2018 Prado

[subie Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close subie]

First genuine steel bar on a Prado (must have upgraded front shocks). GX and GXL only referring to brochure.

Anyone able to confirm upgraded front suspension, or have any details on the new bar.

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

So the government is considering weather or not to raise our fuel quality standards which will increase fuel price which they don't want to do. So it's a good chance we will be Euro 5 for awhile, Euro 6 was originally slated to be mandatory from July 2018. Outcome expected soon. .

Outcome expected soon, but first the pollies just need to sort out whether they are Australian citizens.

[2018GXL Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 2018GXL]

Great thread!

I am planning to buy 2018 gxl with leather option next year( towards May-June). So will be very interested to know what sort of deal people are getting.

Cheers

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

Great thread!

I am planning to buy 2018 gxl with leather option next year( towards May-June). So will be very interested to know what sort of deal people are getting.

Cheers

Hi, I'm new to the site and looking to get my first Prado after having being in a Pajero for the last 6 years and a Patrol before that. I'm also looking at a GXL with leather but in a manual. By all reports the diff lock and other safety gear (Toyota Safety Sense) is only available with an auto? Why would that matter?

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Hi, I'm new to the site and looking to get my first Prado after having being in a Pajero for the last 6 years and a Patrol before that. I'm also looking at a GXL with leather but in a manual. By all reports the diff lock and other safety gear (Toyota Safety Sense) is only available with an auto? Why would that matter?

From what I understand. Computer is unable to control transmission if it is Manual. I might be wrong though.

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

Toyota Australia website has just updated to new Prado with photo's, range, specs and prices

[Rorz Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Rorz]

Drive away prices: GX $61,609 GXL $68,434 VX $80,582 & Kakadu $91,607. My legendary haggling skills will secure a GXL for $62K drive away with Roof Rack incl

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

Saw the local dealer today. Stock is in tomorrow. He may as well have said that they (and Toyota) don't care if I want a manual. 99% sold are auto except the GX to mining companies. He claimed there would be no manual version in all of Vic for me to even test drive. If I wanted to order from the factory they would want a very large deposit in case the sale fell through....

[Desirable4Driving (D4D) Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Desirable4Driving (D4D)]

If you want a manual buy a 76 series wagon instead for same price and get the v8.

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Drive away prices: GX $61,609 GXL $68,434 VX $80,582 & Kakadu $91,607. My legendary haggling skills will secure a GXL for $62K drive away with Roof Rack incl

Regarding that price you haggled to - I was offered a new GXL stock without leather for $62990. Did you have to do anything much to get the cost below that? I have a feeling this is the price most - if not all - people get but would be good to understand other people's experiences. I was considering pushing for nudge bar, front sensors and rubber mats throughout but if I've already done well (on average) to get $62990 it'll be a struggle.

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

Looks like Toyota haven't properly updated their website. When you go to compare the different grades the pics are updated but the specs are still old with the 4.0l engine still showing.
http://www.toyota.com.au/prado/compa...1546,1556,1551

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

It seems they have reacted to the market trend and made the rear locker Std from the Gxl up
I guess the GXL has become better value to maybe tackle the rising Everest Trend sales - thow they are still 4-1
I was shocked they still kept faux wood trim on the kak really is unsighly and looks cheap

Dropping KDSS from the VX is a bummer

[Desirable4Driving (D4D) Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Desirable4Driving (D4D)]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/599784/2...e-cuts/photos/

Great quality photos.

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Regarding that price you haggled to - I was offered a new GXL stock without leather for $62990. Did you have to do anything much to get the cost below that? I have a feeling this is the price most - if not all - people get but would be good to understand other people's experiences. I was considering pushing for nudge bar, front sensors and rubber mats throughout but if I've already done well (on average) to get $62990 it'll be a struggle.

It is tougher to get a deal on a new car at launch but I have some fool proof tactics that have worked in the past. I work for an engineering company so I use our fleet company to get a quote, I also engage 3 car brokers and then use the 4 quotes as leverage at 3 different dealers. Visit dealers out of the CBD as pricing is sharper. Usually end up with 15-20% off RRP which is better than a kick in the balls

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Looks like the GX still has a 5490 GCM, no mention of GCM on other grades but all still show a 2900 GVM and a Kerb weight 10Kgs MORE than current model??