First photos of new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

The fully camouflaged SUV was caught by the car paparazzi lenses in one of the countries in the Middle East.

Toyota Motor has previously stated their intention to update the Land Cruiser Prado and the Lexus GX in the second half of this year. Apparently, the pictures published in several Arabian sites are the evidence of such a step. It is claimed that the photographers have captured the new generation of Land Cruiser Prado, holding its last pre-series test.

As you can see from the provided pictures, Prado has gained a number of external features, bringing its appearance in line with the current model range of Toyota. From behind the car is in many ways similar to its “older brother,” – Land Cruiser 200, while the front is designed to reflect the continuity of generations of Prado and to combine with a new type of radiator grates of Toyota, characteristically reflected, for example, in the new-generation Avensis.

There is not a single photograph provided of the lateral projection, but even judging from the available ones you will notice that Prado has retained the distinctive form of the rear side windows and rear racks of the model. The overall massive front is highlighted by inflated wheel arches and a wide bumper. Nevertheless, in the guise of the car Prado can be undoubtedly guessed, so if the allegations of the Arab photographers are true and the photographs really picture a new generation of models, then Toyota designers have very well managed to maintain the link between generations.

It is not yet known what kind of engines and transmissions the car will receive. It is more easy to make assumptions concerning Lexus GX, considering the 5.7-liter V8, installed on the Land Cruiser 200, it is much difficult in the case of Prado. In Europe, the current generation is offered with 4.0-liter petrol (249 hp) and 3.0-liter turbo diesel (173 hp), but most likely the future Prado will receive new engines.