After years of speculation, the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado has finally been unveiled ahead of an arrival in Australia in mid-2024, making it the first new Prado in nearly 15 years.
Known as the 2024 LandCruiser in the US, and 250 Series in Japan, the iconic 4×4 will retain the Prado name in Australia and will introduce even boxier styling than the LandCrusier 300 — similar to the new Lexus GX we saw months ago. And in my opinion, it looks better than both.
Toyota claims the new five or seven-seat LandCruiser Prado — built on the 300 Series and Lexus GX TNGA-F platform — has a 50% increase in frame rigidity, as well as a 30% increase in overall rigidity, with improved wheel articulation. Towing capacity is rated at 2722kg in the US for petrol and 3500kg for diesel (Australian numbers unconfirmed).
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The new 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado is 100mm longer than its predecessor at 4925mm, 95mm wider at 1980mm, and 20mm taller at 1870mm. It also has a 60mm longer wheelbase at 2850mm.
The powertrains that have been confirmed so far include a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol (207kW/430Nm), a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel (150kW/500Nm) sans mild-hybrid set-up, a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine (120kW/246Nm), and… for the first time for a LandCrusier, a full hybrid 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric (243kW/630Nm).
However, there is currently no confirmation the Australian market will get the full hybrid. At this stage, the only powertrain confirmed for Australia is a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing 150kW of power and 500Nm of torque, similar to that of the HiLux GR Sport.
As per leaked images, a contemporary rectangular headlight or retro circular headlight – inspired by the LandCruiser 70 Series of the 1980s — will be offered on the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado. Some publications report that only the rectangular headlight will arrive in Australia, while others say a choice of front ends is unconfirmed.
Premium models in the US have been announced with wireless phone charging, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, multi-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and start, a digital key, a head-up display, a digital rear-view mirror, and a sunroof. Both the instrument cluster and infotainment will be displayed via individual 12.3-inch widescreens.
Local pricing is also yet to be confirmed but it’s safe to say you can expect an increase on the base price of $62,830.
