For our first family getaway, we loaded the Toyota Prado with everything that comes with travelling with bub — the pram, bassinet, play mat, suitcases, toys, nappy bag and all the extras that somehow multiply overnight.

What surprised me most was the boot space.

At first glance, it didn’t look huge, and I honestly wasn’t sure everything would fit.

But once we started packing, the Prado swallowed it all surprisingly well.

Everything had its place, and we didn’t have to leave anything behind or play an intense game of luggage Tetris.

Cruising up the Motorway to Byron Bay proved effortless. The Prado is so smooth, with enough performance and economy to make driving easy.

We played nursery rhymes, which isn’t our usual choice of travelling music,  but it kept bub asleep. It’s a long drive, with a lot of breaks, but we felt relaxed and comfortable every time we stopped.

For a family holiday, that’s exactly what you want.

It made travelling with bub feel that little bit easier, and after a weekend away, the Prado definitely proved itself as a practical family SUV.

Its easy to see why Prados are so popular with families and gets the Mum and Bub tick of approval.

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There is strong competition with:

• KGM Rexton
• Isuzu MU-X 
• Ford Everest
• GWM Tank 500

Alternative SUVs include:

• Kia Sorento
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid
• Mazda CX-70
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Nissan Pathfinder
• Skoda Kodiaq
• Subaru Outback
• VW Tayron

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Toyota Prado Kakadu Horizon is the ultimate Prado costing around $89,590 which could be a touch problematic because it will nearly get you into a GXL Landcruiser 200 Series.

However, not everyone wants or needs a vehicle the size of a ‘Cruiser so this top of the line Prado could be tempting especially if you don’t necessarily want to tow a small town.

The Horizon driven had the lower output 130kW/450Nm 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine and would benefit from having the newer 150kW/500Nm power plant especially when towing.

However, as a go anywhere, ridgey didge, fourbie touring wagon, you can’t look past the Prado.

It has adequate performance and good fuel economy and makes an ideal back blocks touring vehicle which is precisely what we did in the test vehicle.

Covid restrictions

Covid restricted us to NSW so we did a 3000km road trip to “The Corner”, back through Lightening Ridge then down through Armidale, South West Rocks and back to Sydney.

We weren’t towing which gave us access to plenty of remote scenic places along dirt tracks and roads which the Prado traversed without any trouble at all.

Comfy too as the supple adaptive air suspension soaked up potholes and ripples as if they weren’t there.

The test car had an under mounted spare which cuts tank capacity to about 90 litres. Personally, I would go for the tailgate mounted spare with a 150 litre tank.

The latest Prado scores a raft of advanced driver assist tech’ some of which is too intrusive but can be switched off.

We didn’t need the third row, cream leather or the middle row DVD players but they are in the Horizon package.

That package adds about six grand to Kakadu’s price and consists of mainly dress-up parts I and a few bits and pieces. It makes this model arguably the best looking Prado ever…in my opinion.

Quick Prado Horizon recap

Toyota has dressed up its top-of-the-range Prado with the launch of a Prado Kakadu Horizon special edition featuring more external bling. Priced from $89,590 plus the usual costs, the Horizon adds a front bumper spoiler and bling for the rear bumper, chrome side moulding and mirror covers, metallic/pearl paint finish, clear rear combination lights and an exclusive Horizon badge…

https://www.anyauto.com.au/toyota-prado-kakadu-horizon-2020-radio-review/

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