Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series review (detailed test - 2024 LC300 GR Sport)

[@concernedcitizen5506]

I have a 2020 Porsche Cayenne which is a very nice car all around. It’s not without its problems. I also have a 2024 GR which so far I’m in love with. Great on fuel, very comfortable to drive. If I drive either car too much they just become just another car because of familiarity. Both drive completely different (obviously) but they are what they are and both have things I don’t like and love. My message is buy a car and enjoy it and don’t nit pick it every time you drive it otherwise you will end up hating it. These so called expert car testers may have ulterior motives about the cars they offer opinions on. If you over analyse your potential purchase you will never like it if it falls short in any perceived aspect.

[@boxoffisa]

How does your GR drive? Is it any good? Because everyone trash it yet many people buy it over others.

[@concernedcitizen5506]

@@boxoffisa probably the people that cant afford one trash it. Its a big serious 4x4. Its an armchair ride, smooth, refined, a real kilometre muncher. What are they comparing it to? My other car is at the top of its game and i can find things i dont like about it and its not a car that is going to be taken to Birdsville. Sorry about the rant, its a lovely car to own.

[@louie.86]

Agree 100% I love driving my LC300 GR, however, very displeased with infotainment and USB...and why put a flap to conceal usbs ports when you have use them, absolutely ridiculous. Toyota still old school car company. The BYD Seal was 1st released with USB carplay but after 3 mths remotely updated system to wifi FREE!. Btw, we have a 2015 Macan nice drive but way more expensive to own low kms but costly, repairs adblue system, front suspension only city driving. Overall no argument the porsches holding costs & sale value not a patch on cruisers, even prado. That said Toyota 6mths service interval on all diesels is BS. fixed price keeps costs down for 5 yrs. Toyota just trying to mitigate issues.

[@Jillianda]

No car you buy is perfect, yet people buy vehicles that suit their needs and does what they want. The reason so many people buy the Landcruiser is that it may not do everything better than the rest, but the fact it does everything well is the reason for their sales. It has very good off road ability, it is reliable, it’s very fuel efficient, it tows 3500 kg, it drives well, it’s quick, it looks great and it’s versatile and has good resale value. There’s a lot of cars that do things better than the Landcruiser, but none that does it all. The defender may have better off road ability, but it doesn’t have reliability, the X-5 has better road manners, but it can’t go off road, the patrol is a good alternative but drinks fuel like a fish particularly around town, and in my opinion doesn’t look as good, the biggest gripe people seem to have is the price. The Bentayga is more than double the price, but people still buy them. Buy what you want and don’t worry about what others think as they don’t live your life and need what you do…..

[@boxoffisa]

Great points.

[@chrisdrinan4338]

Well said 👍

[@OshoLee]

a Discovery is perfect

[@Jillianda]

I have had a discovery, not a fan, reliability isn’t its strong point.

[@OshoLee]

@@Jillianda I had a 2022, never had issues in 2 years and I went off roading almost every weekend. Its the most versatile suv in the world. it has excellent road manners, its a beast off road, comfortable, safe, etc.

[@youkai2011]

I love Toyota but damn the bezels on the infotainment of $120K+ is a bit ridiculous... the resolution didn't seem too good either.

[@buncha5651]

I've had many cars in 50 years including a Toyota Prado and an FJ Cruiser both had nomerous recalls.

[@archiekabooom2928]

My pick is the GR. Driven one several times amazing ride,my one is coming in October ,it is expensive,yes at $160 in Victoria,but if you got the coin,happy days.Most people are whinging or make excuses why not to buy it because of the cost . To me it’s a no brainer,insane off road capability with luxury to go with it. You only live once and I say the more toys one has the happier one lives:)

[@michaelhermans4753]

Have you got a toy Yoda😂

[@CaleWalton]

Lots of people stuck on the price and find reasons to hate because of it. Pretty sad.

[@yangleon4942]

You right, my GR is coming within 2 weeks🎉🎉

[@archiekabooom2928]

@@yangleon4942 Well done and congrats!

[@louie.86]

Yeah I get it, and I have one. it's a vehicle and does what it was designed to do, well. However, it's like the 911 997 head unit and key design from 7 years earlier. Its still drives like a 911 but it would be nice if car companies delivered what customers pay for and should expect in 2021 and wait 2 years for.

