Shock Verdict: Toyota Prado vs GWM Tank 500 in $80K 4WD Showdown
Is a Prado worth at least $5000 more than a GWM Tank 500? We investigate whether you should buy the proven Japanese 4WD or the Chinese newcomer in 2025 in this comparison review. Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker compares the Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series Prado in GX trim and the GWM Tank 500 in Ultra HEV guise to work out whether it’s worth spending more to buy the Toyota, and where these vehicles both have room for improvement. We look at pricing, fuel economy, interiors, off-roading specs, payload and weights and more to come to a verdict. Other options to look at include the Ford Everest, Isuzu MU-X and Nissan Patrol. Time codes: 0:00 - About this video 1:18 - Diesel vs hybrid 3:31 - Fuel economy test 5:26 - Future PHEV versions? 6:40 - Prado interior 9:34 - Prado back seat 10:24 - Tank 500 interior 12:22 - Tank 500 back seat 13:14 - Boot space comparison 15:57 - Off-roading 17:10 - Towing and payload concerns 17:47 - Driving the Prado 22:05 - Driving the Tank 500 HEV 27:00 - Comparison winner As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!
About Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser , also sometimes spelt as LandCruiser, is a series of four-wheel drive vehicles produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is Toyota's longest running series of models. As of 2019, the sales of the Land Cruiser totalled more than 10 million units worldwide.
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