Our extra-large ultimate Aussie deep-dive review (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2025 Review)

[@doneB830]

How can it be classified as more capable than the old one when it’s slower, heavier and has a smaller fuel tank.

[@Wednesdayat11]

If they dont say that, how are they supposed to sell more?

[@vladthe3rd414]

People will buy it unfortunately just on the name alone

[@boxoffisa]

Being fast and less heavier doesn’t mean capability.

[@gfrancis977]

Greater ground clearance and articulation, more rigid chassis and enhancements to traction control.

[@boxoffisa]

@ didn’t you teach home about body in frame design which makes it a true SUV?

[@forzer456]

Waiting for all the complaints about the boot, price, and engine 😂

[@ishaqthkr]

Was bound to happen

[@billybob1511]

Horrible boot space, noisy and under powered engine and the price is too high! I'm def not buying one.

[@thebeerhunter817]

I'm not complaining I won't be having to drive it.

[@thelonewolf666]

you wont have to wait

[@brianmaclennan561]

Don't let the facts upset the tojo fan boys!

[@darrenprior6339]

They had 15 years to get this right. You’d think they would have put some of that time into figuring out a better way to fit that 48V and back seat

[@nathansharma87]

They know Aussies will buy a wheelbarrow with a Landcruiser badge. We are the biggest market and least effort.

[@thomas735]

@@nathansharma87what’s your solution?

[@bertiebeetle525]

I cancelled my GXL order after seeing the boot setup. It’s hopeless. Such a pity as the rest of the car is fabulous. How about a 5 seat version of the GXL, Toyota? I’d place a new order immediately.

[@Richardstreet315]

Yeah right

[@leoalexander7729]

I’m so glad I held off from getting a new Prado. Going to wait until they release a refreshed and updated version after all the complaints pile up 😅

[@Paulrd1945]

For what ever reason there is alot of envy and hate over this vehicle but after owning the altitude for for days i couldn't be happier.

[@boxoffisa]

The problem with people these days is that we are conditioned to see the bad and the worst. Since Covid people assume hate and see bad in things than appreciating the best about things. Mostly the bad is less than %5.

[@robstone4537]

Waiting for someone who has not been given an all expenses paid trip to Kakadu to do a review of this car so we can get an honest opinion.

[@QueenslandTrainVideos]

carsguide did one and it isn't as groveling as this lot.

[@arash13571]

Is it the most biased review I ever seen ?

[@tim9241]

I first thought your comment was just being dramatic, but after watching the video you are absolutely right. Wonder what kinda kick backs old mate is getting from Toyota to gush all over this so much! E.g. “The AC is so good I’m actually getting chilly even on a 39C day!” Yeah wow thanks for the wise commentary 😂 Car Expert’s review is night and day compared to this…

[@douger1517]

It’s the Toyota fanboy affect that a lot are made to toe the line.

[@scottchin3582]

I bet the Toyota paid for this trip and treated them really nicely!

[@jpjbassking]

I'm so glad I went with the 300 instead. Looks good on the outside and that's about it.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

It surprises me how many people have a lazy $20k lying around ready to blow on a more expensive car like they are shopping for phone cases.

[@thelonewolf666]

yes at least the 300 only burns a litre of oil per 1000km--- great choice

[@jpjbassking]

@@thelonewolf666 one day you'll be able to afford one mate

[@wolfgang1418]

It will be hard to look past the Patrol with that Price tag

[@blee1962]

The rear 220 v outlet is only 100w. Will not support a coffee machine. The 220 v outlet has nothing to do with the48v system. My 2016 prado has the same 220v outlet

[@Marks.Reviews]

That’s a shame you weren’t able to film very much at all the more serious off stuff you guys did. That would have been interesting to watch. Did Toyota have a restriction on what could be filmed?

[@jamesm6341]

Got the VX and couldn’t be happier. Sold the 150, 150 feels like a relic compared to the 250.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Enjoy the futuristic engine, boot and second row legroom.

[@jamesm6341]

@ why so much hate? 😂 It’s a huge upgrade for me.

[@bibinms4436]

Is it comes with normal front grill like gxl?

