2022 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport (inc. 0-100): Detailed 300 Series review

[@loispistorius5965]

Just got my GR Cruiser - and are very impressed with the comfort and easy display. Love the car !!!

[@benvisagie8844]

Good to hear, its so confortable and quiet, compared at least to a Prado and 70 series. Its a Rolls Royce of old….

[@CarExpertAus]

Just an update on the knocking sound. Toyota has said there is a problem and they are now investigating. We recently tested a Sahara ZX (review coming soon) and it also had the knocking sound. Statement from Toyota below: Full details: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/toyota-investigating-landcruiser-300-series-knocking-noise “Toyota Australia has identified that on some LC300 vehicles, a light knocking noise may emanate from the front steering area whilst driving at low speed over small corrugations. “This is not detrimental to the operation of the steering or the vehicle. We have requested our Dealers report any instances of this occurring, to further support our investigation into this phenomenon,” it said.

[@jonathongellibrand3632]

Or wait for it to fail? I thought it was a Mercedes GLB when I first saw it! Another great review Paul!

[@yassinefrikha7319]

Great review. Really good job. However i hope you also informed Toyota about the rolling problem that you faced with the e-KDSS. It's very clear in your review that it rolls as much as the VX version that is not equipped with it. So it should be something wrong either with this very car or with this system in general. In this case, I reckon that maybe the knocking noise could be the result of the disfunction of the e-KDSS. Who knows :)

[@robyncrighton1255]

Thanks for the follow up! Let's hope it is swarming with Toyota technicians now, so they work it out and sort it quickly

[@terrynquy]

Yay Sahara ZX my favourite spec I hope to see the review mate

[@jorjimaco5331]

Yep they worked it out…. Chinese parts.

[@lordcaptain73]

Holy heck, that body roll tho… great interjection Paul and CarExpert

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep it was a lot! Not sure what was going on there.

[@YoItsZed]

I just love how detailed and thorough their reviews are. Totally helps buyer by giving them secondopinion in this sort of matter. This is the true essence of reviewing a car, to provide information to the consumers- especially the necessary ones. I hope your content will stay the same.

[@miraphycs7377]

As far as I know, that suspension knock or "popping" sound coming from the front (especially when you are turning the wheel, or articulating) is pretty common on off-road Toyota trucks and SUVs. There is an extension off the lower ball joint housing. It is a steering stop that is meant to interface and make contact with the reinforcement on the lower front wishbone. So when you are turning, it can make a contact at some instances. I think the idea is that it is better to have the two pieces making contact rather than the hydraulic rack and pinion binding up within itself.

[@fab2225]

My land cruiser does that, I asked a Toyota Land Cruiser expert about it and he said that’s normal and nothing is broken.

[@kagishomashiloane2975]

A very neat review Paul. Great overall. I take it the rear seats no longer recline as far on the new one as they did in the old one. I for one loved the old set up as it meant I could enjoy my naps on those long trips. I have also heard several people complaining about build quality. This includes a shaky dash and some panels not screwed in properly. Did you forget to do this window check on this one? Great review altogether. Well done mate. All the best from Sunny South Africa.

[@CarExpertAus]

No sliding second row :-( and yes we forgot! Will make sure it's in all the new reviews.

[@rbir675]

the best vehicle ever

[@Daniel-dg3np]

The crazy thing is even at this VERY high price point there are plenty of people ordering them. Goes to show the economy is going well for the top end of town.

[@andys31337]

if you're lucky enough to own property, just selling one off pays for plenty of toys

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep, no shortage of disposable income at the moment!

[@leonseed4464]

“Economy is going well” for who and in what country?

[@larjkok1184]

@@leonseed4464 Successful people in Australia.

[@leonseed4464]

@@larjkok1184 haha yeah Australias doing great

[@gideonmatabologa1402]

I really love the detail especially on the suspension. for me whenever I buy a car the critical decider is the suspension and I have struggled to find a journalist who does not just speed over that part. I am certainly subscribing to you !!!!!!!

