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4 Aug 2021
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Snapshot
- Prices for LC300 start at $89,990
- GR Sport lands from $137,790
- Range-topping Sahara ZX begins at $138,790
Toyota has confirmed the price and specifications of the Australian-delivered LandCruiser 300 Series ahead of its arrival later this year.
After the vehicle's initial unveiling at the beginning of June, Toyota remained tight-lipped surrounding exactly which trim levels would come to the local market, only confirming Australian models would exclusively be powered by the new 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine, replacing the outgoing V8.
Although it was first believed there would only be five variants to arrive Down Under, Toyota has added a sixth trim to the LC300 range, now topped by the Sahara ZX which is placed just above the highly-anticipated GR Sport.
UPDATE, October 14 2021: The LC300 has now made its proper Australian debut, and you can read and watch our full first-drive review here.
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2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 pricing for Australia
All new LandCruiser 300 variants have undergone a price increase over the outgoing 200 Series, ranging from just over $9000 in the case of the GX to around $10,000 for the VX.
Of the six trim levels available, three are offered with five seats (GX, GR Sport, Sahara ZX) as the remaining three are fitted with seven seats as standard (GXL, VX, Sahara).
| GX | $89,990 |
| GXL | $101,790 |
| VX | $113,990 |
| SAHARA | $131,190 |
| GR SPORT | $137,790 |
| SAHARA ZX | $138,790 |
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Features
Starting off with the entry-level GX, the base model includes as standard:
| 17-inch wheels |
| LED headlights with auto high beam |
| Single-piece tailgate |
| 9-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone integration |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Keyless entry and ignition |
| Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning |
| Single-touch power windows |
| Autonomous emergency braking |
| Adaptive cruise control |
| Lane assist |
| Toyota Connected Services automatic traffic collision notification, SOS and stolen vehicle tracking |
Moving up to the GXL, the larger capacity trim gains:
| 18-inch wheels |
| Rear cross-traffic alert |
| Blind-spot monitor |
| Auto-dimming rear view mirror |
| Qi wireless phone charger |
| Multi-terrain select |
Next, the VX, another seven-seater but with more kit on top of the GXL, including:
| 12.3-inch touchscreen |
| 10 speaker audio system |
| 7-inch multi-info display within the instrument cluster |
| Quad-zone automatic climate control |
| Remote power windows |
| Power-adjustable steering wheel |
| Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Rear parking support brake |
| Panoramic view monitor |
| Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management. |
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The former range-topping Sahara has given up its title as the highest-price variant in the range but still features some impressive kit such as:
| 14-speaker JBL premium audio system |
| Head-up display |
| Heated steering wheel |
| Ventilation for second-row seats |
| Power folding third-row seats |
The GR Sport takes a different approach to the LandCruiser experience, developed to take on the Dakar Rally but not skimping on features, adding:
| Honeycomb black grille with Toyota lettering |
| GR Sport badges on the grille, doors, tailgate, steering wheel, front-seat headrests and ignition button |
| Black 18-inch wheels |
| Black wheel arches, side steps, door handles, mirror and window trims |
| Unpainted front and rear bumpers |
| Black leather seats with carbon or red highlights |
| Toyota e-KDSS (electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) |
Finally, the five-seat Sahara ZX, intended to be the premium offering, has:
| 20-inch wheels |
| Sahara ZX-specific front bumper and chrome rear bumper |
| Body-coloured wheel arches |
| Illuminated side steps |
| Front scuff plates |
| Rear mudguards |
| Unique sleek headlights and taillights |
| Chrome grille |
| Remodelled tailgate |
| Four heated and ventilated seats |
| Hands-free tailgate with kick sensor |
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential |
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
Featuring Toyota's new F33A-FTV donk, the LandCruiser drops the 4.5-litre, twin-turbo V8 diesel in favour of a 3.3-litre, twin-turbo V6 diesel unit, producing 227kW of power and 700Nm of torque, a 27kW/50Nm increase over the outgoing engine.
Fuel economy has also improved over the 200 Series, dropping from a combined 9.5L/100km to 8.9L/100km, due in part to the LC300's ten-speed automatic gearbox which features four more ratios over the LC200's six-speed.
Power is sent to all four wheels through Toyota's AWD Integrated Management system, linking the steering assist, brake and throttle control, transmission and drive torque distribution to optimise power delivery and overall handling.
The GX, GXL, VX and Sahara feature centre differential lock, with the Sahara ZX gaining the aforementioned torque-sensing rear LSD – although the GR Sport has the most comprehensive system, with front, centre and rear diff lock thanks to solenoid actuators.
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Dimensions
The LC300's dimensions vary depending on spec, with the GR Sport tipping the scales as the heaviest variant of the six available.
| Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) | Tare Mass (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX | 4980 | 2000 (w/snorkel) | 1950 | 2850 | 2410 |
| GXL | 4980 | 1980 | 1950 | 2850 | 2545 |
| VX | 4980 | 1980 | 1950 | 2850 | 2525 |
| Sahara | 4980 | 1980 | 1950 | 2850 | 2495 |
| Sahara ZX | 5015 | 1980 | 1950 | 2850 | 2570 |
| GR Sport | 4995 | 1990 | 1950 | 2850 | 2580 |
Gross vehicle mass for the range is reduced to 3280kg from the LC200's 3350kg, while towing capacity remains the same, standing at 3500 braked and 750kg unbraked.
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Availability
The LandCruiser 300 Series is currently available to order with deliveries expected to begin towards the end of 2021.
As with the rest of Toyota's range, the LC300 will be covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
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