300 Series Drivers - YOU NEED TO SEE THIS!

[@gureno19]

At this point, Toyota should just make a high power V6 petrol turbo.... diesels have become so over complicated due to emissions.

[@briananddianehardy8598]

Currently have the LC 300VX, the 2025 model has nothing that would want me to upgrade. The lane assist is dangerous when towing a caravan. We’ve had the tailgate automated and use a Bluetooth dongle to give apple carplay.

[@farmhandbruce4860]

Here in country Vic the lane assist would drive you mad when all you are trying to do is miss the potholes.

[@emu4wd]

Will previous model get a wireless upgrade option? need to add accessory fused/outlet for adding mods like other 4WDs have.

[@AlexSwan]

Diff lock should be an option for all models.

[@peterwright2692]

Should be on all 300s , not an optional extra

[@JohnnysDirtyLittleAdventures]

This is why I love my 80 series....😊

[@ourredaustralia3557]

Any mention of running adblue like the new prado

[@mathysdupreez602]

Baffles me how base spec Toyota Starlet has wireless Carplay, but a 300 Series ot top spec Hilux does not…🤷‍♂️

[@ciarancarty6186]

Will be interesting to see how much storage space will be gained in the centre console with the deletion of the CD/DVD player. Some extra cubby storage for odds and sods is desperately needed.

[@motorsportfreak1]

The dream 300 series for me would be a GX with factory diff locks. Utterly annoying Toyota don’t offer that.

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

Factory diff locks are weak AF. Better of buying harrop or ARB

[@motorsportfreak1]

@ that’s pathetic if the case. So let’s be honest, all chinese specials 4WD’s have diff locks, plus all the Thai made utes (Hilux, Ranger, Dmax, BT, etc) have factory diff locks on most specs. Basically every 4wd on the market bar the 300s (less GRS) have diff locks. And you’re saying the GRS at 155k+ drive away has weak lockers. Epic fail.

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

@@motorsportfreak1 uuum ohk, bro what are you on about. I didnt mention anything but the 300. Ohk so only the GR come standard with front and rear lockers. If you ever have owned a cruiser 100s 200s. The TJM harrop and ARB lockers are killa. Why the $%$& would you pay 10k to get the GR badge just for the lockers when you can have a quality and reliable aftermarket lockers installed. Even the suspension kits they try sell to ya is shit. Go get a remanufactured aftermarket brand like kings coils or superior. Way better kit than factory. Guess its Time to drop the kids of to soccer mate. Dont think you know what your talking about tbh. Chill dude.

[@motorsportfreak1]

@@MakingMoneyyy857 nah I saying it’s pathetic that 155+k GRS has weak lockers and all the other 300s are open diffs when a China special 4wd has lockers lol

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

@@motorsportfreak1 yea bro. Its a selling point on most utes i think, you could chuck cardboard in the diff but as long as you can wrote it in the pamphlet it sells car. Tbh lockers are not needed. Most 300s are staying on the tarmac anyway so it aint a cherry on top. The toyota ones arnt baaad but if your going to pay for them buy the best ones if your hardcore. Go check out the 300 series factory bullbar, It aint even 1.0mm thick and its bolted together like a ikea set and they want 3k for it. Haha and people buy them!

[@55paddymac]

I had a DMAX with this system. It was down right DANGEROUS. I could set the cruise control, engage the lane keeping, and take my hands off the steering wheel, and it would Auto Correct to keep me on the highway. What if I dozed off?

[@b3nz0r12]

So on one hand he says he doesnt buy the car for the radio, but will then entertain the idea of upgrading for wireless apple car play....

[@chrisdrinan4338]

You didn’t mention adblue, I suspect all these little upgrades will be to offset the kickback from adblue being standard on all 2025 300 series.

[@17Viking]

What's legendary about the 300 series? It has potential to get there at some stage and probably for all the wrong reasons.

[@paulbarry1044]

Patrol sales are at record levels,with a new model just around the corner,so they had to do something.GXL for me,but i don't want the cool box,VX headlights would be good.

[@craighuxley3803]

The later driver assist functions in wife’s Corolla Cross is far less intrusive than in my Sahara, far less heavy handed, so maybe the update will be the same. The Cross does have EPS though so might be a key?

[@AquaMarine1000]

The best Land Cruiser is the 105 1HD-FTE.

[@sounds_like_pain3345]

Gotta buy a 105 and swap the fte in it, lotta money and work aha

[@darwinsdrongodrivers]

And the 78

[@Wtrxprs007able]

You mean 100. 105 didn't come with the 1HD.

[@richwhetton]

Is there no aftermarket reprogramming available to eliminate the driver assist yet?

[@Phil-w2h]

Hopefully someone will release something, even it's a pre programmed gadget that the owner can plug and play in the OBD to take out the risk factory for anyone who deletes some of this 'safety' nonsense

[@bstaplet]

Thanks for the video. Mine is 3 years old early next year so been waiting to see what updates are coming. VX even more the pick of the bunch now. Have you guys got any comment on the oil issue being talked about endlessly in the Facebook groups after some videos from an aftermarket tuner?

[@chihweiteng253]

All very 'good' reasons to increase the price of the 300 series to make the 250 Prado look like its value for money.

[@HML-it7te]

Nanny driver assist steering and auto brake is why I’ll never buy another new vehicle. What’s more 0W-20 when towing will cause big end bearings to wear prematurely. Stupid

[@Cruizer2021]

Just upgrade ur 300 by getting back in ur 200😂

[@ce00yonow28]

All previous year’s upgrades then 300 series downgrade. Main problem back door one piece then everything else

[@kdogauch]

Count be more off the mark. Suggest a bit more study.

