Toyota introduced the new-generation Land Cruiser Prado (250) in the Japanese market in 2024; the Japanese automaker has now relaunched this SUV in its domestic market with a few new updates. The price of the new model stands at 5,779,400 in Japanese yen, which amounts to 33.68 lakh in Indian rupees.
Compared to the outgoing model of the Land Cruiser 250 in Japan, the new model is only 330,000 Japanese yen costly; the amount translates to 1.92 lakh Indian rupees. Here, we have provided detailed details about the changes, which will help you understand what is new in the recently launched SUV.
What’s new for the Japanese market?
The 2026 Land Cruiser 250 (Prado), which was recently introduced in the Japanese market, features several minor upgrades in design and features across all trims that we have discussed below.
Design:
- It gets a retro round LED light exclusively in the VX trim, which was utilised in the first edition of the model. All other variants feature the same compact and rectangular triple-beam LED setup.
- The colour options for all its variants have been upgraded. The previously available ‘Black Seed’ shade has now been replaced by ‘Natural Black’. A ‘Sand’ colour option is also available. The ‘Platinum White Pearl Mica’ and ‘Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic’ options have now been discontinued.
Features:
- The driver and passenger seats in all variants are now electronically adjustable with memory function, rear seats remain same as outgoing model.
- Its VX trim includes the Teammate Advanced Drive system, which features capabilities such as Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, and Forward Cross-Traffic Alert; it also features a driver monitoring camera and Emergency Steering Assist.
- As for the theft features, there is a key proximity detection, which prevents the car from starting unless the key is present nearby, and ‘T-Connect My Start Lock’, which helps the owner remotely shut down the vehicle’s engine.
What about its powertrain and performance?
The powertrain and performance for the 2026 Land Cruiser 250 (Prado) remain the same as the outgoing; there are no changes in it. It comes with a 2TR-FE 2.7L inline-4 naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 1GD-FTV 2.8L inline-4 turbocharged diesel engine. The key specifications are as follows:
- The petrol engine has a displacement of 2693 cc and generates the power of 163 PS and torque of 246 Nm. Its transmission is a 6-speed automatic. It gives the WLTC mileage of 7.5 km/L and is considered the best option for urban and light off-road use.
- The diesel engine features a displacement of 2754 cc, whose power output is 204 PS and generates the torque of 500 Nm. It features an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Its WLTC mileage is 11 km/l, and it is counted as an ideal option for heavy off-roading, hill climbing and long highway drives.
It is available in a full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration with both engine options. Note that the range is claimed; it may give 6-7 kmpl and 8-9 km for petrol and diesel engines, respectively, depending on driving style and road conditions.
What about India’s launch?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 is yet to be launched in the Indian market. It is expected that the SUV will be launched as a complete build unit with an ex-showroom price of around ₹1.2 crore and ₹1.5 crore. The Japanese automaker has not confirmed anything about the India launch, but the media sources suggest that it may happen in 2026.
The India launch may happen with a 2TR-FE 2.7L Inline-4 Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine, the same as the one available in India. There is a very small chance that the option of the 1GD-FTV 2.8L Inline-4 Turbocharged Diesel Engine will be introduced.