Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2026 Review: Full Specs and Features in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a highly sought-after SUV in Saudi Arabia. Its new 2026 edition looks very promising with a bolder, more square-jawed look, a genuinely modern cabin, and a choice of two turbo engines, including a 2.8-litre diesel that manages an impressive 14.1 km/l. It remains one of the most trusted names in the Saudi SUV market, and comes in nine different grades, from the workhorse TX-2 to the fully loaded VXL-3, with prices ranging from SAR 199,582.50 up to SAR 294,112.50.

Here is a full breakdown of the Prado's exterior, interior, technology, powertrain, and safety kit across the Saudi lineup.

First Impressions: Positioning in the Saudi Market

The Prado wears Toyota's heritage front grille, square side mirrors, and athletic fender flares, sharing the same design language as the larger Land Cruiser. It is built on the new GA-F platform, which improves body rigidity while cutting weight, a genuine upgrade over the outgoing model. 

Prado sits between the RAV4 and the full-size Land Cruiser in the Saudi Arabian SUV segment, directly rivalling the Nissan Patrol, Jeep Wagoneer, and BYD's own Ti 7. This remains the default choice for buyers who want proven off-road capability paired with modern comfort and daily usability.

Exterior Design

Exterior styling and dimensions shift slightly by grade, but every Prado shares the same core design language.

Grade	Dimensions L-W-H (mm)	Wheels
TX-2 / TX-2 DSL	4990-1940-1984	18" alloy, 245/70R18
TXL-1	4930-1980-1984	18" alloy, 265/65R18
TXL-3 / TXL-2 DSL	5005-1980-1992	18" alloy, 265/65R18
ADV-2 / ADV-2 2T / ADV-1 DSL	5005-1980-1992	18" alloy, 265/65R18 to 265/70R18
VXL-3	5025-1980-1992	20" black alloy, 265/60R20

 

Exterior highlights across the range include:

• LED headlights, in circular design on TX-2, rectangular on TXL, and triple-projector design on ADV and VXL grades
• LED daytime running lights and front fog lamps on every grade
• Power auto retractable side mirrors with turn signal lights (TSL)
• Roof rails, mud guards, and a side step on mid and higher grades
• Rear spoiler, side garnish with Turbo emblem, and a power back door from ADV grade upward
• Illuminated side step, rear chrome step guard, and a towing hitch on the range-topping VXL-3
• Head lamp cleaner on VXL-3, useful for keeping visibility clear in dusty desert conditions

Interior Quality, Space, and Comfort

Every Prado comes with a seating capacity of 7, including the driver. The cabin quality climbs sharply as you move up the grade walk.

• TX-2 and TX-2 DSL: Fabric seats with manual adjustment for driver and front passenger, a urethane steering wheel, and a 7 inch multi-information display
• TXL grades: Adds a powered driver seat, front seat ventilation and heating, and a leather steering wheel and shift knob
• ADV grades: Moves to leather seating with powered front seats featuring driver memory, front and second row seat ventilation and heating, and power-folding third row seats
• VXL-3: Tops the range with a steering wheel heater, illuminated scuff plates for all doors, a tonneau cover, and a panoramic moonroof

All grades get front and rear automatic dual-zone air conditioning, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, and automatic power windows on all doors. A centre console cool box, genuinely useful for keeping drinks cold on long desert or highway drives, comes fitted from TXL-2 upward.

Infotainment and Technology

Screen size and tech features scale meaningfully by trim:

Grade	Display Audio	Speakers	Instrument Cluster
TX-2 / TX-2 DSL	8" touchscreen	6	7" multi-info display
TXL-1 / TXL-2 DSL	8" to 12.3" touchscreen	6	7" to 12.3" digital
TXL-3 / ADV grades	12.3" touchscreen with navigation	6 to 10	12.3" fully digital
VXL-3	12.3" touchscreen with navigation	14 JBL speakers	12.3" fully digital

Every grade includes Apple CarPlay and USB-C ports across the front, second, and third rows, so passengers throughout the cabin keep their devices charged on long trips. Higher grades add a Head-Up Display (HUD) projecting speed and navigation onto the windscreen, a wireless mobile charger, a Panoramic View Monitor stitching four cameras into a 360 degree top-down view, and a built-in tire inflator, a genuinely practical addition for desert driving.

Powertrain and Engine Options

The 2026 Prado offers two distinct engines in Saudi Arabia, a petrol turbo and a diesel turbo, both paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4WD with a high/low transfer case.

