2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Hybrid with Retro Styling Unveiled Globally

The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Hybrid has finally been unveiled globally. For decades, it was known for its boxy look, durability, and off-road capabilities. However, over time, it was transformed into a costly, luxury seven-seater SUV, diluting its distinctive appearance and part of its ruggedness. It's clear that the current Lexus GX served as an influence for the vehicle's classic design and boxy, upright proportions. The new Land Cruiser from the Japanese automaker will be available in several trim levels with basic 18-inch wheels and all-weather tyres, with the option to upgrade to 20-inch wheels for an additional cost. The new Cruiser is based on Toyota's new international TGNA-F truck platform, which also underpins the Tundra, Sequoia, and the all-new Tacoma. Proportions that are boxy and upright complement the traditional design.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: Design

It's clear that the current Lexus GX served as an influence for the vehicle's classic design and boxy, upright proportions. The FJ62 and the highest-end variation are noticeably different in appearance from the basic Land Cruiser 1958 and the Land Cruiser with rectangular headlights in the middle trim. The 2024 Land Cruiser First Edition is available as well, with a production run of just 5,000 cars. It looks more robust and off-road ready than the standard model, thanks to its bigger wheels and other features.

Black, Meteor Shower, Wind Chill Pearl, Ice Cap, Underground, Trail Dust, and Heritage Blue are the seven standard colour combinations, with the last two being available with an alternative roof.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: Features

Standard features include a trailer hitch and Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite, allowing for a towing capacity of more than 2,700kg. Optional features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 14-speaker JBL audio, a digital rearview mirror, a moonroof, heated and ventilated leather seats, and a head-up display (HUD). The base model comes with niceties like a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and wireless charging.

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: Powertrain 

The 2.4-litre turbocharged, inline-4 engine and the 1.9 kWh battery pack make up the i-Force Max Hybrid system under the hood. It has an integrated electric motor and an automatic gearbox with eight speeds. The drivetrain produces 326bhp and 630Nm, and all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard equipment. 

It uses a TNGA-F ladder frame chassis as its foundation and has an all-new double-wishbone front suspension with twin-tube shocks and a multi-link layout in the back. In addition, there is a front stabiliser bar disconnect system, a Multi-Terrain Monitor, a Crawl Control mode, electronic locking rear differential, Downhill Assist Control, a Multi-Terrain Select system, and a Multi-Terrain Monitor for use on rough terrain.