Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series / GR Sport 2021 Review @carsales.com.au

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[@fatmanoverlanding]

For someone like me who goes 4WDing, the GR Sport is definitely the pick of the bunch. But at $148k drive-away, whoooa. Toyota has definitely left distinctive price gap between the LC300 and the Prado now.

[@tyronebarnett537]

I'd say the new prado will have a big price jump to tho with it's new series. I've always thought that the only reason to go a landcruiser over a prado is mainly the towing. Cause there just as good offroad as the other

[@doughboy5858]

@@tyronebarnett537 honestly any Toyota 4x4 is a great off-roading vehicle. A 2014 FJ cruiser is a better off-roader than 95% of the market today.

[@danielunjo8866]

Buy a Prado if you can’t afford one

[@GR8Tmate]

So to tour with this, $148k drive away, needs barwork, needs a rear wheel carrier, roof rack, storage system, Dual Battery system with Lithiums, Off Road tyres, OF shocks, Snorkle,Water tank, Replacement fuel tank 🙄 Not going to be hard to top $220k 😂 Ohhh what a feeling ! Toyota. Might just stick to my $195,000 Troopcarrier & forgo the fancy on road gadgets and safety features 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@felipin.el.detailer]

Ikr. 148k is nuts. Amazing vehicle but man, that's a lot of money

[@redgatecrt]

Fantastic for towing your caravan down to the local shops and back. 🤣

[@zaneh6224]

From $97,000 for the bare bones GX with no Diff lock and plastic floor, and from $147, 600 for the GR driveaway, Toyota have rocks in their heads

[@tempestv8]

And the buying public keep placing their orders, so Toyota rocks!

[@peterhess6039]

And cash in the bank But I agree - most buyers overspend in this area of the market when you actually see what most buyers use them for

[@the510wagon]

I can't wait to drive around the suburbs in one of these. I can really show the neighbours how superior I am. Hopefully it's even bigger and heavier than the previous model so I can really intimidate all the plebs in their little cars. And the bonus will be I have enough vehicle to handle any road works or gravel carparks. You never know when the bitumen is less than perfect. I think it would be perfect for commuting in the city, going to the supermarket, and doing the school run.

[@willstroo]

@LS hahahahahah!!

[@davidondeko4924]

its less heavy

[@jesusinablackman2675]

You’re a Karen 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Colin-b7h]

Childish idiot

[@Naessey]

Can’t wait for the review. Great commercial.

[@ginielvillacote2372]

I wonder if you need to cut some metal to fit 37 inch tires on this. The non GR version is already available in my country for 108,500 USD which is crazy expensive considering you need to spend another 15-20k USD to add overland modifications.

[@swishswish386]

Was this an actual review or an infomercial ?

[@antht5622]

Yeap agree. Not one jurno so far has touched on the clear lack significant advancement or inovation, its just a updated 200 series cruiser.

[@David-ed9bv]

@@antht5622 Not one has actually commented on how underpowered it is, either that or they have not actually driven it or any other landcruiser.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

was thinking the same thing do any of these guys actually do a honest review these days or are they too worried about upsetting the manufacturers and they wont give them cars to review cant see the point of a review if their not honest about the vehicle good or bad

[@antht5622]

@@johnsmith-ub7vr all too worried they wont get a call back for the next release and the advertising dollars Toyota spends. Gotta be a good boy....

[@shivamarya5225]

@@David-ed9bv lack of power ?? this thing has more torque most land rovers and GLEs.

[@mikaeltuber9225]

GR Sport, the Ultimate 300 Series Landcruiser.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@redgatecrt]

Should be great driving around within your 5km radius 😂

[@pmahardika8699]

By the time people get their hands on these cars, everything is already back to normal.

[@777tillinfinity]

@@pmahardika8699 There will never be "normal", again.

[@vishalgovindan1073]

@@777tillinfinity Glad atleast somebody speaks the truth

[@commto9705]

For that prices you can get a TRX or F150 Raptor in the USA. No wonder why Toyota pulled the LC out of the US market .

[@wilfredonacional1295]

The engine get smaller than the L200, i like the old V8, nice to see beast machine evrytime opening the hood.

[@Heavens-Humanaterian-Army]

Important note....the 5 seater modles can't be fitted with a bull bar...so for that reason along ile only get the sahara...id never have any 4wd with out a bull bar

[@angelapotter8332]

Incorrect

[@petersteele4347]

Those punters who went bananas buying and paying over the odds for the previous old clunker must be kicking themselves on seeing this massive leap in every area, particularly the modern and more powerful Diesel engine plus a greatly improved driving experience on the road.

[@craigdavid6668]

Sold our 2019 with 66k on the clock for $122k 2 weeks ago, people are still going bananas it seems.

