150 Series Prado (GRJ150, KDJ150, GDJ150, TRJ150)
Sept 2009 – 2023 · Light-duty
Lexus twin: Lexus GX 460 (URJ150)
The fourth-generation Prado ran for 14 years with three facelifts. It was sold in the US as the Lexus GX 460.[1]
Key facts
| Released | September 2009[2] |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1GR-FE 4.0 V6; 1KD-FTV 3.0 TD, replaced by 1GD-FTV 2.8 TD (2015); 2TR-FE; 7GR-FKS (China)[1] |
| Short-wheelbase | 3-door J155 in some markets[1] |
| Fuel | Dual tanks 87 + 63 L in some markets[1] |
Timeline
- 2009: launched.[2]
- 2013, 2017: facelifts.[1]
- 2015: 1GD-FTV replaced the 1KD.[1]
- 2020 (Australia): automatic only, GD at 150 kW.[1]
Where it was sold
- Japan: TZ/TX grades; diesel returned 2015[1]
- USA: As the Lexus GX 460 only[1]
- Australia: From Nov 2009; GX/GXL/VX/Kakadu[1]
- Europe / UK: UK: Land Cruiser LC3/LC4/LC5[1]
- Latin America: Argentina (rear-door spare)[1]
- Other Asia / Russia: China to June 2020[1]
Any market not listed is unverified. See the full markets matrix.
WHERE IT WAS SOLD
Markets matrix
SoldLimited / other nameNot sold newUnverified
| Model | Japan | USA | Canada | Australia | New Zealand | Middle East / GCC | Europe / UK | South Africa / Africa | Latin America | Other Asia / Russia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Series Prado Sept 2009 – 2023 | TZ/TX grades; diesel returned 2015[1] | As the Lexus GX 460 only[1] | Unverified | From Nov 2009; GX/GXL/VX/Kakadu[1] | Unverified | Unverified | UK: Land Cruiser LC3/LC4/LC5[1] | Unverified | Argentina (rear-door spare)[1] | China to June 2020[1] |
Buying notes
- Early 1KD-FTV and later 1GD-FTV diesels: check service history and DPF behaviour (the 1GD DPF issue is commonly discussed by owners but we haven't sourced it yet: unverified).
GENERATION COMPARISON
Prado & GX family
250 = 2,850 mm; FJ = 2,580 mm (270 mm shorter)[3]
Series (US years)
Profile
Engine
Curb weight
EPA mpg
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Sources
- Wikipedia, "Toyota Land Cruiser Prado" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Toyota Motor Corporation, 75 Years of Toyota – Vehicle Lineage Chart (PDF)
- Toyota Global Newsroom, "New Land Cruiser FJ Makes World Premiere" (20 Oct 2025)
- Wikipedia, "Lexus GX" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- US EPA fueleconomy.gov – 2003 Lexus GX 470
- US EPA fueleconomy.gov – 2010 Lexus GX 460
- Toyota USA Newsroom, "The Evolution of a Legend: The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser" (20 Feb 2024)
- US EPA fueleconomy.gov – 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser (2.4 L turbo hybrid)
- US EPA fueleconomy.gov – 2024 Lexus GX 550
- Wikipedia, "Toyota FJ Cruiser" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- US EPA fueleconomy.gov – 2007 FJ Cruiser 4WD, auto 5-spd
- Toyota Japan, Land Cruiser "FJ" main specifications (PDF, June 2026)
- Toyota Global Newsroom, "Toyota Launches All-New Land Cruiser FJ Series in Japan" (2026)
Owner-reported issues are marked as such: they are community experience, not factory data. Specs vary by market and model year. Corrections are welcome.