The Best Land Cruiser…EVER? (Toyota Landcruiser GR Sport 300 Series 2023 review)
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- Tom reviews the new Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series GR Sport including a 4000km/2500mi road trip plus off-roading at our test track.
The GR Sport is the ultimate 300 Series model - almost. That is actually the $1000 more expensive Sahara ZX. But the GR Sport has so far been the most expensive Land Cruiser model since the 300 Series launched with its 227kW / 700Nm (304 hp) 3.3-litre twin turbo diesel V6 engine.
Unlike other Land Cruiser trim grades in Australia, the GR Sport exclusively has triple locking differentials (front, centre and rear) and it also wears unique styling and all terrain tyres.
So, is the GR Sport the best Land Cruiser to buy?
Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Budget Direct
0:55 - Off-Road
3:32 - On-Road Driving
5:33 - 4000km Road Trip
7:39 - Interior
9:38 - Back Seats
10:50 - Boot & Cargo Space
11:58 - Running Costs
13:30 - Verdict
The LC300 is a rival to the Nissan Patrol, Volkswagen Touareg and also some ute-based wagons like the Prado and Ford Everest.
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Bought a 2019 Land Cruiser Sahara V8 Diesel brand new and now have done 110,000km in it and has been a great highway, off-road and touring car in general. Will buy another Land Cruiser because it is rock solid and a great experience.
People only say they prefer a Prado because they can't afford a LandCruiser
Which one do you have?
@@oggyoggy1299 Lada 😂
@@JimmyStewpot lol
People only say they prefer a Fortuner because they can't afford a Prado
The real problem is the waiting time not price. That’s why I ended up getting an X5 V8.
Picked up merlot GR earl dec 2022, love it. Only 8 months wait
I've been searching for a video like this.
Glad that you found it.
Just ordered mine 😊 can't wait to get her
Mine comes next week.cant wait. My other drive is a 2020 Cayenne which is nice. Can’t wait to head out wherever I want to go.
I just bought a GX and very impressed engine is perfect and comfort is amazing very happy
Glad to hear it.
Любой человек, только что купивший любой новый автомобиль скажет то же что и вы!😁👋
It''s interesting how Toyota has different configurations for different countries. Here in South Africa, the GR sport comes as a seven seater and without a sunroof option
That would be my preferred spec in Australia also. Sunroof is nothing but a leak waiting to happen and zero value to rugged environments.
The 300 Series GR Sport in my country does have third row seats 😊 but it’s 3.5L V6 gasoline
We only get the diesel version and it has a third row plus the two screens. Both of those items are hardly used. My other LC 200 also have the screen and they still have the factory plastic.
If emission laws dont exist
I wish this Land Cruiser has V10 Diesel
You guys are teasing me with these videos. One on order, so hard to wait.
I’m sure it’ll be worthwhile.
Same, have been waiting 12 months now.
Got lucky, delivered in 8 months
@@xujin3556 how was it friend? :)
Been waiting 6 months, 15 days left :)))))) good luck to you all and happy driving/ off-roading
Dont forget to mention that the leg space are very small over the LC200 sahara and the suspension felt stiff in uneven road.
woww am realy-realy amaze this LC GR
Thank you 🙏
The LC 300 GR Sport in my country is 7 seater by default with the rear sets fully foldable to be completely flat. So both 5 seater and 7 seater. In the UK as well its the same, idk why they went with 5 in Australia
I buy one but. Can I change steering wheel to Lexus for triptonic change gear like Ford Everest change Raptor steering wheel ?
How does the GRS compare to the Sahara ZX?
I don’t know how you get only 10lt/100kms, I’ve got exactly the same vehicle Aug22, live in rural Victoria, Mildura and have never got under 16-17lts/100kms. and 19-22lts/100kms towing 3.3t van…. Done 11,000kms plus. I wouldn’t call myself a led foot, but I do sit on 110 km/hrs when the speed limit permits on freeways and rural roads. , a good review. Cheers
Probably because he wasn't towing a 3.3t van?
@@soloexperiencer I don’t always tow a van, when I’m not, I am lucky if I get 14lt/100, that still 40% more then their claim.
My GR uses 9/100klms. I am very happy with consumption. My other drive is a 2019 Cayenne which also returns about the same consumption.
@@concernedcitizen5506 lucky you.
@@davtreloar9236 are you Dave ex Prosec.
