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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series vs Toyota Prado

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Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series
Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series

$45,500 - $184,970

2024 price

Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Summary

2024 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series
2025 Toyota Prado
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo V8, 4.5L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
10.7L/100km (combined)

7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No ANCAP
  • Rear seat space/comfort
  • Minimal cabin storage

  • Feels underpowered
  • Compromised rear cargo area
  • Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest offer more value for money
2024 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series Summary

If you’re looking for a heavy duty 4x4 wagon that can tackle the toughest off-road terrain and haul heavy loads with equal competence, there’s a handful of models derived from 4x4 one-tonne utes that can deliver.

Sharing the same rugged truck-style construction, with a wagon body mounted on a separate ladder-frame chassis, the local contenders in this four-way fight comprises Ford’s Ranger-derived Everest, Isuzu’s D-Max-based MU-X, Toyota’s HiLux-sharing Fortuner and Toyota’s 70 Series LandCruiser wagon (aka 76 Series) which comfortably predates its rivals having been launched in 2007.

Although the 76 Series five-seater does not offer a third row of seats like its rivals, it maintains a strong following with loyalists.

And its desirability has no doubt grown with the release of an updated range in late 2023, which for the first time offered buyers the choice of the venerable V8 turbo-diesel manual or new four-cylinder turbo-diesel automatic.

Given Toyota has been working around the clock to fill thousands of 70 Series orders for the traditional V8 manual, we thought it timely to revisit this much-loved drivetrain in wagon form to find out why it enjoys enduring popularity for both work and recreational roles.

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2025 Toyota Prado Summary

Anticipation for the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado was high, to say the least, because previous generations of the Prado have been much loved as 4WD touring vehicles. It was hoped that the new Prado would carry on that adventurous spirit but also represent a substantial shift forward for the model.

The new-generation Prado (aka the 250 Series) is larger than previous Prado iterations – it’s based on the same TNGA-F chassis as the LandCruiser 300 Series, the Lexus GX and the Toyota Tundra – and it is able to tow the industry standard 3500kg rather than the 3000kg the previous generation is limited to.

It also looks a lot different to previous Prados as it now has a straight-up-and-down retro-style appearance as opposed to the softer style of Prados past. 

Our test vehicle, the Altitude variant, is the second most expensive grade in the range and is marketed as the most off-road-capable of the line-up. It has a locking rear differential, front sway bar disconnect system, and all-terrain tyres.

So, the new Prado is bigger and bolder than ever before – but is it better?

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