[@bibinms4436]

?

[@kdd070]

I"ll buy an altitude if round headlights make it to Australia.

[@hostmasta]

Oh no! A 5min fill up of adblue once every 8000km. Geez, stop complaining. 🙃 That's ridiculous, if that's your reason for not purchasing.

[@coldude2559]

😅😅😂80k for plastic steering wheel and cloth seats 👏👏👏well done Toyota 👏

[@whackyworld-ds5yu]

What is in the air down under? All this whining from people who've been lapping up the toyota recipe since time immemorial. 1) toyota is a value not luxury brand. Expect intentionally underpowered simple powertrains, cheap hardwearing components like interior plastics and outdated technology. They are the kings of constraint for the sake of reliability and longevity. 2) Its 2024 everything is overpriced, who are they not to appropriately position their pricing according to the market. Yes there is a premium for that badge but it's not the end of the world. 3) Your country is seriously regulated, a blessing and a curse. That battery has to be there for the mild hybrid technology (if we can even call it that) as well as the swarm of safety features to pass regulation now and far into the future. Unfortunately this ramps up weight, pricing and complexity. Maybe just continue to buy Toyotas in astounding numbers quietly, find aftermarket solutions for the boot as you've always done with all other toyota shortcomings. They are still as reliable as ever, dont kid yourselves. Once they sort out a few teething problems as expected they'll run forever. If they can endure Africa's potholed roads with dirty fuel, cheap knockoff parts, minimal service all while overloaded 2 to 3 times if not more what they are rated at and still outperform most things on the road they'll be more than manageable in Australia.

[@Levi-c6f]

The boot’s a deal killer. I’ll be going for the GX; more than good enough as a family vehicle and weekend off-roader

[@jamesdowning1798]

Good luck getting any reasonable range with AdBlue use when towing.

[@chasingcars]

We're watching this issue very closely...

[@Amsterlager]

Now that AdBlue is on every new diesel, a lot of servos will be getting AdBlue pumps. Already quite a few out there.

[@79wavygravy]

By the look of it, the majority of the footage was shot in Arnhem Land, just east of Cahill's.

[@paulkazzer]

Beautifully shot. Kakadu almost out shone the Prado. Great review.

[@chasingcars]

Sometimes we forget the whole reason we want 4x4s is so we can go to these beautiful places!

[@YamaOma_Kunda]

People who are considering buying a Prado should wait on the next generation Toyota Fortuner.....same 2.8ltr engine

[@maribogukun]

Fortuner is only available in emerging markets, hence its less premium and less advanced

[@ishaqthkr]

​@@maribogukun emerging markets? AU has Fortuner, this guy is talking about new generation which won't come before a Hilux, which could be 2 years later

[@retepd1e]

So this Prado has the very same 2.8L engine as in my 2020 Fortuner 150Nm, my GXL Fortuner has the sliding second row seats not in the new Prado, I don’t need AdBlue, I get rear differential lock lock that you only get in Altitude Prado, I have the manual tailgate that’s not going to wake up every camper in a campsite, and I can pop my third row seats in and out in 20 minutes that the Altitude doesn’t get. All that for almost half the price?! How’s this Prado a good deal? I can’t fathom. People either have lots of cash or they are fools and buy into looks. A 6 cylinder Everest is a better deal.

[@kaiwang985]

@@retepd1e First, I got to admit that you are correct. Some of the new prado design are failure for sure, but you can't say the new one is the same as the Fortuner or even worse based on its engine and diff locks only. It still has something that better than Fortuner, eg: heated and cool seats, I bet if you tried that is summer, you won't go back. Or you can't say LC300 is worse than LC200, mainly because it's a V6 not a V8.

[@Andy-s1t6r]

Have my eye on the Altitude for offroad/touring purposes, however I suspect the hot V, BMW 3.0 TD, 3.0 ECOBOOT has it over the 2.8 TD mild hybrid. In stock, a very safe and comfortable daily driver capable of short distance touring with an ability to tackle some challenging offroad trails, grade dependent. Would be great to see a tow test, like the Hilux, I suspect it may be challenged.