[@graemesmith4735]

I love my VX, however, when towing a medium to large caravan you need to turn the lane assist off as it is quite dangerous. Many vehicles can tow 3500kg, however, many of the smaller engine vehicles stumble at steeper inclines, the extra power of the LC300 negates most steep hills quite easily.

[@Pedroaghyu]

Those prices are just ridiculous

[@Sean-sz7zo]

How much do you believe that you should fairly pay for this machine which combines that engine, perm 4WD, lux interior, size, features andi off road mechanical features ?

[@Richard-sl8we]

But they still have a 2 year waiting list? Even at these high prices people are buying the LC300, nobody is forcing them to spend the money.

[@jpjbassking]

@@Richard-sl8we the waiting list is no where near that long now. I just ordered a GR and I've been told between 3-6 months max.

[@petero1]

@@Richard-sl8we GR Sport is in stock at Sydney City Toyota and others. Other models are available as well. Wait time for your own build is 2-3 months, confirmed by Sydney dealer

[@Seaslayeradventue]

Not really everything in its class is the same

[@stevematthes4325]

I first met John Cadogan in Sydney 4 years ago. We got to talking about cars and got on very well. We met for coffee that evening. We went for a walk in the park, talked about the car industry, held hands and watched the sunset. John is an amazing guy and I will never forget that day.

[@therightcar]

That’s great but you know this isn’t John’s channel? Hahaha We’re mates. He’s a lovely bloke. Largely misunderstood!

[@stevematthes4325]

@@therightcar I agree. Such a beautiful man. Please give him my regards.

[@andrewkrieg3135]

Great review, mate. It will be interesting to see how the launch of the new prado will impact 300 series sales.

[@buster_1972]

I think that snorkel is just an air intake. Hearing it's not fully sealed for water crossing.

[@danwhite9436]

It definitely makes the V8 patrol look like the better option

[@momonyak]

Patrol with a more efficient engine like a hybrid V6 would be my choice.

[@doozlamuller7887]

The upmarket bogans car of choice.

[@wosamosman9814]

I wish they went the Isuzu route and increased the capacity from 3.3 to maybe 3.6 or 3.8 single turbo because 2 turbos is just asking for trouble though we're lucky we get the diesel version because the petrol twin sold in other markets like Middle East is rife with issues from what I see online 😅.

[@warrenhastwell1705]

Great review Matt. As a comparison, well sort of, 18 months ago I bought Nissan's best kept secret, a '23 R50 Pathfinder 4WD $65k. ST-L. not One problem. It's no rock hopper, but I didn't want heavy off road machine. Longer wheel base than a LC300 and wider track than a LC300. smoother ride, no jaw juddering back seat ride 😀, almost sort of sporty handling, 0-100ks 7 sec on 98 oct. around 7L/100k HWY. 14L/100k towing my 2000kg ATM caravan. GCM of 4500kg. Don't need a step ladder to get into. 8 seater, 9 speed close ratio ZF gearbox, Lowish final drive/Diff ratio. gets off the mark super quick, great for towing. Towing mode switch for the auto trans. No air bags or WDH ect needed for towing. All the latest safety stuff Apple car play ect ect.I can't think of another car I would rather own. At half the price or less than a LC300 it even looks great. I know you shouldn't compare to an LC , but as a retired mechanic and ex rally car driver back in the day, I just had to.

[@spiro5327]

What an absolute rip off. 100k for this base spec. No thanks they can keep it for themselves. 😢😮

[@Sean-sz7zo]

Telle what you think thus vehicle package should be priced at?

[@boxoffisa]

People who buy these even wait longer. They are not here crying about it. And what’s crazy is that Toyota always comes on top in sales. I can’t afford any but I am sure those many buyers appreciate them.

[@ngochuybk]

​​@@boxoffisai can pay off the gsr sport straight away but i think it is still ripped off mate. Many people can afford them but not many people actually buy them

[@boxoffisa]

@@ngochuybk I see many of them on them. So I wonder where you get it that people aren’t buying them.

