Two recipes for the same terrain
The Land Cruiser Prado has spent decades as the yardstick for large off-roaders in Panama. Its formula is familiar: a diesel engine, permanent four-wheel drive and a reputation for endurance built on the country’s rural roads. The JETOUR G700 arrived in January 2026, with Panama as the first market in the Americas to receive it, and was officially presented in May. It keeps the traditional base, the ladder frame, but drives it with a 2.0 turbo petrol engine and two electric motors fed by a 34.1 kWh battery that recharges from a socket.
The underlying difference lies not in size or off-road ability but in weekday use. With 100 km of electric range, the G700 can cover typical urban journeys without starting the petrol engine; the Prado offers the simplicity of refuelling with diesel at any station in the country. Anyone wishing to understand the technology better will find an explanation in the guide to plug-in hybrids in Panama.
Mechanics: the figures head to head
| Item | JETOUR G700 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0 turbo petrol and two electric motors, plug-in hybrid | 2.8 turbodiesel |
| Power | 892 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 1,135 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | 2DHT dedicated hybrid | 8-speed automatic |
| Electric range | 100 km (WLTC) | Not applicable |
| Battery | 34.1 kWh | Not applicable |
| Drive | Electric all-wheel drive, with front and rear differential locks | Permanent 4WD, centre differential lock and Crawl Control |
Off the tarmac and inside
| Item | JETOUR G700 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 230 mm | 205 mm |
| Wading depth | 900 mm | Not published in the sources consulted |
| Length | 5,198 mm | 4,925 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Seats | 5 or 6, depending on version | Not published in the sources consulted |
The G700 is 273 mm longer and has 25 mm more ground clearance. Its wading ability has a public test behind it: in October 2025 a unit crossed the Yangtze River in China by water, as CarNewsChina documented, a story Radar Panamá revisits in the SUV that crossed the Yangtze River. On equipment, the 6-seat version adds double-wishbone suspension on both axles, a 15.6-inch central screen and 360° cameras.
Safety and warranty
| Aspect | JETOUR G700 | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Independent crash test | No NCAP rating published | 5 ANCAP stars (2024) |
| Airbags | 10 | 8 |
| Vehicle warranty | 7 years or 200,000 km | Toyota 10 extension: up to 10 years or 200,000 km, with servicing in the official network |
| Battery warranty | 8 years or 150,000 km | Not applicable |
Here each has a different argument. The G700 carries more airbags but does not yet have a rating from an NCAP programme; the Prado does hold five stars from the Australian body.
What a spec sheet does not measure
The Prado keeps three advantages that appear in no table: a very widespread service network in the country, a turbodiesel engine with a proven record and many years of reliability and resale history. The G700 was launched in 2025 and that history is still to be written.
The specialist press has been favourable to the newcomer. In Australia, carsales.com.au gave it 87 points out of 100 and highlighted its quietness, comfort and off-road performance. In Panama, Deagencia praised its equipment and driver aids, while warning that a unit needs to be assessed in depth to learn its possible weak points.
What is worth comparing before deciding
- Real weekday use. If daily journeys fit within 100 km and there is somewhere to charge at home, the plug-in hybrid makes the most of its advantage; without a socket, it loses much of it.
- Current price and version. The up-to-date price of each version is published by Petromotors, JETOUR’s official distributor; it is worth requesting it in writing together with the exact equipment.
- Nearest workshop. The Petromotors branch network and that of the Toyota dealer in relation to the area of residence.
- Test drive. Trying both on the same kind of route clarifies more than any figure.
Who each one is for
- JETOUR G700: for anyone seeking maximum power and equipment, wanting to drive in electric mode in the city and valuing a 7-year factory warranty, while accepting that the model has no local track record or NCAP rating yet.
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: for anyone prioritising familiar diesel mechanics, a broad service network, five ANCAP stars and already proven resale value, albeit with far more modest power figures.
Where to see the G700
The G700 is on display at the Panama Motor Show 2026, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 11 October at the Panama Convention Center in Amador, and at Petromotors branches, where a test drive can be booked.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the JETOUR G700 or the Toyota Prado?
It depends on the buyer’s priority. The G700 offers 892 hp, 1,135 Nm, 230 mm of ground clearance, 10 airbags and 100 km of electric range. The Prado brings five ANCAP stars, a very broad service network in Panama and a long record of reliability and resale.
How much does the JETOUR G700 cost in Panama?
The current price of the 5-seat and 6-seat versions is published by Petromotors, JETOUR’s official distributor in Panama, on the model page. It is worth confirming it with the dealership because it can change.
What is the difference between the 5-seat and 6-seat G700?
Both versions share the 892 hp, 1,135 Nm plug-in hybrid system. The 5-seat version has 18-inch wheels; the 6-seat version adds a 20-inch spare wheel and an advanced navigation system.
What warranty does each one have?
The JETOUR G700 has a 7-year or 200,000 km warranty and 8 years or 150,000 km for the battery. In Panama Toyota offers the Toyota 10 extension, of up to 10 years or 200,000 km, subject to servicing in the official network.
Related articles
- Jetour G700: price, specs and performance
- JETOUR G700: the SUV that crossed the Yangtze River
- Plug-in hybrids in Panama
- JETOUR at the Panama Motor Show 2026
Sources
- Petromotors, JETOUR G700 sheet, versions and warranty.
- Deagencia, launch of the JETOUR G700 in Panama (22 January 2026).
- Deagencia, presentation of the Land Cruiser Prado in Panama (2024).
- Deagencia, Toyota 10 warranty extension (4 December 2025).
- ANCAP, Toyota Prado safety rating (2024).
- carsales.com.au, JETOUR G700 review (29 April 2026).
- CarNewsChina, Yangtze River crossing with the G700 (16 October 2025).
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