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Toyota Prado vs Mini Countryman

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Toyota Prado
Toyota Prado

$72,500 - $100,665

2025 price

Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

$49,990 - $77,990

2025 price

Summary

2025 Toyota Prado
2025 Mini Countryman
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Diesel Turbo 4, 2.8L

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Diesel

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

7.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Feels underpowered
  • Compromised rear cargo area
  • Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest offer more value for money

  • Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
  • An expensive endeavour for a Mini
  • Not much separates the two trim levels
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?

Read on.

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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper.

The new generation offers a larger body-size, fun new interiors and a whole suite of updated technology.

We're in the flagship John Cooper Works grade in Favoured trim to find out if this small SUV is still urban-friendly and fun after all of these changes.

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