[@marklittlely563]

Fit a bigger sump and change the oil grade!

[@simonhjc]

Sounds like toyota went to Harvey norman and bought a $1000 worth of tech upgrades I had a 300. Absolutely hated it. Why? 1.tailgate. 2.position of fuel filter 3.poor plastics under the bonnet which are loose 4.aluminium panels “drum” in heavy rain. 5. Touch sceen is akward tonreach too LH corner 6. Awful cruise control-sluggish to respond and when it does kicks back too many gears and so youre well over the speed limit when you crest the hill 5. Lane departure is just awful to the point of being dangerous 6. Turbos flutter. 7. When on cruise control the vehicle will brake/tuck and self steer in corners like you are drunk. Its not a landcruiser its a prado with a v6 diesel motor. (As now proven with the new prado model) Ive owned (and still own a 45), 40,60,80,100,200,300, 5x 70 V8s, 75, 78. Best model wagon? 80 series factory turbo. Best ute? 70 series 2006 factory turbo. Recently i bought an SR hilux tonsee if incan live with the 2.8/auto. The good thing about this spec (mines grade) is gou have to turn the safety suite on eg lane asist. It doesnt beep/ding/vibrate Will i ever buy another 70 or 300? I doubt it. The track width issues is lazy engineering and under the bonnet of the 4cyl 70 is a dogs breakfast. My 200 series with a zf8 speed would be way better than the 300

[@fishinbite]

Interesting! For a first time buyer of a LC, would you recommend a used 200 over a 300? And what years would be best?

[@gureno19]

I mean it's a completely different chassis and drivetrain to the 250 Prado 😂 they just share the same wheelbase....

[@jamesm6341]

Agree with you it’s worth upgrading for wireless CarPlay

[@terryburnham727]

keep my 200 thanks.

[@Dazza-u4c]

“ Toyota has never made a bad vehicle “ 🤣🤣🤣 The 1989 2.8 Diesel spun big end bearings, including the pos I owned. Tundra 3.4 TT spinning main bearings. Hilux, Prado etc, DPF failures, dusted engines etc. They’re just off the top of my head.

[@vl3pv-e4n]

Yep, rediculous statement. Every manufacturer has issues.

[@catchawakeup6411]

Just upgrade your 300 to a Nissan 👊

[@Phil-w2h]

never been on par in 50 years, what makes you think the next one is going to be

[@catchawakeup6411]

@ are you living under a rock mate?

[@bruno6115]

Nissan are about a sneeze away from being no longer... broke as a joke.

[@raymondgoymer1622]

Are Nissan still making patrols?

[@grsly854]

Rear screens are pointless is 2025. iPads with downloaded content is where its at for younger kids

[@stevegordon-hall2732]

Toyota can do what ever they want because fan boys will still buy them and justify there purchase.

[@2UZFE]

I’ll stick with my 100 series VX thanks anywho 👍🍻

[@ausguy4385]

You legally have to indicate to go around and cross the centre line...😂

[@roxannefurber1450]

Over rated, under delivered.

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Anyone who thinks warning of getting close to a cyclist is annoying shouldn’t be on the road

[@AlexSwan]

Tiny centre mould box in all models… 🤦🏼

[@Sabumnim666]

Never made a bad vehicle? that is a big statement perhaps you mean never admitted to making a bad vehicle? there is the small matter of a 2 billion dollar pay out due to the crappy 2.8 in hilux and the prado.

[@rison6574]

Sorry but after owning 2 x LC 200's the LC 300 is not appealing to me. Particularly not for towing. It has zero road presence and unless you buy GR Sport can't even get KDSS. Gone is the muscular look and could be mistaken for a generic SUV. The only difference between it and the new Prado is the engine. Pricing is ridiculously high and time to consider whether this vehicle is a value buy at all. The new Y63 Patrol will show what the LC 300 lacks in all departments. Yet the die hard followers will blindly follow the Toyota brand based on past history of reliability not even checking whether it still holds true. Even if you were convinced this is the right vehicle, good luck finding and buying one. You will of course pay full price as demanded by Dealers.

[@markymark8472]

It’s waay too expensive for what it is 🤦🏼‍♂️ this should of been the price the new prado is Toyota tax is high on this one

[@boc3499]

300 was and is a huge disappointment.

[@paulhunter4413]

Just forget about the engine issues and look at the stupid upgrades

[@brianclarke1695]

Just another city centric gimmicky car, who cares about all that silly safety stuff, eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, where's real up uprade people really want, that is the the long range tank and space for a second battery

[@michaelsmith9866]

Expensive rubbish

[@stendecstretcher5678]

I WITNESS SHIT DRIVERS EVERYDAY CHANGING LANES DANGEOUSLY. SO GOOD ON YOU TOYOTA FOR IMLEMENTING THIS.

[@jerryfrench2981]

I hope you get a 300 for your birthday so you can see the misery this lane trace assist causes. :) If I had a swear box in the car it would be full in a week.

[@NoPChere]

I have two 300.series. 2022 Sahara and 2023 GR. Both are great vehicles, but to be honest, I think the spec in VX is the best value in the range. Lane assist is dangerous when towing, and the DPF is pain in the butt. Also, the need for service intervals every six months is just BS.

[@gureno19]

6months is probably too long to leave it with the miniscule sump capacity and 0w20 oil 😂

[@Corey-pd3mi]

The DPF just does it’s job with no intervention from driver, what’s such a pain with that 🤷‍♂️

[@rayweh-bfa4966]

Fix the shit box motor wont last in our hot climate more hi teck shit to go wrong more crap more problems