Toyota Prado 2024 walkaround preview: Engines, design, more detailed for new LandCruiser 250 Series

After years of anticipation, the 2024 Toyota Prado 4WD has finally been revealed, but Australian buyers will have to wait until mid-2024 for deliveries of the large SUV to start. That said, we've already been given our first in-person taste of the new LandCruiser 250 Series wagon.

In this walkaround preview, CarsGuide Journalist Chris Thompson gets up close and personal with the next-generation Prado. In fact, the example he interacts with is actually a development prototype that was shipped to Australia for extensive local testing ahead of the LC250's sales launch.

So, what can you expect? Well, the big news is what's not under the bonnet for Australian buyers: a 'self-charging' hybrid powertrain. While the US gets access to the most powerful option, a 48V mild-hybrid version of Toyota's familiar 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder unit is heading Down Under. Watch on.

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Pricing, features and launch timing
00:25 Platform and dimensions
00:45 Australian testing
01:03 Accessories
01:11 Design
01:52 Engines - hybrid and diesel
02:37 Outro

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CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive

[MAV]

I think this new prado will look great with the spare wheel on the tail gate as the old one. Just hope Toyota will offer it at least as an option along with the extra fuel tank.

[randmessmer]

Bull bar needs work, looks bottom heavy and like it doesn't help the approach angle. Hopefully arb will get it right

[dbutl]

Looks like a defender, but better! and the back looks like an 80 series🥰

[sonnybill]

I love it! It has an Oldskool look about it ❤

[fatmanoverlanding]

Curious to find what the size of the fuel tank will be for the Aussie spec, considering it seems they've gotten rid of the version with dual fuel tanks and rear door mounted spare tyre.

[ptpy]

This version is suitable for off road than in downtown.

[fishinbite]

Is that white colour crystal pearl or glacial white?

[RIZFERD]

In Asia and Australia J300 is The Real Land Cruiser
And J250 is Land Cruiser Prado (Baby Land Cruiser)
While for Western world (Europe, UK, USA, Canada) J250 is the only land cruiser they deserve.

[franiglesias]

watched half of the video then saw his nails then my interest left the chat

[gregbuckley]

Will wait for Gen 2, first of most series have some things to "Iron" out !

[aounrizvi]

This looks like fusion of jeep Cherokee from 90s and FJ Cruiser

[samartz]

Just put the 6yl diesel from the LC300 and you have my money

[crosswindxt]

I wish it will come to the Philippines too

[Mr_duck]

Yeah cars alright I guess, but that haircut is 10/10 🔥

[KibaJovanni]

The Prado in America is under the Lexus badge, but damn it looks

[alshatti]

2024 toyota Land Cruiser 250 ( gazoo racing ) ?

[bachirbelaid]

Ca me rappel les anciens land Cruiser Fj qui circuler dans le grand desert Algérien durant les années 90

[beckoduma]

The front grills look so bad. Why is it that the grill is so thick like 2"x2" stainless steel tube?

[formston]

with no rear mounted spare or long range fuel tank I would be thinking twice even though I placed an order.

[JimmyjimmyJimmyjimmy-ihyd]

Awesome. A preview of what is headed to oz 🎉