Great review Tom.
Would really like to know your thoughts regarding the GR v the Sahara you tested earlier.
Is the GR worth the extra coin? Or is the Sahara the better buy.
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Would love to see this compared to the new First Edition 2.8 70 series, as well as the V8 70 series.
Can’t find anything on RUclips comparing the 2 let alone 3
I would rather have this over a Range Rover or Cadillac Escalade.
Amazing
compared to f150 raptor which one is nice to drive onroad?
Toyota Landcruiser GR Sport 300 Series 2023 review. Thank you.
I agree. Lane keeps assist pulling on the breaks, which awful should be upgraded to electric steering.
I would love one but @ $165k it’s too much stamp duty alone is over 10k
Thank-you for the review.
I do wish reviewers wouldn’t brush over the tech deficiencies of these vehicles. The screens, software and tech is left wanting for a flagship vehicle in 2023 - especially at these German luxury prices. (CD players, WIRED Apple CarPlay, poor screen resolution and functionality - IS THIS REALLY THE BEST TOYOTA COULD DO?)
What would I change:
1) Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
2) Fix the front screen resolutions and UI design, so that it looks like it’s from this decade and complements the rest of the vehicle advances.
3) Replace the CD with two wireless charging pads. (I don’t know - maybe families have more than one mobile phone.)
4) Replace the poor quality rear screens with tablet mounting kits. (Anyone who can afford these cars can certainly afford new iPads every year - plus, kids like to watch different shows at the same time - less fighting.)
5) Add a high-speed 5G wifi network to the vehicle. (The owner could add a data sim for internet access.)
6) All variants should have the Heads Up Display HUD.
Other than these, I think the vehicle is a great improvement in design and capability.
Thank-you again.
As a gr owner I don't care about the screen, I do care about the software being buggy and needing to turn off the lane assist and turn on the cruise control every time I start the car.
I do agree that the car needs to have two wireless charging pads and wireless android auto and car play. The cd player is for a large part of their owners, retired couples and they still mostly use cds for music, also in the outback no reception for streaming people who don't plan won't have music
Split tailgate is a huge miss.
The 300 Series GR-S has 1131 litres of cargo bay volume (no 3rd row seats) compared to the 200 Series which has 1276 litres with the 3rd row seats stowed away. The 200 Series is therefore positively cavernous when the 3rd row seats are physically removed. An Isuzu MU-X with third row seats folded flat yields 1119 litres. So the 300 Series is really lacking in terms of cargo space, especially as the 2nd row seats cannot slide forward, like they do on the 200. Which is a bit of a shame because the 300 would be an excellent expedition vehicle, but it can't carry as much as a 200 internally, and the low roof load capacity means that a roof rack isn't going to easily solve the issue of reduced cargo space inside the vehicle for those used to the 200's significantly bigger volume.
Great machine
Hey Tom, great review. Interested to know your thoughts on how this compares to a V6 Everest?
More capability, a little more refined, more strength when towing, a more plush interior, but similarly primitive adaptive safety tech and both have middling ride and handling.
The same as how Carnegie compares to Brighton.
How does a car costing 150k get insurance in the 1300-1400s?
Should this be available in the US (non-diesel variant), I would highly consider it. Take care of it and it will last for twenty-five, thirty years, and it makes plonking down the admission ticket more palatable.
It’s available but only in the Lexus Variant
Unfortunately because not many people bought the 200 series, they are only going to offer the lexus variant and the next gen Prado in the u.s which it's going a hybrid sharing the tacoma's engine
Please come to the US as the next 4runner!
love the host,
Thanks for the review- appreciated. So….. we currently own a 2014 Audi Q7 which we love, particularly WRT to style, comfort and tech. We also tow a caravan with this car - which it does with ease. However…. the Q7 is not a 4WD and won’t be of any good when we decide to do a lap of the map - so we will need something different. Given your experience where do you think we should start looking, the GR, the Sahara, a Lexus equivalent or something entirely different? I hate the external styling of the Sahara and Lexus equivalents OBTW and would like to retain a good level of comfort and style. Not sure about land rovers due alleged reliability concerns and supporting it if something does go wrong. Cheers,
How big is your van...are you going to do any off road stuff? V6 Everest/Ranger, VW Touareg are some other options to consider
@@ronaldov09 hey thanks for taking the time to provide some suggestions. Van, fully loaded is 3.2-3.3T (3.5T ATM); yes we plan to do off-road travel, including the Gibb River road, in a few years time - so seeking something that is relatively robust, reliable and well supported.