[@ngochuybk]

@@boxoffisa how many of LC300 in the sector of $150k cars ? Not many. For $150k, people will choose luxury car from Europe or the Lexus ....

[@markward38]

I bought a VX and traded my Jeep GC 18’ for it as it was a bigger tow vehicle. I am disappointed with a a lot of the VX’s stuff when I compare to my old Jeep.

[@therightcar]

I’m sorry to hear that mate. It’s a big spend to feel disappointed.

[@remyche8768]

I noticed people buy these and complain. But never see them use the technology your paying for. Like Little things, the mirrors automatically turn down so you can see the rear wheels when you put in reverse, and all mirrors automatically dim when bright lights are behind you. The adaptive headlights, when you speed up the beam gets brighter and narrower, and has you slow down the lights spread, when you turn the lights turn so you can see father around the corner. And even when its on high beam it will sense a car and it will split the beam to avoid blinding the oncoming traffic. Being the GR when the wife is complaining about the bumps, could of used comfort mode. You can get the car to basically drive its self with adaptive crusie control, it will brake, accelerate, steer its self.

[@trickster8635]

All good stuff that was standard in a Ford Ranger two years before Toyota copied it.

[@stephentaege6255]

Glad they continued the base model with vinyl floors I trust the LandCruiser to get me anywhere in this great land on my 20th Toyota 👍 plus I still have my Toyota Camry hearse 👍🌹🐨🦘🐎🐴🐴✌️

[@braaitongs]

Wow, you guys are so lucky. You get way more options than we do in South Africa.

[@simonstone3336]

Great comments mate 👍 👌

[@barron204]

A quick Google search has results that show Toyota has stopped and paused production of the LC300, but may have started again? Also a few problems with the auto transmission and the Diesel engine oil consumption.

[@naashuman5503]

Oil consumption? I own a LC300 3.3d GX-R (South Africa 🇿🇦) and both my brother and my friend has GR-SPORT LC300 3.3D's and none of us have any oil consumption nor dusting problems.

[@barron204]

@@naashuman5503 Google it and regularly check the oil level. some have seen oil consumption as high as 1L/1000kms but more likely 1.7L between servicing.

[@glennhenson4434]

We replaced our landrover discovery with a GR sport, mainly to tow our caravan plus a bit of rougher road stuff. While it's a pretty good vehicle, the Discovery was a better drive both when towing and not towing. Handled better and the air suspension probably helped a lot too. Fuel economy was about 10% better.The disco and defender are much the same price. However the LC historically holds its value better and has a more reliable reputation for reliability. Given some of the issues I have read about with the LC 300 I am not sure about how much better it is for reliability. Time will tell. I provide this feedback to assist people, who may be looking at options.

[@radissimo1]

CD player is a prime example how old fashioned Toyota is

[@SamKuul]

Is that a good or bad thing?

[@Richard-sl8we]

@@SamKuul In my opinion, a good thing. The buyers of the LC300 are old school and don't want the latest technology.

[@mauzouq]

When yiu live in out coverage area you will appreciate it (lc300 made for that)

[@jeppo1185]

🤣

[@boxoffisa]

@@mauzouqI love and drive Toyota but what’s the USB sticks for?

[@andrewliu8906]

I just come back from Japan, the lc300 gr sport is priced roughly $90k in Japan compared to my local dealer asking price of $155k

[@chrisz8532]

I’d choose the

[@doozlamuller7887]

It’s a ford though. Seems good now, see how you feel in a few years.

[@buncha5651]

I have the previous model VW Touareg. If you don't want a bush basher, I highly recommend one.

[@simonbates5939]

The Touareg diesel would be a much nicer vehicle to drive

[@buncha5651]

​@@simonbates5939 Yes I test drove a Toyota Prado before the purchase and it was underpowered and handled like a boat.

[@AlanSari2714]

Are you happy with your vw reliability ?

[@buncha5651]

​@@AlanSari2714 Yes going on 7 years old not a single issue.

[@darrensmith4661]

@@buncha5651 Agreed. Without mods the Prado has always been under-powered with crap factory suspension. Basically as usual is a platform to modify to suit your needs.

[@paulsimpson8990]

Seems cheap when a raptor is $120k and built in Thailand

[@1989cranston]

What does where it is assembled have anything to do with it lol. Regardless of location and brand, they all have strict assembly processes.

