LDV D90 vs Toyota Prado
What's the difference?

LDV D90

$14,800 - $25,990

2020 price

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Toyota Prado

$73,200 - $101,365

2026 price

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Summary

2020 LDV D90

2026 Toyota Prado

By Tom White

By Stephen Ottley

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Twin Turbo 4, 2.0L

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Fuel Type

Diesel

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Fuel Efficiency

9.1L/100km (combined)

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Seating

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Likes

Makes more sense as a diesel
People-mover practicality
Affordable

Retro looks of 1958 edition
Practical and functional interior
Alternative to diesel power

Dislikes

Terrible software
Cheap interior
A bit unwieldy to drive

Engine can be gruff at times
Higher fuel use than diesel
Not available in Australia

2020 LDV D90 Summary

It’s pretty hard to miss the LDV D90.

Mainly because it is gigantic; it's one of the biggest SUVs you can buy. In fact, I’d say what’s drawn you to this review is maybe you’ve seen one of these behemoths trucking past, and you’re wondering what the LDV badge is all about and how this relatively unknown SUV stands up against popular rivals and other notable newcomers.

To get one confusing thing out of the way, LDV once stood for Leyland DAF Vans, a now-defunct British company which has been brought back to life by none other than China’s SAIC Motor – yes, the same one which also resurrected MG.

So, is this MG big brother worth looking into? We took the recently released diesel version of the D90 on test for a week to seek some answers…

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2026 Toyota Prado Summary

They call it the Toyota LandCruiser (two words) but to Australian eyes it looks like what we affectionately call a Prado. But it’s what’s underneath the surface, beyond the name, that makes this car so interesting.

We recently had the opportunity to drive the Toyota LandCruiser in the US, where the engine isn’t the usual turbo diesel found in the Prado, but rather a petrol-electric hybrid that Australian buyers are denied.

So we wanted to know if we were missing out on something special or if Toyota Australia made the right call to stick with a diesel-only option. Aside from the engine the LandCruiser is very similar to the Prado, so we’ll focus on the key difference rather than detailing the minor changes across the pair.

We spent time behind the wheel of the US LandCruiser to find out, spending a few days driving it around Los Angeles to get a feel for it.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 LDV D90 2026 Toyota Prado

Verdict

Looking for a cheap, powerful diesel SUV with huge cabin space and a humane third row for adults? The D90 is a really sound offering, especially considering the price of entry for this top-spec diesel which should resonate with Aussies a bit better than the petrol version.

It has plenty of issues that could be ironed out, but they’re all so small and not sale-breaking it’s almost annoying how much better the D90 could be with just a little work. Rivals should be looking over their shoulder for what comes next.

Verdict

While no doubt the hybrid would appeal to some buyers, given the limits in towing capacity and higher fuel consumption, the extra performance doesn’t really make the i-Force Max a compelling proposition for the LandCruiser/Prado. Australian buyers have made it abundantly clear they’re happy with the Prado already on sale, so it’s hard to see the hybrid having too much success here alongside the diesel engine.

LDV D90 vs Toyota Prado What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

LDV D90 vs Toyota Prado
What's the difference?