NEW PRADO coming? Next year? 2015?

[peter_mcc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter_mcc]

How realistic is the price rise threat? I thought they were going backwards against the Jeep most months. We're looking to get one "soon" and I'm wondering if the current special on GXL Diesel Auto's (here) is a good deal or not - see my question in the general buying forum!

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I think the threat is always there..but..you are correct they are competing in a very tight market from what it was a couple of years ago. I too would have thought that they will stay where they are. But what might happen is they go back to their normal RRP of 68k+, then come Mar/Apr it will be on special again as not many people will buy at 68k and the 2014 stock will have to go and so on ...

I am also waiting till 2015. Will see where it goes! Not much point in buying now with the year end within sight.

Just my thoughts, I am sure some PP price expert will correct any incorrect information here.

Cheers.

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Early 2015 you can pick up Dec 2014 builds. If that doesn't bother you then you will get an even better deal. I have done this with the 120 and 150 and saved quite a bit compared to the next year build.

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

There is also word that most Prado models are getting price increases in 2015!

Economy heading towards recession and Toyota heading for price rise?

funny, another manufacturer has just refreshed their product line (4th time) added a rear factory locker as standard on all models and dropped $5k from the price. I can't see others raising prices in times of more competition from Fiat/Mitsubishi/C7/Mux etc who are possibly eating away at the market space once held

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

funny, another manufacturer has just refreshed their product line (4th time) added a rear factory locker as standard on all models and dropped $5k from the price. I can't see others raising prices in times of more competition from Fiat/Mitsubishi/C7/Mux etc who are possibly eating away at the market space once held

That's what they said when the Land Cruiser went from a $50-$60k car to $80-100K car, and sales boomed thanks to a killer list of hardware and features.

Provided the Prado is upgraded in the same way (meaning class leading drive train and features) then I can understand a decent price hike. COnsidering the Furtuner will be around, it will compete with the 'discount' competitors so it would be ideal moment to shift the Prado up a notch much the same way the prado shifted the LC200 up.

Luxury car sales are showing no signs of slowing, that market is at all time high, and continues to grow.

[peter_mcc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter_mcc]

So... just got called back by a Sydney dealer I spoke with a week or two ago, chasing up leads that the sales guy who has "moved on" had left.

Apparently prices are going up 3% next year but also Toyota is scrapping some sort of rebate thingy that the dealers get so they won't be able to discount as much.

[Kowolski Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kowolski]

My 2 cents Frm friends at Toyota. New donk, less capacity but double blown. Particulate filter (not good). Top models to have spare under and small tank, possibly same for base models. Prices up. Net effect... Buy now!

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Buy now lol nice try Toyota 😉


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[peter_mcc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter_mcc]

My 2 cents Frm friends at Toyota. New donk, less capacity but double blown. Particulate filter (not good). Top models to have spare under and small tank, possibly same for base models. Prices up. Net effect... Buy now!

any idea when that will arrive? The dealer said the 2015 ones are the same as 2014. Is the new one coming in 2016? 17? later?

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meaning class leading drive train and features)

Where are they going to buy the drive train from, Nissan has a bullet proof one (not the engine so much) they could buy, but agree if they can add $10K of features it would justify a price hike accordingly.

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So... just got called back by a Sydney dealer I spoke with a week or two ago, chasing up leads that the sales guy who has "moved on" had left.

Apparently prices are going up 3% next year but also Toyota is scrapping some sort of rebate thingy that the dealers get so they won't be able to discount as much.

Where is the dealership located?

Anyway how is that going to help declining sales?

As pointed out other models are eating into their sales in a significant manner. I am sure some Harvard trained strategist are working on Toyota's sale management

[wanted Member Find all posts View Profile Close wanted]

Peter thanks for the information. Northern areas are a bit far for my preference, I would prefer a southern dealership if I could get a deal.
Cheers.

[Kowolski Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kowolski]

any idea when that will arrive? The dealer said the 2015 ones are the same as 2014. Is the new one coming in 2016? 17? later?

Unknown but my friend believes it will be late 2015

[Kev7762 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kev7762]

Exactly.......

Another vote from me, new motor or it's a 200 series (or possibly a GMC extra cab)

[reggie426 Member Find all posts View Profile Close reggie426]

Again, 2015 will be the year of the new Hilux, 2016 is Prado's.

Don't be surprised to see a hybrid version of the prado and landcruiser either....