2026 Toyota LandCruiser Prado 250 Series

Toyota

2026 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

Large 4WD SUV

On sale nowDieselReviewed by CarTell

From $73,200 plus on-road costs

The Prado has been reskinned, re-engined and re-platformed.

From$73,200+ORC
Engine2.8L turbo diesel
Power150 kW
Towing3,000 kgbraked
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km

CarTell take

Driven by cartell.live

cartell.live tests the new 250 Series Prado VX on Australian roads and tracks. New TNGA-F chassis, 48V mild-hybrid diesel, what changed and what stayed.

Why consider it

  • TNGA-F frame shared with the LandCruiser 300, 3,500 kg braked tow across the range, and Altitude brings locking rear diff plus sway-bar disconnect into the lineup for the first time.

What to know

  • Third-row space in 7-seat grades is cramped for adults because the hybrid battery sits high.
  • Cargo with all three rows up is genuinely small for a 5-metre 4WD wagon.

Who it suits

Bush families, tow-rig owners, and resale-focused buyers who want HiLux-network confidence in a 7-seat 4WD wagon. VX or Altitude is the sweet spot.

Small families

Practical everyday space

Towing

3,000 kg braked

Adventurers

4X4 with real capability

Performance and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

2.8L turbo diesel

Powertrain

150 kW, 500 Nm

5 yrs / unlimited km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

6 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromEnginePowerDriveKey differences
GX 5-seat$73,200 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4
GXL 5-seat$79,690 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4
GXL 7-seat$80,690 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4
VX 7-seat$88,100 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4
Altitude 5-seat$93,400 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4
Kakadu 7-seat$100,690 +ORC2.8L turbo diesel150 kW4X4

GX 5-seat

$73,200 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

GXL 5-seat

$79,690 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

GXL 7-seat

$80,690 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

VX 7-seat

$88,100 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

Altitude 5-seat

$93,400 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

Kakadu 7-seat

$100,690 +ORC

Engine
2.8L turbo diesel
Power
150 kW
Drive
4X4

Practicality and safety

5-star ANCAP

Safety rating. Rated 2024

4X4

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you want a V6 diesel (Ford Everest), a 7-year warranty (Isuzu MU-X), a hybrid V6 (GWM Tank 500), or you can stretch to LandCruiser 300 money.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Toyota Prado in Australia?

Pricing opens at $73,200 plus on-roads for the GX 5-seat and tops out at $100,690 plus on-roads for the Kakadu 7-seat, across 6 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.

How much can the Prado tow?

3,500 kg braked with a 750 kg tow ball rating across every grade.

What is new for the 250 Series Prado?

All new on the TNGA-F body-on-frame chassis shared with the LandCruiser 300, a 48V mild-hybrid assist on the 2.8 turbo diesel, dual 12.3-inch displays, and the new Altitude grade with locking rear diff and sway-bar disconnect.

Has cartell.live reviewed the 2025 Toyota Prado?

Yes. The full VX review is linked above on the cartell.live YouTube channel.

The Toyota LandCruiser Prado in full

The Prado has been reskinned, re-engined and re-platformed. The 250 Series rides on Toyota's TNGA-F body-on-frame architecture, the same chassis underneath the LandCruiser 300 and the new HiLux, with a 48V mild-hybrid assist on the 2.8-litre turbo diesel.

From$73,200+ORC
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