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New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« on: August 26, 2013, 11:29:52 PM »

Well it doesn't look much more than a big toothy grin - here's hoping they do something to bring the old diesel up to speed!

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2013/large-4x4/toyota/landcruiser-prado/toyota-reveals-facelifted-prado-38432
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 11:32:17 PM »
its very nice inside, I really like that.
But I can imagine that it is going to look odd with a bullbar. sorta like how the colorado/colorado7 looks when one is fitted to them.

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 11:41:02 PM »
yeah classy indeed. The bullbar is going to have to be a foot or so tall to cover those headlights, can imagine the ARB/TJM crews scratching their heads to figure this one out.

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 11:48:20 PM »
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 11:53:35 PM »
what were they thinking when they come up with putting the lights down the side of the grille?

Lol thats one ugly bar evo


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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 11:56:06 PM »
Bit of a Chad Morgan look from front on.

Oh well, the BT50 went all Dame Edna on us (especially with particular bullbars) , so why not  ;D
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2013, 11:57:44 PM »
That gap around the grill is huge. A 'roo would go straight through that - useless!
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2013, 12:01:04 AM »
Pretty much, not my cup of tea. Then again I'm driving a car that hasn't really changed since 1998. So I'm probably not the best critic haha.

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2013, 12:09:31 AM »
Interior looks good but that front though looks cheap and goofy
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2013, 01:16:03 AM »
Quote from: nick_4x4 on August 26, 2013, 11:53:35 PM
what were they thinking when they come up with putting the lights down the side of the grille?

Lol thats one ugly bar evo


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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, 02:11:33 PM »
Must be the same guy who designed the Au falcon
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 02:28:17 PM »

I don't mind the design.

It would be interesting with a bull bar on the front.

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2013, 02:49:10 PM »
Resale value of the 120 is holding :)
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2013, 03:01:52 PM »
I was turned away from the prado because of the ugly interior, plus cost etc It would be good if they put a newer engine into it also.....
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2013, 05:22:25 PM »
They are making it hard for the Bullbar designers....

Speaking of whihch anyone know when the next LC200 & 76 Series GXL are due? Any updates on them?
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2013, 09:02:57 PM »
Quote from: D4D on August 27, 2013, 02:49:10 PM
Resale value of the 120 is holding :)
I'm with you on that!
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« Reply #16 on: August 27, 2013, 09:11:19 PM »
I don't know why they changed shape so drastically after the 120 series by far the best looking prado shape IMO
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« Reply #17 on: August 27, 2013, 09:12:43 PM »
I don't mine it to be honest. Like a lot of new cars these days it will grow :cheers:
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« Reply #18 on: August 27, 2013, 09:29:13 PM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on August 27, 2013, 09:12:43 PM
I don't mine it to be honest. Like a lot of new cars these days it will grow :cheers:

Hey BD, you clearly got the the beer goggles on

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2013, 09:42:18 PM »
Quote from: swannie on August 27, 2013, 09:29:13 PM
Hey BD, you clearly got the the beer goggles on

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #20 on: August 28, 2013, 07:34:31 AM »
Quote from: gregnleanne on August 27, 2013, 09:11:19 PM
I don't know why they changed shape so drastically after the 120 series by far the best looking prado shape IMO
Have to do something with computer power... Just imagine designing this 'by hand'.
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2013, 07:39:50 AM »
It now comes with 'trailer sway control'.
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2013, 08:09:08 AM »
Quote from: B&B on August 28, 2013, 07:34:31 AM
Have to do something with computer power... Just imagine designing this 'by hand'.

Maybe they did do it by computer but while they had a bag over their head sitting in the ugly tree me thinks.  ;D
I agree it all went downhill after the 120 shape..
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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2013, 09:15:18 AM »
Style is a subjective thing - so what actually is it that makes a vehicle look 'good' or 'ugly'?

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Re: New (facelifted) 2014 Prado
« Reply #24 on: August 28, 2013, 09:28:20 AM »
The 150 is already a good vehicle, and capable.

The DRLs seem a little out of place, but I think it will be OK. The interior is a step up, but Toyota have really missed an opportunity in not doing much to the D4D engine. Euro V or something and an improvement in fuel efficiency, but still a long way behind the Europeans (60Kw/150Nm).
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