Land Cruiser 300 Series
The Current King
"Lighter, faster, more capable than the 200. Toyota's boldest Land Cruiser yet."
About the Land Cruiser 300 Series
The 300 Series is the most significant Land Cruiser redesign in decades. Toyota shed over 200 kg by switching to the TNGA-F platform, fitted a new twin-turbo V6 diesel producing 227 kW and 700 Nm, and packed in a new generation of electronic off-road systems. The result is quicker, more efficient, and more capable than anything before it — while being genuinely beautiful inside. The GR Sport with E-KDSS is arguably the most capable stock Land Cruiser ever built.
Who It's For
Buyers who want the very best Land Cruiser money can buy right now. Suits tech-forward overlanders, luxury-oriented families, and buyers who want a vehicle as impressive in Sandton as on a Botswana salt pan.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Significantly lighter than the 200 — better dynamics and efficiency
- 227 kW / 700 Nm — more power and torque than the outgoing V8
- E-KDSS on GR Sport — incredible suspension articulation
- Premium interior quality finally matches the price tag
- Advanced Multi-Terrain Monitor with under-vehicle camera
- Higher ground clearance than the 200
Weaknesses
- Premium pricing — new units remain expensive and hard to get
- V6 replaces the beloved V8 — polarising for purists
- More complex electronics — long-term reliability still proving itself
- Aftermarket still catching up vs the 200 Series
Buying Tips
- 1 GR Sport includes E-KDSS — strongly recommended for serious overlanding
- 2 10-speed auto is new — verify smooth shifts through all gears
- 3 Panoramic View Monitor (under-vehicle camera) is a game-changer — spec it
- 4 Verify Multi-Terrain Select cycles through all modes correctly
- 5 Some early units had transmission calibration quirks — check for dealer updates
Common Issues to Check
- Still relatively new — widespread reliability data still emerging
- Some early units had minor transmission calibration issues (resolved by update)
- High demand created a waiting list culture — some examples have been hard-driven from new
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