[@bolagtok24]

An suv that's impossible to own for me coz even if i have enough money to purchase it, i would end up buying another cheaper car that's easier to maintain. How i wish i'm that rich i could buy cars without looking at its price! 😆 but i love watching reviews though like i'm getting a little knowledge about cars i don't own, atleast i'll have reserve opinions when i get to hangout with my friends talking about cars we can only imagine driving! 🍻

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ali-yj6pl]

That applies to many of us! Not all of who watches these reviews are in the market for a car! 😆

[@lukewarm2075]

Very true mate they are pricing a lot of people out of the market ineos does a great 4x4

[@BhullerTV]

@@Ali-yj6pl i love cars that why I watch car reviews 😆

[@YamaOma_Kunda]

You are not alone 😃,I know a lot about cars not that I am a collector but I watch a lot of car reviews

[@tharushathirimanna8956]

I reckon the VX is the one to get. You get a comfortable interior with all the essential features with room to add extras in the aftermarket without spending ridiculous money

[@EastWood2004]

While it is true, I hate it has a manual boot door when my 30K euro suv has the feature.

[@adamsnow3951]

It's a shame the VX doesn't have leather trim. I'd get one for sure.

[@bighands69]

The GR badge makes no sense.

[@athiedoll]

@@EastWood2004no one who’s driving these things off road want that 💀 And if you’re not buying it to drive it off road you’re a numptie

[@EastWood2004]

@@athiedoll Let’s see how many LC300 GR owners are bring their 150k car to off roads. I bet fewer than 1/3 will actually explore off-roads.

[@dolguldur4706]

Great revies as always..really enjoy watching it..thank you.. For the car,yes its expensive...but trust me...people will still buy them...thats for sure...because for vehicle that can provide comfort,go anywhere...tow massive load...not many manufacturer make them..that is why people will still buy this..even in future land cruiser will cost 200grand..cheers pavl 🤘🏻

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ash_Simo]

If you watch the fullboost video on the 300 series. They recently found Toyota forgot bolt to secure the front bumper of a car that they stripped down.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks, will check that out!

[@vindieter]

Great review as always! The model shown is roughly $165k AUD in South Africa. That is taking the piss.

[@SoupA150]

Top video, very ihelpful. Great honest and informative review. Thanks!

[@commonsense-grs]

You can get a Nissan Y62 Patrol Ti for around 92k. Spend another 20k on some after market goodies, eg, bullbar, winch, snorkel, off road tyres, nice set of wheels, engine tune/chip, under body protection and you would still have 25k in free fuel. Toyota is having a lend of people charging this much for this car, but the Toyota crowd will still buy it at any price. By the way, those wheels and tyres are crap and no 3 row in the price bracket, OMG.

[@denero4735]

Yes and spend $30k on fuel bills in less than 5 years @ $2 per litre.

[@marcusjackson4063]

@@denero4735 Clearly you have Toyota rose tinted glasses. It’s overpriced, know-one in their right mind would pay that for a Toyota! Ridiculous!

[@harithhadhir3177]

Saw this and clicked immediately 🔥🔥😍

[@forbespurcell1408]

Same bro

[@CarExpertAus]

😁

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

what an absolute unit of a car it has something for every purpose

[@CarExpertAus]

💪🏻💪🏻

[@tylerperry1562]

Thank you so much for this awesome review, I love the door sound checks, I had a good laugh.

[@FrankPromise-c8e]

I like the color, exterior paint,i love gr sport car like Toyota land cruiser zx 2023. 6:36

[@kgabomanamela23]

The interior looks nice

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s not too bad with the red.

[@morrisbarnes3356]

Seems like insult to injury making it look like a split tail gate. The best feature taken away.

[@Nebs1]

GR looks pretty nice. Probably the one I would get if I was going to spend 6 figures on a Toyota. The Patrol might feel older, but I think I’d save the 40k and get the Patrol anyway

[@mixalis6168]

Not with that interior !! Wait and see if or when a new arrives !

