Picture review of 150 GXL features

[mcsumway Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcsumway]

I thought I’d do a bit of a photo review of some of the features of the new 150 series.

This is my new GXL D4D Manual collected Monday. Haven’t had it offroad yet but in time.



First of all the space in the rear has been a talking point on here so I thought I’d put up the dimensions.
It is 880mm high by 1180 wide at the opening.



From the back seat



From rear


The lip at the bottom that accommodates the rear seats – 110 mm


Now for some of the newer features

Keyless entry

And start


You can also see an additional button above the mirrors that folds them in while on the move – very good for those tight tree lined tracks


Tilt and telescopic wheel



Front seat with height adjustment and electric lumbar adjustment


Rear seats with slide mechanism



They don’t fold as well as before though


Traction control and reverse parking sensors


Reverse camera display and trip computer info – also full three zone automatic climate control air


Also with controls in the rear


Steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth handsfree phone control


Electric (yuk) 4x4 control and centre diff lock


Conversation mirror

That also drops further as sunglass holder

[mcsumway Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcsumway]

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Ok some tech details

Electric fan assistance for the Air con/intercooler in addition to the std engine driven fan

Although the Air-con, intercooler and radiator form a 3 thick sandwich so very necessary

Also Air con condenser is very low and protected only by plastic – need a steel bar here



Std 2nd battery Tray


Dust accumulator on the airbox

Although this could be a water ingress area


No top mount intercooler so less heatsoak and better access


Plenty of scope for lift here


Rear genuine towbar sits lower than the rear panel (real offroader in the background)


Rear departure angle is fairly ordinary



So if there is any area you would like to know about let me know and I will endeavour to update this info.

Warren

[stephenvsl Member Find all posts View Profile Close stephenvsl]

Re: Picture review of 150 GXL features

Thanks for the photos Warren. I've heard about keyless entry before but have never driven a car with that feature - how does it work - is it based on proximity and if so, how close do you have to be?

[mcsumway Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcsumway]

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You carry what looks like an old style door remote - this also contains an emergency key. When you walk up to the car and have the unit in your pocket or bag as you touch the door handle it unlocks and you can open. When leaving the two lines in the picture are the touch points for the lock system. Also on the tailgate there are buttons to lock and unlock. You can still use the remote if you want.

Hop in the car and press the start button (with foot on the clutch) and she starts. press it and it stops.

Very easy to use and the wifes favorite feature. When she has a handful of kids and groceries she just pulls the handle and opens the door.
If the controller is a metre or so away it wont work or start.

Also if you leave your keys in the car it wont lock and will beep to alert you. Keys can be anywhere inside to allow starting and near the front doors or rear door (as close as you need to be to open them yourself) and it works.

Warren

[9W6VX Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 9W6VX]

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G'day Warren,

Nice to see you here too mate.

That's a bloody nice rig!

Cheers

[mcsumway Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcsumway]

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Hey Brendon - its got a long way to go to become a great rig - but i'm working on the wife - will be a bit slow after how much I spent on the new lux

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How much did you pay for it?

[9W6VX Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 9W6VX]

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Hey Brendon - its got a long way to go to become a great rig - but i'm working on the wife - will be a bit slow after how much I spent on the new lux

:wink: :wink: :wink: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Good luck mate!

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

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Cheers mcsumway. Really appreciate all the pics. Looks like you've got yourself a fantastic new Prado! :wink:

A couple of questions...

:arrow: When does the fuel light come on and at what point (after how many litres)? When the light comes on, is it a bright green light (like in the 120 series)?

:arrow: Can you show us whats in the two pockets on the rear door? And also of the centre console bin? Does this contain any added containers?

:arrow: What do you think of the push-button start feature?

:arrow: Do you know where the microphone is for the bluetooth connection? What's the audio of this like?

:arrow: What's the button on the right lower side of the steering wheel for, the one just below the two phone buttons?

A couple of observations:

I can't believe that the Prado now doesn't come with the little stubby 4wd shift stick. :!:

And is the conversation mirror thingo just a gimmick or what? :?: :?:

Well done on your purchase and thanks for the updates.

Cheers. 8)

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thanks for sharing mate...

with a lift , arb bar and some decent mudders it would look great.

joey

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Cheers mcsumway. Really appreciate all the pics. Looks like you've got yourself a fantastic new Prado! :wink:

A couple of questions...

:arrow: When does the fuel light come on and at what point (after how many litres)? When the light comes on, is it a bright green light (like in the 120 series)?
Can answer in about 1000kms - sorry need to do some miles
:arrow: Can you show us whats in the two pockets on the rear door? And also of the centre console bin? Does this contain any added containers?
will get pics tomorrow Left one has the toolkit and the RHS is a space for the (not included) safety triangle!! Open to ideas on what else it can be used for
Centre console has two areas - the top for wallets/phone the bottom is huge and has aircon vent to keep drinks cool (VX/Kakadu have chiller bin here) ALso the armrest top slides forward
:arrow: What do you think of the push-button start feature?
Love it. For day to day use it makes it easy. Just leave your keys in your pocket
:arrow: Do you know where the microphone is for the bluetooth connection? What's the audio of this like?
In the overhead console between the interior lights at the front. Sound is good - only problem comes about if you talk at the same time as the caller but thats fairly true of many handsfree systems
:arrow: What's the button on the right lower side of the steering wheel for, the one just below the two phone buttons?
Voice dialing for the bluetooth
A couple of observations:

I can't believe that the Prado now doesn't come with the little stubby 4wd shift stick. :!:
Me too - the way all 4wds are going sadly - I reckon its a NVH issue
And is the conversation mirror thingo just a gimmick or what? :?: :?:
Good for keeping an eye on the kids but mostly gimmick
Well done on your purchase and thanks for the updates.

Cheers. 8)

[MDS69 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDS69]

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Great stuff, thanks for the pics.
Can you check in your glove box and look inthe top right corner. It looks like some sort of credit card size holder thingy. Can you check it out and report back please.

[mcsumway Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcsumway]

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Thats exacty what it is. Holds the fuel card for me

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Oh and by the way... I've just noticed that your new Prado is missing something really important!

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A Pradopoint sticker :!: :!: :!: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Hop in the car and press the start button (with foot on the clutch) and she starts. press it and it stops

That's handy for stall recovery isn't it :roll: ...That'd be my first mod.... bypass switch for the clutch switch.


Mick