[@billybob1511]

There is one tow test already, and 80-110klm/hour was SLOW.

[@dirtmonkey4x435]

Great thorough review, nicely done. The new Prado looks the part.

[@chasingcars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevenward5928]

So not a fleet buyer and can only afford a GX, which we have taken delivery of, but why demean what i can afford with throw away lines

[@svinatraktore]

There's a 100W 220V socket. Are you sure 100W is enough for a fridge or a coffee machine? 😄

[@andrecampbell5893]

Chasing cars....THANK YOU!!!

[@Mykehawke]

whats with the 7 seater boot though ;)

[@amanhunjan1116]

Watched few reviews. This one is the most biased review.

[@QueenslandTrainVideos]

What do you expect when Toyota are paying for your holiday

[@dejans2570]

70k preorder and 65k orders cancelled due to ridiculous boot I know some business doing modification on that ridiculous boot but again why we have to pay extra on already top dollar car and loosing warranty? Ignore this car and make Toyota engineers back to board and resolve this issue with such a beautiful car from outside.

[@rey073]

I have left this identical comment on both CHASING CARS and CAR EXPERT KZbin channels. After watching both reviews on the 2025 Toyota Prado, I was surprised that one reviewer has decided to go against the grain of almost every other car reviewer on the planet by giving the vehicle multiple negative comments whilst neglecting to mention the positives. Bizarre. I was left feeling that the review in question had a lingering 'Clickbait' smell about it. I know that there will always be one doctor out there that says that smoking is good for you, or an Alan Jones or an Andrew Bolt that crave notoriety and will state that climate change does not exist, but I didn't think that one particular car reviewer would stoop so low. Please watch both reviews before choosing. Toyota / Japanese build quality verses Ford / Thailand build quality. The choice is easy.

[@billybob1511]

One review was NOT with a car supplied by Toyota!

[@doctorboy5892]

The big end bearings and crankshaft are weak. Don't tow with it.

[@Dorko85]

The poor payload, tiny adblue tank and fuel tank - you will never achieve remote touring.

[@gparker1035]

If is the future of new cars I’m going stop looking.

[@SuperAnimate]

LC150 better than LC250 for sure

[@jaywindy-l1e]

Sorry Toyota, you lost a long time prado owner, wanted to upgrade but that boot setup is ridiculous!!. Look at the other brands who all get it right, customers want a flat functional bootspace when all seats folded... Plus the Altitude I test drove showed 13.2 L per 100km. Thanks but no thanks, so many better options out there.

[@dommonte3507]

slower than my Fortuner

[@rustykilt]

I understand they suffer from common engine failure.

[@paulargent1003]

So it's a 2.8l with a 48v ev boost driving the under powered engine by a rubber band !

[@sydneyraj]

Everything is new including the price except the engine. New engine is due in a couple of years to suit everything else

[@brianclarke1695]

Over priced, over weight, under powered, lack of fuel range, silly boot arrangement, toyota have forgotten what people buy the prado for, that is for adventure, 4WD, towing the caravan or a boat, all these review by jurno's must have been paid for by toyota, no one mentions there is no space for a second battery, this thing is a total disappointment, my 2023 150 is far better than this shopping basket, by the way the exact same model is 18k AUD cheaper in NZ, (and other countries get the non hybrid as well), toyota is treating us as muppets

[@pukarsdr]

Totally biased review!

[@dominickmiecik9549]

the review is full of craps !!!!

[@thelonewolf666]

what an over rated pile of plastic underpowered crap

[@scottchin3582]

To be honest, this Prado is very disappointing. The fuel tank is tiny and it will never be as able as the old ones in the Outback! Secondly, the trunk is shockingly small and not usable! Thirdly, the price is ridiculous, for this equipment incuded.I would just lump to the Lands cruiser. It's a shame that with over 100 thousand dollars the interior is another disappointment as well. The truth is this generation is worse than the old one!

[@orangejuicepony6881]

The crowds were up in arms when the 300 dropped with starting price of $100k for a GX, now every second comment is how affordable it is to jump from $77k to $104k (GX to GX) like its nothing....