Interesting 150

[D4D Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4D]

Spied this on my way to work this morning. A very dirty Kakadu with the spare underneath...

[samo Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close samo]

Re: Interesting 150

i say this would have to be an import, well thats what i reckon aus aussie spec model has the tyre on rear door and 2nd tank underneath (like we didnt know that already). cheers samo :roll:

[lissted Member Find all posts View Profile Close lissted]

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Thought I heard, don't know if its true or not, NZ have the 150's like this. Don't know why they would take it to NZ and not bring it here as well, doesn't make scence. If anyone knows if this is true or not???
Peter

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This is the 'normal' version, as stated previously the 'OZ' model is the odd one because of the extra fuel tank. If you don't need the additional fuel capacity the standard version is probably more attractive if only because the rear window opens allowing access for loading smaller items without opening the rear door, better rear visibility, and the rear camera shows the towbar, .......very useful when connecting a trailer.

Rgds, Rob

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Hi Rob
So can you get either model or only the one with the tyre under the body? Have you talked to anyone who knows why only NZ have these and not OZ?
Peter

[Silvo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Silvo]

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god, that would solve my camper trailer issues with the door smacking it..

but i'd rather have the fuel tank under than the spare.

upcoming model in aus ?

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Seems the NZ base GX version has a rear door mounted spare, (but no extra fuel tank), and the VX and VX Ltd. (Kakadu) are as I described above. Maybe Toyota 'OZ' would source the NZ versions on request, can't see why they wouldn't but you would probably wait longer.

NZ brochure here; http://content.toyota.co.nz/toyota/new_ ... oyota.html

Rgds, Rob

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Thanks Rob
Interesting it seems that your GX is our GLX and only comes in deisel. Even the rear whell cover is different from the pictures. Wether you like the differences or not just ineresting there is the change in things that close to OZ. Thanks Rob, a bit of trivia for us.
Below is a list of what the NZ GX has:
Prado GX features:
3.0 litre 4 cylinder in-line common rail diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler,
16 valve DOHC. Max power 127kW, max torque 410Nm.
Diesel fuel required. Fuel tank capacity is 87 litres.
Fuel consumption*: manual 8.8L/100km, auto 8.5L/100km.
CO2 emissions*: manual 231g/km, auto 225g/km.
6-speed manual or 5-speed auto transmission.
Full-time 4WD with high low ratio; Torson Limited Slip Centre Differential.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist
(BA), Active Traction Control (A-TRC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC); Downhill Assist Control (DAC) - auto only.
17” alloy wheels with 265/65 R17 steel belted radial ply tyres.
Variable Flow Control (VFC) road speed sensitive power steering, 3.0 turns lock to lock,
11.6m turning circle.
Halogen headlights with auto off.
Smart entry and start system; engine immobiliser and alarm system.
4-spoke leather steering wheel with audio, multi-information and Bluetooth controls.
Green tinted front and rear side window glass with UV reduction.
Washer-linked variable intermittent windscreen wipers.
Driver and passenger front, driver’s knee, front side and full length curtain shield airbags.
Cruise control.
Single disc in dash MP3/WMA CD player with Bluetooth handsfree phone capability,
and 6 speakers. Audio input jack and USB connection.
2 x 12V and 1 x 220V accessory power outlets.
4.2” TFT screen with multi-information display.
Fabric seat material and door trim; manual slide and recline front seats;
driver’s power lumbar support; active front headrests.
Air conditioning with driver and rear passenger controls.
Second row 40/20/40 split fold seats; third row 50/50 split fold seats.
Body coloured electric retractable exterior rear view mirrors with side indicator lights.
Reversing camera, rear parking sensors, rear door hard spare wheel cover; rear spoiler.

[Geoffy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Geoffy]

Re: Interesting 150

god, that would solve my camper trailer issues with the door smacking it..

but i'd rather have the fuel tank under than the spare.

upcoming model in aus ?

We had the same issue with the door coming very close (or touching) to the top of the hitch on the trailer. In the end fitting an OzHitch resolved the issue (now we have miles of space between the door and the trailer hitch).

[Silvo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Silvo]

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We had the same issue with the door coming very close (or touching) to the top of the hitch on the trailer. In the end fitting an OzHitch resolved the issue (now we have miles of space between the door and the trailer hitch).

For me the door hits the spare tyre which is mounted on the drawbar as the door is so long. I could clear my Treg and he handbrake fine.

[dannyson Member Find all posts View Profile Close dannyson]

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A spare wheel mount on the rear door is no longer an option for the 150 series here in the UK - unlike the 120 series. But I suppose a trip from Cornwall to Scotland is just a shopping trip for some in Aust

[bdaearth Member Find all posts View Profile Close bdaearth]

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wow and I thought the oz 150 looked plain! That is even worse :roll: each to there own I spose

[dannyson Member Find all posts View Profile Close dannyson]

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Looks much better - to me - w/out a wheel stuck on the back door .... jeez :shock: ... a no brainer surely!! :wink:

[Silvo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Silvo]

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Looks much better - to me - w/out a wheel stuck on the back door .... jeez :shock: ... a no brainer surely!! :wink:

i'd much rather have extra fuel than a clean back door.

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Good point! - but here in the UK / Europe its not so critical ... obviously ...