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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J250)

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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J250)

Producer(s)

Toyota

Production Start

2023 (5th generation J250)

Segment

Luxury SUV

Engine Option(s)

2.8L diesel

2.4L 48V hybrid

Drivetrain

Full-time 4x4

Seating Capacity

5–7 people

Transmission(s)

8-speed automatic

Production Locations

Tahara and Hino (Japan)

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J250) is a mid-size SUV model produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. First introduced under the name Prado in 1996, the model was updated in 2023 with its fifth generation (J250). The new generation offers an electrified powertrain with a hybrid engine option.

Design and Structural Features

The fifth-generation Land Cruiser Prado combines Toyota’s traditional off-road vehicle design with modern elements. A vertical front grille LED headlights and prominent fender lines define its exterior profile. The model is produced in both 5-seater and 7-seater configurations.

  • Body Type: SUV (5 doors)
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 4,920 mm
    • Width: 1,980 mm
    • Height: 1,870 mm
    • Wheelbase: 2,850 mm
  • Boot Capacity: 640 litres (with rear seats folded in 7-seater variants)
  • Weight: 2,300–2,600 kg


Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J250 (Toyota)

Engine Options and Performance

The Land Cruiser Prado is offered in Europe and Türkiye with two engine options:

  • 2.8L D-4D Diesel:
    • Power: 204 hp
    • Torque: 500 Nm
    • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
    • Drive: Full-time four-wheel drive (4WD)
  • 2.4L Hybrid 48V (Europe):
    • Total system power: 330 hp
    • Electric-assist driving provides advantages for short-distance urban use

Multiple off-road driving modes Crawl Control and differential locks are standard equipment.

Interior and Technological Features

Key standard features found across all variants of the Land Cruiser Prado interior:

  • 8-inch central multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
  • 7-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Electrically operated tailgate
  • Optional equipment includes a 12.3-inch multimedia display a JBL premium audio system and a panoramic glass roof.

Safety and Driver Assistance Systems

The Land Cruiser Prado is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 package. Key standard safety systems across all models include:

  • Pre-Collision System (PCS)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (DRCC)
  • Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
  • 360° Surround View Camera

Production and Market Position

The Land Cruiser Prado (J250) is manufactured at Toyota’s Tahara and Hino plants in Japan. The vehicle competes in the mid-size luxury SUV segment against the Jeep Grand Cherokee Land Rover Defender and Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Bibliographies

Toyota Newsroom Europe. "Introducing the Land Cruiser Hybrid 48V: A New Powertrain for Toyota’s Legendary SUV." Accessed July 9, 2025.

Toyota Türkiye. "Land Cruiser Prado Teknik ve Donanım Özellikleri (PDF)." Accessed July 9, 2025. https://www.toyota.com.tr/content/dam/toyota/nmsc/turkey/cars/e-brosur/land-cruiser-prado/Yeni-Land-Cruiser-Prado-Teknik-ve-Donanim-Ozellikleri.pdf

Toyota Türkiye. "Land Cruiser Teknik Özellikler ve Donanımlar." Accessed July 9, 2025. https://www.toyota.com.tr/araba-modelleri/land-cruiser-prado

Toyota UK. "Toyota Land Cruiser – Models and Specifications." Accessed July 9, 2025.

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AuthorÖmer Faruk GünayDecember 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM

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Contents

  • Design and Structural Features

  • Engine Options and Performance

  • Interior and Technological Features

  • Safety and Driver Assistance Systems

  • Production and Market Position

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