The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 has finally arrived in its home market of Japan, dropping the Prado suffix it has used in the country since 1990. Described as the “core model” in the Land Cruiser lineup, the Land Cruiser 250 slots into the family below the luxury 300 Series and the rugged 70 Series.
While their North American counterparts only get a hybrid powertrain with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine, Japanese buyers are not offered an electrified option at all. Instead, they can choose between two traditional combustion engines: a 2.8L diesel and a 2.7L petrol. There’s also a limited-run First Edition that will be capped at 8,000 units for Japan.
Compared to its predecessor, the Land Cruiser 250’s focus has shifted away from outright luxury towards more practicality, since that role has already been filled by the larger 300 Series. Styling is largely the same as the versions sold in Europe and the US, save for some First Edition-specific touches and a range of optional accessories from Toyota, Jaos, Modellista and Toy Factory. Six exterior colors are offered, along with two interior color schemes.
The First Edition is based on the mid-range VX and high-end ZX grades, with the former getting rectangular LED headlights and the latter sporting round units. Both ride on a new design of 18-inch aluminum wheels finished in matte black and wrapped with all-terrain tires. The VX can be had with either the diesel or petrol engine, whereas the ZX is diesel-only.
Inside, you’ll find “First Edition” scuff plates, leather upholstery, and subtle titanium accents. The equipment list is more generous than on the standard diesels, including a fancier digital cockpit with dual 12.3-inch screens, a 14-speaker JBL premium sound system, and the more advanced Toyota Safety Sense ADAS suite.
The Land Cruiser 250 is underpinned by the TNGA-F platform. The SUV measures 4,925 mm long and has a 2,850 mm wheelbase. It can be ordered with either five or seven seats.
In terms of powertrains, Japanese buyers miss out on the mild-hybrid diesel offered in Europe and Australia, or the gasoline hybrid available in North America. Instead, they can only order the Land Cruiser 250 with non-electrified petrol and diesel engines.
The range-topping 2.8 turbodiesel makes 201 hp and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. As for the naturally-aspirated 2.7L petrol, it produces 160 hp and 246 Nm, and is hooked up to a six-speed auto. Both engines are paired with a full-time 4WD system.
On the safety front, the Toyota Safety Sense ADAS package is standard on all variants, while the Toyota Teammate suite is available on higher grades, adding more sophisticated systems to take over driving duties under certain conditions.
The new Land Cruiser 250 is now available to order from Toyota dealerships in Japan, with prices starting from 5,200,000 yen (RM169k) for the base GX 5-seater and topping out at 7,850,000 yen (RM257k) for the range-topping ZX First Edition 7-seater.
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