[@tldrinfographics5769]

Bogan fools with money

[@timbd87]

2-4 year wait for them, bugger that

[@timeless3336]

Sucks to be living there if you have to wait 4 years for a LC😂

[@timbd87]

@@timeless3336 Yup that's the current estimated wait time.

[@dturn81]

No off-road test?

[@carsales]

Hey Dylan, we only had the LC for a few hours BUT we’re filming a Sahara soon that will include a full off-road test. Stayed tuned 👍

[@David-ed9bv]

Having waited what seemed like forever I drove the LC300 Sahara ZX on Wednesday. Stunning looking car massive cabin upgrade, wants for nothing. BUT drives like a piece of old rope, its noisy, lots of lag when accelerating and lacks power. All the ten speed box does is increase the rpm and the noise. Smooth gear change but all the talk about the engine being too small is true. So much so I went out on Friday (yesterday) and bought a used very low km 2021 LC200 - drives like a proper LC. So I have 2 comments, 1 - dont buy the LC 300 until you test drive it against the LC 200 diesel and 2; I really have to ask, I am in my 50's and have owned a lot of cars but how is it both my wife and I knew instantly the LC 300 engine has all the problems that were speculated and not 1 single car critic has called this out. Absolutely astonishing - forget the stats they are quoting, the power all comes from the gear box. But, dont listen to me...go do a test drive.

[@Wonderer245]

What do you think about y62 patrols?

[@Wonderer245]

@Sudo Su it's more affordable also

[@robertandres194]

I did and you're wrong.

[@David-ed9bv]

@@robertandres194 well I hope you love driving the suburbs cause you sure won’t be off roading or towing anything. But thank you for the well thought out articulate response. I’m always a sucker for the intellectual response

[@robertandres194]

@@David-ed9bv That's all your inanity needs.

[@mtscott]

Local farmer hates the lane assist on his ute. Claims it makes dirt farm roads a bit sketchy. Good news is the GXL doesn’t have it. 😀👍🏻

[@jay-uo2bi]

Some lane assists are better than others. I find the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis one great and not too annoying or invasive.

[@Mo_tism]

You can turn it off anyway

[@ZainAli-wp6vq]

What about improved fuel consumption???

[@xcd87]

can u turn off the automatic breaking?

[@vimukthimanodya7954]

Are these dollars USD or AUD

[@lawrenceting3487]

Such an expensive. Btw, what brand and model of the watch?

[@theairstig9164]

A few months off? Try 24 month waiting list

[@nikolayrayanov2895]

Where's the offroad test?!

[@bonneyfissbuyunganakkawink5938]

hopefully soon i will hit jackpot then buy this car!

[@pardeepdhaliwal614]

Question : Does this land cruiser starts remotely with key ?

[@isy54]

No it doesn’t

[@ruimachado2358]

A box with wheels and a lot of electronics.

[@joshuamclean6564]

The servicing cost is a small price to pay if you intend to own the vehicle for more than 5 Years. A regularly serviced Land cruiser will last 20+ years and more than 1/2 Million kms. You can't say the same for a Range Rover or a Mercedes which pretty much a throwaway after 7 years.

[@AlaskanSnowLeopard]

Do you own a newer Land Cruiser? The service cost of this vehicle is not small. You're thinking of a Toyota Corolla, and this is not a Toyota Corolla. When you're buying a 100k vehicle, cost of maintenance should not be an issue for you. If you can't afford to pay for the maintenance of a vehicle, you shouldn't be buying in the first place because you can't afford it.

[@tldrinfographics5769]

Try 5 years

[@toejoe5076]

Pulled into a Toyota dealership a few days ago to have a look at one of these.I was expecting to see crowds of people there crawling all over it ,there was no one. Looks like the novelty has already worn off the big overpriced 300 already in some parts of Australia. Wouldn’t waste my money,stick with our 100 series.

[@marshmellow1317]

I'm pretty sure they don't have stock, and lockdown is quite strict at least in nsw

[@mrseriousman100]

Your 100 will probably outlast the 300

[@KirbyYoung]

Wait. What are the only models with 7 seats?

[@nuzabam]

GXL, VX & Sahara.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

So much cooler than an LX 600 in my opinion.

[@Osamah001]

2022?

[@davidondeko4924]

am looking forward to 100km/h under 3L, OR better still an electric powerful landcruiser

[@joeblack1052]

Looks more capable

[@somesh7784]

comeon guys put 4k videos out for us. use better cameras you aint a small channel. \

[@Alfa_Chef]

Would be amazing to drive around the entire country in this GR version

[@vimukthimanodya7954]

Do australiens use this as a luxury vehicle

[@jap322]

What is the name of that watch ?

