The 2025 Toyota Prado is finally here! After a long 15-year wait, the fifth generation of the popular four-wheel-drive (4WD) is now in Australian showrooms. So, has the new LandCruiser 250 Series been worth the wait? In this expert review, CarsGuide Deputy News Editor John Law attempts to find out at its national media launch.
Of course, the next-gen Prado separates itself from its predecessor with a retro but modern exterior design and an interior that balances digitalisation with off-road practicality (read: physical buttons). Either way, it's sure to turn heads as it looks two generations newer than its forebear.
Under the bonnet, the new Prado sticks with a familiar formula for Australia, with a carryover 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine the sole option, although it is now equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system, dubbed V-Active, which is designed to improve fuel efficiency – even if only by a little bit.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Pricing and features
02:15 Design
03:44 Practicality
07:15 Under the bonnet
07:41 Efficiency
08:22 Safety
08:50 Driving
15:28 Ownership
16:26 Verdict
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