[@paulsimpson8990]

@ $100 a day is a good wage in Thailand. US autoworkers make that in an hour so yes it has something to do with it

[@1989cranston]

@paulsimpson8990 lol are you smoking crack? A simple Google search tells us that as of 19th November 2024 the average wage in the US for a Toyota Production Worker is $16.61 an hour. The 300 is assembled in Japan however. The average wage across all of Japan is $42k USD per year. While factory workers which i assume car assembly would fall in to is $$25k USD a year. Basically, you are talking out your ass is what I am saying.

[@MeMurphy10Feb]

So strange, waited 2 years for the VX and reneged after a test drive with the family. No space in the second row for 3 teenage boys - really what was the design brief. Just back from a 2K holiday with 5 people fully loaded with 5 Mountain bikes in my Land Rover D4, including about 2 hours of low range off road and the real bowser tested consumption was 9.7 litres for a 9 year old car. Very overpriced is the LC but hey can’t argue with the reputation. Not saying that the D4 is perfect but after 9 years (touch wood) zero issues.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

D4 is such a great vehicle 👍

[@Dorko85]

Plenty of 300 breaking down mate - just go on the forums. Reliability is not its strength nowadays

[@robertporter9173]

@13:06 There is a reason the term "Toorak Tractor" exists. 🤣

[@d.mitchell8596]

Hi Matt, like the presentation and opinions on what version makes more sense and why. I, like others, really, really struggling with the costs and what you get in return. A few friends own mid 2000 to mid 2010 LCs and all are bullet proof, but all purchased used...so they get the experience of owning an icon, but w/o that massive hole feeling. Good to see the subs growing, and keep up these videos... always informative!

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate, appreciate that!

[@bstaplet]

How did you find the adaptive suspension on the GR? I'm tossing up between this or the Sahara with a suspension upgrade and plenty of change. Plenty seem to buy a GR then rip the suspension straight out which seems like a waste of money.

[@mathewcampbell8479]

KDDS - you can't beat it. That's why you pay the extra (unless you really need 7 seats).

[@bstaplet]

@@mathewcampbell8479 that’s the sway bar disconnect when off road I think. The adaptive suspension is different

[@mathewcampbell8479]

​@bstaplet yeah correct mate, but my point was that the extra few dollars for KDSS is worth it in any case. It'll handle better on road too.

[@andyalways8081]

Have a Toyota & love them, I Want to change now but I need a 6 + seater and nothing available in the 300 series except I have to step down in features...So now waiting for Patrol to come out as alternative but hate to leave Toyota..Why not keep 7 seater as option I have no idea except they say spare wheel & weight issues....which seems a crazy reasoning

[@AnilandMaya]

please do the review for the Land Rover Defender version.

[@michaelhermans4753]

People are buying them around our neighbourhood, I see a lot more LC300’s than Y62’s, I personally think it’s more to do with resale

[@boxoffisa]

Not more to do with resale value. Actually these days people don’t think about resale value alone lot. But peace of mind and confidence in a product you are using. Also the brand speaks for itself, that’s why some car brands are expensive but unreliable and people still buy.

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@boxoffisa the biggest fear people have is “what do they think about me” This has a lot to do with the purchase The truth is everyone is just thinking about themselves

[@christianabraham217]

The new smaller engine is more stressed than the old v8, it may be a toyota but it can't beat physics. I would by the 200 series for better longevity.

[@louie.86]

Time will tell. The twin turbo is awesome.

[@1989cranston]

​@louie.86 it's a sequential turbo.. the 200 is a twin turbo.

[@louie.86]

As far as performance goes the new 'sequential' twin turbo beats the V8 twin turbo hands down. As for longevity time will tell. That said it's a toyota so the odds shouldn't be against it.

[@1989cranston]

@louie.86 i never said it didn't have better performance. I sure know which vehicle I would prefer though. It isn't the 300.

[@Dazza-u4c]

Have all your points on your licence ? For clarity, drivers have zero points, then they accumulate them when they get traffic infringements. So having points is a bad thing. I am not sure why so many gets this incorrect.

[@Cptshad001]

I wonder, among the ladder frame cars, are they all rolling like a boat when turning corners?