[@adelarsen9776]

Rolex GMT Master II.

[@777tillinfinity]

Ford Falcon 500

[@adventurek2066]

The 4runner will probably look like this.

[@chrisw3559]

So, more of a plug than a critical review. Not in any way an in depth dive into the vehicle, lets see some off road tests for this new off road truck. The wheels look dinky and the TOYOTA displayed in garish fasion on the front grill is off putting. C'mon CARSALES, you can do better.

[@carlodegraaff4288]

This 4wd is still out of reach for the majority of people.

[@MaulanaAtala]

Klo dibanding dg yg lama Bbm jauh lebih irit dg turbo intraculernya

[@nantakota4190]

V8 ? we want

[@noctilucent7396]

Where's the clam shell design? What in fuc?

[@durko4174]

Imagine paying $150K for your 'Top Spec', 'Offroad orientated' Cruiser GR and getting those poxy A/T tyres and seats with logos stitched on them that look like they were part of an i30 'Limited Edition' package... Maybe GR sport package as a stripped out, sports off-roader at the lower end of the range, but in Australia this is is no RS Audi for the bush 😂Trying a bit hard there maybe?

[@hernandezfernandez1565]

Agree.... thought they would've put MTs on it and the seats all leather with stitching etc...

[@faridfadilah2012]

With that massive construction there must be 7 seater..

[@watda011]

Getting your hands on one, a few months off? Is this guy serious? Toyota don't even know when you can get one at the moment....

[@maxgiii_beach_street_photo7161]

It’s all fake this review

[@NoOne56488]

Loading, please wait. . . 4 years >.>

[@metaljuan]

Who has 100kUSD to burn in a car? I remember when having a Toyota was affordable. A luxury car basically

[@slatibaadfast]

notice these reviews never mention the fact that Australian buyers are still being hit with a Luxury Car Tax. on the VX being around $20,500. these reviewers should all be screaming every chance they get about the fact that Australia no longer has a local car manufacturing industry, the reason the tax was introduced was to protect said industry. so why it it still in place? why are motorists being robbed to appease this government lust for YOUR money. I don't know if the $138K has the LCT factored in but if it hasn't that's a bloody dear piece of plastic.

[@deceptikhon]

$138000 and no window shades...

[@vimukthimanodya7954]

Is it AUD or USD

[@fireslayer5166]

I love my V8 and it will last me forever, interested to know how long these new V6 engines will last until they start blowing up due to stress.

[@TheWretchedWorld]

Typical boomer comment

[@Fanta....]

Just buy another one. quit being so poor.

[@El-rawko]

You should go buy a fj45 then.

[@matthewnew13]

That’s a ridiculous price with awful servicing intervals. I would be willing to compromise for another vehicle.

[@hassandawoud5220]

Like what?

[@joebrito2066]

Awesome suv the steering wheel is on wrong side 🤣

[@brundyn]

Background music is very, very irritating...

[@antht5622]

Have driven the GR Sport and a GXL, the engine is punchy and better than the v8 IMHO. Its better than a 200, but it falls short on so many aspects and is such a let down. The lane keep assist is a cheap system that uses the breaks, cheaper 4x4's on the market have better safty systems than the 300. The rear seats are woeful, you get better seats and space in the boot of a Prado and the JBL and infotainment systems are just not up to par for this level of spend. Its an ok car, but it just not up todate with other cheaper 4x4's on the market. I have a Vx on order but no sure Ill go ahead with the purchase as you need the ekdss on this thing. The jurnos have drunk the coolade clearly, its an ok 4x4, more like a 200 upgrade more or less.

[@jtomaugusthy5986]

GXL one without the KDSS, how did it go as compared to the KDSS model. I am keen to know. Only the flagship model comes with KDSS. It is not available as an add-on option either.

[@antht5622]

@@jtomaugusthy5986 the 300 needs eKDSS. The GR sport was much more controled and a superior drive. In the normal mode the GR was sloppy, put it in sport and it was a completely different car. The GXL feels like an old 200 series, feels like a boat with the smallest bumps upseting the rear of the car.

[@jtomaugusthy5986]

@@antht5622 It will be a let down if it has body roll. I can’t quite understand Toyota’s pricing vs features ideology. It is not for listening to music but at that price point , another better alternative would have been ideal. Hope they bring KDSS as an option in the future and the petrol version of the LC300. 🤞.

