Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.While in the U.S. the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is not available to buy after its predecessor model, the 200, was discontinued after the 2021 model year, in other markets the full-size Land Cruiser continues to thrive.Such is the case in Australia, where the Land Cruiser 300 has received a new hybrid powertrain that makes it the most powerful Toyota Land Cruiser ever. It’s the same hybrid setup U.S. buyers are familiar with from the Lexus LX 700h, the Land Cruiser 300-based luxury SUV we get here.Priced From $111,600 in Australia in GR Sport TrimToyota AustraliaIn the Land Cruiser 300, the i-Force Max twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrain delivers 457 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. That makes it significantly more powerful and torquey than the 3.3-liter V6 turbo diesel engine available on the base Land Cruiser 300 in Australia. The additional 152 hp and 66 lb-ft of torque are said to bring “a substantial increase in performance" both on and off-road.AdvertisementAdvertisementToyota’s performance hybrid system is a parallel hybrid system that combines a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 gas engine with a single electric motor-generator placed between the engine and 10-speed automatic transmission.The performance hybrid powertrain is available exclusively on the Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport and Sahara ZX trim levels, which will arrive in Australia in mid-2026. Prices for the Land Cruiser GR Sport start at 156,060 Australian dollars, which is roughly the equivalent of $111,620. The Sahara ZX starts at AUD156,810 ($112,170).For the sake of comparison, even though taxes, market conditions, and brand positioning differ, the 2026 Lexus LX 700h starts at $117,285 in the U.S. in F Sport Handling trim (including a $1,550 delivery fee).Specific Off-Road Bits and Upscale Interior FeaturesToyota AustraliaAlong with the new hybrid powertrain, the Land Cruiser 300 gains electric power steering (the diesel version has hydraulic steering), an upgraded 200V/1500W rear auxiliary power socket to power small appliances, and a 40/20/40-split rear seat back.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Sahara ZX also gets a rear Torsen limited-slip differential while the off-road focused GR Sport features fully lockable front and rear differentials and electronically-controlled E-KDSS suspension.Obviously, the GR Sport and Sahara ZX retain the diesel Land Cruiser 300’s hardware including a full-time 4WD system, five-mode multi-terrain select, and adaptive variable suspension.Inside, both hybrid trim levels feature leather-accented upholstery and trim, heated and ventilated front seats and outboard rear seats, power-adjustable front seats, and a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen with a 14-speaker JBL audio system. On top of that, the Sahara ZX also comes with a dual rear-seat entertainment system.This story was originally published by Autoblog on May 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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