Toyota Prado 2025 review: Does the new LandCruiser 250 Series live up to the 4WD legend?

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The 2025 Toyota Prado is finally here! After a long 15-year wait, the fifth generation of the popular four-wheel-drive (4WD) is now in Australian showrooms. So, has the new LandCruiser 250 Series been worth the wait? In this expert review, CarsGuide Deputy News Editor John Law attempts to find out at its national media launch. Of course, the next-gen Prado separates itself from its predecessor with a retro but modern exterior design and an interior that balances digitalisation with off-road practicality (read: physical buttons). Either way, it's sure to turn heads as it looks two generations newer than its forebear. Under the bonnet, the new Prado sticks with a familiar formula for Australia, with a carryover 2.8-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine the sole option, although it is now equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system, dubbed V-Active, which is designed to improve fuel efficiency – even if only by a little bit. #Toyota #LandCruiser #Prado #Review -- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Pricing and features 02:15 Design 03:44 Practicality 07:15 Under the bonnet 07:41 Efficiency 08:22 Safety 08:50 Driving 15:28 Ownership 16:26 Verdict -- Read John's full review: https://bit.ly/40Wb3R2 Check out our Prado hub: https://bit.ly/3CD8tFq Find more SUVs: https://bit.ly/3mXXb6P Visit our Adventure Guide: https://bit.ly/3E4zijr -- CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/carsguide Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carsguide.australia Follow our TikTok profile: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsguide.com.au Follow our Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/carsguideaus Follow our X profile: https://www.x.com/CarsGuide Follow our Threads profile: https://www.threads.net/@carsguideaus Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carsguide-com-au