2024 Toyota Prado set for August 2 reveal

Toyota has locked in an August 2 reveal date for the all-new 2024 Toyota Prado.

At the same time, images published overnight by Toyota Japan and its US subsidiary provide the best look yet at the new-generation 4x4 off-road SUV, which will be launched in Australia next year.

The American release includes an image of the new Prado’s front-end shown side-on in the foreground, with an FJ62 Series LandCruiser positioned behind.

The intent, naturally, is to highlight the parallels between old and new – particularly in the US market where the Prado will be sold as the Toyota LandCruiser – but there are closer similarities with the Toyota Compact Cruiser EV concept shown in late 2021.

Design elements transferring from the concept include blocky rectangular headlights, chunky front grille treatment, chubby cheek inserts and even the blue exterior colour.

As we’ve already seen with previous silhouette teasers, the new Prado draws heavily on the new Lexus GX, which is also heading to Australia early next year.

Both vehicles were clearly inspired by the shorter-wheelbase Compact Cruiser EV, which cuts a striking figure with its square proportions, bold front fascia, floating roof and raised hip line – and which might also preview a new-generation Toyota FJ Cruiser.

An Instagram reel released by Toyota USA also shows off an almost completely flat tailgate with a hinged rear window, old-school Toyota lettering across the back and a tail-light cluster clearly inspired by the FJ62’s.

The images released by Toyota Japan focus on select elements of both the exterior and interior design, including the muscular squared wheel-arches, multi-beam LED headlights, clamshell bonnet and a close-up of the centre console.

As with the current model, the new Prado will offer full-time four-wheel drive in conjunction with traditional high- and low-range 4x4 – all selected via a VW-style toggle – as well as a locking rear differential.

Other key inclusions revealed by the interior shot include an electronic park brake, physical gear lever and auto-hold function.

No concrete information about the new Prado’s powertrain has been released, but reports citing overseas data have suggested the model will launch globally with an updated version of the familiar 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine – possibly with mild-hybrid technology as per next year’s HiLux and Fortuner pairing.

A full hybrid system is also on the cards but is yet to be confirmed for the latest model underpinned by the TNGA-F ladder frame platform.

The big reveal will be livestreamed via Toyota’s global YouTube channel at 11:00am AEST on August 2.

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