[@denero4735]

You will spend that in Petrol in 5 years. And never had the Same Resale.

[@hhhydra2397]

Wait for a new updated interior. I don’t no why Nissan did t give it anew interior back then

[@elrud5964]

@@denero4735 it would take about three hundred thousand kms for the fuel savings in the 300 to offset the extra price, using lower running costs to justify a 300 would be a false economy. It would take me about 20 years or more to drive that many kms.

[@Nebs1]

@@denero4735 The $40,000 between the Patrol and Cruiser is massive I don't keep my cars long enough to offset the high price of the LC. Patrol resale is still pretty good. Not LandCruiser good, but still good.

[@damianfortuin5230]

Great review as always.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks again!

[@IrfanMoosavi]

Handle for my wife’s driving 😂😂😂😂 I’m dying

[@matthewqtran1318]

Got to love the white shoes and pants while off road testing. "Don't worry, Im testing a Land Cruiser today"

[@mohamedalihebboul2214]

The most incredible off-roader of all the time, thanks for the vid

[@petergazarek4238]

NEW TOYOTA LANDCRUISER ❤️ OFFROAD QUEEN

[@simoncouch1523]

Another wicked review, Thank you and Merry Xmas!!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks you too!

[@luiedrian5718]

Top tier car reviewer. Content is amazing!

[@LiAmTheAsIaN1994]

Rear locker should be standard for all models

[@CarExpertAus]

Agree!

[@Tuveen]

Yes me personally own a Land Cruiser300 and u feel like the king of the road when u drive it in the Middle East

[@karllidbetterr]

can't wait to see the rav4 review looking to upgrade ours, lasted 10 year still going strong

[@CarExpertAus]

Hopefully get our hands on a 2022 model in the new year!

[@FJUH]

There’s definitely an issue at Toyota with price vs value.

[@robertceroli3512]

You want value or bang for buck look at the latest offering by the Chinese .Toyota don't need to offer vapour for money there trading off there reputation . Currently there's a 3 year waiting list on these

[@dolguldur4706]

@@robertceroli3512 agreed...you want cheap,go with the chinese..if you buy toyota,its either you love it,or hate it..no in between 😬

[@sa2591-p5d]

They have a massive wait list so they can charge a premium it seems but if I spent that kind of $ on a car I wouldn’t take it bush bashing. It’ll be interesting to see if anyone uses it for the purpose it was designed for. It certainly brings the Defender into play as long as they resolve the reliability/durability issues.

[@dolguldur4706]

@@sa2591-p5d even 200 series people take them into the bush...im pretty sure,this 300 series will sees the same bush too 🤘🏻

[@BiggieBalls72]

Yes and it's because they do too many 4x4 models: 1 Hilux 2 Fortuner 3 70 Series 4 Prado 5 300 series Their business plan is stuffed long term. No other manufacturer does this many models.

[@Bwopro]

I love the land cruiser specifically the GR sport

[@brodieh7599]

I have a suggestion, can you start doing horn test so we can hear what the horn sounds like and if it is hard to press?

[@hafidattouche]

It's about time 👌👌

[@BoskiM]

I must say compared to the bloated previous generations, this looks really cool

[@nicopostigo123]

Great review!

[@harshanadissanayake4014]

Great review Paul. Was waiting for this review of the GR. Too expensive for me to ever own this but I love the vehicle and the front design with Toyota lettering is neat.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@damiantorresan1052]

Things I feel the GR could have done better... 1. Increased towing capacity past 3500 to 4000 2. Extendable mirrors 3. More pockets and hidy holes (eg Landrover Disco5 ) 4. Stuck with the 5stud wheel 5. Increased rear seat room 6. Fuel economy in eco needs to be sub 10l/100km

[@bighands69]

For it to have the GR badge it needs to have a V8 that sounds good. Having a boring V6 diesel is not really that inspiring. To be honest it is not that much of a standout vehicle in its class or even against other Toyota Land Cruisers.