@@joeblogs4295 Yeah I personally wouldnt go any smaller than a Patrol, 200/300 series or even a F150/Ram/Silverado
@@ronaldov09 tend to agree - plus I really want something that is readily supportable, which tends to limit the field down to your suggestions
OMG the LR reliability myth continues...like LC don't have issues eg the crappy air box design etc etc. Warranties are there for a reason. LC supply is a real problem as is the ridiculous price and need for mods eg to fix the rubbish non levelling rear suspension for towing. Going from an Audi to a LC I s gonna be a real come down.
It will do this all day everyday
That fuel economy us seriously impressive!
Agreed!
I’ve been waiting for this update but would have preferred if you drove it somewhere difficult 😂👍🏻
Trust me, we wouldn’t be getting an SUV over our moguls - this walks it!
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@@qais837 Excellent 🙏🏻
@@petergazarek9466 Landcruisers are Life
What’s the body roll like around corners compared to the non kdss variants?
I found it a bit worse in GR Sport form, actually
Yes the body roll is reportedly worse according to other reviewers as well… why is it like
This?
Crappy cheap suspension. It should have self levelling cross linked adjustable air suspension all round for the price.
Well, air suspension always fails, even on Lexus. So I suppose that's not an option for an offroad vehicle.
@The Waldfe ypu obviously don't have a modern 4wd with air suspension. Trust me it's the best set up, and u don't get defected like with a 4 inch lift, or have a jacked up rear to cope with tow bar loads, which is illegal also. Anywhere, it's you're choice. Enjoy!
I agree with you on the lane keeping feature - it's intrusive. First thing I turn off when I start the car, but you have to do it EVERY TIME you start the car which is a pain.
One thing to note for everyone who wants to fit a bullbar and winch: The standard springs do not cut it at all. Steering was horrible and had a lot of 'bump steer' when going through potholes. I had to replace the OEM springs with a set of Dobinsons (new shocks too - small 30mm lift) which has transformed it back to a lovely ride again.
Yep..pity such an expensive does not have self levelling air suspension. Same for the Y62. Guess it will come eventually given Toyota has increased the tech in the 300s.
Can’t stand the lane changing feature.
I thought Toyota said can’t fit bullbar and winch combined on GR Sport as exceeds fro t axle load limit.
@@angelapotter8332 Not sure about the GR Sport, as I own a base model (GXL).
This or the new land rover defender?
Can you do a comparison between Landcruiser GR and a D5 Discovery with the off road pack. The Discovery beats the Cruiser in all major stats, Approach(degrees) 34, Ramp over 27.5, Departure 30 Wading 900mm, power to weight ratio, Cargo space and fuel economy. It would be a good comparison .
Very easy. If you spend two weeks in the bush would you go without the Disco or the LR 300 GR diesel?😊
* would you go with the Disco?
One of the worst cars 🚗 have owned are a Range Rover Vouge and a DEFENDER. Total unreliable plus expensive spare parts and maintenance. Land Cruisers are simply the most dependable SUV made.
@@luism.bogaert3585 I Just got back from Tassie. 5100klms 8L per 100Kls. I have heard turbo issues with the 300 but no issues with the new straight six. All cars have problems but I have had none. Unfortunately the new D5 low range is an option and in the L300 locking diff is not optional in most models.
@@leighwilson1524 Good report. The LC 300 GR are sold fully loaded in our market. The waiting time is 6 months. I am not an expert off roader but I have to tread through mud in the rainy season . The only other vehicle is a LC 70 with the V8 TD. We also get that model locally. I have had 4 LC’s never had a problem. One had 300K with no engine overhaul.
Capped price servicing is first 10 services or up to 5 years, NOT first services or up to 3 years!
Is a Prado ute-based?
No. Fortuner is ute based(Hilux).
And still can't make a air box that seals,here cone the dusted motors
Tom, im sorry the service capped price covers 10 services .
If a Land Cruiser costs that much in Aussie-land…. I’m scared to ask what a Lexus LX or GX costs.
Aud is different from USD though
Still think the white colored GR is the best color for lc300
Mine is black and I love it. Looks mean.
Really, the GR is not best rough offroad when you can't fit a winch without doing a suspension upgrade compared to the VX!
