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2022 LandCruiser 300 pricing announced for Australia

Six variants of the next-gen off-roader to come to Australia

LC300 range
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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.

Jordan Mulach
Contributor

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