Starting at $50,000
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Hybrid Review. Land Cruiser, and First Edition. A detachable front anti-roll bar, 33-inch tires, and locking center and rear differentials are standard features on all TLCs. Today, Toyota officially unveiled the new 2025 Land Cruiser, a resurrection that was expected given. The legendary status of this brand all over the globe. Now, off-road aficionados can finally get a brand new Land Cruiser and embark on wilderness adventures. Without having to wait years for the price of a used one with a lot of miles to drop. To no one’s surprise, Toyota will not abandon this legendary automobile. On the contrary, the carmaker took a break from the Land Cruiser’s trend of becoming a bloated, pricey mall cruiser.
Engine & Transmission
Similar to the TRD Pro and other top-tier Tacoma models. The 2025 Land Cruiser will be equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. And a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid iForce Max powerplant. Although the 326 hp produced by this powertrain is slightly lower than. The 381 hp produced by the previous 5.7-liter V-8. The 465 lb-ft of combined torque far outweighs the 401 lb-ft of the previous model in off-road situations. Particularly considering that the iForce achieves its peak torque at 1700 rpm rather than 3600 rpm. Nevertheless, this is still quite acceptable. Although Toyota has not yet announced their fuel efficiency predictions for the year. We anticipate significant improvements compared to the 2021 model’s pitiful 14 mpg combined (13 city/17 highway).
Technology and Connectivity
- Infotainment System: A large touchscreen display with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility.
- Wireless Charging: Convenient wireless charging pad for smartphones.
- Premium Audio: High-quality audio system for an immersive listening experience.
- Navigation System: Advanced GPS with real-time traffic updates and route planning.
Pricing and Availability
While exact pricing details are yet to be announced, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Hybrid is expected to be competitively priced within the hybrid SUV market. Availability is projected for late 2024, with pre-orders opening earlier in the year.