[@mammutMK2]

V8 would be nice, but the v6 is ok as well. But spending 50k more and don't even get a power increase is sad, would have expected 250-260 kw.

[@AeroDr]

4 tonne towing means about a 400kg ball load...the payload limit is already low in this spec at 650kg...

[@moeismail236]

They are 6 Stud.

[@shaoi88]

Hm…., that’s odd, when I test drove the 300, in gxl, gr and zx back to back, I noticed latter two with adaptive suspension when driving in sport mode (unique to gr and zx) did provide a much firmer and planted ride impression than gxl. I did not notice the body roll tho.

[@zchannel5973]

I was going to buy the LandCruiser but now with the shortage situation with the adblue additive, I've changed my mind. Think I'll go for a Nissan patrol.

[@james6969]

The gr sport 300 series is my favoutie in terms of desgin essspicly in the red color!

[@CarExpertAus]

Looks good in red!

[@aimanfitri0iv]

i love the look of both models normal and grs version

[@richard4136]

To say the poor build quality could be due to the vehicle being a press car could not be any more incorrect. Paul when I worked for a number of OEM’s the press cars were maintained to a level no other vehicle on the road could match. Hours and hours of prep were spent on each vehicle before any jurno laid their hands on them. Honest reviews like yours is what they fear!!

[@douglaslin5469]

On the high cost: my 1997 Prado GXL (3.4 v6 petrol) auto with alloy bull bar and "factory" air conditioning added by the dealer, cost $55,000 on the road in 1997. An 80 series at the time cost a lot more too. Really the LC 300 has not gone up in price that much since those times. Although I think the 97 Prado has better seats ... OK cloth, but they seem more comfortable than more modern cars with fancy adjustments that seem to be lacking the quantity of materials to make them comfortable yet long lasting. That Prado is now my son's and it's going strong but it is thirsty.

[@JapanSc0re]

With KDSS, I may be wrong but what i understand is how the system works on a paved road it keeps the vehicle body as horizontal as possible. Then when going off road in the ditches and ruts it promotes wheel articulation for improved grip. So maybe the GR-S had more body roll but it could have been kept in the horizontal where as the ZX grade or non e-KDSS variant the suspension compression maxed out on the turn in the banked corner.

[@jaimusicxx]

Great Review thanks - I love the look of the new Land Cruiser GR but it will be interesting to see if it is $60,000 better than the incoming TD V6 Ford Everest...?

[@CarExpertAus]

Will have to wait and see :_D

[@richardg3335]

No. Definitely not.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

It's my favorite new LC in terms of looks. The lack of a split tail gate, or at least giving the option, is disappointing. It was a versatile design having the split tailgate.

[@zealman79]

Sheesh if there's a few things wrong with it with 2k on the clock and you've paid 140k plus change....i wouldn't be too happy

[@daweigo6851]

Agree 🤨

[@pheakdeypheun1602]

Hi. I just wanna know a bit about tire information. So the GR land come with stock 265/65R18.. I just wonder .. can I upgrade it to 285/65/18.. or 285/70/17.. if I can do.. do I need to change some of the suspension kits? And if I go with 285 /65R18, will the steering have any problems or not ? Thx you

[@M8YM8]

Great videos!

[@marcodebarkingville1827]

Landcruiser would surely be Toyota's highest profit unit. Not to many farmers & graziers will come at the new model pricing and that's the market that helped them build their name in Oz. That won't worry Toyota as I imagine the Middle East will take as many as they can make. Fleet buyers with post Covid skinny budgets will be looking at other options.

[@naashuman5503]

We waited 14x LONG years for the LC 300. Toyota will have to get on board and sort out the delay/waiting list ASAP!!! Tomorrow is not a given, no time to waste waiting.

[@DodzweitBrent]

To all the legends watching in 2023 ❤

[@richieduck67]

Great review Paul wish I had a spare 150k be good if you could get the lockers as an option on lower spec models

[@CarExpertAus]

Agree! It’s a shame front/rear diff locks aren’t available on lower models.

