Is A V6 Worth $40K More? (Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series vs Prado 250 Series 2025 Comparison Review)

Is a Land Cruiser 300 Series worth $40,000 more than a 250 Series Prado? We investigate both sizes of Toyota 4WD in this comparison review.

Chasing Cars founder Tom Baker compares the Toyota Land Cruiser in 250 Series Prado and 300 Series formats to work out whether it’s worth spending more to buy the flagship V6 or stick to the cheaper four-cylinder Prado.

We look at pricing, fuel economy, interiors, off-roading specs, payload and weights and more to come to a verdict.

Other options to look at include the Nissan Patrol, Lexus GX, Land Rover Defender and even Chinese rivals like the GWM Tank 500.

Time codes:

0:00 - About this video
1:12 - 300 Series interior
4:21 - Prado interior
6:52 - 300 Series back seat
8:49 - Prado back seat
10:38 - Boot space comparison
14:28 - Fuel economy test
16:58 - V6 vs four-cylinder
18:47 - 4WD specs
19:42 - Payload concerns
20:30 - Driving the 300 Series
24:19 - Driving the Prado 250 Series
29:40 - Comparison winner

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