Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 Now on Sale in Japan
The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado made its global debut in August 2023, and after more than half a year, the mid-size SUV is finally on sale in its domestic market of Japan.
In the Land of the Rising Sun, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 will be known by its own name, the Land Cruiser 250 Series. Described as the core model of the Toyota Land Cruiser lineup, the off-roader will be sold alongside its siblings, the Land Cruiser 300 Series and 70 Series.
Compared to its predecessor, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 focuses more on ruggedness than luxury. Meanwhile, the task of providing a luxurious ride for occupants falls to its elder sibling, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series.
Unsurprisingly, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 for Japan shares the same exterior design as its North American and European counterparts. Built on the TNGA-F platform, the vehicle measures 4,925 x 1,980 x 1,870 mm (193.9 x 78 x 73.6 in) in length, width, and height, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm (112.2 in). Compared to the outgoing model, it is 100 mm (3.9 in) longer, 95 mm (3.7 in) wider, 20 mm (0.8 in) taller, and has a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 Gets a Major Size Boost
In the Japanese market, the vehicle comes in three grades: GX, VX, and ZX. Additionally, there is a special edition called the First Edition, limited to 8,000 units.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 First Edition
Based on the VX and ZX grades, the First Edition features distinctive trapezoidal or circular LED headlights. It also comes with 18-inch matte black aluminum wheels wrapped in off-road tires, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, and the Toyota Teammate ADAS suite of active safety technologies.
Interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 First Edition
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 for Japan is different from its North American and European counterparts in terms of its engines. Specifically, the vehicle does not offer any hybrid powertrains in the Land of the Rising Sun. Instead, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan comes with two engine options that are quite familiar to Vietnamese customers.
The first is a 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine that produces a maximum power output of 201 horsepower and a peak torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). This engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The second is a 2.7-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine that generates a maximum power output of 163 horsepower and a peak torque of 246 Nm (182 lb-ft). This engine is mated to a six-speed Super ECT automatic transmission.
Both engines are currently used in the Toyota Fortuner sold in Vietnam. The two engines will be paired with a full-time 4WD system that features a Torsen LSD center differential and an electronic rear differential lock. Additionally, the vehicle comes with six drive modes and a multi-terrain monitor system supported by four external cameras.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan Shares Engines with the Fortuner
Regardless of the variant, the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite of active safety technologies. Meanwhile, the more advanced Toyota Teammate ADAS suite is reserved for higher-end grades.
Interior of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan Available in Both 5-seat and 7-seat Configurations
Prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Japan will range from 5.2 to 7.85 million yen (approximately $42,000 to $64,000). The vehicle comes in two interior configurations: five-seat and seven-seat.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 is expected to make its official debut in Vietnam around July this year. Dealers in Vietnam are now accepting deposits for the vehicle. The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 in Vietnam is rumored to be powered by a new 2.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2024 to Arrive in Vietnam This Summer
Results of AP250 Round 3 ARRC 2022 Race
In the third AP250 qualifying race of ARRC 2022, held this morning (13/08) at Sugo Circuit in Japan, Cao Viet Nam, a rider from the Honda Racing Vietnam team, finished in 20th place.
