The Land Cruiser Prado could be the first new Toyota SUV to debut in India this year.
Toyota is one of the most popular SUV manufacturers in India with some very known models like the Fortuner, LC300 and Innova. The brand’s latest launch in the Indian market is the new-gen Camry. The year 2025 will be all about SUVs for Toyota in India and some of the upcoming models were showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. Let’s run you through the 3 big Toyota SUVs coming to India soon.
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Toyota Fortuner Hybrid
The Fortuner is quite popular in the Indian market and we can’t undermine the fact that it is also pretty expensive for what it offers. The mild-hybrid version of the Fortuner has already debuted in some international markets and is expected to hit the Indian shores this year. It will be powered by the familiar 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV diesel engine, paired with a 48V mild hybrid system.
The mild-hybrid system will make the Fortuner slightly more efficient. It is expected to remain the same in terms of exterior design. Some new features like ADAS could be expected.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
After a lot of speculations, the Prado could debut in the Indian market this year. While it was not present at the 2025 Auto Expo, there are chances that the Japanese carmaker could introduce it in the country. The latest generation model of the JC250 debuted in the year 2023 and it is also sold under the Land Cruiser 250 nameplate in some markets. The Land Cruiser Prado will be powered by the familiar 2.8-litre diesel engine in India. The SUV also gets a 2.4-litre petrol-strong hybrid engine in some markets. Toyota will sell the Land Cruiser in India via the CBU route.
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Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport
Toyota showcased the Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport at the 2025 Auto Expo and it could be introduced in India by the end of this year or early 2025. This model is only available in a 5-seater configuration and will be sold in India via the CBU route. Over the standard model, it gets an Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS), Front and Rear Differential Locks, GR Sport badging on the grille, front doors and rear tailgate as well as 18-inch alloy wheels. Under the hood, the familiar 3.3 litre V6 turbo diesel engine powers the GR Sport, putting out 305 bhp and 700 Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox.