Pricing and specifications for the soon-to-be-launched Toyota Land Cruiser 300 have been announced. Here’s how much you will pay when the vehicle launches in SA in August 2021.

The bold-looking Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is on its way to SA and this all-new model represents a huge step up from the outgoing 200.

This is an all-new model, with a new platform under the skin. This platform is the TNGA-F (Toyota New Global Architecture) and is the first time it features a ladder-frame setup.

Brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 engines

To power the big Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is an assortment of brand new petrol and diesel engines to choose from. For the petrol fans, there’s a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 305 kW and 650 Nm. Diesel fans are catered for with a 3.3-litre turbocharged V6 delivering 225 kW and 700 Nm.

Both engines are paired to 10-speed automatic gearboxes with low-range functionality. As far as fuel economy is concerned, figures of 12.1 L/100 km for the petrol and 8.9 L/100 km for the diesel are being touted.

Trim Levels

Every Toyota Land Cruiser 300 features LED headlamps with integrated DRLs, keyless entry with auto-door-lock, park distance control, an electric parking brake, climate control with rear zone, power driver-seat adjustment, Multi-Information Display (MID), built-in Navigation (with Tracks 4 Africa support on GX-R), multiple power outlets with charging port, Crawl Control and Drive Mode Select. All models have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Every Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is sold with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Active Traction Control (ATRC) and Hill Assist Control (HAC), join Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and the obligatory ABS, EBD and Brake Assist (BA) driver support systems.

The GX-R is claimed by Toyota to be the utility-focussed model and is the entry point to the Land Cruiser family.

ZX

20-inch alloy wheels

Chrome detailing

Luxury-orientated interior

Wi-Fi enabled rear-seat entertainment system with wireless headphones

Power fold-down third-row seating

Power-operated back door

Heated steering wheel with wood accents

JBL 14-speaker audio system with DVD playback and 12.3 inch screen

Multi-Terrain Monitor with Panoramic View

Heated and ventilated first/second-row seats

Wireless charging

Tyre pressure monitoring

Toyota Safety Sense (Lane Trace Assist and all-speed radar cruise control. The usual supporting functions such as Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Lane Departure Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with braking, and Adaptive High Beam are also included)

GR-S (Gazoo Racing-Sport)

The above, plus:

Bespoke exterior styling

18-inch alloys

Offroad-biased specification list

E-KDSS is an evolution of the acclaimed Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which links the wheels via hydraulically supported stabiliser bars – providing excellent wheel articulationandbody-roll control.

How much does the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 cost in South Africa?

All LC300 models are sold with a 9-services / 90 000 km service plan with service intervals set at 12-months or 10 000 km (whichever occurs first). A 3-year/100 000 km warranty is included across the board. Customers can also purchase service, maintenance plans and warranty extensions from their nearest Toyota dealer.

As far as availability goes, the petrol ZX models will go on sale in early August with the diesel and GR-S derivatives following sho.

Land Cruiser 300 GX-R 3.3D R1 283 200

Land Cruiser 300 ZX 3.3D R1 765 500

Land Cruiser 300 ZX 3.5T R1 797 100

Land Cruiser 300 GR-S 3.3D R1 811 900

Land Cruiser 300 GR-S 3.5T R1 842 900

Further Reading

All-new Toyota Land Cruiser revealed

The Land Cruiser legend – getting to 300