The new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado range will include a pair of First Edition variants. Here’s what you need to know about the limited-run derivatives, from prices and features to colour options…
You’ve likely already seen our pricing-scoop story, which details exactly what the new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will cost in South Africa. Now, just ahead of the official market launch, we’re turning our attention to the limited-run First Edition models.
As a reminder, the J250-generation portfolio kicks off with the Prado 2.8 GD TX (R1 296 300), which is followed by the Prado 2.8 GD VX-R (R1 448 900). Then there’s a pair of Prado 2.8 VX-R First Edition variants, one in monotone form (R1 462 400) and the other in bi-tone guise (R1 472 600).
All models ship standard with 7 seats, while the only engine on offer locally is Toyota’s familiar 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel motor (1GD-FTV), which again delivers 150 kW and 500 Nm to all 4 corners (though switches from the outgoing model’s 6-speed automatic transmission to a more modern 8-speed self-shifter).
So, what sets the First Edition derivatives – which Toyota SA Motors says “will be made available for a limited period” – apart from the standard versions? Well, the most obvious change is the adoption of model-exclusive round “heritage” headlamps (as opposed to the rectangular units of the TX and VX-R).
In addition, while the First Edition models offered in Europe come with retro-style stickers on the rear fenders, the version built for South Africa instead features subtle “First Edition” badges on the front fenders. It also gains special mudflaps, fore and aft, complete with “Land Cruiser First Edition” lettering.
Despite some local images showing First Edition versions of the Land Cruiser Prado without roof rails, we believe this feature will indeed be standard. Furthermore, First Edition variants will be available in a choice of 4 exterior paint colours: Platinum Pearl White, Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic, Sand and Sand Bi-Tone (the latter featuring a white roof, making it the only derivative available in 2-tone form).
Inside, Land Cruiser Prado First Edition derivatives ship standard with brown leather upholstery (other models come with black leather) featuring model-specific piping and patterns on the front seats. Furthermore, “First Edition” logos have been embossed onto the interior door panels, while titanium trim accents have been added to the cabin. Interestingly, paddle shifters are also seemingly exclusive to First Edition models.
Other standard features for the special models (though not First Edition exclusives) include a 12.3-inch touchscreen system, a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, seat heating and ventilation (for both the front- and middle-row seats), a heated steering wheel and power folding rear seats.
Like the VX-R, the First Edition furthermore comes standard with centre and rear torque-sensing limited-slip differentials, a stabiliser-bar control system (which allows the front stabiliser bar to be disconnected, increasing wheel articulation), Toyota’s Multi-Terrain Select, a digital rear-view mirror, gloss-black exterior door handles, gloss-black side-mirror caps and adaptive high beams.
The new Prado is underpinned by the same TNGA-F ladder-frame chassis employed by the Land Cruiser 300. Like the standard Prado, the First Edition models will come with Toyota’s 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 9-service/90 000 km service plan.
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