Prado 150: budget drawer and boot layout guide
Building drawers or a sleeping platform in a Toyota Prado 150 on a budget? Here are the real SUV boot measurements we've got on record, a rough ply cost in NZD and AUD, and some simple layout ideas that work in this vehicle. Measure your own before you cut. Liners, trims and model years all change the numbers.
Suv boot dimensions
| Floor length, rear seats folded | 1770-2010 mm |
|---|---|
| Floor length, rear seats up | 855 mm |
| Width between wheel arches | 1090 mm |
| Max floor width | 1370 mm |
| Cargo height | not yet measured |
| Rear door opening width | 1180 mm |
| Cargo height (floor to ceiling) | 1040 mm |
| Payload | 800 kg |
| Kerb weight | not yet measured |
"Not yet measured" means we haven't found a trustworthy source. We don't guess.
Cheapest ply cost estimate
A basic twin drawer unit sized to this SUV boot would be about 1070 mm wide (arch width minus 20 mm clearance) and 1200 mm long, 300 mm tall. That works out to roughly 3 sheets of 12 mm ply for the carcass and drawer boxes, plus 1 sheet of 18 mm (17 mm in AU) for the top.
| Market | Cheapest ply we found | Ply cost |
|---|---|---|
| NZ | Bunnings NZ Tigerply 12mm NZ$57.50/sheet, Bunnings NZ Tigerply 18mm NZ$89.90/sheet | about NZ$262 |
| AU | Bunnings AU CUSTOMply 12mm A$46.00/sheet, Bunnings AU 17mm non-structural (in-store only) A$71.40/sheet | about A$209 |
This is ply only: drawer runners, screws, glue, carpet and hinges are extra. Prices are 2400×1200 non-structural sheets, checked 15 Oct 2026, and shelf prices vary by store. The sheet count includes about 15% for offcuts and mistakes.
Budget layout ideas
- A low drawer unit (about 250 mm tall) keeps the view out the back window and still lets the rear seats fold where possible.
- A single-drawer and fridge-slide combo suits most SUV boots.
- Strap or bolt everything down: a loose box in a wagon becomes a missile in a crash.
- Check whether the rear door opening is narrower than the floor before you build. The unit has to fit through it.
Help fill the gaps: measure your rig
Common questions
What size is the Prado 150 SUV boot?
From our sourced data: floor length, rear seats folded 1770 mm, 1090 mm between the wheel arches. Always measure your own vehicle before cutting, as tubs, trims and liners vary.
How much does it cost to build DIY drawers for a Prado 150?
Roughly NZ$262 or A$209 in ply for a basic twin drawer unit (3× 12 mm sheets plus 1× 18/17 mm), using the cheapest non-structural sheets at Bunnings in Oct 2026. Runners and hardware are extra.
Will a standard drawer unit fit in a Prado 150?
A unit up to about 1070 mm wide fits between the arches with some clearance. Wider units need to sit above arch height.