It’s now been six months since Toyota’s long-awaited, fifth-generation 250 Collection LandCruiser Prado changed the top-selling, 15-year-old 150 Collection, permitting sufficient time for the mud to settle.
Regardless of early complaints about excessive costs and issues that the hole to its extra luxurious Lexus GX sibling was too small, the Prado has managed to cement itself as Toyota Australia’s third greatest promoting mannequin thus far in 2025.
It’s behind solely the omnipresent RAV4 mid-sizer SUV chief and the HiLux ute within the Japanese model’s in depth native lineup. And after shedding its long-held massive SUV title to the Ford Everest throughout the mannequin changeover final yr, it has even out-sold its most direct rival within the first 5 months of this yr, and is properly forward of the Isuzu MU-X.
The Prado has achieved that regardless of its lack of revolutionary gear beneath its angular sheetmetal, specifically its engine. It’s fitted with the identical electrified 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel as discovered within the HiLux, which belongs to an engine household launched in 2015.
With 48V mild-hybrid help, it’s the one engine accessible for the boxy off-road wagon in Australia. Abroad, it may be had with a handful of four-cylinder petrol powertrains, together with a hybrid, whereas its Lexus counterpart will get a buttery 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6.
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Nonetheless, the Prado is loaded with tech and gear, even when a number of the nicer gear like adaptive suspension isn’t accessible on the ‘Cruiser you see right here.
On take a look at is the seven-seat Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL, a preferred trim degree and the second most inexpensive Prado variant at the moment on sale in Australia. It nonetheless isn’t low-cost at a whopping $79,990 earlier than on-road prices, although even the bottom GX will price round $80,000 as soon as it’s parked in your driveway.
The GXL grade particularly lately turned somewhat extra accessible with the addition of a five-seat choice, bringing its beginning worth down by $1000. Nevertheless it’s nonetheless significantly costlier than the Everest and MU-X.
How does it stack up now the hype has died down?
How a lot does the Toyota LandCruiser Prado price?
The seven-seat Prado GXL is priced at $79,990 earlier than on-road prices, whereas its five-seat various shaves off $1000.
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX | $72,500 |
| 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL | $79,990 |
| 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado VX | $87,400 |
| 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Altitude | $92,700 |
| 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu | $99,990 |
Its most direct mainstream rivals are the Everest and MU-X, each of that are additionally massive, off-road succesful ladder-frame SUVs. In the intervening time, each fashions are additionally accessible in cheaper rear-wheel drive guises, whereas the Prado is bought solely with four-wheel drive setup.
Everest 4×4 variants vary in worth from $59,240 to $81,200 earlier than on-roads, although they develop into more and more road-oriented as costs climb – bar the off-road-ready Tremor for $76,590 earlier than on-roads.
The 4×4 MU-X lineup, in the meantime, ranges from $54,400 to $75,100 earlier than on-roads, the latter making use of to the beefed-up X-Terrain off-road flagship.
GWM’s hybrid Tank 500 might also be cross-shopped towards the Prado, and it ranges in worth from $66,490 to $73,990 drive-away. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, a historic Prado rival, was discontinued final yr.
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What’s the Toyota LandCruiser Prado like on the within?
Utilitarian, however not as bare-bones as you would possibly anticipate for a second-from-the-bottom mannequin grade.
Although the additions to the GXL over the GX aren’t in depth, they’re quality-of-life enhancements that do wonders to raise the cabin expertise.
Gone is the fabric seat upholstery, which is now changed with artificial leather-based that appears and feels premium.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel and kit selector are additionally upgrades in comparison with the bottom GX, each of that are simple on the eyes if nothing else. It makes for a nice inside, and one which feels a lot nicer in actuality than the pictures would counsel.
A very powerful omission from the GXL is a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which isn’t accessible till costlier VX degree. We nonetheless suppose the 7.0-inch partial-digital show is an efficient various, however not one which screams $80,000.
Right here you’ll discover primary journey data on a easy graphic design, which may be scrolled by utilizing buttons on the left of the steering wheel. The display is flanked by gauges for temperature and gas degree, and it’s usually a clear setup.