[@milkoowen6800]

Only the Toyotas

[@mathewcampbell8479]

Not with eKDSS...GR Sport only unfortunately

[@commonsense-grs]

It's still a great car but did have a laugh at your response at the end, wouldn't really go for this version, would go for the more affordable versions. Sorry, none of these LC's are affordable, Toyota is just relying on it's customers paying silly money for their cars, but they do, and they know it.

[@shomprince3630]

Tank 500 or even 700 are reasonable options?!?

[@kdd070]

Why not Land Rover Defender in the mix for $150k big SUVs?

[@therightcar]

It could have been, for sure. I've got one this week, and would happily have it over the LC.

[@kdd070]

Can we expect a D350 review pls? Would love to see that 👍

[@joelawrence56]

and reliability and resale after 200K?

[@kdd070]

@@joelawrence56😂

[@Timetrends-n5t]

Love these v8's but too wide for where I live in Spain, street to my house is under 2m wide, so I settled for a Prado and saved myself a heap of dough 🙃🤑

[@dev1ce888]

Lc300 or j250? 15k price diff

[@Seaslayeradventue]

Love the 300 it’s a fantastic vehicle if you plan to actually leave the bitumen

[@chrisz8532]

No Apple Car Play but it has a CD player? , shows you the demographic the car is aimed at.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Ineos Grenadier surely is a competitor?

[@therightcar]

It could be. I haven't driven one so I didn't want to call it out.

[@buster_1972]

​@@therightcarif I had the coin, I would look at the Ineos.

[@philwratt1375]

I have a 18month old VX ... 20,000 kms. Already had a Turbo Unit and the Cooling Fan Unit replaced due to failures. Towed 17ft centre console boat from Perth to Exmouth and had numerous electronic warning issues that resulted in the power unit going into Limp Mode for a few KMs. Toyota unable to find cause. Great car but for the price should be more reliable. Toyota Service at Authorised Service facilities have no idea what was the cause of the problems.

[@therightcar]

That’s horrible to hear, mate.

[@hantusmostert]

When GR Raptor ?

[@wallyandellen5099]

Nice review, I wonder if they fixed the over heating turbo issues.

[@louie.86]

Haven't heard that one... hot V critic

[@fishinbite]

Hi Matt, for someone with a use case of 80% onroad 20% offroad and nothing too extreme, would you recommend the VX / GXL or the new Prado 250?

[@therightcar]

G'day! I'd personally wait for the Prado. It might be a much better fit for a bit less money.

[@louie.86]

Prado looks cool and has better tech which 300 should already have. Only downside is the small engine. Put pressure on toyota to bringhybrid. 250 petrol hybride.

[@YeahMate07]

Probably comparable to a Ford Everest in size these days

[@therightcar]

Yep, it’s pretty close.

[@Whsudh]

Thanks For The Great Video... Thanks The Right Car? Channel.

[@reneguerrero4657]

How much is the ineos grenadier in Australia?

[@therightcar]

Starts at $105,000 plus on-roads, so yes, a good alternative in theory. I haven’t tested it yet (subscribe and hit the bell for the notification of when my review goes live!)

[@reneguerrero4657]

@@therightcar suscribed

[@buncha5651]

I see a lot of crap on here how wonderful Toyota is. I'll be interested to see how the 300 series goes with that Hot V6 design 😊

[@louie.86]

Time will tell. up side is it gets engine temp to optimum quicker on short trips.

[@Nae395]

Toyota and, Mitsubishi unfortunately have five years Max left as market leaders. If Holden can fail in Oz, so can Toyota.

[@joelawrence56]

joking?...right?

[@PaulEuvrard-hc9xd]

Mmm not gonna spend that money and getting so little I fear Toyota is gonna go belly up once the Chinese push more off-roaders Even the current crop of GWM Tanks are really impressive offroad, not to mention the interior and price

[@Emptyheads.]

I wish.

[@Richard-sl8we]

Absolute BS, still biggest car company globally; will remain so for many years. Have you seen the growth of their hybrids in Australia in 2024? Do your research before you made stupid comments; ignorance is bliss.

