Toyota Motor PH hands over Land Cruiser Prado to Yulo

2-time Olympic gold winner prefers his luxury SUV white

Carlos Yulo Masando Hashimoto, David Go

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has formally given the keys of a brand-new Land Cruiser Prado to Filipino Olympian Carlos Yulo following his achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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  • What is the color of Carlos Yulo's Land Cruiser Prado?

    The Olympian's vehicle wears a White Pearl Mica colorway.
  • Who spearheaded the turnover ceremonies?

    The Olympian's vehicle wears a White Pearl Mica colorway.
  • Specifically, the unit that the two-time Olympic gold medalist received is a 2025 Land Cruiser Prado powered by a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder, in-line, 16-valve double overhead cam turbo gasoline engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. He personally selected the White Pearl Mica colorway.

    Carlos Yulo Prado Turnover Photo from TMP

    Witnessed by hundreds of the company’s team members, TMP gave the unit to TMP Headquarters in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Leading the vehicle turnover ceremony were TMP President Masando Hashimoto and Vice Chairman Dr. David Go.

    “Thank you, Caloy, for being an inspiration. Like the Prado, you are legendary in every way. We hope the Prado will Move Your World and help you achieve even more,” Hashimoto said in his speech.

    Carlos Yulo Masando Hashimoto Photo from TMP

    The executive shared that Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda is “very proud of him and all the athletes who pushed themselves to achieve the impossible.”

    After getting the vehicle, Yulo was given a tour around the manufacturing facility where the Philippine-made Toyota models Vios, Innova, and the soon-to-be launched Tamaraw are assembled locally.

    Carlos Yulo Prado Turnover Photo from TMP

    “I know this gift isn’t just about me. It’s about this community that has been cheering me on. Toyota, I am so grateful to be a part of your team, this leading brand, this community, and I hope that this gift will inspire others to also chase their own dreams and never give up,” Yulo said during his acceptance speech.

    The Land Cruiser Prado (which was quietly launched to the country recently), measures 4,925 millimeters (mm) long; 1,980 mm wide; and 1,935 mm tall— with a starting price of P4.8 million.

    Carlos Yulo Prado Turnover Photo from TMP

    Aside from Yulo’s preferred hue for his unit, the vehicle can also be had in Avant Garde Bronze and Black Mica.

    The seven-seater premium sport utility vehicle is equipped with leather seats (electronically-adjustable for front occupants) a pair of 12.3-inch digital displays (cluster gauge and Android Auto- and Apple Carplay-ready infotainment system), and wireless charging dock.

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Photo from TMP

    To note, the luxury sport utility vehicle’s powertrain — equipped with six drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport S, Sports S+, Custom) — can dish out 277 horsepower and 430 Newton-meters of torque. Control and stopping power come from ventilated disc brakes.

    Moreover, the vehicle also has numerous technologies that include the Toyota Safety Sense suite of features as well as vehicle security system.

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Photo from TMP

    To recall, Yulo scored his first Olympic gold medal in the individual men’s vault in artistic gymnastics, and his second in the individual men’s floor exercise. Such feat made him the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win multiple gold medals at the quadrennial meet.

    Earlier, Yulo went back to Paris for the Paralympic Games to express his support to the country’s Paralympic athletes and engaged in discussions on giving back to the communities that have helped them as athletes.

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