Spec	2.4L Turbo Petrol (T24A)	2.8L Turbo Diesel (1GD)
Max power	267 HP at 6,000 rpm	201 HP at 3,000-3,400 rpm
Max torque	430 Nm at 1,700-3,600 rpm	500 Nm at 1,600-2,800 rpm
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Fuel tank capacity	110 litres	110 litres
Fuel consumption	10.6 km/L	14.1 km/L

The petrol turbo suits buyers who want stronger outright power and a smoother, quieter delivery for daily driving. The diesel trades some horsepower for a huge torque advantage low in the rev range and markedly better fuel economy, a genuine consideration for owners who regularly drive long distances between cities.

Off-Road Capability and Ride Comfort

This is where the Prado has always earned its reputation, and the 2026 model doubles down with serious off-road hardware:

• Central and rear differential locks, operated from a button in the centre console
• Crawl Control, which maintains a constant low speed by managing engine output and brake pressure over rough terrain
• Multi-Terrain Select with six modes: Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow, and Rock
• Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), letting the driver manually lock or free the stabilizer bar for large undulations
• Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) on VXL-3, adjusting damping in real time between on-road comfort and off-road control
• Electric Power Steering (EPS), tuned for light, easy steering at low speed and stability at higher speed
• 5 Drive Mode Select plus a customizable mode on VXL-3, versus ECO/Normal/Sport on other grades

For Saudi buyers who actually take their Prado into the dunes or up mountain trails around Abha, this terrain-mode flexibility is a genuine differentiator from more road-focused rivals.

Safety Features and Driver Assistance Systems

Safety kit is where the grade walk matters most. Entry grades cover the basics, while ADV and VXL grades add Toyota's full active safety suite:

• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Traction Control (TRC) standard across the range
• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Down Hill Assist Control (DAC) on every grade
• Parking Support Brake (PKSB) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard across the lineup
• Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) from TXL-3 upward, bundling Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Pre-Collision System, and Lane Tracing Assist
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), using radar and a camera to hold a safe following distance and adjust for traffic and curves
• Pre-Collision System (PCS), detecting vehicles, pedestrians day and night, cyclists, and oncoming traffic at intersections
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on ADV and VXL grades
• Safe Exit Assist (SEA), warning occupants of approaching traffic before they open a door
• Adaptive High-beam System (AHS) on ADV and VXL-3
• Airbag count climbs from driver and front passenger only on TX-2, up to driver, passenger, knee, side, and curtain airbags from ADV grade upward

If safety is your priority, then avoid TX-2 and TX-2 DSL grades, which do not carry Toyota Safety Sense, so for the TXL-3  at least to get the fuller active-safety package.

Grade Walk: Which Prado Trim Fits You

• TX-2 / TX-2 DSL: The value workhorse. Fabric seats, an 8 inch touchscreen, and central plus rear differential locks, aimed at buyers who want genuine off-road hardware without the luxury extras.
• TXL-1 / TXL-2 DSL: Adds a bigger touchscreen, a powered driver seat, and front seat ventilation, a practical step up for daily comfort.
• TXL-3: Brings Toyota Safety Sense into the range alongside leather trim and a 12.3 inch gauge cluster.
• ADV-2 / ADV-2 2T / ADV-1 DSL: The off-road specialist tier, with power-folding third row seats, a Panoramic View Monitor, Multi-Terrain Select, and the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism.
• VXL-3: The flagship. Adaptive Variable Suspension, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, a panoramic moonroof, steering wheel heater, and the fullest safety suite in the range.

Pricing and Verdict

Grade	Fuel	Price (SAR, incl. VAT)
TX-2	Petrol	199,582.50
TX-2 DSL	Diesel	207,057.50
TXL-1	Petrol	213,957.50
TXL-2 DSL	Diesel	230,057.50
TXL-3	Petrol	238,107.50
ADV-1 DSL	Diesel	255,357.50
ADV-2	Petrol	279,622.50
ADV-2 2T	Petrol	273,815.00
VXL-3	Petrol	294,112.50

The 2026 Land Cruiser Prado brings a genuinely wide spread of choice to the Saudi mid-size SUV segment, from an honest, capable diesel workhorse to a fully loaded VXL-3 with adaptive suspension and a JBL sound system. This car suits buyers who want proven off-road pedigree, a Toyota badge for resale confidence, and a grade for nearly every budget within the same model line.

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