Flat Tailgate reviews.

[dpf Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dpf]

Hi all,

Im looking at trading my 2012 glx for a new vx and I’m tempted by the flat tailgate. I like the idea of accessing the rear when I’m backed against a wall or have the trailer on and can’t swing the rear door. I understand the loss of the reserve tank but really don’t think I’ve ever needed it.

Are many people speccing new ones with the flat tailgate? Any reviews would be appreciated, I’ve searched through the forums but can’t find any.

Thanks.

[money_killer Member Find all posts View Profile Close money_killer]

i am also a fan of the flat prado tail gate. should be standard i recokon

[wanted Member Find all posts View Profile Close wanted]

Nit until you have been on a 5k+ trip that you realise the value of the extra tank! So in city fine, anywhere else it is a handy thing to have.

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

I think it really comes down to what you will be using the Prado for, if your only running around town and the occasional short trip then the flat back option is logical. If your planning to tour out to say Birdsville then down through the Flinders Range before heading home or spending a week on Fraser Island then the normal Prado with the two fuel tanks is the one to choose.
The two versions are essentially identical apart from range and rear access so very much a personal choice as to which is “better” for me the normal Prado suits my usage to a tee!

Lee

[Bursy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Bursy]

Hi,

I’’ve just recently upgraded old 150 to the new flat tailgate.

Flat tailgate does make it feel like a “new” car, hatch great to throw stuff in the boot especially in tight parking lots & in the rain.

Rear door is really light without the tyre. Parking on hills, door doesn’t fly open or slam closing.

Fuel tank takes a bit of getting used to. I now get about 700km per tank instead of 1100

Does seem to collect dust a little more on the back.

Hope this helps

[malloc Member Find all posts View Profile Close malloc]

Not sure how many mods you'll be doing but if you have a roofrack and drawers it's dead easy to climb onto the roof with the door (stepping up on the drawers). You couldn't do it with the flat tailgate. Just something else to consider.

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

It also removes the spare tyre bag hanging location...

[Zee333 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Zee333]

Hi Bursy, I wish to change my GXL 2019 to a flat tail gate as well, would you please help me where can I get the flat tail gate easily and roughly how much did it cost you.
Thanks

[Toyotatuff Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Toyotatuff]

Pretty sure he means he is trading whole car in for a flat tailgate model.
I have a vx and wish it had flat tailgate like Landcruiser, good for watching footy in rain.
Can it be changed?

[watsea Member Find all posts View Profile Close watsea]

Pretty sure he means he is trading whole car in for a flat tailgate model.
I have a vx and wish it had flat tailgate like Landcruiser, good for watching footy in rain.
Can it be changed?

With a Prado flatback, only the rear window (top) part of the rear door hinges at the top.
The main hinge for the door is still vertical, on the driver's side.
The rear door does not hinge at the top like a Isuzu MUX

[Daniel150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel150]

Spare tyre location under the rear of the vehicle hangs fairly low if using it as a 4wd. In my 100 series it got hung up all the time. Personally I wouldn’t mount a tyre there if you plan on going off-road.
The long range tank is great for touring.
If you use the car for it’s intended purpose that is off-road touring, the extra tank and high mounted spare are fantastic.

[AlanH Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close AlanH]

We should be picking up our flat back Prado next month with a bit of luck. I went that way because I hate the wheel indentation in the back door when you fit an RWC. Plus if keeping it standard I wouldn't be able to fit a winch behind it to lift the spare wheel on and off and I need it now for various reasons... like getting too bloody old being one. This will be our second Prado and we're looking forward to it as a change from 5 Landies of various kinds over the years.
Had a good run with them but nothing like a change every now and again.
AlanH.