[@PaulEuvrard-hc9xd]

@@Richard-sl8we listen over eager beaver, it was an opinion and observation not a statement of fact, I feel the Toyotas are over priced the Chinese brands are delivering great products the last 2 years, you will see the trend for Chinese cars picking up, and so will the demand and Toyota will be using BYD hybrids for some products in near future, so I dont think I am too far off. Will see in a 5 year cycle how far I was off

[@Richard-sl8we]

@@PaulEuvrard-hc9xd BYD, yes; good company and privately owned by wealthy Chinese entrepreneur and listed on the stock exchange in Hong Kong. I'm currently looking at the 2024/25 spec Atto 3 'long range' EV to lease over a 5 year novated lease period. GWM is owned by the Chinese government and they are currently dumping cars into Australia because of the downturn of the Chinese economy. The Tank 300 is a death trap, watch reviews and see how the car behaves under emergency braking.

[@CharlesNie490]

@@Richard-sl8we I won't say much about GWM cars. They have good and bads. However, GWM is not owned by the Chinese government. It is a private company. And it is the first Chinese car company that is listed on HongKong stock market.

[@benvisagie8844]

I have learnt its better to buy a Toyota at the price rather than to experiment with other makes. If you cant afford it, you are forced to try something else , but you know where you’ll end up

[@simonhjc]

I had a 300 (see profile photo). Ive had 40,60,80,70,100,200,300. Watching your review reminds me of why i hated the 300 and sold it after 15,000km. 1. Touch screen is crap and difficult to reach. 2. Tailgate is crap. 3.position of fuel filter (beside d/side tear wheel) is crap. 4. The Aluminium body panels make an awful “drumming sound” in hravy rain as if theres little sound deadening. 5. The cruise control lacks control ie washes off speed and then kicks back a few gears until your well iver the speed limit when you crest the hill. 6. The “hot V” for the turbos makes the bonnet hot to the touch 7. The plastics under the bonnet are cheap, rattle and loose 8. The air filter box is worse than a 200. (The factory snorkel will let water in) The good? 10 speed box (whoopie do) and the fuel consumption first time this rusted on toyota buyer couldnt get out of it quick enough. Toyota is taking the piss out of their buyers.

[@louie.86]

What did switch to? Infotainment is definitely sub grade for the money... the other things are debatable

[@jsnmrtn]

Hope the new prado is much better

[@joeop5104]

Looks hideous

[@louie.86]

US versions Look awesome, imo. Australian Grande grill going backwards looks like 120 / 150 ... that's hideous

[@ANDREW-ec9ji]

Is it the inflation or are the prices just fucking ridiculous I live in Dubai and the prices are like 80k for the most luxurious trim

[@normal_human]

Toyota isn't reading the market. 130k absolute max drive away ticket price. That's the market. It's not worth more even with inflation. Yes it has proper 4wd stuff and so do other vehicles. It grossly overvalued.

[@MrBongsky]

Land cruisers were never cheap. That said, they last 10 to 20 years or more if you keep them.100,000 $ now, 10 years from now SUVS will be cheap. 20 years from now, a bargain. LCS and Lexus, they will still be cruising 2 decades from now. Agree, you only live once.

[@xujin3556]

I got the exact same color gr

[@therightcar]

Do you like it?

[@xujin3556]

@@therightcar so far so good . Bought in 2022, 143280 dollars

[@Sabumnim666]

1.7 Liters of oil between services and that is an official statement from Toyota have a look at the car expert he has a copy of this.

[@jancried]

The rear boots door totally not like it . Why didn’t keep it two door up n down where we can sit on to get shoes change while after golfing !!!! Like the design for the third row seat. Just the design look like Toyota avanza of bigger version. What a waste

[@jeppo1185]

Thank goodness it has a CD player 🤭

[@sa2591-p5d]

That’s a lot of money for a clunky old Landcruiser. That infotainment system is embarrassing.

[@joeop5104]

The whole car is

[@Mlippy]

Just buy a RR. Such a better car

[@spudboy1328]

Have you ever owned one? I've owned 3 and they might be better while they are under warranty but you will cry when they break (and they will) whey you have to pay from your own pocket. I have no idea how Land Rover make any profit. My L322 had so much warranty work done, any profit they made selling it to me was evaporated by all the repairing it required.

