July 15, 2024

Toyota Motor Philippines Has Finally Launched The All-New Land Cruiser Prado For P 4.8M (w/ Specs, Brochure)


Finally, it’s here. The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been launched. Originally pegged for a June 7 launch, Toyota Motor Philippines had to delay its launch timing by more than a month as port congestions have led to stocks arriving much later than expected.

Despite the delay, Toyota dealers continued to take in reservations resulting in already long queues for the much-awaited luxury SUV. And because the lines aren’t getting any shorter, resellers have already priced the three-row SUV to around P 7-million—or close to the Land Cruiser Prado’s luxury twin, the Lexus GX 550 (starts at P 7.578-million).

For 2024, the Land Cruiser Prado comes with just one engine and that’s the gasoline-fed 2.4-liter turbo. The T24-FTS makes 281 horsepower and 430 Nm of torque. This is mated to an 8-speed automatic driving a 4x4 system with locking differentials and five selectable drive modes.


Globally launched in August 2023, the Philippine model LC 250 will continue to be called the Land Cruiser Prado, this despite the “Prado” name being dropped in several other markets.

The all-new Land Cruiser Prado (J250) rides on the TNGA-F platform—something it shares with its bigger brother, the Land Cruiser 300.

Further simplifying the line-up, there are now only three colors (from four): Platinum White Pearl Mica, Attitude Black Mica, and Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic. The only interior color is black. Oh, and the Philippine model will not get the retro grille with the TOYOTA lettering spelt out. Instead, the Land Cruiser Prado here will get the more upscale waterfall grille with vertical chrome inserts and the modern T logo.

Before heading to the line-by-line specs, notable new features of the all-new Land Cruiser Prado include 20-inch alloy wheels with 265/60R20 tires, Adaptive Variable Suspension or AVS, a moonroof, power tailgate, ventilated seats across all three rows, 12.3-inch display audio system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10-speaker system, rear-seat entertainment system, 360-degree camera, and the most up-to-date version of Toyota Safety Sense: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.


Of course, all those new features has bumped up the price of the Land Cruiser Prado to P 4.8 million—a P 1.135 million jump from the outgoing Land Cruiser Prado 4.0 V6.

With customer delivers now starting, it’s worth reiterating at this point that Toyota Motor Philippines is implementing a one-price policy across all its dealers. With the Land Cruiser Prado not being a limited-edition model, there’s no reason why anyone should be paying above its suggested retail price.

Now, onto the specs.

2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Philippine Specs

Dimensions & Weights
  • Overall Length: 4,925 mm
  • Overall Width: 1,980 mm
  • Overall Height: 1,935 mm
Engine & Transmission
  • Model: T24A-FTS, 4-Cylinder DOHC Chain Drive, Turbo
  • Displacement: 2,393 cc
  • Maximum Output: 281 PS @ 6,000 rpm
  • Maximum Torque: 430 Nm @ 1,700-3,600 rpm
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline
  • Transmission: 8-speed AT
Chassis
  • Drivetrain: 4x4 w/ Differential Lock
  • Front Suspension: Independent, Double Wishbone
  • Rear Suspension: Independent, Multi-link
  • Adaptive Variable Suspension
  • Front Brakes: Ventilated Disc
  • Rear Brakes: Ventilated Disc
  • Tires & Wheels: 265/60R20
Exterior Features
  • LED Headlights w/ Headlamp Washers
  • Automatic (Dynamic) Headlamp Leveling
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • LED Front Turn Signal Lamp
  • LED Front Fog Lamps
  • LED Rear Combination Lamp
  • Rear Fog Lamp
  • Side View Mirrors: Power Adjust, Auto Retract, Heated, w/ Puddle Lamps and Turn Signals
  • Rain-Sensing Front Wipers
  • Intermittent Rear Wiper w/ Reverse Link
  • Illuminated Side Step Board
  • Roof Rails
  • Fin-Type Antenna
  • Moonroof w/ Tilt & Slide
Interior Features
  • Leather Seats
  • 10-way Power Adjust Driver’s Seat w/ Memory
  • 4-way Power Adjust Front Passenger Seat
  • Second Row: 60/40 Split-Fold
  • Third Row: 50/50 Split Power Fold (Fold Flat)
  • Three-Row Seat Ventilation
  • 12.3-inch TFT Digital Meter Cluster
  • Electric Power Steering
  • Power Tilt/Telescopic
  • Digital Rear View Mirror
  • Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold
  • Cool Box
  • LED Room Lamp
  • LED Front Personal Lamp
  • Illuminated Entry System
Comfort & Convenience Features
  • Smart Entry with Push-Button Start/Stop
  • Drive Modes: Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+, Custom
  • Heads-Up Display
  • Auto Up/Down Windows w/ Jam Protect
  • Speed-Sensing Door Locks
  • Power Tailgate w/ Kick Sensor
  • Dual Zone Climate Control
  • Auto Rear Climate
  • 12.3-inch Display Audio w/ Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 10 Speakers
  • Rear Seat Entertainment System
  • Wireless Charger
  • USB Type C Chargers x 3 (Front), x 2 (2nd Row), x 2 (3rd Row)
  • Data Communication Module
Safety & Security Features
  • Pre-Collison System (PCS)
  • Automatic High Beam (AHB) w/ Adaptive High Beam System (AHS)
  • Lane Keeping System (LKS)
  • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
  • Blind Spot Monitors (BSM)
  • 10 SRS Airbags
  • Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
  • Downhill Assist Control (DSC)
  • Limited Slip Differential (LSD) w/ Torque Sensing Rear
  • Active Traction Control (A-TRC)
  • Crawl Control + Multi-Terrain Select
  • Panoramic View Monitor + Multi-Terrain Monitor
  • Front & Rear Parking Sensors

