With its rugged body-on-frame construction, heavy duty hardware and new-age technology that enable it to crawl over obstacles, the Prado is not for pretenders. To be fair, the Prado is far from rudimentary. It feels solid on the road at highway speeds and around town, although you quickly learn to take roundabouts a little more gingerly because of the tendency for big, tall and heavy 4WDs like this to lean in corners. The new engine is a worthwhile freshen-up for the Prado but doesn't suddenly transform the vehicle.
Likes New diesel engine is more refined Long range due to better economy and 150L tanks Genuine off-road ability
Dislikes Towing capacity unchanged at 2500kg The price is high, especially on top end models Interior design starting to look a little dated
Cast an eye over the SUV market and you’ll see very few truly off-road capable vehicles. One of them is the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, and here we’ve got the most capable Prado of all, the top-shelf Kakadu.The LandCruiser Prado Kakadu is a very good off-the-shelf off-roader, with its blend of both tradi-tional and modern off-road equipment. With decent all-terrain or mud-terrain tyres (which nearly all standard SUVs would need) we reckon the Kakadu could go just about anywhere.
Likes Rear axle articulation KDSS system Crawl control
Dislikes Lack of power and torque Over-bonnet vision No height-adjustable front suspension
The 2019 Toyota Highlander ranked #14 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 47 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable and quiet Stylish cabin with first-rate materials Lots of standard advanced safety features Optional V6 engine is robust and fuel-efficient
Cons Confining third-row seat So-so standard four-cylinder engine
The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.
Pros Comfortable cabin Strong V-6 Miserly hybrid Luxurious ride quality
Cons Not pretty Weak base 4-cylinder No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto Third row's just average
Only minor styling revisions for 2019.The 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.
PROS Standard high-tech safety features Strong V6 engine with good fuel economy Quiet and pleasantly compliant ride
CONS Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in many competitors Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered Weak power delivery of the base four-cylinder engine
