Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Unveiled: The Return Of The Light Duty Prado

Toyota has unveiled the new Land Cruiser SUVs to the world at an event in Japan. The Japanese marque has added the new Land Cruiser 250 Light-Duty Series and Land Cruiser 70 Heavy-Duty Series SUVs to its portfolio. This results in all three Land Cruiser series being available once again. For now, let’s take a look what the new LC 250 has to offer.

Land Cruiser 250 (Light-Duty Series)

The last time Toyota updated its Light-Duty series was back in 2009 with the Land Cruiser Prado 150. 14 years later the Light-Duty segment is updated with the new LC 250 Series. The new SUV measures 4,925mm in length, 1,980mm in width, and 1,870mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm. In comparison to the older Prado model, the Land Cruiser 250 is 100mm longer, 95mm wider, 20mm taller, and has a 60mm longer wheelbase.

The new 250 Series LC is based on the same GA-F platform as the 300 Series. This allows the new SUV to improve its off-road characteristics. The new platform also increases frame rigidity by 50% and there is a 30% increase in overall rigidity. The suspension setup has also been borrowed from the LC 300 for improved wheel articulation.

By the looks of it, we can tell that the new LC 250 does not skimp on off-road tech and hardware. It will continue to feature a full-fledged 4×4 system that includes Multi-Terrain Monitor, Multi-Terrain Select, Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), and Lane Tracing Assist; among others. The LC 250 is the first vehicle from Toyota to feature the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), which enables the front stabilizer state to be changed, delivering driving performance and ride comfort when off-road and handling stability when on-road.

Land Cruiser 250 Exterior Design

The exterior design of the new LC 250 continues the boxy silhouette that the SUV is known for. However, it is a complete deviation from its predecessor model the Land Cruiser Prado 150, which had rounded edges. Based on the images, we can expect the LC 250 to be available in two versions with a few exterior changes between the two trims.

Other Exterior Features:

LED Lighting
Roof Rails
Side Step
Dual-Tone Roof
Bash Plates At Both Ends

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Land Cruiser 250 Interior Design

Inside the 250, a few major changes are seen in order to equip the SUV with the latest tech and connectivity features. The dashboard features dual screens for the instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment. The design of the dashboard looks modern and clutter-free with most buttons placed on the center console for ease of use by both the driver and the co-passenger.

Other Interior Features

Three-zone Climate Control
Front & Back Heated & Cooled Seats
Type C & Type A USB ports
Wireless Smartphone Charger
Glove-friendly Buttons

Land Cruiser 250 Engine, Gearbox & Drivetrain

The LC 250 will be offered in petrol and diesel engine options for the Middle Eastern market.

2.4L Turbo-Petrol

Max Power: 281hp
Peak Torque: 430Nm
8-speed AT

2.8L Turbo-Diesel

Max Power: 204hp
Peak Torque: 500Nm
8-speed AT

Both engine options will be offered with the complete suite of 4×4 hardware that includes locking center and rear differentials, a low-range gearbox, multiple terrain modes & multiple drive modes.

Land Cruiser 250 Safety Features

The new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 comes with a host of active and passive safety features. This includes:

Toyota Safety Sense Package
Level 2 ADAS
Hill-hold Assist
10 Airbags
ISOFIX Mounts

So there you have it, that is the new Toyota Land Cruisers 250 unveiled to the world. We expect the SUV to arrive in the Middle Eastern market when the prices are announced. Alongside the LC250, Toyota has also introduced the 2024 Land Cruiser 70 Series.

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