Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Lands In Japan With First Edition Models, Non-Electrified Engines

The Toyota Land Cruiser 250 has finally reached its home market in Japan, abandoning the Prado moniker that has been in use in the Land of the Rising Sun since 1990. The rugged SUV is described as the “core model” of the Land Cruiser family, joining the more luxurious 300 Series and the more spartan 70 Series.

Japanese buyers can choose between 2.8-liter turbodiesel and 2.7-liter gasoline powertrains, and have access to a set of First Edition models with a limited production of 8,000 units.Compared to its predecessor, the Land Cruiser 250 series is more focused on practicality instead of high-end luxury, leaving the larger 300 series to fulfill that role. Predictably, the Japanese version looks identical to the EU-spec and US-spec models, setting aside a few special touches on the First Edition trims and the array of optional accessories from Toyota, Jaos, Modellista, and Toy Factory.

The color palette includes six exterior shades and two interior finishes (Black, Dark Chestnut).More: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Is The 4-Runner For Grown UpsThe First Edition models are based on the mid-spec VX and the high-spec ZX trims, featuring rectangular and round LED headlights respectively. Both ride on a new set of 18-inch aluminum wheels finished in matte black which are shod in off-road tires.

The VX can be had with diesel or gasoline while the ZX is exclusively available in diesel form.Inside, the models have “First Edition” lettering on the doors, leather upholstery, and discreet titanium accents. Standard equipment is more generous in the diesel-powered versions, including the fancier digital cockpit with the dual 12.3-inch displays, the 14-speaker JBL premium sound system, and the more sophisticated Toyota Teammate ADAS.The Land Cruiser 250 rides on the TNGA-F architecture honoring the ladder-frame heritage of the series.

The SUV measures 4,925 mm (193.9 inches) long with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm (112.2 inches) and is available in five-seater or seven-seater configurations.In terms of powertrains, Japanese buyers don’t get the mild-hybrid diesel that is available in Europe and Australia, nor the hybrid gasoline option from North America. Instead, they can only order