Toyota Prado 150 Series: used review
Australia's favourite family four-wheel drive for 15 years, and the most common Prado for sale. What to look for, which years to choose and what they cost.
The 150 Series Prado was sold new in Australia from late 2009 until the 250 Series replaced it in late 2024. In those 15 years it became the default choice for families who tow, tour and drive off-road. It is also the most common Prado on the used market: about 190 of the Prados we could place by generation are 150 Series, against about 50 of the new 250.
This is a buyer's guide, built from the model's history and what used ones ask today, not a test drive.
What you get
A seven-seat body on a separate chassis, full-time four-wheel drive with low range, and a reputation for lasting. Most were sold with a turbo-diesel engine and an automatic gearbox.
- 2009 to 2015: a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. A 4.0-litre V6 petrol was also sold for part of the 150's life, though few buyers chose it.
- Late 2015 on: a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (the 1GD-FTV) with a six-speed automatic. It was given more power and torque in a 2020 update.
Grades ran from the basic GX through GXL and VX to the top Kakadu. The Prado was facelifted in 2013 and 2017, so later cars have more safety equipment.
The DPF problem
The 2.8-litre diesel built from October 2015 to April 2020 had faulty diesel particulate filters, the subject of a long-running class action that Toyota has now agreed to settle (see Toyota agrees to $750 million settlement over diesel filters). Toyota fixed affected cars through a service program. On a Prado from those years, ask whether the work was done, and look for repeated DPF repairs in the service history.
What to check on any used Prado
- Service history. A diesel that has been serviced on time is worth paying more for.
- Towing and off-road use. Look at the towbar, underbody and suspension for signs of hard work. Many Prados have towed caravans for years.
- Aftermarket parts. Lift kits, bigger tyres and long-range tanks are common. Make sure modifications are legal and noted on the registration where needed.
- The side-hinged rear door. Check the hinges and the spare wheel mount, which carry a lot of weight.
What they cost
These are median asking prices for used Prados by year of build, for sale in the second week of November 2026, rounded to the nearest $500.
| Built | Median price |
|---|---|
| 2010 | $24,000 |
| 2012 | $25,000 |
| 2014 | $30,000 |
| 2016 | $37,000 |
| 2018 | $46,000 |
| 2020 | $51,500 |
| 2022 | $57,000 |
| 2023 | $64,000 |
Across all 150 Series Prados we could identify, the median is $47,000. The new 250 Series asks about $89,500, close to its new price, so the 150 is the value choice for most buyers.
Our pick
A 2018 to 2020 car gives you the updated 2.8-litre diesel and the 2017 facelift at about $46,000 to $51,500. If it was built before April 2020, make sure the DPF work has been done. For a tighter budget, a 2016 or 2017 car with a full service record is about $10,000 less.
Every year, grade and engine is in the Prado price guide.
