The major automaker Toyota uncovered in unveiling its new configuration of five seats in the 2025 LandCruiser Prado GXL, which leaves the following owners of the previously issued seven-seat variant complaining about luggage space, thus improving the Prado’s versatility in making it attractive to family and adventure-sport people.
Maximized Cargo Space
Removal of its third-row seats elevates capacity in GXL variant for cargo by significant measure. The five-seat Prado can lounge more passengers, with luggage room reaching 945 liters space behind the second row. And when folded down, this exponentially expands to an extremely broad 1895 liters. The seven-seat version, on the other hand, offers only 182 liters with all seats upright, and when the third row stowed, 906 liters become the measure. This more than compensates the previous criticisms against limited spaces in the seven-seat configuration.
Similar Performance and Features
Even with the adjustment in seating arrangements, the five-seat GXL still delivers the expected strong performance and features associated with Prado series. Its 2.8-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine generates power of up to 150kW and makes a torque of 500Nm. This engine connects to an eight-speed automatic transmission featuring full-time all-wheel-drive to handle all possible terrains.
Standard features in terms of GXL trim include synthetic leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats, eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, leather-accented steering wheel and gear shifter. It connects an advanced 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment system with the normal features like wireless Apple carplay and Android auto.
Price and Availability
There has yet to be a mention of the official pricing by Toyota Australia for the five-seat GXL. It is believed that the price will fall between the base GX amounting to $72,500, to the seven-seat GXL at $79,990. Commencement of delivery should be expected in the second half of 2025.
Indian Market Prospects
This new-gen Prado, which is expected to enter the Indian market in late 2025, is actually the Land Cruiser 250 in a few regions. This will be a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and will lie beneath the Land Cruiser 300 in the Indian lineup. There are expected to be diesel and petrol hybrid versions of this model for different consumer tastes.
Conclusion
With the announcement of the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL five-seat release, consumers will find a lot more practicality without sacrificing interior space, performance, or comfort. Just one more step towards alteration reinforces Toyota’s efforts to keep pace with transforming customers, further emphasizing the Prado’s advantage as a choice for versatile, reliable SUV travel.