2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Breaks Cover

MANILA: Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled the next-generation Land Cruiser Prado, which will now be globally known as the Land Cruiser 250.

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series is a base Land Cruiser model built on the same GA-F platform as the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series, which significantly enhances the vehicle's off-road capability.

It is also designed with an improved wheel articulation, an indicator of off-road performance that measures how well a tire grips the ground.

Additionally, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series introduces the Toyota Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism, a switch-operated feature that allows the front stabilizer position to be modified, bringing driving pleasure and ride comfort when off-road and handling stability when on-road.

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series is offered with a wide range of powertrains, including the first hybrid system for a Toyota Land Cruiser.

North America and China will get the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series that is powered by a T24A-FTS 2.4-liter turbo gasoline hybrid powertrain that produces 330ps and 630Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will get the T24A-FTS 2.4-liter turbo gasoline engine that delivers 281ps and 430Nm of torque.

In Australia and Western Europe, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series will be powered by the high-end 1GD-FTV 2.8-liter diesel turbo engine that generates 204ps and 500Nm of torque. The mass-market version of this engine will also be offered in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Japan, Middle East, and other markets.

A 2TR-FE 2.7-liter gasoline variant will also be available in Eastern Europe, Japan, and other markets. This can produce 163ps and 246Nm of torque.

The interior and exterior styling of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series blends classic and contemporary elements with an emphasis on three keywords: reliable, timeless, and professional.

The exterior styling uses horizontal lines to resemble its distinctive Land Cruiser form, while interior styling has changed from a high-end, luxurious vibe to a sense of actual off-road functionality. The robust and stable interior space was styled to help boost functionality even on bumpy roads. It comes with a horizontal instrument panel and switch shapes that are easy to operate in various driving conditions.

All variants come standard with Toyota Safety Sense, the brand's latest active safety package with upgraded features. The range of detectable accidents has been expanded to ensure worry-free driving.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series will be launched in Japan in early 2024.

Toyota Motor Corporation also announced the return of the heavy-duty Toyota Land Cruiser 70 in Japan later this year.

The new Toyota Land Cruiser 70 is built on the original ladder frame to ensure reliable off-road performance and exceptional on-road comfort. Under its hood is a 2.8-liter diesel engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Photos from Toyota Motor Corporation

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