[@akfashnazir9673]

😍😍😍

[@michaelturner8215]

Who’s this marketed for? The base model has locked the majority of buyers out let alone this fooker

[@thesaint8400]

Can't believe they ditched the split tailgate

[@peterdaalman462]

You can't get one for years your getting paid by Toyota be honest for once

[@timeless3336]

So this is how british prisoners sounded like back in 18th century🤦🏻‍♂️😂 annoying is understatement

[@Lordkeggles]

HSV GTS, that’s a car. 😂🇦🇺👍

[@waynesworld6896]

I remember them….

[@camwood7600]

400 series will be out before you can actually buy 300. Don't believe the bs

[@MudhaffarAdhwa]

It took 14 years for Toyota to make the 300 so I wouldn't bet on that

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

Too fluffy for me. I am more interested in the Ineos Grenadier.

[@nnoddy8161]

Pricing is just crazy. Sorry.

[@oggyoggy1299]

How much should it cost?

[@sepic13]

@@oggyoggy1299 not over 100k and that’s pushing!!

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@sepic13 How are you arriving at this figure? Have you any idea what the R & D costs are, the manufacturing costs? You think it should be priced like a Jeep Grand Cherokee? It seems to stack up well against e.g. X5, Mercedes, Q7, Range Rover.

[@sepic13]

@@oggyoggy1299 I would no consider landcrusier at 148k! If you sit in a new Mercedes or BMW they you see world apart luxury! It’s just insane to charge that much for Toyota and more insane that some people would pay for it

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@sepic13 Yeah, one is more luxurious, and the other is much more heavy duty and capable off-road. Ive got an X5. I think the new Landcruiser wont be much worse.

[@fk8002]

No thanx still love my suzuki jimmy

[@sepic13]

148 k for Toyota!! 🤣🤣 F off Toyota to the moon and back !!

[@robbiegordge]

It’s worth it they hold their value and are much better than a range rover

[@minniesaab7255]

🔝

[@anbu999]

Too much talking, not enough off road action for what supposed to be off-road spec 300 series

[@theairstig9164]

There are 500 demo models for the entire country. Not for cack handed “journalysts” to trash at LandCruiser park

[@minniesaab7255]

🔝✔💯

[@abdullahalfahhad2709]

Landcruiser GR in japan is cheaper.

[@dsinghr]

this is the kind of SUV you want in case of next Zombies pandemic unleashed by China haha

[@安安-v6u]

Yeah make a lot of zombies just like you lol

[@nodo7575]

This is an overpriced diesel 300 with some GR badges on it.

[@most.likely]

🏁🔑🏁🔑

[@K-SD-DAD]

Overpriced by $20K.

[@AK-vk6wg]

The GR badging looks tacky ,, remove that and just have a "Black Pack" and that would look a lot better

[@martyn_g]

If it gets used properly, it could be pink with yellow polka dots, in a couple of days it'll be covered in mud, or that lovely red dust we have in the outback;) and I'll be buggered if you'll notice a badge on it anyway;)

[@1a2b3cman]

honestly was really disappointed, the previous version was better and frankly 4runner is better than this.

[@melvin5818]

This review is useless since noone can afford it.

[@badabingbadaboom9251]

It's so expensive

[@101bennyc]

These guys aways use this dumb music

[@ManmeetSingh]

How ill informed you are, this car is years off delivery.

[@waynesworld6896]

Years off you say…😂

[@deceptikhon]

WTF is that CD player....

[@michael-y8c]

151.000 grand and how ugly are those wheels …

[@paulmclean9192]

What an embarrassment to the name landcruiser this car is. It wouldn’t last in the harsh conditions Toyota landcruisers were designed for.

[@peanutbutterjellyjamsandwi2004]

You like to assume but no evidence to back up your quote.

[@martyn_g]

To make that judgement, you'll need to wait 5 years, to check that comment.

[@shafeektm2458]

very bad design

[@markl642]

i am fist

[@shift7199]

Fisted?

[@danbskyguy]

Where were you fisted?

[@mtscott]

🤣

[@jaykazama9132]

I am second

[@BC-ej7tp]

Bloody ugly looking soccer mums car.

[@nassers293]

Very ugly box

[@maxratzlaff8333]

Like your mother

[@CertifiedSlamboy]

@@maxratzlaff8333 rekt

[@maxratzlaff8333]

@@CertifiedSlamboy carnage

[@martyn_g]

All 4WDs are ugly🤣

[@maxratzlaff8333]

@@martyn_g incorrect

[@ВладимирКалачёв-к3ъ]

Дешманский вид особенно диски

[@Fanta....]

Yes, the centre console is big enough for a vodka bottle.

[@timeless3336]

Сказал Петя у которого хёндей

[@ВладимирКалачёв-к3ъ]

@@timeless3336 не важно хундай или мерин если у тебя такой дизайн дисков да вообще общий вид повозки за 10🍋то у тебя ширинка на жопе