Running through the latest big Prado news update, including the five models, prices and specs plus issues arising with the hybrid for Australia.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 Series is almost ready to launch in Australia and Toyota has now given us pricing and most specifications for each grade.

We still haven't seen the Australia-spec GX, GXL or VX models but we have photos of the local-spec Altitude and Kakadu grades.

Engine-wise it is a 2.8-litre 48-volt diesel four-cylinder for Australia with the same old 150kW of power or 201 horsepower.

Other markets do get a 2.4-litre turbo petrol hybrid (the i-Force Max) but numerous problems are making that engine look pretty uncertain for Australia - it tows less and doesn't save much fuel, which does not help Toyota reduce its overall CO2 emissions (important in Australia from 2025).

What are your thoughts?

Time codes:
0:00 - Prado launching soon
0:25 - 2.8-litre diesel four-cylinder
0:52 - Disappointing engine?
1:09 - 2.4-litre turbo petrol hybrid
1:50 - Is this hybrid suitable for Australia?
2:06 - Lower towing capacity
2:30 - Prado hybrid doesn't save fuel
3:28 - Australia's new emissions laws
4:01 - Prado hybrid emissions are similar
4:23 - Huge hybrid sales required
5:37 - Will we see a different hybrid?
6:03 - PHEV and EV versions possible
6:19 - CO2 is the key measurement
6:35 - Australian Prado specs
6:53 - Prices
7:13 - Prado GX specifications
7:39 - Prado GXL specifications
8:17 - Prado VX specifications
8:56 - Prado Altitude specifications
9:36 - Prado Kakadu specifications
10:00 - A $100,000 Prado
10:15 - Is it worth the price?

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