2025 Toyota Prado Scores Top 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating

The all-new Toyota Prado has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating, delivering strong results across all key testing categories. The rating applies to all variants of the Prado sold in Australia and New Zealand, with testing conducted on the GXL variant.

The Prado’s high scores highlight its comprehensive safety features and solid crash performance, making it a standout in the large SUV segment.

The Toyota Prado performed well in Adult Occupant Protection, scoring 85% (34.39 out of 40). In the frontal offset (MPDB) test, the passenger compartment remained stable, offering Good protection for most critical body regions.

However, Marginal protection was noted for the driver’s chest and Adequate protection for the lower legs. Similarly, the full-width frontal test revealed Marginal protection for the chest of both the driver and rear passenger, though other critical regions scored Good.

Side impact testing showed maximum points with Good protection across all critical areas. In the more severe oblique pole test, Adequate protection was observed for the driver’s chest, while other body regions were rated Good.

The Prado’s centre airbag effectively mitigated occupant-to-occupant interaction in side impacts, and its far-side impact protection scored highly in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pole scenarios.

Child Occupant Protection was a highlight, with the Prado scoring 89% (43.62 out of 49). Tests with child dummies revealed Good protection in both frontal offset and side impact scenarios. I

SOFIX anchorages and top tether points are standard for second-row outboard seats, but they are not available for the optional third-row seats. Notably, the Prado includes an indirect child presence detection system, offering an added layer of safety.

The Prado also scored well in Vulnerable Road User Protection, achieving 84% (53.38 out of 63). Its bonnet design provided Good or Adequate protection to pedestrians in most areas, though Poor results were recorded near the windscreen pillars.

The autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system demonstrated Good performance, avoiding or mitigating collisions with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists in various scenarios.

Safety Assist features contributed to the Prado’s impressive 82% (14.83 out of 18) score. Its Toyota Safety Sense system includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, emergency lane keeping, and intelligent adaptive cruise control.

ANCAP testing revealed Good performance in AEB scenarios, including forward, junction, and head-on situations. Lane support systems and seatbelt reminders were also highly effective.

“The Toyota Prado delivers a robust level of safety, aligning with the expectations of fleet buyers and everyday consumers,” said Carla Hoorweg, ANCAP Chief Executive Officer. “This strong result underscores Toyota’s continued commitment to safety across its model lineup.”

Despite its strong performance, the Prado received deductions for vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in frontal offset crashes, highlighting moderate risks to occupants of oncoming vehicles.

Additionally, ANCAP recommends against using child restraints in the third row due to the lack of top tether anchorages.