[@robyncrighton1255]

It being exclusive...and a couple of other features, is what you are paying for. Aftermarket diff locks have caused issues (minor at the beginning)...then 1 diff lock replacement and new rear diff. recntly on our 100 series. We are SO over aftermarket mods like the diff locks.

[@davffwatto77]

I'm not likely to buy a Land Cruiser in this lifetime or the next one :) But near enough to 150K (once the on roads costs are figured in) you would have a lot of latitude to look at other options, unless you're a die hard toyota fan it's hard to justify the price tag, then again if you're lucky enough to say the money doesn't matter then you'd have to ask the question why this because it's not really a great looker.

[@denero4735]

No other car Holds Better RESALE value

[@marcusjackson4063]

@@denero4735 it’s not all about the resale value mate. People want value for money at the time and not feel ripped off at the dealership like most people do when buying any 4x4 Toyota. Good cars, way to expensive. You could pick up a euro suv for that money. I’d rather get a base model patrol and do some modifications and still have a crap load of change in my pocket.

[@vladthe3rd414]

Imagine spending near 140k and seeing that bumper …

[@CarExpertAus]

😳

[@clark11ification]

Should check out the arb bar for it

[@denero4735]

Imagine buying a BMW that doesn't last 5 years 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Longhornoverlanding]

Great Review Paul Any news from Toyota regarding the knocking noise? I pre ordered my LC300 GR back in June 2021 still waiting for it.

[@CarExpertAus]

Donuts from Toyota - just that they’re investigating. We had another car this week and it had the same knocking sound.

[@AD28197]

Wow, despite having more 4wd components this is faster than the vx spec

[@CarExpertAus]

I was surprised by that. But keep in mind our VX was brand new, it had 5km on the clock when we collected it. This car had a heap more.

[@betinhocosta]

Apart from the horrendous red leather details it’s a marvellous looking car

[@Brother-Louis]

Here in South Africa this GR Sport all have the 3rd row of seats which folds in/out electronically. Seems we are leading not in rugby only.

[@samuelbaker6542]

I drove the 300 series Sahara and patrol back to back and no doubt the cruiser interior was a lot more modern. However I felt they both drove just as well as each other. so for me I could get the GXL or the patrol TiL and have enough for the cost difference in fuel ⛽️.

[@denero4735]

That fuel will cost you 'an arm and a leg' now with talks Petrol going over $2 a litre 2022.

[@cybermatstrikes7557]

If Nissan Australia updated the Patrol's headunit in line with LHD market, I'd buy it over the Landcruiser.

[@CarExpertAus]

I reckon I would as well.

[@ishaqthkr]

Well. Import the interior and have it fitted, so easy 😁

[@bstaplet]

More and more after market options popping up to fix the infotainment side of things

[@adamsnow3951]

And a diesel engine in the patrol would be an added bonus

[@kimutaitoo324]

Great review as always Paul! I still would opt for a Nissan Patrol over this LC300. For that price I would prefer getting a seven seater. However the interior looks really nice

[@marionat9416]

What a Rip...Thanks Paul, you've just saved me alot of $$

[@GT-ch8wd]

The pricing of these cars are insanity. Give it 12 months and there will be rivals for almost half the price.

[@CarExpertAus]

The Chinese are coming with a stack of big SUVs soon. Won't be long now!

[@radissimo1]

sales of this one might TANK

[@Sunny-oo7vh]

Hey Paul. Thanks for the review again. Can you please review new 2022 Hyundai Kona. Waiting for your review as I am considering Kona in few months. Thanks a ton.🙏

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching! Will try and track one down, but unlikely to be until Q1 next year.

[@richardguthrie3422]

Love the look of this. If only I had $140K to buy one.

[@ncck1211]

The alloys look like from a base model cheap car, which is very disappointed. Can we choose different alloy design?

[@jesus_built_my_hotrod]

2 years later I'm not seeing a pinned comment explaining the front end knock.

[@benbaxter132]

When do we get a GXL review? Probably the most achievable purchase for families!

