Geely EX5 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Geely EX5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Geely EX5 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Geely EX5, against 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Geely EX5 and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Geely EX5 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Geely EX5 runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through its transmission to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Geely EX5 is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Geely EX5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 365mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 302L in the Geely EX5 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 398L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Geely EX5 costs about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $97,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 302L).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 72

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Geely EX5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 43 points), value (Geely EX5 ahead by 27 points). Boot space with the seats up: 302L in the Geely EX5, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Warranty: 7 years on the Geely EX5, 5 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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