T2 I vs Land Cruiser Prado 250: which is better?
Jetour T2 I (2023–present) vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 (2024–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Jetour T2 I
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250Specifications
| Jetour T2 I | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2024–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.0 Turbo | 2.4 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 245 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 430 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 8,7 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 9,3 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 785 mm | 4 925 mm |
| Width | 2 006 mm | 1 980 mm |
| Height | 1 880 mm | 1 935 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 800 mm | 2 850 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1 915 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 80 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 16 475 ₸ | ≈ 28 750 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Jetour T2 I
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- High ground clearance: 220 mm
- Large tank: 70 L
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 80 L
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Toyota Dynamic Force engine (A25A, M20A, T24A, V35A): new, little reliability data so far
- Gearbox Toyota Direct Shift 8AT/10AT: the gearboxes are new
Engine (Toyota Dynamic Force (A25A, M20A, T24A, V35A)): few widespread issues: the engines are relatively new, with less data.
Gearbox (Toyota Direct Shift 8AT/10AT): the gearboxes are new; there are complaints about harsh shifts, fixed by a software update.
Which one to choose
- T2 I — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
- Land Cruiser Prado 250 — if you care more about: power, wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: T2 I or Land Cruiser Prado 250?
T2 I: up to 245 hp, Land Cruiser Prado 250: up to 281 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: T2 I — about 16 475 ₸, Land Cruiser Prado 250 — about 28 750 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.