Updated Toyota LandCruiser 300 announced

TOYOTA Australia has announced a suite of model year updates to its LandCruiser 300 Series range.

With a starting price of $97,990 plus on-road costs, the line-up is between $999 and $2029 more expensive than before, but adds improved safety technology, infotainment systems, and comfort and convenience features, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, DAB+ digital radio, a reversing camera with guidelines, lane trace assist with steering wheel vibration, emergency steering assist, and emergency driving stop system.

In the entry GX grade, information and entertainment options are displayed onto an 8.0-inch touchscreen with six-speaker sound, while Toyota Connected Services has been expanded to include remote air-conditioning functionality and cloud-based connected navigation.

The variant further adds a new 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and powered tilt and reach steering column adjustment.

For the seven-seat GXL grade (from $110,820 +ORC) we find the addition of safe exit assist, rear parking support brake, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, quad-zone climate control, centre console cool box, suede-like fabric upholstery, eight-way powered driver seat adjustment with lumbar support, 40:20:40 split-folding second-row seats, and a second-row centre armrest.

The popular VX variant (from $122,510 +ORC) offers improved technology with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster to match the 12.3-inch multimedia system touchscreen that now offers connected and embedded satellite navigation.

A new front HDMI port replaces the existing DVD/CD player for media playback, while eight-way powered passenger seat adjustment joins carryover features including synthetic leather upholstery, carpet floor mats, heated and ventilated front seats, a moon roof, and powered tailgate.

Sitting above the VX is the Sahara grade which remains unchanged from 2024, priced from $139,310 +ORC. The variant retains feature highlights such as leather-accented upholstery, heated and ventilated second-row outboard seats, dual rear-seat entertainment system, 14-speaker JBL premium audio system, head-up display, power-folding third-row seats, and a heated steering wheel.

For the penultimate LandCruiser 300 Series grade, the off-road-focused GR Sport grade (from $146,160 +ORC) adds a puddle light on the inside of the tailgate.

The five-seat GR Sport continues to offer front and rear locking differentials, e-KDSS electronic sway bar disconnect, and “unique exterior styling touches which set it apart from the rest of the range”.

Finally, at the top of the LandCruiser 300 Series line-up is the flagship Sahara ZX (from $146,910 +ORC).

Based on the specification of the Sahara, the Sahara ZX features a unique grille and bumper design, 20-inch alloy wheels, carbon-look steering wheel, tailgate kick sensor, and a Torsen rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential.

As part of the upgrade, Saturn Blue metallic has been removed from the LandCruiser’s colour palette, with customers able to choose from nine solid, metallic, mica metallic and pearlescent finishes.

All LandCruiser 300 Series variants continue to be motivated by a twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine producing 227kW/700Nm and mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission which delivers power to all four wheels via a full-time all-wheel-drive system.

Every LandCruiser 300 Series features a locking centre differential, low-range transfer case, crawl control, downhill assist control, and active traction control, while GXL and above add Multi-Terrain Select to ensure “excellent capability in rugged terrain”.

A braked towing capacity of 3500kg is offered across the range.

All LandCruiser 300 Series models are backed by the Toyota Warranty Advantage, covering five years and unlimited kilometres.

“When launched locally in late 2021, the LandCruiser 300 Series continued the legacy created by its forebears, offering excellent performance, comfort and off-road capability for families and adventurers alike,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.

“This new range of upgrades to the line-up offer valuable safety, comfort and technology improvements which customers are sure to appreciate.”

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.