this Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 Series Its styling is boxier and more retro than its predecessor, although there’s one feature the Australians have missed out on in the new-generation SUV.
At the launch event, the Japanese carmaker showed off the Prado 250 range, which features classic round headlights compared to more modern-looking rectangular units.
Prado models equipped with these round headlights are also available in other markets such as the US, UK, Europe and Japan. Many are special distribution variants.
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However, in Australia, the entire Prado 250 series launch line-up features rectangular units.
When asked whether round headlights would be introduced into the local product line at some stage, senior product planner Harrison Shipke said Toyota Australia was listening to customer feedback.
“Certainly the feedback on the round headlights has been positive,” Mr Shipke said.
“This is a new generation product and as we listen to customer feedback we can definitely open the door to round headlights.”
“We don’t have any plans right now,” Toyota Australia vice-president sales and marketing Sean Hanley added.
“But you know, we’re a company that’s flexible and able to adjust to customer needs.
“So we’re definitely looking for opportunities if they exist.”
For the first time, all Toyota LandCruiser Prado models are based on the same TNGA-F ladder frame platform as the LandCruiser 300 Series as well as the Toyota Tundra and Lexus GX and LX.
The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado range starts from $72,500 for the GX before on-road costs, while the Kakadu flagship model costs $99,990 for on-road costs.
They’re powered by the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine as the 150 series, this time with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, but power and torque outputs remain at 150kW and 500Nm.
The new Prado’s turbodiesel engine is mated to a new eight-speed torque converter automatic gearbox (up two gear ratios over the outgoing model) and a two-speed transfer case, again offering low-range gearing and supply to all four engines. Power is channeled through corners through a full-time four-wheel-drive system.
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