The Toyota Landcruiser Prado 250 series has a much boxier, retro-inspired style than its predecessor, although there is one feature Australians are missing from the new generation SUV.
At the unveiling, the Japanese automaker showed off a Prado 250 series with classic, round headlights, compared to the more modern-looking rectangular ones.
Other markets such as the US, UK, Europe and Japan have Prado variants with these round headlights. There are many special launch edition variants.
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In Australia, however, the entire launch range for the Prado 250 series consists of rectangular units.
When asked if the round headlights would be introduced to the local range at some point, senior product planner Harrison Schipke said Toyota Australia is taking customer feedback into account.
“Of course there has been positive feedback on the round headlights,” said Mr Schipke.
“This is a new generation product. Because we take customer feedback into account, we can certainly also leave the door open for a round headlight.”
“We don’t have any plans at the moment,” said Toyota Australia vice-president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley.
“But you know, we are a company that is agile and adapts to the wishes of the customer.
“So if it is there, we will certainly look at the possibilities.”
For the first time, all Toyota LandCruiser Prado variants 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.
Prices for the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado range start at $72,500 before on-road for the GX, rising to $99,990 before on-road for the Kakadu flagship.
They’re powered by the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine as the 150 Series, this time fitted with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, although power and torque remain the same at 150kW and 500Nm.
The new Prado’s turbo-diesel engine is mated to a new eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission (two ratios higher than the previous model) and a two-speed transfer case, again offering low range and power to all four gears sends. turns through full-time four-wheel drive.
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