2025 Toyota Prado 3-door imagined

Here's what a three-door 250 Series Toyota Prado could look like.

Although the Japanese giant hasn't hinted at bringing back the three-door body style for the 2024 Prado, we reckon it would look mean as these speculative renders prove.

Between 2009 and 2013 Toyota sold a short-wheelbase three-door 150 Series in Australia, and every prior edition was offered in short-wheelbase form.

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2025 Toyota Prado 3-door speculative rendering | Theottle [↗]

With its wheelbase cut and just two doors, this Prado imagination takes on a more purposeful, workmanlike look akin to the Land Rover Defender 90 or the Suzuki Jimny.

Maneuverability, weight, and rock-crawling ability are improved by a shorter wheelbase. Breakover angle and ground clearance are improved and a small car is much easier to turn around in a narrow lane. With less weight, it means improved fuel efficiency and you can get away with smaller engines.

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2025 Toyota Prado 3-door speculative rendering | Theottle [↗]

It ain't perfect, though. The shorter wheelbase makes for a twitchier drive on the road which is no good for towing, it also harms ride quality at speed and cuts cabin space.

Typically, smaller versions of full-size off-roaders are used as farm runabouts or commercial vehicles. Lately, they've become somewhat of a fashion statement but hardcore off-roaders also love them. The Jeep Wrangler three-door is the perfect example.

Make sure to watch how Theo's renders come to life above, and let us know below if you think Toyota should make the three-door Prado a thing again!

Below: 2024 Toyota Prado five-door

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The five-door 250 Series Prado