What is it?
The Prado has been reskinned, re-engined and re-platformed. The 250 Series rides on Toyota's TNGA-F body-on-frame architecture, the same chassis underneath the LandCruiser 300 and the new HiLux, with a 48V mild-hybrid assist on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel.
The lineup runs from GX 4WD at $72,500 plus on-roads, through to Kakadu 4WD at $99,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
TNGA-F frame shared with the LandCruiser 300, 3,500 kg braked tow across the range, and Altitude brings locking rear diff plus sway-bar disconnect into the lineup for the first time.
Third-row space in 7-seat grades is cramped for adults because the hybrid battery sits high. Cargo with all three rows up is genuinely small for a 5-metre 4WD wagon.
Should you buy the LandCruiser Prado?
Reasons to buy
- TNGA-F frame shared with the LandCruiser 300, 3,500 kg braked tow across the range, and Altitude brings locking rear diff plus sway-bar disconnect into the lineup for the first time.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 906 L (5-seat) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Third-row space in 7-seat grades is cramped for adults because the hybrid battery sits high. Cargo with all three rows up is genuinely small for a 5-metre 4WD wagon.
- You want a V6 diesel (Ford Everest), a 7-year warranty (Isuzu MU-X), a hybrid V6 (GWM Tank 500), or you can stretch to LandCruiser 300 money.
- 5-year warranty trails Kia, MG and Chinese rivals at 7 years or more. Price walk over the 150 Series is real.
- Top trim climbs to $99,990 plus on-roads.
CarTell.tv tests the new 250 Series Prado VX on Australian roads and tracks. New TNGA-F chassis, 48V mild-hybrid diesel, what changed and what stayed.
