2026 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Hybrid: Everything we know
However the Japanese automaker has opened orders for the 'Land Cruiser Hybrid' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and already sells the related Lexus LX700h in the UAE and the US.
Toyota offers two LandCruiser Hybrid model grades in the UAE, with an entry-level GR Sport running 18-inch wheels, chunky front and rear bumpers and black details.
The higher-spec VXR gets hybrid-unique bumpers, chrome trims and 20-inch wheels similar to that of the Australian-market Sahara ZX.
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Cabin equipment includes standard leather seats on both model grades as well as walnut applique, four-zone climate control and 12.3-inch centre touchscreen – the GR Sport also gets its own steering wheel design.
The LandCruiser Hybrid's mechanical spec is expected to carry across to Australian versions largely unchanged, which means a 341kW/790Nm 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged petrol engine – identical outputs to the LX700h and UAE-spec LandCruiser Hybrid – with an electric motor mounted within the transmission's housing.
There's full-time four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case, with a hybrid control system managing the switch between petrol and electric power.
Being a parallel hybrid system means LandCruiser Hybrid can use the petrol engine or the electric motor to drive its wheels. According to overseas specs, there are front, centre and rear electronic differential locks, with a Torsen limited-slip diff (LSD) fitted to the LX700h F Sport grade sold in the US.
Above: 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail
The hybrid off-roaders also use a unique, thinner front crossmember designed to maintain off-road ground clearance, while the spare wheel has been repositioned to allow the nickel-metal hydride (NMH) battery to be installed in the rear floor.
The 10-speed automatic transmission has been somewhat waterproofed to protect the electric motor, with up to 700mm water wading. The rugged Lexus LX Overtrail is fitted with 33-inch all-terrain tyres.
Combined fuel economy of 10.9km/L (9.17L/100km) for the UAE-market model translates to over 1000km of touring range in the LandCruiser VXR grade with the larger 98L fuel tank. The Middle Eastern-spec GR Sport makes do with a much smaller 68L tank.
The same performance stats also apply across the line-up, with a 0-100km/h claim of 6.4 seconds and a braked towing capacity of 3629kg. In Australia, the diesel-powered LandCruiser 300 Series is rated to tow 3.5 tonnes.
US specifications indicate the 3.5-litre V6 hybrid system in the Lexus LX700h adds around 181kg over the equivalent LX600 – which runs a non-hybrid version of the same twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
This is where the LandCruiser 300 Hybrid and Lexus may differ, given their different equipment levels and their impact on overall weight – which could in turn affect towing, fuel economy and of course touring range.
The LandCruiser Hybrid starts from UAE$389,900 (A$164,114) in the UAE, while the standard petrol-powered LandCruiser kicks-off at $UAE238,900 ($100,556).
Meanwhile, the Australian 300 Series lineup starts at $97,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level GX, with the flagship Sahara ZX wearing a $146,910 sticker plus on-roads.
For reference, the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup with a similar drivetrain is $155,990 plus on-roads in Australia – meaning the LandCruiser Hybrid could be the most expensive vehicle to wear the Toyota badge in Australia.
Let us know your thoughts on the LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in the comments!
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2026, with few details officially confirmed.
However the Japanese automaker has opened orders for the 'Land Cruiser Hybrid' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and already sells the related Lexus LX700h in the UAE and the US.
Toyota offers two LandCruiser Hybrid model grades in the UAE, with an entry-level GR Sport running 18-inch wheels, chunky front and rear bumpers and black details.
The higher-spec VXR gets hybrid-unique bumpers, chrome trims and 20-inch wheels similar to that of the Australian-market Sahara ZX.
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Cabin equipment includes standard leather seats on both model grades as well as walnut applique, four-zone climate control and 12.3-inch centre touchscreen – the GR Sport also gets its own steering wheel design.
The LandCruiser Hybrid's mechanical spec is expected to carry across to Australian versions largely unchanged, which means a 341kW/790Nm 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged petrol engine – identical outputs to the LX700h and UAE-spec LandCruiser Hybrid – with an electric motor mounted within the transmission's housing.
There's full-time four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case, with a hybrid control system managing the switch between petrol and electric power.
