Toyota Prado VX V6 Pearl White Automatic

The Prado is a traditional 4×4 wagon in that it has separate body-on-chassis construction, with independent double-wishbone/coil-strut suspension up front and a four-link live-axle set-up at the rear with coil springs. It is powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder common-rail injection turbo-diesel engine that’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. The Prado runs a full-time 4×4 system with a lockable centre differential, electronic traction control and a lockable rear differential.

Standard exterior equipment on the auto-only Prado VX includes 18-inch alloy wheels running 265/60R18 tyres with a full-size tailgate-mounted spare, Auto-Levelling Bi-LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, heated mirrors, privacy glass and roof rails.

The interior of the VX grade is well appointed with leather seat trim, power adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outer seats, 40:20:40 split fold second-row seats, 50:50 split fold third-row seats, keyless entry and start, three-zone climate control air conditioning, refrigerated centre console bin, 4.2-inch multi-information display, 8-inch colour touchscreen, 14-speaker JBL sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, CD player and digital radio (DAB), satnav and Panoramic and Multi-Terrain Monitor. The front seats are comfortable and there’s plenty of adjustment for driver and passenger alike, with ample leg room.