Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 in 2017+ facelift style: kits and what to swap

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 was produced from 2009 to 2023 with two updates — in September 2013 and in September 2017 — so on the road it is three different “faces” of the same body. In the DD Tuning catalog there are four conversion scenarios for it: from early 2009–2013 to the 2013–2017 look, from 2009–2016 to the 2017+ facelift (the most popular, manufacturer 1234 Upgrade), as well as into the style of the 2020 Lexus GX460 and Land Cruiser 300. There is no “Prado 250 style” kit for the 150 body in the catalog — and to be honest, it is a different platform with different proportions, so such a set does not exist yet. Below is what exactly is included in each kit, what remains stock, and what to consider before ordering.

Contents

• Which Prado 150 do you have: 2009–2013, 2013–2017, or 2017+
• Which upgrade scenarios are available in the catalog
• What is included in the facelift kit from 2009–2016 to 2017+
• Can you make a Prado 150 look like a Prado 250
• Is it mandatory to replace the hood and fenders
• Can you install only the headlights, tail lights, or grille
• Painting, wiring, and installation

Which Prado 150 do you have: 2009–2013, 2013–2017, or 2017+

The first thing the manager determines is not the year in the registration, but the actual front end. The 150 body has three versions:

• 2009–2013 (pre-facelift). Slanted “teardrop” headlights, its own bumper and grille. The 2010 and 2013 bumpers are different, so “after-update” parts do not fit here without a kit.
• 2013–2017 (first update). Different grille, bumper, and fog lights; tail lights with alternating sections. The year 2012–2013 is a transition — both versions occur.
• 2017+ (second update). Straight headlights with an LED strip, a grille with vertical ribs, a hood with a pronounced “bulge,” new fenders, and rear LED tail lights. In 2017 you can find both the old and the new front end.

Two more nuances: the car may have been converted before you — then the VIN says one thing, while the body has something else installed; for 2009–2010 cars they also уточнюють the market version separately (including the Arabic one). Therefore, before ordering, the manager will ask for photos from the front and rear: headlights, grille, bumpers, and tail lights are verified by photo, not by year. All parts by generation are collected on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 tuning page.

Which upgrade scenarios are available in the catalog

In the section facelift kits for Prado 150 there are currently four sets. Three of them are made by 1234 Upgrade, one by GBT; all install in stock mounting points and are supplied for painting. The composition below is taken from the product cards — before ordering, verify it again, because the kits are assembled differently.

There is also a “lightweight” option for those who already have the 2017+ front end: the Sport body kit from GBT — overlays for stock bumpers without replacing body panels. This is not a facelift, but an addition to it.

What is included in the facelift kit from 2009–2016 to 2017+

This is the base scenario for most owners, so we will go through it in detail. The facelift kit from 2009–2016 to 2017+ with Full LED optics from 1234 Upgrade is designed for vehicles with the pre-2017 front end. According to the product card, it includes:

• front bumper 2017+, “standard” bumper grille and LED fog lights with brackets (2 pcs.) — the old round fog lights do not fit the new bumper;
• radiator grille 2017+ in the standard design (instead, you can choose the 2017+ TRD grille);
• hood 2017+ with a set of plastic trims under the hood and the left and right front fenders 2017+ — the hood and fenders are metal;
• front LED optics 2017+ (2 pcs.) and LED headlight eyelids;
• rear bumper 2017+ and rear LED tail lights 2017–2023 (2 pcs.);
• chrome strip above the plate in the 2018 design — the upper part and the “tub” overlay;
• fastener kit for conversion to the 2018 look.

The plastic parts are ABS. Interior parts are not included: it changes only the exterior, and updating the interior to the 2018–2023 look is a separate kit. If the vehicle already has a 2017+ front end, this kit is not needed.

Can you make a Prado 150 look like a Prado 250

No — at least not with a kit from the catalog. The Land Cruiser Prado 250 (J250) was unveiled on August 2, 2023, and it is a new platform with different body proportions, a different window line, and a different rear end: you cannot “dress up” the 150 by replacing bumpers, hood, and headlights, and we do not offer such a set. If you want a truly “newer” silhouette, the catalog has two scenarios beyond its own generation — the Land Cruiser 300 style kit from GBT and the 2020 Lexus GX460 kit from 1234 Upgrade. Both replace not only the front end but also the tailgate with tail lights, so the scope of work is larger. The most predictable option in terms of results is the 2017+ facelift within its own generation: all panel gaps are factory-correct there.

Is it mandatory to replace the hood and fenders

To switch to the 2017+ look — yes. The new-style headlights have a different shape, and the seam line with the hood and fender runs differently than on 2009–2016 vehicles. The new “curved” hood is not installed on an older car by itself, and the 2017+ fender does not fit the 2013–2017 front end — which is why the kit includes the hood, both fenders, and the plastics under the hood. The roof, doors, and glazing are not touched: the body remains a Prado 150; only the “skin” of the front and rear is changed.

For switching from 2009–2013 to the 2013–2017 look, the hood and fenders remain stock: here you change the bumper, grille, optics, and rear tail lights, and the seam with the hood is covered by the hood edge trim from the kit. This is the least labor-intensive scenario.

Can you install only the headlights, tail lights, or grille

You can, but with conditions — and they differ for the front and the rear.

Headlights. In the front optics for Prado 150 section there are options for 2013–2017 and for 2017+ — LED, Full LED, and Lexus-design with three or four projectors. 2017+ headlights do not fit 2009–2016 vehicles on their own: they require the newer bumper, grille, hood, and fenders. On vehicles that already have the 2017+ front end, the headlights are swapped into stock locations. Long eyelids are used for LED headlights, short ones for reflector headlights, and this should also be checked when selecting a grille.

Rear tail lights (“stops”). In the rear LED tail lights section there is the 2013 design for 2009–2017 vehicles, and LED, BlackEdition, GX-type, and Dragon for 2017–2023. The new-style tail lights are not a direct replacement on the older rear bumper — due to the different shape a gap remains, which is why in the 2017+ kit the tail lights come together with the rear bumper. For vehicles with an already updated rear end, replacing tail lights is a standard “plug-and-play” operation.

Grille. The 2013–2017 and 2017+ grilles are different; each is selected to match its bumper and headlights. If the front end is already the correct version, the grille (standard, TRD, OffRoad) can be replaced separately.

Painting, wiring, and installation

All bumpers, hoods, and fenders in the kits are supplied for painting: the part may arrive in a transport primer, which is not a final coating. The correct sequence is to first test-fit the entire kit on the vehicle, set the gaps and, if necessary, adjust the mountings, and only then prep and paint. The front and rear bumpers are best painted together so the shade matches. There is no need to cut or weld the body — the parts mount in stock locations.

Wiring is the second point of attention. The front LED optics, fog lights, and rear tail lights connect to the factory connectors, but Prado 150s of different years and trims have different modules: sometimes it will be plug-and-play, sometimes an adapter or repinning will be required. Some replacement headlights do not have adaptive lighting (it is stated as such in the 2009–2013 to 2013–2017 kit), while others have an electric leveler or AFS — check this function in the card of the specific set. Entrust the wiring to an auto electrician before painting, while the front end is still easy to disassemble.

You can install the kit through the network of certified DD Tuning service centers — the manager will suggest the nearest one. If you want to see how the same scenario looks on another brand, check out our breakdown of the Range Rover L405 in the L460 style: the logic is the same — a full kit with fenders and hood gives a cleaner result than trying to install only the headlights.

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