Facelift for 150 series prado

[DSS150 Find all posts View Profile Close DSS150]

My understanding of KDSS (happy to be corrected by those in the know)....

KDSS is a passive hydraulic system that works on the stabiliser bars, not the suspension as such.

During off road use it allows the stabiliser bars to disengage allowing maximum articulation.

It also gives a more stable/flatter ride on road, mostly beneficial when towing.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Happy to stand corrected bit i think the kaka has new flasher version of KDSS with potentially flasher new name and the VX just the old KDSS.

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Just had a look at the VX, definately KDSS underneath.

[DSS150 Find all posts View Profile Close DSS150]

Both the VX and Kakadu do have KDSS in the new model.

[Bing Cheng Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bing Cheng]

Just came back from a dealer today, confirmed both vx and kaka got new improved KDSS, but they dont seem to have the knowledge or details of how is the improvements, just "better". Been offered 63k for GXL, and mid70k for the vx, which i take that as around 75k.
Also he said all the toyota gps program staff has been redesigned, and got extra air-con vents now blowing to the 2nd row seat, from vents under the 1st row seat? Thats interesting. The interior leather and trim all darker than before, and vx got wooden look interior too.

[drop bear Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close drop bear]

Oh my, please don't buy a genuine "bullbar" for the new Prado. Even uglier than the old style 150. Good luck after market with one.
- No new increase in power on the oil burner engine.
- Towing capacity still way below rivals.
- Still a 5 speed auto
Still relying on brand to keep in front of rivals rather than out do them with better bits.
Hopefully it grows on us.

[drop bear Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close drop bear]

Toyota model upgrade stands for headlights, grill and tail lights.
The 200 got them, hilux got them, and now prado.
At least it doesn't look like the new Nissan Pathfinder!!!!!

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

Hopefully we get a V6 diesel donk at the end of next year and hopefully Hino are the designers of the engine. I'm sticking with my 2010 model till we get the V6 diesel option.

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Hopefully we get a V6 diesel donk at the end of next year and hopefully Hino are the designers of the engine. I'm sticking with my 2010 model till we get the V6 diesel option.

The man is a comedian...

As much as it pains me to say this, I saw a new Kakadu on the road today in pearl white and I think it is an improvement on the original 150...

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The man is a comedian...

As much as it pains me to say this, I saw a new Kakadu on the road today in pearl white and I think it is an improvement on the original 150...

I think anything at all would be an improvement on the current 150 design...

I do like the new look but I have invested too much and more to come on my current 120 series to trade it in. Maybe in 5 1/2 years time.

Who knows what will have then...Maybe a V6 diesel Prado...

Winston.

[fido666 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close fido666]

Ad from a Victorian dealer in The Age's Drive section today lists the GX TD at $60,402 drive away and the Kakadu at $99.990 drive away. My local dealer has a bunch of new Prados on the website but the photos are all of the pre-facelift models so don't know if they have the new ones yet.

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My biggest curiosity still is, how does the new KDSS stack up. Is the kakadu still as truck like around corners?

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

My biggest curiosity still is, how does the new KDSS stack up. Is the kakadu still as truck like around corners?

Subjective question, take one for a drive and see for yourself.

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Is the kakadu still as truck like around corners?

Probably stating the obvious but it is a nearly 3t (with fuel etc) vehicle with a high centre of gravity designed for driving off-road, so what you are hoping for?

Have you considered a Ford Territory, Audi Q7, CX7, Subaru Outback etc. or some other AWD that is designed primarily for road handling?

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Probably stating the obvious but it is a nearly 3t (with fuel etc) vehicle with a high centre of gravity designed for driving off-road, so what you are hoping for?

Have you considered a Ford Territory, Audi Q7, CX7, Subaru Outback etc. or some other AWD that is designed primarily for road handling?

Nope. But I've considered a Paj n a Disco, n just wondering when Toyota would get serious about at least matching these two in terms of road handling. It's a fact the Paj and the disco leaves the prado in their wake when it comes to road handling. I just thought after all this hype about a new facelift and new KDSS that toyota was actually serious in getting better.