The bezelled plastic panel wherein this show sits incorporates the 7.0-inch infotainment system. It appears an identical to the screens you’ll discover in most different new Toyotas, headlined by clear graphics and sharp decision.
Down the fitting is a ribbon for primary app shortcuts, which is straightforward sufficient to navigate however may be fiddly on the transfer. One other missed merchandise is the extra premium 14-speaker JBL sound system, however the usual setup within the GXL will get the job performed properly.
You get wi-fi smartphone mirroring as commonplace, and whereas it may be thought-about dependable, Melbourne’s toll gantries would persistently trigger it to drop out – this additionally impacts different Toyota merchandise.
There’s a bodily local weather interface beneath that contains an array of buttons and switches. It’s sturdy and straightforward to work with on the transfer, however we don’t like using shiny black plastic for the higher buttons.
Extra shiny plastic is discovered on the large centre console, which is damaged up by boring plastic buttons and the massive gear selector. This large, boxy part of the cabin is dominated by squares and laborious edges, nevertheless it ties in properly with the way in which every little thing else appears.
All of the buttons listed below are massive and straightforward to search out too, which helps if there’s a small adjustment to be made on the transfer. The one hiccup is that the multitude of buttons means there’s rather a lot to wrap your head round, although the clear labels assist.
Close by are additionally three USB-C ports, a wi-fi telephone charger, HDMI port, and two cupholders.
All of it makes for a sensible area – which gained’t develop into cramped when loaded with passengers and free gadgets – to not point out luxe with the addition of the centre console chilly field.
You’ll discover extra hardy buttons on and across the steering wheel, and the extent of management offered is spectacular. We additionally respect that none of those buttons are touch-sensitive, which suggests they need to stand the take a look at of time.
The utilitarian look doesn’t imply the GXL is uncomfortable inside, both. Its seats are plush and supply vary of powered adjustment on the motive force’s facet, whereas the leather-clad steering wheel feels good within the palms, and the principle contact factors are welly padded.
Not solely that, however there’s additionally loads of area throughout because of the Prado’s boxy stature. Although it’s tall, the sturdy facet steps and inside A-pillar seize handles make it simpler to tug your self into.
There are additionally handles on the B-pillars, which assist to get into the second row. It’s the same story right here as it’s up entrance, with a handful of options added over the bottom GX that make it a nicer place to spend time.
Leather-based upholstery is one, when you get some reclining adjustment because of the folding mechanism fitted for third-row entry. There’s additionally a devoted second-row local weather management interface, with pared-back buttons to regulate a number of primary features – air is then fed by roof-mounted vents.
The seats themselves are pretty flat and don’t present world-class assist, which is one thing that turns into painfully obvious on lengthy drives. They’ll be positive for commuting and college runs, although.
It’s the same story for the third row, simply with a lot much less legroom. Headroom is nice for each rear rows, whereas each third-row seats have devoted USB-C ports, cupholders, and a small central storage tray.
In fact, boot area is nearly non-existent with the third row prepared to be used, however the boot was already compromised to start with. Bluntly, this stays the worst a part of the Prado’s cabin.
On this seven-seat mannequin, the third row sits atop the boot ground as an alternative of being built-in into it – as a result of mild-hybrid battery and the spare wheel being positioned beneath the ground as an alternative of on the tailgate. There’s then an ungainly plastic field in the back of the load ground to create a flat load ground, nevertheless it sits method too excessive above the boot ground.
Moreover and annoyingly, neither the tow bar’s laborious carry case nor the body-coloured tow hitch cowl suits on this plastic container, regardless of being equipped with the automotive. There are additionally massive nooks across the seats and a container for issues to fall into, and the cargo field can’t assist a lot weight on prime.
You at the very least get a powered tailgate with the GXL, however the compromised boot packaging nonetheless seems like a evident oversight – particularly in comparison with an Everest.
| Dimensions | Toyota Prado |
|---|---|
| Size | 4990mm |
| Width | 1980mm |
| Peak | 1925mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Cargo capability | 182L (all seats up) 906L (third row folded) 1829L (third and second rows folded) |
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What’s beneath the bonnet?
