2025 Land Cruiser Prado - Large Off-Road SUV!

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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
Starting at: $57.900

Highs: Strong gas-electric hybrid powertrain, less expensive than the last LC, tidier size helps on narrow trails.
Lows: Cheap-feeling materials on base trim, no available third row, real-world highway fuel economy falls short.
Verdict: Still a true off-roader, the modernized Land Cruiser has been right-sized and goes the hybrid route.

Overview

After a brief disappearing act that we thought would spell the end for the Land Cruiser on our shores, Toyota's iconic off-roader returned last year with renewed purpose. Now motivated by a four-cylinder hybrid powertrain good for a combined 326-hp, it shares its bones with the Lexus GX and has been downsized slightly, losing its third row in the process. The LC's newfound tidiness puts it in line with other legendary trail experts, such as the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler. The Land Cruiser has been reworked and modernized inside and out, packing the latest Toyota infotainment tech and plenty of driver aids, while retaining a serious four-wheel-drive system and plenty of nods to LC history, including the base model's round headlights. There's also a new 4Runner for 2025 that's slightly smaller than the LC, while the Tundra-based Sequoia occupies the top rung of Toyota's expansive SUV ladder.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Given that this is an entirely modernized and smaller generation of the Land Cruiser, Toyota has elected to install a hybrid powertrain in place of a naturally aspirated V-8 engine. A turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder is assisted by two electric motors to make 326 horsepower. If this setup sounds familiar, that's because it's similar to the powertrain offered in the Toyota Tacoma. All Land Cruisers come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel-drive system featuring a locking center differential, low-range gearing, a crawl-control system, and hill-descent control. In our test drive, we found that the hybrid powertrain provides good torque, but noticed that the boost from the electric motors is inconsistent due to the small battery pack.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Unlike the previous-generation Land Cruiser, this new one is strictly a two-row, five-seat SUV. Toyota has downsized the Cruiser's body this time around, putting it into contention with mid-size rivals such as the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler, rather than full-size SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition. While the base 1958 trim does without many of the other trims' luxuries, it still offers niceties such as heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a six-speaker stereo. The other trim, simply called Land Cruiser, has a more deluxe cabin that includes ventilated seats, a 10-speaker stereo, and available leather upholstery. In our testing, the Land Cruiser held 17 carry-on suitcases behind the rear seats and 31 cases with the rear seats folded.
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