Genesis GV70 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Genesis GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 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.

Feature Showdown

The Genesis GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Genesis GV70 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Genesis Audio audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis GV70 gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Genesis GV70 uses a Petrol producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 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 224kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis GV70 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 265mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 158L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 1,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis GV70's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 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, fuel for the Genesis GV70 costs about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/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. That is $399 a year less for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis GV70), no data (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $97,990).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 224kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 542L), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,537 a year against $2,936).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 70

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Genesis GV70's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 23 points), fuel economy (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 12 points), reliability (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 costs about $399 less (8.9 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 542L in the Genesis GV70, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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