All Prados are powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that’s largely the identical as what you get within the HiLux, Fortuner, HiAce and LandCruiser 70 Collection, albeit with the addition of V-Energetic mild-hybrid expertise throughout the vary. It additionally will get an eight-speed automated transmission as an alternative of a six-speed auto.
| Specs | Toyota Prado |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8L 4cyl turbo-diesel with 48V MHEV |
| Battery | 4.3Ah li-ion |
| Motor generator energy | 8.4kW |
| Motor generator torque | 65Nm |
| Whole system energy | 150kW @ 3000-3400rpm |
| Whole system torque | 500Nm @ 1600-2800rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automated |
| Drive sort | Full-time 4WD |
| Gas financial system (claimed) | 7.6L/100km |
| Gas financial system (as examined) | 9.0L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 200g/km |
| Gas tank | 80L principal tank 30L sub tank 17.4L AdBlue |
| Kerb weight | 2535kg |
| Payload | 615kg |
| Braked towing capability | 3500kg |
| Gross car mass (GVM) | 3150kg |
| Gross mixture mass (GCM) | 6600kg |
Our week with the automotive usually concerned long-distance cruising, together with freeway commuting. The latter concerned a number of stints in visitors which, when mixed with moments of tougher acceleration, contributed to our barely greater gas financial system. Just like the Everest, the Prado requires AdBlue exhaust fluid.
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How does the Toyota LandCruiser Prado drive?
That is the place the GXL’s ‘base-spec’ leanings develop into clearer, because it lacks a layer of polish.
The diesel engine beneath the bonnet is a giant a part of this, because it was with the outdated Prado, as a result of it doesn’t do the Prado any favours by way of luxurious or refinement, however you at the very least get sturdy torque figures and confirmed sturdiness.
The trade-off is efficiency and effectivity. The Prado isn’t quick, and forcing it to maneuver rapidly could have it chugging by gas.
Sure, the Prado now has a mild-hybrid system, nevertheless it’s about as delicate because it will get. You gained’t discover any electrical energy help on the transfer, solely actually when the engine turns on and off at standstill.
It’s the identical as what you get in a V-Energetic HiLux, which doesn’t scream refinement and isn’t as clean because the Everest’s biturbo-diesel 4 or non-obligatory V6 diesel (or the 300 Collection LandCruiser’s oil-burning V6). Nonetheless, it’s extra environment friendly than earlier than, works a bit higher with the additional transmission ratios, and does a reliable job whether or not you’re driving within the suburbs, towing or on a long-distance journey.
Whereas the outdated Prado was famend for its experience consolation (for a ladder-frame car), we additionally discover the brand new mannequin’s suspension setup to be harsh on the street. It doesn’t appear to take in bumps in the way in which we’d like, as an alternative exhibiting a bouncy experience a bit like a ute.
In fact, the Prado continues to be a body-on-frame car, however there’s a drastic distinction between the GXL’s chassis setup and the Adaptive Variable Suspension damping system fitted to the Prado VX and up, which really feel extra like an Everest. It’s notably uncomfortable on tough rural roads, and passengers within the again will undergo the worst of it.
We anticipate this to enhance with a trailer hooked up, a completely loaded boot, or each. However experience consolation, or the shortage thereof, is what reminds you that the GXL isn’t a premium variant and, just like the smaller instrument show, it isn’t befitting of a giant SUV that prices greater than $80,000 on the street.
There are advantages to the firmer experience, although. One is that it ought to higher deal with an elevated load over the rear axle, like a trailer, with out upsetting the steadiness of the automotive as a lot.
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One other is that it’s surprisingly snug as soon as the blacktop ends. In contrast to on the bitumen, the Prado GXL by some means soaks up small bumps on unsealed roads with confidence.
And given it now shares the identical TNGA-F ladder body and the same footprint to the LandCruiser 300 Collection, the brand new Prado brings an uptick in stability and street holding, each off-road and on.
