Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Review

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Built for Kenyan Roads?

Yes, more so than almost anything else on sale here. Ground clearance in the 215-221 mm range clears the deep potholes and rutted murram that trouble lower cars, and the low-range transfer case and locking differentials found on higher grades give it genuine capability well beyond tarmac. This is the Prado's core selling point in Kenya, and the reason it remains the default choice for safari operators, NGOs and upcountry buyers.

How Comfortable Is the Toyota Prado?

Front seats are supportive and well suited to long upcountry drives, and the tall seating position gives a commanding view of the road. Rear space is generous on the long-wheelbase J150 and J250, though the third row on pre-J250 generations is best reserved for children or short trips rather than adults on long journeys.

How Practical Is the Toyota Prado?

• Boot Space: Modest with all seven seats in use on older generations; the J250's third row now folds flat into the floor with a volume of approx. 130 - 2000 litres, a genuine improvement over the J150's raised load step

• Towing: The J250 is rated up to 3,500 kg braked in markets where Toyota publishes the figure, up from 3,000 kg on the post-2018 J150 and 2,500 kg on earlier J150 units - a genuine practical advantage over most crossover rivals

• Storage: Door pockets, centre console bins and cabin cubbies typical of the class, more generous on later generations

• Family Use: Comfortable for a family of five on any generation; seven-seat use works best on the J250 thanks to the flat-folding third row

What Technology Does the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Come With?

Technology content varies enormously by generation. J90 and J120 units offer little beyond a basic radio and manual air conditioning. The J150 gradually added touchscreen infotainment, reverse cameras and, from 2017, a more modern instrument cluster on higher grades. The J250 is a significant step up again: higher grades get dual 12.3-inch displays, a digital rear-view mirror, and a head-up display on top trims.