Snapped in what appears to be base and top spec trim levels, the latest images takes after the previous in that it shows the Prado adopting a sleeker appearance with a new five-bar grille, rounded front bumper, redesigned headlights with daytime running LEDs, new bonnet and revised lower air intake.
Prominent rear-end changes are made up of a new bumper, restyled light clusters and repositioned foglights. Depending on the market, the Prado will again feature the spare wheel mounted on the tailgate, or underneath the body on models fitted with a traditional lid. No final interior images have yet been released.
Engine options are also likely to remain unchanged with international models making use of a 2.7-litre four cylinder petrol and a 4.0-litre V6, while diesel power will come from the same 2.8-litre GD-6 used in the Hilux and Fortuner, the familiar 3.0-litre KD unit powering South African models and a lower output 3.0-litre 5L unit.
A six-speed automatic gearbox is likely to be standard across the range, although some markets will also get the option of a five-speed automatic, a five-speed manual and a six-speed manual.
The Prado is reportedly expected to make its world debut in Japan on September 12th.
IMAGES from autoevolution.com via autohome.cn