You even have respectable floor clearance to work with, so reaching these distant campsites with out damaging the car or its contents ought to be simple, and bigger obstacles and holes gained’t trigger issues.
If the going will get harder, you even have the benefit of off-road drive modes, low-range gearing, and an digital locking centre differential, all of which work as they need to. A surround-view digital camera makes it simple to put and park the Prado, too.
The GXL lacks the locking rear differential, surround-view digital camera, and entrance sway bar disconnect operate fitted to costlier variants, nevertheless it nonetheless has loads of off-road {hardware} to maintain you shifting on all however the steepest of hill climbs.
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Each on street and off, the Prado is a straightforward automotive to drive. Energy supply is clean and constant, and the eight-speed automated works properly in most use instances.
The steering is direct and whereas it has a stable really feel, it turns into heavier if you interact sport mode. Just like the outdated Prado, you’ll discover some physique roll round turns, however the automotive doesn’t really feel unwieldy in the identical method lots of massive SUVs can – seemingly a byproduct of its suspension tune.
The Prado can also be outfitted with a complete suite of security gear, even from the underside of the vary. These programs are all dependable, together with the adaptive cruise management and lane-centring features that comply with lanes and adapt to visitors.
It’s reluctant to use extra aggressive steering lock although, which suggests it’ll seemingly ask you to take over when travelling on windy rural highways, and not one of the security gear is just too intrusive.
Visibility out of the cabin is nice, although it’ll take a second to get used to the vertical facet mirrors when you’re coming from a extra conventional SUV.
One factor that annoys us is the Prado’s requirement of AdBlue, which is housed in a 17.4-litre tank and must be refilled each 8000km on common. It’s the primary time a Toyota has wanted AdBlue in Australia, and it’s inconvenient that refilling the tank isn’t a service merchandise.
It isn’t essentially inconvenient to refill the AdBlue at a service station, nevertheless it’s a big switch-up for folks coming from older Prados. Like different Toyotas with this engine, it additionally conducts frequent diesel particulate filter (DPF) burn-offs whereas on the street.
These are solely small hold-ups within the grand scheme of issues, and total the GXL gives an honest driving expertise. We’d simply fairly a Prado with adaptive suspension, which is the one actual issue that detracts from an in any other case well-behaved car.
| Off-road dimensions | Toyota Prado GXL |
|---|---|
| Monitor entrance and rear | 1664mm entrance 1668mm rear |
| Floor clearance | 210mm |
| Method angle | 31º |
| Departure angle | 17º |
| Ramp breakover angle | 25º |
| Wading depth | 700mm |
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What do you get?
Toyota gives 5 trim ranges for the Prado in Australia, and the GXL is second from the underside.
2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GX gear highlights:
- 5 seats
- 18-inch darkish gray alloy wheels
- Entrance grille with ‘TOYOTA’ lettering
- LED headlights
- LED daytime operating lights
- Folding body-coloured mirrors
- Darkened entrance and rear bumpers, facet sills, wheel arches
- Handbook tailgate
- Material upholstery
- Rubber ground mats
- Six-way guide driver’s seat adjustment
- 7.0-inch multi-function instrument show
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 10-speaker sound system
- Wired and wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- 4 USB-C ports
- Embedded satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Toyota linked providers
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Downhill help management
- Crawl management with 5 pace settings
Prado GXL provides:
- Seven-seat capability
- Roof rails
- Rear privateness glass
- Silver entrance and rear bumper trim
- Energy tailgate
- Artificial leather-based upholstery
- Heated and ventilated entrance seats
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather-based-accented steering wheel and kit knob
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Wi-fi charging pad
- Rear local weather management
- Two further USB-C charging ports
Prado VX provides:
- 20-inch darkish metallic alloy wheels
- Bi-LED headlights with dynamic auto-levelling
- Adaptive high-beam help
- Physique-coloured entrance and rear bumpers
- Over-fender (wheel arch) moulding
- Rear guard trim
- Leather-based-accented seats
- Energy lumbar and reminiscence operate for driver’s seat
- 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Energy-adjustable steering wheel
- Carpet ground mats
- Refrigerated centre console
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14-speaker JBL sound system
- Adaptive Variable Suspension
- 5 drive modes
- Multi-terrain choose
- Multi-terrain monitor
Prado Altitude provides:
- 5 seats
- 18-inch matte gray alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
- Locking rear differential
- ‘Stabiliser disconnect mechanism’ (rather than Adaptive Variable Suspension)
- Black door handles and tailgate trim
- Black wheel arch moulding
- Sunroof
- Two-tone colors accessible
- Digital rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- Head-up show
Prado Kakadu provides:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Illuminated facet steps
- Heated and ventilated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Adjustable driver’s seat thigh assist
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Head-up show
- Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential
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Is the Toyota LandCruiser Prado protected?