[@Mlippy]

@@spudboy1328 I currently own one

[@Mlippy]

Bought it new in 2018, L494. So far zero real problems. Only real issue it has had was a problem with a door handle once. Also had a Freelander 2 before that for a bit which was more unreliable, but still very far from what people make them out to be

[@spudboy1328]

@@Mlippy Well you've had a better run than me then! I got all 4 door handles replaced on the L322 under warranty because the paint was flaking off... If they'd just make a good reliable vehicle, they'd be laughing. Fantastic enginerring & style, let down by poor quality execution.

[@brucetreloar3200]

I thought times were tough at the moment. Who wants to spend $150000.00 on a vehicle other than for ego and impressing the Jones.

[@simonwatson8391]

Love my 300 Amazing car for the family, space power and comfort. Definitely worth the money in my opinion.

[@simonhjc]

Gawd. I was a rusted on toyota landcruiser man from the early 80s (see my landcruiser line up in profile), ive had them all. Had a 300 for 15,000k it drove me mad. Touch screen is shit, tailgate is shit… and on it goes. Bought a hilux with apple car play blah blah mainly to see if i can live with the 2.8/auto and guess what? I can. Can i justify a 70series or another 300? Pffft. I dunno. I think Toyota is taking the piss out of us. Still have my mint fj45 with 113,000k. A real landcruiser

[@RaymondSommers-q3q]

For that money I’d rather by a Ram or chev

[@twylamc1]

Make sure you do your research before you buy a RAM. My mate bought a second hand one and is looking at spending $20k due to a transmission issue for one thing. Still waiting as we speak as parts not readily available. Apparently, it’s the Australian heat (this happened after they have spent some time in WA from Adelaide) that caused it. There’s a reason why LCs thrive in Australia. The LC engineers actually do test the cars here due to Australian conditions being tougher.

[@coldude2559]

Interesting strategy Toyota..put prices up while chinese cars are dropping prices...time will tell, I guess..

[@jimmyriddle5246]

Will the platinum haired mums get bogged at the mall ?

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks Adam - infotainment system and design is a bit schizophrenic for me with no quick access rotary knobs - for me white is really the safest and best looking but get rid of all the bling Hungarian gift shop chrome trim - the top price of over $150k is insane and not long ago you could purchase a house for that - I own a Hilux but would look at a diesel Hyundai Sante Fe or Kia Sorrento - VW (née Audi/Skoda) are nice to drive but will eventually fall apart and expensive to service/maintain - Ford, Jeep, Mercedes, Land Rover and anything Chinese/US built are all rubbish so you’re really left with Japanese or South Korean in any market segment and journos know that.

[@charliechiodo4892]

Landcruser lost me when they stopped the v8

[@therightcar]

There’s good reason 200 Series values haven’t dropped!!

[@AntRielly]

For all those cashed up farmers.

[@therightcar]

Or inner city mums

[@joelopic]

We all love Toyota but they are seriously taking the piss now. I'll just her a tank 500 for half the price and 7 years warranty.

[@buncha5651]

Toyota 4X4 vehicles are way overpriced they have been for a long time. You would have to believe all the myths and bullshit about them to buy one.😊

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Which brand would you recommend?

[@simonbates5939]

Tank 500 would be a much better option!

[@buncha5651]

​@perpetualgrin5804 There are many better options, especially the GWM Tank 300 or 500 at half the price.

[@SunnyS2711]

Well it’s Toyota, you can take that anywhere but would you take that risk with a Tank?

[@sidjyothi]

Yes, plenty of people have been doing that across australia and the tank has held up just fine. Reliability is a selling point for the toyotas but its ridiculous how overpriced they are and how annoying it is to wait 2 years to get one...really stupid ​@SunnyS2711

[@naashuman5503]

Straight outta China 🇨🇳 😂 No, not for me that TANK for your resale values are going to tank. And apples 🍎 with apples 🍎 that Tank's drive train is not up to LC300 spec. TOYOTA reliability and resale all the way ❤

[@therightcar]

You’re a goose.

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[@countyline81]

All we get in the US now is the hideous prado landcruiser.

[@BaldwinPeter-k8g]

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