Toyota USA began selling the cross-country SUV “Land Cruiser 250” on February 20, 2024. In Japan, it was scheduled to be released on March 14, 2024, but has been postponed to around May 2024. The biggest difference with the Japanese model is that all grades will be equipped with a “2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid ( i-Force Max )” powertrain, a high-performance model that generates a maximum output of 326 hp.
North American Toyota “Land Cruiser 250” price and grade
Land Cruiser 1958
Price: $55,950 (excluding $1,395 destination charge)
Features
Retro look: round LED headlights
Main equipment
Heated cloth seats, smart key system, blind spot monitoring, automatic climate control
Advanced technology: 7-inch digital dash display, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Powerful engine: 2.4-liter i-FORCE MAX Hybrid
Off-road capability: Full-time 4WD, locking center/rear differential, 2-speed transfer case, CRAWL control, 2,400W AC inverter
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958
Mid-range model: Land Cruiser
Price: $61,950 (excluding $1,395 destination charge)
Features
Luxurious appearance: rectangular light, powered SofTex sheet
Main equipment
It is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter/infotainment screen, a 10-speaker sound system, a power tailgate for improved off-road performance, a stabilizer disconnect mechanism (SDM), a Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) drive mode controller, and a Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) camera system.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
Top grade: First Edition
Price: $74,950 (excluding $1,395 destination charge)
Features
A tribute to the 1958 model: round lights, retro look
Main equipment
Special features include 18-inch wheels, “First Edition” logo, roof rack, rock rails, and a front skid plate.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition
option
- Premium Package: Ventilated leather seats, 14-speaker JBL audio
- Digital rearview mirror, HUD, power moonroof, center console cooler box
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser 250 release date changed to May 2024, with price predictions
About the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250
The vehicle employs a ladder frame based on the newly developed GA-F platform known as TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) , making it possible to achieve a spacious interior. The adoption of the newly developed platform has resulted in a lower center of gravity and increased body rigidity, achieving high aerodynamic performance and achieving significant improvements. Compared to the previous model, the frame rigidity has been significantly strengthened by 50%, and the rigidity of the entire vehicle has been improved by 30%. Further improvements have been made through the adoption of the E-KDSS (Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System), a first for a Lexus, which improves road-holding performance. On-road driving performance has been improved by increasing the rigidity of each part and adopting EPS.
About the exterior of the new Toyota Land Cruiser 250
The exterior design, which contributes to the vehicle’s high driving performance, expresses the vehicle’s authentic off-roader character with “a design that pursues proportions and uniqueness rooted in functional essence and dynamic performance. ” Its appearance exudes high off-road capability and an adventurous spirit, while also providing a comfortable driving experience for the driver on any road. Viewed from the side, the Land Cruiser 250 is almost reminiscent of the 70-series Toyota Land Cruiser. The mirrors are large and boxy, just like on a classic cruiser. The rear view maintains a simple design. Beneath the large rear window is a full-length light bar, which can be opened independently of the new standard power tailgate.
The Land Cruiser “250” (prototype) has body dimensions of 4,925mm in length, 1,980mm in width, 1,870mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,850mm. Compared to the conventional Prado, it has grown by 100mm in length, 95mm in width, 20mm in height, and 60mm in wheelbase.
The new Land Cruiser 250 has two different designs, with the base model featuring triple LED headlights and the 1958 grade featuring round headlights.
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser 250 interior
The interior has been modernized compared to the previous model, with LCD panels used for meters and other features. The interior features LED interior lighting and an electric parking brake with hold function. While taking into consideration functionality such as all-round visibility for off-road driving, the new model is equipped with a variety of user-friendly features, providing a modern, comfortable interior space that gives customers peace of mind in any environment. It also features a newly designed interior layout and seating for up to seven passengers. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and central HVAC vent have been moved significantly lower on the dashboard to accommodate a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While physical controls for the air conditioning and audio remain, dedicated buttons for the vehicle’s off-road functions are now located near the gear selector.
Equipped with many of the latest features, including a 12.3-inch infotainment display
A 9-inch display audio is standard, but options include a 12.3-inch wide touchscreen T-Connect SD navigation system and a JBL premium sound system (12 speakers) .
12.3-inch infotainment display
It comes equipped with a 12.3-inch wide touchscreen T-Connect SD navigation system and a JBL premium sound system (12 speakers) .
Equipped with electric parking brake and auto brake hold function
It has an electric parking brake (with hold function).The electric parking brake and auto brake hold, which are now almost always installed in new models, and the function that keeps the car stopped even when you release the brake when it is stopped, are features that you would want to have if you were buying a new car, so it’s nice that they come as standard equipment.
Fingerprint authentication start switch
The engine start switch is equipped with a fingerprint authentication start switch . The Land Cruiser Prado is a car that is traded at high prices overseas, so the probability of it being stolen is very high. However, this time, the Land Cruiser Prado is equipped with a fingerprint authentication engine start function, which can prevent theft.
Panoramic View Monitor is standard equipment on all vehicles
A panoramic view monitor is standard on all models. Although it is almost the same size as the previous model, it is a fairly large car in Japan, so being able to look down from above to help with parking is almost essential, and it is appreciated that it is standard equipment on all models.
