Having lost track of the number of time we’ve brought you this vehicle before, it was decided that it is best to move on to the fresh information that has emerged on the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado.

The new Land Cruiser Prado, whose interiors were spied recently was photographed in a dealer lot, signifying its not so far away official announcement. The front grille, headlamp, bumper and tail lights have been altered.

This car with these body graphics looks like an animation character ready for a parade. Hope only its looks have been softened and not its capabilities.

The new version carries over the same 4.0-liter V6 engine from the outgoing car. Rumor has it the new Prado will harness power from the 4.6-liter V8 engine which at present serves the Land Cruiser.

Even better.

The JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Toyota Land Cruiser has received a new 318hp 4.6-liter V8 engine. The Land Cruiser’s current engine is a 4.7-liter Toyota engine which uses outdated technology.

The 4.6-liter V8 Dual VVT-i gasoline engine produces 318-horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460Nm of maximum torque at 3,400 rpm. The predecessor’s 4.7-liter V8 posted inferior figures of 288HP and 445Nm. The new 4.6L V8 is coupled to a new 6-speed automatic transmission that replaces the previous 5-speed auto box.