Surely you mean 10 speed transmission not 10 speed torque converter?
It is a 10 speed automatic transmission with torque converter
Thanks for the review. Seems, looks and sounds like it is a great vehicle, But in my humble opinion Toyota is taking the piss charging $150k for it. Over 2 Hiluxes, 2.5 Pajero Sports etc etc. Someone commented "bet you wish you could afford one" to another comment. Four sorts of people buy these, amazingly wealthy egotistical, manhood deprived, height deprived or touring 4wd guys and my guess is the last type are in the minority.
I work at a Toyota dealership in Perth (pre delivery detailer) we sell a lot of 300 series, it makes me cringe when u see them come through with cream interior, cream leather, cream carpet, even cream carpet FLOOR MATS that get dirty just looking at them.
Obviously these owners never intend to let their tyres touch sand let alone mud or gravel.
Probably about 1 in 5/7 will get the extra rubber floor mats, and out of probably 50+ 300's the dealership has sold in the last year there was ONE that come through and it had no carpet, just a rubber floor covering front to back similar to what the 70series comes with, and black rubber floor mats and it made me smile, I thought finally someone buying the car to use it for its intended purpose.
So I believe you 100% right in the type of people who by these cars, with the touring 4x4ers being an extremely small minority.
It’s a niche machine for those who are willing to pay for it. Would lo to have a G Wagon but it’s beyond my reach.
On our market the GR LC is 135,000 USD fully loaded. Local consumers prefer the LC 300 TD VXR
If I had one I would never drive it bush lol
Any Kenyan watching this coz our chief justice drives this car, leave a like😊
Wow, I had no idea there was a GR Sport version of the 300 series. Perhaps if I win the Lotto I can afford to trade in my Pajero Sport for this beast. 😁
Anyone in Australia can afford one.. it’s what you choose to do with your money
It’s already 157k … got mine last week
My dream😊
$140K and you get those wheels hahaha
Geez you can pick up a top of the range twin turbo V8 Touareg for the same price as this, and it would make this feel like a Corolla in most regards. Of course if you are doing serious off-road or touring the 300 would be better, but I best most will spend their time picking up kids from school and visiting the local supermarket.
Is that only me feel the wheels are so ugly?
It has no auto stop tech….
Why does this guy sound like an American doing an Australian accent?
For this price its not laxurious enough.
👍👍
Sign me up for one ☝️ of those 💰
150k car with the shortest looking wheels imaginable.
I hope the guy that designed them was fired
It's a 7 seater but the one your driving isn't
Developed for Australia?! Don't flatter yourself!
The majority of the car’s development driving occurred right here. No way to avoid the conclusion that it’s most suited for our roads.
More LandCruisers have been sold in Australia than any other country on the planet. We get over 10 percent of global sales.
It angers me they do not sell this in the US. Just so so dumb.
150k for the same infotainment and build quality of a 30k corolla
Lol, you're joking, aren't you
@@bigfishfishing-111 it's literally been pulled right out of a corolla. Afford Everest craps on this for half the price
Stop with the 20X speed. Hurts people eyes. THumbs down!
You'll cry long crocodile tears when you ding it...
Buy a Raptor!
No, this not the best Cruiser ever. It is expensive and full of electronics and lost the basics. It is now the same as a Land Rover.
Not bad, if only Toyota had outsourced the interior and exterior styling 😂
Errrr no.
You get a thumb down for you stupid fast forward motion.
I dont get why people would buy this rather than a y62 Nissan patrol, ford Everest or a large v8 American Ute. Must be paying for the Toyota badge and skin.
If you want a full size wagon with a diesel, that rules out the Patrol. LC isn’t ute-based, so has a grade higher refinement than Everest (and is a bit bigger than that car). And not everybody wants a ute. So it’s possible to see why this car has a market.
@@chasingcars Yes people who specifically want an suv, they wouldn’t get a large v8 Ute.
@Jason Brown Shame man, your comment got deleted, 1st I can afford a LC 300, im not interested in them and I will not buy one. 2nd I do not have a Ford Everest. 3rd, hows your mums 95’ Camry?
@Johan Britz There’s not much to say to that as you made a juvenile contradicting comment to my original point, which I wasn’t asking you about. Great to hear you get driven in the Camry as well. 👍
I picked up my lc300 GR early Dec, love it