Toyota South Africa has updated the Land Cruiser Prado line-up with the reintroduction of the VX-L grade. With its arrival, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado range now consists of three distinct grades. TX, VX-R and VX-L. Each derivative is carefully positioned to meet different customer needs, usage patterns and lifestyles.
For urban and lifestyle buyers
This expanded line-up allows Prado to serve two clearly defined customer profiles more accurately. The VX-R continues to cater to the traditional Toyota Land Cruiser customer. Prioritising rugged off-road performance, durability and adventure-focused design. Its specification and finishes underscore a purposeful, trail-ready character that aligns with Prado’s heritage.
The VX-L is for customers who spend the majority of their time on-road and value the enhanced comfort and refinement of the car. But who still wants to benefit from Prado’s versatility and all-terrain credibility. This makes the VX-L particularly appealing to urban and lifestyle-oriented buyers seeking luxury without sacrificing capability.
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The TX grade remains the entry point and price leader into the Prado family. Offering customers an accessible pathway into the iconic sub-brand while retaining the core attributes of quality, durability and go-anywhere confidence.
Clear visual and interior differentiation
The exterior styling and interior finishes clearly differentiated the VX-R from the VX-L. The VX-R adopts a tougher aesthetic with 18-inch alloy wheels, black exterior detailing, material-finish mouldings, side steps with rock rail nuts, and a functional rear bumper finish.
The VX-L, meanwhile, introduces 20-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured exterior mouldings, a painted rear bumper, and illuminated side steps. Inside, the VX-L elevates the cabin with silver metallic interior accents, a high-end JBL 14-speaker audio system, and leather door trim with additional stitching, compared to the VX-R’s titanium-finish accents, 10-speaker system, and leather trim.
Other key specification highlights
- VX-L features an Adaptive Variable Suspension that delivers a more refined on-road driving experience
- TX and VX-R grades feature 18-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare and is more off-road focused.
- VX-L comes standard with 20-inch alloy wheels and a full-size spare, aligning with its predominantly on-road orientation.
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Pricing
- Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD TX – R1 342 200
- Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-R – R1 500 200
- Land Cruiser Prado 2.8GD VX-L – R1 513 300
All Toyota Land Cruiser Prado derivatives are sold with a nine-service/90 000 km service plan and a three-year/100 000km warranty. While customers may also purchase additional service, maintenance and warranty extensions through Toyota’s nationwide dealer network of 220 outlets.
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