The Highly Anticipated 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado is Just Months Away
Toyota enthusiasts in Australia have eagerly awaited the arrival of the all-new 2025 LandCruiser Prado, and the wait is nearly over. Toyota Australia has announced that the order books for the current 150 Series Prado model are now closed, as the company prepares to launch the next-generation 250 Series Prado by the end of 2024.
"Ahead of the launch of our all-new LandCruiser Prado in the fourth quarter of this year, Toyota dealers are no longer taking orders for the current LandCruiser Prado and have no stock available for purchase," a Toyota Australia spokesperson confirmed to CarExpert.
The 250 Series Prado was first unveiled in August 2023 and has already begun sales in markets like Japan, Europe, and North America. Toyota Australia has now announced the pricing for the new Prado range, with the base model starting at $72,500 before on-road costs – a nearly $10,000 increase over the outgoing 150 Series.
The range-topping Kakadu variant will now set buyers back $99,990 before on-roads, an increase of $12,500 compared to the previous generation.
Despite the price hike, the new Prado promises several significant upgrades. All Australian-spec models will be powered by a revised 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, equipped with 48-volt 'V-Active' mild-hybrid technology and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, the 250 Series Prado will feature AdBlue injection, indicating it is homologated to the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations.
The outgoing 150 Series Prado has remained a popular choice in the Australian market, with Toyota delivering 3,519 examples through the end of July 2023. However, sales have slowed dramatically in recent months, with just 21 units registered in July – a 98.9% decline compared to the same period last year.
The 250 Series LandCruiser Prado is expected to hit Australian showrooms during the fourth quarter of 2024, a few months earlier than the initially planned mid-2024 debut. Unfortunately, the turbocharged hybrid powertrain offered in some international markets will not be available in Australia, at least for the time being, due to packaging constraints and left-hand drive production limitations.