[@CarExpertAus]

As soon as I can get my hands on one :-)

[@estebanroman8897]

how do you think this compares to the new defender? which one would you buy?

[@dhirenkumarparmar4179]

What ever all believe but this is the best luxury of roader

[@dhyeyapatel1626]

For Toyotas launching a sporty version of a certain model means picking a base model and adding sporty elements to the car.

[@violetaxhiku3269]

My Favourite Toyota!

[@cameronmurray3039]

Great review as always guys 👏 Can't help but thinking that if it was a brand new Land Rover that had dodgy panel gaps and knocking noise, people would be going nuts in the comments section right now🙄

[@simonng2077]

I agree. People love to hate LR, but forgive Toyota almost anything…

[@CarExpertAus]

Probably 😂

[@bstaplet]

Love to know if the KDSS was faulty on yours. If it greatly improved on road dynamics it may be worth the extra over Sahara and have been waiting for review like this to decide on order, if not what a joke. I doubt any more than 1% of buyers actually take a $150k car anywhere off-road that the non-kdss models couldn't easily cope with.

[@denero4735]

KDSS is like comparing Rubber to GOLD. No comparison. That device is Pure Brilliance. They put it Standard on the older 200 Series GXL Petrols, because No one wanted PETROL.

[@CarExpertAus]

I hope it was faulty because it definitely didn't improve the handling. We just shot a Sahara ZX review (using the same corner) and it too doesn't have e-KDSS and felt much more compliant than the GR Sport.

[@robyncrighton1255]

It had to have had a problem, as when we did a test drive, it went up a very windy hill just like our Holden Redline V8 ..loved it. Would like to know what happened too

[@bhavyashah9380]

Did you get any feedback on the kdss? Curious to know why it did that

[@baderali2826]

@@bhavyashah9380 me too

[@NERGYStudios]

Insane price for an irresistible machine

[@yoursouljourney1]

Wonderful video again plain and direct Love from INDIA.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Is that seat bolster adjustment, or lumbar support adjustment? It would be rare to find bolster rather than lumbar, typically it’s the other way round or both. Also, is that faux leather as it sure looks like it - doesn’t look like real leather? My Land Rover has a 9 speed auto and I never have hunting issues/problems. Many people seem worried about having “too many” gears. More gears is always better - unless the gearbox is poorly configured and hunts around.

[@CarExpertAus]

Sorry yes, lumbar adjustment only. And on the leather front, I *think* it's leather, but I need to triple check.

[@satya.anandakrishnan]

Hey Paul. Nice review. Have you seen any of the new Landcruisers on the road yet? And if you have, how many were driven by cityslickers on the school run lmao!

[@CarExpertAus]

I’ve seen a couple! All in the burbs :-)

[@josephstalone6911]

Seen two in QLD

[@JasonISF]

Saw a 300 Sahara... turning into a posh eastern suburbs shopping centre here in Adelaide - first one I've seen driving.

[@mikey380sx]

I saw one for the first time the other day. Think it was a gxl. Had to have a second glance because I thought it was a 200 lol

[@kaylebayers3376]

Was that rust around the boot hinges at 13:15?

[@CarExpertAus]

Just red rust :-)

[@Norry218]

Is that rust on the boot hinges at @13:14

[@CarExpertAus]

Just red dust :-D

[@brianhignett8954]

Hi Paul, I have ordered "just" the Sahara, the dealer here in Adelaide tells me most orders are for the Sahara. Would love to see a test of this vehicle!

[@JasonISF]

Looks like most will be driven to shopping centres, like the one I saw today pulling into Burnside Village lol!

[@CarExpertAus]

Hey Brian! We have a review of the fancy pants Sahara coming early next year. We couldn't find a regular Sahara, so we had to land on the ZX.

[@JoyJoy-xy5sr]

nice review❤️ can you review the mercedes benz A class?

[@CarExpertAus]

We will try!

[@seowster]

Paul, this vs the new V6 Raptor. Which one would recommend and why?