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser 250 powertrain
The engines available are a 2.8L inline-four clean diesel engine and a 2.7L inline-four direct injection engine. The 2.8L inline-four clean diesel engine uses next-generation, highly insulated diesel combustion and a compact, highly efficient turbocharger to achieve a maximum output of 150kW (204PS) and a maximum torque of 500Nm. The 2.7L inline-four direct injection engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission (Super-ECT) and has a maximum output of 120kW (163PS) and a maximum torque of 246Nm.
Key features of the next-generation Toyota Safety Sense
The second-generation Toyota Safety Sense is standard on all vehicles. It uses laser radar and cameras to ensure excellent recognition performance and reliability, and also includes collision avoidance support PCS, LDA, and AHB in one package. It ensures collision avoidance support and damage mitigation performance even at high speeds.
The system supports the latest “Pre-Collision Safety” technology, including detection at intersections, low-speed acceleration suppression, and emergency steering assistance. The PCS (Pre-Collision Safety) with pedestrian detection uses millimeter-wave radar and a camera to detect vehicles and pedestrians ahead, providing warnings, brake assist, and automatic braking to help avoid collisions and mitigate damage. The automatic braking system operates at speeds between 10 and 80 km/h for pedestrians. For example, if the speed difference between the vehicle and the pedestrian is 30 km/h, the vehicle will slow down by approximately 30 km/h to help avoid a collision. It also operates at a wide speed range for vehicles, from 10 km/h to the maximum speed. For example, if the vehicle is traveling at 40 km/h toward a stopped vehicle, the vehicle will slow down by approximately 40 km/h. Additional features include low-speed acceleration suppression, detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection, and emergency steering assistance.
- A low-speed acceleration suppression function that detects pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles directly in front of the vehicle at low speeds and suppresses acceleration.
- It can also detect oncoming vehicles going straight when turning right at an intersection, as well as pedestrians crossing from the opposite direction when turning right or left.
- Emergency steering avoidance support function that assists steering when the driver makes an evasive maneuver in an emergency.
The Road Sign Assist (RSA) has expanded its detection targets, and now also reads major roadside traffic signs such as “speed limit,” “stop sign,” “no entry,” and “no crossing” and displays them on the instrument panel.
The Lane Departure Alert (LDA) camera recognizes the white and yellow lines in the driving lane, and if it detects the possibility of lane departure, it alerts the driver with a buzzer and a visual display, helping to avoid collisions caused by lane departure.
The Automatic High Beam (AHB) camera detects the headlights of oncoming vehicles or the taillights of vehicles ahead and automatically switches between high and low beams, reducing glare for drivers of other vehicles and helping to ensure forward visibility at night.
Radar Cruise Control : This vehicle employs radar cruise control, which uses millimeter-wave radar to detect the distance between vehicles and the vehicle ahead, and adjusts its speed to match the speed of the vehicle ahead within a set speed range, allowing it to maintain a certain distance while following. Millimeter-wave radar and a camera detect lane changes by the vehicle ahead, allowing for smoother acceleration and deceleration control. Toyota aims for the ultimate goal of a mobility society: zero traffic fatalities and injuries. Toyota is researching and developing various safety equipment and systems based on its “Integrated Safety Concept,” striving to “develop safer vehicles and technologies,” and strengthening a wide range of traffic safety initiatives through “participation in traffic environment improvement” and “traffic safety awareness activities for people.”
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) When driving on a highway or expressway, turning on the Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) switch while the radar cruise control is activated will provide steering assistance necessary to maintain the lane. A curve speed suppression function has been added. Driver Abnormality Response System A function has been added that detects driver abnormalities and contributes to life-saving rescue.
Curve speed control function When radar cruise control is activated, speed control begins when the steering wheel is first turned.
Leading vehicle departure notification function If you are stopped behind a vehicle in front of you at a traffic light or in a traffic jam and do not notice the vehicle in front of you starting to move, a buzzer will sound and a message will appear on the display to notify you.
Toyota introduces the second-generation Toyota Safety Sense in 2018. Comparison and changes.
Advanced Safety
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (standard equipment on all vehicles) is a system that helps mitigate collisions caused by accidentally pressing the accelerator or pressing it too hard, thereby reducing damage. The “Clearance Sonar” displays and sounds a buzzer when approaching stationary objects when parking, and now has an added function to mitigate contact with stationary objects. The sonar can also accurately detect glass at convenience stores and other locations. When driving at low speeds (below 15km/h), if a stationary object is detected in the vehicle’s direction of travel, the hybrid system output is reduced, and if the distance becomes even shorter, the brakes are automatically applied.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) uses radar to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes. If a vehicle enters your blind spot, an LED indicator mounted on the door mirror will light up.
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake: Detects blind spots when reversing and alerts the driver. If there is a risk of collision, the system automatically applies the brakes to help mitigate damage from a collision with an approaching vehicle.
Emergency brake signal (hazard lights flashing type) When you apply the brakes suddenly, the hazard lights will automatically flash.
Digital inner mirror: Images from a camera attached to the rear of the vehicle are displayed on the rearview mirror. It also has a recording function.