24 comments:

  1. Fugly ass front. 🤧

    The bronco looks a lot more attractive outside but ofc, a ford could be hard to maintain in the long run.

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    1. The fact that you said "could be" means that you don't know anything about maintaining a Ford

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    2. @anon 6:47pm

      Lol tell me you are triggered without telling me you're triggered. You do realize that i only used 'could' so that some ford owners wouldn't have any sudden violent reactions with what i said? Smh stop spewing dull comments.

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    3. You didn't deny it. Wala ka nga talagang alam. Tsk tsk.

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    4. Agree with you 6:47! This person doesnt own a Ford and his comment is likely based on hearsay. I have the ranger since 2020 and no problem. Only changed the battery. Test drove HiLux and Navarra before buying and found the ranger the best to drive.

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  2. I can't afford one but the 1m difference from the previous gen seems justified with the spec sheet. For sure long lines again.

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  3. Toyota's One Price policy is a sham. Yes, there are no dealer mark-ups per se, but if you want a unit you have to avail their in-house financing, in-house insurance, accessories, paint protection and so on and so forth.

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  4. Resellers' price at PhP 7M even more expensive than LC300? The dealers themselves are pocketing the windfall. A few weeks ago, there was a number of LC300 shipment and approached quite a few Toyota dealers for a unit. One dealer south of Manila offered me a unit priced at SRP but have to pre-pay inhouse insurance for 8 years amounting to over 1.5M. Another dealer mentioned 6.5M with one-year insurance. It appears that dealiers do away with the queue. What a rotten system!

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    1. My uncle inquired on the L300 and Toyota required him to purchase in-house Insurance, financing, and a Fortuner. These kinds of practices should really be investigated as they are anti consumer and borderline scam.

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  5. Now we wait for dealers/agents to slap on another million to the price.

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  6. How likely will Toyota bring in the hybrid given the new tax incentive? Perhaps the price will be comparable to the non-hybrid. Downside of the hybrid though is that there is no 3rd row seat and no spare.

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    1. TMPC won't bother to sell the Hybrid variant as its expensive and no 3rd row seats
      TMPC won't drop the prices of its current HEV vehicles due to excessive greed of the corporation

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    2. Toyota should bring in the hybrid version for it can take advantage of incentives from the government.

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    3. @AnonymousJuly 15, 2024 at 7:06 PM
      how many people do you know with a LC that uses the third row daily? i dunno which braindead executive made the decision not to bring in the hybrid if they can drop the prices like the Lexus NX 350h Premier from P 4,818,000 to P 4,228,000

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    4. Your comment is spot-on. We have 4 SUVs with 3rd row seats and we never use them.

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  7. Toyota is condoning such acts so why support them.

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  8. TMPC's One Price Policy rule is regularly broken by their dealers and salespeople
    Buyers are already forced to buy in financing at very high interest rates (six to seven digits!)

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  9. I hope Toyota brings in the face with retro design, the one wihh rounded headlights and TOYOTA spelled out.

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  10. The jetour T2 is better equipped and better looking than this at half the price. Seriously. If you are not badge conscious.

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    1. Seriously, who the heck will cross-shop the Prado with something from Jetour. If you do, then you are clearly not the car's intended target clientele.

      And the issue is not just about badge-consciousness. Several factors like resale value, reliability, spare parts availability and after-sales service are also equally just as important as a car's aesthetics and features.

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    2. Why compare a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to a Jetour T2? The Prado is in a class of its own. The Prado has already been tried and tested for many generations.

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    3. Jetour? Ew. Chinese car. Questionable future support.

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  11. If your budget can only buy you a T2 I suggest just go for the previous gen prado. Although used I am more confident that this will last longer and be repairable in the long run.

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  12. I was wondering why TMP still had the waterfall grille for its 2024 Prado.

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