[@muhammadbaqir7472]

Hi Paul, kindly do a review on base model GX please.

[@CarExpertAus]

Will try and track one down :-D

[@glennhenson4434]

How does this compare with say Discvery 5? The LC costs more!

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Disco 5 starts at about $ 102 k, plus options & on roads. Higher range models are over $ 130 k, plus options & on road costs. D300 diesel in D5 is 220 kw / 650 nm Disco 5 & LC 300 Many models and options to choose from Plus accessories $$$ is up to you.

[@benvisagie8844]

It has a heads up display as well which I have missed?

[@raymondowilson8537]

Paul, great review! Thanks for adding the English (imperial) units.

[@sbepdavid]

Will this be the replacement for the old land cruiser prado in europe?

[@CarExpertAus]

Not yet - new version of that coming next year :_D

[@gaskim]

I'm in love

[@CarExpertAus]

💪

[@baderali2826]

Hello ​@CarExpert ,i know it late but did you get any feedback about the GR sport body-roll because I reserved one and if it has more body-roll with E-kdss then i would go with the ZX honestly. Thanks!

[@tacte-cool1331]

Great review Paul. Thoughts on the HUD?

[@Malc664]

TJM has built a nice 300 with their accessories. They've been producing parts. I'd go base model and visit TJM if buying a 300.

[@douglaslin5469]

Their bull bars can rust due to poor metal (they are powder coated so its not the lack of paint) and while they have 3 year warranty they will not replace after that time. Temping to safe money but a false economy.

[@rob5521]

Had my gr for 3 months now . 2 issues, lane assist obtrusive and needs override switch, permanently. Sometimes feels like engine hunting but told by Toyota software upgrade on first service will sort that out. Tend keep mode in sports plus as car firms nicely on long hauls and feels better planted , comfort mode on normal gravel and town driving perfect. Did find body roll on car very surprising , especially on long fast corners……. That’s my biggest disappointment. Took it for some serious off-roading in the Karoo all I can say it that new suspension is everything Toyota promise and more. Build quality inside and panel fit outside in my opinion top class. Long haul drives in this vehicle erases driver fatigue, it’s really noticeable, I’ve got the diesel , my mate got the petrol , we going to swap and compare. Gear shifts crisp but on some steep short twisty tar stuff and hunt into lower ratio than needed and I go to manual shifts. Infotainment system ok , not that intuitive, jbl sound system great . Btw the cars Wi-Fi always surprises teenagers we cart around .

[@shaoi88]

Hi Rob when did you place your order? I placed my order for one GR in August, the expected delivery month is late Feb 2022. But with the latest news about another Toyota factory shut downs, I’m not sure if they are going to make the stated delivery date. Sigh!!! Anyways good to see that people actually took delivery of one!!!

[@rob5521]

@@shaoi88 story going to make you mad , I called a dealership early September 2021, they had a cancellation that week, I picked my car up 5 days later …….my mate with his petrol gr, races for GR Toyota Japan , so he got “ special “ delivery early September. I hear deliveries begin too trickle in few and far between late 2022 January ( but I live in South Africa …..) . The only 2 I’ve seen in and around is mine and my mates petrol GR . Stopped every day and asked how did I get my gr …….

[@shaoi88]

@@rob5521 lucky you. Here in Melbourne we haven’t seen any delivery as far as I know. Sigh! I know you guys even have seven seat GR sport. We only have five seat version for zx and gr, sigh!!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for that feedback Rob - glad you're enjoying the new wheels!

[@rob5521]

@@shaoi88 worth the wait , i promise

[@ABL973]

Great review. Not sure about the car though as it seems they didn't think it through well enough. That fuel filter looks too exposed.

[@gojo5265]

Hi Paul, could you do a Tesla model 3 standard range plus or rear wheel drive review please

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep - unfortunately they don't have any cars for us to test at the moment. Will do it as soon as we can get one.

[@chrisgray6988]

A few build quality issues, not a fan of the GR labels everywhere...prefer Sahara. Thanks for the detailed review.