reputation for quality and 4WD ability helps it get away with that. The expected equipment requirements are fulfilled for the most part, but the Grande like all Prados suffers in terms of interior functionality. There is nothing ultra-modern about the Prado's interior but it succeeds as a people carrier. The third row (fits three kids at a pinch all with lap-sash belts) often gets criticised because it split-folds onto the wall rather than into the floor. Okay, it's old-hat but it works well and the seats are also removeable creating huge space. Access is also a snap via the flip-fold middle row.

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