Remote Start (App) A new optional service that allows you to start the engine and air conditioning from the MyTOYOTA app.
Intelligent Parking Assist 2 (with collision warning function, back guide monitor function, and voice guidance function)
Toyota Connected (IoT) T-Connect DCM Package standard on all vehicles
Toyota has been using the in-vehicle communication device DCM since 2002. In 2011, they established the Toyota Smart Center cloud. This system is installed in the new Prius PHV. It is equipped with the T-Connect SD navigation system and DCM, and offers three years of free car monitoring, map-on-demand, agent, and operator services .
The car is equipped with a display audio system with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It comes standard with a DCM in-car communication device. The in-car navigation function, the T-Connect Navigation Kit, is also available as an option. Furthermore, the dedicated communication device DCM is standard on all vehicles, and the T-Connect service is provided free of charge for three years.
By connecting a smartphone with a USB cable, it can be linked (standard support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available as an option, SDL (Smart Device Link) “TC Smartphone Navigation”, “LINE Car Navigation”, “LINE MUSIC”, etc.), allowing you to operate and use everyday map apps and music on the display. A TV (full-segment) option is required, priced at 33,000 yen (tax included) .
Not only is there no option for a “nav-less” system, but there isn’t even a “2DIN size” system for installing an aftermarket navigation system because the shape is different . In other words, it is currently not possible to install an aftermarket navigation system.
Toyota Display Audio compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser 250: Equipment comparison
| System equipment | Land Cruiser Prado 150 |
Land Cruiser 250 ( Prado) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Safety Sense |
Pre-crash safety system with collision avoidance support |
Daytime /pedestrians |
Daytime and nighttime pedestrian and bicycle |
| Lane Departure Alert ( with steering control function) |
Steering control White line/yellow line detection Wobble alarm |
Steering control White/yellow line detection Road edge detection Wandering alarm |
|
| Adaptive High Beam System |
– | ◯ | |
| Radar cruise control (with full-speed tracking function) |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Curve speed control function | – | ◯ | |
| Lane Tracing Assist |
– | ◯ | |
| Road Sign Assist | – | ◯ | |
| Driver emergency response system |
– | ◯ | |
| Leading vehicle departure notification | – | ◯ | |
| preventative safety equipment |
Blind Spot Monitor |
◯ | ◯ |
| Intelligent Clearance Sonar |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake |
– | ◯ | |
| Drive Start Control |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Hill Start Assist Control |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Panoramic View Monitor |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Comfortable equipment |
Comfortable heated seat + seat ventilation |
◯ | ◯ |
| ITS Connect | ◯ | ◯ | |
| Helpnet | ◯ | ◯ | |
| Electric parking brake & hold |
– | ◯ | |
| power seats | ◯ | ◯ | |
| Microcomputer preset driving position system |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Head-up display |
– | ◯ | |
| Driver’s seat auto slide away |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Power tilt and telescopic steering |
◯ | ◯ | |
| Navigation-less | – | ◯ | |
| Toyota Display Audio |
◯ | ◯ | |
| In-vehicle communication device (DCM) | ◯ | ◯ | |
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser 250 specs
Both Japanese models use the same diesel engine , a 2.8L inline-four clean diesel engine , but the transmission is different as it uses a next-generation 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT) . Both gasoline models use the same 2.7L inline-four direct-injection engine + 6-speed AT (Super-ECT) .
| Specifications | Land Cruiser 250 |
Land Cruiser 250 |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,925mm | 4,925mm |
| Overall width | 1,980mm | 1,980mm |
| Overall height | 1,870mm | 1,870mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850mm | 2,850mm |
| engine | 2.7L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (2TR-FE) |
2.8L inline 4 clean diesel engine (1GD-FTV) |
| Maximum power | 120kW (163ps) / 5,200rpm |
150kW (204ps) / 3,400rpm |
| Maximum torque | 246Nm ( 25.1kgm ) / 3,800rpm |
500Nm (51.0kgm) / 1,600-2,800rpm |
transmission |
6AT (6 Super ECT) |
8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| WLTC mode fuel economy | -km/L | 12.0km/L |
| Passenger capacity | 5-7 people | 5-7 people |
| Estimated Price | 4.95 million yen to 6 million yen |
5.5 million yen – 6.6 million yen |
The first hybrid model for an overseas model will be released, a model that combines a 2.4L gasoline turbo hybrid (T24A-FTS) with an 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT). There will also be a model that combines a 2.4L gasoline turbo (T24A-FTS) with an 8-speed AT (Direct Shift-8AT), but there are no plans to release it in Japan.
summary
The new Land Cruiser 250 (Prado) is Toyota’s most off-road oriented model, and the GX is its sister model , using the same new GA-F platform as the LX , so the Land Cruiser 250 (Prado) is likely to be more reminiscent of the Land Cruiser 70. Furthermore, there are even rumors of a re-release of the Land Cruiser 70, so it’s definitely something to keep an eye on in the Toyota and Lexus lineup. Looking at overseas cars, Land Rover has the luxury outdoor model Defender in their lineup, and it seems like they can compete with that.
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