GX III (J250) vs Land Cruiser Prado 250: which is better?
Lexus GX III (J250) (2023–present) vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 (2024–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Lexus GX III (J250)
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250Specifications
| Lexus GX III (J250) | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–present | 2024–present |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 3.4 V6 Twin-Turbo (GX550) | 2.4 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 353 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque, up to | 650 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 950 mm | 4 925 mm |
| Width | 1 980 mm | 1 980 mm |
| Height | 1 925 mm | 1 935 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 850 mm | 2 850 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 80 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 67 675 ₸ | ≈ 28 750 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Lexus GX III (J250)
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 353 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- 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.
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
- GX III (J250) — if you care more about: power, torque.
- Land Cruiser Prado 250 — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
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: GX III (J250) or Land Cruiser Prado 250?
GX III (J250): up to 353 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: GX III (J250) — about 67 675 ₸, 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.