2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J250

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (J250 Series) marks a ground-up return to classic, functional 4x4 styling while adopting Toyota’s high-rigidity GA-F body-on-frame platform shared with the Land Cruiser 300. Replacing the outgoing 150 Series, the J250 features a boxy profile, upright windscreen, low beltline for enhanced visibility, black composite off-road trim bumpers with modular corner caps for low-cost repairs, and prominent wheel arch overfenders. Trim levels across JDM, Australian, European, and regional export markets range from the utilitarian GX and mid-tier VX/TX to retro-inspired First Edition models, offered with either classic heritage round LED headlights or rectangular triple-LED projector light clusters.Under the bonnet, global diesel variants rely on Toyota’s heavy-duty 2.8-liter (2,755cc) 1GD-FTV inline 4-cylinder turbocharged common-rail diesel engine. In standard specification, it outputs 204 PS (201 hp / 150 kW) and 500 Nm of torque. European, Australian, and select regional markets incorporate Toyota’s V-Active 48V mild-hybrid system, integrating a compact electric motor-generator and lithium battery to improve stop-start smoothness and low-speed acceleration. Power is delivered through a Direct-Shift 8-speed automatic transmission to a full-time 4WD system with a Torsen limited-slip center differential and low-range transfer case. Key chassis upgrades include Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), allowing the front anti-roll bar to be electronically uncoupled for maximum wheel articulation over off-road obstacles.Inside, the cabin balances rugged utility with modern technology. Depending on seating configuration (5-seater or 7-seater layouts), interior features include a 7.0-inch to 12.3-inch digital driver cluster, an 8.0-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, durable fabric, synthetic leather (SofTex), or genuine leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, physical climate/drive mode toggles designed for easy use with gloves, and multiple USB-C ports.