InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Discussion Forums/TPModerator@tradingpost.com.auFri, 19 Mar 2010 10:06:44 GMT20/Topic529-30-1.aspxI have a Prado Grande 4.0L (2005 with the 5 speed auto) with all accessories including soverign bullbar (extra weight). We do about 1100 per tank, mostly Sydney local driving. Trip computer reads 16.1L/100km. We drive normally, i..e not always rocketing around and also not trying to drive super easy inorder to save fuel. So I would say its a realistic figure. Currently driven approx 36000km, of which include 1 trip to gold coast 2000km, and few &lt;3 hr trips probably approx 4000km. 2 trips on the sands at stockton, with standard tyres. I originally wanted to wait for the new diesel, but considering you pay more for the model, more the fuel and more for the service just didn't up as our family car doing prob 20000km a year.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:18:12 GMTjelbayeh/Topic529-30-1.aspxin addition, the new 126KW Hilux engine is definitely being put in the Prado's, that is the reason production has been delayed. Original Launch date was September.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:09:40 GMTAGC16915/Topic529-30-1.aspxWholesale Launch of the new 3.0L TD occurred 13/11. We sould see these in dealerships by the end of this week. I have had one on order since August & TMCA has confirmed that I will have the vehicle by the end of the week. Apparently a minor face lift has taken place slightly altering the front end, however Toyota has been unwilling to confirm this for me.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:07:27 GMTAGC16915/Topic529-30-1.aspxThanks Rodney76 I'll wait with baited breath for the next month to see what the verdict is!<img align="absmiddle" src="/Skins/TradingPost/Images/EmotIcons/w00t.gif" border="0" title="w00t">Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:49:28 GMTzellus/Topic529-30-1.aspxAlso, Toyota are bringing out the same shape Prado next month but they are putting the Hilux engine in it.Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:22:12 GMTrodney76/Topic529-30-1.aspxAlso, Toyota are bringing out the same shape Prado next month but they are putting the Hilux engine in it.Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:22:01 GMTrodney76/Topic529-30-1.aspxWe bought a new 3L turbo diesel Prado about a month ago. Great to drive. Lots of power. Good handling. We get between 1600 to 1800km per 180L.Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:19:57 GMTrodney76/Topic529-30-1.aspxDoes anyone know when Toyota Australia is oing to release an upgraded turbo diesel model to Australia? Or does some one have current shape turbo desiel model who can provide some some commentary about how it performs pro's and con's versus the 4.0L petrol?:<img align="absmiddle" src="/Skins/TradingPost/Images/EmotIcons/BigGrin.gif" border="0" title="BigGrin">Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:39:18 GMTzellus