Following a week of thorough on- and off-road testing, not a single vote could split the two Toyotas, with the 76 Series LandCruiser and Prado both claiming the 2025 4×4 of the Year title with a total score of 156 out of 200.

Our four experienced judges scored each of the vehicles against the proven 4×4 of the Year criteria, attributing each vehicle a score out of 50. We tallied the numbers, and here are the results 👇

  • 5th: Ford Everest Sport: 134/200
  • 4th: GWM Tank 300 Ultra: 136/200
  • 3rd: Ineos Grenadier: 146/200
  • 2nd: Nissan Patrol Warrior: 148/200
  • EQUAL 1st: Toyota Prado Altitude: 156/200
  • EQUAL 1st: Toyota GDJ76 LandCruiser: 156/200
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We hear the haters bellowing already about the tied finish between two Toyota 4x4s, but there’s a reason they both did so well.

Toyota sells more 4x4s in the world than any manufacturer and it’s been doing it for 70 years. Over that time it has continued to develop and evolve its vehicles and create variants to suit the differing needs of different end-users.

“The Prado had the most comfortable, best laid-out and equipped cabin of all the vehicles tested, whether you were driving on the road or off it” – Matt Raudonikis

“[The 76 is] old school for sure, but still a relevant vehicle. The new driveline is a belter and probably shouldn’t be as good as it is” – Dave Morley

This is reflected in the two vehicles that share the 2025 4X4 Of The Year title: one a commercial vehicle that is utilitarian, built-for-purpose and no-frills; the other an almost all-new wagon with all the latest safety, comfort and convenience features… and even a nod to electrification for what that’s worth.

While the Prado’s strengths lie in its family-friendliness, versatility and all-round performance, the LandCruiser 70 shines for its unrivalled ruggedness, off-road capability, relatively low price and adaptability. And any LC70 variant is a blank canvas for the owner to accessorise to their own wants and requirements.

These two Toyotas are equally amazing and relevant 4x4s with differing focus points yet they are able to achieve similar results. They’re both made to do a similar job but each doing it a different way. The new 250 Series Prado uses all the latest tech for safety and creature comforts, but also for off-road ability making it a sublime family tourer.

The LandCruiser on the other hand, is old school and brutal in its delivery, and you just know it’s going to take on everything you can throw at it without raising a sweat.

They are well-deserved joint winners.