Toyota LandCruiser PradoWhat does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX uses about $51.47 of diesel a week in NSW, from $49.27 in South Australia to $52.59 in the ACT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $96,562 to own, and 28 of the 35 similar EVs we track (SUVs from about $52,000 to $90,000) work out cheaper, led by the Xpeng G6 ($66,249 over 5 years) and the KGM Torres EVX ($68,264 over 5 years). Compare them.
Is an EV cheaper? See it head to head with the Kia EV6, Polestar 4 or Audi Q4 e-tron.
Performance
0–100 km/h–Power150 kWTorque500 NmDrive4WDMaker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
GX price is our best estimate from the latest published list price.
Running costsAbout $51.47 a week in diesel (NSW)
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About the solar figure: it's an average. Cloudy days, winter and charging at night all mean more power from the grid, so your real cost will vary through the year.
Costs in every state
Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX, using each capital's average diesel price for the week to 12 November 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Diesel | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.71 | $51.47 | $3,088 | $298 |
| Victoria | $2.71 | $51.51 | $3,091 | $298 |
| Queensland | $2.68 | $50.96 | $3,057 | $295 |
| South Australia | $2.59 | $49.27 | $2,956 | $285 |
| WA | $2.62 | $49.69 | $2,981 | $288 |
| Tasmania | $2.71 | $51.40 | $3,084 | $298 |
| ACT | $2.77 | $52.59 | $3,156 | $304 |
| NT | $2.74 | $52.12 | $3,127 | $302 |
Compare versionsGX vs GXL side by side · 7.6 L/100 km claimed
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | – | 150 kW | 500 Nm | 4WD |
| GXL | – | 150 kW | 500 Nm | 4WD |
Maker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Owning one5-year cost from $96,562 · track record: Established · 5 yrs / unlimited km warranty
250 km a week in NSW at $2.71 a litre of diesel. Scheduled service every 6 months or 10,000 km, about $390 a visit. Warranty: 5 yrs / unlimited km.
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | 7.6 L/100 km | $77,200 | $2,676 | $780 | $416 | $96,562 |
| GXL | 7.6 L/100 km | $84,665 | $2,676 | $780 | $416 | $104,027 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Match score (Pick my car): this is about fit, not quality. Each car that fits your answers is compared only with the other cars that fit, on eight things, and a car that does something less well than the others in that group scores lower on it, even if it's good at it. Change your budget or answers and the group changes, so the scores do too. The eight things: how much car the money buys (price, 20%), ANCAP safety rating (15%: a current rating counts in full, an expired one less, and a car ANCAP hasn't rated counts as middling), range (15%), performance (0–100 km/h, or power where no time is published, 10%), fast-charging speed (peak DC kW, 10%), warranty length (10%, with the battery warranty counted for cars that plug in), servicing and tyre costs (15%), and recalls and track record (5%: major recalls in Australia on our list count against a car (our recall list covers the bigger, well-reported ones, so a clean record here is not a guarantee), and models sold here for longer get a little credit). A figure we don't have counts as middling, not as bad. "Most car for my budget" ranks by this match score; "Lowest cost to own" ranks by cost and uses the score only to split near-ties.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year (see what EVs and hybrids cost to insure), finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Insurance isn't included above. See what EVs and hybrids cost to insure and get quotes before you buy.
Reliability and track record
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado has been on sale here for 2 years and our checks so far haven't turned up any widely reported faults. Like every car, it may still have had recalls, so check the official list.
- Older versions The previous-generation Prado (and HiLux) with the 2.8 diesel, bought between October 2015 and April 2020, had faulty diesel particulate filters that could block, causing smoke and repeat repairs. Toyota agreed to a $750 million class action settlement in October 2026. The current Prado is a newer generation. Source: CarExpert
About Toyota
Australia's biggest-selling brand, best known here for hybrids. Sister brands: Lexus, Subaru. Who owns which car brand.
Road tripsFuel costs on big Australian trips
Fuel cost for the GX at its claimed 7.6 L/100 km and this week's NSW diesel price. Under each trip: the same drive in its closest electric rival, with charging stops. Tap a trip for the full charging guide.
Kia EV6: $89 in charging, 2 charging stopsSydney to Brisbane908 km · about $187 in diesel · no refuel
Kia EV6: $95 in charging, 2 charging stopsBrisbane to Cairns1693 km · about $349 in diesel · 1 refuel
Kia EV6: $196 in charging, 6 charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide726 km · about $149 in diesel · no refuel
Kia EV6: $66 in charging, 2 charging stopsSydney to Canberra286 km · about $59 in diesel · no refuel
Kia EV6: $19 in charging, no charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · about $200 in diesel · no refuel
Kia EV6: $99 in charging, 3 charging stopsPerth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor2701 km · about $556 in diesel · 2 refuels
Kia EV6: $336 in charging, 11 charging stopsAdelaide to Darwin3023 km · about $622 in diesel · 2 refuels
Kia EV6: needs a detourBrisbane to Darwin3421 km · about $704 in diesel · 2 refuels
Kia EV6: needs a detourPerth to Darwin via Broome4248 km · about $875 in diesel · 3 refuels
Kia EV6: needs a detour
RivalsFord Everest, Mazda CX-60 D50e, Ford Ranger
See all four side by side in Compare ›
More on rivals: head-to-heads and what's coming
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX at $96,562. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this mild-hybrid diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $29,146 | −$67,417 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $38,141 | −$58,421 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,462 | −$58,100 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,523 | −$57,039 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,474 | −$54,088 |
| GWMOra 5 Lux | $14.54 | $43,376 | −$53,186 |
| HyundaiInster Standard Range | $13.41 | $44,497 | −$52,065 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,160 | −$51,402 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Tesla Model Y L
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Kia EV6
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Polestar 4
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Audi Q4 e-tron
Against plug-in hybrids
Worth waiting for?
These similar-sized cars at around the Toyota LandCruiser Prado's price are due in Australia within the next few months. Timing and prices aren't final, so only wait if you can.
- Zeekr 8X Range-extender plug-in
Due: Late 2026 or early 2027 · Price not announced yet - Xpeng G9L Electric or range-extender
Due: Early 2027 (first reported for November). Australian prices and specs are due within weeks · Price not announced yet - Rox Motor Adamas and Rox 01 Range-extender
Due: Aiming for late 2026 or early 2027; not firm · Price not announced yet
QuestionsHow much is a Toyota LandCruiser Prado in Australia? and 3 more
How much is a Toyota LandCruiser Prado in Australia?
The Toyota LandCruiser Prado starts from $73,200 + on-roads (November 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Toyota LandCruiser Prado use?
Its claimed fuel use is 7.6 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $49.27 to $52.59 of diesel a week, depending on your state.
Is a Toyota LandCruiser Prado cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 28 of the 35 similar EVs we track (SUVs from about $52,000 to $90,000) cost less to own than the Toyota LandCruiser Prado, led by the Xpeng G6 ($66,249) and the KGM Torres EVX ($68,264).
Is the Toyota LandCruiser Prado a hybrid?
Only partly. The Toyota LandCruiser Prado is a diesel with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that assists the engine and saves a little fuel, typically around 5–10%. It can't drive on electricity alone and never needs plugging in.
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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