The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has a five-star ANCAP security ranking primarily based on testing performed by ANCAP in 2024.
| Class | Toyota Prado |
|---|---|
| Grownup occupant safety | 85 per cent |
| Little one occupant safety | 89 per cent |
| Susceptible street consumer safety | 84 per cent |
| Security help | 82 per cent |
Security gear highlights:
- 9 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Stability management with lively traction management
- Adaptive cruise management
- Lane hint help (lane centring)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear parking assist brake (stops the automotive if a static object is detected)
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Trailer sway management
- Trailer pre-wiring harness
- 360-degree digital camera
The VX, Altitude, and Kakadu grades acquire tyre stress monitoring.
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How a lot does the Toyota LandCruiser Prado price to run?
Toyota Australia backs its automobiles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. Servicing for the Prado is required each six months or 10,000km (whichever comes first), which is extra usually than all of its rivals.
| Servicing and Guarantee | Toyota Prado |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| Roadside help | Purchasable, $99 or $139 per yr, relying on plan |
| Service intervals | 6 months or 10,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 3 years, $390 every |
| Whole capped-price service price | $2340 |
For context, the Ford Everest and Isuzu D-Max each require servicing each 12 months or 15,000km, whereas the GWM Tank 500 is due each 12 months or 10,000km.
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CarExpert’s Tackle the Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL
The newest iteration of the Prado is a usually sturdy providing, however there are a number of hiccups that detract from the nameplate’s repute.
There are fairly a number of positives, specifically in its powerful styling, sturdy engine, and rock-solid Toyota construct high quality. There’s loads of area in all three rows, which is acceptable for a household car that’s meant to be able to long-distance mass transport.
It’s additionally respectable off-road, even when this GXL grade misses out on a handful of off-road programs reserved for higher-spec grades. Its inside is lightyears forward of the outdated Prado and the GXL gives a significant improve over the GX too, punching properly above its place within the Prado pecking order.
However its diesel engine continues to be gruff and lacks the grunt for a car this dimension and weight, and the experience on its commonplace suspension is just too ute-like for our tastes. Because the engine is similar throughout the vary, the suspension is the one factor holding the GXL again on-road – main us to suggest the VX as an alternative.
Then there’s the boot state of affairs, which is as unappealing, inconvenient and seems like an uncharacteristic afterthought by Toyota. Sadly, that is one thing ingrained into the J250 Prado’s DNA, and its extra luxurious Lexus GX sister mannequin does higher with the identical packaging limitations, though it’s not excellent both.
The Prado has quick service intervals and isn’t low-cost both, and we don’t suppose the GXL does sufficient to justify its worth place. VX pricing makes a bit extra sense, however there’s no getting across the truth the Prado is usually an costly car.
Sure, it feels extra premium than the Everest and MU-X, however these automobiles are a lot better-rounded packages regardless of being cheaper.
On the finish of the day, it’s laborious to argue with the 13,406 individuals who purchased a brand new Prado to the tip of Could this yr. In the identical interval, Ford has managed 9589 Everest deliveries and Isuzu has shifted 5785 examples of its MU-X – making the Prado the clear favorite amongst Aussies buying on this section as soon as once more.
There’s little doubt the higher-spec Prados get the job performed higher as a result of they tick extra of the chassis {hardware} containers, though they’ve the identical compromised packaging, so it stays to be seen whether or not the GXL continues to be the preferred Prado within the vary.
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