Although only set to formally debut next month, Toyota has released complete specification and pricing details of the all-new Land...
Supposed to have premiered in February following its first local soil showing at the annual State of the Motor Industry conference at Kyalami in the same month, the ongoing port backlog reportedly played a role in Toyota’s decision to delay to the Prado until later. Longer and wider than the J150, the J250 is again outfitted with seven-seats as standard, although with a stowaway third row as opposed to the side tethered layout.Despite the claimed boot space being unknown, Toyota has confirmed a ground clearance of 216 mm – four less than the J150 – an approach angle of 30° and departure angle of 17°. The claimed braked trailer tow rating is again rated at 3 500 kg.
Therefore, the GD-6 continues to produce 150kW/500Nm, albeit now paired to a new eight-speed automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption is 7.9 L/100 km. Gloss black door handles and mirror caps replace the colour-coded items of the TX, with the design of the 18-inch alloys also being different.On the off-road side, the VX.R comes standard with the mentioned Multi-Terrain Select system offering five modes; Rock/Dirt, Rock, Mogul, Mud/Sand and Loose Rock, the transparent Multi-Terrain Monitor, a Torsen limited slip centre differential and a disconnect function for the rear stabiliser bar.