The new Land Cruiser prado 250 comes with a completely new design, offering a retro look with boxy & upright proportions. The new SUV also marks the return of the Land Cruiser nameplate to the United States market,
The Prado 250 is underpinned by Toyota’s TNGA-F ladder-frame chassis.This is the foundation for a significant improvement in off-road capability, with a 30% increase in overall rigidity – and 50% for the frame.
The Land Cruiser Prado 250 is offered in three trim levels (Executive, Tec and First Edition), all powered by a 2.8 litre inline-four turbodiesel that is rated at 201 hp and 500 Nm. The mill is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, with a 48-volt mild hybrid version set to be introduced in 2025.
Depending on the region, the Land Cruiser “250” will be available with additional powertrains. In Eastern and Western Europe along with the Middle East, Toyota is going to offer a turbocharged 2.4-liter gasoline engine with 278 hp and 430 Nm torque. In addition, Eastern Europe and Japan will also get a naturally aspirated 2.7-liter gasoline engine rated at 161 hp and 246 Nm torque.
