Trying to decide between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Lexus RX-300? This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision about which vehicle best suits your needs.
Both vehicles are classified as SUV, 4x4, Luxury cars
Both vehicles have Automatic transmission
Both vehicles come with a sunroof
Both vehicles are available for self-drive
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
KES Ksh 95,000
Lexus RX-300
KES Ksh 13,000
Difference: 82000
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
Diesel
Lexus RX-300
Petrol
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
7 seats
Lexus RX-300
5 seats
Difference: 2
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel
Lexus RX-300
2.0 L turbo-petrol I4 (8AR-FTS)
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
204 hp
Lexus RX-300
235 hp
Difference: 31
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
500 Nm
Lexus RX-300
350 Nm
Difference: 150
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
11.8 km/L
Lexus RX-300
10.4 km/L
Difference: 1.4
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
14.3 km/L
Lexus RX-300
16.9 km/L
Difference: 2.6
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado
2 days
Lexus RX-300
5 days
Difference: 3
When choosing between the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Lexus RX-300, performance characteristics play a significant role in your driving experience.
The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado features a 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel producing 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. In comparison, the Lexus RX-300 comes with a 2.0 L turbo-petrol I4 (8AR-FTS) delivering 235 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The Lexus RX-300 offers 31 more horsepower than the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado.
In urban driving conditions, the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado achieves 11.8 km/L, while the Lexus RX-300 manages 10.4 km/L. On the highway, you can expect 14.3 km/L from the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and 16.9 km/L from the Lexus RX-300. Overall, the Lexus RX-300 is more fuel-efficient.
Comfort features significantly impact your travel experience, especially during longer rentals.
The Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado offers seating for 7 passengers, while the Lexus RX-300 accommodates 5 passengers. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado can carry 2 more passengers, making it better suited for larger groups.
When considering value, it's important to look beyond just the daily rate and evaluate what you get for the price.
KES Ksh 95,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 4,000/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 7,500/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 10,000/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 91,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 87,500/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 85,000/day
KES Ksh 13,000/day
3-day discount: KES Ksh 0/day
Weekly discount: KES Ksh 1,000/day
Monthly discount: KES Ksh 2,500/day
For 3+ days: KES Ksh 13,000/day
For 7+ days: KES Ksh 12,000/day
For 30+ days: KES Ksh 10,500/day
While the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado is KES Ksh 82,000/day more expensive than the Lexus RX-300, it provides more seating capacity.
| Feature | Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado | Lexus RX-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate | KES Ksh 95,000 | KES Ksh 13,000 |
| Category | SUV, 4x4, Safari, Land Cruiser, Luxury, VIP | Luxury, SUV, 4x4, Mid SUV |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Engine | 2.8 L inline‑4 turbo‑diesel | 2.0 L turbo-petrol I4 (8AR-FTS) |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 235 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| City Fuel Economy | 11.8 km/L | 10.4 km/L |
| Highway Fuel Economy | 14.3 km/L | 16.9 km/L |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Drive Option | Available | Available |
| Minimum Rental | 2 days | 5 days |
| 3-Day Discount | KES Ksh 4,000/day | KES Ksh 0/day |
| Weekly Discount | KES Ksh 7,500/day | KES Ksh 1,000/day |
| Monthly Discount | KES Ksh 10,000/day | KES Ksh 2,500/day |
Both the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado and Lexus RX-300 offer compelling options for car hire in Nairobi, but they serve different needs.
Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado if you:
Choose the Lexus RX-300 if you:
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