Being a parallel hybrid system means LandCruiser Hybrid can use the petrol engine or the electric motor to drive its wheels. According to overseas specs, there are front, centre and rear electronic differential locks, with a Torsen limited-slip diff (LSD) fitted to the LX700h F Sport grade sold in the US.
Above: 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail
The hybrid off-roaders also use a unique, thinner front crossmember designed to maintain off-road ground clearance, while the spare wheel has been repositioned to allow the nickel-metal hydride (NMH) battery to be installed in the rear floor.
The 10-speed automatic transmission has been somewhat waterproofed to protect the electric motor, with up to 700mm water wading. The rugged Lexus LX Overtrail is fitted with 33-inch all-terrain tyres.
Combined fuel economy of 10.9km/L (9.17L/100km) for the UAE-market model translates to over 1000km of touring range in the LandCruiser VXR grade with the larger 98L fuel tank. The Middle Eastern-spec GR Sport makes do with a much smaller 68L tank.
The same performance stats also apply across the line-up, with a 0-100km/h claim of 6.4 seconds and a braked towing capacity of 3629kg. In Australia, the diesel-powered LandCruiser 300 Series is rated to tow 3.5 tonnes.
US specifications indicate the 3.5-litre V6 hybrid system in the Lexus LX700h adds around 181kg over the equivalent LX600 – which runs a non-hybrid version of the same twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
This is where the LandCruiser 300 Hybrid and Lexus may differ, given their different equipment levels and their impact on overall weight – which could in turn affect towing, fuel economy and of course touring range.
The LandCruiser Hybrid starts from UAE$389,900 (A$164,114) in the UAE, while the standard petrol-powered LandCruiser kicks-off at $UAE238,900 ($100,556).
Meanwhile, the Australian 300 Series lineup starts at $97,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level GX, with the flagship Sahara ZX wearing a $146,910 sticker plus on-roads.
For reference, the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup with a similar drivetrain is $155,990 plus on-roads in Australia – meaning the LandCruiser Hybrid could be the most expensive vehicle to wear the Toyota badge in Australia.
Let us know your thoughts on the LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in the comments!
MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2026, with few details officially confirmed.
However the Japanese automaker has opened orders for the 'Land Cruiser Hybrid' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and already sells the related Lexus LX700h in the UAE and the US.
Toyota offers two LandCruiser Hybrid model grades in the UAE, with an entry-level GR Sport running 18-inch wheels, chunky front and rear bumpers and black details.
The higher-spec VXR gets hybrid-unique bumpers, chrome trims and 20-inch wheels similar to that of the Australian-market Sahara ZX.
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Cabin equipment includes standard leather seats on both model grades as well as walnut applique, four-zone climate control and 12.3-inch centre touchscreen – the GR Sport also gets its own steering wheel design.
The LandCruiser Hybrid's mechanical spec is expected to carry across to Australian versions largely unchanged, which means a 341kW/790Nm 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged petrol engine – identical outputs to the LX700h and UAE-spec LandCruiser Hybrid – with an electric motor mounted within the transmission's housing.
There's full-time four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case, with a hybrid control system managing the switch between petrol and electric power.
Being a parallel hybrid system means LandCruiser Hybrid can use the petrol engine or the electric motor to drive its wheels. According to overseas specs, there are front, centre and rear electronic differential locks, with a Torsen limited-slip diff (LSD) fitted to the LX700h F Sport grade sold in the US.
Above: 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail
The hybrid off-roaders also use a unique, thinner front crossmember designed to maintain off-road ground clearance, while the spare wheel has been repositioned to allow the nickel-metal hydride (NMH) battery to be installed in the rear floor.
The 10-speed automatic transmission has been somewhat waterproofed to protect the electric motor, with up to 700mm water wading. The rugged Lexus LX Overtrail is fitted with 33-inch all-terrain tyres.
Combined fuel economy of 10.9km/L (9.17L/100km) for the UAE-market model translates to over 1000km of touring range in the LandCruiser VXR grade with the larger 98L fuel tank. The Middle Eastern-spec GR Sport makes do with a much smaller 68L tank.
The same performance stats also apply across the line-up, with a 0-100km/h claim of 6.4 seconds and a braked towing capacity of 3629kg. In Australia, the diesel-powered LandCruiser 300 Series is rated to tow 3.5 tonnes.
