2025 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Kakadu
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Kakadu is a robust SUV designed for Australian families and off-road enthusiasts. It targets buyers seeking seven-seat versatility, premium comfort, and reliable all-terrain performance. Key reasons to choose it include Toyota's strong reputation for durability, a comprehensive service network, and a well-appointed cabin with modern technology. This vehicle balances rugged capability with everyday usability, making it ideal for adventures and family trips.
Highlights
- 2.8L turbo-diesel engine with 8-speed automatic, delivering solid torque for both highway and off-road use.
- Seven-seat Kakadu variant with premium interior and features, including JBL audio and advanced driving aids, designed for comfort on long trips and rough terrain.
- Strong towing capability (braked up to about 3.5 tonnes) and confident off-road hardware for Australia’s varied conditions.
- Modern tech and safety: large touchscreen display and a suite of driver assistance systems, typical of Toyota’s 2025 Prado range.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Excellent off-road capability and articulation, with strong traction control and torque for difficult terrain.
- •Comfortable ride quality over rough/unsmooth surfaces for a large SUV.
- •Strong seating position and visibility; good forward view and commanding driving stance.
- •Modern long-wheelbase SUV comfort and refinement for highway cruising (relative to traditional 4WDs).
- •Comprehensive feature set and a robust, durable Toyota drivetrain reputation.
!Complaints
- •High price versus prior Prado generations and competing large SUVs.
- •Boot/configuration changes in the Kakadu/250-series can be awkward, particularly with third-row access or cargo loading.
- •Infotainment system not especially refined or intuitive; some dislike the UI and responsiveness.
- •Patchy cabin materials/build quality in some trims relative to premium expectations.
- •At least one transmission-related ownership report and ongoing recall activity around braking/electrical systems.
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
High
Cost Predictability
Medium
The 2025 LandCruiser Prado Kakadu is a top-spec SUV designed for off-road capability and luxury, targeting enthusiasts and families. Buyers choose it for Toyota's reliability, advanced features, and durability. However, ownership costs are high due to premium pricing, insurance, and depreciation, with medium predictability in expenses.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The 2025 Prado Kakadu is praised for its core strengths: off-road capability, ride comfort, and a capable diesel drivetrain with Toyota reliability lineage. However, it shows early signs of reliability caveats typical of a new-generation model: a documented transmission concern in ownership forums, infotainment/interface usability criticisms, and recall activity affecting braking/electrical systems. Given the current mix of strengths and reported issues, the vehicle demonstrates above-average engine durability with some moderate-to-significant risk factors in electronics/braking and a cautious outlook on long-term reliability, leading to a balanced overall reliability.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats
7
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption
7.75 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1105 km
Tank Capacity
87 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Diesel
Displacement
2.8L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
150 kW
Torque
500 Nm
0-100 km/h
9.25s
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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