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Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation 300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform Current version 2021 Body style SUV
Land Cruiser 300 is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel and hybrid power.
ZAR 2,149,900
On-road in
ZAR 2,175,649
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 2,149,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,700
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,400
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 950
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,500
Insurance
ZAR 17,199
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 2,149,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 32,549/month Based on 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:3346cc (3.3L) Torque:700Nm (516 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:235mm (9.3″) Power:227kW (304 bhp) Boot309L (10.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 9.4 km/l (22 mpg)
City 8.7 km/l (20 mpg)
Highway 10 km/l (24 mpg)
User Reported 7–9 city / 10–12 hwy km/l Medium confidence · 12 reviews

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 32,549
Total Interest
ZAR 472,944
Total Payable
ZAR 1,952,944
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Land Cruiser 300 is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel and hybrid power.

The South African range now spans 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel and 3.5-litre 1M-HEV performance-hybrid power with 10-speed automatic transmissions. With 4 current local derivatives, the smartest comparison is usually within the range first and against rivals second. For a buyer searching the Land Cruiser 300 price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R1,849,900 describes the opportunity; engine of 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 227 kW describe the conditions around it. The Land Cruiser 300 is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an SUV body, Diesel and Hybrid power and a South African price reference of R1,849,900. The Land Cruiser 300 has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are a power output of 227 kW and a 10-Speed Automatic transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. A proper look at the Land Cruiser 300 begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 10-Speed Automatic transmission sits beside a 4WD / AWD drivetrain, while a four-wheel drive drivetrain sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Diesel and Hybrid power, a South African price reference of R1,849,900 and engine of 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel. A 10-Speed Automatic transmission describes the opportunity; a 4WD / AWD drivetrain and a four-wheel drive drivetrain describe the conditions around it for Land Cruiser 300. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Land Cruiser 300. The useful starting points are a South African price reference of R1,849,900 and engine of 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Land Cruiser 300. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Land Cruiser 300. Here, a 10-Speed Automatic transmission sits beside a 10-Speed Automatic transmission, while a 4WD / AWD drivetrain sets a practical boundary for Land Cruiser 300. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Land Cruiser 300. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Land Cruiser 300

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 — Quick Facts

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic Top Diesel Efficiency9.4 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 1,849,900
3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Flagship Diesel Efficiency9.4 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,149,900
LC 300 GR-S HEV Flagship Hybrid Efficiency10 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,343,800
LC300 ZX HEV Top Hybrid Efficiency10 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,287,700
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic Top Diesel Efficiency9.4 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 1,849,900
3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic Flagship Diesel Efficiency9.4 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,149,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
LC 300 GR-S HEV Flagship Hybrid Efficiency10 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,343,800
LC300 ZX HEV Top Hybrid Efficiency10 km/l 10-Speed Automatic ZAR 2,287,700
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Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Specifications

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Where the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Fits Best

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Who buys this

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. A shopper researching Land Cruiser 300 should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R1,849,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
In South African use, the Land Cruiser 300 has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, Land Cruiser 300 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 10-Speed Automatic transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 4WD / AWD drivetrain is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Land Cruiser 300 out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 227 kW feels on a gradient. For highway buyers, the Land Cruiser 300 needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for Land Cruiser 300. A South African price reference of R2,343,800 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for Land Cruiser 300
Off-Road
If the Land Cruiser 300 will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for Land Cruiser 300. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for Land Cruiser 300. A South African price reference of R2,149,900 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel and hybrid alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for Land Cruiser 300. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for Land Cruiser 300
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Hagalu editorial score 4.5 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 — Should You Buy It?

4.5/5
Hagalu review: Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

For South African shoppers, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 deserves attention because it gives families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort a defined place in the local market. The strongest derivatives are the ones that combine the required body format with an honest equipment level and a powertrain that will not feel overworked in normal use. The packaging facts that shape daily ownership include seating listed as 7 seats; door layouts listed as 5; boot or cargo figures around 309; towing references around 3500; ground-clearance references around 235 mm. These are the numbers buyers should compare before choosing between body styles or trims. The weak point is that buyers can easily overbuy or underbuy if they do not compare derivatives line by line. Treat the entry version as the value reference, the middle versions as the likely private-buyer sweet spot, and the upper versions as convenience or capability choices that must justify their price. The fairest verdict on the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is therefore use-case driven. It can be a strong South African choice when the buyer chooses the correct derivative for the intended mix of city driving, freeway work, passengers, cargo and rough-road exposure. It becomes less convincing when bought only for styling or badge appeal without checking the practical numbers and ownership costs that will matter after delivery.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Value 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Powertrain suitability 4.5/5 · 15%
4.5/5
Comfort & technology 4.5/5 · 10%
4.5/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Land Cruiser 300 deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 12.3-inch Touchscreen and 12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen; airbag coverage around 10; warranty cover listed as 3 years / 100 000 km; service or maintenance cover listed as Optional, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. Land Cruiser 300 is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R1,849,900 and accept the limitation represented by a 10-Speed Automatic transmission

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel and Hybrid
  • ✓South African price: R1,849,900
  • ✓Engine: 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 227 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Gearbox: 10-Speed Automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4WD / AWD
  • ✓Drive layout: 4WD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Land Cruiser 300 can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Land Cruiser 300 depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Land Cruiser 300 quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Land Cruiser 300 budget.
  • ✕A short Land Cruiser 300 test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Land Cruiser 300 capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Land Cruiser 300 grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Land Cruiser 300 figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Land Cruiser 300 stock and support terms.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 run from R1,849,900 to R2,343,800, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic, 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic, LC 300 GR-S HEV, LC300 ZX HEV. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

Ground clearance differs across the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 range: 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic, 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic: 235 mm; LC 300 GR-S HEV, LC300 ZX HEV: 234 mm. Compare the exact derivative for steep driveways, gravel roads and uneven parking areas.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 engine specification depends on derivative: 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic, 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic: 3346 cc, 227 kW (304 bhp); LC 300 GR-S HEV, LC300 ZX HEV: 3345 cc, 305 kW (409 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 range: 3.3D GX-R 4x4 Automatic, 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic: 9.4 km/l; LC 300 GR-S HEV, LC300 ZX HEV: 10 km/l.

The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is a current South African SUV positioned for families and private buyers who need SUV practicality without losing everyday comfort. A shopper researching Land Cruiser 300 should separate need from showroom appeal.

In South African use, the Land Cruiser 300 has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. Around town, Land Cruiser 300 should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Land Cruiser 300 out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 227 kW feels on a gradient.

Buyers researching the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 often compare it with rivals such as Mercedes-Benz GLE , Lexus GX , BMW X5 , BMW X6 , Lexus RZ . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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