US specifications indicate the 3.5-litre V6 hybrid system in the Lexus LX700h adds around 181kg over the equivalent LX600 – which runs a non-hybrid version of the same twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
This is where the LandCruiser 300 Hybrid and Lexus may differ, given their different equipment levels and their impact on overall weight – which could in turn affect towing, fuel economy and of course touring range.
The LandCruiser Hybrid starts from UAE$389,900 (A$164,114) in the UAE, while the standard petrol-powered LandCruiser kicks-off at $UAE238,900 ($100,556).
Meanwhile, the Australian 300 Series lineup starts at $97,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level GX, with the flagship Sahara ZX wearing a $146,910 sticker plus on-roads.
For reference, the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup with a similar drivetrain is $155,990 plus on-roads in Australia – meaning the LandCruiser Hybrid could be the most expensive vehicle to wear the Toyota badge in Australia.
Let us know your thoughts on the LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in the comments!
MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in 2026, with few details officially confirmed.
However the Japanese automaker has opened orders for the 'Land Cruiser Hybrid' in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and already sells the related Lexus LX700h in the UAE and the US.
Toyota offers two LandCruiser Hybrid model grades in the UAE, with an entry-level GR Sport running 18-inch wheels, chunky front and rear bumpers and black details.
The higher-spec VXR gets hybrid-unique bumpers, chrome trims and 20-inch wheels similar to that of the Australian-market Sahara ZX.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
Cabin equipment includes standard leather seats on both model grades as well as walnut applique, four-zone climate control and 12.3-inch centre touchscreen – the GR Sport also gets its own steering wheel design.
The LandCruiser Hybrid's mechanical spec is expected to carry across to Australian versions largely unchanged, which means a 341kW/790Nm 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbocharged petrol engine – identical outputs to the LX700h and UAE-spec LandCruiser Hybrid – with an electric motor mounted within the transmission's housing.
There's full-time four-wheel drive with a low-range transfer case, with a hybrid control system managing the switch between petrol and electric power.
Being a parallel hybrid system means LandCruiser Hybrid can use the petrol engine or the electric motor to drive its wheels. According to overseas specs, there are front, centre and rear electronic differential locks, with a Torsen limited-slip diff (LSD) fitted to the LX700h F Sport grade sold in the US.
Above: 2025 Lexus LX700h Overtrail
The hybrid off-roaders also use a unique, thinner front crossmember designed to maintain off-road ground clearance, while the spare wheel has been repositioned to allow the nickel-metal hydride (NMH) battery to be installed in the rear floor.
The 10-speed automatic transmission has been somewhat waterproofed to protect the electric motor, with up to 700mm water wading. The rugged Lexus LX Overtrail is fitted with 33-inch all-terrain tyres.
Combined fuel economy of 10.9km/L (9.17L/100km) for the UAE-market model translates to over 1000km of touring range in the LandCruiser VXR grade with the larger 98L fuel tank. The Middle Eastern-spec GR Sport makes do with a much smaller 68L tank.
The same performance stats also apply across the line-up, with a 0-100km/h claim of 6.4 seconds and a braked towing capacity of 3629kg. In Australia, the diesel-powered LandCruiser 300 Series is rated to tow 3.5 tonnes.
US specifications indicate the 3.5-litre V6 hybrid system in the Lexus LX700h adds around 181kg over the equivalent LX600 – which runs a non-hybrid version of the same twin-turbo V6 petrol engine.
This is where the LandCruiser 300 Hybrid and Lexus may differ, given their different equipment levels and their impact on overall weight – which could in turn affect towing, fuel economy and of course touring range.
The LandCruiser Hybrid starts from UAE$389,900 (A$164,114) in the UAE, while the standard petrol-powered LandCruiser kicks-off at $UAE238,900 ($100,556).
Meanwhile, the Australian 300 Series lineup starts at $97,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level GX, with the flagship Sahara ZX wearing a $146,910 sticker plus on-roads.
For reference, the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup with a similar drivetrain is $155,990 plus on-roads in Australia – meaning the LandCruiser Hybrid could be the most expensive vehicle to wear the Toyota badge in Australia.
Let us know your thoughts on the LandCruiser 300 Series Hybrid in the comments!
MORE: Everything Toyota LandCruiser
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